If you’ve ever lived with financial frustration…this episode is for you.  One of the most crippling barriers when it comes to money is our mindset.  Our guest in this episode knows a lot about that from both a personal and professional perspective, and has made it her mission to remedy the problem.  Maria Deibert is a retired Navy Senior Chief with over 30 years of military service, earning medals in Commendation, Achievement, Volunteer Service, Conduct, and more.  Upon her retirement, she realized that most veterans transitioning back to civilian life are not prepared for long-lasting financial security.  That’s when she made it her mission to honor her fellow veterans by providing money mastery solutions so they can chart a course toward a worry-free financial future.  And by the way, Maria is also a BrandFace client.  Let’s dig in and learn about her money mastery solutions…and how she feels about her BrandFace journey.

Episode Highlights:

00:58 Meet Maria Deibert: Navy Veteran and Financial Expert

01:55 From Navy to Financial Mentor

04:09 The Adventure of a Navy Career

07:12 Financial Workshops for Veterans

08:49 Preparing for Financial Security

19:03 Maria's Experience and Advice

20:58 How to Connect with Maria Deibert

Show Links:  https://mariadeibert.mylivingbenefits.com/

If you’re looking to acquire more customers, increase demand for your products or services, and generate more engagement…you should consider podcasts.  Our guest in this episode is Noemi Beres, co-owner of Podcast Connections, a podcast booking agency for entrepreneurs and business owners.  Her mission is to enrich the lives of their clients through connections, giving them a platform to share their knowledge, and booking them on quality podcast shows. Tune in as she shares the secrets to getting on the top shows.

Episode Highlights:

02:36 Challenges and Pivoting During the Pandemic

05:21 The Role of a Podcast Booking Agency

10:39 Tips for Successful Podcast Guesting

15:14 Early Podcasting Struggles and Lessons Learned

18:09 How to Connect with Noemi Beres

Show Links:

https://www.podcastconnections.co/

LinkedIn

What does it feel like to make your mark on the world?  For most of us in the expert & entrepreneur world, it’s organically part of our mission. And our guest in this episode has been helping his clients do exactly that.  Mark Sephton is referred to as the King of Conversation, and has conducted over 5,000 life changing interviews with thought leaders and creatives. His mission is to empower people to unveil their inner story, voice, and visibility. He’s also the author of 3 books on the subject of personal development…AND he’s a BrandFace client.  Join us as we dig into the story and the star behind the business.

Episode Highlights:

00:49 Meet Mark Sephton: The King of Conversation

03:19 Mark's Journey: From Tough Childhood to Empowering Others

08:22 Creating Safe Spaces for Others

11:20 Living Intentionally and Embracing Growth

15:42 The Impact of a Strong Personal Brand

30:12 How to Connect with Mark Sephton

Show Links:

https://marksephton.com/

Have you ever lacked the courage and confidence to speak up and stand up for yourself?  I’m sure almost all of us can identify with this plight at some point in our lives.  But in the workplace, it can cost us big opportunities and big money.  That’s why we’ve invited Dr. Jane Williams to the show.  We’ll learn how Jane went from mild & meek to finding her fire in the IT world.  She comes from an enormously successful career at IBM, where she flourished in a male-dominated industry over two decades.  Jane is certified in Design Thinking, with a Masters in Information Technology and a Doctorate in Leadership of Remote Teams.  Today, she coaches other ambitious women in IT to get clarity on their career, claim their voice, and find their fire to succeed.  Jane is also a BrandFace client, and you’ll get to hear about her brand building journey with us, too.

Episode Highlights:

01:44 Jane's Journey at IBM

04:55 Overcoming Workplace Challenges

06:44 Effective Communication Strategies

12:41 Transition to Coaching

14:52 Building a Personal Brand

17:27 Advice for Aspiring Coaches

25:28 How to Connect with Jane Williams

Show Links:

findyourfirecoach.com

Jane’s LinkedIn

Are you jaded when it comes to the healthcare system?  Do you feel alone, like you’re responsible for your own health journey?  Well, that’s because you are.  In this episode, we speak with David Medansky, known as “The Health Guy” and the author of Jaded Health.  His mission is to alert you to the deceptive marketing tactics used by the food, drug, and weight-loss industries, who put their profits above YOUR health. Let’s dig into the story and the star behind the Jaded Health brand, and learn why this is important to you… and why David has made it his mission. 

