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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

Happy Late Valentines Day, to those who do that sorta thing! Speaking of holidays, we're getting caught with the last episode recorded in 2023! We're super excited to have Jeff Skipper on the program. Don't know Jeff? You will in about an hour!

Jeff is an international change leadership consultant, who's been focused on the people side of change for over 25 years. He's the author of Dancing with Disruption: Leading Dramatic Change During Global Transformation, and we're going to dig in! You're gonna hear about hot dogs, Ikea, and all sorts of amazing, useful information.

If you want to skip straight to the interview, 3:33 is your spot!

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0:00 - Show Open & Intro
0:54 - Titles
1:20 - Kickoff 
3:48 - Jeff Skipper Interview
57:41- Funny Things & Wrap

Website: https://www.jeffskipperconsulting.com/

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

We're gonna have some fun today! Our guest is a communications coach, leadership expert, and My Morning Jacket superfan! (He loves Pearl Jam as well) - Check out the art behind him in the video!

Today, we're talking all about leading with authenticity. We're going to take a look at a simple, yet powerful framework for your messages, and our own Lori Lantz is going to get coached in REAL TIME!

Tim Fortescue is on the program today!  He's the founder of 40 Watt Coaching, is a former basketball coach, and he reminds me a little of Cameron from Ferris Beuller's Day Off!

This conversation was a KILLER,  and I think you're all gonna dig it!

If you want to skip straight to the interview, 3:33 is your spot!

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0:00 - Show Open & Intro
0:53 - Titles
1:18 - Kickoff 
3:33 - Tim Fortescue Interview
40:26 - Q&A
52:20- Funny Things & Wrap

Website: https://40wattcoaching.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timfortescue/
The Phil McKinney episode mentioned: https://share.transistor.fm/s/781ab078

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

The conversations keep coming, and they just keep getting better and better, and today's? Well, settle in because this one is a ripper!

Today, we're talking positive communication, why it matters and how to do it. We'll talk about the impact of simple things like greetings, about compliments, and a bout the power of vulnerability. These simple yet powerful tips can help you transform your workplaces, and have a blast doing it! We had a blast with todays guests - they are Julien Mirivel and Alexander Lyon. If you don't know this dynamic duo - we've got your back!

JULIEN C. MIRIVEL, PH.D., is an award-winning teacher, author, and professional speaker. Originally from Paris, France, he is “among the founding scholars in the emerging field of positive communication.”  Mirivel is a TEDx speaker and founder of the Positive Communication Network

ALEXANDER LYON, PH.D., is a professor of communication at SUNY Brockport and an author, consultant, and speaker specializing in leadership and workplace communication. He's a pretty big-deal YouTuber too! his channel, Communication Coach Alex Lyon sports over half a million subscribers!

This conversation was a SO GOOD, and I think you're all gonna dig it!

If you want to skip straight to the interview, 5:20 is your spot!

TCB Layout:
0:00 - Show Open & Intro
1:36 - Titles
2:02 - Kickoff 
5:20 - Alex & Julien Interview
47:06 - Q&A
54:24- Funny Things & Wrap

Website: https://www.positivecommunicationforleaders.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienmirivel/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlyoncommunicationcoach/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Communication-Leaders-Strategies-Inspiring/dp/1538167611/ref=sr_1_1

Article on the neuroscience of Zoom vs Face to Face: https://neurosciencenews.com/zoom-conversations-social-neuroscience-24996/

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

Happy New Year everyone! As we revisit some of our autumnal adventures, we have some amazing conversations to share!

On deck today, we're talking culture secrets! Wanna know what a VALUE based culture is? You're in the right spot. We'll also talk about Froot Loops, driving trucks, and monkeys!  We've got the "sweet tea sippin', sassy southerner,  Chellie Phillips on the program! If you don't know Chellie, settle in, we'll do the rest!

She is an author, speaker, consultant, and all around good egg! She's a former journalist with 20+ years in marketing and communications. Chellie is the author of 3 books! "When In Doubt, Delete It," "Get Noticed, Get Hired,"  and the new "Culture Secrets: Secrets Leaders Use to Build a VALUE Culture". She's also the host of the podcast Culture Secrets. Check 'em out!

This conversation was a blast, and I think you're all gonna dig it!

If you want to skip straight to the interview, 4:23 is your spot!

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0:00 - Show Open & Intro
1:13 - Titles
1:39 - Kickoff 
4:23 - Chellie Phillips Interview
44:15 - Q&A
50:58- Funny Things & Wrap

Website: https://chelliephillips.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chellie-phillips/

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

Hope everyone had a lovely holiday, and is getting all prepped to return to the grind. I'm getting caught up on some TCB production, so we're gonna do a little time warp here, back to the beginning of pumpkin spice season!

