Evolve Leadership

Amber Hurdle certainly didn't expect "greatness" when she became pregnant at Sixteen years of age. Yet, despite the challenges she faced, she persevered to earn her diploma, a college degree, and become a coach to Fortune 500 companies. She is the founder of Bombshell Business Bootcamp, owner of both Moxie Internal Relations and Leadership Success Academy. On this show we talk about developing com...

David Ryan Taylor a amazing at photography. But he's struggled with striving for perfection, being a mediocre businessman and often being terrible self-critic. An internationally award-winning photographer, the challenges of building an actual business have been a strain on his creativity. Like many of us, he's never fully given himself permission to commit one way or the other - build a sustainab...

Peter Awad hosts the Slow Hustle podcast and thrives on wrestling for the things in life that really matter - specifically, freedom. He and his wife have taken a year off to travel the country, experiencing new cities, people and adventures... all while running multiple businesses. Peter’s focusing on what’s important, implementing on great systems, and pursuing a life of freedom. Today, we talk a...

John Henry decided early on to change his tomorrow on a daily basis. His amazing story to gives us insight to the powerful choices he made, allowing him to succeed. From Jazz musician to doorman, each step prepared for the next on the way to becoming a successful entrepreneur. At age 23, John Henry has founded an on-demand laundry company, sold it, opened a non-profit tech accelerator called Cofou...

Living your life shouldn't be a competition with those around you. Nor should it be a competition with other people in the world. The only person you should be in competition with is yourself. You can have a life worth living. No matter where you are today and what you're experiencing, you can level up to an effective, transformational future. On this show, I share the two truths that create a lif...

Ted Rubin has to learn an incredible lesson in unconditional love - both for his daughters and for himself. Working through divorce, anger, and pain, any one of us can grow to become more grateful, whole, and equipped to deal with life's challenges more effectively. Ted is a leading Social Marketing Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Brand Evangelist and Acting CMO of Brand Innovators. Author of the boo...

No one can predict the future, but you can influence your own. It was only five years ago that I began a journey that has coincided with the SXSW Interactive festival in Austin, Texas. Last week, I attended this event again, only to be reminded of how amazing this journey has been. On this show, I share the specific principles that I believe directly impacted my life... and I believe, will transfo...

Brian Tracy knows how to think. Best-selling Author and Professional Speaker, he's helped over 5 million people achieve their goals. His goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. If you’ve never heard of Brian before, you’ll certainly take note of him after this show. His contemporaries include Zig Ziglar and John Maxwell. Make sure you’...

David Armano is a mentor. Yet, a mentoring role wasn't something he initially quested, but came to discover. It was supposed to be his opportunity to give back. He never imagined the impact it would have on himself. David is the global strategy director for Edelman. His marketing genius has worked with HP, Kellogg's, eBay, Adidas, Hilton, and many more. In addition, he’s contributed articles to th...

CC Chapman is trying to find focus while seeking the next cause, searching for that next big thing. And the journey in between where we are and where we know we want to be is challenging... for all of us. Focus is the key to getting you through the "dip", that challenging valley between. He's is a New England raised storyteller, explorer and humanitarian. He’s a thought leader in the online market...

Shawn Matthews is ready for change. At 45, he's tired of doing things without passion, and ready to explore what the next steps for him might be. Does he have the conviction to carry out change in his life? On this call, I’m coaching the CEO of Swagbot Creative, a digital & product development studio from Springfield, Missouri. He’s a creative director that’s worked on projects for O’reilly Auto P...

We all recognize our leadership can be better. However, few are willing to take the steps necessary to change poor habits, bad techniques, or ineffective strategies. Becoming intentional starts with gaining an understanding of why it's so important. This episode is designed to paint a picture of how your framing of a situation, reaction to a challenge, and words in frustration can dramatically imp...

