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KL024 Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, MCC #1 Female Coach in the World and Past President of the International Coach Federation Meaningful Conversations Episode Summary I interviewed Marcia Reynolds, who is rated the top female coach in the world and is global expert in holding mind-changing conversations, to learn how leaders can have meaningful conversations even when they are difficult.   Bio Marcia Rey...

KL023 Joel Block Hedge Fund Manager, CPA, Venture Capitalist, Keynote Speaker and Author Business Leadership Strategies Episode Summary Listen to this episode to hear my interview with Joel Block as he shares business leadership strategies. He explains how leaders can lead with financial integrity, intelligence and why it matters. Bio A money business insider, Joel’s a long-time venture capitalist...

KL022 Beata Kirr National Managing Director, Head of Private Client Core Strategies at Bernstein Wealth Management Women and Wealth Episode Summary This episode of the Keep Leading!™ podcast is dedicated to women and those that love them! I sat down with Bernstein Wealth Management’s National Managing Director and Head of Private Client Core Strategies, Beata Kirr, to talk about wealth creation an...

Dr. Steven Stein Founder and Executive Chairman of MHS. Author of "The EQ Leader" and co-author of "The EQ Edge" Emotional Intelligence and Your Success Episode Summary What is the difference between your IQ and your EQ? Why does it matter? I sat down with Dr. Steven Stein the Founder and Executive Chairman of Multi-Health Systems to discuss this. In this episode, we explore the importance of emot...

Dorothy Siminovitch Speaker, Author, Executive and Mentor Coach Gestalt Coaching Episode Summary In the world of leadership development there are many options. In this episode learn how leaders can support leaders using an approach pioneered by Dr. Dorothy Siminovitch—Gestalt Coaching and Awareness IQ.  Bio Dorothy E. Siminovitch, PhD, MCC is an international leadership, team, and organizational c...

KL019 Simon T. Bailey Breakthrough Strategist Be the Spark Episode Summary “Great customer service is no longer about going the extra mile, it’s about going the extra inch!” I discussed this and other great advice for leaders with International Keynote Speaker, Simon T. Bailey. Listen and learn how you can “Be the Spark!””  Bio Simon T. Bailey is a Breakthrough Strategist whose life’s purpose is t...

KL018 Dr. Laura Sicola Vocal Impact Expert Mastering Your Leadership Voice Episode Summary Many people experience the frustration that comes from having their words misunderstood or outright ignored. Could this be a symptom they are not making the impact they want to make as a leader? Listen to my interview with Dr. Laura Sicola, a linguist, who explains how leaders can “master their leadership vo...

Laura Paramoure President at eParamus, Speaker on Training ROI Measurement Matters Episode Summary How effective are you at what you do for a living? How do you know? Are you measuring your effectiveness? In this episode, Dr. Laura Paramoure and I discuss the reason measurement should matter to all of us as leaders.  Bio Laura Paramoure, EdD, has more than 25 years of academic and private sector e...

John J. Perry 2018 MEECO International Thought Leader of Distinction A Hidden Figure Episode Summary Have you seen the movie “Hidden Figures?”  In this episode I interview the 2018 MEECO International Thought Leader of Distinction. I planned the episode to discuss the designation he earned but then the conversation took a different turn.  We had a riveting discussion about John Perry’s role at NAS...

Phil M. Jones International Business Speaker, Author of Exactly What to Say, Exactly How to Sell and Exactly Where to Start EXACTLY What to Say Episode Summary Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wish you knew Exactly What to Say? Would it make you a better spouse, parent or leader? In this episode, Phil Jones, the expert with magic words, tells us how we can know “EXACTLY What t...

Haben Girma Disability Rights Lawyer and Speaker Author of Haben—The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law Accessibility, Inclusion and Leadership Episode Summary Haben Girma is the first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School. In this episode, we discuss Haben’s coming new book and her advocacy for equal opportunities for people with disabilities and why it matters for leaders....

Bob Dean Collaborator, Innovator, Career Mentor Writing Clearly In this episode, Bob and I discuss the link between writing clearly and leadership. Robert (Bob) Dean, CPA, has over 25 years’ experience focused on strategy and innovation in learning and talent development. Bob has served as a Chief Learning Officer and a global learning leader for the past two decades, and now Dean Learning & Talen...

