Access To Anyone with Michael Roderick

Dr. Asha Rani is a practicing periodontist in New York City and a speaker. Through her years of surgical practice, she has expanded her vision of patient care beyond simple treatment and now encourages a more holistic approach. She implements these ideas as a professor for a training program that teaches implant surgery to dentists in the Dominican Republic.

Asha is a writer and published her first book entitled, Who Is She?, which serves as a memoir and self-help book from her lived experiences.

While lessons can be learned from any individual, there are certain people whose breadth of experience makes them a wealth of knowledge. Listening to their thoughts and encounters can illuminate our own journeys.

Dr. Asha Rani has led a full life, working as a speaker, writer, dentist, and professor. Her definition of success and fulfillment has shifted over time, leading her to unique places. She has started using these experiences to help others, including her recent book. So what advice and thoughts does she have to share?

In this episode of Access To Anyone, Michael Roderick talks with Dr. Asha Rani about her life, her insights, and her counsel. They talk about her background in an immigrant family, when she decided to expand her career, and her own inner journey. They also discuss her book, Who Is She?, and why she wrote it.

David Jenyns is an entrepreneur, business leader, and Founder of SYSTEMology. The business offers a cloud-based solution that creates, shares, and optimizes business processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs). 

In his early twenties, David sold the Melbourne Cricket Ground and has since expanded into franchising retail clothing stores and digital agencies. He is also the host of Business Processes Simplified Podcast, where he interviews leading guests in the industry and dives into depth on his own process.

Every business is built on processes, and countless software systems and services are created to make them better. However, many of them fail to fundamentally change anything within the corporation. The same old processes continue to be hurdles, and often make matters more complicated. So how do you simplify systems in a tangible way?

David Jenyns has devoted much of his career to this question. As an entrepreneur, he has felt the same pain points as other leaders and has applied himself to solving the issue. His latest business seeks to simplify and refine the mundane processes that slow down progress. This is how his approach works in action. In this episode of Access To Anyone, Michael Roderick interviews David Jenyns, the Founder of SYSTEMology, to discuss his insights on simplifying systems. They touch on the misconceptions surrounding systematization, which tools actually lead to improvement, and staying ahead of the curve.

Rahti Gorfien is a coach and creative who works with artists, business professionals, and even college students with ADHD. Her background as a writer, actor, and standup comic helps her connect and strategize with other creatives. With her experience and thorough education, she has condensed much of her advice into her book: The Five Emotions That Stop Success in Coaches, Clients, and Creatives: Overcoming Personal Obstacles of the Mind.

Although many people are reluctant to admit it, emotions are the most powerful entity in our lives. They can serve as a great motivator, a great obstacle and everything in between. For many, it can be difficult to understand and regulate these emotions. When properly channeled, they can serve as the key to long-term success. 

Rahti Gorfien has experienced struggles and triumphs as she pursued her career. As a creative, she has a particular focus on others who are looking to succeed in such a competitive space. She has compiled her insights and education into a book that covers five key emotions that have tremendous control over our lives. So how does it all work? In this episode of Access To Anyone, Michael Roderick converses with Rahti Gorfien about her book and what people need to know about the five emotions. She breaks down the five emotions, how they relate to us, and how to work through them in a healthy way. They also discuss her background and how she found her calling to do what she does now.

Elle Ingalls is an experienced coach and speaker, and works closely with professionals, business owners, executives, and students on how to improve and de-stress. She is a highly-trained violinist who uses her stress response techniques from her performances to influence her coaching. 

Elle has been speaking and training for over twenty years and was recently added to the Vistage roster. Before her focus on coaching, she spent her career marketing and directing multiple orchestras and music centers.

The majority of people are ruled by stress, whether or not they would admit it. Much of modern society runs on tight rules and systems, especially in business. Those who thrive in the corporate world have to overcome incredible amounts of stress and adversity to get where they are. However, the effects of that stress can run deeper than many first realize. Elle Ingalls is a high-performance coach who pushes past well-worn advice and directs her focus on the fight/flight response. There are myriad biological factors that can both hinder and enhance performance if understood correctly. So what does this look like practically?

In this episode of Access To Anyone, Michael Roderick sits down with Elle Ingalls to talk about stress and how it relates to professionals. They talk about the biological response, how to regulate it, and how it tangibly leads to greater overall performance. They also talk about Elle’s own life and how she learned these lessons for herself.

For over 30 years, Paul Glover has served as a coach and corporate speaker. He works with leaders in organizations generating between $20 million to $1 billion, helping them create a workplace legacy. Alongside his coaching and speaking, Paul is a member of the Ewing Executive Management Team and the Forbes Coaches Council. He started his career as a labor and employment lawyer in Chicago.

Coaches are a controversial subject in the corporate world. When finding the right person, they can drastically challenge and improve a business. Finding the wrong coach can waste time, resources, and passion. There are several characteristics of a quality coach, but none are as important as honesty. Paul Glover has established his brand on candor and authenticity. Describing himself as the No B.S. Coach, he has worked with many businesses and has steered them in the right direction over the course of a year. So what are his insights?

