CrisisCast 2020

In Episode #026 of CrisisCast 2020 | Mark McRae

Recorded on June 3rd. A word from Australia’s Sunshine Coast with Scottish business owner, investor, and mentor Mark McRae. Mark shares his thoughts on mindset, being a good buyer, the importance of respecting legacy, and why the IQ of the wealthy isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.

My Guest: Mark McRae

There are thousands of emerging businesses, some with life-changing ideas that we will never hear about. The unfortunate fact is that they just do not have the skills and knowledge to get them to the next level. My mission is to work closely with small business owners to help them achieve dramatic growth in both profits and lifestyle.



I want to share with you how to grow profits, scale your business, and avoid things that cause most CEOs and Founders to fail. Over 25 years, I have owned 30 different businesses in 6 different countries.

When I started my first company, the profits were slim, and I was battling with how to grow my business. Even with barely making any money, I invested in a mentor to help me expand my vision. It turned out to be the best decision I ever made and the experience I have gained from these multi-million-dollar companies ignited my passion for helping other professionals build their companies to the success that they envisioned.



I provide one on one consultation with individuals and companies to present them strategic solutions both financially and personally. The real-world experience and knowledge I have gained are from the challenges every business owner may face. My goal is to help your company save time and money by breaking down the problem, providing insight, and creating strategic solutions that are manageable to complete.



If you are interested in learning more about how I can help your business see higher profits and better efficiency, feel free to connect with me.


Discover…

• Why every business owner needs an ‘Uncle Point’

• Resuming business post Covid-19

• Why you’re not a bad person if you’ve lost your business

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www.markmcrae.com 
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Today on Crisiscast2020 - I take you to Amsterdam for a chat with Sander Den Boer where lockdown seems to be fairly relaxed compared to the UK and much of the rest of the world. We talk, mental health, dog ownership, and SaaS - In case you were unaware - SaaS stands for Software as a Service. S think ‘apps’. Sander uses his skills to help the nerds behind these SaaS products sell their stuff to those who need it. So here’s my chat with my European neighbor Sander Den Boer.

My Guest:

I help SaaS companies finding new clients by writing website content, sales funnels, and emails that generate and convert leads and improves their brand recognition. 

I always strike a balance between being conversational whilst always using a professional tone.

I know what it takes to convince decision-makers that you can successfully help their company and its employees.

The principle is simple: show that your tools provide value, help people, and ultimately increase the company’s bottom line.

Getting the right tools is incredibly important in advancing any business. This is something I take to heart as I constantly learn new things about marketing, copywriting, and – in my spare time – making music.

Discover…

• A snapshot of life in Amsterdam in May 2020 • How SaaS companies are changing their marketing message • How businesses are tooling up for the future

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Boston based inspired purpose coach Tony Martignetti shares experience of facilitating virtual summits, tips on creating emotional safety, how to create the feeling of community during online events, and why uncertainty is a good thing. Recorded on May 22nd, 2020 - We are well into the next phase of this pandemic now and I loved how what Tony brought to the conversation was on one hand, so relaxing and the other, he shared such useful tech tips. For me, it serves as a perfect entree to his new Virtual Campfire Podcast too… that of course, I’ll be subscribing to.

My Guest:

Navigating Leaders through change and unlocking their true potential | Inspiration through Honest Conversation! Before sharing my experience as a coach, I was a finance and strategy professional with experience working with some of the world’s leading life sciences companies. Along my journey, I also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Throughout my career, I have learned many lessons, not only as a leader but also working with high-performing leaders across multiple organizations. My passion for helping people has fueled my inspiration at Inspired Purpose Coaching. At Inspired Purpose Coaching, I specialize in working with leaders and their teams to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. I support leaders in gaining clarity so they can make well-informed decisions, improve their leadership skills, and ultimately increase their impact. Throughout my coaching career, I have become known for supporting leaders in finding clarity so that they are energized, unstoppable, and lead with a strong presence. When leaders unlock their potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, their positive impact and powerful leadership are amplified.

