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KL026 Sally Helgesen Leadership Coach and Premier Expert on Women's Leadership How Women Rise Episode Summary Are you a successful woman who still finds herself struggling to get the next promotion or career opportunity you deserve? If this is you or a woman you know you will want to listen to this episode. Sally Helgesen, the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, explains how women everywhere can rise to the next level! Bio Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, is a best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach. For thirty years, her mission has been to help women leaders around the world recognize, articulate and act on their greatest strengths.  Sally’s most recent book, How Women Rise, co-authored with coaching legend Marshall Goldsmith, became the top-selling title in its field within a week of publication. Previous books include The Female Advantage: Women’s Ways of Leadership, hailed as the classic in its field and continuously in print since 1

KL025 Charles Fred Co-Founder at TrueSpace and Chairman of the Board of ATD The 24-Hour Rule Episode Summary Serial Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Board for the Association for Talent Development (ATD), Charles Fred explains how leaders can thrive using “The 24-Hour Rule” Bio Charles Fred is a bestselling author and serial entrepreneur. He has devoted nearly four decades of his life to discovering new ways for professionals to acquire the skills necessary to compete in industries undergoing major transformation. Considered a pioneer in the e-learning industry, he has founded and led several successful companies that provide learning technologies and services. His bestselling book, "Breakaway," is credited with introducing a new framework for organizational learning. "The 24-Hour Rule," his breakthrough book on leadership, is a highly-regarded resource for business executives across industries.  In 2000, Charles founded the Breakaway Group, one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies, to improve how health

KL024 Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, MCC #1 Female Coach in the World and Past President of the International Coach Federation Meaningful Conversations Episode Summary I interviewed Marcia Reynolds, who is rated the top female coach in the world and is global expert in holding mind-changing conversations, to learn how leaders can have meaningful conversations even when they are difficult.   Bio Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, Master Certified Coach, is fascinated by the brain, especially what triggers feelings of connection, commitment, and possibility. She draws on her research as she helps coaches and leaders make every conversation is a difference-making experience. She has provided executive coaching and leadership training programs in 41 countries.  Dr. Reynolds is the Training Director for the Healthcare Coaching Institute at Virginia Tech. She was the 5th global president of the International Coach Federation. She is also visiting faculty for the International Coach Academy in Russia and Create China Coaching in China.

KL023 Joel Block Hedge Fund Manager, CPA, Venture Capitalist, Keynote Speaker and Author Business Leadership Strategies Episode Summary Listen to this episode to hear my interview with Joel Block as he shares business leadership strategies. He explains how leaders can lead with financial integrity, intelligence and why it matters. Bio A money business insider, Joel’s a long-time venture capitalist and hedge fund manager (gobbledygook for professional investor) who lives in a Shark Tank world like on TV. Since selling his publishing company to a Fortune 500, Joel reveals the inside track for money and success to business executives and their teams. Twice annually, Joel headlines the standard-setting Real Estate Syndication & Hedge Fund Symposium, helping CPAs, attorneys, investment bankers, and others to organize & run investment pools. Joel is on NSA’s board of directors and is co-chair of the elite Million Dollar Speakers Group.  Website www.joelblock.com Other Website www.BullseyeCap.com LinkedIn https://ww

KL022 Beata Kirr National Managing Director, Head of Private Client Core Strategies at Bernstein Wealth Management Women and Wealth Episode Summary This episode of the Keep Leading!™ podcast is dedicated to women and those that love them! I sat down with Bernstein Wealth Management’s National Managing Director and Head of Private Client Core Strategies, Beata Kirr, to talk about wealth creation and wealth management for women. Bio Beata D. Kirr is the National Managing Director and Head of Private Client Core Strategies at Bernstein Wealth Management. She is a member of Bernstein’s Private Client Investment Policy Group, which oversees strategic asset allocation for high-net-worth, nonprofit and family office clients.  She holds a BS in economics (magna cum laude) from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Beata has provided market commentary for the Chicago Tribune, WGN News, NPR and the Wall Street Journal. She is pa

