Leading Visionaries Podcast

Are you spending a lot of time doing activities that feel productive but aren’t generating sales in your business? If so, you may have internal resistance to selling your product or service. But how do you overcome that resistance and unleash the ability to enroll others in your vision? On this minisode of Leading Visionaries, Anjel explains why money generation is your highest prio...

Robert Kandell recommends that every business build a financial forecast.  But he also admits that ‘forecast is fiction.’ So, what is the benefit of forecasting if it will never be 100% correct? How does turning your vision into numbers help an entrepreneur build a stronger, more profitable business? Robert is the creator of Kandell Consulting , a firm that provides CFO support and solutions...

So, you’ve sold clients on a program or course. And the thing you want to teach comes easy to you. But you’re not sure how to teach that skill to others. How do you deliver the results you promised? What does it look like to profit from your intellectual property? Dr. Crystal Gifford is a seasoned finance and economics expert with over 20 years of experience guiding students and businesses through...

Are you ready to raise capital for your vision? What do you need to think about BEFORE you pitch potential funding partners? On this minisode of Leading Visionaries, Anjel shares her mindful approach to raising capital, challenging us to first get clear on the numbers required to activate our project. Anjel also explains how to focus on the value of your time as the visionary and av...

What if you could save thousands of dollars in income taxes? Sally Gimon got into real estate investing in 2019 and wholesaled 7 properties. But when she did her taxes, she owed a whopping $79,000 in capital gains. Sally got on a payment plan with the IRS. And then she started researching legal ways to reduce her tax burden. Sally is the creator of The Trust Is You , a platform that helps business...

To grow a business, be it a large corporation or entrepreneurial venture, you need systems and processes. But when those systems and processes start to override the people involved, you have a problem. So, how do you lead in a way that recognizes that people are not widgets? How do you honor your vision without discounting the very people who are bringing it to life?  Anthony Coppedge leads t...

Is your devotion to your vision starting to waver? If you’re feeling defeated and starting to disconnect from your vision, you may want to pause and ask yourself, ‘How am I measuring my progress?’ On this minisode of Leading Visionaries, Anjel shares the case study of a client who started to doubt herself, explaining how she replenished her energy and reconnected to her vision. Anje...

You’ve received a powerful vision.  But now, a drop-down menu of all the reasons why it’s a terrible idea are scrolling through your mind. How do you work through that resistance to make a seemingly impossible vision come to life? Chris King is the creator of Status Flow , a professional coaching company that helps clients bridge the gap between the business or life they have and the one they...

As a young, female leader in a corporate role, Victoria Pelletier felt pressure to project an air of perfection. She built walls to protect herself and didn’t show emotion of any kind. That leadership style earned her the nickname Iron Maiden. But Victoria didn’t want to be feared. She wanted to be followed. So, she shifted to a whole human approach to leadership. What does that mean? And how does...

We live in a culture that elevates and celebrates self-sacrifice. But what’s the cost of martyring yourself for your vision? How do you bring consciousness to the way you’re using your energy? How do you prioritize your wellbeing when you’re so driven to succeed?  On this minisode of Leading Visionaries, Anjel explains why it’s irrational to sacrifice your health and relationsh...

In a patriarchal culture, leadership is seen as a left-brain activity. But Shilpa Lewis contends that the most effective leaders have more balance, blending rationality and spirituality to manifest their vision. So, what does mindful leadership look like? How can unify your left and right brain to receive inspiration and then map out a plan of action? Shilpa is the creator of Omni Mindfulness , wh...

Team members want to be respected. They want leaders who demonstrate compassion and live by the golden rule. And while there’s a perception that empathetic leaders are weak, Kevin Wayne Johnson argues that his human-centered, collaborative approach is a sign of strength. So, what’s behind Kevin’s decision to lead with influence over authority? What are the benefits of being a compassionate leader?...