Episode Highlights:

02:32 The Problem with Diets

04:56 The Food and Drug Industry's Role

08:02 The Impact of Processed Foods

16:34 Nine Simple Golden Rules for a Healthy Life

20:25 Intermittent Fasting Explained

24:26 Corporate Wellness Programs

26:44 How to Connect with David Medansky

Show Links:

Email: [email protected]

YouTube Description

If you’re a CEO or business leader, you’ve no doubt felt the pressure of not hitting your goals.  So, how do you manage a team and help everyone get to goal, including yourself?  First, you need to understand who YOU are and what motivates YOU in order to shift your leadership strategy to effectively manage your team. In this episode, we’re speaking with Isabelle Fortin, the Team LeaderSHIFT Strategist.  Isabelle is also a BrandFace client, and both Michael and I had the good fortune to go through her revolutionary assessment to discover our own motivations.  Join us as we unveil Isabelle’s story, and some of the things we learned about ourselves as leaders.

Episode Highlights:

01:42 Transition From the Military to Corporate America

03:28 The Importance of Leadership Training

08:00 Adapting Leadership Strategies

14:37 Understanding Motivations and Values

29:59 The Importance of Self-Awareness

32:23 How to Connect with Isabelle Fortin

Show Links:

What if you could walk right into a business opportunity where every detail is mapped out for you…complete with a virtual blueprint to success?  That scenario exists, and it’s called franchising.  In this episode, we speak with Greg Mohr, a former corporate climber who has achieved financial freedom through franchising. Greg actually began his entrepreneurial journey by creating his own business at the age of ten.  He’s been named Franchise Consultant of the Year twice, and has a Wall Street Journal bestseller about franchising. Greg is also a BrandFace client.  We’ll learn how he rose to success in the world of franchising, as well as his thoughts on his personal branding journey.

01:04 Greg Mohr's Early Entrepreneurial Journey

04:38 From Restaurants to Franchising

08:36 Misconceptions About Franchising

12:11 Real Freedom: Greg's Bestseller

15:15 The Importance of a Consistent Brand

17:35 Challenges and Successes in Branding

24:56 How to Connect with Greg Mohr

Show Links:

Website: franchisemaven.com

Has leadership gotten downright lazy? Our guest today is on a mission to rid the world of Lazy Leadership. Julie Holunga works with teams and leaders to instill her Trusted Voice Paradigm to increase effective communications, make conflict constructive, and develop leaders who lead with integrity. Through these programs, leaders get out of their way, develop trusting relationships with key stakeholders, and positively impact the organization's bottom line. Julie’s expertise lies within professional services: law, accounting, and investment firms, specializing in the careers of female leaders. 

Episode Highlights:  

01:24 Julie's Journey: From Global Upbringing to Leadership Advisor

03:25 The Titanium Rule: Transforming Leadership Communication

06:37 Identifying the Need for Leadership Coaching

12:51 Julie's Unique Approach 

16:15 How to Connect with Julie Holunga

What does it take to become a bold leader? How do you build high-performing teams that are excuse-proof, and goal-crushing?  Our guest in this episode is Kimberly Svoboda, the CEO of Aspiration Catalyst®. Kim spent 25 years building businesses from zero dollars to millions at high-growth technology firms such as CDW, Adobe, US Cellular, and Insight…and has deep expertise in leadership, sales, operations, strategy, and what it takes to build powerful teams and sustain high performance. Her mission is to empower BOLD leaders worldwide.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction: A Surprising Start

01:34 Influences and Inspirations: The Journey to Leadership

03:32 The Mission: Making a Difference in Leadership

04:47 Recognizing the Need for Leadership Coaching

07:10 Tailored Solutions for High-Growth Companies

12:34 The Power of Strengths-Based Leadership

17:09 A Global Perspective: Personal Insights and Future Plans

​19:12 How to Connect with Kimberly Svodoba

Show Links: http://www.aspirationcatalyst.com/

Is your organization dysfunctional?  In this episode we feature a mother-daughter duo who founded Caliber Leadership Systems, where they focus on dismantling dysfunction in organizations.  Dr. Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard have been featured in dozens of publications, spoken at professional conferences, and written several series of books on personality type and the brain.  They’re known for empowering individuals, leaders, and organizations to achieve their potential by leveraging their expertise in the neurobiology of human development combined with a system-thinking approach. In addition to this, wait until you hear their very moving and personal story.

03:08 Shared Values and Professional Synergy

06:38 Defining Success and Addressing Dysfunction

09:22 Coaching and Leadership Dynamics

14:30 How to Connect with Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard & Dr. Anne Dranitsaris

Show Links:

www.dismantlingdysfunction.com

www.dranitsaris-hilliard.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/DranitsarisHilliard