Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

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Giselle Timmerman, founder of Positive Work, was one of the first 30 people in the world to study with Professor Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Giselle shares how she applies the science to help leaders and organizations unleash the power of their teams and reach new heights.

• The visual metaphor of Los Castellers
• Positional and personal power
• How research on subjective well-being led to Giselle’s leap
• Core tenets of positive psychology
• How positive psychology gets misinterpreted and misapplied
• The Happiness Advantage (Department of Defense study)
• Audit your well-being to determine where to take action: Using Seligman’s framework on flourishing, PERMA
• How much influence can we have on our own well-being at work?
• “I’m doing all the right things but not getting promoted” – Two areas you might really be missing.
• Example of trying new tactics to achieve your goal
• Positive manipulation
• Expanding how we think about our strengths
• How to manage our weaknesses (one of which may be your strength)
• Setting tripwires, and becoming more self-aware
• “The bridge of your nose”: How to find your positive blindspots
• “Micro-moments”
• Why we have so many screwed-up organizations
• What Europeans may be more attuned to at work compared to Americans
• Research on “Positive energizers”
• The Power of Inquiry to be more influential: 3 underused practices

BIO AND LINKS:

Giselle Timmerman is the Founder of Positive Work. For the past 17 years, she has been partnering with clients, from founders to Fortune 500 teams, to build stronger leadership and team cultures for greater engagement and competitive performance. She holds a Bachelor's from NYU and a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania.

• Giselle on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giselletimmerman/?originalSubdomain=es
• Positive Work: https://www.positivework.com/
• Castell tradition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castell
• Ed Diener’s research: The Science of Subjective Well-Being
• Michael’s HBR article: Great Leaders Embrace Office Politics
• Scott Donaldson’s Meta-analysis: The Effectiveness of Positive Psychology Interventions
• MIT Sloan: Department of Defense Happiness study
• Martin Seligman’s framework: PERMA
• Study from Emotion Journal: Awe walks promote prosocial positive emotions in older adults
• Stephen Covey’s theory: Emotional Bank Account
• University of Michigan: Center for Positive Organizations
• Kim Cameron’s book: Positively Energizing Leadership
• Rob Cross research: What Creates Energy in Organizations?
• Zoe Chance’s article: The Secret To Influence: Ask The Magic Question
• Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

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Previously on 97% Effective, Michael Melcher, Executive Coach, discussed the core ideas in his forthcoming book, Your Invisible Network. In this continuation episode, Michael clarifies what he means by “winging it is overrated.” We discuss where structure and planning fit into your networking, how to talk about yourself without being gross, and the “power of convening.”

• Winging it vs structure
• Why introverts have an advantage
• How to think about the end
• Always send a thank you note
• “Talking about yourself without being gross”
• Leaning into your interests, listening, and thinking about your offering
• The missing ingredients
• The perspectives wheel
• Fitting networking into your life
• Getting to people’s needs
• Expanding your ask
• The intersection of needs
• Thinking like a negotiator
• “Exercising your convening power”
• What group is waiting to come to life?
• Relationships are a form of wealth that you can have control over – and can start building today

BIO AND LINKS:

Michael Melcher is one of the world’s leading executive coaches, and Partner at Next Step Partners. He received a Bachelor's from Harvard College and JD/MBA from Stanford University. Your Invisible Network is his third book.

• Michael Melcher's first episode: https://redcircle.com/shows/97-effective/episodes/affca376-2611-40b4-abea-fef9eee2b26d
• Michael Melcher’s book: “Your Invisible Network”
• Michael Melcher’s website: https://michaelmelcher.com/
• Next Step Partners: https://nextsteppartners.com/
• Michael Wenderoth’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

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A strong network can be a huge source of power – and is something we can all build. Michael Melcher, author of Your Invisible Network (to be released in April), shares the essential networking techniques for sustaining and furthering your career. Listen to create, maintain and leverage your invisible network in ways that will transform your career.