In this episode of Access To Anyone, Michael Roderick sits down with Paul Glover to break down his approach to honesty and directness in leadership. They touch on Paul’s story of success, his incredible challenges and how they led him to start his consultancy. They discuss the value of honesty in the workplace, fostering a great leadership structure, and how he coaches leaders.

Dr. Darnyelle Harmon is an executive coach, professional speaker, and business strategist. She primarily works with six-figure entrepreneurs to transform them into CEOs who move and make millions. Her early career included a stint as the Director of Women’s Entrepreneurship and the Pink Cadillac Executive Sales Director at Mary Kay Inc. 

In her book, Move to Millions, Darnyell shares her story and techniques to help other owners overcome the challenges facing small businesses.

Finding success on a personal and business level is a daunting task. There is a never-ending supply of influencers and coaches with secrets and tips for ultimate wealth. While they might be helpful, they often promise overnight success without confronting everyday realities. This is not the case for Darnyelle Harmon.

Darnyelle’s story is filled with issues, hurdles, and even tragedy. Her success did not come from grueling work but from aligning her goals and staying focused. This framework has worked for her career and personal life, and now she offers some of her insights to you.

In this episode of Access To Anyone, Michael Roderick has an illuminating conversation with Darnyelle Harmon on her advice for sustained success. They touch on her winding story, how she wrote her “ about the common myths on how to achieve wealth.

James Williams is a coach focused on supporting leaders and teams to serve without self-sacrifice. He has service-based companies to teach their communities, their teams, and leaders. Prior to becoming a full-time coach, he had a 12-year career in live television as a visual effects artist. 

Along with his coaching, James has supported his wife and her team in building a 7-figure coaching and lifestyle business called I Heart My Life.

Being a new parent is a blessing but it comes with considerable responsibility. It is difficult to prepare for the challenges of parenthood, leading many fathers and mothers to feel lost. The result is a series of narratives that attempt to categorize and brace parents for what is to come. Some of these are helpful, but many are not. So what should you believe when stepping into that role? In this special episode of Access To Anyone, Michael Roderick pivots from business to discuss parental thought leadership with James Williams, an experienced coach and consultant. The two dive deep into the common narratives of parenthood, which ones can hinder rather than help, and how to be the best parent you can be. They also touch on their personal experiences as fathers and how it applies to their lives and careers.

For over 20 years, Suzanne Kingsbury, author and Founder of Gateless Writing, has been a tour de force in the literary and publishing industry. Her literary arts organization, Gateless Writing, is a mentoring program that gives her full autonomy to work with emerging writers, including women, people of color, and disenfranchised voices. Gateless writing offers writing retreats, one-on-one intensive training, and leadership training. Suzanne’s work, along with some of her writers, has been featured in Ms., O, Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, the L.A. Times, and more.

As a creative, feeling successful often comes from monetary rewards and publications on a grand scale. But what happens when that success unexpectedly comes to a halt? Do you retreat? Or do you continue to fight?

For Suzanne Kingsbury, a creative writer and published author, giving up was not an option. However, desperation played a huge factor in her entrepreneurial endeavor. So what was the driving force behind her current success, which has been thriving for over 18 years?

This week, we return to a popular episode of Access to Anyone, where host Michael Roderick sits down with Suzanne Kingsbury, author and the Founder of Gateless Writing, to discuss her literary arts organization. Suzanne talks about the origin of Gateless Writing, her methodology of teaching and charging for services, the lack of support creatives face, and more.

Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor. She works directly with entrepreneurs and business owners to develop their brand messaging, working with companies such as Wells Fargo Advisors, Baird Financial, and Northwestern Mutual.

Terri is also a stand-up comic and performed a popular TEDx talk. Similarly, she has brought her knowledge to several speaking engagements, even being featured on popular shows like The Martha Stewart Show and Today.

When receiving advice on where to take their life, many people have been told to “follow their passion.” While this can be helpful for some, this vague encouragement can be a nonstarter. The saying is predicated on an ideal that is not always realistic or even desirable in the long run. What if there was a better way to find purpose and success? Terri Trespicio is a speaker, advisor, and writer who has thoroughly explored this concept throughout her career. Her perspective on thriving in business is different from many but might be what someone needs to find their way. 

In this episode of Access to Anyone, Michael Roderick is joined by Terri Trespicio to discuss her novel and her view on navigating the business world. They dissect the idea of passions, why this advice can be misleading, and how to find fulfillment outside of that framework. The two then go into the challenges of relationship building, knowing when to say no, and becoming more than a service provider.

Jessica Josset is the President of Fieldwork’s Dallas division, a business providing focus group facilities, quality recruitment, and global project management for the market research industry. She has been with the company for more than 24 years, starting as a project manager. Her time with them has honed her skills in communication, management, and research.

The research industry is unique. Not only does it require a peculiar breadth of experience in many fields, but it is almost entirely predicated on reliability. This means that networking is crucial, in order to establish a trustworthy brand that businesses will come back to time and time again. It is far from easy, but fortunately, many have gone before and know how to succeed within the space.

In this episode of Access to Anyone, Michael Roderick has an insightful conversation with Jessica Josset, the President of the Dallas branch of Fieldwork, to talk about her perspective in the research industry. They discuss relationship-building, leadership, and how the company has maintained consistency. The two also touch on the future of the field and how Jessica has worked with the business over the years.