Connie Pheiff CEO, Pheiff Group, Podcast Producer and Host Lifestyle Entrepreneurs In this episode we discuss what it means to be a Lifestyle Entrepreneur and why it might be interesting to leaders. From cleaning houses to filling houses, Connie Pheiff, Philanthropist, Social Venture Entrepreneur, and #BeyondMeToo Activist is the Jewel in the Crown of the Pheiff Group, Inc. With her distinctive vo...

Dave Sanderson Inspirational Survivor, TEDx Speaker, and Author Moments Matter Episode Summary In this episode, I interview Dave Sanderson the last passenger off “The Miracle on the Hudson” flight on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson not only survived the “crash” but also started to realize that the moments that made up his life prepared him for what was about to happen. Bio Dave Sanderson was a to...

Adam Toporek Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, Trainer and Strategic Advisor Be Your Customer’s Hero Adam Toporek is an internationally-recognized customer experience expert, keynote speaker, and customer service trainer who helps organizations transform their relationships with their customers through better strategy, training, and communication. A third-generation e...

Melissa Agnes Crisis Management Keynote Speaker, Advisor, Author of "Crisis Ready" Crisis Ready: In this episode we discuss the importance of staying ready, so you don't have to get ready, when a crisis inevitably comes. Author of Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World, Melissa Agnes is a leading authority on crisis preparedness, reputation management, and brand protectio...

Julie Ann Sullivan Speaker, International Best-Selling Author, Podcast Host and Business Culture Expert Catalysts of Culture: In this episode we discuss the importance of culture on workplace performance. Julie Ann works with companies to catapult their culture through improved communication, creativity and compassion. The result is accelerated business growth. Julie Ann is an international best-s...

Tony Chatman Keynote Speaker, Corporate Relationship Expert, Certified Speaking Professional, Author and Bias Disrupter The Force Multiplier: In this episode we discuss the importance of being a Force Multiplier and Unconscious Bias. Tony has worked with hundreds of corporations and government agencies including the U.S. Secret Service, Chase Bank, Estee Lauder, N.O.A.A. and N.A.S.A. to help peopl...

Christina Martini Partner and Co-National Hiring Partner, McDermott Will & Emery/“Legal Face-Off” WGN Radio Host/ “Paradigm Shift with Christina Martini” Radio Show Host Leadership and the Law Christina (Tina) L. Martini is a partner with McDermott Will & Emery and serves as the firm’s Co-National Hiring Partner. She focuses her practice on domestic and international trademark and copyright law, a...

Tom Kolditz Founding Executive Managing Director, The Doerr Institute for New Leaders Doerr Institute for New Leaders Tom Kolditz is the founding Director of the Ann & John Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University—the most comprehensive, evidence-based, university-wide leader development program in the world. Serving all 6200 students at Rice, the Doerr Institute is among the largest lea...

Diane Hamilton CEO of Tonerra, Creator of Curiosity Code Index, Speaker, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Cracking the Curiosity Code Dr. Diane Hamilton is a nationally syndicated radio host, speaker, moderator, consultant, and author. She is the former MBA Program Chair at the Forbes School of Business. She is the author of multiple books including Cracking the Curiosity Code: The Key to Unlockin...

Jeffrey Hayzlett Chairman, Host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives LIVE on C-Suite TV The Hero Factor Jeffrey Hayzlett is the primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives LIVE on C-Suite TV and is the host of the award-winning All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C-Suite Radio. Hayzlett is a global business celebrity, Hall of Fame...

Laura Gassner Otting Founder and Chief Catalyzing Officer, Limitless Possibility Becoming Limitless Laura speaks with change agents, entrepreneurs, investors, leaders, and donors to get them past the doubt and indecision that consign their great ideas to limbo. She delivers strategic thinking, well-honed wisdom, and catalytic perspective informed by decades of navigating change across the start-up...

Lou Diamond Founder & CEO, Thrive Master the Art of Connecting Lou Diamond is an energetic, humorous and inspirational speaker, business development strategist and performance mentor. For over 25 years he has delivered winning tactics that have increased results of leading performers from companies all over the world. He is the CEO of THRIVE, a company focused on helping brands become even more am...

Organizations that want to accelerate the development of emerging leaders call Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®. He has been described as “The Consummate Friendly Professional” and has worked for several of the world’s “most admired companies.” He is passionate about working with leaders to “Accelerate Performance and Drive Impact!”® through the power of coaching, facilitation, and speaki...