The Sparking Entrepreneur Show

Join Annalisa Maceda, an expert in executive skills specializing in staff management and conflict resolution, as she shares her insights on becoming a more effective leader. Through her unique blend of leadership development and tailored executive coaching, Annalisa inspires leaders to embrace their humanity, ensure they are heard and understood by their teams, and maximize their personal and prof...

Discover the secrets to maximizing LinkedIn's potential with Andy Gwynn, a seasoned expert in helping property investors, business owners, and salespeople achieve outstanding results. In this episode, Andy shares his top strategies for leveraging LinkedIn to generate more business, connect with ideal prospects, and engage with your existing network. Learn about his systemized process for daily eng...

Explore the fascinating journey of Varun Kaushal, who transitioned from a successful 20-year career in IT to becoming a sought-after executive coach. With an MS in Computer Science and an MBA, Varun has leveraged his extensive corporate and startup experience to mentor and coach over 500 clients and aspiring executives in just four years. Partnering with prestigious institutions like NYU, the Univ...

Meet Marie Mack, a natural-born leader whose journey from leading siblings and classmates to commanding soldiers in the Army has shaped her into a powerhouse in the business world. In this episode, Marie shares her passion for leadership and how she brings clarity and confidence to online business teams worldwide. Discover how Marie’s facilitation of powerful online partnership conversations creat...

Join Erin Conlon, an attorney and executive coach, as she delves into the unique challenges and limitations faced by high performers in both their personal and professional lives. With a wealth of expertise, Erin shares her approach to coaching, providing tools and structures tailored to individual needs. In this episode, learn how Erin helps her clients build a successful, productive, and abundan...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Ian D. Brooks, CEO and founder of Rhodes Smith Consulting, a renowned firm specializing in personal and professional development through behavioral transformations. Dr. Brooks, an award-winning author of Intention: Building Capabilities to Transform Your Story, brings over 24 years of expertise from clinical settings to coaching top organizations like...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Joel Pérez, PCC, owner of Apoyo Coaching and Consulting, LLC., and a renowned Professional Certified Coach specializing in career transitions, identity-conscious leadership, and cultural humility. With over 20 years of experience in higher education leadership, Joel shares profound insights into fostering cultural competence and inclusive leadershi...

In this episode, we are joined by Jutta Guiati, an esteemed attorney and finance expert with a rich international background. Originally from London and having spent a decade in Hong Kong, Jutta brings a unique perspective to employment law and business strategy discussions. Now based near NYC, USA, she combines her legal acumen with a deep understanding of cross-cultural dynamics, making her a so...

Join us for an engaging discussion with Valerie Martinelli, CEO & Owner of Valerie Martinelli Consulting, LLC. Valerie is a seasoned Job Search and Career Expert, Resume Writer, and Personal Branding Professional dedicated to helping mid-level and senior-level professionals achieve their career aspirations. With a proven track record of assisting over 200 clients in landing their dream careers and...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dominik Majid, a passionate advocate for helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential through autonomous evolutionary leadership. Dominik’s approach is guided by principles such as clarity of purpose, understanding and developing people, fostering collaboration in trustful environments, setting non-negotiable targets while empowering team...

Join us on a transformative coaching journey with Tony, a seasoned leadership expert whose illustrious career spans three and a half decades at the British Council. Tony's extensive world travels have provided him with rich insights into diverse organizational cultures and dynamics. Awarded the OBE for his contributions, Tony is passionate about people development. His executive coaching goes beyo...

In this episode, we chat with Ryan Brown, an ICF-accredited coach with a passion for guiding Dads and men through their journeys of self-discovery. Drawing on his extensive experience as a former Pastor, Ryan has honed skills in active listening, conflict resolution, and personal development. He is also developing a co-parenting platform with his ex-wife to help recently divorced couples manage th...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mia Henry, an educator, facilitator, and strategist dedicated to helping leaders and groups collaborate to advance justice. Born and raised in the U.S. Deep South, Mia's rich heritage includes entrepreneurs, Black church leaders, NAACP and SCLC members, and even enslaved ancestors five generations ago. Drawing from the powerful history of the Black Freedo...

