Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand

Many people get to a point in their corporate careers where they start asking themselves if this is all there is. They get tired of navigating the politics, being passed over for a promotion, and suffering from burnout. Some of them decide to make the leap to be their own boss as an entrepreneur for a lifestyle they've dreamed about.   Join Lisa for this solo episode where she shares a few things...

Carla Howard helps speakers get paid from the stage. She is a TEDx-er, a mentor, a keynote speaker, a change strategist, and a dream enabler. She helps kind and ambitious women go from where they are now to where they want to be! In this episode, you'll learn: How Carla went from laid-off corporate employee to a successful solopreneur and paid speaker The common challenges faced when moving from c...

Jordan Christian LeVan was diagnosed with childhood verbal Apraxia at age 5. He didn't meet anyone else with Apraxia until he was 22. This left him feeling alone and isolated. But after accepting and taking ownership of his Apraxia diagnosis, he has gone on to become an  Apraxia disability and mental health advocate.  He's the president and founder of The Apraxia Foundation, a motivational speaker...

Ben Ortlip did the unthinkable 30 years ago. After landing a prestigious position in a highly respected ad agency, he left after asking the question "how can a job this good, be this bad?".    Ben followed his curiosity to explore the cultures that drove famous brands - and what makes workers happy and productive. He has worked with huge brands like UPS, Delta, Salesforce, and Chick-fil-A, and is...

Carrie-Lynn Hotson is not your typical leadership trainer. She has a unique background, having worked as a police officer for years before becoming an HR specialist, an interview coach, mediator, facilitator, college professor, and leader. In her new leadership book, "Knowing Who You Lead," she shares the lessons learned and wisdom gained from years of interviewing, onboarding, and training new em...

There comes a time when many people realize they've spent most of their lives playing a game and following a script. They often end up disappointed when they realize they aren't reaching their potential when living through someone else's filter. How do we begin to break out of that mold to find out who we really are?  Join Lisa for this solo episode where she shares the process she follows to help...

Many people get caught up in the trap of believing what you do is who you are. Join Lisa McGuire as she talks about why our focus on productivity can undermine our success.  In this episode, you'll learn:  How our "to-do" lists can take control of our lives How our accomplishments communicate our value The root cause behind why we feel compelled to be productive How our language is structured to p...

Catherine Brown is a veteran of more than 25 years of B2B selling, a conference speaker, a sales trainer, and the author of "How Good Humans Sell; The Proven Path to B2B Sales Success," where she combines sales practices with social psychology principles.  In this episode, you'll learn: The psychology behind why we find selling so hard  How to sell more without the sleaze or cheese The role mindse...

Shanera Williamson is the creator and host of the Brown Mama Bear Podcast. By creating this platform she's put her passion into action to support a community of parents who are raising black and brown children in predominantly white spaces.  Very few people have more passion than a mother who is wired to advocate for her children but it takes another level of courage to give back to future generat...

Chellie Phillips is a career brand strategist who helps people create authentic personal brands when working within a company. She teaches her clients how to get hired and promoted and take back control of their careers with practical tips.  In this episode you'll learn:  How personal career branding can be used to land a perfect job, build an engaging culture, or by an employer to attract rocksta...

Mike Sipple Jr. is the CEO of not one, but two companies. Both align to serve the mission and vision of unlocking human potential. This episode builds on our previous discussions about the state of the workplace today. Workers want more than a job. They want work that has meaning. Leaders are not equipped to know what to do. Mike shares some actionable steps that all of us as leaders can take to b...

Many people don't stop to think about how a personal brand can help them make money. Bob Gentle helps executives and entrepreneurs monetize their personal brands by implementing digital marketing in a strategic way. Join in to listen to this conversation where you will learn:  How a personal brand can remove you from the commodity trap The value of personal growth in building a personal brand The...

There are milestones every year that make us stop and take a pause. The half-year mark has been a point at which Lisa McGuire has traditionally measured progress toward reaching goals. This year she decided to flip the script. Learn about the seven promises she strives to keep every day to develop her potential.   In this episode you'll learn:  A new way to think about recalibrating the traditiona...

