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    In the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast, host Meredith Bell interviews business leaders who are committed to their own growth and the development of their people.
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    267: Becoming a Master of Change

    267: Becoming a Master of Change

    You can’t predict which career and life experiences will serve you in the future. Yet each one can prepare you for your next adventure if you become skillful in handling change. Terry Yoffe gives a masterclass in describing events from her early years and from her various jobs that helped prepare her to be an extraordinarily effective coach with her clients. 

    Terry Yoffe is an Executive, Business and Career Coach. She has been coaching for over 20 years, after many years in both corporate and entrepreneurial roles. She brings an impressive breadth and depth of knowledge to her coaching and specializes in global business relations, which is critical to her work with international clients.

     

    Terry helps her clients maximize their talents and achieve their full potential. She employs a two-step process: having the client clarify their goals and then developing a focused strategic plan.

     

    Terry is also the host of the Extraordinary Work Podcast: Conversations about Creating Change.

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • The varied experiences that prepared Terry for her coaching career
    • How she learned to deal with fear when stepping into the unknown
    • Tips for speaking up and advocating for yourself
    • What Terry does to guide clients to create changes in their lives

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    266: Why Failing Is a Part of Winning

    266: Why Failing Is a Part of Winning

    Whether you’re an entrepreneur or leader of a team, you’ll benefit from the life wisdom that Gary Polk shares in this special conversation. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the value of failure or losses. Gary also explains why he’s a big believer in the triple bottom line, which includes “People, Planet, Profit.”  

    Gary is a Black businessman, CEO, business consultant, university professor and author. For decades, he’s been passionate about entrepreneurs…and why they succeed or fail. 

     

    His initial book, Why Entrepreneurs Fail (to Win), is widely used as a textbook in college entrepreneurship programs. He’s also written books with similar titles specifically for Black and Brown Entrepreneurs and for Women Entrepreneurs. Gary is committed to helping these leaders learn what they need to know so they can be as successful as possible. 

     

    Gary is focused on the triple bottom line, “People, Planet, Profit,” and believes these 3 elements align to drive success for everyone involved. He’s a proponent of social entrepreneurship and launched the Polk Institute Foundation in January of 2021. 

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • Why all 3 of Gary’s books include “Fail (to Win)” in the title
    • What failing can teach us
    • Why Gary says EQ is more important than IQ
    • The #1 value Gary emphasizes at Polk Institute
    • How Social Entrepreneurship can fit into any business

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    265: Leading through Major Changes

    265: Leading through Major Changes

    Many mergers and acquisitions are dismal failures, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Find out how Sikko Zoer created buy-in and achieved a positive transformation when combining two very different divisions after an acquisition. So many of the actions Sikko took can be used by leaders on a daily basis. 

    Sikko has more than 15 years of experience in Healthcare and MedTech at Medtronic. He’s got a strong history of being a dependable executive leader who is driven by challenge, undeterred by obstacles, and committed to excellence in multiple areas, including operations, supply chain planning & optimization, logistics, IT, and marketing. 

     

    These days Sikko is involved in several businesses. He offers Strategic Advice, Consulting, Coaching, Mentorship, and Interim Management through his own companies, Qwinn Consultancy and Supply Chain Companions. Sikko also serves as a Senior Advisor with The Boston Consulting Group.

     

    Sikko loves bringing new insights and providing directions that make companies and their people successful and proud. He does this in a positive, optimistic, open, and respectful way, as you’ll learn in this conversation.

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • Issues Sikko encountered when combining two very different teams with very different mindsets
    • What he did to get buy-in from stakeholders
    • Ways that Sikko himself changed during the process
    • How Sikko helped people shift from Victim to Owner mindset
    • Why listening to understand was a critical skill for each person to develop

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    264: Leading Young Adults and Junior Professionals

    264: Leading Young Adults and Junior Professionals

    Often leaders struggle with the best way to develop members of the younger generation entering the workforce. You’ll get great ideas and practical tips for Ariana Tadler in this high-energy conversation. Helping young adults create a successful career is a deep passion project for Ariana, based on her experience as an attorney, business owner, mentor, and mother. 