Discover…

• Why change requires letting go • Why stepping back is so important right now

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In Episode #023 of CrisisCast 2020 | Laura Prisc

Coach and strategic thinker Laura Prisc. A woman who loves a meaningful conversation… I spoke with Laura back on the 24th of April, fairly early on in the lockdown. Laura gave me her view of life in West Virginia, USA, and shared her feelings on leadership, community, reflection and why short bursts of creativity will help keeps us all sane. 

My Guest:

Laura Prisc is The Most Trusted Authority on Conscious Leadership for High-Performance Organizations. For more than 20 years, she's worked side-by-side with leaders at all levels in organizations of every size imaginable, from one-location operations through the full continuum of multi-site global organizations. As a keen observer of human nature, Laura has always been fascinated by people and has sought to understand how they think and why they do what they do. This has served her—and many others—very well in the area of navigating the people-related challenges within business organizations. Laura finds that there are people in many organizations who seem to be functioning on autopilot rather than actually thinking about what they are doing and the impact of their actions on the business. They have talent and expertise, yet they don’t appear to be bringing it to their work. In her book, Conscious Leadership®: Are Your Leaders Wide Awake? Laura dispels common myths about leadership and motivation while demonstrating the tools she uses to allow her clients to see self and others more clearly—to recognize, understand, and acknowledge each individual’s unique strengths, styles, and preferences. Laura has made it her mission to help leaders in business view leadership and team-building holistically, thereby allowing them to engage everyone within an organization optimally. Laura's previous experience includes positions held at Constellium Global Aerospace, and Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc., TreeTop, and Premera Blue Cross. She is a member of the John Maxwell Team and holds several professional certifications. Laura holds a Master's Degree in Communication/Leadership and a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational and Mass Communication from Eastern Washington University.

Discover…

• Why stepping back is so important right now • How reflection will help you move through this • How to stay sane through a crisis

Connect with Laura

Laura on LinkedIn Laura’s website

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In Episode #022 of CrisisCast 2020 | Andrew Lock

Marketing, Entertainment, Online Membership Entrepreneur, Author, and Mouse loving guru… Andrew Lock - The man who said to me 5 words that changed my life.

Andrew is a Brit with US citizenship who was living in a casino in Vegas when the lockdowns started and moved back to the UK having, been away for 17 years. In this conversation Andrew shares trends, he’s seeing in business (including the positive ones) and we also talk, education, sound, simplicity, and… his favorite thing… Disney. And those 5 words, ’’ You Are Not Your Customer”…. Enjoy! 

My Guest:

I produce the SAM event (TED for business) and present an entertaining online TV show that's like THE DAILY SHOW for entrepreneurs. British born but now living in the USA, I'm also a popular keynote speaker internationally on these topics: * Business & Customer Service Lessons from Walt Disney & The Disney Company * Marketing & Business Building Secrets for Entrepreneurs * WebTV and Video Podcast Strategies Since 2008 I have produced and presented a WebTV show called 'Help! My Business!' that helps entrepreneurs to get more done and have more fun (http://www.helpmybusiness.com) The show has become more popular than a supermodel at a catholic boarding school! It's the #1 WebTV show for marketers and entrepreneurs on iTunes. I'm the author of a number of marketing-related books including: "BIG Lessons from BIG Brands", "eBay Exposed", and "Magical Marketing". My background was in the entertainment industry, and now I enjoy helping others develop unconventional and profitable ways to market their businesses. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me, I love widening my circle of contacts, there's always something we can learn from each other.

Discover…

• Trends in business now • The power of great sound in online learning and meetings • Where to get travel hacks

Also mentioned: 99 Percent Invisible Podcast - Sound and Hospitals Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast Julian Treasure

Connect with Andrew

samsuccess.com thetravelhacker.com magicalmarketingexperience.com Walt Disney’s Way on Amazon

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In Episode #021 of CrisisCast 2020 | Katharina Mullen

Katharina Mullen from bevital.eu was dropping so many woke wisdom bombs in the pre-record I just pressed record because I didn’t want to interrupt her!  

