By Nicole Jansen, Leadership Coach | Business Mentor | Change Maker
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How do you earn a seat at the decision-making table? In this episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Jenny Mitchell, an inspiring leader from Ottawa, Canada. Jenny is the Chief Visionary Officer at Chavender.com, author of Embracing Ambition, and host of the Underdog Leadership Podcast.
Committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders, Jenny works closely with not-for-profit leaders to change the world one mission at a time. She is a fundraising professional, as well as an executive coach passionate about helping aspiring women overcome hardship, stereotyping, typecasting, and debilitating self-doubt to step into the best version of themselves as leaders.
Join us as we explore the keys to overcoming obstacles, embracing ambition from a place of inner fullness, understanding personal strengths, and transforming discomfort into growth. We also tackle the intricacies of leadership, fundraising for non-profits, and the essential qualities that empower individuals to transition from supportive roles to primary leadership positions.
What We Discuss in this Episode
Key Takeaways
Growth often comes from stepping outside of comfort zones and facing fears head-on.
Approach your goals with a sense of inner worth and fullness rather than seeking external validation.
Effective fundraising involves aligning donors' values with the cause and communicating a transformative vision.
Recognizing and celebrating successes within organizations helps maintain motivation and community spirit.
Seek clear, constructive feedback from peers to gain valuable perspectives on personal growth.
Demonstrate self-awareness, courage, and the ability to act on feedback for personal leadership.
Thriving in supportive roles is equally important and can be a path to discovering one's strengths.
Knowing your worth at the start of each day fosters a sense of abundance and empowerment.
Challenge personal assumptions and biases to improve leadership and create inclusive environments.
Utilize tools like breathwork and positive affirmations to support personal and professional development.
Podcast Highlights
0:00 - Empowerment approach for women's inclusion, not victimhood.
3:23 - Promoting underdog leadership through self-improvement.
10:35 - Adversity is essential; it encourages growth.
14:13 - Combining research, stories, and experiences for inspiration.
17:29 - Understanding others expands our perspective and impact.
23:28 - Intrinsic motivation over external validation transforms ambitions.
30:16 - Focus on ROI, not costs, for charities.
34:25 - Need compelling reasons and stories for funding.
36:51 - Full body coaching integrating personal and professional growth.
40:35 - Use a scale for feedback and perception.
44:05 - Know yourself and pursue what fulfills you.
46:07 - Take action for personal transformation and growth.
Favorite Quotes
On Personal Growth: “Embracing discomfort and fear is essential—they are signals that you're pushing boundaries and growing.”
On Leadership: “Self-awareness, the courage to ask for feedback, and acting on it are pivotal elements of true personal leadership.”
On Fundraising: “Shifting from a 'tin cup' mentality to inspiring donors with a larger vision of change can transform fundraising efforts.”
On Celebrating Successes: “Celebrating all wins within an organization maintains motivation and engagement, fostering a healthy community spirit.”
Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/520-learning-how-to-embrace-ambition-with-jenny-mitchell
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How do married entrepreneurs build a successful business and a successful marriage?
In this revealing episode, host Nicole Jansen dives deep with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, founders of i61 inc. Their unique business approach aids married entrepreneurs in achieving a harmonious work-life balance by efficiently structuring their businesses while working on important relationship dynamics. The episode unpacks their journey, strategies, and the critical role of communication in both business and marriage. Robert and Kay Lee are co-authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance, a must-read for entrepreneurs navigating this twin challenge.
Join us as Robert and Kay Lee share powerful insights on improving business efficiency, fostering intimacy through daily practices, and the importance of creating a "safe space" for open communication. This episode also explores mindset shifts, role understanding, and the delicate balance of personal and professional relationships.
What We Discuss in this Episode
Podcast Highlights
0:00 - Introduction to married entrepreneurship.
6:22 - Midlife questioning: corporate ladder or new business?
7:19 - Relationships impacted business and personal life dynamics.
10:47 - Optimize time for effective solopreneur productivity.
15:12 - Embrace change for growth; foster constructive communication.
18:18 - Conflict created anxiety before implementing communication plan.
21:47 - Balancing marriage and business partnership dynamics.
22:58 - Understand strengths, set proactive deadlines collaboratively.
27:43 - Opposites attract, important to know roles.
29:38 - Understand situations; don't take things personally.
34:11 - Marriage isn't about compromise; it's finding the best solutions.
36:39 - Set foundation, delegate tasks, hire, increase profits.
39:32 - Take transformative action; prioritize meaningful connection.
Favorite Quotes
"Time is our most valuable resource. It's crucial to focus on productive activities rather than just putting in more hours." – Robert Fukui
"Never compromise in your relationship. Aim for the best decision that benefits both partners equally." – Kay Lee Fukui
"Entrepreneurs need to shift from a survival mindset to an executive mindset to truly grow their businesses." – Robert Fukui
Episode Resources and Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/519-how-to-thrive-as-a-married-entrepreneur-with-robert-and-kay-lee-fukui
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How can we help solve the children’s mental health crisis in America?