• Michael and Michael “walk the talk” - sharing vulnerable moments to deepen the relationship
• Problem with work-world fantasies
• Why Michael chose to write about networking
• The real motivation behind the book
• The problem with the phrase, “It's not what you know; it's who you know”
• Where you should start
• 7 relationships that are important to your career
• Getting beyond finding people you like… or who are like you
• The most important thing you can do right now (think about it like stretching)
• Activation energy and positive reinforcement cycles
• Feelings don’t matter (not good guides)
• “Nobody waves, but everybody waves back”
• The underlying code in relationships and “making bids”
• Risk Management Approach - Getting into the “zone of learning”
• Nuance #1: The ratio of expected success
• Nuance #2: The magical Minute 32
• Allow for serendipity … but don't “wing it”?!

BIO AND LINKS:

Michael Melcher is one of the world’s leading executive coaches, and Partner at Next Step Partners. He holds a Bachelor's from Harvard College and JD/MBA from Stanford University. Your Invisible Network is his third book.

• Michael Melcher’s forthcoming book: Your Invisible Network
• Michael Melcher’s website: https://michaelmelcher.com/
• Next Step Partners: https://nextsteppartners.com/
• David Bradford and Carole Robin’s book: “Connect”
• Michael Wenderoth’s podcast: Peter Belmi episode
• Michael Wenderoth’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

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A whopping 60% of executives fail in the first 18 months of their new roles. In this episode, I speak to Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent and global leadership thought leader who has spent 30 years helping executives tackle leadership challenges. We cover his research on the four areas that senior executives must master to successfully lead. Don't take an executive position without having listened to this podcast!

• Ron’s early career naiveté
• Definition of success used in his research
• The biggest shock from his research
• Where the leadership industry falls short
• What inspired Rising to Power? A tragedy
• Profoundly disturbing findings of his 10-year study
• The 4 skills that differentiate the most successful executives
• Findings about women leaders
• Why many DEI efforts are failing
• Boundary work when you’re on the Jumbotron
• X-ray and diagnosis of your organization
• Authenticity or stupidity
• Litmus test to know if you are crossing the line
• You can’t alter reality
• Thick skin … or who thinned your skin?
• Prepare, and start now!
• Rehearsing for the future

BIO AND LINKS:

Ron Carucci, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Navalent, brings a 30-year track record helping CEOs and executives tackle the toughest leadership challenges. He is the author of eight books, a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, and a highly sought-after speaker.

• Navalent: Ron Carucci - Navalent
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/
• Twitter: @RonCarucci
• Ron’s book: Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives
• What Ron’s research study revealed about women leaders
• Barbara Kellerman’s book: The End of Leadership
• Michael’s Power Map tool that Ron references: Power Map Tool
• Ron’s HBR Article: How Leaders Should Handle Public Criticism
• Navalent’s online courses: https://www.navalent.com/online-leadership-courses/
• Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3b

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

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Dr. John Schaffner is Director of the Ohio State Fisher Coaching Program. His research and work focuses on coaching millennials and centennials. John shares why organizations must provide more nutritive support for young employees and future leaders – and how the field of coaching is uniquely positioned to meet that need. This episode has been lightly edited and contains profanity.

• The greatest interview and promotion of all time, a story you won’t find on the internet about how John got hired as Wynton Marsalis’s assistant
• “Use the power afforded to you”: Wynton’s ambition, “little step move” and precious lips.
• Lessons from the jazz world and A&F on developing young talent and operationalizing excellence
• How a google search reflects the important perspective we’re missing about millennials and centennials – which spurs John’s research
• Critical distinctions between Coaching, Mentorship and Therapy – and where each is most appropriate
• John’s plea for a “GI Bill” of coaching in organizations

BIO AND LINKS:

Dr. John Schaffner is an executive coach, consultant, and practitioner-scholar. He directs the Coaching Program at the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State and serves as Core Facilitator at Columbia University’s 3CP Coaching Certification Program. Prior to his work as academic director at Ohio State, John served 20 years in learning, development and talent management in industry, a journey that started by leading international tours for Wynton Marsalis and the J@zz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He holds a MBA from Columbia Business School and Doctorate from Case Western Reserve.

