Rise Above Your Best

Change is constant, and it can be disruptive. But what if you could view change as an opportunity for growth and innovation? In this episode, we speak with  Curtis Bateman , co-author of the Franklin Covey book, Change: How to Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity . Curtis dives into the predictable patterns of change and offers a framework to help you navigate them successfully. He also shares the fi...

Join Patrick Veroneau as he brings us the fascinating story of how entrepreneur John St. Pierre navigated the path to a $100 million success. Gain valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship, with key takeaways including the importance of learning from failures, building capital, and the strategic steps to achieve high-performance business. Discover the power of patience, consistent behav...

Companies are looking for star employees, and employees are looking for a place to thrive, and that is the crisis of commitment we tend to see today. And that struggle to find the right fit is difficult, but don't worry because this episode offers a solution for you. Today, Andre Martin , the Author of Wrong Fit, Right Fit: Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever , shares his insights on how organi...

Authenticity and connection are the cornerstones of leadership in the digital age. Embrace your uniqueness, maximize human connections, and let AI be your ally, not your replacement. Join us in this episode as Dorien Morin-Van Dam , organic social media specialist, leads the way in harnessing the incredible potential of social platforms and its interplay with leadership. As she reveals her strateg...

When managers lose sight of connecting with their teams, their employees go AWOL, and the future of the business start to dim. How should leaders keep the hearth of the business burning to keep their team warm? In this episode, JC Bernstein , a management coach and founder of The Management Mentor, reveals that the match in igniting your team is the 5-step SPARK Method to lead, inspire, and build...

An organization is only as great as the people within it, and leaders are the very ones who can bring out the best in them. Unfortunately, despite the changes that would have pushed our models to evolve, Stephen M.R. Covey observed that our leadership styles have not. Leaders are still hung up on the "command and control" model, managing people as if they were things. So, he proposes a new model:...

Empowerment springs forth when we embrace the truth that we are the architects of our own growth. Choose to stop waiting for someone else to fix you and instead take charge to transform yourself into the best version of yourself. Join Patrick Veroneau as he interviews Doug Lennick , the CEO of think2perform and co-author of the enlightening book, Don't Wait for Someone Else to Fix It . In this tho...

Within the crucible of stress lies the opportunity to forge our inner strength, transforming adversity into a powerful catalyst for personal growth and resilience. Join host Patrick Varano as he sits down with Joy Langley , a stress management coach and the author of Navigating Stress: How to Find Calm During Stressful Times . Today, Joy delves into the profound concept of transforming stress into...

Resilience is not just something that's nice to have. In this day and age, it is a requirement to thrive, especially for leaders. Resilience is a muscle, and adversity is what builds it. How do we gain mastery over our circumstances and emerge victorious every time? In this episode, Patrick Veroneau sits down with Anne Grady , author of Mind Over Moment, a book that talks precisely about these thi...

Everyone has a goal, but not everyone can reach it. What is the difference between those who succeed from those who do not? In this episode, Jennings Smith, a real estate investor, provides insight on breaking the mental barrier to success with mindset and accountability. He dives into the support you get from people may have a different impact on your success depending on the level of respect you...

It is often a common human condition to sell ourselves short. We think we are not capable enough to achieve the things we want in our lives. That is why when the going gets tough, we retreat into a victim mentality. It is time to acknowledge that we are way more capable than we think we are. In this episode, Patrick Veroneau sits down with a guest who brings inspiration to all of us with the book,...

Are you tired of the same old performance management approach that leaves both you and your employees feeling stressed and disengaged? In this podcast episode, we explore the challenges of traditional performance management and provide practical solutions using the SCARF, CABLES, 4DX frameworks and ChatGPT. Learn how the SCARF model can help you understand the psychological and social factors that...

In today's episode, we talk about a concrete and hands-on method for making wise decisions every day.   Every fifteen minutes, each of us can make ten or more small decisions. Some of them are relatively inconsequential, while others can change the course of our lives. What if you could improve all of your decisions, across the board, and start to build a healthier, more productive, and meaningful...

Listening is a skill essential to all careers and all aspects of life. But not a lot of us know the art of deep listening. No one taught us those skills. That's where Oscar Trimboli comes in. Oscar is the host of the award-winning podcast Deep Listening and the founder of the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, whose mission is to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace. Tune in and li...

Mary Barra's journey to becoming the first female CEO of General Motors is a story of perseverance, leadership, and breaking barriers. In this episode, David Welch explores the impact she's had on GM and the automotive industry as a whole. David discusses insights and information based on his book, Charging Ahead: GM, Mary Barra, and the Reinvention of an American Icon. It goes into the challenges...

Not all CEOs are good leaders. A significant number of CEOs still need leadership skills. That's where Don Schmincke of Saga Leadership comes in. Don trains over 700 CEOs per year in unconventional leadership principles. Don advises to stay away from traditional business media, instead turning to scientific research in the fields of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology to...

Leaders with influence tend to be rare. But it's always possible as a leader to be positively influential to your team. World-renowned leadership advisor Rene Rodriguez joins us in today's episode to tell you how to lead with influence. Rene walks us through culture, psychology, and business leadership to unpack how influence is made. Listen to what Rene has to say, and you too can be a leader wit...

Gaining a strong business traction can be a bit overwhelming, especially for startups. Laura McDowell is here to explain how to make this huge task somewhat manageable as a professional implementer of the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Joining Patrick Veroneau, she explains how they guide businesses to get stronger and healthier by breaking them down into six key components: vision, people, dat...

Influence is such an important word in business. Yet, it is often taken the wrong way. People think that influence has to be forceful or assert power. This is far from the truth, and if you influence the right way, you can get powerful outcomes that leave both parties winning. In this episode, Patrick Veroneau interviews consultant, speaker, and author, Alan Weiss . Sharing wisdom from his book, M...

The work environment can be the biggest detractor in your company. Employees' engagement is greatly affected by the work environment you create around them, as it leads to employee burnout. In this episode, Mia Baytop Russell, the co-author of Fired Up!, shares how you can transform your team from burnout to engagement. Trust is one of the foundational elements of relationships which upholds the w...

We carry with us certain parts of our childhood that often influence the choices we take in adulthood. Those formative years instill values and beliefs that tend to guide us in our day-to-day lives. That is why it is helpful to recognize how our early childhood has impacted us as an adult in order to set us up for a better future. In this episode, Child Development Psychologist Dr. L. Carol Scott...

Want to become a great leader that inspires people and drives success? In this episode, Patrick Veroneau is joined by his special guest, Evolution managing director Matt Auron . Matt shares the many challenges in the industry they've encountered and how that helped their company become even more effective in coaching leaders to become inspiring and successful! Tune in and learn Evolution's journey...

Organizations spend more than $30 billion annually on strategy creation, and more than 80% of those strategies fail. Here's a solution to that! In this episode, Jim Huling, the Co-Author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution, shares the proven practices tested and refined by hundreds of organizations and thousands of teams over many years. This model allows you to zero in on how to be the most effecti...

If you want to start a podcast, you have to start it right. So many podcasts don't even make it past their 10th episode because they don't know what they're doing. You need to know your "why" and your values so that you can find your audience. Build that foundation first instead of rushing out into the game. Join Patrick Veroneau as he talks to the founder of The Podcast Factory® , Jonathan Rivera...

People want professional development, but not many companies provide them with that. In today's episode,  Dr. Andrew Rahaman , the Co-founder of  bluSPARC , takes a deep dive into the powerful coaching model that will help you develop your leaders and people. Right after COVID, businesses had to shift to a new working environment where employees had to work remotely. This shift allows leaders to a...