Leveraging Thought Leadership

How much of your time do you spend creating new content? Does the process of trying to keep fresh content on the growing number of online platforms have you feeling like you are spinning your tires?  Maybe it's time to repurpose the content you have and get the most out of your energy. Our guest Amy Woods is the Founder and CEO of Content 10x , the author of Content 10x , the host of the Content 1...

We often have a tendency to push the small things off until they become larger issues that end up taking more of our time and energy.  What can we do to tighten the lug nuts before they fall off? Our guest Rocky Romanella is the President & CEO of 3Sixty Management Services , author of Tighten the Lug Nuts and a top Keynote Speaker. Rocky talks to us about his book Tighten the Lug Nuts, how it cam...

51% of the US population listen to podcasts.  That is a massive audience you could tap into.  With 750,000 podcasts out there how can you get your voice heard and not fall victim to "podfade"? Our guest Ginni Saraswati is an Award winning journalist, Founder of Ginni Media , and host of The Ginni Show podcast. When clients want to start a podcast Ginni asks "Why?" the answer to that simple questio...

We are excited to celebrate our 170th episode with the #1 executive coach in the world Marshall Goldsmith ! Marshall is a World-renowned business educator and coach, best selling author of such books as What Got You Here Won't Get You There and How Women Rise and the master of helping successful leaders achieve positive lasting change. Marshall and Peter discuss the need to focus your expertise to...

Social Media is one of the fastest ways to grow your audience and reach new clients.  With so many different choices how can you figure you where you need to be and what content to be sharing on what platforms? Our guest Beth Granger is the CEO of Beth Granger Consulting, a firm that helps organizations and individuals learn social prospecting and social media platforms. Beth shares her advice for...

Being a woman in the Thought Leader space can introduce unique challenges that can be difficult to navigate.  Can being part of a minority group also present unique opportunities? Our guest Rita McGrath is the best selling author of Seeing Around Corners , a sought out speaker, a professor at Columbia Business School and leader for innovation and growth in times of uncertainty. Rita joins us for a...

Most people don't think strategically. Speakers focus on the fee. Authors on their book. Should Thought Leaders be thinking wider and seeking multiple ways to monetize their content? Our guest Cameron Herold is the Founder of the COO Alliance , author of Double, Double and Free PR and is world renown as the CEO Whisperer helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Cameron shares some of his knowle...

What is the DNA of greatness?  What are ordinary people doing to achieve success?  Can greatness be as simple as emulating those who have been successful and being dedicated to producing quality work? Dan Waldschmidt is the Co-CEO of Edgy Inc , Author of Edgy Conversations , an extreme athlete and elite strategist helping businesses across the world achieve greatness!   Dan shares how he turned hi...

Finding success as a Thought Leader can be difficult if you are unable to get your message out to your audience. Whether you are looking to book more speaking engagements, launch a new book, or start a podcast hiring a PR firm can help you fast track your success. Our guest Sarah Wilson is the Founder of Pop Communication a firm excelling at book launch management, public relations, speaker manage...

Our guest Dan Janal is one of the founding fathers of internet marketing and publicity.  He is President of PR Leads to Profit and author of best-selling books including Write your Book in a Flash and Risky Business .  Dan is currently focused on being a book coach, developmental editor, and ghost writer.  Wouldn't it be great to have a session with Dan to get his advice for your next book? This e...

Most people don't grow up wanting to become a public speaker. Their careers teach them lessons that become valuable to others and eventually they want to pass that knowledge on to help others.   Our guest William "T" Thompson is a world renowned keynote speaker.  As an entrepreneur, Air Force and commercial pilot, lawyer, and President CEO of the Association of Graduates of the United States Air F...

If you are in a professional services firm and your are not using the tools of a Thought Leaders you are probably leaving business on the table.  What tools should you develop to ensure clients clean their plates and come back for seconds? Our guest Bill Coletti is the Founder and CEO of Kith a reputation management and crisis decision making firm and the author of Critical Moments . Bill walks us...

