Voice of Influence

Expermination is a core element of building a Collaborative Learning Culture. Have you ever put out an idea or initiated in some way as a leader and people just bought in and went with it? They went with your initiation and they're like, "Yeah, let's try this!?" On today's episode Andrea talks about the value of goodwill and how to build that in your team so as a team, you're more willing to buy-i...

When you're the leader of a fast growing company, the growth of the team is exciting and daunting at the same time. While it's vital to get everyone on board with your brand promise, it's not a simple process. It comes down to the dynamics of influence - are people growing in personal agency and alignment to the structure of the company?     In this live coaching session, Andrea works with Margie...

Dr. Barb Daubenspeck heads up Bellevue University's master of science in clinical mental health counseling. Nearly 250 Nebraska students are enrolled and more than 450 Nebraskans have graduated from the CACREP-accredited program. The Nebraska Counseling Association just honored the Bellevue University professor who heads the university's fast-growing clinical counseling program as its "Counselor o...

LTC (R) Marci Toler is a retired Officer for the United States Army and holds the Human Resource Manager functional area (43B), specializing in organizational team development, operations, and strategic planning. Awarded the Bronze Star, Toler has served as a senior staff member for several Combatant Commands, a trainer, advisor, and mentor to tactical, operational, and strategic (combined, joined...

Do you have ideas that would make your company better? Leaders want the input and perspective of others, but sometimes those ideas fall flat, discouraging leaders from asking  and keeping others from sharing. Newer team members with ideas need to know how to share their ideas and energy without triggering defensiveness and resentment in those who invested in the company before.    Listen in as And...

How do people change? Our guest today has studied the topic extensively and created the Fisher Curve to help explain the emotional journey people go through when experiencing change. John Fisher, CPsycol., AFBPsS, MSc. is a constructivist psychologist and coach. John has spent the last 25 years working in change management, personal development and coaching. He has a unique blend of experiences ac...

Donna Serdula is the founder and president of Vision Board Media , a professional branding company that helps individuals and companies tell their unique stories on LinkedIn and beyond . Bringing dynamic brand storytelling to the masses and empowering people to dream big – that's the ink in her pen.   It's her Website LinkedIn-Makeover.com where she and her team of over 20 writers and coaches help...

The sentiment can't be ignored: 9 out of 10 leaders and managers I talk to are concerned about how they will integrate Gen Z into the workforce. And since Gen Z is replacing the retiring baby boomers and is about to overtake them in numbers (according to Glassdoor), the transfer of knowledge and culture weighs heavily on the minds of leaders.   In this episode, Andrea dissuades us from giving up o...

Jim Vaselopulos is a C-level business advisor and executive coach with a proven record as a leader, strategist, rainmaker, and expert in new business development. With his principled leadership, visionary approach, and effective execution, Jim has successfully established new companies and transformed underperforming organizations. As the founder of Rafti Advisors, Jim assists early-stage business...

In this episode we hear why product and hiring experimentation are keys to successful startups, and why taking culture seriously helps people build influence in companies.    With over 20 years of experience in product management, design, and strategy, Paul Shustak is a multi-exit founder who loves building 1.0 products that push the boundaries of innovation. He is currently the co-founder of AsqM...

Steve Shenbaum is the founder of Game On Nation, a nationally recognized communication firm that employs game dynamics and improvisation to teach high-performance teamwork as well as communication, story-telling, public-speaking and presentation skills. Game On Nation provides authentic and down-to-earth courses, keynotes, and custom training programs that are widely accessible and extremely succe...

Political and ideological tensions are running high across the globe. Is this impacting the way your team interacts? Are you noticing higher levels of anxiety and relational conflict? In this episode Andrea discusses the importance of personal reflection and reconciliation for leaders.     Read the show notes here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence. net/288 Give and receive feedback that makes a diff...

James Satterwhite brings over 36 years of industry knowledge, senior management and market building experience. His skills include global reach and abilities to address complex business development needs with a particular focus in façade constructs. Mr. Satterwhite is CEO of Advanced Glazings Ltd. with focus on domestic and international growth for the unique and timely light redirecting and highl...