In this heartwarming episode, host Nicole Jansen engages in an inspiring conversation with Kim Tschirret, the founder of Hope Reins. This remarkable organization is dedicated to providing healing for children who have experienced trauma through interaction with rescued horses.
Kim shares the inspiring story behind Hope Reins' inception, grounded in her own childhood experiences and a calling to help others during challenging times. She reveals how horses assist in the emotional and spiritual healing process, breaking patterns of generational trauma. The discussion encapsulates themes of faith, trust, leadership, and the innate sensitivity of horses in recognizing and responding to human emotions.
Discover the transformational impact of Hope Reins, its private funding approach, and the significant demand for its services. Learn how the organization is scaling its model globally and be inspired through powerful success stories of children overcoming immense challenges.
What We Discuss in this Episode
Podcast Highlights
0:00 – Kim’s personal journey of healing
6:21 – Embrace your calling
9:39 – Why horses are suited for healing trauma
13:06 – Qualities needed to help kids heal
20:14 – The value of one stable, safe adult relationship
25:34 - Building trust
28:09 – Allie’s story
32:33 – Paying it forward
37:53 – Prayer and blessing
39:03 – Taking action
Favorite Quotes
Healing Through Horses: “Horses have an incredible ability to sense human emotions and live in the present, helping kids reduce anxiety and depression.”
Faith and Trust: “Trusting God means operating from a place of rest rather than constant striving, learning to trust divine timing and guidance.”
Transformational Stories: “Building a connection with a horse named Joey helped Allie, a selectively mute girl, regain her voice and thrive beyond expectations."
Episode Show Notes and Resources:
https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/health/518-healing-trauma-in-children-through-equine-therapy-with-kim-tschirret
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What is it like to serve in the heart of Africa?
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Echo VanderWal, co-leader of The Luke Commission, a faith-based NGO dedicated to providing comprehensive, free healthcare to underserved communities in Eswatini. Echo's story is a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and the unyielding commitment to serve others.
Echo takes us on a profound journey, detailing the early days of The Luke Commission, the challenges of transitioning from mobile healthcare services to fixed facilities, and the innovative use of technology to ensure that even the most remote areas have access to lifesaving medical care. Throughout, she emphasizes the importance of balancing immediate healthcare needs with long-term sustainability, all while maintaining the organization's mission of offering compassionate, judgment-free care.
Join us as Echo VanderWal discusses the critical role of love, spiritual guidance, and community trust in delivering healthcare to over 300,000 patients annually and how The Luke Commission is not just changing lives but transforming a nation.
What We Discuss in this Episode
Podcast Highlights
0:00 - Called to healthcare in Africa from childhood.
3:17 - Struggling families prioritize feeding children over healthcare.
9:20 - Trust builds slowly; failure isn't deterrent.
11:40 - Trust unconventional methods; embrace failure for growth.
15:23 - Strategic planning with flexibility enables seizing opportunities.
16:17 - Drones deliver critical medical supplies to areas.
20:27 - Transitioning funding models for post-2030 HIV care.
26:12 - Creating a safe, inclusive workplace fostering unity.
29:05 - Learning from unity, mission-driven team collaboration.
33:39 - Striving for inclusivity despite faith differences.
35:28 - Love and support others; let God lead.
40:14 - Love and serve neighbors as a mission.
41:19 – Support this important initiative.
Favorite Quotes
On serving with compassion: “Delivering free healthcare isn’t just about the medical aspect; it’s about loving and serving others in their time of need, without judgment.”
On resilience: “Our dedicated team has shown extraordinary resilience, especially during the COVID-19 crisis, where their commitment to patients has truly been a beacon of hope.”
On innovative healthcare delivery: “Using technology, like our drone program for urgent medical supplies, helps us reach the most remote areas, ensuring that no one is left without care.”
Support the life-changing work of The Luke Commission and discover more about their mission to provide free, compassionate healthcare at www.lukecommission.org.
Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/health/517-empowering-communities-with-free-healthcare-with-echo-vanderwal
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How do you tame your busy brain as a high achieving changemaker?
In this transformative episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with distinguished neurologist and author of The Busy Brain Cure, Dr. Romie Mushtaq. A leading authority in stress management and leadership wellness, Dr. Romie sheds light on the pandemic of chronic stress and its destructive impact on our physical and mental well-being. From her innovative BrainSHIFT protocol to her poignant personal experiences, Dr. Romie equips us with actionable insights to truly transform our lives and leadership.