Today's show is a banger! We're digging deep into inspirational leadership. We're talking about unlocking potential and leading with inspired purpose. We have Tony Martignetti on the program! If you don't know Tony, you know the drill!

He is an author, speaker, and the Chief Inspiration Officer of iPurpose Partners. He's a recovering finance guy with 25+ years in business. He's the author of 2 books, "Climbing the Right Mountain" and the new "Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward". He's also the host of the hit podcast The Virtual Campfire.

This conversation was fantastic, and I think you're all gonna really dig it!

If you want to skip straight to the interview, 4:58 is your spot!

TCB Layout:
0:00 - Show Open & Intro
1:11 - Titles
1:36 - Kickoff 
5:24 - Tony Martignetti Interview
53:48 - Funny Things & Wrap

Website: https://www.ipurposepartners.com/

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Dive into the fascinating world of organisational psychology and self-discovery in our latest podcast episode as we bid farewell to the year. Join Jeanne, our insightful host, who was fortunate enough to attend a captivating keynote speech by none other than Adam Grant, a renowned organisational psychologist and author.

Inspired by Adam’s thought-provoking insights, Jeanne decided to make it the centerpiece of our final podcast for the year. In a nutshell, Adam’s theory revolves around the idea that individuals fall into three categories: the altruistic "givers" who thrive on helping others, and the self-centric "takers" who prioritise their own interests and “matchers”. Notably, Adam further dissects givers into agreeable and disagreeable types, adding an extra layer to our discussion.

With Jeanne we discover how these dynamics shape our professional landscape today. Uncover the layers of self-reflection as we explore the roles we play in our professional lives and, equally important, the significance of the company we keep – whether they're agreeable givers or disagreeable ones.

Get ready to bid farewell to boring learning, as we serve up a fresh batch of brain snacks from the Brain Bakery. It's time to nourish your mind, spark new perspectives, and embrace the complexity of human interactions.

Check the blog about this podcast:
https://www.brainbakery.com/brainsnacks-en/challenging-networks-get-yourself-some-disagreeable-givers

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

Hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving, and is enjoying the season of holidays that we find ourselves in right now.

Today's show is a good one! We're digging deep into positive influence. We're talking about the ripple effects of the actions that we take and why the influence that we create matters. We have Brian Smith on the program! If you don't know Brian, you know we'll hook you up!

He is the founder and senior managing partner of IA Business Advisors, a management consulting firm that has worked with more than 19,000 CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide. Together with his daughter, Mary Griffin, he has authored his latest book in the “I” in Team series, Positive Influence – Be the “I” in Team, which shares how to become our best selves with everyone we influence.

This conversation was a banger, and I think you're all gonna really dig it!

If you want to skip straight to the interview, 5:39 is your spot!

TCB Layout:
0:00 - Show Open & Intro
1:05 - Titles
1:30 - Kickoff 
5:39 - Brian Smith Interview
53:00 - Funny Things & Wrap

Website: https://iabusinessadvisors.com/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Influence-Be-I-Team-ebook/dp/B0BWPYWXK3/ref=sr_1_1

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Unlock the Secret to Never Running Out of Conversation! Discover the Power of Conversational Threading and Say Goodbye to Awkward Silences. 
Learn How to Turn Every Chat into a Lively Exchange of Stories and Ideas. 
Dive into this Engaging Blog and Supercharge Your Conversations Today!

Join us; Jeanne and Ravi as we introduce you to the art of conversational threading, 

In this episode, we'll guide you through:

🔍 Understanding the Basics: What is conversational threading, and how does it shape our first encounters? Discover the secrets to making your conversations richer and more engaging.

🔄 Preparation is Key: Learn how to prepare for conversations. Introverts or extroverts you can start to navigate discussions with confidence, whether you're chatting with friends, family, or colleagues.

🚀 Level Up Your Skills: Whether you're a seasoned communicator or just starting, we've got practical tips and tricks to help you enhance your conversational threading skills. Elevate your communication game and make every conversation count.

🌐 Onboarding New Employees: Give your new team members a life skill they can use from day one and beyond. We'll discuss how conversational threading plays a vital role in effective onboarding, setting the stage for successful professional relationships.

Tune in now on your favourite podcast platform and start the journey to master the art of conversational threading!

Check the blog about this podcast:
https://www.brainbakery.com/brainsnacks-en/conversational-threading-a-life-saver-to-avoid-awkward-silences

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• Wie wärs mit unserem Kurs zur Lernbegleiter:in?
• Oder einem Beitrag dazu in diesem Buch, über Lernbegleitung als Teil der Strategie?

