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Today’s guest is a transformative figure in workplace culture and inclusivity. He is not just an advocate for belonging in the workplace; he's a trailblazer in the truest sense. With two bestselling books, "Belonging at Work" and "Imagine Belonging," he has become a guiding light for executives, leaders, and visionaries committed to cultivating environments where safety, trust, and a sense of belo...

For today’s guest, the joy in real estate sales is forging genuine relationships with her clients. Since 2010, she’s worked closely with home buyers and sellers of all stages of life, guiding them to intelligent, winning decisions. She’s closed over $100 million in sales in nine years and 85% percent of her business is from referrals or repeat clients. I’ve mentioned more than once on this show ho...

Today's guest is a whirlwind of energy and insight. She is an award-winning international speaker and a vibrant pop artist, author, and mindfulness educator with over 25 years of experience in the corporate world.  Her unique perspective on workplace culture is captured in her concept of "The Belonging Equation: Safety + Choice = Belonging." She emphasizes the importance of creating environments w...

Today’s guest has held a wide array of leadership positions including, presidential campaign spokeswoman, nonprofit executive director, award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker, and she received a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. And proving that she can do anything she puts her mind to: two days before this episode aired she became a Grammy-winning jazz producer!...

Today’s guest is on a mission to help entrepreneurs significantly impact the world.   She is a seasoned Executive Coach with over two decades of experience. Her expertise spans from coaching clients with eight-figure businesses to solo entrepreneurs.  With a focus on simplifying the complex and bridging the gap between theory and execution, she specializes in creating systems that consistently del...

Today’s guest is a Wall Street lawyer turned talk show host, social dynamics expert, and entrepreneur, whose affinity for social influence, interpersonal dynamics, and social engineering has led him to, and through, many unique situations. He spent several years abroad, speaks five languages, and has worked for various governments and NGOs overseas. His travel took him through war zones and got hi...

Today’s guest is a remarkable leader in inclusion and diversity.  She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Transformation Journeys Worldwide, a global consultancy dedicated to fostering fully trans and gender expansive-inclusive organizational cultures. With a keen focus on transgender and gender-expansive matters, she has received accolades for her tireless advocacy work from the likes of Georgia Diversi...

Today’s guest is a sought-after speaker who has shared the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President.  A prolific author of books on sales, marketing, and influence, for years he was best known for his book “Endless Referrals” - that is until he released “The Go-Giver” a business parable he co-authored. It joined The Wall Stree...

Today’s guest is a relationship strategist and speaker specializing in transformation, change management, and culture. Her TEDx talk, "Why You Should Regularly Talk with Strangers," champions the power of human connection and has been translated into 15 languages, demonstrating her global impact as a thought leader. She takes a neuroscience-based approach, challenging others to embrace change, wea...

Two decades ago, Business Week said today’s guest “may be the ultimate entrepreneur for the Information Age,” because he’s as focused on spreading ideas as the ideas themselves. He is a world-renowned speaker and author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. Entrepreneur said his blog was “one of the most-loved marketing blogs...

Today’s guest is on a mission to create better leaders and workplaces, particularly by advancing women and promoting inclusivity. Her journey has taken her through organizations like Coca-Cola, and she made history as the first female CEO at Linkage. With over 25 years of experience in leadership, she has a unique talent for crafting powerful visions and inspiring teams to turn them into reality....

Today’s guest is an immigrant who went from incredible poverty to founding a multi-million dollar business. She was born in an orphanage in Mexico and her first shot out of poverty was an opportunity to play basketball for the Mexican National Team – a shot she missed because she had broken her collarbone. Undeterred, she managed to immigrate to the United States on a basketball scholarship. With...

Today’s guest believes that success isn't solely about reaching an endgame; it's about making progress on our goals while falling in love with the process. As the author of best-selling books like "The Four Year Career," his principles have transformed the lives of countless individuals. His insights were so impactful that he graced the cover of Success Magazine, solidifying his status as a though...

Today’s guest is an award-winning executive coach with more than 25 years of team management, business development, and sales leadership experience. Early in her career, she was recognized for her ability to negotiate multimillion dollar contracts with senior executives of numerous Fortune 500 companies. Having mastered the art of high-ticket sales, she went on to mentor, coach, and develop some o...

Today’s guest is on a mission to empower purpose-driven women service entrepreneurs.  She guides women in building strategic networks that lead to referrals, collaboration, visibility, and, perhaps most importantly, fun. Her work extends to female founders, helping them connect and grow through authentic connection strategies and private membership communities.  She firmly believes that strategic...

Today’s guest is the entrepreneur behind 3 multi-million dollar companies, having founded and sold two of them before reaching his 35th birthday. He is a former small business journalist for The Wall Street Journal, and he is the author of “Profit First,” “The Pumpkin Plan,” and “The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur,” which BusinessWeek deemed “the entrepreneur’s cult classic.” His books have been transl...

Today’s guest is a true powerhouse of talents and expertise. She effortlessly blends her roles as a "word nerd" and a "data junkie" – a writer and a market researcher -- to create meaningful impacts in the worlds of business and higher-education marketing.   With an unwavering focus on customer insights, she helps organizations make decisions grounded in data and designed for success. Her achievem...

Today's guest is a global visionary in the realm of organizational strategy and culture, transformational leadership, global inclusion, and strategic storytelling. He is the Chief Visionary Officer of Pneumos LLC, a management consulting and coaching firm with a global footprint. He's on a mission to reshape how organizations approach equity, diversity, and inclusion. With a career spanning over t...

In a world filled with unexpected challenges, today's guest has transformed her life's journey into a beacon of support and guidance for widowed parents. For two decades, she led transformation projects for IBM across five continents, mastering the art of managing cross-functional teams and implementing innovative business solutions. However, at 43 years old, her life took an unforeseen twist when...

Today’s guest is on a mission to help leaders work together toward a bright future for all.  She is editor in chief of the Apex Award-winning Leader to Leader journal, founded by Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Frances Hesselbein, and partner and trusted advisor to former CEO of Boeing and Ford Alan Mulally, considered one of the greatest leaders of the 21st Century. Her fields of expertis...

Today's guest has dedicated his life to fostering understanding and acceptance for a misunderstood community. With a deep-rooted belief in the importance of education and advocacy, he has been at the forefront of providing resources, training, and support for transgender children, youth, and their families. In 2021, he took to the TEDx stage at the University of Washington, delivering a powerful t...

Today’s guest has spent equal time in her life as a performer and a maintenance technician.  She is an author, educator, speaker, LGBTQIA+ advocate, and compassionate DIY expert known widely as the Trans Handy Ma'am. Her unique brand of compassionate education in the Home Repair space has earned her internet fame. Her expertise includes rental maintenance, landlord negotiations, clogs, drywall, pa...

Today’s guest lives in a world where creativity knows no bounds. She is on a mission to unleash untapped creativity, helping teams reach new heights of collaboration and problem-solving. With over two decades of experience, her expertise spans various sectors, from education to private enterprise. Her passion and energy are infectious, and her innovative approach has garnered acclaim and recogniti...

Today’s guest is a communication maestro. He is an influencer, author, and speaker who has carved a niche in helping individuals and organizations succeed through effective communication. He started his entrepreneurial journey at 14, turning a weekend car wash gig into a thriving business where he made more money than his teachers by age 15. He’s led sales teams, guided Premier League Football Clu...

Today’s guest is a passion instigator.  She teaches her clients to replace inaction and fear with explorative, confident, forward movement in their lives. For over 30 years, she has been a strengths-based coach who helps business owners struggling with ADHD, social anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, and other invisible disabilities to take decisive action, build lasting relationships, and bring...