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If you’re looking to reinvent your definition of leadership into a more integrated and full spectrum lens to make the changes you want to see in the world visible, and to liberate who you were born to be, you're in the right place.

This is a very special episode.

Today I’m so honored to be talking with Nina Simons, an award winning writer, and social entrepreneur who’s been paving the way for feminine leadership.

She is the co-founder and Chief Relationship Strategist at Bioneers, and leads its Everywoman’s Leadership program. Bioneers is a nonprofit that uses media, convening, and connecting to lift up visionary and practical solutions for many of our most pressing social and ecological challenges, using a whole-system approach. 

Nina is a social entrepreneur who is passionate about reinventing leadership, restoring the feminine, and co-creating a healthy, peaceful, and equitable world for all.

We are also discussing her book, Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership.    Her book offers inspiration for anyone who aspires to grow into or inhabit their own unique form of leadership with resilience and joy. 

The book draws on Simons’ own personal learning and extensive experience with women’s leadership development…to reconnect and defend people, nature and the land, both practically and spiritually.

Jess Pettitt... A very funny keynote speaker and diversity expert ... & Brad talk about Dave Chappelle and the controversy he created with his last special.  The trans community is ticked off... So let's talk about it.  What is making them so angry?  Do they have a point?  Is Dave funny or offensive? Both?

Prepare to learn about yourself as we talk about the bigger issues behind this comedy special.

https://www.bradmontgomery.com

With the COVID-19 pandemic, CEO of cityCURRENT Jeremy Park, like many other event planners, was forced to think quickly and shift how he and his team approached their events and continued to provide services to their members and community to power the good.

Angela and Richard discuss with Jeremy the steps he took to make that shift, what platforms he uses for virtual events, challenges he experienced along the way, and his thoughts on the future of events. For more information, contact Executive Speakers Bureau at (901) 754-9404. https://www.executivespeakers.com

If you're looking how to "level up" your virtual events and home professional studios to make your event an experience, we're offering tips from one of the best at perfecting the art, keynote speaker Brian Fanzo.

Brian Fanzo is a keynote speaker who inspires, motivates, and educates businesses on how to leverage emerging technologies and digital marketing – to stand out from the noise and engage with customers of all ages. Brian’s #ThinkLikeAFan​ philosophy has powered first-of-their-kind storytelling campaigns for many Fortune 50 enterprise companies leveraging Periscope, SnapChat, and Facebook Live.

Today on the show we’re talking with three of my students from the Signature Talk Studio… asking them the very important question… what does it take to create a signature talk?… and - as you’ll hear - it’s life-changing, empowering - and catalytic. In other words - challenging - but worth it. Listen in to hear about their powerful AHA’s, the ways in which they’re using their signature talks, and the pivotal moments in the journey.

Jenn Whitmer:  https://jennwhitmer.com/

Jayla Rae:  https://www.jaylarae.com/bookme

Coach Debi Powell: https://www.breakthru4you.com/about

Chief Bobby Halton is nothing if not authentic and genuine. I speak with the Education Director of FDIC, one of the biggest Fire and First Responder events in the world, about how he prepares for a week-long odyssey, from a city-wide takeover with real hands on training, to a monster-large exhibition, to preparing for and rehearsing for his part in Opening Ceremonies, Bobby provides a lot of punch in this hour.

 

Bobby Halton

Twitter: @BobbyHalton

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-halton-b342a36/

Email: BobbyHalton@gmail.com

Personal Website: http://bobbyhalton.com/

 

Fire Engineering Magazine

Website: https://www.fireengineering.com

 

Terri Walters:

Twitter: @TerriLWalters

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/

Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com

 

Event Yak:

Website: www.eventyak.com

Facebook: @TheEventYak

Email: terri@eventyak.com

 

Moonfish Production, Ltd.:

Website: www.moonfishproduction.com

Facebook: @MoonfishCreative

Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com

 

 

Episode 7 By the Numbers:

00:00 | Terri Walters

Meet Chief Bobby Halton: Education Director and the Face of FDIC (The Fire Department Instructors Conference); Editorial Director, Clarion Fire Rescue Group.

