Strategic Momentum

As we begin a new season of the Strategic Momentum Podcast, we are covering a topic that we commonly observed among many of our previous guests - changing your career trajectory to better align with a specific passion, or to find greater fulfillment and achieve one’s own potential. But it can be a struggle to find what that path or profession may be. Some may say it’s still best to stay in yo...

This is a bonus episode to let you know what’s in store for the coming season — because we have some exciting changes for 2020!  In conducting interviews with more than 60 progressive leaders so far, we’ve found that the nature of business is becoming more non-linear, collaborative and fluid. And a major factor in achieving your full growth potential is learning how to navigate this dynamic e...

In the past 61 episodes, we’ve heard from a range of guests across a variety of industries—all of whom shared many different perspectives on how to break through the common challenges in business and career development today.   Every interview has come with its set of valuable lessons and key takeaways that help us to understand the business of work— from how to be effective in sales and...

While many have this desire for greater meaning, purpose and impact, the “how” isn’t always aligned with their own “why.”  The traditional approach to charitable giving and corporate philanthropy programs is often times limited and narrow. As a result, it doesn’t enable individuals in an organization to truly fulfill their personal “goodness” goals, nor does it allow for a company to tap into...

It takes guts, determination, and a healthy dose of optimism to attempt building a startup of your own. And even with that passion to innovate, inspired by a dedication to change or improve the way we do things, the unfortunate reality is that most startups fail. So the big question is why? And more importantly, what’s the difference between those that fail and those that succeed? What’s the secre...

This year, Forbes published its list of the 100 Most Innovative Leaders in business. Sadly, only one female executive made the list.  This fact highlights the nationwide problem that women are significantly underrepresented in business leadership. Despite nearly 100 years of political and economic progress, women hold only 25% of C-Suite positions in the top 1,000 companies, and only 6% of CE...

It can be a struggle to feel empowered in our work and personal life, a challenge that is often more difficult for women as we often negotiate against ourselves and endure the self-doubt that can negatively affect professional momentum. How does one build a passion-driven career that allows risk-taking but delivers the life and relationships we want? And who are the role models we can learn from?...

With growing demands on our time, being able to manage it all professionally and personally is a universal challenge. It is not always easy to create focus and clarity that will drive positive momentum for you and your company. Many of us succumb to lies of productivity, rather than implementing an effective goal-setting process. So what does it take to create the focus necessary to drive positive...

Investment in corporate wellness continues to gain momentum as many companies acknowledge the importance of keeping their workforce healthy, happy, and, ultimately, more productive and engaged. Yet the implementation of these programs aren’t necessarily translating into sustainable health outcomes.  Michael Heinrich has made it his mission to help companies create healthier and happier enviro...

There is a continual trend towards companies thinking and operating in a more “conscious” way. And while there is the desire in many companies to do so, not all are able to fulfill on that promise. But those that do end up taking a more comprehensive approach to delivering a spectrum of positive effects have been proven to outperform the market financially. Meghan French Dunbar is Co-founder and C...

In today’s era of rapid innovation, companies of all sizes must constantly evolve in order to remain competitive. Disruption can happen at any time, so staying ahead of the curve is no longer a differentiator, but a necessity. But innovation for innovation’s sake is not enough.  With continued consumer expectations that products and services focus on the greater good, businesses have a new op...

Bridging the generational divide is a major challenge for business leaders today. There are three generations in the modern day workplace, each with their own diverse career aspirations and expectations.  Creating an environment that leverages the talent, value, and strengths of this new workforce requires a keen understanding of their different perspectives and using an approach that ensures...

How do you provide the right environment for your employees to flourish, while also driving your business forward? The modern workplace is constantly evolving and has become ever more diverse. Industry leaders are required to rethink how to best align the business dynamics with the people dynamics. Bhavna Dave is Chief People Officer at Frontpoint Security and she has consistently built effective...

In today’s ever-evolving world, companies are realizing the importance of being agile, innovative and forward-thinking in order to stay relevant and keep up. As an intrapreneur however, it can be difficult to drive that change inside an organization or even get buy-in for new ideas and processes. But even as an entrepreneur where you have much more control, driving towards the outcome you intended...

The focus of the Strategic Momentum Podcast has always been helping listeners understand the strategies, approaches and perspectives needed to solve the common challenges plaguing businesses today. But another factor in breaking through business inertia is developing the foundational hard and soft skills needed to thrive today and in the future. The guests on this show have been through a lot of t...

How do you win customers and keep them coming back? Driving growth, for any business, requires a solid customer acquisition focus and retention plan. However, many struggle to determine the right retention and acquisition strategies to employ and the most effective way to execute them. So, what’s the best way to deal with the ever-changing buyer’s journey, limited marketing budgets, and the need t...

In episode 44, we explored the entrepreneurial journey of the three founding members of Crate Media, the production company and media agency behind the Strategic Momentum Podcast. The trio shared the challenges they faced growing a remote startup, the lessons they learned, and the passion for podcasting that keeps them going. Through their experiences, they’ve come to learn how to master the techn...

With continued market and competitive pressures impacting organizations today, companies are required to transform themselves to remain relevant. But many are still struggling to effectively work through these transitions, despite the various practices they have adopted to help. To breakthrough that inertia, Pierre Hadaya believes it can only happen when thinking and operating in an integrated fas...

In the last Strategic Momentum episode, we learned the secrets of meeting facilitation from Michael Wilkinson , the founder and managing director of Leadership Strategies – The #1 Facilitation Training Company. In this episode, Michael returns to explore specific use cases of his facilitation techniques, especially in the virtual, multi-generational work environment. He talks about how to facilita...

In today’s interconnected business ecosystem, collaboration and teamwork are critical to moving initiatives and activities forward. To accomplish these objectives and tasks, we often have to schedule and run various meetings to facilitate progress. But so many people are frustrated by the number of meetings they have that don’t produce results. That’s where meeting facilitation comes in. Michael W...

Today’s episode features the people behind the scenes of the Strategic Momentum Podcast -- the founders of Crate Media, the podcast production company formerly known as Podcast Masters. Cody Boyce, the founder of Crate Media, turned to editing podcasts when his career in music hit a wall. As he built his company, he used social media to find Hayden Lee, a sound engineer and fellow musician, as wel...

Starting a consulting business is something many aspire to do but few do well. It’s often wrought with challenges that can make or break your business, like how to identify your core offerings, find clients, and create your pricing structure. Michael Zipursky is an author, entrepreneur, and the CEO of ConsultingSuccess.com. He’s written 5 books on consulting and marketing, including his most recen...

Are we really there for each other? I recently published an article on Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global about altruism, kindness and business after hearing several of my guests mention kindness in their advice for breaking through business inertia.  In their own ways, they stressed the importance of doing good and paying it forward, not just as an organization, as we commonly talk about the...

Media strategy, planning, and ad buying is a science that even the most seasoned marketers struggle with. What’s the best way to allocate the budget? What are the most effective channels? To break through, you have to understand the balance required to get to the desired outcome. Imani Greene, Founder of Greene Consulting Group, has spent years finding and implementing this balance. She’s transiti...

How do you capture someone’s attention online in a matter of seconds? A matter of words? For businesses, breaking through the ever-crowded web of news and conversations to reach consumers and inspire action is a particular challenge. Erin Gargan King has spent years mastering the art of activating audiences online, and in this episode, she shares how to get noticed online, build real relationships...