Gone are the days of travelling to multi-day courses. Now we find our advancements through e-learning.  How do you design a course that solves a legitimate problem and gives you audience some quick victories? Our guest Jonathan Denwood, the CEO of WP-Tonic a company focused on eLearning for healthcare and business consultants making online content via WordPress. Jonathan gives us the low down on w...

Thought Leadership doesn't have to be about brand new content.  It is about adding a unique and different perspective to the conversation that takes the entire body to the next level. Our guest Steve Farber is the Founder Extreme Leadership Institute , author of the best-selling book Greater than Yourself and his newest release is Love Is Just Damn Good Business . Steve has been working with organ...

Starting out you can be unsure of yourself and your skills.  This can cause you to under price yourself, miss out on certain clients, and hinder growth. Our guest Michele Molitor is the CEO and Founder of Nectar Consulting , co-author of the best selling book Break Through Healing and rapid transformation therapist. Michele shares her experience helping business owners and executives discover what...

On the path to becoming a Thought Leader you are going to invest in a lot of things.  A team, marketing, and even your own development.  How can you figure out what is going to pay off and what will not? Our guest Dave Sanderson is the President of Dave Sanderson Speaks , author of Moments Matter , a TedX speaker , and the last passenger off the Miracle on the Hudson. Dave shares how a single mome...

Many Thought Leaders are capable of making great content, but stumble when it comes to taking their product to market.  If you are not able to properly market your work it is never going to hit the audience you need. Our guest Bill Bice is a serial entrepreneur, partner at Verge Fund and CEO of Boom Time a marketing technology firm. Bill shares how content driven marketing can be the most effectiv...

Have you ever been faced with a decision you have both the talent and experience to deal with but still find yourself unable to make a choice? Being overcome with indecision is  a problem members of the C-Suite can not afford. Our guest Linda Henman, Founder Henman Performance Group and author of The Merger Mindset , Tough Calls , and an expert in helping those on the C-Suite make the choices they...

Every organization is bound to face a crisis at some point.  How will your respond when it happens?  Do you have a crisis management plan in place?  Is your organization crisis ready? Melissa Agnes is the President and Co-founder of Agnes + Day Inc , a Tedx speaker , author of Crisis Ready , and leading authority on crisis preparedness, reputation management, and brand protection. Melissa joins us...

Blogs and online columns have replaced the monthly magazine, but are the skills required to be successful different? How can writers keep the pace that being online demands while keeping a high quality of writing? Our guest Joe Nocera is the best selling author of Indentured and A Piece of the Action , a Bloomberg columnist, and creator of the hit podcast The Shrink Next Door . Joe has been an aut...

Ask anyone and they will tell you education is a top priority for their children and loved ones.  Yet the young in America continues to fall further behind in global rankings.  What can we learn from how other cultures systems and help give the next generation the edge they need. Our guest Teru Clavel is an education expert, public speaker, and author of World Class . Teru shares her story of havi...

There is a misconception that you have to choose between being ethical and being successful, but catastrophic mistakes can happen to even the biggest corporations when you don't have a culture of ethics.   Our guest Rabbi Yonason Goldson is a Tedx speaker , Author of Fix Your Broken Window , and the Director of Ethical Imperatives.   Yonason shares with us his journey across Europe to the Land of...

Business can change at a breakneck pace.  How can you transform your leadership and organization to create breakthrough results at a speed that will allow your business to keep up? Our guest Mark Samuel is the CEO of IMPAQ , an award winning speaker, and author of B State and Creating the Accountable Organization . Mark discusses how we can use cross functional accountability to break down barrier...

Do you know what your purpose is?  What is the story you want to put out to the world?  What is the story of your organization? Our guest Martin Rutte is the President of Livelihood, New York Times best-selling author of Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work and Project Heaven on Earth. Martin asks the question "What is Heaven on Earth to you?"  We explore spirituality in the work place, how our story...

It is almost unavoidable that technology is going to be part of our daily lives. What is the impact and potential of technology in our lives? How can we rewire our brain to mange it all in a healthy and productive way? Our guest Brian Solis is the Principle analyst at Altimeter Group , a keynote speaker, and author of Lifescale and X: The Experience When Business Meets Design . Brian shares his jo...