Living in The Silver Lining

Who wouldn’t want to be working for a company with the type of culture that’s kind and collaborative? If you are nodding your head, then you most likely relate to the vibes of that company - and you have that culture inside of you. You will then carry that with you, no matter where you go.  Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Figuring out different company cultures Culture is...

So many of us have a deep desire to “fix” people. We often feel so fulfilled when we think we are helping out, thinking we are the wise ol’ owls who have the answers. However there actually is no need to fix people, because we can’t. We can’t change anyone, only ourselves. In today’s episode, we talk about how you can get over this desire to “fix” people, the power of checking in with yourself, an...

It takes a village to run and grow a business. You have to become committed and consistent to show up in the right community and for the right community. And even when you’re struggling with imposter syndrome, you will still have to show up for you every day.  Our imposter syndrome is a close cousin to our limiting beliefs. These are both false narratives. They're a negative talk track, which...

Why is it easier to be negative? Well, it's not really easy. But it's a choice people make to see the world. But what happens if you refuse to see the world as half-empty, and instead, see it as half-full? Positivity is a choice as much as happiness is a choice. Unfortunately, a lot of people tend to only focus on the negative side of things and refuse to see the other side of it. What wil...

Today Nov 21st, marks the 15-year anniversary of my cousin Dayn taking his life. We had adopted Dayn as our brother.  A phenomenal, gorgeous, handsome, funny, and grateful human being, Dayn was a light in this world and his light went out. In this episode, I’m sharing some things I’ve learned over the years that I would have told Dayn today – although he might be listening to me right now as...

We can really never truly feel a sense of belonging if we are constantly betraying ourselves. You might have heard of the term self-sabotage and wondered what that even means. Well, it’s actually the same thing as betraying yourself. And part of that self-sabotage is having that feeling that you’re not worthy of anything. You’re not worthy of being loved or worthy of loving yourself. You can mask...

Gone are the days of leadership when leaders would never show an ounce of weakness. Vulnerability used to be seen as a flaw, .but it can actually be a superpower in the toolbox of anyone on their own hero journey. In this conversation, Colonel J. Scot Heathman, a retired Air Mobility Wing Commander, shares his love of Star Wars, skills he learned and developed in the Air Force, and the power of sp...

It’s not about winging your answers to the questions thrown at you. The point is – if you’re a great leader, your leadership skills are not something you need to read about before any conversation. It’s all common sense. And so, the next time you’re asked to be interviewed, you can tell the interviewer to save their questions. Besides, there’s nothing better than having a natural and spontaneous c...

In this episode, I’m switching chairs with my good friend, Andrea Wetherald, as she interviews me. We go in-depth about starting life over again at 40, leading people, and walking together on this journey. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Claude’s dream at 9yr old to be a movie director Finding your creative outlets Starting life again at 40 Everyone’s responsibility to cul...

In the wake of the Great Resignation, there's this real desire to make "work" work for everybody. And so, we have to unpack what that means and what that looks like. In this episode, Deepa Purushothaman shares her journey as a woman of color who, although an ultra-achiever in corporate America, made the decision to walk away and serve a deeper purpose. Growing up, Deepa had a lot of questions abou...

So often, we are literally using a ruler to measure our worth based on what someone else thinks of us, or here's a real crazy part. What we think they think of us what we think they think of us. Remember what you think of yourself how you walk into the room, the energy you carry, that is what matters because it matters to you first and foremost.

Do you have FOMO (fear of missing out)? Or are you just a voracious reader or avid learner who wants to constantly learn new, different things? At some point, you just have to learn to pause, take the time to read your mind, and ultimately realize that you don’t need anything else – because you are enough! In this episode, sales and business growth coach and consultant, Martin Stellar, shares his...

“It’s impossible,” said Pride. “It’s risky,” said Experience. “It’s pointless,” said Reason. “Give it a try,” whispered the Heart. This popular quote is a perfect depiction of this new era of leadership in the future of work. Leadership used to be something that just came from the top. People were bound by the confines of an organizational hierarchy that lead with fear and at times held them back...

