Eye Openers Podcast

Are you tired of feeling frustrated and helpless when dealing with underperforming employees? Do you find yourself resorting to punishments and toughness as a way to motivate them?   It's understandable! But, let me tell you, using compassion and curiosity instead of anger and punishment can transform your interactions with employees and lead to much more productive and fulfilling relationships.  ...

Do you ever feel stuck between how you want to see yourself and how you ACTUALLY see yourself? It's not easy inhabiting a new identity or trying something new.   In this episode of Eye Openers, my guest Robyn Ivy, Coach, Photographer, and Intuitive who has worked with chimpanzees (for real!) discusses the power of finding that third perspective and how it can help you liberate yourself from feelin...

Are SO ready to leave behind 60-80 workweeks in the name of 'freedom' in your business?   Get ready to be inspired by the story of a 2nd-time Eye Openers guest and business owner, Daniel Felt of Kura Home, who managed to turn things around in a big way.    By shifting his focus to systems and processes, he went from working 60-hour weeks to only dedicating 5-15 hours a week to his business, leavin...

Have a favorite employee? That's perfectly natural.    And I'm going to tell you how to use that to the advantage of your whole crew.   In this episode of Eye Openers, I share practical tips on:   How to leverage your bright spot (fave team member) Hone in on their positive qualities And amplify that behavior across your team.    Grab your coffee and join me as we explore the transformative impact...

Behavior is influenced by the culture, values, and structure of your organization.    These elements are deeply embedded in your organization's fabric, and your team's behavior is shaped by the norms and expectations established by the company culture.    So, how do you bridge the gap between the hard skills that help you to accomplish tasks with the soft skills, critical for promoting positive ch...

Have you ever had to face a hard truth? I mean something that you knew was true in the back of her head, but you just kept avoiding it?   Let's talk about that.  In this week's episode of Eye Openers with Josh Daly, we discuss just that.  Humility.    And it can be humbling to recognize that you're the one holding back your business.    The Good News? You can do something about it!   Check out thi...

Are you a baseball fan? I was forced to watch baseball as a kid with a brother and dad who loved watching the home run kings hit it out of the park.   In 1998, two big names in baseball (McGwire and Sosa) were in a race to hit the most home runs that year. Yet, neither of their teams won the World Series that year.   Because home runs don't win games.   In baseball and business, the data shows us...

When's the last time you took a risk in your business?    It can be scary to take a gamble on something you're not 100% sure will work out. But, this is so necessary for growth and success.    Take it from Jacqueline Hudson - my latest guest of Eye Openers. She's a female founder who is disrupting the beauty industry with tech.    In this interview, Jacqueline shares: What she changed when Covid c...

Today, I'm celebrating my 50th episode! A first big milestone and more to come.    Thank YOU for helping me get here.    Whenever I hear from a listener who shares how much they loved an episode, I'm so grateful to hear it. Because that's exactly why I do this show.    Hearing how the guest overcame a challenge in their career or has an 'ah ha' moment during the interview feels rewarding and colla...

What do you picture when someone mentions company culture or values?   If your image includes a mandatory, company-wide softball game or forced kumbaya circle you're not alone.  That would make me want to avoid culture like  Covid-19!   And that's the problem! We can't fix our workplaces because we don't understand what culture is and why it matters.     Culture matters because it affects EVERYONE...

Stress can be sneaky and we're not always immediately aware of how it is showing up for us.    Have you found yourself self-soothing in unhealthy ways more than usual? Feeling adrift and wondering how you and your business will make it through this pandemic and beyond?    I'm here to tell you that it's okay to NOT be okay and you are NOT alone.     We get through these things together. (Well, toge...

When you think of building and running a successful business, I bet you think of massive amounts of hard work. And yes, there is hard work. But I invite you to consider:    What if it were easy?    This is the one question that often leaves my clients speechless. But I promise, it is NOT just fantastical thinking. This is a mindset shift that can help you as an entrepreneur tremendously.    Check...

