Eye of Power

Guest BRIGHAM AVERY brings wit, energy, and charm to the Eye of Power Podcast. Brig is the creator and host of the show Hollywood & Ivy, found on the Chicago Cubs network https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/.If you're a Cubs fan, sports fan, fan of pop culture, or just want a laugh and to hear some great stories, check out his show, which features famous guests, all with a love of Chicago and the...

This episode feature's an analysis of the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election through various lenses, all with the aim to maximize our personal power. We look at policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, along with how they are being perceived. Most importantly, we provide a way to break the us vs. them, Democrat vs. Republican, red vs. blue framing to come together, or at least restore respect...

In this episode of the Eye of Power Podcast, Tom talks with Rob Sullivan about the nature of our experience and perceptions and how we might enhance our lives through paying attention and remaining open to exploration and discovery. A bit about Rob:Over the past 15+ years, Rob has developed a strong reputation among corporate clients and has delivered workshops in Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Engl...

Tom speaks with Dagna Bieda, an Engineer turned Coach for Engineers and ambitious professionals in tech. They cover Dagna's technological, logical, and practical approach to professional and personal development. With 10+ years of coding experience and coaching since 2019, she’s the tough love, “been in your shoes” kinda Coach. Her clients' backgrounds include a spectrum ranging from ICs to CTOs,...

Tom's guest this week is Dr. Noah St. John, who is known worldwide as “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®” and “The Mental Health Coach to The Stars.” Working with Hollywood celebrities, 8-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executives and elite entrepreneurs, Noah is famous for helping his coaching clients make more in 12 weeks than they did in the past 12 months, while winning their lives b...

This week on the Eye of Power Podcast Tom welcomes Dr. Wendy O'Connor to discuss the ways professional women can and do both limit their personal power and reclaim, even expand their agency. Dr. Wendy is a Stanford trained positive psychologist and success coach for female entrepreneurs. She helps women design their most meaningful, intentional, and fulfilling lives and businesses. Utilizing her s...

Joining Tom this week is Dan Ramm. Dan is an author, writer, Emmy nominated producer, and business partner with Joe Mantegna at Acquaviva Productions since 2001. Dan has dozens of credits, including Criminal Minds, Gun Stories (now in season 14, Hollywood Weapons; Fact or Fiction (In season 6), and Booger Bottom USA. He has multiple awards for writing and producing, including 5 Telly Awards, Winne...

Tom Dardick sits down with John Hewitt, a business visionary renowned for achieving business success by making a profound impact on countless lives. John, the mastermind behind Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax, shares his journey of creating thousands of millionaires through franchising, innovation, and a relentless commitment to growth. Tune in to explore the principles that fueled John’s success a...

Today's guest is Melissa Harris, whose company WYSHBONE was born out of a passion to help others thrive after major life events, focusing on transition and loss. Loss in any form, can be devastating. It can make you question everything. But when you are ready and with the appropriate support, you can turn the loss into a thoughtful transition that can serve yourself in ways you may not have even i...

Nic Caputo is the director of an agency for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He shares the life lessons and philosophy that have resulted in a leadership style that positively impacts many, many people. As a self-taught artist, Nic has always challenged himself to do the difficult. That means he does not shy away from problems, whether they are technical or with people. Rather, he humbly asks pow...

We have the ability to find creative solutions, even without abundant resources, when we visualize and dream big. That is the most crucial step in shaping your own life. In today's episode, Tom and Scott Allan, the bestselling author of Fail Big and Do the Hard Things First, delve into the concept of personal agency –  the power to shape your own life. Drawing on Scott's experience overcoming chal...

Tom speaks with Gretchen Villegas about her extensive experience in leading global nonprofit organizations across diverse cultural contexts. They discuss her insights into cultural challenges and her visual diagram tool for understanding organizational intersections and value exchange. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of being present, offering support, active listening, and thought par...

