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  Welcome to the exclusive podcast for members of the Intel Speaker Diamond Search Engine! Each month, we spotlight a fellow member who’s achieving outstanding results using this powerful platform. You’ll hear practical tips, insider strategies, and real-world success stories—all designed to help you get booked more often. In this premiere episode, Intel Speaker Diamond Search Engine founders Will...

The largest organ you have is your skin and yet, sadly, most people don't take good enough care of their skin. My guest on Today's JumpStart is Dr. Brian Matthys and he's bee not only my dermatologist for many years but also a good friend. In addition to his work as a physician, Brian is also an inventor and author and in this JumpStart I'm excited to talk to Brian about his new children's book "D...

My first job out of college was selling advertising for a local radio station. I loved the station, I loved my coworkers, and I loved getting to drive around the city and talk to prospective clients; but, there was one problem:  I was TERRIBLE at my job. My boss summed it up this way, “Will, you’re able to get a lot of people up to the horse but nobody wants to ride.”   In other words, I had worke...

Change is a great dichotomy, we all desire change, and, at the same time, we fear change. All growth comes from change but we tend to avoid change at all costs. My guest on this JumpStart is Randy Pennington, a self-described "organizational and leadership nerd", who helps leaders deliver positive results in a world of uncertainty and change.  Randy and I discuss:   * Why do both people and organi...

The word “influence” gets batted around a lot these days but what does it mean to be an influencer? The definition of influence is “The capacity of a person to be a compelling force on the actions, behaviors, and opinions of others.” We all want to influence others and we also want to be wary of the influence others have over us, right? Well, you’re going to learn how to do both in today’s JumpSta...

We all know that we can only do one thing effectively at a time, right? But while we’re doing something -- even things of the highest importance, our minds are strategizing other things we feel we need to be doing. All of this mental stress on top of an already busy life leads to our feeling overwhelmed. If you’re ready to stop being overwhelmed, my guest Jerome Wade, CSP (Certified Speaking Profe...

Professional speakers need help to master the art, business, and content of speaking, and my guest on today’s JumpStart Frank Furness is a master in all areas of speaking. Frank is an International Keynote speaker and specialist on sales and social media. He has presented in 69 countries and has also run his 'Speakers Bootcamp' on 5 continents in 40 cities.   We discuss… How the world of sales and...

“I won't grow up, I don't wanna go to school, just to learn to be a parent, and recite a golden rule.”  Those were the first words I ever said on stage, actually, I sang those words as a Lost Boy in a community production of  Peter Pan. When we were kids, anything seemed possible.  The sad corollary to that is, as we get older, more things seem impossible--this is called Adultitis. My guest on tod...

They call it “real estate” for a reason  -- it’s real, and it’s estate, and it has historically become more valuable over time. Leigh Brown, my guest on today’s JumpStart is a successful REALTOR®, forward-thinking CEO, #1 best-selling author, honest coach, and kickin’ keynote speaker. We take a deep into real estate and discuss * Why women are real estate naturals * Closing chapters to open up new...

These are tumultuous times for the hospitality industry. People demanding higher wages, and many people even leaving the hospitality industry after decades of service. My guest today, James Henderson, says that it is time for a hospitality revival. It is time for us to look at the hospitality industry in a whole new way and to create an environment that provides the service people want while respe...

One of the best definitions I’ve ever heard for understanding introverts and extroverts is: An introvert thinks, speaks, and thinks again. Whereas, an extrovert speaks, thinks, and then speaks again. In today’s jumpstart, I explore this idea as well as how my guest, Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, came to be a champion for introverts around the world. We discuss: * Do opposites really attract? * 3 key way...

Ask yourself, “Do you want to be perfect or do you want to be happy?” Secretly we tend to think, when I become perfect, THEN I’ll be happy, right? But, my guest in today’s JumpStart Karith Foster says that being happy and being perfect are miles apart. Karith is the CEO of Inversity Solutions, LLC & Founder of F.R.A.M.E the Foster Russell Alliance for Meaningful Expression a 501(c)3 non-profit, wh...

Remember Sisyphus? In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was condemned to roll a large boulder up a hill only to then watch it roll back down again in an eternal cycle of near success followed by failure. Can you relate? Well, if you’re ready to stop struggling and to overcome your problems, then you’re going to love this interview with Carole Copeland Thomas. Carole Copeland Thomas is an award-winning TED...

We all want to transform, right? That is, we all want to become more, better, and happier in all of the areas of life that are important to us. That’s why you read inspirational books and watch these daily JumpStarts  -- because you want to transform; but, have you ever considered that maybe that’s not the way to transform. Dr. Marcia Reynolds, my guest on today’s JumpStart, says transformation co...

What do you do when you’ve decided to become a professional speaker, you’ve worked and trained with the best (me, that is) but then…a pandemic strikes and your speaking opportunities dry up? Well, if you’re Wendy Babcock you create a SUPER hot Facebook movement AND you create your own networking platform. Wendy’s story is an amazing one and I’m honored to have her as a friend. You’re going to get...

Today’s Jumpstart guest is Mike Rayburn. Mike’s a two-time TED Talk presenter, a successful entrepreneur, and a member of the speaker hall of fame.  He’s been a featured artist on Sirius/ XM, has headlined on the strip in Las Vegas, and received standing ovations at all eight of his performances at Carnegie Hall. Mike and I discuss   * The outcomes do you create for his Keynote clients * D!SRUPT!O...

What happens when you mix thousands of tatt’d up Harley riders and one beige rental car? The answer is a powerful concept called, “Nice Bike.” My guest in this JumpStart is Mark Scharenbroich, Emmy award-winning speaker, who  takes you for a fun ride on how to be effective at making meaningful connections in both your professional and personal life.  His Nice Bike principle is supported by three s...

Can I let you in on a little secret? I have never had my IQ tested. And, do you want to know why? I don’t want to find out that I’m NOT as smart as I THINK I am -- LOL. A person’s IQ has been used for many years to determine how well someone will do in life and yet a new science has quietly emerged over the last few decades, that of EQ - Emotional Quotient. My guest on today’s JumpStart is Chris F...

Today’s JumpStart guest is on a mission to teach the world to become “Positively Outrageous”. Michael Hoffman has spent 30 years working with organizations on igniting and equipping cultures of ownership and people of influence.  Michael says that now, more than ever, we need to OWN our behaviors, interactions, and success.  We all need to be Positively Outrageous in our Service to others and Mich...

If you’re struggling to feel good in life, then it’s time to examine your habits. We can see how our physical habits, such as exercise, can change our body but we also need to notice the impact of our mental habits. If you've struggled to develop happier habits then you're going to love this JumpStart guest. Fed up with living a mediocre existence, Jody Urquhart decided to have a memorable life in...