Forgiveness is the most important skill you can have as a leader because it takes courage to take accountability and to allow yourself to be vulnerable. In this discussion, Andrea Flack-Wetherald talks about how you can use forgiveness as a superpower in leading so you can find joy in your life and your work. Author of the book, The Funny Thing About Forgiveness, Andrea highlights lessons from imp...

The word "mental" is often thrown around, and it does make sense considering how the term is often associated with academic fields like psychology and psychiatry. However, the mere use of the term somehow ignites this stigma, which has been used by society for many years to signify crazy, deranged, or out of mind. Mental health, mental fitness, mental issues – these are words that are still creati...

How do you create a culture of kindness in the workplace? In today’s episode, Linda Cohen talks about the power of doing intentional acts of kindness and the ripple effect that can transform your life and your business. After her father died, Linda started a 1,000-Mitzvah (act of kindness) project in his memory. Five years later, she translated her project into how it affects businesses and organi...

What differentiates luxury service from ordinary service is that it’s not transactional – it’s relationship-driven. But how do you communicate in a real, authentic manner that grabs on to the hearts and souls of your customers? With 32 years of experience in hospitality, Bart Berkey, former Ritz-Carlton Global Executive, shares some best practices in exceptional customer experience. Bart is the au...

Matthew Zaremba is a multidisciplinary artist best known for his minimalist illustrations examining the human condition and the intricacies of the head and the heart. Boston-based and internationally recognized, Zaremba is a published visual storyteller whose work spans a myriad of mediums from print to paintings to public murals. Fashion brand 2006 Bodega has been curating the finest selection of...

One of the things I love so much about life is you can learn anything from anyone at any time. Today, I’m sharing with you this 15-minute conversation I had with a media resident out of our West Coast office. He specifically asked me about this quote that you’re a product of the five people you surround yourself with. As humans and social beings, we want to feel we belong, not just comfortable. We...

Chris Ferreiras, also known as @ItChris on Instagram, is an author and poet, who calls himself observant, but really, he's a sage. Chris is also a teacher, which for him was an inherent calling. Not only a student of the game but a student of life and his craft, Chris constantly finds a way to do that, mostly through writing and just letting the words come to him – and the way he does it is just a...

Martin Atkins is an English drummer and session musician, best known for his work in post-punk and industrial bands including Public Image Ltd, Killing Joke, and Pigface, which has been around since 1990. Martin is an entrepreneur, educator, and musician who has been in the music business for 40 years now. In this episode, Martin shares his crazy experiences being in a band, joining an initiative...

In this episode, international keynote speaker John Ruhlin talks about the power of gifting not only as part of your business’ powerful marketing system but also in building lasting relationships. John grew up on a farm milking goats in Ohio with a lack of abundance. Thanks to the generosity of his girlfriend’s dad whom he also looked up to as his mentor, he landed the largest deal in the history...

Here’s a confession: I don’t journal. In fact, I've been afraid to journal and write things down. I know I am an emotionally brave person - I talk through my processes, share with friends, have deep thoughts.....that’s why I’m not quite sure where such resistance comes from. One thing that actually prevents me from journaling is my handwriting.  Another reason is that I've been afraid to ask...

Kindness should never ever be mistaken for weakness. Whether we experience kindness, we deliver acts of kindness, or we witness other people being kind – we all get the same emotional payout. It's called feeling good. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: The science behind kindness Why kindness shouldn’t be mistaken for weakness Kindness is the glue. Episode Highlights: The Sci...

Today, Sope Agbelusi gets as real as real gets, helping clients shift their mindsets and become comfortable with risk and uncertainty. Born in Nigeria, Sope moved to the UK when he was a teenager and later realized that he was living a life to please other people and behaving in ways that were not aligned to his true inner self and his true inner character. From then on, he made a decision to not...