Bold Business Podcast

There are double standards everywhere, one of which is how working parents are faced with expectations about the capability to work and raise their family. This program is for working parents - as we discuss the demands working parents face and the double standards and assumptions that working parents are faced with. Jess Dewell hosts panelists Tom Rhodes and Pam Barroway

The ability to adapt, grow, and keep a product that stays useful over time … these goals directly relates to specific traits and mindsets within a business. Adam Proehl will share with us highlights of his first 10 years as a business owner (of NordicClick) and what the next 10 may hold. Regardless of industry, taking a real look at where we are at and where we are going shapes the way we think an...

Each of us faces obstacles when we encounter BIG change. Whether it's how we evaluate, what's the first step, or even knowing the end goal – the execution is difficult because of the commitments and obligations we already have. Amy Charity joins Jess Dewell to talk about how to get uncomfortable … and succeed!

Our need for connection sometimes prevents us from showing we care; in this episode we will explore what to do about that dichotomy. Lasting business relationships, personal networks, and people in our community are all connections that, when cultivated, we can call upon. However, showing such connections that we care requires nuance, and without practice such overtures can be clumsy and misunders...

The concepts that we learn about taking one step at a time are not always sufficient; sometimes we must radically change techniques to get the results we want in real time. To do so requires a dual realization: understanding that we don't always know everything … and yet, we know enough to also recognize that sometimes we must change our thinking to meet goals. By embracing "we don't have to know...

Depending upon our experience – defined by gender and race, among other traits – we can make more of an impact by consciously using all aspects of our being with regard to communication. Every individual requires a secure level of confidence to move forward in the quest to achieve goals; and, recognizing what obstacles we may face interacting in diverse groups, we can build our authority and so ot...

Find out what inhibits our ability to embody confidence. When practicing confidence, we will know how it feels, what we see, and how we act to recall that courage and determination when we are faced with fear or insecurity. Having mastered the integration of emotion and movement, guest Tracy Revell joins Jess Dewell to share how we can all find and embody our guts and grace.

When we act without knowledge, regardless of intention, we may harm others. By increasing our awareness of how others react, we can figure out the questions to ask in order to take the right action at the right time. Abigail Manning visits The Voice of BOLD Business to talk about the awareness needed build trust, and take action.

With regards to transparency, what we share (or not) – that's all up to us. To build trusting relationships and connect to friends, family, and colleagues we discern the right information to share at the right time. When finances, work, and / or personal lives are filled with uncertainty it impacts every part of our existence. Lorraine Reguly talks with Jess Dewell about the importance of transpar...

Personal values and ethics are important even in seemingly mundane choices. In this program, panelists Tracey Revell and Charlena Jackson answer this question: "How do you live by your values and make ethical decisions?" Join Jess Dewell as she facilitates this fascinating and timely discussion.

Jess Dewell and Scott Scowcroft reflect back on impactful projects and programs with guests Alan Cohen and Stephanie Sims, summits and roundtables...and, yes, the inclusion of the oopses, flubs, and bloopers in our audio and video reels. Stop by, have a laugh, and enjoy.

When hearing terms like influencer or thought leader … maybe we think we are one. Not only are there certain identifiable actions thought leaders take, but also there are specific means of measurement. The ability and credibility that comes with influence can easily go to our heads, and it is up to us to keep ego out of mix. Ivana Taylor publisher of DIY Marketers and host of #BizapaloozaChat join...

Sometimes change is an experiment, its purpose to act and discover what works and what's new. Sometimes change is deliberate, to shift a paradigm or even change the culture of an organization. This latter function is the topic Jess Dewell talks about with Amy Myers, because of the importance in recognizing that change happens one behavior at a time.

We spend a large chunk of workweek with people whom we are hard-pressed to describe to others. When coworkers become valued colleagues, welcome acquaintances, or good friends, we have personal expectations of what those relationships signify. (And to make things even more confusing, others often advise what those rapports are supposed to mean). Tonya Dalhaus joins Jess Dewell to discuss how we can...

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...

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?"

When engaging the possibility that we can find additional perspectives from within, we become able both to ask better questions and to examine our beliefs. Without first holding up a mirror and becoming self-aware, it is difficult to image walking in another person's shoes or being truly empathetic. Jess Dewell delves into these areas and talks about the Power of Awareness.

Relationship-based strategies do not have to elude businesses! The ongoing digital transformation businesses face represents a new iteration of customer rapport and relationship management. Kelly Hungerford's expertise focuses on vital business-oriented strategies, and she joins Jess Dewell to talk about how brands can cultivate community.

Language is a constant in life. Being able to communicate to create connections, explain a new idea, and even build credibility ... each situation requires unique preparations. Ita Olsen joins Jess Dewell on the The Voice of BOLD Business Radio to discuss effective ways of communicating to promote buy-in.

When practicing skills and honing abilities, we can distinguish between what our body must do from what our mind must figure out – sometimes in milliseconds. When seeing women and men do seemingly impossible things, we know there is something different about them. David Amerland joins Jess Dewell to discuss this … and what we can do to make better decisions.

Having a meaningful purpose is just one way to figure out what mindset we want. At the same time, we hear information about what it means to have a growth (or fixed) outlook, and how either stance changes us. Jim Barnish Jr. and Benjamin Brown will share how to use all that information to cultivate the mindset we want with host Jess Dewell.

Change, something we all love to hate, occurs when there are feelings and data that show something isn't working anymore. These pressures though may not indicate exactly what to address. It's through conflict that we find the depth of our connection or disconnection with others that allow us to choose what to prioritize. Jess Dewell talks with Kevin Corcoran Jr. about Conflict: the midpoint betwee...

Manufacturing is here to stay – despite recent changes, people simply like their stuff. Businesses face pressures of technology change, regulation, and the way we look at the "waste" manufacturing creates. Jess Dewell talks with Dr. Federico Fioretto and Alexander Prinsen to talk about how to Fix a Leaky Business Model.

There are three elements to achieving goals, and they are not what you think. We can have the best intentions, support networks, and more than enough resources – and still fail. Listen in to Jess Dewell talk with Iva Ignjatovic and Scott Scowcroft discuss THE THREE things you need to change outcomes because Hope Without Action = More of the Same.

Kindness, compassion, forgiveness are all very different than acceptance. The concept behind "Let's Be Human," with Jess Dewell and Scott Scowcroft, is to take a look at ourselves and recognize that we also require kindness, compassion, and forgiveness – from ourselves – to forge onward to what's next. When we work on ourselves, it changes the lens through which we view others. We can find our bli...