You have an important meeting with your team in an hour, but you’re low on energy. What do you do? Pour another cup of coffee? Grab a Red Bull? Or ignore it and power through? On this minisode of Leading Visionaries, Anjel describes your responsibility for maintaining your energy as a visionary leader. She challenges us to assess our energy levels on a consistent basis and walks us...

The average turnover rate in the US is 9.3% per year, and it costs an organization an average of $34,000 to replace an employee. But if you ask Steven Turner, people don’t leave companies. They leave managers. And that’s why he’s calling for a change in the way corporate leadership functions in America and around the world. Steven is President of Flow Business Solution , a coaching practice and ma...

What’s stopping you from building the business you want? Brad Axelrad has identified five core fears or ‘dragons’ that keep us stuck. But how do you overcome things like imposter syndrome, scarcity mindset or fear of criticism?  And what if your greatest fear is actually pointing you toward your purpose?  Brad is the creator of Face Your Dragon , a platform that supports coaches, visiona...

Are you showing up differently for your team, investors and the buying public? We’re programmed to believe that we have to project differently for different audiences. But manufacturing a new version of who you are and what you stand in different circumstances is a huge drag on your energy. And people can tell that something’s off.  So, what does transparency look like for the visionary leade...

Before we can enroll others in our vision of a possible future, it’s essential to build trust. And not just with the people we’re called to lead. We must also develop trust within ourselves. But what does self-trust look like? How do you build trust for and with yourself? Kodah Pipitone teaches people how to wield language to enroll others in their power and gift to the world.  Kodah also par...

What is the first step to becoming a stronger leader? Karen Rudolf contends that leadership begins and ends with SELF.  But what does self-leadership look like? How does self-discovery translate to leading teams effectively? Karen is the Life Strategist behind Tranquil SOULutions , a platform that supports people on the path of self-discovery through the art of finding one’s voice and empower...

Are you getting distracted by the minutiae of making your vision a reality? If you’re busy doing things that aren’t the best use of your time, energy and attention, it will derail your efforts to get your vision out of the air and on the ground. But what are your priorities as the visionary? What can you do to keep distractions at bay? On this minisode of Leading Visionaries, Anjel ...

Are you an empath who gets easily overwhelmed by other people’s energies? Or a trauma survivor who’s struggling to release negativity? Whether you need to protect your own energy or release the stress you’re carrying, Tensor technology might provide the healing transformation you’re looking for. So, how do Tensor products safeguard or restore our energy? Or help us release trauma? Peter Benson is...

Strategic storytelling is a powerful way to establish yourself as a thought leader and grow your business. But how do you distill your background and experience into a compelling story that resonates with your target audience? Jeff Bartsch is the visionary storyteller and communication strategist behind Story Greenlight , a platform that empowers leaders to tell their stories, serve more clients a...

Yes, it’s helpful for visionaries to invest in mentors, coaches or mastermind groups for support in realizing our ideas. But it’s also important for us to be mindful of what we’re buying into. If your so-called support imposes their way of doing things, that’s a problem. On this minisode of Leading Visionaries, Anjel describes the danger of getting caught up in someone else’s path t...

Do you have everything society says SHOULD make you happy but still feel uneasy? If so, you are likely out of alignment with your personal values or true desires. But how do you tap into your consciousness and reclaim your joy and peace of mind? Stacie Shifflett is the catalyst for personal transformation behind Modern Consciousness , a platform that helps individuals uncover unconscious patterns...

Are you addicted to content marketing? There’s a fallacy among entrepreneurs that if you just put out more content, people are going to come and buy from you. But messaging matters. And inundating potential clients with information is not the way to convert.  So, how do visionary entrepreneurs craft a brand message that turns prospects into customers? How do we decide where to deploy that mes...

Have you and your partner grown apart over the years? Just six months prior to their 25th wedding anniversary, Jay and Cory Fiset weren’t sure they were going to make it. The impact of kids, careers and caring for aging parents had taken their toll. Jay and Cory were leading parallel lives but not really connecting. What did they do to reinvent their relationship and build the intimacy they’d been...