97% Effective

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Raj Shiva oversees market conduct compliance at one of the largest financial firms on Wall Street. A former Fx sales and derivatives trader who grew up in Africa and Asia, she shares her “squiggly” career path, the keys to re-enter the workforce after an absence – and the bold and intentional moves to design th...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com  SHOW NOTES:  Previously on 97% Effective, Leesa Soulodre, Founder and General Partner at R3i Capital, discussed how she is filling a “missing middle” in venture capital and practical steps for leveling the playing field in her industry. In this continuation episode, Leesa speaks more to how she broke through as a woman in...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Less than 2 out of every 100 dollars invested in venture capital goes to women and minority-owned startups. Leesa Soulodre, Founder and GP at R3i Capital, shares her experience transforming the world’s most promising deep tech companies by accelerating their growth. We discuss her views on elevating women in en...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com  SHOW NOTES:  What does it mean to be “Undeniable”? Stephen Childs, senior executive, thought leader and executive coach, is on a mission to help others achieve their ambitious goals and become the best versions of themselves. We discuss how he helped make Panasonic Automotive one of the most admired places to work – and b...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: What can leaders learn from pilots? Tenille Cromwell, chief pilot, shares four lessons from the cockpit that will make you a more effective leader. We look at how pilots communicate, work with their teams and navigate storms to complete their missions safely. Tenille, who flew her first solo flight at 17, draws...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com  SHOW NOTES:  It’s real: Most Asians and Asian Americans don’t speak up, which seriously stunts their rise to leadership positions in corporate America. In this continuation episode, Joy Chen, CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute, shares what she is doing to help Asian Americans – and corporate leaders – address t...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com  SHOW NOTES:  Asians are among the most educated group in US society, but become the “first hired and last promoted” when it comes to rising in corporate America. Joy Chen, CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute (MLI), shares her career ascent and perspectives, and how she puts that to work to service others through...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: What can we learn from global leaders -- who routinely face culture shock -- about navigating differences and leading diverse teams? Gabor Holch, intercultural leadership expert and author, shares his experience helping thousands manage, lead through, and harness culture shock to get ahead, and get results. We...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach:  www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Every day we’re told to be more confident, and that confidence leads to success. Is that truth – or a comforting fantasy? It’s true that under confidence can hold us back, that many leaders tend to be confident -- and that we promote and elect individuals who exude confidence. But there’s substantial evidence...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Does your resume seem sound – but you’re not attracting interest for senior roles? Or you get interviews but no offers? Keith Wolf, Managing Partner at Murray Resources, shares his veteran experience in recruiting and job placement to address the tough questions that many aspiring job seekers face. We discuss h...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com Previously on 97% Effective, Professor Margaret Ann Neale from Stanford discussed the core ideas from her must-have book on negotiation, Getting (More of) What You Want. But in the example we used, one of Michael’s clients who was negotiating a promotion, we left out one very important fact: The client was a woman. In this...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com Almost every interaction we have involves negotiation – yet most of us fail to apply sound strategies that would get us more of what we want. Margaret Ann Neale, Distinguished Professor Emerita at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, shares research from her book, Getting (More of) What You Want, which shows how inexp...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Abhijit Bhattacharya, Global Career Coach at S&P Global, shares his experience co-founding the company's pioneering Internal Coaching Program, which has coached more than 2,500 employees worldwide since its establishment in 2019. We discuss major takeaways from extensive coaching data, best ways to set...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: The C-suite – there’s a lot of storytelling about this world – but how do you rise there, survive and thrive there? Nihar Chhaya, Executive Coach for C-Suite Leaders and President of PartnerExec, shares his experience helping Fortune 50 executives do well for themselves, but also produce superior business and s...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Hard truth: communication is viewed as one of the top, and most harshly judged, leadership skills. And poor communication is one of the top reasons people don’t get promoted. Chip Davis, voice and acting coach, shares how to improve your delivery, drawing on his extensive experience bringing out the best in act...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Julia Steel is a keynote speaker, award-winning author, facilitator and coach based in Melbourne, Australia. She shares what it means to “Stand Up, Step Up, and Show Up.” We discuss what people get wrong about power, finding power after powerlessness, unlocking the hidden power in your team, and the fine line b...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Behavioral science – the science of understanding why we do what we do – has been hailed as producing simple interventions that can dramatically impact results. But that’s wildly overblown, argues Jason Hreha, CEO of Persona, which connects the world’s best executive assistants with companies. We discuss behavi...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Ziya Muhamedcani, Founder of the Madison Company and Sales Institute Japan, has increased the effectiveness of sales forces around the world since 1992. We discuss what makes a great sales representative – and how those critical skills and habits can also accelerate our careers inside companies. A true American...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Claire Harbour, Career Coach, distills what it really takes to make important -- and meaningful -- career transitions, drawing from her research and 20 years of coaching diverse individuals across the globe. She shares how to “recast your story” to clarify your values, shift your own mindset, and better tap the...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com  SHOW NOTES:  Jewel Edward Love Jr., Executive Coach, is the Founder and CEO of Black Executive Men, whose mission is to transform the lives of Black men across corporate America. We discuss the complexities that aspiring black executives face at work -- and how a Black executive coach can play a critical role in helping t...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Raquel Gonzalez-Dalmau, Executive Educator and Coach, shares her perspectives on coaching executives in the US and Europe. We discuss the connection between executive coaching and neurodiversity, her experience leading diverse workplaces and ways to successfully handle career transitions. Coaching in 4.5 differ...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Not feeling hopeful about organizations and the state of trust in our leaders? Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent, shares findings from his research that underpins his latest book, To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose. We discuss the four conditions that lead to more honesty, p...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Phillip Mohabir, CEO of Vivosurgery, shares how he successfully transitioned from an established company to starting his own firm. We discuss why hard work isn’t enough to accelerate your career, the value of precision when communicating with executives, and how to make bold but strategic moves – that increase...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Dr. John Schaffner is Director of the Ohio State Fisher Coaching Program. His research and work focus on coaching millennials and centennials. In a previous episode, John contrasted coaching to mentoring and therapy – and why we badly need a “GI Bill” to spread coaching. In this conversation, he shares how to b...

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Gricha Safarian, Founder of CACAO-TRACE, shares how he went from fermenting Cacao in Vietnam to making a 4.5 billion dollar proposal to help re-invent a troublesome supply chain. We discuss key moments in his journey: how he influenced large organizations; overcame entrenched opposition; and empowered his team...