Katharina is a German who now lives in Brussels, Belgium and also, (normally) in the Netherlands and Italy. She helps her clients develop vitalizing leadership and resilient co-working relationships. She has more than thirty years of experience in organizations and a background in cultural and medical anthropology and in mindfulness training. In this chat, we cover so much! Digital proficiency. Risk and Opportunity and why we must use the wings of this Crisis. I discover the difference between practical mindfulness and stoicism and that Connecting to reality is much safer than dreaming of your own anxieties. One for a quiet walk perhaps… enjoy.

My Guest:

Managing Director & Founder of BeVital

Clients choose her for her creative guidance and multi-disciplinary approach. 

She supports them in building vitalizing leadership and resilient co-working.  

She has been working with organizations in difficulties as well as with thriving businesses.  

Whatever happened - people made it happen as humans we create our world, and this applies equally to professionals in the workplace.

Her clients know her for enhancing the human aspects of leadership and co-working in order to contribute to the continuity of the business - knowing that the bottom-line depends on people bringing their responsibility and creativity.

She combines more than thirty years of experience in organizations with a background in cultural & medical anthropology and in mindfulness training.

After obtaining her Master's degree in Cultural & Medical Anthropology she spent the first 10 years of her career as researcher and lecturer at the Institute of Social & Preventive Medicine of the University at Leyden and as head of Preventive Medicine at the Teachers’ College Rotterdam specialized in participative health promotion. 

Thereafter, she joined the corporate world and specialized in supporting change and transformation processes to be conducted in a human dignified way.

In 1992, she founded her own company that has evolved to serve her clients' changing needs and currently concentrates on Vitality Training, Mentoring and Advice to support organizations in managing personal energy: vital people make vital organizations

Discover…

• What practical mindfulness • How Katharina is helping others with tech • The safety of reality

Connect with Katherina

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In Episode #020 of CrisisCast 2020 | Daniel Raynaud

Entrepreneur Investor and language learning legend who’s app Lupa helps intermediate to advanced speakers converse in a natural way through refining skills for real-life speaking and listening. The demo blew my mind at Podcast Movement Evolutions when I saw what he and his team were doing. Fellow brit Daniel Raynaud now lives in Texas and he reveals why he was already uncomfortable about making trips back in Feb 2020. 

But I’m glad he made one of them because if he hadn’t, we wouldn’t know each other. My conversation with early mask wearer Daniel covers, Clapping, Guns, Texas, The Risk of Good Leadership and thoughts on future disruptions in society. 

My Guest:

Enjoy figuring out what users want that the market isn't providing and building good products to fill the gap. Mostly do product strategy and management. I often dive deep into UX design, and sometimes code. A musician by night. About Jive World (from the website)

Let's face it. Something's not quite right in the world of language study programs. They promised you 'fluency', and yet here you are, hundreds of hours of effort (and maybe a few hundred bills) later, dissatisfied with your language skills, and still looking for the magic bullet.

Is Jiveworld it? Maybe. But before you spend your money and time with us, you owe yourself a few minutes to find out what you're getting. If you're serious about mastering a second language — well, so are we.

Discover…

• Where Daniel discovered the seriousness of COVID before (most of) the rest of the world • What life is like in Austin Texas • How Daniel and his team are providing cutting edge online learning • Leadership vs. Popularity

Connect with Daniel

Jive World Lupa App Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn

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In Episode #019 of CrisisCast 2020 | Matthew Kimberley

Purveyor of Independence, Entertainment, Delight, Confidence, and Control. Matthew Kimberley gives us his perspective on life in Malta. Homeschooling 2 kids, one of whom is autistic, why the socially distanced restaurant experience is a joy, a new found love of take away beers and why now has never been a better time to build his new business as managing partner at Book Yourself Solid. 