You've got some spinach in your teeth, basically.    Have you ever had the unfortunate experience of walking around all day after a salad only to finally see that spinach in the bathroom mirror? Or discovered TP stuck to your heel? Don't you wonder why NOBODY took you aside and let you know and don't you wish they had?    You may be doing the equivalent of this in your business. These are otherwis...

Have you ever worked somewhere creativity goes to die ? Where when you pipe up with a suggestion in the morning meeting and your boss stares daggers at you?   My guest Samantha Hartley and I both know this feeling well and are passionate about changing cultures like this to thriving, joyful workplaces.    It's one of the reasons I was so excited to get together over our afternoon tea to chat!   Ch...

When was the last time you had fun? Like real lose-yourself-in-the-moment, honest-to-goodness play?    We are NOT robots.    When we're not doing the hobbies that light us up, being playful, and just being present for our lives, we can't show up fully in our businesses. And even worse we're missing out on our lives!   How play can increase your business success  Why it helps you get out of your co...

Did you know you have a superpower?   A superpower can be described as "wielding great power or influence." And hopefully using it for good and not evil :)   But when I use this term in coaching, I'm speaking about the superior SKILL and INFLUENCE an individual has in business.    If you're a business owner that's making $$$, it's because you offer something unique in the marketplace. Your goods o...

Do you dread having the hard conversations in your business? In fact, are you avoiding them?    You are NOT alone! I hear from so many people who struggle with this.    Well, friends, in this short, one-shot espresso version of Eye Openers, I'm here to help you improve your communication and become a stronger leader.    In this interview, I share:   Why good communication is everything when it com...

I think we can all agree that the last few years have been uniquely challenging. It's hard to plan ahead when the future has been so uncertain.   But leading from fear isn't going to get you where you want to go. That's why I'm so excited to share this recent discussion I had with Carole Ann Penney of Penney Leadership.   In this interview, we chatted about:   Our definitions of leadership and how...

Happy holidays! With Christmas upon us, I'm curious: Where's your head at?   Are you done with business for the year? Or not even slowing down one bit? Maybe somewhere in the middle?   No matter where your head's at, there's one thing you should still focus on:    Your Mindset.    This is why I'm thrilled to share my interview with Josh Gorra with you today on Eye Openers. He's a leader who has wo...

Starting a business is hard enough. But when your family looks to you to put food on the table, now that's really pressure. In business, we hear that failure is part of the process. That if you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough. But what if failure isn't an option? For my guest, Keno Mullings of The Mullings Group, that's exactly what he was facing. Having to provide for his family mea...

Have you ever been completely stuck when you had to make a big decision? Almost like you were paralyzed by not knowing what to do? In these moments, you trust your gut? Or is it all about the numbers in your business?  If you're relying on ONE way - and one way only - it's time to become more discerning. Check out the episode to learn: Why leadership is both a science and an art What it means to b...

Did you know putting your personal life before your business goals can lead to more of the good stuff?!  Find out how my guest on Eye Openers this week, Max Traylor, helps his clients build a sustainable business while making space for the things they really want out of life. We've had Max on before, and he's a lot of fun, but one thing I LOVE about this show is we got how I get to nudge my guests...

Have you ever wondered why you're working harder than everyone else in your business?   As an entrepreneur or leader in your business, you don't have to be asked to work hard. It comes naturally to you.    But the #1 frustration I hear from my clients is that their team and employees are not as driven or engaged as they are.    Lisa Shorr shares her system for keeping her team focused and driving...

This episode, I'm sharing an interview I did over on Erica Rooney's podcast, From Now to Next . I had such a great time talking to Erica and I knew you'd enjoy our conversation too.    I share with Erica how I followed a typical college to career path and found myself in a job that I was passionate about but had terrible leadership. After that experience, I knew I had to help people in business to...

If you're running a growing business with a team, then you understand the tremendous value that a great employee brings. They are quite literally LIFE SAVERS! Do you have a high achiever on your team? Someone who loves working for your company, sees it as more than a job, and is eager to grow? The best thing you can do to guarantee your success is to nurture and develop that employee so that they...