Discover the profound effects of chronic stress on the brain, the grave consequences of ignoring these symptoms, and the holistic approaches necessary to address the root causes. Nicole and Dr. Romie's rich exchange invites leaders to embrace sustainable wellness, thereby improving not just their own lives but also the lives of those they lead.
What We Discuss in this Episode
Podcast Highlights
0:00 - Loneliness epidemic
5:30 – Dr. Romie’s burnout experience
7:35 – Chronic stress impact on brain
11:51 – Prevent burnout, maintain cognitive sharpness
15:07 – Impact of stimulants
18:49 - Circadian rhythm
20:06 - Magnesium glycinate
22:58 - Vitamin D3, thyroid and burnout
27:12 - Mind body connection
32:02 - Workplace mental health and engagement crisis
34:14 - Acute stressors
37:21 - Cohort-based learning
41:58 – Actionable next steps
Favorite Quotes
Chronic Stress and Neural Inflammation: "Being under chronic stress will cause neural inflammation, a pattern of inflammation in a particular area of the brain known as your hypothalamus, the SCN nucleus, governing your circadian rhythm."
How to Stay Sharp at Any Age: "Today, I am cognitively sharper than at 25 when I graduated from medical school because I follow this protocol."
Stimulant Overuse in the U.S.: "The tragedy here in the United States is 85% of all stimulant medications like Adderall and Vyvanse are prescribed here in the US and mostly to adults as performance enhancing medications."
Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/health/516-healing-busy-brain-practical-wellness-tips-for-high-achievers-with-dr-romie-mushtaq
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How do you scale your business while maintaining a personal touch?
In this week’s episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with David Sauers, the co-founder and CEO of Royal Restrooms, to explore the story behind transforming a messy industry into a luxurious business opportunity. David shares how a challenging experience at a local event sparked the idea for creating elegant, high-end portable restrooms, and how this concept grew into a successful national franchise. From being a banker and avid golfer to becoming a pioneer in the portable restroom industry, David’s journey is filled with unexpected turns and valuable lessons on transforming frustration into innovation.
Throughout the conversation, David reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship, from the sacrifices it requires to the importance of balancing work and family life. He also unpacks the power of community engagement, building a business with a personal touch, and the significance of maintaining strong values while navigating growth.
For aspiring entrepreneurs, this episode is packed with insights on pursuing passion, overcoming fear, and creating a meaningful business that serves both clients and communities. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that inspires listeners to take action and consider, "Why not us, and why not now?"
What We Discuss in this Episode
Podcast Highlights
0:00 - Introduction
1:24 - How a family festival experience inspired Royal Restrooms
5:47 - Why partnership is crucial in entrepreneurship
8:15 – Learning how to balance family and business
12:31 - Navigating entrepreneurial stress
16:08 – Creating healthy work-life balance
20:44 - Family-Oriented Business Culture
25:23 - Community Commitment
30:15 - Values and Business
35:10 - Franchisee success
38:05 - Franchisor growth
42:27 - Adapting to market changes
Join us in this heart-centered entrepreneurial conversation with David Sauers, gaining insights into the dynamic blend of business acumen and personal values that drive sustained entrepreneurial success.
Favorite Quotes
On Business Philosophy: "Our aim has always been to create a family-oriented business structure that supports personalized service and community involvement."
On Community Engagement: "We set a target for our franchisees to achieve at least $25,000 in in-kind donations to community nonprofits, emphasizing our role beyond just business."
On Sustainable Growth: "Our low franchise fees and royalties ensure that the focus remains on the success of our franchisees, fostering a sustainable business model."
Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/515-how-royal-restrooms-redefined-portable-luxury-with-david-sauers/
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How can businesses use eco-friendly practices to comply with regulations and grow successfully?
This week, Nicole Jansen talks with Heather Johnson, CEO of INGENIUM and an expert in hazardous waste management with over 25 years of industry experience. Heather’s innovative vision has positioned INGENIUM as a leader in waste-to-energy programs and zero waste initiatives, offering businesses sustainable solutions for hazardous waste management.
Heather shares her journey from her first job answering phones at a hazardous waste company to becoming an expert and CEO, shining light on the importance of sustainable practices in business operations. Whether it’s dealing with pharmaceuticals, solvents or mercury, Heather demonstrates how businesses can achieve compliance and grow successfully.
Join us as Heather uncovers practical roadmaps for businesses to manage hazardous waste, details the intricacies of zero waste certification, and underscores the transformative potential of sustainability in the corporate world.
What We Discuss in this Episode
Podcast Highlights
0:00 - Ingenium's Innovative Approach
6:22 - Sustainable Biotech: Repurposing Chemicals Efficiently
8:16 - The Challenges of Replacing Toxic Chemicals
13:05 - Understanding AI's Business Impact
14:38 - The Importance of Environmental Awareness in Households
18:35 - Uncovering Waste Management Issues
21:04 - Advocating for Environmental Awareness
Favorite Quotes
Sustainable Solutions: "If we can find another company that can use the material before it becomes waste, that's a way to be more sustainable and not just throw it away."
