Copeland Coaching Podcast

This week, we talk with Angela Cooley in Memphis, TN. Angela is a Corporate Speech Trainer, and Practicing Speech Pathologist with 22 years of experience. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association. At her company, Life Communications, she coaches individuals to improve their professional speaking voice by providing strategies and competencies needed to communicate successfully in the workplace. On today's episode, we talk about the importance of first impressions, common speech mistakes, and non-verbal communication. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher to ensure you never miss an episode. To learn more about Angela, visit her website here: http://www.thelifecommunications.com/

This week, we talk with Dorth Raphaely in San Francisco, CA. Dorth is the GM of the popular sports website Bleacher Report. Previously, he worked at Yahoo! CBS Interactive, Stanford University, and UC Santa Cruz. He holds a Master's degree in Sports Business Management from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from US Santa Cruz. On today's episode, Dorth shares his own career path, what he looks for in an employee, and the inside scoop on Bleacher Report's sports writing program. He also answers listener questions. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher to ensure you never miss an episode. To learn more about Dorth and Bleacher Report, visit their website at www.bleacherreport.com.

This week, we talk with Jeff Goins in Nashville, TN. Jeff is a writer, speaker, and business consultant. He's written four books, including "The Art of Work." Jeff's books have made it to multiple bestseller lists including Forbes, The Washington Post, and USA Today. He's also a contributor to multiple publications including Entrepreneur and Business Insider. On today's episode, Jeff shares misconceptions on happiness, why fear can be good, and how failure can help you to find your path. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher to ensure you never miss an episode. To learn more about Jeff and his book, visit his website at http://goinswriter.com/.

This week, we talk with Linda Kaplan Thaler in New York, NY. Linda is responsible for some of America's most famous advertising campaigns in the industry, including the Aflac duck, and the daring "Yes, Yes, Yes" campaign for Herbal Essences. Much of her work has become part of America's pop-culture landscape and she has composed renowned jingles such as, "I'm a Toys 'R' Us Kid," and "Kodak Moments." Linda is the Chairman of Publicis New York with a client roster that includes: P and G, Citi, L'Oreal, Pfizer, and Wendy's. Linda's talents have earned her the prestigious Matrix Award, the Muse Award, Advertising Woman of the Year Award, and she was named one of Advertising Age's "Most Influential Women in Advertising." Most recently, Linda was inducted into the 2015 Advertising Hall of Fame. Along with Robin Koval, she co-authored the national bestselling book "Grit to Great: How Perseverance Passion and Pluck Take You From Ordinary to Extraordinary." On today's episode, Linda shares what it is that makes the most successful people great, why boredom is important, and the truth about happiness. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher to ensure you never miss an episode. To learn more about Linda and her book, visit her website at grittogreat.com.

This week, we talk with Jonathan Blocker in Memphis, TN. Jonathan is the Plant Manager at the Gibson Guitar Factory here. But, before Gibson, Jonathan worked at appliance manufacturer Electrolux, climate control producer Lennox International, and medical device company Orchid. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Kettering University in Detroit, MI. On today's episode, Jonathan shares some of the history of Gibson Guitars, how he has been able to successfully transition between multiple industries, and his tips on creating a successful career. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher to ensure you never miss an episode. To learn more about Gibson Brands, visit their website at http://www.gibson.com/

This week, we talk with Diane Gottsman in San Antonio, TX. Diane is a nationally recognized etiquette expert, television personality, author, and owner of The Protocol School of Texas. Her clients range from university students to Fortune 500 companies. She covers topics from tattoos in the workplace to technology at the dinner table and the proper use of social media. She has a Master's Degree in Sociology with an emphasis on adult behavior. She's also a columnist for the Huffington Post and the resident etiquette expert for two morning television shows. Diane shares her tips on etiquette in business, how to survive a layoff, and how to follow up after a job interview. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes to ensure you don't miss an episode. To learn more about Diane and The Protocol School of Texas, visit her website here: http://www.protocolschooloftexas.com/.

This week, we talk with Janet Andrews in Los Angeles, CA. Janet is an Executive Coach, CEO of her company "A Career Above" and former Outplacement Trainer with twenty years of experience helping thousands of individuals in multiple industries accelerate their job search and achieve professional career goals. Janet shares her secrets to networking, how to effectively use LinkedIn, and how to negotiate for a higher salary. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes to ensure you don't miss an episode. To learn more about Janet and her company, A Career Above, you can find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetandrews1

This week, we talk with Joel Goh in Boston, MA. Joel is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration in the Technology and Operations Management Unit at Harvard University. He recently partnered with Stanford University on a study regarding the impact of work stress on your health. Joel and his team released their findings in a paper titled "Workplace Practices and Health Outcomes: Focusing Health Policy on the Workplace." Joel shares his findings on the common work stressors and negative health outcomes associated with them. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes to ensure you don't miss an episode. To learn more about Joel and his research, visit his website here: http://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=731200.

This week, we are rebroadcasting an earlier episode in honor of Veterans Day. We talk with Eric Gates, Minister at Central Christian Church in Austin, TX. Prior to coming to Central Christian Church, Eric was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Police Officer in Austin, TX. We talk about the challenges facing veterans who are transitioning into the civilian workforce. Eric shares his personal experience and gives suggestions on where to look for help in your community. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes to ensure you don't miss an episode. To learn more about Eric and Central Christian Church, visit their website here: http://www.cccaustin.org/

On today's podcast, we talk with Barry O'Neill in Memphis, TN. Barry is a Lieutenant for the Memphis Fire Department. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Administration, and is a Paramedic. Barry has served both as a paid and volunteer firefighter and emergency services professional for over 25 years. He's also currently attending the Executive Fire Officer Program with the National Fire Academy. In fact, he's a third generation fire fighter! On today's podcast, Barry shares the inside scoop on how to become a firefighter, the differences in paid and volunteer firefighters, and about a study he is conducting on sleep's impact on performance. He also reminds us to check the batteries in our smoke detector when you change your clocks -- and he answers listener questions. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher to ensure you never miss an episode. To learn more about the Memphis Fire Department, visit their website at http://www.memphistn.gov/Government/FireServices.aspx.