What Has My Attention

In a meeting not long ago, at the Chamber of Commerce in Carlsbad, I had the pleasure to hear Andria Taylor give a remarkable presentation. Her discourse, "Once Upon a Time... The Power of Storytelling for Your Business," was both delightful and insightful and I knew it needed a wider audience. And so, I convinced Andria to join me in the studio, to share her wisdom in a professional audio format....

In this engaging discussion, the speakers, Marguerite, Amber, and Barbara, delve into the importance of financial planning, estate planning, and the role of professional advisors. They emphasize the need for planning ahead for financial security and estate distribution, even when the future is uncertain. They also highlight the value of creativity in financial management, such as organizing cost-e...

In this insightful podcast, guest Andrea Taylor, the founder of TalentXponential, discusses the shifting dynamics of the workplace and the importance of meaningful work in fostering employee engagement. Taylor expresses her wish for businesses to focus more on their social responsibilities and to invest more in their employees. She raises concerns about the low level of employee engagement and the...

For a long time, I've been interested in the opportunity and benefits that come with cross-generation collaboration. So I was excited to bring Adam Jacobs and Erin Scheriff from The Jacobs Scheriff Group on the podcast. Some of the topics covered today include Cross-Generation Collaboration; Business Ethics; Social Responsibility; Accountability; Startups; Fundraising; Revenue Optimization; Corpor...

In January 2023 Wade Blair gave a presentation at the Carlsbad, CA Chamber of Commerce First Friday Breakfast and asked "Why do people set goals and never take the next steps to properly see them through?" Wade then introduced us all to "The Why Method". Nikki Tobia was present that day. Months later at another First Friday Breakfast, I found myself facilitating at a networking table with Wade and...

In this thought-provoking episode, my guests delve into the art of leading as women, embracing resilience, self-awareness, and grit. They recount personal journeys, underscoring the value of drawing lines in the sand, harmonizing personal and work lives, and being aware of one's worth. Dr. Deborah Gilboa and Patricia Ciano shed light on the benefits of betting on non-traditional candidates, showin...

In this episode, we delve deep into the topic of boundaries with our guest, Nicole Guberman. Nicole is a coach who helps her clients find true self-love and take control of their lives by setting healthy boundaries. She shares her own journey of discovering the importance of boundaries and how it led her to develop a unique approach to helping others find their own path to personal growth. Through...

Today I'm giving the microphones to Jamie Martin and Heather Lynn Wagner who will help destigmatize Neurodiversity in the Workplace. I really want to thank Jamie for bringing Heather on the show… and for that matter, all the other guests she's brought on other episodes as well! Topics covered in this episode Neurodiversity or neurodivergent individuals. The need for more support in the workplace f...

In this episode with Jamie Martin and Christie Huber, they discuss how infertility has impacted themselves, their spouses, and their work. Topics Covered In This Episode Include… How infertility impacts couples and their work. How important it is to find a support system. Becoming financially disparate limits access to infertility treatments. How businesses can actually do a better job supporting...

Welcome to What Has My Attention. This is John Biethan. We are continuing the conversation with our three Women in Strong Leadership, Lisa Pachence, Audrey Holst, and Patty Block. This is the 13th episode in this series with them and it's titled "How Trust Builds Business" which follows the previous conversation titled "The High Achieving Collaborator." Let's Get Social! Lisa Pachence https://www....

This is a continuation of the conversations with Lisa Pachence, Audrey Holst, and Patty Block. Here are a few things that caught my attention I pulled out of the conversation today: Success is in a "we" and not in an "I." Trauma-informed leadership. The difference between feedback and validation. Regarding feedback: Don't be nice. Be honest. Our messaging is never done. You never "get it." It's ne...

If you're a regular listener here, you know about once a month I present a themed conversation with the Women in Strong Leadership Lisa Pachence, Audrey Holst, and Patty Block. Those insightful and valuable conversations can be found on this channel, What Has My Attention. Our last conversation together and published episode was in June 2022, episode 49 titled "How to Pioneer in Business feat. Aud...

This episode, "Kristi Mitchell has a Simple Strategy for Marketing" was recorded on May 6th, 2022. I've attended several of Kristi's Marketing Master Classes and I've always been amazed by how intelligible, lucid, straightforward, uncomplicated, and understandable Kristi makes marketing. I really appreciate that and thought you might too. If after this episode you want to hear more from Kristi, I'...