Empowering Women: "By learning the industry and being the expert in the conversation, it's hard not to respect me regardless of my gender."
Awareness and Action: "Just be mindful. If you do one thing differently, you're making a difference if the aggregate of the whole is doing that."
Episode Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/514-leading-companies-towards-zero-waste-with-heather-johnson
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How Can Play Revolutionize Your Workplace?
In this engaging episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Kristi Herold, founder and CEO of JAM Group and author of It Pays to Play: How Play Improves Business Culture, to explore how integrating fun and play into the workplace can drastically improve culture, productivity and profitability.
Kristi shares her inspiring journey, starting with organizing social events in high school to creating a vibrant company specializing in adult recreational sports leagues and corporate events. With her commitment to fostering fun and connection, Kristi reveals actionable strategies and real-life examples of how play can lead to happier employees, stronger teams, and ultimately, better business outcomes.
Ranked in 2020 Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women and a leader of a global company that has connected millions of people through play, producing and delivering over 4,000 playful corporate events in over 30 countries, Kristi offers a fresh perspective as a businesswoman who understands both the importance of valuing your team and driving business performance.
What We Discuss in this Episode
Favorite Quotes
Employee Engagement: “People remember the fun moments, not the boardroom meetings.”
Diverse Activities: “Fun should always be optional—offer diverse activities to cater to different interests."
Leadership and Fun: “Leaders should champion play to drive engagement and productivity, showing it through their own participation.”
Episode Resources
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Website: www.jamgroup.com
Episode Show Notes and Additional Resources:
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What if sharing your personal story could transform people’s lives and your business?
In this week’s episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Bill Blankschaen, founder and Chief Story Architect of StoryBuilders. StoryBuilders helps make the world a better place by creating compelling books and learning experiences that turn ideas into greater impact, influence, and income.
As a New York Times bestselling writer, Bill and his team collaborate with influential figures such as John C. Maxwell, Lewis Howes, Michael Hyatt, Stu McLaren, and leaders from various fields, including business, politics, entertainment, and faith.
Join Nicole and Bill as they explore the art of effective storytelling in business, from defining your brand narrative to conquering the fear of niche marketing. Bill’s method emphasizes clarity and authenticity, ensuring messages deeply resonate with audiences. Listen in as they highlight inspiring examples of successful projects, revealing how your story can become a powerful tool for growth and connection.
What We Discuss in this Episode
Podcast Highlights
0:00 - Using storytelling to transform business.
6:01 - Inspire action beyond storytelling.
9:29 - Create attention-grabbing book titles.
15:57 – Build high trust, supportive relationships.
21:21 - Identify core and secondary audiences.
24:46 - Become known for something.
28:35 - Clarify brand story before monetizing.
36:05 - Your unique story matters.
37:16 – Find your passion, tell your story.
Favorite Quotes
"Every individual’s story has the potential to profoundly impact their business and personal branding."
"Clarity in storytelling is essential to reduce friction and ensure your message resonates."
"Building high-trust relationships with clients is key to successful storytelling and business growth."
Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/512-reaching-others-with-your-story-with-bill-blankschaen
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How can you make your message clearer and more impactful? In this episode, host Nicole Jansen speaks with Ben Guttmann, author and marketing expert, to break down the essentials of clear communication. They explore the 5 keys to effective messaging, including how simplicity, empathy, and focus impact your ability to connect with your intended audience.
Ben shares lessons from his career, moving beyond flashy taglines to emphasize the importance of everyday communication. Through practical examples and actionable tips, they reveal how clear messaging can enhance leadership and inspire teams. This episode also covers balancing features and benefits, AI's role in communication, and making your message resonate in a noisy world.
What We Discuss in This Episode
Podcast Highlights
0:00 – Introduction
1:18 - Why clear communication matters in leadership.
3:45 - The importance of understanding your audience.
6:12 - The power of simple, relatable messages.
9:20 - Why benefits resonate more than features.
13:05 - Real-world advice for better communication.
16:42 - The role of AI in crafting your message.
20:21 - Enhancing message coherence.
23:30 - Practical ways to explain complex concepts.
27:14 - How empathy improves your connection.
30:22 - Using feedback to sharpen your message.
Favorite Quotes
Empathy in Messaging: "Empathy is not just understanding your audience, it’s making them feel understood through simplicity."
Benefits vs. Features: “It’s not about the toothpaste’s mint flavor; it’s about the fresh breath and confidence it gives.”
AI in Communication: “AI can help, but it can’t replace the insight and empathy that make messages truly resonate.”
Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/511-crafting-messages-that-connect-with-ben-guttmann/
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