Ann Handley posted a question on her Facebook feed, "So who *doesn't* feel like they have Imposter Syndrome? (Or hasn't at some point.)" What transpired was a barrage of other influencers identifying with the struggle. On this show, joined by my twin brother Marcus Nelson, we offer refreshingly candid discussion around our personal journeys with imposter syndrome, how it's both normal and necessar...

Jason Miller brought a rockstar attitude to his career, he never imagined how much success it would bring. Author of the Amazon #1 Best Seller Welcome to the Funnel, he leads global content and social initiatives for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, Before that, he lead company global content and social media efforts for Marketo. But his real passion, music, began with ten years at Sony Music develop...

An effective leader knows how to listen. Really exceptional leadership listens for what's said while not being said. Many a large company and organization is being led today by people who know how to leverage influence, chase ambition, and wield political control within a group of people. However, though this may assert a leadership role it does not constitute a person knowing how to lead others w...

Lance J. Richards is a global workforce futurist and consultant, leveraging a 25+ year career in global human resources and workforce strategy. A sought-after speaker, presenting at conferences and corporate events worldwide including General Motors, Nissan, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Halliburton, PG&E, Johnson & Johnson, and many more. He’s a former VP of Innovation at Kelly Services and now serves...

Carol Roth knows business. She's a CNBC Contributor (TV), Radio Host, Recovering Investment Banker, and NY Times Bestselling Author & Brand Spokesperson. Carol is a national media personality, creator of the legacy planning system Future File (currently in private beta), ‘recovering’ investment banker/billion-dollar deal maker, investor, speaker and author of the New York Times bestselling book, T...

Welcome to 2016, the year of your life! On this show, I want to encourage you to get uncomfortable, push past your fears, and be the person you've always wanted to be. I'm sure you want a life that's fulfilling and impacting. I'm positive you want to make a difference in the lives around you. As such, I want to come along side you and assist along the way. Today, I share what I'm doing this year t...

Jay Baer is a marketing and customer experience expert, global keynote speaker, the New York Times bestselling author of five books, a technology investor, and the most retweeted person in the world among digital marketers. He and his consulting firm, Convince & Convert, advise some of the most iconic brands and organizations in the world, including The United Nations, Oracle, SAP, and Cabela's. H...

Mark W. Schaefer knows about building your personal brand. He's a globally-recognized author, speaker, educator, and business consultant who blogs at BusinessesGrow.com — one of the top marketing blogs of the world. He teaches graduate marketing classes at Rutgers University and has written five best-selling books including The Tao of Twitter (the best-selling book on Twitter in the world) and Ret...

Scott Jordan is the Co-founder and CEO of SCOTTeVEST. He’s a former attorney turned entrepreneur, launching into notoriety by an appearance on Season Three of ABC's Shark Tank in March 2012. Most recently, he released his book, “Pocket Man: The Unauthorized Autobiography of a Passionate, Personal Promoter”. Today, we talk to Scott Jordan about expanding your network, building relationships, and no...

Viveka Von Rosen is the author of “LinkedIn Marketing: An Hour a Day”. She’s known internationally as the “LinkedIn Expert” is CEO of Linked Into Business, also hosts the biggest LinkedIn chat on Twitter and co-moderates LinkedStrategies, the largest LinkedIn strategy group on LinkedIn. Forbes has listed her as a top social media influencer for three years running, and she has been cited in CNN, F...

Life doesn't have to be so challenging. On this show, I share how your life can be dramatically improved when you connect to a place of gratitude. We've all struggled to remain thankful, but why does it often seem so elusive? Today, discover the perspective you need in order to find fulfillment and satisfaction. In This Episode, You'll Discover: • How gratitude boosts us mentally, emotionally, and...

Dave Delaney is best recognized for his work in the digital marketing, social media strategy, and business networking spaces. He’s the author of the acclaimed book, New Business Networking, and been featured in Billboard Magazine. This year, Forbes featured him as a professional networking expert to watch and also appeared in articles in USA Today, Entrepreneur, Mashable, and Venture Beat. On the...

Aaron T. Walker, has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 35 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and growing from them. We disc...