  Mickie Kennedy believes that with some effort and a little money, the possibilities are endless. He is an expert at helping small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility. Mickie founded eReleases 24+ years ago after realizing that small businesses desperatelyneed a press release service they can actually afford, giving them access to the media and to a nationa...

Andrea Pacini is a presentation coach and Head of Ideas on Stage UK. He specialises in working with business owners, leaders and their teams who want to become more confident presenters.  Since 2010 Ideas on Stage has worked with thousands of clients around the world, including companies like Microsoft, Lacoste, The World Bank and over 500 TEDx speakers.  Andrea is on a mission to stop great ideas...

  Claudia Schabel, Founder, President and CEO of Schabel Solutions Inc., has been on a 20-plus- year mission to raise awareness and consciousness about social justice, race relations and equity. The Schabel Solutions team has over 25 years of DEI and human resources practitioner experience, largely with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. As a diversity and inclusion strategic partner, we combi...

We can all learn a lot from professional performers because anyone can struggle with performance anxiety when they share a presentation or even just speak up in a meeting. Soula Parassidis is an accomplished professional opera singer and she has advice for us on the podcast this week. Greek-Canadian operatic soprano Soula Parassidis is an entrepreneur, anti-humantrafficking advocate, and producer....

Rahier Rahman is the founder and CEO of Turn, an innovative HR tech company whose products are revolutionizing talent acquisition by dramatically speeding the hiring process and greatly reducing cost through autonomous data-driven sourcing and screening of the contingent and hourly workforce.  Read the show notes here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence. net/282 Give and receive feedback that makes a...

Kyle Shannon is a visionary leader with more than 30 years of experience innovating in storytelling and digital marketing. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Storyvine, he has revolutionized video storytelling with a Guided Video platform that automates production and empowers clients to create authentic, professional content at scale. Kyle's experience co-founding AGENCY.COM in the mid-1990s played a s...

Mark Malagon has over 16 years of experience in industrial refrigeration and mechanical contracting. Mark earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech as well as an MBA from Mercer University. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in multiple states and holds an active NCEES Record. Mark started his career as a project manager, quickly advancing to sales engineer. Soon ther...

According to Microsoft's most recent Work Trend Index, 50% of managers are experiencing burnout. In this Leadership Skills episode of the Voice of Influence podcast Andrea discusses what can leaders do to assess and mitigate the risk of burnout.    Learn more about Voice of Influence coaching programs for executives and managers on our website.  https://voiceofinfluence.net/ programs/   Read the s...

Joanne Stadnik is the CEO of Voyage Healthcare, one of the largest multi-specialty clinics in Minnesota that is still independently owned. Voyage Healthcare has five clinic locations and is celebrating 70 years this year of being in business. Joanne is a fearless champion of creativity, innovation & inspiration. She is an executive coach, speaker, and Certified Medical Practice Executive (FACMPE)....

Matt Massucci is the founder and CEO of Hirewell, a global, tech-enabled Talent Solutions Provider. Since getting its start in Chicago 20 years ago, Hirewell has been helping clients grow their organizations by recruiting the top-tier talent they need.  His firm partners with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies across all facets of their organization.  Hirewell is comprised of highly specialized...

Sonny Thadani is Co-Founder & CEO of Robin, a coaching company for schools. They exist to help build more connected, supportive and compassionate school communities where each student, educator and parent is empowered to thrive. He is a dedicated dad of three, first and foremost. Sonny's passion for education and mental health came after working with Sandy Hook Promise, an organization dedicated t...

It used to be that we felt we had to put on a mask of power and confidence to have a real impact. But things have changed. When I ask guests what advice they have for people who want to have a Voice of Influence, the most frequent recommendation is to be authentic. Nythia Thedani, CEO of Rain is both authentic and transparent on our show this week. Read the show notes here:   https://www.voiceofin...