My Guest:

Managing Partner at Book Yourself Solid® Worldwide. Business coach training and licensing. Don't buy a coaching franchise before talking to us. Book Yourself Solid® is the gold standard for small business marketing and growth strategy, often quoted, frequently imitated, and never bettered. We provide world-class free business strategy, sales, and marketing training for small business owners and license consultants, coaches and trainers to spread the Book Yourself Solid® message far and wide. Get in touch if you'd like to explore becoming a certified Book Yourself Solid® professional. I also wrote a book - Get A F*cking Grip (John Blake, 2011) and host the podcast How To Get A Grip that you can find where all good podcasts are available. Some say that my Delightful Emails course is the best course on email marketing that's ever been produced. Judge for yourself at DelightfulEmails.com 

Discover…

• Homeschooling by day in Malta
• The trials and joys of the new ‘normal
• How Matthew is growing his business during the lockdown

Connect with Matthew

Book Yourself Solid

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In Episode #018 of CrisisCast 2020 | Todd Koch

Todd Koch, trauma expert, host of the ‘Sheepdogs Mind Podcast’, former U.S. Air Force law enforcement specialist, K-9 Handler, Police officer...and now a limited licensed professional counselor specializing in Post Traumatic Stress talks to me about helping first responders, anxiety, plexiglass and how injuries of trauma can sometimes come to the surface years after trauma itself.

My Guest:

A leader and expert in the physical security of facilities and their critical infrastructures; the design and implementation of operational security plans for Special Events; and crisis response and consequence management. Able to see beyond the status quo to identify issues related to operations, budgeting, and training. Able to develop strong long term positive relationships with key stakeholders. Recruits strong talent and leverages relationships to create positive win-win situations whenever possible. Calm under fire and expert communicator in high-stress situations. SELECTED LEADERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS: • Initiated improvements in operations that streamlined processes, reduced costs, and improved productivity; adopted as best practice by others in the field. • Created daily accountability and peer mentor programs to improve sales team results. • Defined long term strategy for security department, and began implementation to create a streamlined reporting process. • Implemented the rebirth of the K-9 program and additional growth to Canton Twp. Police Department, at no cost to the taxpayers of the community. Also mentioned: The Body Keeps The Score Dibs: In Search of Self Man’s Search for Meaning

Discover…

• What to do immediately after a challenging event
• Preparing for post-traumatic stress
• Identifying traumatic injury through thoughts and behaviors
• Avoiding morbid anxiety issues

Connect with Todd

https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddkoch/

https://renewhopecounseling.com

https://thesheepdogsmind.com

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In Episode #017 of CrisisCast 2020 | Lena West

Today on CrisisCast2020… Lena West has been working in the online space for longer than most, but she’s not had the need for her own website for at least 7 years (though that’s about to change). She’s the perfect antidote to pressurized ‘bro marketing’. In this conversation, we talk about her fortuitous repositioning, the importance of self-care, social justice, disability, music, and what business you’re really in.

My Guest:

Lena West’s razor-sharp business acumen is the well-hewn result of more than a decade of hands-on experience as an award-winning serial entrepreneur, writer, keynote speaker, business strategist, founder, and grantmaker. This truth-telling business advisor, who is often referred to as an “entrepreneur’s secret weapon”, shows womxn entrepreneurs how to discover their inner CEO and build a business that loves them back.

Lena is the Founder of CEO Rising®, an online business accelerator and digital media platform that provides ambitious womxn entrepreneurs with the three growth tools they need most: coaching, community, and cash.

She is also the visionary behind CEO DNA®, a personalized inventory that uncovers an individual’s specific CEO leadership archetypes and style.

Lena’s life and work are driven by what she calls, “the three I’s”: Introspection, Influence, and Independence – skills and values she consistently brings to bear on everything she undertakes.

She has written for American Express, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur and has spoken for notable organizations such as American Express, Wharton School of Business, SCORE, National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI), and Syracuse University. An honorary highlight of her career was speaking about womxn’s rights and opportunities in digital media on Capitol Hill and at the United Nations.

Lena’s internationally acknowledged expertise has led to winning several business awards, among them: BuzzFeed’s Most Influential Influencers, The Women’s Congress’ Entrepreneurial Champion for Women in Business, and NCWIT’s Entrepreneurial Hero.

Her life’s work is to advance the online business landscape for womxn entrepreneurs by pairing reinvented coaching, community, and funding models with increased digital media representation.

Also mentioned: Andrea Bocelli: Music For Hope - Live From Duomo di Milano

Discover…

• How Lena is giving more support to those who need her
• Why hustle and grind is tired
• Why you must pay attention to yourself

Connect with Lena

CEO Rising

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