Play Your Position

How many of the images we see on our daily social media feeds have been altered via one filter app or another? What are all these filters doing to us psychologically and emotionally? Does the use of filters on photos we share make us less authentic?     These are some of the questions Mary Lou wrestles with on today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast. What do you think about filters? Shar...

Sports fans are pretty much guaranteed of hearing snippets from a handful of iconic rock songs when they attend live events. Songs like "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC; "We Are the Champions" by Queen; "I Am Iron Man" by Black Sabbath.     In today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, Mary Lou explores the philosophical question:   Is it time to retire "I Am Iron Man" from live sporting events? W...

What can a former Wall Street High Roller teach us about playing our position with more dignity, grace, and courage so that we experience more success and satisfaction?   Turns out, plenty.   Twenty years, Geoff Blades was sitting in his Wall Street office and asked himself the question that would ultimately change his life.     "Is this what I truly want?"     The answer to that question led Geof...

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to grow year after year experiencing more success while others remain in the same place for decades? Fortune favors the curious! In today's episode, Mary Lou shares 5 ways to outperform yourself in 2020 and beyond.    Remember -- the only person we should be competing against is ourselves! As you know more, you can do better. As you think bigger, your re...

Today's episode is part of a new series here at the Play Your Position Podcast about the effects of social media on how we play our positions in life and work.       The goal of this series is to advance the conversation about how social media exposure impacts us and ways we can develop the skills needed to effectively navigate life in a hyper-connected world.          What are some strategies and...

In today's episode, Mary Lou talks about Social Listening -- what it is, why it matters, and how you can use this technique to build your brand, grow your business, expand your network, find your next career opportunity.  Social media can be a fantastic goldmine of connections, insights, and ideas. Mary Lou shares how she used social listening to create an info product that she now sells on Amazon...

Happy New Year, Team PYP! Today's episode kicks off a new year and a new decade at the Play Your Position podcast with a preview of the guests who will be sharing their stories and insights in the coming weeks, as well as Mary Lou's book and movie recommendations for anyone looking to expand your reading and viewing lists. The 2020s offer an incredible opportunity to become even more of who you ar...

After watching his father's family-owned business struggle to succeed, Rich Allen made it his mission to turn failure into a legacy by asking one simple question: what makes a business work? The answer? It's as easy as riding a bike. A high- energy speaker, recognized author, very successful entrepreneur, and sought- after advisor to business owners, Rich has proven time and time again that his bi...

Janet Kafadar is an online business coach who's passionate about helping coaches, entrepreneurs, and experts to package their brilliance into a sustainable, profitable online business. A busy mom and entrepreneur, Janet has personally experienced the frustration and overwhelm of feeling stuck on the path to building an online business. She's made some mistakes along the way, and she'll share what...

Rick Cesari has been a pioneer in Brand Response advertising since the early 90's. He helped create the concept of "sell while you brand" and has been the force behind the creation of many of today's iconic consumer brands including Sonicare, The George Foreman Grill, OxiClean, and many others. He has helped take companies like GoPro from start-up to over $1 billion in sales in just a few short ye...

Today's guest is Heidi Piper. During Heidi's three decades living in Europe and working at Fortune 50 company Procter & Gamble, she led teams to deliver innovation for some of the world's most iconic brands. She now lives in Boulder, Colorado and supports global senior leaders and their teams through transformation with her company, PhoenixRising. Heidi Piper is committed to helping heal the world...

Rabbi Yonason Goldson takes full responsibility for his life. He has reinvented himself several times and continues to enjoy experiences that allow him to inspire and motivate audiences around the world. For example, Yonason Goldson has circumnavigated the globe, seen the Taj Mahal, the pyramids of Giza, and the tea plantations of Sri Lanka. He's hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and to the...

Brad Mulvey is a husband, podcast host, personal development thought leader and data-driven marketing consultant. He hosts the Millennial Mastermind Podcast, a show dedicated to giving entrepreneurial millennials the tools, tactics, and inspiration to turn their dreams into reality. Each week, he interviews successful entrepreneurs, authors, thought leaders, and experts to share their stories and...

Bob Glazer is the founder and CEO of a global performance marketing agency Acceleration Partners. Under his leadership, Acceleration Partners has become a recognized global leader in the affiliate marketing industry, receiving numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor's Employees' ChoiceAwards (2 years in a row), Ad Age's Best Place to Work, Entrepreneur's Top CompanyCultur...

Christopher O'Donnell is a technologist, musician and public speaker who has  built dozens of web and mobile products. His product portfolio ranges from  language learning products for the U.S. military to the most popular free CRM  product in the world.   Today, Christopher serves as Senior Vice President of Hubspot Product,  which he led from startup ($50M in revenue) to successful publicly-trad...

Most of us face a time when we know we need to make a move. When we know it's time to play a different position.  In today's episode, I share with you a simple framework for when it's time to change directions with your business or career. Think of it as Rebranding 101. I've just gone through this process for my primary business. It was both exhilarating AND exhausting! But so worth it. Are you th...

Selling is changing... but not in the ways that most people believe (and why this is important to entrepreneurs, CEOs, and sales leaders).   Today's guest is the host of his own top-rated podcast called Accelerate! With Andy Paul which has more than 700 episodes produced and nearly 2 million downloads. Andy is the go-to resource for sales leaders and top sales producers. He educates and inspires s...

D. Scott Smith is known as a Motivational Listener. He is a speaker, coach, and mentor who works with businesses and individuals across the country on improving their leadership skills including listening and networking. Business Networking is essential for business and careers these days – but what do you actually do at events? How do you connect with a stranger?  The answers to these questions a...

Last week I had the opportunity to spend a day with Steven Pressfield in Nashville, Tennessee. Steven is the author of several bestselling books including The War of Art and Do the Work.   I moved mountains to make being in that room a reality, and in today's episode, I share with you some of the gifts Steven gave to me and the 34 other people fortunate to be in his presence.    Steven Pressfield...

Today's starting quarterback has "I have a crazy obsession with automating processes in your business so you can work less and make more money."   Her name is Caroline Balinska -- aka the Ecommerce Growth Specialist. She is a forward-thinking game-changer with simple solutions for Merchants to get their first 1000 sales.    THE FIRST 1000 ARE THE HARDEST! Caroline's ability to change the mindset o...

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Loss can be one of our greatest teachers. This summer wasn't supposed to be the way it was because last December, I sat next to my mom in a hospital room and took notes as she planned her funeral. None of us expected her to make it to the new year. But she did, and the summer that almost wasn't became the summer that was. _ During my break this year here at the lake, I've made time to reflect abou...

Happy summer, Team PYP! I hope you are enjoying some outside time if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. If you hail from south of the equator, getting outside into the cooler, shorter days has magic, too.   In today's episode, I share with you details about a recent volunteer experience I had working with high school students who are interested in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The...

Tracy Timm is a born and raised Texas girl who has a very specific goal: to make life simple again. She does that as a quarter-life career coach and human capital advisor. Her program, The Nth Degree™ Academy, helps high-potential professionals discover their career "sweet spot" through a mix of self-discovery, tactical training, and some much-needed tough love. Tracy has a degree in behavioral ps...

Bob Paskins is a speaker, trainer, and consultant who looks to inspire people and companies to their full potential. He lives in Oregon with his wife Danielle, and three boys under the age of 12. Yes, he drives a Minivan.   For 20 years Bob worked in the financial services space as a commercial insurance broker. His two primary goals were to increase his sales base by attracting new customers and...