• John’s Coaching website: https://www.jschaffner.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjschaffner/
• Ohio State’s Fisher Coaching Program: https://fisher.osu.edu/people/schaffner.50
• Columbia 3CP Coaching Certification: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/coachingcertification/
• John’s blog post on Coaching vs mentorship: https://fisher.osu.edu/blogs/leadreadtoday/blog/coaching-vs-mentorship
• Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

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Wala Loubani is CEO and Co-Founder of Coachendo, a service that seeks to dramatically democratize coaching through AI technology -- and has been named one of the most promising businesses in Sweden. We discuss the key moments in her journey: how she went from being rejected by Google to startup founder; what made her hard work and smarts come to fruition; and how she’s now taking that idea to help others, through Coachendo.

• How diversity can drive innovation
• Coachendo gives talented people the space to grow
• Presenting your ideas in ways others can understand
• Her challenges in finding a position after college
• Innovation is risky
• Ways Coachendo would have helped Wala in the past
• How virtual coaching works
• Biggest reason talented people leave companies
• Overcoming an unfair system through soft skills
• People need to vent
• Why and how she launched Coachendo
• Growing through our phones
• Build something you are passionate about – then ask for advice from others
• Underestimated benefits of working in sales
• Entrepreneurship and parenting
• Breaking away from standardized programs
• The reason Coachendo focuses on remote workers

BIO AND LINKS:

Wala Loubani is the Co-founder and CEO of Coachendo, a service that uses AI technology to provide personalized career coaching. Her startup was recently named one of the most promising businesses in Sweden. Prior to founding Coachendo, Wala worked in multiple managerial roles at Marin Software and Google. She holds a Bachelor and multiple Masters degrees from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and completed executive education at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business (LEAD program).

• Website: https://coachendo.com
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walaloubani/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/loubaniwala
• Wala’s Medium article: How I went from rejected to Google to a startup founder mingling with royalty
• Antler: https://www.antler.co/
• Michael’s Forbes article: Manage your career like a top sales rep
• Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: https://changwenderoth.com/

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Celine Teoh, CEO Coach, provides a soft skills masterclass: what senior executives most need to watch out for -- and how to make those skills become habits. We discuss how to influence without authority, the relationship between interpersonal dynamics and power, and what she has learned from coaching senior leaders.

• Celine is a lethal weapon (literally!)
• Valuing the soft skills in business
• “Catch small signals”
• Practicing your ABCs (anchor, behavior and celebration)
• Minority representation in the C-Suite
• Two techniques to ensure you and your ideas are heard
• Allies, mentors and ideas that benefit the team
• Interpersonal dynamics (“touchy-feely”) vs power
• Why effective leaders need to be empathetic - but what to watch out for
• Following the 15% rule with vulnerability
• Conflict is a great way to build relationships
• What makes coaching CEOs unique?
• Bringing a combination of support and challenge to her work

BIO AND LINKS:

Celine Teoh, CEO Coach based in Silicon Valley, specializes in making soft skills practical and draws upon her extensive experience driving results with Fortune 500 companies. She spent over 15 years in banking and consulting with McKinsey and global retailer GAP, and holds a Bachelor of Science from the London School of Economics and an MBA from Stanford Business School.

• Website: https://www.celineteoh.com/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celineteoh/
• Agnes Le, Executive Coach: www.Agnesle.com
• Michael’s Linkedin Post: Schwarzman Scholars
• Stanford GSB Interpersonal Dynamics course: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/experience/learning/leadership/interpersonal-dynamics
• Jeff Pfeffer: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/jeffrey-pfeffer
• Carol Robin’s book: Connect - Building Exceptional Relationships
• Mochary Method: https://mocharymethod.com/
• MIT study: Why East Asians but not South Asians are underrepresented in leadership positions in the United States
• Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

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Deepti Pahwa, chief innovation officer, shares how she moved from working in fashion in Asia to building a strong personal brand based out of Switzerland. We discuss the benefits of shamelessly asking for help, ways to change your perspective on self-promotion and why a strong brand starts with your profile picture.