    You’ll want to take notes because Ariana drops lots of gems that can guide you in strengthening your relationship with the younger members of your team. Her vulnerability, openness, and curiosity as a leader have helped her build a strong team in her own firm.

     

    Ariana is the founding partner of Tadler Law LLP, a women-owned boutique law firm that offers an array of litigation and legal counseling services. Ariana is one of the leading women litigators in the country. She has 30 years’ experience advocating for consumers and investors against corporate fraud and abuse. 

     

    Ariana is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on electronic discovery. She pioneered the establishment of an e-Discovery Practice group within a plaintiffs’ firm structure 20 years ago. She’s also a professional and keynote speaker.

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • The 3 core areas Ariana focuses on when mentoring young professionals
    • Why communicating effectively in the workplace is challenging for those in the 18-35 age group
    • How Ariana works with the young people in her firm
    • What she does to help everyone on her team have open, honest conversations
    • Actions Ariana takes to help young adults develop into strong leaders 

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    263: Tips for Creating Agreements and Psychological Safety

    263: Tips for Creating Agreements and Psychological Safety

    Want to get some practical tips for being an effective leader and hear some unforgettable stories at the same time? This conversation with Ron Reich is a must-listen! Ron draws from his own experiences in the corporate world and from his 30 years of training and development and consulting experience. You’ll come away with new ideas for handling situations that are within your control—and for those outside your control. 

    Ron’s background is broad based, having worked for some major organizations such as Toshiba, The Chubb Corporation, and Organon Pharmaceuticals.

     

    The majority of his work through these years has focused on leadership and management development, along with corporate training and organizational development. 

     

    Ron is passionate about the work he does and makes the workshops as interactive as possible. His only request is for participants to arrive ready to participate and have some fun along the way. For my listeners, I know you’re going to have fun listening to our conversation, and you’ll get some valuable take-aways along the way.

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • The importance of setting expectations and getting agreement with members of your team
    • Ways to create psychological safety so others are open and honest with you and with each other
    • An experience one CEO had as a child that moved him to tears as he shared it with his C-suite team
    • Why one of Ron’s mantras is “Stay out of the results business.”
    • How you can use PRD to stay calm and respond appropriately when unexpected situations arise

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    262: Claim Your SWAGGER and Thrive

    262: Claim Your SWAGGER and Thrive

    What comes to mind when you hear the word SWAGGER? If it has a negative connotation for you, prepare to be persuaded differently! Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo has created a powerful acronym that we explore in this lively conversation, based on her new book, Claim Your SWAGGER: Stop Surviving and Start Thriving. You are sure to want to take notes as we discuss important concepts like self-worth, self-limiting beliefs, and gratitude.  

    Jennifer is an exceptional guide in the realm of leadership and personal development. She’s focused on empowering individuals to unleash their potential by reshaping the way they think, act, and behave. 

     

    Jennifer has more than thirty years’ experience working with individuals, cancer survivors, leaders, and multinational Fortune 500 companies. Her influence has positively impacted more than 50,000 leaders in 18 countries across the globe.

     

    With a science-based educational foundation in behavioral change and a wealth of practical knowledge, Jennifer excels at helping people learn to harness their mental power and use what they already have to foster positive life changes, transforming themselves and the world around them.

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • The Power of 3 Ps for creating new behavior patterns that last
    • Jennifer’s opportunity to practice patience when getting a new mobile phone
    • 3 aspects of self-worth that are driven by external factors
    • How Acts of Kindness help you expand your feelings of worthiness
    • Why REP (Recognize, Evaluate, Pivot) is a winning strategy for removing limiting beliefs and replacing them with more powerful ones

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    261: A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self

    261: A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self

    A lot of emphasis is placed on leadership behaviors, but it all starts within. What must a leader do to master Self? In this value-packed conversation with Craig Dowden, you’ll learn about the 7 areas included in his best-selling book, A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self… So You Can Master Your World. Craig unpacks what leaders can do in each of these areas to prepare themselves to be more effective in their roles. 

