This week on this first day of February and what is traditionally the start of "Black History Month" in the United States of America I get to kick things off with Kenston Henderson.  We are coming in H.O.T. to talk about how to have Winning Conversation: How to Communicate Successfully and Courageously About Race  Do you avoid conversations about race?   Are you a victim to your mind imagining that conversation going bad? Or question whether or not you’re prepared for the conversation?   Well, the truth is you’re not alone, as a matter of fact, most people avoid talking about race in the US and all around the world. But those days are over! In this podcast session, we will discover how to communicate successfully, confidently, and courageously.

As we all seek to navigate this world we live in.  Some of us are filling new feels and are having conversations in the workplace that seem as foreign as rooting for Michigan.  When it comes to an optimal state for learning, it's almost impossible to pursue, strive for, focus on, or attain self-actualization endeavors when safety, belonging/esteem/respect are being threatened...  This episode features Isabelle Dominique "D" Ross a Talent Development Consultant who is going to help us understand how to actively engage and hopefully retain your talent.  This is going to be another good one.

On this day of service, not a day off!  We not only celebrate the life, the gift, and the blessing of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, we also highlight living embodiments of sacrifice and service.  On this episode of H.O.T. Takes, we have the opportunity to share space with a titan and servant leader in her own right Tonya McKenzie.  Tonya is not just a community leader but lives a life that creates opportunities for others to know what it looks like to provide an impact as a Public Relations & Leadership Consultant.  Listen, share, and engage as we discuss why "Leadership is newsworthy"!

Have you ever met anyone outside of sales that loved sales?  

Yeah, me neither!  

As a business owner, I have come to understand that the tactical skill set of sales can be trained and taught.  No not by me, so on this 2nd episode of H.O.T. Takes I am bringing to the show, Jason Forrest.  

Jason is the CEO of FPG where he and his team help you understand how to have the Mindset, Understand the Process, and Develop the language to become Ultimate Sales Warriors.

As we all think about what this year holds one thing we should all be doing is setting a foundation for what is and those things that are coming.  

In this first episode of H.O.T. Takes in 2021 I will be flying solo as I talk through how I am building a foundation to have a successful 2021 and beyond.  I will be talking through what it looks like to be a guest with me this season.  

Talking through what it means to set intentions.  

Most of all I will be leaning into the buckets of BOSS talking about the shifts that have landed me where I am so that you can be encouraged and move forward with a purpose for a purpose.  

Watch and Listen in as I begin to model how my guests and I will be Humble, Open, and Transparent all throughout 2021.

Just like an end of year performance review, one of the most effective tools I have seen to date to help me with behavior change is to sit and do my own review.   

I am bringing my business partner, friend, and one of the most authentic voices I know Kenston Henderson, Sr.  In this final episode of 2021, we will talk through how the year started and what we accomplished.    

We will also give you a sneak peek into what 2021 will hold as it pertains to the look and feel of the H.O.T. Takes Podcast. 

Listen in as we display what it truly means to be Humble, Open, and Transparent.

It's said "show me your network and I'll see your net worth."  

Ray is the man, the myth, the legend when it comes to not only networking but making meaningful connections.  Ray believes in connecting and networking so much that he wrote a book about it "Connecting like a Boss"  

Make sure he is a part of your network you will be better for it:  

linkedin.com/in/ray-connection-coach-abram-2a4138190 

https://rayabram.com/book-sales

Have you ever thought about your own ability to meet your own needs? 

What about your ability to execute on your goals and all that you desire to be and do in the world?  Have you ever thought to yourself, "self, do I have the capacity to birth my desires?"  

In this episode Tanya Patxot a very thoughtful leader helps us understand how to upskill as it pertains to us informing ourselves on where we are and were we need to go.  

Connect with her across social media to get more from her:  linkedin.com/in/tanyatenica

When was the last time you noticed that you or those around you changed?  

Well in this year of first for us all there is a such thing as adapting and transitioning through change in a very successful way. 

In this episode we get the opportunity to chat with Coach and Business Owner Beata.  

She takes us on a journey through her life and what she does to help her clients.  

Enjoy and let us know what you think by living a comment.

Do you know anyone who has ever started a business and knew exactly what to do?  

Yeah, me neither! 

In this episode we talk with Business Consultant and Trainer and all around amazing human being Asha Mankowska. 

She is dropping an episode full of nuggets.  

Connect with her across social media and her site: 

your-favorite-business-coach.business.site 

linkedin.com/in/ashamankowska