Dominate Your Day

What can Taylor Swift teach us about personal branding? This month, we've been exploring the topic of self-improvement, and today, our spotlight is on personal branding—a key element in shaping our professional identity. So let's explore how Taylor Swift's own mastery over personal branding can teach us about building our own personal brands.   To find out more about my work, please visit Dana Wil...

My guest Lynn Tickner is founder of Ink and Key , a creative branding and marketing agency.  Lynn shares her inspiring journey from being an elementary school teacher to starting her own business, driven by a passion for writing and branding. We talk about Lynn's use of strengths like empathy and individualization to connect deeply with her clients and create effective, personalized brand solution...

How can we develop resilient, growth-oriented mindsets? This month, we've been exploring the theme of self-development. Today, our focus shifts to mindset. I'm particularly inspired by Edith Eger, a Holocaust survivor, speaker, and author of The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life. In the book, Dr. Eger says that the worst prison she experienced wasn't the concentration camp, but the prison she cre...

Today I welcome Sha Sparks , a fearless communicator, CEO of Sparks of Fire International , and author of 'How to Get Your Voice Back.' Sha tells me about her journey from an abusive relationship to becoming a certified fearless living coach. Through candid discussions on her transformative journey, She talks about the importance of internal healing, discovering self-worth, and overcoming fear. We...

How do you elevate your well-being and thrive every day? It's really about nurturing our overall well-being to not just survive — but thrive. And it's about making every moment count, improving our quality of life through simple yet effective habits. Recently I read Marina Cadeckel's Your Time to Thrive , a guide that unveils the secrets to living a life filled with purpose, happiness, and fulfill...

My guest today is Dr. Seema Desai , a dentist who transitioned into life coaching after a personal journey of self-discovery. Dr. Desai shares her story of growing up in a South Asian immigrant family, checking off traditional career and life goals, and ultimately finding herself unfulfilled. She discusses her experiences with postpartum depression, discovering yoga, and eventually encountering a...

How can we improve productivity by prioritizing deep work?  Helping others harness productivity while using their natural strengths has been a big focus for me over the years — it's what led me to create The Strengths Journal™. When thinking about the theme of self-development in the area of productivity, I'm inspired by Cal Newport's book, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted Worl...

How can we unleash the power within? That's the question I want to explore today as we focus on self-development this month. In Susan Fowler's book Why Motivating People Doesn't Work … and What Does?  Susan emphasizes the significance of intrinsic motivation in driving engagement and productivity. She suggests that true engagement stems from meeting 3 psychological needs: Choice Connection Compete...

On today's episode I welcome Dr. Mark Sullivan, a board-certified internal medicine physician focused on holistic patient care. Dr. Sullivan shares his journey into medicine, influenced by his surgeon father and mentors like Dr. Edmund Pellegrino and Dr. David Gauss. We discuss Dr. Sullivan's patient-centered approach, which emphasizes trust, empathy, and individualized care plans based on four es...

How do leaders learn to embrace a growth mindset? After all, mindset serves as the gateway to change. Our potential to lead and drive change is tied to our ability to transform our mindset. We can only transform our lives as much as we transform our mindset. So, what blocks you from embracing this transformation?   To find out more about my work, please visit Dana Williams Consulting . LinkedIn. I...

Today my guest is motivational keynote speaker and high-performance coach, Corrie LoGiudice , who shares her powerful journey of transforming personal and professional challenges into a platform for helping others. Corrie discusses her initial struggles transitioning from waiting tables to becoming the senior vice president of a family-owned electronics distribution company, and how a series of tr...

In the midst of change, how do we maintain our well-being? After all, taking care of ourselves is crucial—it's at the core of our ability to adapt and thrive during change. I'm reminded of a powerful quote that resonates with me: "Changing me changes everything." Our personal growth directly impacts our ability to lead, grow our teams, and drive success in our organizations. As you learn to priori...