Recorded February 11, 2022, my conversation on this topic with Sarah Fejfar has been sitting in the can until a time when I was moved by timing to release it. That time is now. Topics How attending one event changed the trajectory of Sarah's life and caused her to dive deep into personal development and entrepreneurship so she could lead by example amongst her family and friends. How scaling a bus...

Welcome to What Has My Attention. This is John Biethan. The last time Nicole and I had an episode together was on episode 40 "The Sovereign Voice of Influence." https://www.whathasmyattention.com/40 Topics Covered Today How, what, when, and why did we forget ourselves. Self-denial. Where is your focus, outward or inward? Where is your attention? Building presence. Self-love deficit disorder / Self...

Welcome to What Has My Attention.  This is John Biethan. We are back again today with Audrey, Lisa, and Patty talking about how to pioneer in business. Topics Introductions; John's upcoming Business Story Anchor workshop facilitated by Patty; Stories create emotions and emotions create memories ( Michael Roderick ); Patty's innovation (pioneering in business) and criticism is a gift; self-trust; t...

We're continuing the Women in Strong Leadership series with Lisa Pachence, Audrey Holst, and Patty Block. Today they're talking about "Stepping into Your Power." Previously from Lisa, Audrey, and Patty WISL 20 Women In Strong Leadership feat. Lisa Pachence Apr. 29, 2021 WISL 25 Women in Strong Leadership - Leading from Love feat. Lisa Pachence and Jess Lily Jun. 17, 2021 WISL 36 Beating The Broken...

We're continuing the Women in Strong Leadership series with Lisa Pachence, Audrey Holst, and Patty Block. Today they're talking about breakdowns and breakthroughs.  The last time we got together was on episode 46 released on February 22nd, 2022 - we titled it "Service and Success - How To Have Both." Topics Covered In This Episode Introductions, cringe-worthy puns, Audrey's breakthrough, you can't...

To contact us and/or leave us an audio message visit WhatHasMyAttention.com   Welcome to What Has My Attention.  This is John Biethan. We are back today with Audrey, Lisa, and Patty. We decided to continue the conversation from episode 43 "Redefining Humaning" and talk about service and success, and how to have both as you serve those who love what you do. Books Mentioned Today Come as You Are: Th...

My conversation with Rachel Ivanovich from Easy Life Management (ELM Tax) was recorded on December 17, 2021 and with the perspective of offering you Rachel's Success Recipe for 2022 she calls RIPPLE. So here we are in mid-February 2022 and it's not too late at all to glean the advice and wisdom from Rachel on how to apply RIPPLE in 2022 and beyond to reach your goals to achieve success, for whatev...

https://www.theluckysoul.com/moneypilot < to find out about Karen's "Money Mindset Pilot Course" Feb. 21st, 2022. Visit more Women in Strong Leadership here https://www.whathasmyattention.com/category/wisl/ . Welcome to What Has My Attention.  This is John Biethan. Today I had the pleasure of bringing back Karen Berzanski to talk about a "Whole Body Approach to Money Mindset." As usual with Karen,...

Contact us at WhatHasMyAttention.com . Here are more shows with Women in Strong Leadership . This is John Biethan. This is What Has My Attention: Redefining Humaning feat. Audrey Holst, Lisa Pachence, and Patty Block. Topics covered in this episode include:  redefining humaning, stop settling for crumbs , unfulfilled overachievers , defining humaning , business problems are people problems and peo...

Welcome to What Has My Attention.  This is John Biethan. In today's show, I'm talking with Juliana Sih, a graduate of Accomplishing Coaching. The program there is built around developing your potential. More than growth, more than development, the program is about transformation. This episode was recorded on November 5th, 2021 and Juliana had mentioned she was pregnant. Well, she had baby Josephin...

Visit WhatHasMyAttention.com   Visit Misty LoveYourLifeWithMisty.com Welcome to What Has My Attention. This is John Biethan. In my conversation with Misty Giordano, after talking about Toyota 4Runners and SUVs, I asked Misty "What has your attention?" Her response? Uncertainty and loud noises. Highly sensitive people, which make up about 20% of our population. With a corporate background in HR, sh...

Contact Nicole at TrueSelfLove.club #vocalpower, #ownyourvoice, #fearofvisibility, #fearofpublicspeaking, #authenticallyunapologetic Contact us at WhatHasMyAttention.com    Welcome to What Has My Attention. This is John Biethan. Today's episode is titled "The Sovereign Voice of Influence" feat. Nicole Guberman. Nicole is yet another "Women in Strong Leadership" who I met on LinkedIn. She has a ver...