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

I keep saying it, the AMAZING episodes just. Keep. Coming! DEI is one of the most prominent HR themes here in 2023. Organizations are wrestling with how to balance DEI initiatives with tactical day to day operations. There are voices in this conversation that need to be elevated, and boy do we have one of those voices here with us TODAY! We are so grateful, and just flat-out honored to have Buki Mosaku on the program! If you don't know Buki, no worries, today's your lucky day!

Buki is the founder and CEO of DiverseCity, a workplace bias and DEI consultancy. He is one of the world's foremost bias-navigation experts. He has cracked the code for calling out unconscious workplace bias, and stopping it in its tracks! He's a consultant, speaker, coach, and the author of I Don't Understand: Navigating Unconscious Bias in the Workplace.

Buki joined us from London, and because we do the show "live" he stayed up until after midnight to have this AMAZING conversation. We had a few issues with his transatlantic video (it resolves about 20 minutes in), but the audio is on point, throughout. 

This conversation was quite literally my FAVORITE of 2023 (so far), and I think you're all gonna really dig it!

If you want to skip straight to the interview, 4:58 is your spot!

TCB Layout:
0:00 - Show Open & Intro
1:31 - Titles
1:56 - Kickoff 
4:58 - Buki Mosaku Interview
52:50 - Funny Things & Wrap

Website: https://bukimosaku.com/

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Welcome to the Digital Adoption Show's latest episode, a deep dive into the fusion of Learning and Development (L&D) and Sales Enablement strategies for achieving business excellence. Our expert panel, featuring Bart Schutte and Tomissa Smittendorf, explores the dynamic business landscape's ever-evolving needs and the imperative for innovative approaches to stay competitive.

Bart Schutte, the Director for Digital Learning at Saint Gobain, and Tomissa Smittendorf, Director of Sales Enablement Training at Kellogg's, share their invaluable insights and practical tips for optimizing business performance. They emphasize the seamless integration of L&D and sales enablement as a pivotal driver for growth, empowering sales teams, and ensuring overall success.

• Bart underscores Saint Gobain's unique strengths, including its product diversity and a culture of trust and empowerment. He discusses artificial intelligence's (AI) role in change management, with a focus on the role of AI in Learning & Development (L&D) as well.
• Change management and the significance of senior leadership's involvement in driving digital transformation are key discussion points. Bart emphasizes that cultural alignment and digital transformation should originate at the top and cascade throughout the organization.
• The episode also underscores the importance of employee experience in successful digital transformation and highlights real-time, on-the-job support as a key component of L&D in this context.
• As the conversation turns to justifying learning technology investments, Bart notes that the return on investment (ROI) for learning lies in employee engagement, underscoring that these justifications are unique to each organization's circumstances.
• The talk with Bart concludes by emphasizing the need to engage business units in L&D, involving them in priority identification, focusing on behavioral change and outcomes, and adopting innovative solutions beyond traditional training programs. 

In the continuation of this Learning and Development podcast, we delve deeper into the world of organizational learning and the future of sales training with Tomissa Smittendorf, the Director of Sales Enablement Training at Kellogg's. With over three decades of experience at Kellogg's, she leads the Sales Learning and Development team, and her insights are invaluable.

• Tomissa shares her role at Kellogg's, emphasizing her diverse journey through various divisions within the company, from supply chain to HR, which provides her with a holistic perspective on Kellogg's operations. She expresses pride in working for Kellogg's, highlighting the exceptional brands and people associated with the company.
• As she discusses the challenges encountered, Tomissa emphasizes the rapid shift to virtual operations within a day, which required embracing new technology and even virtual reality training. The team's courage to adapt and learn from mistakes was crucial, ultimately leading to an engaging and immersive VR training simulator for sales teams.
• Tomissa shares a compelling example of how virtual reality can be used for sales training, offering new sales representatives a safe and interactive environment to practice and receive coaching.
• She reflects on her proudest achievements, including aligning the Sales Learning and Development value proposition with the company's strategy and the unwavering support of the executive leadership team. Her team's courage and agility in the face of change are also a source of pride.
• Regarding the future of sales training, Tomissa suggests staying attuned to industry developments and focusing on skill-building areas such as revenue growth management, financial acumen, and omnichannel leadership.

In conclusion, This episode offers a comprehensive view of how L&D and sales enablement integration is transforming digital business strategies for excellence.

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

You know, I said last time that the killer episodes just keep piling up, and it's TRUE! They do! Today's episode is just crackin!! Crackin' what? Crackin' the leadership code! We're talking about connection, communication, and collaboration. We've got Alain Hunkins on the program today, and the conversation is pretty darn epic!

If you don't know Alain, no worries, we've got ya covered!

