Time to Reset

Due to many external forces out of our control and the unfair standards of society, we tend to stray away from the original paths of our lives. Unless you undergo the process of reclaiming your identity, you will forever wear masks and go on a downward spiral.    Penny Zenker sits down with Dr. Thomas Duncan , a family physician who practices functional and integrative medicine. Together...

In this empowering episode of Turn Back Time, Penny Zenker teams up with money expert Samantha Varner to explore the critical topic of money mindset and its impact on your financial success.   Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your money mindset, understand your worth, and confidently ask for the compensation you deserve.   In a world where confidence and clarity...

In the realm of smell lies the key to harnessing your focus, amplifying your productivity, and forging an unbreakable bond with the essence of who you truly are. In this captivating episode, Penny Zenker invites Sinead Duffy , a seasoned consciousness coach and founder of Yoghanda , to explore a hidden gem of human potential: our sense of smell . With over two decades of experience guiding individ...

Due to the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote business setup is here to stay. Since there is no escaping the hybrid workforce, building the right culture for it is a must to succeed in today’s market. Penny Zenker sits down with Rob Buffington  to discuss how to raise productivity when running a business with a remote team. He explains how to run online meetings, group calls, and...

Self-leadership is the cornerstone of productivity. When we take charge of ourselves, we enter the path to achieving our fullest potential and creating meaningful results. In this dynamic episode, host Penny Zenker interviews guest Bobby Harrington , creator of the  Rubicon Course of Action  (COA) Immersive Leadership Development company. Bobby also wrote the book " Lead You: The Winning...

Embrace the power of reset moments with Lief's groundbreaking biofeedback technology. Welcome back to Take Back Time, where we uncover groundbreaking ideas and meet inspiring individuals who challenge us to reach our full potential. Joining us in this episode, Rohan Dixit , founder and CEO of Lief Therapeutics , takes us on a journey into the intersection of mental health and innovation. Together...

The pandemic transformed the world of work forever, pushing for the adoption of more hybrid setups. This requires remote management techniques to evolve alongside the rapid changes of the workplace. Penny Zenker sits down with Adrian Esquivel of TECKpert to discuss the necessary strategies to implement in today’s new – and still changing – work environment. He explains why managers should use proj...

Everybody wants more sales, and this comes down to the number of leads you have. But how do you get more leads? Penny Zenker has the perfect guest in this episode. The king of lead generation,  Phil Smith , is with us to spill the secrets to finding success in digital lead generation. As a nationally recognized solopreneur and business investor, Phil has grown his wisdom around creating a suc...

You are who you are, but what kind of leader are you? Bringing yourself to awareness of your leadership style helps you to know where to stand to become more productive. In this episode, Robert Jordan , the CEO of InterimExecs , touches on your leadership style to create better performance for a winning career and company. He identifies and explains each of four styles: Fixer, Artist, Builder, and...

In this era of technological rise, everyone is bound to adapt to technology to make things easier. Which of these emerging technologies can be useful for time management? Ken Babcock , the co-founder and CEO of Tango , dives into embracing emerging technology for time management in the workplace. Tango operates within its space to serve users with a better way to do tasks. The tool Ken creates hel...

No one can do everything at once. When everything is coming at once, it disrupts the workplace. But how can we make the most of our precious asset: TIME? Aytekin Tank , the Founder and CEO of Jotform , provides insights on learning to Automate Your Busywork and focus on what matters. Through the steps he shares in this episode, Aytekin guides leaders in maximizing the most valuable resource leader...

As we move from generation to generation, leaders do not do well without adapting to change. The change affects an organization, and if we can’t solve the problems it causes, it will turn into profit problems. Especially after the pandemic, it caused many motions in the workplace and amplified the existing problems back then. In this episode, Laurie Battaglia , the author of Aligned Workplaces , i...

Excellence is about how you embody your work and attitude. It is the way you approach things while keeping the big picture in mind. What does it take to unlock the highest level of excellence? Joining Penny Zenker is financial guru Mac McNeil . He talks about the difference between perfectionism and excellence, as well as the right way to remove the negative connotation behind taking accountabilit...