Dr. Steven Stein Founder and Executive Chairman of MHS. Author of "The EQ Leader" and co-author of "The EQ Edge" Emotional Intelligence and Your Success Episode Summary What is the difference between your IQ and your EQ? Why does it matter? I sat down with Dr. Steven Stein the Founder and Executive Chairman of Multi-Health Systems to discuss this. In this episode, we explore the importance of emotional intelligence and its role in success for leaders. Bio Dr. Steven Stein is a clinical psychologist and Founder and Executive Chair of MHS, an internationally known publisher of psychological tests and human analytics company. MHS is a 3-time Profit 100 winner for fastest-growing companies in Canada, one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies (since 2014), one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and has been awarded the American Psychological Association Healthy Workplace award. He is a leading expert on emotional intelligence and has authored several books, including The EQ Leader: Instilling Passion, Cr

Dorothy Siminovitch Speaker, Author, Executive and Mentor Coach Gestalt Coaching Episode Summary In the world of leadership development there are many options. In this episode learn how leaders can support leaders using an approach pioneered by Dr. Dorothy Siminovitch—Gestalt Coaching and Awareness IQ.  Bio Dorothy E. Siminovitch, PhD, MCC is an international leadership, team, and organizational coach, mentor coach, speaker, and author. She is the founder of and Director of Training for the Gestalt Coaching Program, and a co-owner of the Gestalt Center for Coaching. Her specialties are assisting peak performance, mobilization toward innovation, enhancing one’s signature presence, teaching competencies for group leadership, and supporting practices that develop personal mastery. Dorothy promotes optimism as the essential, professional mindset for success. She uses Gestalt theory and awareness process tools to support personal and professional development at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Add

KL019 Simon T. Bailey Breakthrough Strategist Be the Spark Episode Summary “Great customer service is no longer about going the extra mile, it’s about going the extra inch!” I discussed this and other great advice for leaders with International Keynote Speaker, Simon T. Bailey. Listen and learn how you can “Be the Spark!””  Bio Simon T. Bailey is a Breakthrough Strategist whose life’s purpose is to teach 1 billion+ people how to be fearless and create their future. He equips companies with the tools necessary to effect cultural transformation resulting in higher employee engagement and platinum customer service experiences. He has personally worked with more than 1,700 organizations in 46 countries since launching Simon T. Bailey International. Simon has been named one of the top 25 people who will help you reach your business and life goals by SUCCESS magazine, joining a list that includes Brene Brown, Tony Robbins, and Oprah Winfrey. He is the author of ten books including his most recent release, Be the SP

KL018 Dr. Laura Sicola Vocal Impact Expert Mastering Your Leadership Voice Episode Summary Many people experience the frustration that comes from having their words misunderstood or outright ignored. Could this be a symptom they are not making the impact they want to make as a leader? Listen to my interview with Dr. Laura Sicola, a linguist, who explains how leaders can “master their leadership voice” and make a “vocal impact!” Bio Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence coach, trainer, speaker and author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice, and is the founder of Vocal Impact Productions in Philadelphia, PA. Laura has spent over 20 years coaching, lecturing, researching and publishing on topics such as executive presence, leadership communication, vocal empowerment for women in leadership, public speaking and communicating through conflict. Her TED talk: “Want to sound like a Leader? Start by saying your name right” has over 5.5 million views. She has appeared on Fox

Laura Paramoure President at eParamus, Speaker on Training ROI Measurement Matters Episode Summary How effective are you at what you do for a living? How do you know? Are you measuring your effectiveness? In this episode, Dr. Laura Paramoure and I discuss the reason measurement should matter to all of us as leaders.  Bio Laura Paramoure, EdD, has more than 25 years of academic and private sector experience in organizational development, performance improvement, and training design and delivery. In addition to completing extensive secondary literature reviews Dr. Paramoure conducted primary research to develop thought leadership on training effectiveness and measurement. Dr. Paramoure is the author of ROI by Design™ (2014); and Perceptions of training and non-training managers of organizational impact measures based on design intent(2001). Laura completed her Ed.D. at North Carolina State University with major study in Adult Education and a specialization in Organizational Development, a master’s degree in