Tom and Curt explored the concepts in Curt's book Five Stones for Slaying Giants, focusing on the importance of passion, excellence, vision, value, and confidence in achieving success. They also explored the changing dynamics of communication, particularly in the context of sales, and the need for salespeople to adapt to new technologies and the way younger consumers prefer to gather information....

Imagine ditching the boring office grind and designing killer custom socks from anywhere in the world. That's the life at Sockrates, a company run by the awesome Sam Moses, the founder and CEO of Sockrates, an innovative custom promotional sock provider. Sam unveils his leading disruptive production strategy for creating custom socks with a remote and passionate team. They also explored the impact...

Discover how leadership styles are evolving in the era of remote work. Join Tom Dardick and Cheri Mason as they discuss the transformative power of relational leadership in a virtual work environment. In this episode, Cheri shares her journey of leading a large organization through the transition to remote work during the pandemic. Emphasizing the significance of a relational leadership style, Che...

This episode is a departure from previous Eye of Power installments in two ways. First, this is just me, speaking off the cuff, no script or research prepared. Second, it's directly about the Eye of Power business approach, something we haven't discussed before. The Eye of Power is a multi-tool. It functions as a flashlight, map, and compass to help us see those parts of ourselves that would other...

Isn't it a great feeling to be served by someone who is great at what they do? It's even better to be that person who is great at what they do. Being a professional is not just for a few talented individuals. It's for everyone. In today's episode we take the inspiration of being on the set of the Outdoor Channel series Gun Stories as inspiration for what being a professional is all about. The take...

Get ready for an enlightening conversation as Tom Dardick sits down with the “Turn Around Queen” and the “CEO Whisperer,” Victoria Pelletier. In this episode, Victoria shares her journey from becoming a COO at just 24 to her current role as a keynote speaker and author of Influence Unleashed. They delve into critical topics such as personal branding, where Victoria breaks down her four key compone...

Tom Dardick and Dr. Eric Holsapple discuss the importance of mindfulness, presence, and focus in personal and professional life, with a particular emphasis on the detrimental effects of excessive stress and distractions. They also explore the cultural shaping of boredom, the significance of relationships, and the need for active listening and empathy in building connections. Lastly, they highlight...

Tom Dardick and Pamela Wagner discuss the importance of work-life balance, emotional self-awareness, and respect for others' mental and physical spaces in the context of a rapidly changing technological landscape. They also explore the impact of academic background, the culture of overworking, and the emerging trend of automation on personal and professional growth. Lastly, they share their person...

Tom Dardick and John Graham discuss John's journey of overcoming anxiety and developing extraordinary memory abilities, with a focus on the importance of acknowledging and processing suppressed emotions and the role of self-care in this process. They also delve into the influence of societal conditioning on individuals' mindsets and actions and the significance of deconditioning and managing negat...

Tom Dardick and Shane Sprigs discuss the benefits of remote or hybrid work, emphasizing the need for work-life balance, team engagement, and intentionality in businesses. They also highlight the importance of strong relationships, facilitation, and intentional communication in remote work environments, citing the success of their personal experiences and the failures of many companies during the p...

Tom Dardick and Rich Layton discuss the concept of 'the cost of confusion' in organizations, emphasizing the importance of effective communication, understanding interpersonal conflicts, and managing cultural differences. They also highlight the need for leaders to be present, honest, and courageous, and for clients to genuinely want transformation. Lastly, they share their personal experiences an...

We talk a lot about the importance of curiosity in the Eye of Power community. Today, we take a fresh look at the nuances of curiosity through the eyes of the beloved children's books character Curious George, by H.A. Rey. The lovable monkey's adventures and misadventures help children and adults alike better appreciate the need to stay curious but to also balance that curiosity with a cultivated...

Tom and Rebecca discussed the challenges and opportunities of leadership in the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, with a focus on the needs of small businesses in the industry and the importance of balancing regulatory burdens. They also shared personal experiences and perspectives on overcoming adversity, managing neurodiverse conditions, and the impact of physical limitations on career paths...