Kay Lee Fukui is the co-founder of Power Couples by Design. This second in a two-part series explores the challenges women face when they serve as behind-the-scenes partners of a married entrepreneur. This conversation also revisits the topic of struggling with visibility and identity.  In this episode you'll learn:  The potential impact on children when entrepreneurial parents give all to their b...

Entrepreneurs are known for going "all-in" on their business. This effort often comes at the expense of others who are left behind to get the scraps of their energy and focus.    Robert Fukui shares his passion for married entrepreneurs who want to find a way to create the elusive work/life balance. Robert and co-founder/wife, Kay Lee, help entrepreneurs structure their businesses to scale and giv...

Social media stands still for no one. If you want to leverage the power of social media to build relationships or a community, Lauren V. Davis is someone you need to know. This social media expert takes away the mystery of how social media works. She shows us how social media is a way to become approachable by using the same rules of relationships we use in real life.   In this episode you'll lear...

We live in a world that tells us to focus on "what's in it for me?". Tim Schurrer has a different idea. The author of The Secret Society of Success proposes that success can be more rewarding and sustainable when you focus on helping others win more than getting the credit or recognition.  The subtitle of the book says it all - Stop Chasing the Spotlight and Learn to Enjoy Your Work (and Life) Aga...

One of the challenges of growing a personal brand is feeling safe enough to be vulnerable. When you take the time to know who you really are, the confidence to become vulnerable grows.  Join Lisa McGuire to learn how Vulnerability Creates Visibility in this follow-up episode to Episode 16 (Why We Run from Visibility).   In this episode you'll learn: > The power of using vulnerability to create mor...

When it comes to personal branding, one of the first questions surrounding the content created is "How much am I willing to share?" The idea of becoming visible is paralyzing for many. Lisa digs into the reasons why so many of us have a natural tendency to run from visibility. In this episode you'll learn:  > How the comparison trap can lead to feeling insignificant and obscure > The reasons why w...

Anyone who has been through a job transition knows how it can bring your life to a halt. Some decide to take control of their destiny and start their own business. Robby Fowler, is a branding and marketing strategist who helps high-integrity consultants, coaches, and trainers build, brand, and market personal brands that make more than money.  In this episode you'll learn:  A real-life example of...

The world is awakening to ask "Is this all there is?" in our lives and the work we do. Jim Huling and Sarah Huling Tendler answer that burning question in today's episode. Jim is not only the author of the worldwide bestselling book, The 4 Disciplines of Execution. He is also the Global Managing Consultant for Franklin Covey, as well as an executive coach to many. As more people asked the question...

What were you doing at 17 years old? Many of us were trying to finish high school to take the next step to more training or a job.  That's not the case for Joseph Lambert, who had already launched his business. This episode will flip the script that many are given to put their passions on the back burner until they can find a job. Join Lisa as she interviews 20-year old Joseph Lambert, the CEO of...

I love learning from experts who have done the work and produced the results. Tricia Dempsey started her entrepreneurial journey going from a 7th-grade school teacher to an 8-figure CEO. After selling the company she followed her purpose and became the founder and CEO of Thrive-Her, helping women turn their real-world professional experiences into a thriving consulting business.  If you are or asp...

When a company loses sight of its purpose, employees struggle to see their ability to contribute value. Along comes Davin Salvagno, who has helped hundreds of organizations across the world engage their purpose, inspire their people, and positively impact their performance.  He is the Founder & CEO of PurposePoint, the author of "Finding Purpose at Work." and the co-founder of the Purpose Summit -...

Join Lisa McGuire for a solo episode to examine the impact of The Great Resignation. In this episode you'll learn: Why nearly a quarter of the workforce walked away from their jobs in the past year. The actions they took as a result. How businesses responded to this movement. What leaders can do to help their companies survive. Areas to examine in your company structure and operations.  This is th...