    Craig is a highly respected executive coach with the Forbes Coaches Council as well as an award-winning speaker who delivers interactive, evidence-based workshops that translate the science of leadership, team, and organizational excellence into everyday practice. 

     

    His podcast, Do Good to Lead Well, which is based on the title of his first bestseller, is rated in the top 0.5% of podcasts in the world. Each week, Craig speaks with top CEOs, fellow bestselling authors, and global thought leaders to share their experience and expertise with his audience. 

     

    Craig has been a regular contributor to, and featured expert in, top-tier leadership and business publications including Forbes, Fast Company, the Financial Post, the Huffington Post, Financial Times, the Globe and Mail, and Psychology Today.

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • The top 2 areas of self-mastery that most leaders struggle with
    • Why a growth mindset is the foundation for all the other areas
    • The importance of recognizing and mastering your emotions
    • What you must do before asking someone to give you feedback
    • Some cautions and guidelines around authentic leadership

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    260: Discover the Matrix with Integrity

    260: Discover the Matrix with Integrity

    Do you remember Neo’s choice of the blue pill or the red pill in the movie, The Matrix? Angela Cusack explores this choice in the context of leaders and their ability to decide on the level of integrity they want to have with themselves and with others. It all hinges on the desire to break through illusions that keep us safe and do the work to become more self-aware through deep reflection. 

    In this important conversation, Angela shares key concepts from her book, Discover The Matrix, Integrity: The True Mark of Leadership. She shares her own journey, as well as some of her clients, in discovering how to “explore the space between.” 

    Angela is the founder of Igniting Success and she’s often called a company’s secret weapon – she works with C-suite execs & what she does is so transformative that it impacts the entire organization. 

    She’s a Master Certified Coach and has provided mentor coaching and supervision for coaches over the past 15 years to help them prepare for certification as PCC or MCC.

    You’ll discover: 

    • How the book’s title and contents tie in with the movie, The Matrix
    • Why Angela says integrity with self is the starting point of having integrity with others
    • What Angela means by “exploring the space between” and why it’s important for leader
    • The illusions we can have about ourselves that hold us back
    • Why “permission to unzip” is vital to becoming an authentic leader

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    259: Lessons from a Learn-It-All Leader

    259: Lessons from a Learn-It-All Leader

    What’s the difference between a Learn-It-All leader and a Know-It-All Leader? That’s just one of many questions Damon Lembi answers in this value-packed conversation. Damon is an excellent example of a leader who’s been focused on his own growth and equally committed to helping members of his team become the best versions of themselves. 

    For nearly three decades as CEO, Damon has led his company, Learnit, through the ever-changing landscape of Learning and Development, gaining insight into what works, how great leaders learn, and why learn-it-all companies outpace their competition. 

     

    Coming to business from a career in baseball, Damon brings an athlete’s perspective on leadership and training to his informal mentoring of executives. He’s distilled those hard-won insights into his bestselling book, The Learn-It-All Leader—Mindset, Traits, and Tools

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • Leadership lessons Damon learned from the 3 Hall of Fame Baseball Coaches he worked with in college
    • The distinction Damon makes between Being and Doing when it comes to leader behaviors
    • Why Damon hires for potential instead of experience
    • Reasons he prizes Curiosity as a key leadership skill
    • What the Trust Tax is and why it’s an important payment to make

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    258: Overcoming Hurdles to Change the Face of Leadership

    258: Overcoming Hurdles to Change the Face of Leadership

    What’s the evidence that women face unique hurdles in advancing to executive leadership roles? Jennifer McCollum shares the data based on 25+ years of research conducted by Linkage. The facts are real. In this conversation, we focus on the actions women can take to overcome these hurdles – and what men can do to be effective allies and executive sponsors. You will love Jennifer’s passion for this topic and her transparency in describing some of her own experiences. 

    Jennifer is the former CEO of Linkage, a SHRM company, where she oversaw the strategic direction and global operations of this leadership development firm. Linkage’s mission is to “Change the Face of Leadership” and over the past 35 years the company has been dedicated to improving leadership effectiveness and equity in hundreds of organizations globally. 

