Bombshell Business Podcast with Amber Hurdle

In this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle taps into the sage wisdom of communication expert and author, Kass Thomas. Together they discuss: *Seeking clarity and innovation through our differences. *Being willing to hear and receive what others are communicating. *How to communicate in a way that helps you reach your goals. *How to avoid toxic communication impacting your reali...

In this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle interviews Amy Lynn Durham, workplace well-being advocate and author of Create Magic At Work™.  Together, they immediately dive into the impact of spiritual intelligence (SQ) on the workplace by first defining spiritual intelligence as faith-neutral. Amy shares why elevating SQ helps companies improve their results, helps people develo...

In this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle interviews Crista Grasso, the go-to strategic planning expert for online entrepreneurs when they want to scale. Together they explore how to cut through noise and provide clarity on the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. In this episode you will learn: Why you need to simplify and...

In this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast I interview my friend, leadership expert and current chairman of the board of the National Speakers Association, Mike Staver. Together, we discuss: The real definition of courage What your followers really do when you are not around The three things every leader can do to insure leadership failure The importance of high gain activity and how to do...

In this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast I walk you through the different ways to exercise your confidence muscle. These three principles will set you up for success, so I break them down into actionable ways to uphold each principle. #1 Be curious, not judgemental. #2 Don’t take anything personally. #3 Don’t forget that your playing small doesn’t serve the world. I even give you homework...

In this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast I teach you the Bombshell Business Woman Coaching Framework, so no matter what you are going through, or who is or is not available to talk you through a challenge, you will have the framework to coach yourself through any problem. Move through these five filters to go from overthinking and flustered, to strategic, supported, and purposeful. Heart:...

The talent war wages on and it’s being fought in a tiny talent puddle! Yet, most tired job postings still read like an internal document meant to clarify the responsibilities and authority of the role, rather than the marketing tool they should be. If you want to attract your ideal talent to your company, you have to think like a candidate and act like a marketer. Lucky for you, in this episode of...

In this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast I walk you through my four favorite personality assessments so you can get a well-rounded picture of how you operate. With this self-awareness you can act with more confidence, lead better, and help others discover their best selves, too. But before I share all of the links I talk about in this episode, I am asking you to help Jean, our podcast pro...

Do you ever get asked a big picture question and in default you respond, “I don’t know?”  Well, guess what, toots? You aren’t getting away with that with me! In this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast I reveal why I do not accept that answer to any question in my coaching sessions. Then, I unpack how to genuinely feel like you might actually have the answers even if you feel stuck With a re...

In this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle responds to listener questions and frustrations around marketing their business products or services and around recruiting in a compelling way to attract applicants. With Amber’s 3 step system you can easily select a few strategies to focus on and measure so you can make steady traction over time and you can stop ping ponging around th...

Last week in episode #107 we talked about the five things to leave behind in 2021 so you can make space for new and better things in 2022. And today? We are going to cover the five things you can establish for a successful new year. Meaning, if you decide on these things it will give you inspiration and practical direction to tackle your new year in a way that supports who you want to become and w...

Remember as kids how around this year we used to clean out our toy boxes to make room for the new toys that Santa was going to bring?  Well, as we approach Christmas this week and the end of the year, I want to ask you to do something similar with your life. In this episode I’m going to suggest five things you want to leave behind in 2021. Why? So you can make room in your life’s toybox for new an...

The day after I got home from one of the most epic weeks I’ve had in a long time, speaking at and attending one of the most inspiring conferences ever, I immediately managed to kick off an equally horrible week, where the fit totally hit the shan…alllll week long. So in this episode I share my crummy week, then uncover the reasons why we can go from an epic week to a shiz show just like that. Then...

Last week I was privileged to be the opening keynote speaker for an over the top women’s conference. In this episode I talk about the experience, as well as three reasons why women NEED women-specific conferences: 1-Networking is safer emotionally and physically  2- You learn best practices by women for women  3-Women naturally create and nurture community For all of the details and amazing resour...

This BOMBSHELL IS BACK! That’s right! We rebranded the podcast BACK to Bombshell Business Podcast because the truth is the majority of you are women, and the men who engage in our community are self-aware, hungry to learn and totally secure in their masculinity to continue to be a “Bombshell Boy.” In this episode I share that my social legacy is empowering women not just with confidence, but with...

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Jeremy Torisk of Torisk Pro Advisors about acting at the speed of instruction. Adversity is nothing new to Jeremy, who has swung from the extremes of being homeless to recently selling his share of a very successful Telco Construction company after 30 years of extreme ups and downs in the Telco industry. He’s no...

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Sharon Grosch, a licensed clinical therapist. Sharon is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, a therapeutic modality used in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. She has extensive experience in both psychiatric hospital counseling and private practice, and has been in practice s...

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Tiffany Terczak, creator of Grocery Budget Bootcamp and Don’t Waste the Crumbs, a blog that teaches families how to eat real food on a budget.  Amber believes in fueling your body with premium fuel and managing the time and money you spend on your nutrition to perform at your peak and optimize your ability to le...

I cannot believe I (finally) made it to 100 episodes! And on top of that? My 100th episode publishes on my BIRTHDAY! So, let’s double celebrate!  As I reflect on the top five lessons I’ve learned through producing 100 podcast episodes, I also want to issue you five challenges. Then, I want to share some reflections and real talk about my past less than festive year because you know I’m transparent...

Did you know that before an average person speaks a single word they send over 250,000 messages? It’s the crazy truth!  Interested in learning more about performance-driven neurology, then you’ll want to experience my guest Larry Olsen as he shares: What percentage of your performance is driven by attitude. How our subconscious shapes our attitudes. How to overcome allowing our attitudes to inform...

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Joseph Fung, serial entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of Uvaro, a tech sales career accelerator and sales enablement platform purpose-built to provide sales teams with the information that they need, when they need it. Joseph speaks frequently on the topics of sales, leadership, diversity, and corporate social resp...

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Victoria Kennedy, CEO of Victorious PR, a media agency that helps entrepreneurs and real estate brokerages, among others, get featured in industry-specific publications, local press, podcasts, and top publications to be seen as industry leaders in their fields. Victoria has been featured in over 200 publications...

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Howard Tiersky, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Winning Digital Customers and founder of FROM, The Digital Transformation Agency and Innovation Loft. Howard teaches leaders that achieving customer love is the single most important criteria for business success, and that we can measure a brand’s level o...

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Emily Chang, a seasoned executive who has worked with some of the world’s most recognizable companies, and the author of The Spare Room: Define Your Social Legacy to Live a More Intentional Life and Lead with Authentic Purpose. Emily has found that living into her Social Legacy has not only deeply enriched her h...

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Jake Jacobs, founder of Jake Jacobs Consulting and author of Leverage Change: 27 Ways to Achieve Faster, Easier, Better Results...Immediately. James helps people and organizations through the change process and the problems they encounter along the way. With the right tools, any person or organization can make a...