We waste a lot of time and energy around stress that, when left unchecked, can disrupt various aspects of our lives. While stress is not new to anyone, our relationship with it can ultimately break or make us. In this episode, we take a look at how to handle stress with the Founder of AIM7 , Dr. Erik Korem . He joins host Penny Zenker to share his insights on why increasing adaptability can also i...

Finding your greatness is a matter of both looking inward and looking outward. It requires both introspection and learning from other people for you to finally hone in on what really makes you special. This is just one of the things that we get to learn from our amazing guest today. Adam Mendler is a nationally-recognized authority on leadership. As host of Thirty Minute Mentors , he has talked wi...

Sometimes, what keeps us from living the life we want is the resistance we allow ourselves to take root within us. And they can come from pain, uncertainty, and grind. These are the three things Deborah Gardner has identified that everyone has to deal with. In this episode, she joins Penny Zenker to share how we can break through resistance, so we can move forward. Deborah is a swimming champion,...

When we’re value-driven, we are more reflective and purposeful in our actions and choices. That will lead us to greater performance and outcomes. In this episode, Salomé Trambach , a Leadership Coach and Consultant, provides her insights on value-based leadership and how it helps empower others. She talks about leaders learning to embrace the anxious feeling when dealing with difficult conversatio...

With so much riding on your shoulders, it can be so easy to think that being overwhelmed and burnt out are just part of the job of being a leader. But this episode’s guest tells you that you don’t have to be. In fact, you can take more of your time back and still create a bigger impact. Penny Zenker sits down with Sarah Olivieri , who is the founder of PivotGround , co-founder of the Open Center f...

Leaders often struggle with the chaos that gets in the way of clarity, growth, and higher-level thought. So how do we get back on track and become more productive? In this episode,  Claire Chandler , The President and Founder of  Talent Boost , shares insights about the culture of chaos and how we harness it to grow and become productive. Claire highlights that everyone should slow down...

To be an entrepreneur is one thing. To take that to the next level is a whole different feat. How do you become one? What is the formula to have next-level success? In this episode, Alex Brueckmann , the Author of Secrets of Next-Level Entrepreneurs , unravels the secrets of becoming a next-level entrepreneur. As entrepreneurs, success is not about being more successful by other people’s standards...

Burnout is a serious problem that organizations across all industries face. The World Health Organization declared it as an actual syndrome. Penny Zenker wants to address that topic with a guest who has resilience and courage to share her experience. In this episode, Danielle Cobo, a Fortune 500 Senior Sales Manager, discusses how to avoid burnout. Building a support system is one of the steps to...

There is a fundamental shift in how we interact and experience the world due to the nonstop digital progress. Aside from mixed reality games, VR headsets, and 5G networks, one of the biggest changes these past few years is augmented reality. As the real world continues to combine seamlessly with the virtual space, what does the future really hold? David Rose , author of Enchanted Objects and Super...

Implementing DEI inclusive marketing the right way is necessary to make your business feel welcoming to everyone. But this doesn’t just end in using politically correct words in the correct context. Penny Zenker digs deeper into this subject with her guest, Michelle Ngome . They discuss how DEI is also impacted by your visuals and other related media, as well as the way your recruit people into yo...

There are two roads to success: you can either take the painstakingly long, unpaved roads or follow the paths already laid out by those who came before you. If you’re smart, you’ll choose the latter because the one thing successful people have in common is a coach. In this episode, learn how to take back time by understanding the power of coaching. Penny Zenker sits down with Larry Long Jr. , the...

What does it mean to have a vibrant culture within your organization? In this episode, Penny Zenker chats with Nicole Greer to define the concept and what leaders can do to make this happen for their teams. Nicole is the Executive and Leadership Coach and Consultant at Vibrant Coaching and Consulting Inc. and host of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast . Using the trademarked S.H.I.N.E. Coaching M...