     

    Jennifer has 20 years of experience building and leading businesses in the leadership space. She’s a highly sought-after consultant and speaker, with deep expertise in Inclusive Leadership and Advancing Women Leaders. 

     

    She’s a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches and the author of the new book, In Her Own Voice: A Woman’s Rise to CEO: Overcoming Hurdles to Change the Face of Leadership. Highly recommended for women and men alike!

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • Why the Inner Critic is the “uber” hurdle that impacts the other 7
    • How the Compassion Center’s 4 steps can help you shift from judging yourself or others
    • The distinction between External Bias and Internal Bias
    • The importance of Recognized Confidence, a step beyond self-confidence
    • What men can do to support women and the role of Executive Sponsorship

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    257: How the CEO of Silicon Signs Lives His Purpose Every Day

    257: How the CEO of Silicon Signs Lives His Purpose Every Day

    What does it take to make the transition from being a star athlete in college to a successful  business owner? Meet Chase Dalton, CEO of Silicon Signs, who did just that. Chase is an extraordinary leader who lives daily the focus of this podcast, to Grow Strong Leaders, by developing himself and his people.  You are sure to be moved by the stories he shares from his business and from his life. 

     In college Chase was an outstanding athlete. He's a three-time All-American in track and field and once held the title of Junior National Champion in the decathlon. You’ll find out which strengths transferred nicely to the challenges of starting and running a company. Chase leads a team 20 to create signs for brick-and-mortar businesses in all 50 states. 

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • The process Chase and his team followed to create their values, vision, and mission
    • Ways that Chase and his team live their values on a daily basis
    • How his degree in Sociology has serve Chase well in his business
    • Why Chase views his employees as his customers – and how that impacts the way he spends his time
    • The near-death experience in 2020 that forever changed the way Chase shows up in the world

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    256: A Leader’s Impact on Culture and the Employee Journey

    256: A Leader’s Impact on Culture and the Employee Journey

    Do you know of a leader who worked with the same team of people for 12 years? Russel Lolacher achieved that feat. In this interview, Russel reveals exactly what he did to create the environment that caused every person to want to stay and give their best effort. You’ll learn valuable strategies that you can implement immediately with your own team. 

    Russel is an international speaker and the founder and host of Relationships at Work Podcast.  It’s the leadership guide to creating a workplace we love. On his show, Russel digs into timely and relevant topics with global experts on how to be better leaders and create healthy workplace cultures. 

     

    He’s held successful leadership and communication roles for almost 25 years, retaining one team for almost 12 years. Russel’s work and expertise in building employee and customer trust has been recognized on international stages and in multiple publications. He’s been named 4 times  as a Top Thought Leader by the International Customer Management Institute (ICMI).

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • Why Russel uses Air, Land, and Sea to describe the 3 levels of awareness that leaders must have
    • How Russel created a psychologically safe work environment for his team
    • What’s missing in most organizations after the onboarding process, to complete employee’s journey with an organization
    • The long-term impact of poor leadership on people, even after they leave the organization
    • Key take-aways Russel has learned from the guests on his podcast

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    255: The Importance of Growing Your People

    255: The Importance of Growing Your People

    Mark is the CEO of Northeast Sequoia Private Client Group, a national financial planning and wealth management firm. He is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to achieve multigenerational wealth by providing personalized strategies that focus on emotional fitness, wealth accumulation, and a plan that can work under all circumstances. His unwavering commitment to delivering a "wow" experience has earned him a reputation as a trusted expert in the industry.

    Mark has been ranked #1 in New Jersey and #3 in the nation on the 2023 Forbes America's Top Financial Security Professionals List. He's the host of The Hero of The Hour Podcast and the author of 3 books including his latest, The Ultimate Investment: A Roadmap to Grow Your Business and Build Multigenerational Wealth. It’s a must-read for every business leader.