On this episode, i am joined by Jen Thornton , a Dallas-based Gallup CliftonStrengths coach who leveraged her 20 years of HR and team development experience to start her own business, 304 Coaching, in 2017. Jen talks about her journey from corporate HR to entrepreneurship, the challenges and rewards of starting her own business, and the passion that drove her to make the leap. She discusses the im...

How do you lead through rapid technological change?  As we focus on the topic of leading through change this month, we're diving into how to lead during these exciting — yet challenging — times as technological advancements reshape our workplaces. So how can you as a leader adapt to rapidly changing technology in the workplace? This calls for leaders to be not only open-minded, but also comfortabl...

On today's show, I welcome Steve Tang , a distinguished figure who emerged from humble beginnings as the son of Chinese immigrants to become a CEO, chairman, Author and civic leader.  Steve shares his inspiring journey, emphasizing the importance of education, resilience, and seizing opportunities in high-growth environments. He talks about leading through various crises, including 9/11, the 2008...

A recent Gallup study shows a concerning trend: workplace engagement has plummeted to an 11-year low. As leaders, it is crucial to cultivate a culture of engagement among our teams. Yet, this goal is far from easy. To address this challenge, we can look to companies like Spotify, who have pioneered innovative approaches to keep their employees motivated. Remember, change begins with engagement. By...

My guest today is The General manager of Daimler Truck North America and a board member and treasurer for Women in Manufacturing Joanna Cooper. Joanna shares her unexpected path from aspiring real estate mogul to influential leader in the manufacturing industry. Despite a finance background, her career took a pivotal turn when she ventured into purchasing at Detroit Diesel, leading to a series of...

Have you started building your personal brand? Personal branding and the art of crafting a unique identity through your communication style is crucial to your role as a leader. Your communication style serves as the foundation of your leadership brand. It's the signature that defines how you're perceived and remembered by others. As I always say, personal branding is a journey of self-discovery—it...

Libby Wagner , a multifaceted professional who seamlessly blends her backgrounds as a poet, author , speaker, and business consultant is who I have the pleasure of having on today. Libby shares the transformative journey from teaching English and experiencing personal loss to creating a new path in the business world. She discusses the importance of art, specifically poetry, in fostering courage,...

Throughout this month, we've been exploring the critical role of communication, and today, we shine a spotlight on how intentional dialogue can elevate leadership and foster well-being within our teams. Simon Sinek once said, "Leadership is not about being in charge, it's about taking care of those in your charge." By embracing the power of meaningful conversations, we can elevate our leadership i...

My guest today Dr. Priya Nalkur , an accomplished executive and leadership coach, psychologist, and author with an inspiring background that spans Harvard to Yale.  orn and raised in Canada, Priya shares her journey from facing racism and discrimination as a child to embracing her heritage and leveraging her experiences to foster inclusive leadership. We discuss her book, 'Stumbling Towards Inclus...

Are you leading as a coach, guiding your team towards success, or are you primarily directing, dictating tasks without fostering growth and empowerment? As a coach and leader, I want to challenge you to consider your approach to team dynamics. Think of yourself as the passenger in the driver's seat, guiding and encouraging, rather than the driver on the field. A true leader doesn't play the game;...

Michelle Merritt , Chief Strategy Officer of  D&S Executive Career Management and executive career management expert joins me today to discuss strategies for managing career transitions, salary negotiations, and the importance of networking. Michelle shares insights on guiding executives through career changes, the significance of preparing for interviews, and crafting effective resumes and Linked...

As we embark on a new week filled with possibilities, I wanted to kick things off by diving into a topic that holds immense importance for leaders like yourself: the art of active listening. True mastery lies not in the words we speak, but in our ability to truly listen. This week, let's focus on effective engagement through active listening. Remember, impactful communication begins with an open e...

In this episode of Dominate Your Day, I explore the crucial theme of organizational culture with my guest Dan Bredesen , author of 'The Seeds of Culture.' Dan talks about his unique journey from a Wisconsin farm to leading sales teams at a Fortune 500 company and how his diverse experiences shaped his understanding of culture in the corporate world. We discuss Dan's concept of 'culture farming,' w...