The Braintrust "Driving Change" Podcast

Can your distinct personality inspire your true purpose?  It's an interesting question and to help understand it, we welcome Irene Ortiz-Glass to the Driving Change Podcast.  Irene is an expert Executive Coach who specializes in coaching high-level executives and in our talk today, she shares how through her study of personality and purpose, she can help her clients focus on what is most important...

In honor of Memorial Day, this week we welcome Commander Mark McGinnis to the Driving Change Podcast. Commander McGinnis served 24 years in the Navy and now takes that knowledge and experience to train leaders with a SEAL mentality. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drivi...

This week we welcome Author Larry Kaufman to the Driving Change Podcast. Larry is an expert in networking and philanthropy and he shares how to be a better connector and giver so you can have an even more meaningful impact on those individuals you are connected to. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podc...

This week we welcome the CEO of ImprovEdge, Karen Hough. Karen and her team train teams on improvisation and neuroscience to develop flexible, adaptable, positive leaders and organizations. Karen shares some stories and techniques on how to improve your conversation skillset with tricks from the improv world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podca...

What questions would you ask if you could interview one of the most successful business authors of all time? Hear which ones we chose because this week we welcome Dr. Ken Blanchard, the multiple Best-Selling author of over 60 books on Business, Leadership, and Success. Ken’s incredible career spans more than 6 decades of writing, speaking, and teaching and in 2005 Ken was inducted into Amazon’s Ha...

As British Open Champion and multiple PGA Tour winner; Ben Curtis and his wife Candace changed the landscape of golf. Now their focus is a legacy of changing the lives of those around them with their incredible Ben Curtis Family Foundation. This week Ben and Candace share both what they are doing and how they are changing the lives of 1000's of families across the United States and invite anyone w...

Sometimes the topics that are the hardest to talk about, are in fact the ones that need to be discussed. This week we welcome Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper to the Driving Change Podcast and she discusses how to have those tough conversations and shares how the best growth and change can come from getting past the biases and the fear. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr...

This week we flip the script and our very own Jeff Bloomfield is in the hot seat in an amazing interview with Leader Week creator and OwlHub Founder & CEO, David Morelli. Their discussion first focuses on the art of persuasion and Jeff breaks down the neuroscience of decision making.   Jeff then shares some secrets on how to direct conversations and increase your persuasion skills. --- Send in a v...

This week we welcome questions expert, Dr. Marilee Adams to the Driving Change Podcast. Marilee has spent over 30 studying questions and the impact they have on both your business and your everyday life. Join us as she explains how the brain reacts and responds to questions and how to make sure the questions you ask have the most impact they can. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...

This week we welcome Don Graumann to the Driving Change Podcast. Don walks us through the idea that leaders are not born, they are made. Leadership is a learned skill and he gives practical examples and great ideas on how to become a better leader. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co...

How do you tell a story that takes someone on a journey but also steers them toward a decision to solve their problem? As President of the renowned Leadership Story Lab, Esther Choy takes time to breakdown how to effectively create change in the mind of others through persuasive storytelling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Suppor...

This week we welcome Dr. Ellen Van Oosten to the Driving Change Podcast. Ellen is an expert in coaching, leadership development, and emotional intelligence. In today's interview, Dr. Van Oosten breaks down how to both define your "ideal self" and ideas on how to become that individual. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support this...

What if you could live not just a longer life, but a more purposeful one? This week we welcome renowned cardiologist Dr. John Day and his wife Jane to the show. They co-authored "The Longevity Plan" which explores a small village in China that has the most centenarians per capita than anywhere in the world and what they have learned and share will impact your view on life. --- Send in a voice mess...

When you consider everyone you interact with on a daily basis, how genuinely effective are you in communicating with all the different personality types around you? In this week's Driving Change Podcast, The Lindner Center of HOPE’s Chief of Psychological Services Dr. Brett Dowdy explains that you're probably not as effective as you think and discusses ideas to change this and much more. --- Send...

Isaac Lidsky is one of the most accomplished individuals you will ever meet. He graduated from Harvard at 19 and then from Harvard Law School; served as a Supreme Court law Clerk; was a Justice Department litigator (undefeated); founded a tech startup (sold for $230 million). He accomplished all this and more all while being completely blind. Listen to how he chose not to let fear guide him and wh...

This week we welcome Jordan Jonas to the podcast. Jordan recently won season 6 of The History Channel's "Alone" where he survived 77 days on his own in the Arctic with limited resources. In our very timely interview for today's social climate, Jordan shares his whole story and also explains how to put yourself in the mindset of success, even in a state of complete isolation. --- Send in a voice me...

How do you create change that lasts? In this week's Driving Change Podcast we welcomed Dr. BJ Fogg to the show. BJ has spent his life studying and sharing with thousands of individuals how to make sure the changes you want to make in your life stick! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify....

This week we welcome Ryan Niemiller to the podcast. Ryan was a Top 3 Finalist on America's Got Talent and in this episode, his humor and quick wit will have you laughing while his life story of determination and overcoming obstacles will both inspire, and make you think about how you interact with disabled individuals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-ch...

In this special INBOUND edition of The Braintrust Driving Change Podcast, we welcome David Morelli. David is an expert in the neuroscience behind high performing leadership and offers real-world tips that will enhance your ability to lead and adapt in a disrupted virtual world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support this podcast:...

This week we welcome Dr. Dawson Church to the podcast. Dawson offers cutting edge science along with proving you can rewire your brain to help with everyday resilience as well as how it can assist with more specific issues such as PTSD, Alzheimer's, Depression, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support this podcast: h...

This week we welcome Tommy Seay to the podcast. Tommy brilliantly explains the origin of leadership and it's principles while taking us on a journey of how to apply them not only within the corporate culture but in everyday life as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...

This week we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Rick Rigsby to the podcast. Nearly 300 MILLION PEOPLE globally have viewed his sensational speech in the viral video titled, “Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout.” Today we dive into his life story, some motivating messages, and his uplifting attitude will give you the pick me up that we all need right about now! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste...

This week we welcome Tina Anderson to the podcast. As Founder and CEO of Just Thrive, Tina's story is one of positivity with the mindset that you can get better every day in every way. Coupled with her health advice and knowledge, this podcast will help lead you to be the healthiest version of yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/mes...

This week we welcome Jeff Ruby, the founder of Redrock Leadership, and an expert in leadership training. Jeff takes time to breakdown why both empathy and integrity should be high on the list of leadership qualities, and how they both are integral in helping you become the leader people want to follow. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/mess...

This week we welcome Robin Everhart to the podcast. Robin shares her life experiences and provides invaluable guidance for being the best authentic version of yourself. Robin recognizes and celebrates the differences in her teams, and discusses the benefits of diversity in the workplace. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support thi...