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • How leaders can identify and use their unique abilities
    • What Mark does to identify whether or not job candidates are aligned with his company’s core values
    • The 4 types of intelligence and the one Mark values most when hiring
    • The distinction Mark makes between differentiation and competition
    • The question he poses to someone who’s experienced a loss, disappointment, or setback

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    254: What Dr. Mark Goulston Is Dying to Tell You

    254: What Dr. Mark Goulston Is Dying to Tell You

    How would you respond if you learned you had an illness that is likely to shorten your life? My guest Dr. Mark Goulston got that news, and it was a major wake-up call for him. He was inspired to create a series of videos on YouTube called, “I’m Dying to Tell You.”

     This is a conversation you’ll want to listen to multiple times because it’s packed with so much life wisdom. Mark shares specific ways you can deepen the important relationships in your life…because, in the end, relationships are what matter most.

     

    Mark is the host of the popular My Wakeup Call Podcast and the author of the best book you’ll ever read on the topic of listening, Just Listen. 

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • The power of true vulnerability in strengthening relationships
    • How to approach a loved one if you’ve been too busy to listen to them
    • Why it’s important for you to be the one to start a conversation
    • The key question an executive can ask of every employee to create a positive culture change
    • How to use HUVA when you’re in a conversation so the other person feels uplifted afterwards 

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    253: Maximize the Power of LinkedIn

    253: Maximize the Power of LinkedIn

    If someone took a look at your LinkedIn profile and your activity on that platform, what impression would they have? In case your answer involves any aspect of “needs improvement,” you’ll find this conversation with guest Jennifer Darling super valuable. She shares specific tips that will help you with 3 Ps: Profile, Posts, and People. 

    Jennifer is a master at creating visibility, making noise, and building relationships using LinkedIn. Her posts have generated 10’s of thousands of views, and she’s grown her network to over 8,000 high-quality connections.  

    She is one of the world’s foremost LinkedIn experts and the ONLY one who has 20+ years of advertising, sales and management experience. Jennifer has trained thousands of thought leaders to maximize their LinkedIn results—without having to invest hours and hours each week. 

    Jennifer is the author of Say Yes! Then Figure It Out and Increase Your Leads with LinkedIn. She’s also the creator of the Mastering LinkedIn Deep Dive Training, which Meredith has taken and highly recommends.

     You’ll discover: 

    • How to create an attention-grabbing banner and headline in your profile 
    • Why a LinkedIn newsletter is an excellent content strategy
    • What to do when you want to become visible to your ideal connections
    • Tips for sending connection requests that get a positive response
    • The surprisingly small amount of time you can devote to being on LinkedIn – and what to do while you’re there

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    252: How to Help Transitioning Leaders Succeed

    252: How to Help Transitioning Leaders Succeed

    What causes so many leaders to fail when they are transitioning to a senior leadership role? Robert Witherspoon reveals important reasons, based on his decades of experience coaching leaders in transition. What he shares can help your organization avoid those pitfalls and instead ensure success. 

    Robert is a leadership coach for top executives, and he’s been serving leaders in business and government since 1990. He specializes in C-Suite and Leadership Transition Coaching. 

     

    Robert is the lead author, along with Randy White, of Four Essential Ways That Coaching Can Help Executives, the first field guide to executive coaching, published by the Center for Creative Leadership in 1997. Robert has been doing this work well before executive coaching and leadership development became popular boardroom language. Today he is considered a pioneer in the coaching profession.

     

    His mission is to provide immediate impact, measurable results, and sustainable success. He achieves this by helping leaders develop their leadership skills and facilitating their transitions to new roles.

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • What Leadership Transition is and why it matters
    • Some of the key transitions that have major impact on an organization
    • What’s often missing before a leader moves into a new position
    • The role of robust assessments in identifying potential challenges for the leader
    • How to increase the chances for success 

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    251: Leadership Practices of Successful Start-ups

    251: Leadership Practices of Successful Start-ups

    What do the best founders do when leading others to fulfill the company’s mission? You’ll find out in this valuable conversation with Raja Skogland, who’s based in Norway. 

    Raja is not only an entrepreneur herself, she has also invested in more than 70 start-ups and small businesses. She’s observed firsthand—and also practices herself—the leadership skills necessary for building a successful company.