He is a facilitator, coach, and leadership expert with decades of experience. He's also the author of Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders.

This conversation was fantastic, and I think you're all gonna dig it!

If you want to skip straight to the interview, 5:55 is your spot!

TCB Layout:
0:00 - Show Open & Intro
0:52 - Titles
1:18 - Kickoff 
5:55 - Alain Hunkins Interview
53:30 - Funny Things & Wrap

Website: https://alainhunkins.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alainhunkins/
Gallup Followers Needs: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/334373/successful-leadership-4-needs-followers.aspx

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🎙️ Welcome to the Trailer Episode of 'No More Boring Learning!🎙️

Hello, dear listeners, and welcome to the Trainer Episode of the one and only 'No More Boring Learning' podcast! If you're in the Learning & Development (L&D) field and tired of the same old, mundane educational techniques, you've come to the right place.

🌟 Jeanne, Our Expert: With years of experience in innovative educational techniques and a passion for making learning fun, Jeanne will be sharing golden nuggets of wisdom that you won't want to miss.

🌟 Ravi, Our Host:*Energetic, engaging, and deeply committed to changing the L&D landscape, Ravi will be your guide, your confidant, and your fellow learner on this adventure.

 What To Expect

Here's a sneak peek of what will be covered in the upcoming episodes:

1. The Future of Learning: Beyond buzzwords, how are virtual reality, gamification, and AI shaping the next frontier of education?
 
2. Engagement Tactics: How to create learning modules that people will not only enjoy but also remember.

3.*Corporate Learning Paradigms* Tips, strategies, and best practices for creating an L&D culture that fosters growth, innovation, and retention.

4. Debunking Old Patterns: through science and research we will set fire to some of the old myths around learning that never held any truth or no longer serves us.

5. Q&A Sessions: Your burning questions answered by the experts. Please send them to hello@brainbakery.com

So strap in for an exhilarating ride through the world of exciting, engaging, and effective learning. Say goodbye to boring, and let's embrace a future where learning is as enjoyable as it is valuable!


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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

Wow. The killer episodes just keep piling up! Today's episode might be my FAVORITE of the year so far! We're talking about harmony, getting your life together, and what we learned about the 'zen for success' model. We've got Jeff Eschliman on the program today, and the conversation is one for the books!

If you don't know Jeff, it's all good, we've got ya covered!

Jeff is an executive coach with 30 years of experience, ranging from combat in Iraq to the corporate boardroom. Jeff has a mindset and a framework that I think just might change your life. Yeah, I know those are big words, but come with me dear listener, and let me know what ya think.

This conversation was epic, and I think you're all gonna dig it!

If you want to skip straight to the interview, 4:52 is your spot!

TCB Layout:
0:00 - Show Open & Intro
0:54 - Titles
1:25 - Kickoff 
4:52 - Jeff Eschliman Interview
52:50 - Funny Things & Wrap

Website: https://jeffeschliman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffeschliman/

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Holy. Cow. Today's episode is one of my favorites of 2023 so far! We're talking remote work, corporate culture, GitHub, Netflix, and breaking down boundaries. We've  got Barbie Brewer on the program today, and the conversation is epic!

If you don't know Barbie, we've got you, boo!

Barbie is a the author of the best-selling book "Lead and Let Live" and she's been a fixture in the Silicon Valley scene since the Dot Com era. She's been Chief Culture Officer at GitLab, VP of Talent at Netflix and she's got a lot to say about remote work and how to leverage it.

This conversation was fantastic, and I think you're all gonna dig it!

If you want to skip straight to the interview, 3:35 is your spot!

TCB Layout:
0:00 - Show Open & Intro
0:54 - Titles
1:20 - Kickoff 
3:35 - Barbie Brewer Interview
51:39 - Funny Things & Wrap

Website: https://barbiejane.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjbrewer/

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

Sometimes, stories are jut plain inspirational. Need a little dose of that today? If so, you're in the right place, we've got Robin Osborn on the program!

If you don't know Robin, no worries, we're gonna get up close and personal with this executive and career-life coach!

Robin was diagnosed with a baseball-sized tumor in her brain, and has leveraged the lessons learned in emergency care and recovery to build what she calls the "Frustration to Freedom Framework." We're going to unpack some "head trash," Get unstuck, form a miracle mindest, and learn what it means to be an Adversity Warrior!

This conversation was fantastic, and I think you're all gonna dig it!

If you want to skip straight to the interview, 5:14 is your spot!

TCB Layout:
0:00 - Show Open & Intro
0:55 - Titles
1:20 - Kickoff 
5:14 - Robin Osborn Interview
47:33 - Funny Things & Wrap

Website: https://robinosborn.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinosborn/

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