John J. Perry 2018 MEECO International Thought Leader of Distinction A Hidden Figure Episode Summary Have you seen the movie “Hidden Figures?”  In this episode I interview the 2018 MEECO International Thought Leader of Distinction. I planned the episode to discuss the designation he earned but then the conversation took a different turn.  We had a riveting discussion about John Perry’s role at NASA during the 1960’s and his later work in leadership development where he helps people recall and honor their yesterdays, reveal and understand their today, and believe in and get excited about the promise of their tomorrows. Bio John J. Perry, Founder and President, Human Productivity Systems, Inc., is an organization and leadership development consultant. He developed the Job-Person-Environment Assessment™ (JPEA™) as his primary diagnostic tool. The results, which are based on individuals’ key work-related perceptions and preferences, reveal the amount of “energy” they expend during a “typical” day at work. The a

Phil M. Jones International Business Speaker, Author of Exactly What to Say, Exactly How to Sell and Exactly Where to Start EXACTLY What to Say Episode Summary Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wish you knew Exactly What to Say? Would it make you a better spouse, parent or leader? In this episode, Phil Jones, the expert with magic words, tells us how we can know “EXACTLY What to Say” so we can change our words and change our world.  Bio Phil M. Jones has made it his life’s work to demystify the sales process, reframe what itmeans to “sell,” and help his audiences to learn new skills that empower confidence,overcome fears and instantaneously impact their results. The author of multiple best-selling books, and the youngest ever winner of the coveted “British Excellence in Sales and Marketing Award”, Phil is one of the most in-demand assets to companies worldwide. Phil is famous for his inspiring “Magic Words,” and his highly engaging, practical approach to what is often a subject that is lit

Haben Girma Disability Rights Lawyer and Speaker Author of Haben—The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law Accessibility, Inclusion and Leadership Episode Summary Haben Girma is the first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School. In this episode, we discuss Haben’s coming new book and her advocacy for equal opportunities for people with disabilities and why it matters for leaders. Bio The first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben Girma advocates for equal opportunities for people with disabilities. President Obama named her a White House Champion of Change. She received the Helen Keller Achievement Award, and a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. President Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Chancellor Angela Merkel have all honored Haben. Haben believes disability is an opportunity for innovation. She travels the world teaching the benefits of choosing inclusion. On August 6 she will publish her first book, Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard

Bob Dean Collaborator, Innovator, Career Mentor Writing Clearly In this episode, Bob and I discuss the link between writing clearly and leadership. Robert (Bob) Dean, CPA, has over 25 years’ experience focused on strategy and innovation in learning and talent development. Bob has served as a Chief Learning Officer and a global learning leader for the past two decades, and now Dean Learning & Talent Advisors LLC serves as a trusted collaboration advisor to clients focused on learning and development, knowledge management, business process innovation and talent management strategy and solutions.  Bob Dean combines his business experience with a passion for designing and delivering “life changing” learning and talent development experiences that drive business and personal impact. During his career, Bob served in various leadership roles for three global professional services firms—EY, Grant Thornton, and Heidrick & Struggles. In 2006, Bob became a “Certified Experience Economy Expert” facilitated by the book’s

Connie Pheiff CEO, Pheiff Group, Podcast Producer and Host Lifestyle Entrepreneurs In this episode we discuss what it means to be a Lifestyle Entrepreneur and why it might be interesting to leaders. From cleaning houses to filling houses, Connie Pheiff, Philanthropist, Social Venture Entrepreneur, and #BeyondMeToo Activist is the Jewel in the Crown of the Pheiff Group, Inc. With her distinctive voice audiences everywhere know her. She is blessed from her work as a corporate CEO, award-winning speaker, Podcaster, Mentor, Coach and author. She is provocative, edgy, and brings a genuine humor to the platform.  Connie is best known as the Unstoppable DIVA, Former Corporate Executive tuned Media Industrialist. Since founding the Pheiff Group, Inc. in 2007, she has become a Social Venture Entrepreneur, producer and host of the Connie Pheiff Show; and founder of Talent Concierge, representing the World’s most daring minds. She has authored five business books, and coming soon is her most powerful book yet, about