• Becoming fluent in German in LESS than three months
• Designers never get a seat at the table - how hitting the glass ceiling led to a career transformation
• Focus, credibility and experience with technology
• Being shameless when asking for help
• How she found mentors at the World Economic Forum; showing interest and having concrete offers
• Think about network theory and do not try to build everything on your own
• Own the space you have, but highlight the contributions of others
• Your virtual brand starts with your profile picture
• Why talking about your accomplishments is a muscle that needs flexing
• Shifting your mindset on self-promotion
• Central idea and goal of Deepti’s book
• The one common belief shared by trailblazer founders from minority and under-represented backgrounds

BIO AND LINKS:

Deepti Pahwa, chief innovation officer, is the author of the forthcoming book, Trailblazer Founders. She is co-founder of LISA (Lead Incubator & Start-up Accelerator), an initiative started out of her executive education work at Stanford that has grown to be an extensive ecosystem of founders, mentors, and influential guest speakers on its PodiumX Series.

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deeptipahwa/
• Deepti’s Book and Website: https://deepti-pahwa.presale.manuscripts.com/register/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepti_pahwa/?hl=en
• Stanford LEAD: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/programs/stanford-lead-online-business-program
• LISA: https://www.gsb-lead-lisa.com/
• Michael’s Harvard Business Review: Benefits from Bridging & Brokering
• Prof Peter Belmi’s interview on 97% Effective: https://97-effective.sounder.fm/episode/ep-5?page=2
• Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

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Rebecca Lovell, CEO of Denali Founder Consulting, shares the role of power and influence within the startup industry. We discuss the throughline in her “corkscrew” career path, the ways she helps entrepreneurs tell their best story and the power created by finding your personal style - and then amping it up.

• Channeling Adele to shine on LinkedIn
• Rebecca’s superpowers: helping entrepreneurs tell their best story and making (meaningful) connections
• Becoming a “force multiplier”
• Internalize that you belong in the room, but remember, “desperation is a stinky cologne”
• Consciously using your voice
• Hold boundaries and set concise expectations
• “You cannot want it more than your client”
• Stop networking, start “playing in traffic”
• Focus on “nudges”
• How letter-writing helped her land jobs earlier in her career
• Finding your voice: Rebecca’s mimicking experiment in her 20s
• Wearing heels to elevate her career
• Embrace the “Bubbly MC”: the power in being underestimated
• Find your personal style - and amp it up
• No room for frauds
• Brutal time prioritization to create clarity and efficiency
• Working “in” your business vs “on” the business
• “Clarity is what makes the hard things possible”

BIO AND LINKS:

Rebecca Lovell is CEO of Denali Founder Consulting and General Partner at TAG Ventures. Prior to these roles, she has held diverse leadership roles in investor groups, incubation labs, advisory firms, executive search, law firms – as well as with the City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development. In addition, she serves as a mentor for Techstars, the Female Founders Alliance, teaching venture capital and entrepreneurship at the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington, where she did her MBA.

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccalovell/
• Performance of Someone Like You: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rebeccalovell_entrepreneurship-karaoke-hiring-activity-6983196411756523520-zz-7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovelletters
• Forbes article: CEO takedowns gender disparities
• Denali Founder Consulting: https://www.denalifc.com/
• Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

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Alex Tremble is an award-winning speaker, author, and trainer who began his career managing three government-wide senior leadership development programs. We discuss the critical skills that propelled his own rise and how he uses his experience to help ambitious leaders build stronger more strategic relationships.

• How being proactive contributed to Alex’s early success

BIO AND LINKS:

Alex D. Tremble is an award-winning speaker, consultant, author, and coach that helps ambitious leaders build stronger, more strategic relationships. At 24 he rose to oversee organizational development in the US Govt Dept of the Interior – and then became the youngest federal employee to create and run three Federal Government-wide senior leadership development programs. He teaches others through his leadership development company, GPS Leadership Solutions.

• Instagram: @AlexDTremble