Voice of Influence

We're going back to a special episode this week! Whether you're working with people one-on-one, an executive working with a team, or you're a parent who wants to the best come out of your kids, you've been tasked the challenging and rewarding work of helping others find their voice. In this episode, I'm talking about what it looks like to help others release their voice. Some topics discussed are...

Our guest this week lives her mantra, "Together everyone achieves more." A true community advocate and advisor, Candice Price is the mother of two girls and the proud owner of three businesses. She is a member of the New Leaders Council, a nationwide organization that works to recruit, train, and promote civically engaged leaders in business and industry, and a 2021 recipient of the Midlands Busin...

A.M. Bobby Brumfield is the Managing Partner and CEO for Leonum Advisors: Corporate Protection Management Firm. In this episode we discuss  Bobby's special emphasis on security culture advocacy and the vital importance of human connection for security. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read t...

Are you noticing that it's not as easy as it once was to get involved in your community or your organization's culture? Do you see a sustained drop in activity and connection?   While people in organizations say they want to connect, they are finding it difficult to do so - and it may not just be because of social distancing. In this episode Andrea explores a theory of why it's still hard for peop...

As you consider how you want to approach your life and work in 2022, perhaps you want to think about what is most essential to you and how you can make that work more effortless. So we're re-publishing Andrea's interview with author Greg McKeown. Even if you've heard it once, it's worth another listen. Enjoy! Many of us value hard work. But what if we're making things harder than necessary? What i...

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Andrea Joy Wenburg Mon, Dec 6, 2021, 3:12 PM     to Daniele             Is it possible that your team can handle more of your vulnerability and honesty than you realize? In this episode Andrea visits with Ariana Blossom about her experience in the military, the reasons why people wear metaphorical masks and how they can get back to a more authentic expression for the sake of their teams.   As the...

"I used to spend a lot of time journaling, processing the areas of life that cause stress, looking for the common thread that runs throughout the things that weigh on my heart. I don't do this in writing as much anymore. Writing takes so much time… But important things — internal things — take time. Journaling isn't an intellectual exercise for me, it is a spiritual one. It's something that slows...

Academic administration is an important aspect of our educational system. In this episode Andrea interviews Dr. Christopher Jochum about his new book, THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership. They discuss how to decide if being a department chair is the right fit for you, crisis leadership, understanding how trauma impacts our influence, and the importance of focusing on st...

What do you do when the pressures of your professional and personal life collide, both begging for your time, energy, and attention at the same time? In this episode Andrea explores the importance of clarifying expectations, delegating responsibilities, and building your internal capacity to successfully handle the responsibilities you choose to take on with grace and love.   Contact us if you lea...

Doni Aldine is a globally mobile Afro-Latina and first-generation North American who, by age 19, lived in seven cultures on five continents. As founder of the Culturs Global Multicultural Media Network, she is passionate about creating community for cross-cultural populations. She has presented around the globe as a Keynote, at conferences, universities & in media as a lifestyle expert focused on...

Jeff Hahn is a Public Relations and Crisis Management Expert based in Austin, Texas. The owner and principal of a family of integrated agency brands, he concentrates on reputation protection and restoration. Jeff recently published a book on the subject - Breaking Bad News, the definitive crisis communication guide for brands. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy...

What can we do when we feel emotionally triggered and bumped out of our best selves by the stress of the day (or the year)? In this episode Bonnie Blueford and Andrea discuss how to improve our individual resilience and help others, as well.   Bonnie Blueford is the founder of The Blueford Group, a communications and coaching organization dedicated to helping leaders lead resiliently.   She offers...

The best leaders learn from other great leaders. In this episode Andrea shares three leadership lessons from actor, director, and producer Ron Howard. You probably remember him as a child actor on the Andy Griffith Show. He was also in  American Graffiti  and in the TV show,  Happy Days . Howard went on to direct and produce a few of the dozen films such as  Cocoon ,  A Beautiful Mind , and  Apoll...

What was the diversity tipping point in corporate America? In this episode we hear from Dee C. Marshall, an award winning national leader in the area of diversity and inclusion. Dee shares the evolution of her own Voice of Influence from her experience on September 11th, 2001 on Wall Street to a large ministry Girlfriends Pray, to the role she plays now as CEO of the consulting firm Diverse and En...

Do you find it difficult to own who you are? In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, Andrea interviews Emmy Award Winning journalist and author of the book "DARE TO OWN YOU: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter," Liz Brunner. A speaker who trains others in the craft of speaking, Liz shares compelling stories about covering 9/11, the Boston Marathon bombing, and wha...

Chanda Smith Baker has over 20 years of experience working in, for, and with underestimated communities. In 2017, Chanda joined The Minneapolis Foundation as the Senior Vice President of Impact where she oversees the Foundation's grantmaking programs, provides strategic direction to community initiatives and partnerships, and is the event and podcast host of the award-winning Conversations with Ch...

The biggest concern for most companies right now is the need to attract and retain workers. But the biggest reason people leave their jobs is that they don't feel valued at work. Compensation and benefits are part of the equation, but just as important is the desire to believe that they are making a difference.    In this episode Andrea shares two special offerings designed with our listeners and...

Aviv Shahar enables Fortune 500 companies to create purpose-inspired visions that bring out the best in their people and catalyze growth. As the President of Aviv Consulting and the author of Create New Futures , Aviv guides executive teams at companies around the world to dramatically accelerate the achievement of their business results. In this "Greatest Hits" episode, Aviv discusses key element...

Claudio Toyama is committed to raising the awareness of people around the world, so they live full and fulfilled lives at work and home. He is an international bestselling author, an award-winning speaker, and the CEO of Toyama & Co., an international leadership consultancy specializing in small shifts that produce big results. Claudio has delivered projects in over 113 countries and has lived in...

What's the best way to evaluate the advice you're receiving? And how can you be more effective at offering helpful advice to others? Andrea gives three practical considerations for assessing counsel that we receive or give so that we inspire healthy growth. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   R...

Jess Hotz is the co-founder and Director of ELEVATE, a non-profit social enterprise. ELEVATE exists to lift people up to a higher position through their small businesses development program for people around the world. The first small business initiative was an ethical leather workshop in India, where artisans handcraft full-grain leather goods sold all around the world through the ELEVATE brand....

Nozomi Morgan is the CEO of Michiki Morgan Worldwide. Her passion is to develop global leaders who can lead beyond cultural differences and boundaries and do good in this world. She is known as the bridge-builder helping global leaders, teams, and corporations to overcome the tension and frustration that arise from cultural differences. Her diverse international background — having lived and worke...

Michael Bianco-Splann is a conscious leadership expert, visionary author, inspirational speaker and transformational life coach who brings unique and powerful expertise to deliver a differentiated and innovative approach to leaders, organizations and those seeking a life fully engaged and true to one's passion and purpose.  He joins Andrea to discuss his book Conscious Leadership: 7 Principles tha...

What does it mean to be aligned at work, and why does it matter? Thought Leader, Speaker, Author, and Transformer of people, cultures and workplaces, Laurie Battaglia is CEO of Aligned at Work® in Scottsdale, AZ. Having spent 35+ years leading people in corporate environments, Laurie discovered ways to engage team members, build trust quickly, and align them to create happy and high performing wor...