Bold Business Podcast

In this interview with Jen Olson, we talk about the reality of being plunged into something totally different and some ways to approach the challenges unique to each of us. Especially when we feel blind-sided - and didn't see change coming - how we show up is an indicator of the strength of our leadership.

Misunderstandings come from what happens in a conversation. When only 2% of people have formal listening training, it's no wonder there is so much miscommunication. In this program, we will share research and best practices that show the importance of presence – i.e. truly and effectively listening – to increase achievement. Jess Dewell talks about the cost of not listening and shares insights fro...

THE tool to find real opportunity: building and integrating a dynamic SWOT analysis. This program is about using information to assess the current state of business to make impactful daily decisions. It's these decisions that create more opportunities over time. Jess Dewell shines a light on the positive influence of the SWOT as a tool for implementing your strategy, and shares insights from JW Ra...

How do we find our self imposed limits? This program is about the reasons we do what we do and what we can start doing right now to find and eliminate areas holding us back. Our success relies on how well we know ourselves as well as how we relate to others in varying situations. Jess Dewell shares what she learned about limiting beliefs from Michelle Shakti Anne, Brain Trainer, Jen Coken, Life Co...

Effective communication requires intention. Intention requires time and effort, both of which are in short supply in our demanding world. There are elements you can increase our awareness of, and a tool to practice to improve your communication. To lead by example. Christopher Wallace, President and Co-founder of Innerview, Michael O'Brien, Chief Shift Officer, and Margaret Watts Romney, Speaker C...

Your business has many directions it can travel. The one true direction, toward that new exciting level, we call the Red Direction. In this show, Jess Dewell delves into one question that will add clarity to the big questions you face in business today including How to stay competitive in a changing market, How to break through business plateaus, and how to respond to the changing expectations of...

Differentiation is everything. Obvious pressures push us to features, comparisons, and price. Even so, if your strategy doesn't include those pressures why do we still feel the need to put head space around them? Strategy isn't just more sales, it's positioning and thinking about the adaptability and longevity of the product. Jess Dewell, mentor to executives and founders, hosts Patti Haus, Conver...

Fostering an engaged employee experience, namely the interactions with your company from job posting to hiring to adding value to the work they (and you) do … is harder than you think. We all have stories of job seeking, hiring, and working where a company says one thing and does another. Usually such gaffes are unintentional – yet those gaps really impact the bottom line of your company. Tune in...

Our actions show what we prioritize. The perception of those priorities add to, or take away from, your organization's culture. The better you know what the culture is and can talk about it with new (and existing) stakeholders, the better you can leverage innovation and achievement. Jess Dewell, mentor to executives and founders, hosts Barbara Jaynes, Founder of Positively Funded, and Russell Denn...

Our life experiences are based on many things – one of which is the differences in how we live and work. These experiences shape our views, our expectations, and how we perceive loyalty, collaboration, and trust. Jess Dewell, executive and founder mentor, talks about the productivity of multi-generational teams with Phyllis Haserot, President & Founder of Practice Development Counsel.

With so many distractions and opportunities, focus can be difficult. What you do, the habits you cultivate, reinforce your ability to achieve your goals. Jess Dewell, mentor to executives and founders, discusses productivity, time, and more with guest Joe Workman, technology entrepreneur.

Technology changes at an incredible rate, yet many processes used to introduce people to your software haven't changed at the same rate. The way you introduce your product matters! Jess Dewell, mentor to executives and founders, talks with Greg Dickinson, founder of Omedym, to learn why we face the "death of the salesman."

Systems, processes, and results, oh my! We create systems and processes for our workflow, yet we don't always connect that important work to how we deliver product – specifically online. Jess Dewell, mentor to executives and founders, talks with Zachary Beach, Coach and Mentor and Real Estate Investor about effective delivery models.

There are times we make decisions that impact those around us. It is important to remember that people not involved in the decision-making process are impacted, too. Win-win situations can be elusive, especially when we don't include key elements into the way we think. Jess Dewell, mentor to executives and founders, and talks with Dr. Marlene Bizub, Certified Divorce Coach and Consultant, to explo...

We often find ourselves facing different situations depending on life experiences, family affluence, and choices made. Sometimes opportunities come easily, other times not so much. Our personal attitude and awareness of what we have because of who we are ... this is an honor. When using this mindset for good, we improve humankind. Jess Dewell talks with Jessica Pettit about creating a "culture of...

Today, technology is a core part of business – just like marketing and accounting. When we only think of technology as a tool to support functional areas in our businesses, we are at a deficit. When employed as a key part of overall business strategy, technology allows us to explore and make choices that: positively impacts our market position; allows us to better serve customers; and enables us t...

It's easy to look at others and critique their leadership style. It's harder to look objectively at that characteristic in ourselves. In this program, we will discuss important characteristics of leaders and how developed these skills are in our own professional lives. Jess Dewell hosts Patti Haus, conversation copywriter, to discuss necessary leadership characteristics.

What we prioritize is what we value. When looking at our choices, do they align with our values and move the needle toward growth? Growth of your business, growth of your team's capacity, growth of yourself as a leader? Jess Dewell, business consultant, executive and founder mentor, and growth entrepreneur, digs into the importance of that which you will not compromise.

Most things are out of your control, and yet you have the ability to think and act in ways that will influence the direction of your business. Your success will come from the way you think and the actions you take … and how aligned these interconnected items are. Jess Dewell discusses how to execute your growth strategy with panelists Dr. Amanda Barrientez, NFA Coach, and Joe Workman, technology e...

Being truly customer-centric includes knowing the reason that people buy your product. And that reason is found through experimentation. The way you test matters directly correlates to your ability to anticipate changing customer needs over time. Jess Dewell talks with Chris Dayley, Neuromarketer at Disruptive Advertising, about how to understand the connection you have to your customers.

The more you think up front in business, the easier it is to adapt, change, and even pivot as necessary. Yet most of us don't plan for what might happen when we begin implementation to achieve growth. To discuss having a fallback plan, Jess Dewell hosts panelists Zachary Beach Coach, Mentor, Real Estate Investor, and Steve Rosvold, CEO and Founder of CFO.University.

Is our vision enough to create and scale the business we lead? It's how you think, decide, and follow through. Having accountability matters, and impacts your company's realized and potential results. Jess Dewell talks about getting an outside perspective on your business with Don Cohen and Greg Thiesen, founders of SecondOpinion.how.

The intention brought to thinking about what we want to accomplish impacts the end result. Listen in as Jess Dewell and co-host Teodora Petkova discuss: "How do you know when you've crossed the line from necessary work to busy work?"

You have an immediate opportunity to increase profitability 100% with just a few small adjustments to how you do business. The adaptability and flexibility require specific skills and perspectives. Jess Dewell talks with Jeffry Caudle, Founder of NeuroDash, about building a business plan that lasts 100 years.

People come to us for specific information. That knowledge is specifically what people perceive about us … what we can contribute to what will keep us top-of mind-for our area of expertise. Jess Dewell talks about thought leadership and market positioning with Annalisa Parent, CEO and founder at Date with the Muse.