    Raja is the Founder and Chair of The Visionary Company & VC. She’s created an ecosystem of experts, board members, investors, and serial entrepreneurs. Their purpose is to help startups, scale-ups, and small- to medium-size businesses raise money and build profitable, scalable businesses. Raja is also a Board Member of NorBAN, the Norwegian Business Angel Network.

     You’ll discover: 

    • How Raja’s experiences in the business world led her to the work she does today
    • Why Raja works on her mindset on a continuous basis and encourages entrepreneurs to do the same
    • The power of surrounding yourself with “friend clients”
    • Key leadership skills needed to run a successful business or team
    • How Raja applies these skills with her children and with her team

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    250: What It Takes to Improve High-Impact Communication Skills

    250: What It Takes to Improve High-Impact Communication Skills

    To celebrate Episode #250, Meredith invited her business partner of 32 years, Dr. Denny Coates, to be her guest and discuss insights they’ve acquired around skill development and behavior change. 

    Denny and Meredith were introduced to each other in 1990 and met for breakfast to get acquainted. Three hours later, they were still talking. They are still fascinated with each other’s thinking as they’ve evolved as individuals and as a company over the past 3 decades. 

    Denny is CEO of Grow Strong Leaders and is the primary author of the company’s products and books. He’s a graduate of West Point and the Army Ranger School and earned his Ph.D. from Duke University. He served on the faculties of the United States Military Academy, the Armed Forces Staff College, the College of William and Mary, and the Center for Creative Leadership. 

    You’ll discover: 

    • How knowledge and skills are different
    • What it takes to establish a skill so you use it automatically
    • Why it’s important to focus on improving just one skill at a time
    • How to provide coaching to every person in an organization
    • What the peer coaching process looks like

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    249: Developing a Champion’s Mind

    249: Developing a Champion’s Mind

    You may think that success requires striving and pushing hard. Dr. Jeff Spencer dispels that notion and presents an alternate approach that results in a joyful life. You’ll want to take notes as you listen to this amazing man drop nugget after nugget of wisdom. 

    Jeff builds champions. He has spent more than 400,000 hours mastering the art and science of full potential play. His extraordinary track record helping athletes win gold medals, entrepreneurs dominate their fields, and business titans become iconic come from his experience as an Olympic cyclist, author, hot glass artist, sports scientist, doctor, husband and father. 

    Jeff’s clients include Tiger Woods, U2, Nike, Hitachi and Bulletproof. His proudest achievement is the raising of his adopted daughter, Kin, with his wife Kristina.

    You’ll discover: 

    • The difference between a human mindset and a champion mind
    • Why a state of Receivership beats hard work every time
    • What’s required to play the long game in life
    • Jeff’s definition of Imposter Syndrome that’s sure to resonate with you
    • Why Jeff “answers callings” instead of chasing dreams or goals

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    248: How to Become Unflappable

    248: How to Become Unflappable

    Did you know that stress is actually something we create in our own minds? It’s true! And Dr. Bridget Cooper shares specific Stress Busters that can help you become calmer in the face of any challenge. This is a must-listen episode if you’d like to ditch the drama in your life while maintaining your inner peace and personal power. 

    Bridget, or Dr. B as she’s called by her clients, is a cage rattler. Over the past 20+ years, she’s  helped teams and leaders think and communicate more clearly so they can navigate problems proactively and effectively. She works with clients to overcome the attitudes and behavior patterns that derail their success by offering down-to-earth insights and action plans. 

     

    Bridget does this through coaching, corporate consulting, and leading workshops that guide people to live more authentic, peaceful, and powerful lives. Her mission is to change the world, one life at a time. She has also done this in her new book, Unflappable: How Smart People Quit Overthinking, Ditch the Drama, & Thrive at Work, which is packed with practical suggestions you can start implementing right away.

     

    You’ll discover: 

    • Why Unflappable is the perfect title for her book
    • How we create stress and what we can do to reduce it
    • The benefits of creating a “bubble” in conflict situations
    • Why it’s important to create a Professional Avatar and why Bridget calls it “the holy grail”
    • The power of using the “Meet Them Where They Are” strategy

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