 

06:37 | Bobby Halton

The evolution of FDIC and communication … 1928 onward.

 

13:57 | Terri Walters

Paint a picture for me of the amazing FIDC Conference Experience: Pre-Con, Workshops, Hands-On-Training, The EXPO, and The Main Stage.

 

16:49 | Bobby Halton

How FDIC rolls … from the PRACTICAL, to the POMP, to the PRAYER, to the FIGHT. We do Objective Reality. We do LIFE and DEATH. Finding meaning in finding meaning.

 

27:39 | Terri Walters

The importance of the emotional connection. How do you become the BEST PREPARED speaking in the industry?

 

34:24 | Bobby Halton

Who we are in the Fire Service … dealing in the real world.

 

38:51 | Bobby Halton

10,000 people, listening as one.

 

40:13| Terri Walters / Bobby Halton

Engaging emotionally with the audience and Unplugged Politics.

45:23 | Terri Walters / Bobby Halton

The pillars of speaking success: Preparation, Discipline, Practice. And R-E-S-P-E-C-T for you audience.

 

49:46 | Bobby Halton

Becoming a public speaker. Own it. Be the legend.

 

 

 

Michelle Tillis Lederman, one of Forbes’ Top 25 Networking Experts, is the author of four books including the #1 new release, The Connector’s Advantage. She is also the CEO of Executive Essentials, which provides customized communications and leadership programs for Fortune 500, non-profit, university and government clients. She is well known for helping people connect, work better together and advance their individual impact.

On this episode, Michelle shares her career journey and valuable advice about networking, including:

• How she found her calling for coaching, communications and training while working in finance
• How she embraced opportunities to practice what she loved on the job, before taking the plunge into entrepreneurship
• Her experience as the only woman on the trading floor and global venture capital team
• The six types of relationships you need for a successful career and life
• How she evolved her work from a practice to a business
• The importance of having a clear “ask” when you’re networking and building relationships
• Tips for introverted networkers – and why they are often some of the best networkers out there!

Connect with Michelle at her website www.michelletillislederman.com and learn more about her latest book, The Connector’s Advantage – including some book bonuses, a BOGO offer (Buy One Gift One), and free gifts from Michelle for Beyond 6 Seconds listeners!

You can also find Michelle on social media on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

 

Michelle’s full bio:

Michelle Tillis Lederman, CSP, PCC is known for her energetic, engaging, and authentic presentations. An expert on workplace communications and relationships, Michelle's mission is to help people work better together and advance their individual impact. She is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books including the #1 new release The Connectors Advantage and the internationally recognized, The 11 Laws of Likability.

Michelle, named one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, is a connection creator and CEO of Executive Essentials, which provides customized communications and leadership programs for fortune 500, non-profit, university and government clients. Her clients include JPMorgan, J&J, Deutsche Bank, Michigan State University, MetLife, Sony, Ernst & Young, the Department of Environmental Protection, and Madison Square Garden. Passionate about education, Michelle served as an Adjunct Professor at NYU, on the faculty of the American Management Association, Lehigh Executive Education, and Rutgers Executive Education.

A former finance executive and NYU Professor, Michelle is a regular in the media appearing on CBS, NBC, Fox, NPR, CNBC, the NY Times, the Wall Street Journal, Working Mother, US News & World Report, MSNBC, Forbes and USA Today among many others.

Michelle spent a decade in finance with positions in audit, M&A, financial consulting, VC, and hedge fund investing. She received her BS from Lehigh University, her MBA from Columbia Business School, and her coaching certification from iPec and holds the PCC certification from the International Coaching Federation. Michelle earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation for the National Speakers Association. Executive Essentials is a certified Women Business Enterprise.