The Braintrust "Driving Change" Podcast

This week we welcome Todd Uterstaedt to the podcast. Todd's life experience and stories provide moving insight on how to be a better leader, team player, spouse, and even parent. This podcast will inspire you to be the best version of yourself in every area of your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support this podcast: https:...

This week we welcome Chuck Mingo to the Driving Change Podcast. As a teaching pastor at Crossroads Church; one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the United States, this candid interview couldn't come at a better time. Even with such deep discussion topics as racial tension and politics, Chuck leaves you with a message of inspiration and hope. --- Send in a voice message: https://podca...

We are beyond excited to welcome Dr. Anthony Jack to the podcast. Dr. Jack supports the notion that successful communication must begin with the building of a relationship. He speaks to the decades of research that supports the power we have as communicators in impacting decision making by truly understanding how our brains work. It's a must-listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters....

This week we welcome comedian and thought leader Michael Jr. to our podcast. During this time when we all need a good laugh (and you will definitely laugh!), Michael shares how he fundamentally changed his approach to comedy, which led to incredible success in both his standup and professional development careers. We can't wait for you to listen to this inspirational and timely message. --- Send i...

In this week’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome Best Selling author, Todd Herman. Todd shares not only how the Alter Ego Effect has helped his high achieving clients; like Kobe Bryant, but also how it can help you become the best version of yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti...

This week we welcome Paula Payton an applied behavioral scientist, professor at Columbia University and researcher. Paula has spent her career bridging the gap between academia and industry, and as a result, she has identified marketing trends, emerging technologies, and behavioral shifts that have been utilized by retail, fashion, and consumer goods companies. Paula provides us with her research-...

This week we welcome Beth and Todd Guckenberger, founders of Back2Back Ministries, an international Christian non-profit organization dedicated to being a voice for orphans. Hear about their journey which began in the summer of 1997 when Beth and Todd took their life savings and moved to Monterrey, Mexico with the goal of loving and serving orphans and vulnerable children around the world.   Today...

In this week's Braintrust Driving Change Podcast, we have a fascinating conversation with the CEO of Vitamix, Jodi Berg.  Jodi is the 4th generation owner of Vitamix and an expert on both developing and identifying not only your own purpose but the purpose of those individuals around you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support th...

This week we flip the script and interview our very own Best Selling Author and Founder/CEO of Braintrust, Jeff Bloomfield.  Jeff explains why he does what he does and how his passion for helping others succeed lead him to start Braintrust and ultimately write his newest best selling book NeuroSelling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/mess...

Why are some individuals so effective when they are communicating in both their personal as well as their professional lives?  Tricia Rose Burt, a master storyteller and trainer helps to answer that question by sharing how she redirected her life and what she does to communicate so effectively. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Supp...

When no one would take on the task of working with what was considered one of the most dangerous high schools for both violence and drugs in the United States, Linda volunteered and became Principal Wayman.  In this interview with Jeff, she discusses how she turned this school's future around so that even the most lost students felt that they had hope. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste...

This week we welcome American Idol finalist and TV personality Matt Rogers.  Matt has an incredible story of how he ended up on America's #1 singing talent show and transitioned that into a successful career outside of music.  He has an amazing story of struggle and success, and how and why it's important to fight every day for what you want! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify...

To start the new year, we are so excited to have Ben Malcolmson as our guest. Ben is the right-hand advisor to Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks as well as the focus of the upcoming movie “Walk On”. He has a story of overcoming and purpose that will inspire you as few stories can. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support this po...

In the "Driving Change" Podcasts final and timely interview of 2019, Stevie and Sazan speak on how the life you choose, is actually a choice.  By sharing their story, their faith and the roadblocks they have had to overcome, they take us on a journey and share what they did to achieve and succeed in today's fast-paced world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driv...

This week we welcome Jesse Cole, the owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team and author of the best selling "Find Your Yellow Tux - How to Be Successful by Standing Out".  Jesse discusses how he took a last-place team with very little attendance and transformed it into a phenomenon of sold-out games with 1000's of fans on a waitlist for tickets.  He explains how he marketed himself and his tea...

This week we welcome NFL Hall of Famer and founder of the Anthony Muñoz Foundation, Anthony Muñoz.  Considered by many as the Greatest Offensive Lineman in NFL history, Anthony discusses what it took to position himself to win at the highest level, even though he started from very humble beginnings.  We are excited to share his story and the thought process of this expert in excellence, someone wh...

In part 2 of our interview with Tom Ziglar, CEO of Ziglar Inc., we continue our conversation about legacy and success.  Tom shares his answer to the question of “What is the fastest way to success?” as well as additionally impactful stories about his father Zig and how he created the Ziglar legacy that Tom and his team continue to grow today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify...

In part 1 of a 2 part interview Tom Ziglar, CEO of Ziglar, Inc. and author of his new book Choose to Win, shares impactful stories and examples of what creates real success and ideas of how to overcome your own personal obstacles.  Tom also takes time to share stories of his father Zig; like why belief is so important and how to get out of your comfort zone so you can change your life. Regardless...

In this week's episode, Jeff and Matt discuss why Marketing should work hand in hand with Sales through the entire process of turning a prospect into a client.  With Matt's insight, he discusses ideas individuals can use to boost content and better move someone through the Buyers Journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/message Support th...

On this weeks Driving Change Podcast, we welcome Social Media Expert Neal Schaffer.  Neal is a best selling author of 3 books and has been recognized as a Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencer as well as a Forbes Top 5 Social Sales Influencer.  During the episode, Neal gives practical advice on how to grow and utilize social media to help increase both your personal and professional influenc...

This week on Driving Change Podcast, Braintrust welcomes New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Richard Boyatzis.  Dr. Boyatzis is one of the world’s leading experts in leadership development and Emotional Intelligence.  In this podcast, we discuss several insights with Dr. Boyatzis including his well-known Intentional Change Theory. We also discuss ideas like how both Positive and Negative Emotio...

In this episode, we interview author and speaker Roger Dooley on the concepts from his latest book, Friction. In this book, Roger directs us on how to identify areas of change reducing friction can help us drive change faster by combining scientific research with real-life examples of leaders who have conquered business friction. We discuss how to identify roadblocks, alter them for the benefit of...

One of the most important drivers to change in both our personal and our professional lives is the willingness to be coached.  Yet, one of the biggest gaps in today's corporate environment is effective coaching.  Why?  In this episode, we will discuss the various ways people give and receive feedback, what causes us to resist feedback and some really practical ways to be more impactful in the feed...

What makes a leader great?  Why do we follow some leaders but resist others?  Why do we seek feedback proactively from some leaders but resist feedback entirely from others.  In this episode, we begin to explore the formula around effective leadership and give you a few ideas to evaluate and measure your leadership impact.    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dri...

Humans love visuals. Why do you think feature-length films, Netflix and Amazon Video are so popular? When storytelling is presented in a visual medium, something changes in the human brain that fires on all cylinders and activates areas deep within our brain that allow us to deeply process information. Storytelling in sales and marketing is no different. In our sixth episode, Jeff discusses: -The...