Bold Business Podcast

Originally published by Jason Cutter host of the Authentic Persuasion Show . Find out more about this podcast. How do we find the missing elements that are keys to our success? How do we move forward and go to where we need to go? Do you want to make sure your actions align with yourself in the future? In this episode, Jess and I talk about the importance of a company's mission. We talked about ma...

We bear responsibility for our actions, and yet most of us only look at this obligation insomuch as it impacts ourselves / our lives. The thing is … there are people watching us, deciding how they feel about the actions we take, and whether or not the outcomes are something they want to change or embrace. Jess Dewell and special co-host Joan Schnepp (her mom) host mother/daughter duos Marilyn Shan...

The right action at the right time is only part of the equation. The other part is recognizing when something is working (or not) and choosing to make intentional adjustments. More time engaging with your strategy may be necessary, yet using four or more hours differently may also be needed. As you plan for next year, consider what you can do to shake things up. Listen in as Jess Dewell talks with...

In this conversation, Tobin Lehman, President at New North, shares how he planned his sabbatical, prepared his team, and then stepped back knowing that he could not predict what he would come back to. He shares the purpose for taking time away, what he learned about himself, what his team learned they needed from him, and how he will be strategic about taking more time to reflect and assess opport...

What you are excited about, what you prioritize, is what your teams will follow. The intersection of what your company can be the best at, while staying true to the mission … this is where value can be added to all stakeholders. Building on past wins and saying no to ideas outside of the current strategic initiatives brings the opportunity for greater achievement. Jess Dewell welcomes Luke Layman,...

Today we are talking about customer-centricity and how to identify opportunities our business has to grow. Jess Dewell welcomes Jay Haynes, Founder & CEO of thrv.com; Dr. Kelly Henry, Business Consultant and Coach; Luke Layman, CEO Vector Solutions, Inc.

In this conversation, Michael Silverman, CEO of Flipp, shares how important it is to embrace changes so that technology, customers, and team knowledge can in concert to grow the company. Frameworks and leadership styles underpin how Flipp uses available information to adapt. Listen in as host Jess Dewell and Michael Silverman talk about setting priorities, learning along the way, and pinpointing w...

How you spend your time sends a message to the rest of the organization. Intentionally taking time to reflect, assess, and evaluate where your company has been and where it is going creates clarity for what is truly a priority. Making sure priorities are aligned to strategic initiatives requires discipline. That discipline reflects in the one thing we all have in common: 24 hours in a day. A Prese...

Today we are talking about the vital qualities to lean into, so you can navigate your company's success. Jess Dewell welcomes Myoshia Boykin-Anderson and Kurian Tharakan to the BOLD Business Podcast Livestream.

In this conversation, E.A. Csolkovits, Founder of GIVERS University, talks about the way discernment can be used to nurture relationships. Two of the many things he shares are how important reframing negative situations and setbacks are and knowing what you believe in. Listen in as host Jess Dewell and E.A. Csolkovits talk about the most significant results come from seeming insignificant moments.

How we show up to each situation, and its relative stress on us, is the capacity we have for emotional resilience. A world with high stress and dramatic change lurking just beyond what we can see requires that we are able to flex in our actions, thinking, and feelings. Those pressure cooker situations also require a high level of self-awareness and the ability to trust yourself and lean into your...

One can't overstate the importance of being able to flex in action, feeling, and thinking to build emotional resilience. In this discussion, receive actionable tips, personal experiences, and results! Jess Dewell welcomes Ben Baker, President and CEO Your Brand Marketing; Mark Carruthers, Principle, Senior Consultant; and Andrew Hutton, Founder & CEO Day One, to share their insights and experience...

Culture is determined by the way work is done. It connects every business function and person together. Being able dig deep when results and outcomes are not as expected requires a willingness to notice what's present that creates undesirable results. This information will be the information used to change and it includes acknowledging assumptions and unlearning. Jess Dewell shares insights from T...

In this interview, Dan Irvin, Professional Speaker, shares his 20 years of learned experience from being CEO and COO in companies. Commitment to rituals to focus attention; reverence for the time to do deep work; and insights from his experiences ... all are elements of building and expecting accountability applicable to any business leader and their team. Listen in as host Jess Dewell and Dan Irv...

You must fight for your culture. It is silent, it is not-squeaky, and it is easy to forget. However, culture is where capacity is built. That capacity is where creativity, innovation, and the ability to speak up with good intention happen. Jess Dewell discusses with Anthony Minessale, CEO at SignalWire, and Steve Simpson, Director at Keystone Management, the results of investing time and energy in...

In this interview, Molly McGrath, Founder Hiring & Empowering Solutions, LLC, discusses the importance of communication – and over-communication – as a skill to support consistent action to face change. She shares three things that every business leader needs to navigate uncertainty while staying grounded and having the capacity to expand your thinking. Listen in as host Jess Dewell and Molly McGr...

There are three ways to be more intentionally adaptable: 1) continue to create value, 2) solve the right problems at the right time, and 3) be present and real. Small changes will start to create different (and more) impact to build internal company resilience. The more dynamic your company, the more opportunities may be realized. Listen to Jess Dewell share the insights from Rick Hall, CEO of Agi...

In this interview, listen in to Michelle Seiler Tucker, Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated, share the three questions every business must ask themselves. To help you answer those questions, it is imperative that you begin with the end in mind, reverse engineer, and keep working on the skills you need to move toward success. Jess Dewell and Michelle discuss what is important to remember...

Constant change is our reality, how can businesses adapt? Actionable tips, personal experiences, and results to expect are all wrapped into this discussion Jess has with Steve Chaparro, Principal at Culture Design Studio, and Mike Wittenstein, Story Miners about the deep work that design thinking and innovation thrive on.

Asking good questions is a key element of intentional conversations. Planning ahead (know your prospect), knowing what the purpose of the dialog is (where you are in the sales cycle), and creating a safe space to share problems (allow in curiosity) is time well spent. Your system and self-awareness allow you to find the right time to create ways to work together. Join Jess Dewell as she talks with...

In this interview, Jeffrey Harry, Positive Psychology Play Keynote Speaker, discusses how to have more fun by expanding our viewpoint to ensure we walk the talk, work on conflict, and keep initiatives on time. His viewpoints touch on the biggest issues companies face leadership teams look to the future about how to support, develop, and engage every person in the organization. Listen in with host...

To better understand achievement, we are digging into what it takes to reach our goals. Three things you will hear about are: the power of a system; how to show up; and, that achievement may be uncomfortable sometimes. Jess Dewell talks with Marie Hale, founder and CEO of fwd@revolution, about the overlooked aspects of goal setting that can carry us through times of uncertainty and high stress.

In this interview, Tracie Lamourie, Managing Director of Lamourie Media, discusses how she faced issues around business growth. There are structures and profitability points that we look at and use to confirm alignment to the businesses' three- and five-year plans. Lamourie shares with Jess Dewell how she faced overwhelm, built inner strength, and is currently building an adaptable business.

In this interview Hector Simoudis, co-Founder eLearning Partners (formerly VP Legacies), shares the journey of making product changes and rebranding. The importance of knowing what product produces most revenue, provides the most impact to clients, and has the most success stories are the metrics they used to reduce 15 products…down to one. He and Jess Dewell explore the many layers of focus and h...

There are three ways to ask better questions: 1. Be curious and use words wisely; 2. Challenge what we "know"; and 3. Have in mind an idea of what a productive outcome is. Asking questions in a leadership position creates more opportunities. Increasing adaptability of your teams means incorporating their experiences and ideas to solve problems and create impactful solutions. This also means lettin...