Dave Sanderson Inspirational Survivor, TEDx Speaker, and Author Moments Matter Episode Summary In this episode, I interview Dave Sanderson the last passenger off “The Miracle on the Hudson” flight on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson not only survived the “crash” but also started to realize that the moments that made up his life prepared him for what was about to happen. Bio Dave Sanderson was a top sales producer in every company he worked for and on January 15th, 2009 was on a business trip he had made hundreds of times before. Like all of us when we travel, especially on business, things are often routine, and we take things for granted. Then out of the blue something happens that changes what was once routine to a day that changes your life.  When US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson” ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson not only survived the “crash” but also started to realize that the moments that made up his life prepared him for what was about to happen. Af

Adam Toporek Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, Trainer and Strategic Advisor Be Your Customer’s Hero Adam Toporek is an internationally-recognized customer experience expert, keynote speaker, and customer service trainer who helps organizations transform their relationships with their customers through better strategy, training, and communication. A third-generation entrepreneur with extensive experience in retail, wholesale, franchising, and small business, Adam understands the impact that customer experience can have on the bottom line. Adam is the author of Be Your Customer's Hero, the founder of the popular Customers That Stick® blog, the co-host of the Crack the Customer Code podcast, and the creator of the virtual training course, How to Deal with Difficult Customers. Adam is regularly ranked as a top customer experience thought leader and has been cited in Entrepreneur, Forbes, AMA, and over 100 other media. Website https://customersthatstick.com Crack the Customer Code P

Melissa Agnes Crisis Management Keynote Speaker, Advisor, Author of "Crisis Ready" Crisis Ready: In this episode we discuss the importance of staying ready, so you don't have to get ready, when a crisis inevitably comes. Author of Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World, Melissa Agnes is a leading authority on crisis preparedness, reputation management, and brand protection. Agnes is a coveted speaker, commentator, and advisor to some of today's leading organizations faced with the greatest risks. As a strategic advisor and keynote speaker, Melissa Agnes has worked with NATO, Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, financial firms, technology companies, healthcare organizations, cities and municipalities, law enforcement agencies, global non-profits, and many others, helping them understand risk and build invincible brands that can withstand even the most devastating of events.  In 2015, she gave a TEDx talk in Los Angeles where she discussed the secret to successful crisis mana

Julie Ann Sullivan Speaker, International Best-Selling Author, Podcast Host and Business Culture Expert Catalysts of Culture: In this episode we discuss the importance of culture on workplace performance. Julie Ann works with companies to catapult their culture through improved communication, creativity and compassion. The result is accelerated business growth. Julie Ann is an international best-selling author. Her newest book, Catalysts of Culture – How Visionary Leaders Activate the Employee Experience, is based on her extensive research, experience and interviews on her podcast, Businesses that Care. As a Professional Speaker, she has worked with companies such as, McDonald’s USA, Howard Hanna Financial, Highmark and Bayer US. She is known for her expertise, innovation, humor and engaging her clients. Culture consulting and leadership coaching allow Julie Ann the ability to deep dive into an organization’s daily environment Website https://julieannsullivan.com/ YouTube bit.ly/JASYoutube LinkedIn https:/

Tony Chatman Keynote Speaker, Corporate Relationship Expert, Certified Speaking Professional, Author and Bias Disrupter The Force Multiplier: In this episode we discuss the importance of being a Force Multiplier and Unconscious Bias. Tony has worked with hundreds of corporations and government agencies including the U.S. Secret Service, Chase Bank, Estee Lauder, N.O.A.A. and N.A.S.A. to help people reach new heights of effectiveness by understanding themselves and others better. As a leadership keynote speaker, his passion is contagious and his messages provide practical, usable knowledge that people implement immediately for business and personal success. Recognized for his stage presence and intensity, Tony delivers the kind of results that consistently garner outstanding and enthusiastic reviews. His profound ability to connect with every audience member ensures they come away feeling that he spoke directly to them and impacted by his message.  Website www.tonychatman.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/