Stories Matter! - Helping Leaders Transform Lives

In this episode of Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives, our hosts Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner are joined by guest, Brent Farmer. Brent shares a powerful story from his past involving a project with executives and a sudden change in direction. The conversation delves into the challenges of managing expectations and the struggle between perfection and flexibility in leadership. Br...

Welcome back to Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives. I'm your host, Shelli Jost Brady, and today we have a very special guest with us: Brent Farmer, the Principal Emeritus of Baskervill, an architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning firm headquartered in Richmond, VA. In this episode, we delve into the journey of creating something sustainable, exploring Brent's experienc...

Welcome back to Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives. In today's episode, titled "Metaphysics 101: Privilege for White People," we have a thought-provoking conversation with our guest, Roscoe Burnems, Richmond's first-ever poet laureate. Our co-host, Gayle Turner, recalls seeing Roscoe present on the concept of privilege and has been eagerly waiting to delve deeper into this important t...

In this episode of "Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives," hosts Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner are joined by guest Roscoe Burnems, the first poet laureate of Richmond, Virginia. The conversation delves into the importance of storytelling, focusing on Burnems' spiritual journey and his relationship with his mother. They explore the challenges and growth that occur within these relat...

In this episode of Stories Matter, join hosts Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner as they welcome guest Roscoe Burnems for a powerful conversation about the profound impact of grief. Delving into personal experiences and reflections, they explore the complexities of grief, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, and the importance of finding healthy coping mechanisms. From pushing gende...

Welcome to another episode of Stories Matter! In today's episode, titled "Fatherhood," we dive into the powerful intersection of masculinity, fatherhood, and leadership. Our special guest, Roscoe Burnems, the first poet laureate of Richmond, Virginia, shares his unique perspective on being a father and the transformative impact it has had on his life. Join hosts Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner...

Welcome back to another episode of "Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives." In today's installment, we dive deep into the world of courageous leadership with our special guest, Bill Munroe. Bill, a former Navy pilot turned entrepreneur, shares his insights and personal journey of becoming a truly courageous leader. Join your hosts, Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner, as they explore the...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives. I'm your host, Shelli Jost Brady, and joining me today is my fabulous co-host, Gayle Turner. We have a fantastic guest with us today, Bill Munroe, who is here to discuss the intriguing topic of "Enjoying the Stress of Leadership." Strap in, because this conversation is going to be a thought-provoking explo...

Welcome back to "Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives." In today's episode, titled "Becoming a Confident Leader," we have a special guest, Bill Munroe, who will share his incredible journey and the lessons he learned along the way. Bill attended U of Kansas in their Navy ROTC program. Upon graduation from flight school he served as part of a crew on a P Three Orion. The pressure to cons...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives ." I'm your host, Shelli Jost Brady, and today we have a fantastic guest joining us. Please welcome Bill Munroe, a pilot with a remarkable journey to share. In this episode, we'll explore Bill's growth as a leader in the cockpit, the importance of communication and teamwork, and how discovering his own str...

In this episode of 'Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives,' we delve into the theme of career shocks and their transformative impact. Our guest, Pramath Raj Sinha, shares his personal experiences navigating a nonlinear career path and the invaluable lessons he has learned along the way. Through anecdotes and insights, he encourages listeners to embrace opportunities, be open to change, a...

Welcome back to Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives. In today's episode, titled "Surviving Loss," we delve into the profound journey of a speaker who experienced a series of devastating losses in 2004. The speaker opens up about the deaths of three senior male role models, his father-in-law's battle with terminal cancer, and the unexpected passing of his own father. As he reflects on t...

Welcome back, listeners, to another captivating episode of Stories Matter! In today's installment, we have an extraordinary guest, Pramath Raj Sinha, joining our hosts, Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner, to share an illuminating journey of founding the prestigious Indian School of Business. Pramath's unparalleled experience in revolutionizing higher education, with notable accomplishments such as...

In this episode of "Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives," we delve into the transformative power of adversity and finding the courage to create change. Our guest, Pramath Raj Sinha, shares his journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, making a life-changing decision, and founding a school in India. He reflects on his experience at graduate school, where he discovered the importance of s...

Coming up on this episode of "Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives": we dive into the Women's Storytelling Festival. Join hosts Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner as they speak with Jessica Robinson, the founder of the festival, about the importance of women's storytelling and the impact it has on the industry. Discover how this festival became a platform for female storytellers to shar...

Welcome to another episode of Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives. In this episode, we have a special guest, Jessica Robinson, who is an expert in the power of storytelling, especially in early learning and family dynamics. We dive into the significance of storytelling for children's development and how it brings families closer together. Our guest shares personal anecdotes about shari...

Welcome back to another episode of Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives. In today's episode, titled "Better Said Than Done." Our guest is Jessica Robinson, the founder of Better Said Than Done and the President of Capture Video. She will be sharing her journey from film and writing to creating her own storytelling organization. Jessica will also discuss the significant events that shape...

Welcome back to another episode of "Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives." In this episode, we have a special guest, Jessica Robinson, the executive producer and president of Capture Video. Jessica is a storyteller and business leader, who has a fascinating journey to share with us. From graduating from NYU Film School to starting her own video company, Jessica has experienced the highs...

In today's episode of "Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives," hosts Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner are joined by guest Danita Rountree Green. They delve into the importance of creating a new narrative and empowering the next generation through storytelling. From confronting uncomfortable topics to shining a light on the truth about history, they discuss how stories can bridge divide...

Coming up on this episode of "Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives," we dive deep into the power of storytelling, the importance of active listening, and the transformative impact of sharing our personal narratives. Our guest, Danita Rountree Green, shares her own remarkable journey and how it has shaped her mission to empower others and help them recognize their own worth. Join us as w...

Welcome back to another episode of Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives. In today's episode, titled "History is a Story," your hosts Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner are joined by special guest Danita Rountree Green to discuss the power of storytelling in shaping our understanding of history. They delve into the significance of a local organization's rebranding efforts, highlighting t...

Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/   Shelli Jost Brady is Founder &am...

Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/   Shelli Jost Brady is Founder &am...

Welcome to another episode of Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives. In today's episode, titled "Financial Branding," we are joined by our guest, Nathan Toft from Dragons Tooth Marketing. Together with your hosts, Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner, we will dive into the world of financial branding and explore the importance of managing expectations and fulfilling promises. We'll discuss...

In this episode of Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives, hosts Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner and their guest, Nathan Toft, explore the topic of employer branding. They delve into the importance of a consistent brand image throughout an organization, how employees can shape and represent that image, and the impact of employee-employer relationships. Through captivating stories from...