In this episode, we sit down with Max Kalis, a dynamic Career Strategist with a unique blend of expertise in design strategy and career coaching. With a decade of experience in strategy, culture, and experience design, Max has mentored numerous startups, colleagues, and clients. Now, he focuses on applying experience design principles to help athletes and exceptional individuals transition and exc...

Join us as we explore the profound journey of Greg Liotta, LMSW, a state-certified counselor with over 30 years of international experience. Greg's diverse background includes transpersonal counseling, mythology, and cutting-edge mind-body-spirit research. From co-leading transformational retreats with the ManKind Project to running the Healing HeartJourney program in Austin, Texas, Greg has dedic...

Join us as we dive into the journey of Dan Underwood, an international self-development and business coach who has been breaking barriers since he was 21. From founding the 'Whiz Kidz' business startup program to creating the innovative 'ArtOf Enterprise' toolkit, Dan's unique approach to coaching has empowered individuals and businesses worldwide. Tune in to learn about his groundbreaking coachin...

Meet Sara Karlen Lacombe, the founder of Minding the Gap Coaching. In this episode, Sara shares her journey and how she helps clients unpack blind spots, identify and overcome fears, and clarify their vision. Discover how you can feel empowered to embrace who you are, believe in yourself, and belong to yourself. Learn how Sara's unique approach can help you mobilize and influence people, find and...

In this inspiring episode, we introduce Karen Carey, The Unconventional Confidence Coach. Karen brings a unique blend of expertise as a certified Life Coach, CultureTalk partner, Reiki Master, Transpersonal Counselor, and Yoga teacher. She is dedicated to helping individuals and teams gain the clarity and confidence needed to thrive in both personal and professional spheres. Karen’s holistic appro...

In this enlightening episode, we meet Tony Dufresne, PhD, known as "The Confidence Doc." Tony shares his unique journey as a father and a coach who has learned invaluable lessons from his daughter that have shaped his approach to empowering women. Despite being a man in the predominantly female sphere of women’s confidence coaching, Tony’s insights and passion for helping women understand and main...

Sarah Haykel, a certified Professional Life Coach and founder of Salsa for the Soul. Sarah empowers clients to navigate major life transitions through her online programs, one-on-one coaching, and group coaching sessions. As a certified yoga instructor and seasoned dance teacher, she uniquely combines body-centered modalities with life coaching to foster healthier, happier relationships and person...

Meet Denitresse Ferrell, the Triangle's renowned "Culture Whisperer," in an enlightening discussion about the profound impact of organizational culture on business success. With over 20 years of leadership experience in Fortune 100 companies, Denitresse now leads Culture Refinery as CEO and founder, helping organizations unlock the potential of marginalized talent through strategic development and...

Explore the fascinating journey of Varun Kaushal, who transitioned from a successful 20-year career in IT to becoming a sought-after executive coach. With an MS in Computer Science and an MBA, Varun has leveraged his extensive corporate and startup experience to mentor and coach over 500 clients and aspiring executives in just four years. Partnering with prestigious institutions like NYU, the Univ...

Join Dr. Helen Ofosu, an expert in Work and Business Psychology, as she shares her unique approach to career development and organizational success. With over 20 years of professional experience, Dr. Ofosu combines her deep psychological insights with practical strategies to help individuals and businesses thrive. In this episode, we explore her 2023 book, How to Be Resilient in Your Career: Facin...

Discover the transformative power of setting boundaries with Barb Nangle, a boundaries coach specializing in helping women reclaim their lives from the grip of people-pleasing. Through her exclusive BUILD framework, Barb has coached hundreds to prioritize their own needs and live intentionally. In this episode, Barb shares her profound journey of healing and growth through 12-step recovery and lif...

Join Johnny Guidry, dynamic speaker and life coach, as he guides you through the journey of authentic, intuitive, and passionate living on the Refractive Podcast. With a roster of inspiring guests, Johnny shares powerful stories, insights, and practical tips for finding joy, embracing abundance, and saying YES to a life filled with adventure and love. Learn how Johnny transforms personal challenge...