The KTS Success Factor® (a Podcast for Women)

Steve Weinberg has spent his life selling and helping others sell better, more, and faster. He is an expert at building, guiding, and sustaining high-caliber sales teams and creating exemplary standards in account management. He has authored Above Quoted Performance to transfer his knowledge to others who want to improve their sales results. In this episode, Steve shares with us the importance of...

Do you know what will make you happy, successful, and understood at work? I am passionate about serving women and helping them build clarity, confidence, and commitment to achieving their unique career goals, and I want you to be happy, and successful, and experience less stress in the process. I am the author of the best-selling Let Your Personality Be Your Career Guide, and I co-wrote (with Jack...

If you are dealing with your child's addiction to drugs or alcohol, you're not alone! Barbara Decker, the Parent Recovery Advocate, knows how difficult it can be for a mom to free herself from the "Mom Code" – the reflexive tendency to try and solve problems for her child.    Using her  model, you can create an emotionally safe space for your child and support them as they learn to navigate their...

Feeling nervous about that presentation you are about to make over zoom or a Teams call?   Learn how to give clear, confident presentations with tips from professional actor and coach Billie Shepard.   Billie Shepard delivers a coaching experience that transforms how business people communicate. She has been a professional actor and coach for over forty years. She has produced guest-artist worksho...

Do you struggle with the new normal that the pandemic has brought — constant Zoom calls, online webinars, and limited face-to-face interaction? The big changes brought about by the pandemic altered how we function day-to-day. And many of these add stress to our life. So how do we adapt to these sudden big changes and face the new normal? Dr. Amy Mednick is a psychiatrist working in her own private...

It's crucial to focus not only on hiring talent with a high-driven purpose, but also in catering to the needs of your department, being open to feedback and communication, and shifting to a talent-centric organization that provides a safe workplace for you and your co-workers. Carol Schultz is the founder and CEO of Vertical Elevation. She is a talent equity and leadership advisory expert. Recogni...

Are you stuck with a boss that you just can't bare? Are you struggling to try to prove your worth? Learn to let go and build better bridges for you, your growth, and your business. Dr. Alan M. Patterson is an organizational development consultant, specializing in executive and leadership development. Having led hundreds of clients for over four decades, Dr. Patterson continues to ignore standard c...

Do you avoid anything related to marketing and selling? Are you scared of talking sales to the point that it ends up affecting your business? Sales is often a term feared by business leaders. How do I close a deal? How can I sound less annoying when pitching my product? These are probably some of the things you think about when you try to sell your offerings. However, selling shouldn't be as diffi...

Before leading others, it's very crucial to first get a hold of yourself and be the leader of your life! Maya Roffler 's corporate career began at 22 when she was promoted to the corporate office of a major men's fashion retailer. She had put herself through college working in retail stores. That promotion had a big impact on her life. She had exposure to C-Suite Executives and her first superviso...

Do you feel like there's this specific timeline that you need to follow in life? Have you felt pressured into trying to succeed as much as you can in life at an early age? And if it's too late, do you feel like a failure? Society makes us feel like there's a specific timeline we should be following in life, however, as hard as it is to believe, there's none. There's no such thing as being too earl...

Do you want to know how to gain clarity on what you REALLY want in your career and in your life? I am passionate about serving women and helping them build clarity, confidence, and commitment to achieving their unique career goals, and I want you to be happy, and successful, and experience less stress in the process. I am the author of the best-selling Let Your Personality Be Your Career Guide, an...

Are you starting your path toward becoming a more inclusive leader? Have you had difficulty discovering your purpose in promoting changes in the workplace and in society? The reality is, workplace inequities have an impact on our society as a whole. As a leader, one must understand the importance of their part in the process of change and how their journey could help create a new structure for a m...

Do you have an exit strategy? Do you know how to sell your business successfully? It's important that you prepare an exit plan for yourself, your business, and your future. Chris Vanderzyden is an author, speaker, and leading educator on exit planning and mergers and acquisitions. She is a founding partner of Legacy Partners, LLP, an exit planning and M&A advisory firm dedicated to creating and ex...

Have you been questioning your purpose or worth especially when it comes to your role or career in life? Do you feel like it's a constant struggle and battle? Are you looking for ways how to grow and discover your purpose? Finding out and understanding your purpose isn't like an instant pack of noodles where you instantly get the outcome – it's an ongoing lifelong process. There would be some chor...

Do you often find yourself exhausted before you even get the chance to do some self-care? Are you ready to find out how you can prioritize yourself while still being of service to others? Self-care isn't really about the glitz and glamour in the midst of your busy lifestyle. The myth of getting your hair done or putting on nail polish won't really help you get back into your body. It's more about...

Success doesn't have a specific shape, size, or form. We all have our own definition of success, but oftentimes, we get swayed by what we see on social media. It can unconsciously influence us. So how can you avoid this hazard, and really commit to the life you've always envisioned for yourself? Paola Knecht is a certified leadership, transformational, and self-development coach. She is the founde...

Are you feeling stuck in your career or personal development? There are different ways to develop skills, adapt to an environment and grow into someone better. Vicky Oliver is a leading career development expert and the multi-best-selling author of five books, including  301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions , named in the top 10 list of "Best Books for HR Interview Prep,"  301 Smart Answ...

Don't overthink your future by asking "what if" questions. Grow and plan with like-minded people. Liza Rogers has been passionately involved in what is now being called "the cohousing movement" for 25 years. On her journey, she discovered everything about financing, joint ventures, and buying real estate. Liza has a wealth of information and wisdom about real estate sectors both inside and outside...

Learn how to make a compelling presentation that will keep your audience hooked. Patricia Fripp is hired by companies to help them drive more business by perfecting their sales conversations and presentation. In this episode, Patricia talks about how presentations play a key role in your work– whether it's about building credibility for your team and audience or effectively persuading potential cl...

Continuing our discussion on women speaking out, listen to what Liz Kislik has to say about this. Liz Kislik is Harvard Business Review and Forbes contributor and TEDx speaker. She offers surprising insights and successful techniques for leadership, mastering collaboration, conflict, talent development, and customer loyalty. Her combination of practical experience, true stories, and current resear...

How many times have you been in a meeting and thought something but did not have the guts to say it?   Judy Hoberman is President of Judy Hoberman and Associates, a company focused on empowering professional women. She is an award-winning, international speaker, best-selling author, trainer, and leading authority on women in leadership. In this episode, Judy talks about why speaking up about your...

It's typical thinking to believe that the more you do things, the faster you'll get to your end goal, but what happens if you end up losing yourself in the process? What happens if you feel exhausted and stuck in a loop? Taking the time to reflect and see where you are at in life or in your day is so much better than constantly being in a rush trying to get things done. It is important to take a d...

Wondering what our purpose really is in the world can oftentimes be quite confusing, discouraging, or maybe even scary. This journey to find our greater purpose, but despite all the hardships and trials along the way, is worth it. Finding our purpose helps us unlock our greatest and highest potential– what can we be and what can do for the world. So, are you ready to chase your fears, dream big, a...

Do you dread prospecting calls? Do you get the jitters and end up overthinking as soon as you call your potential client? Do you want to know how to get rid of those jitters and gain confidence that can win you a client? It's normal to get scared or anxious when trying to give a prospect call. But what happens if you get too scared and end up stuttering?  Or you cannot close the deal because of al...

Do you often feel like you need to follow the standards and expectations set by other people in order to be successful? Women have always been fed lies and expectations that are set by society, their workplace, or by men. Women should work harder, do this, and do that– these are the key principles that affect and limit women. To acknowledge and understand these lies is what will set you free to gr...