Today's podcast guest is Brett Lesher.  A remarkable human being that is solely focused on "enhancing the school year for employees" by encouraging them to SHOW UP and find hope together in relationships.

He pursues people and leads with relationships without any hidden agendas.  He is authentic and real.

Brett meets individuals for "where they are" and "who they are".  They don't need to be anyone but themselves for him to engage.  When teachers put their heart and soul into their students, they may arrive early when it is dark and leave the building at night.  STAFF Fellowship brings sunshine to their day and creates opportunities for teachers and employees to gather, support one another, and learn. 

Visit: https://stafff.org/

About Brett:

"I am passionate about the culture of education, and all who are connected. After graduating from Loudoun Valley High School in Purcellville VA, I earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Liberty University and a master’s in educational counseling from Lynchburg College. During my career as a counselor within Loudoun County Public Schools, I formed relationships with other staff members and launched faculty Bible studies with those eager to read the Gospel aloud and pray for the specific needs impacting their campuses. Over time, I recognized that many faculty around the county were eager to connect in similar ways, and as a result, I took a leap of faith to leave my full-time position to create STAFF Fellowship Inc."

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A focused ray of light that has been put on earth to help others communicate better and more effectively by using the skills learned as a professional actress.  This description is for today's podcast guest, Isabel Pollen.

I initially met her through a mutual friend and was drawn to her ability to take initiative and speak so effortlessly. 

With the combination of 26 years as a Professional Actress on stage and screen, and almost 13 years as a Professional Coach working around the globe across multiple industries, Isabel is uniquely positioned to facilitate the practice of confidence and connection with our audience and each other.

Isabel obtained a scholarship to attend RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) gaining a three-year Acting Diploma, and has worked extensively in the West End, Broadway. This includes her recent role as the lead in Emma Rice’s ‘Brief Encounter’ on the Haymarket and UK tour. Her work also includes TV, Commercial, Independent Film and BBC productions in this country as well as overseas.

Isabel’s clients include Wagamama, Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Group, Mizuho Bank, Smart Tech, Wipro, Hertfordshire University, Mitsubishi UFJ, Partners Group and Cote as well as numerous others.

More about Isabel can be found at https://isabelpollen.com

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Today's podcast guest, Jim Lippens, is a remarkable being.  You must listen to his entire story.

What he does represents who he is... he helps and protects others. He even created a conference (HAPPINESS@WORK) to show belief in people at work.  He SAVES others.  He has a deep purpose.  

He shares on this interview, his rough childhood and the physical abuse that he suffered for 7 years from his father.  He was PROTECTING his mother and his brother from the age of 6 to 13.  By intervening his father stated, "I will remember what you did every day" and proceeded with the beatings for years.  Eventually he became immune to the physical abuse and became stronger.  He used the abuse for his growth and decided not to be a victim.

Jim joined a gang and remained with them for 20 years.  This is when he learned love and loyalty, something that he didn't receive from his father. 

Today, he stands up and encourages others not to allow others to abuse their power, position, or strength over anyone.

Jim is the Founder and Owner of 7G and the creator of the 4D Lean model. 

His purpose now:

"By 2035, I want to help 10 million people find their way to success, balance, happiness and themselves. I believe in everyone's infinite potential and endless possibilities. As a ‘Human Potential Expert’ I help organizations and people to become the best version of themselves. I am the inventor of the 4D Lean model and the accompanying 4D Lean Scan. For more than 20 years in various sectors (including 5 years as a plant manager) I figured out all secrets of Lean management. I brought the 'Harada method' to the Benelux, and started to focus more and more on personal leadership, employee engagement and sustainable employability."

His work is BRILLIANT and is shared more deeply on his website:

🌍 https://www.jimlippens.be

✉️ [email protected]

The Scan is based on the "4D Lean model", an awareness model that simplifies communication and offers insight into your status as an individual or organization. In the different stages of the model, organizations evolve from 0/1D (status quo/control) towards involvement (2D), connection (3D) and finally purpose (4D/+). https://4dlean.com/en/4d-lean-model/

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Today's podcast guest is Molly Clark.  She is the owner of Molly Clark Coaching and Consulting with a focus on Culture, Leadership and Human Resource needs. We discuss her immediate engagement with the culture of Ritz-Carlton and memorizing the "employee promise" and "credo" within moments of being hired. 

Her first service experience came when working at a deli during high school.  She was taught the value of customer engagement and offering a warm welcome.  Within 15 feet of the counter, she would notice and observe the client, within 10 feet of the counter she would smile, and within 5 feet she would share a verbal greeting. 

In her 20-year human resources career in luxury hospitality, she has cultivated best in class cultures, achieved five-diamond status awards, and developed individuals and teams within human resources, operational and executive groups. Molly is SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) certified as well as a certified coach through iPEC(Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching), accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).  More information on Molly and her services can be found at:  mollyclarkconsulting.com

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Today's podcast guest is Rachel Druckenmiller.  She describes herself as a "keynote speaker who sings".  She is delightfully engaging and viciously authentic.  Immediately you will adore her.

Rachel is the founder of UNMUTED (unmutedlife.com), in which she delivers messages to energize and engage workforces.   

We discuss:

-The value of education

-The influence of entrepreneur parents

-Living in Europe and making decisions

-Being a curious observer

and other lovely stories.

As the CEO of UNMUTED, a training and development company, Rachel Druckenmiller is on a mission to ignite resilience, connection, confidence, and compassion in organizations, leaders and teams. Recognized by The Daily Record as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women of 2022, Forbes as a Next1000 honoree in 2021, the #1 Health Promotion Professional in the U.S. by the Wellness Council of America in 2015, and a 40 Under 40 Game Changer in 2019.

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Today's podcast guest is Scott Marcus.  His professional journey started as a lawyer, before moving into real estate development where he co-founded RSM Development and Management, a company with a portfolio of more than 1 million square feet. In addition, Marcus and his partners own more than 4,000 apartments across Michigan. Scott is also the CEO of L5 Fitness and owns the state rights to Orangetheory Fitness in Michigan.  As he shares, the Orangetheory brand found him and immediately he became a huge fan.  He felt that the concept was right to be able to help people with their fitness goals and became passionate about its expansion.

We discuss:

-Starting a video business at age 14 that eventually paid for law school

-Embracing work as fun by enjoying what he is doing, and who he is doing it with

-Using and embracing technology for the betterment of business and service

-Developing a 5- and 10-year plan and working toward those goals

-Working Sunday nights to get prepared for a more efficient week

More can be found on Scott's company here:  https://www.rsmdevelopment.com/

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Today's podcast guest is Rickey Martinez, an incredible Business Development Expert who bases his success on the success of his clients.  His friends call him "Rickipedia" as he knows a little something about everything. He is a first generation Mexican American with 5 siblings.  His parents were migrant workers spending part time in Arizona and California, depending on harvest season. Despite growing up with minimal means, each family member has excelled and contributes to the well-being of others.

We discuss:

-The influence of siblings, and having his oldest brother incentivizing him with dollars for good grades

-The power of hard work and smarter efforts

-Using his curiosity to learn, grow, and advance

-Taking risks with things you may not initially understand 

-Finding and being proud of your transferable skills to pursue your passion

-Prioritizing his job tasks efficiently like emergency rooms "triage" patients

More about Rickey Martinez:

Rickey is an innovative & award-winning Global Sales & Marketing Leader and Business Development Executive.

He previously worked for Marriott International, Luxury Brands / The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, as part of their Global Sales team as a Global Luxury Account Executive. In his role, he was responsible for several of their top key global accounts for their luxury brands and was also responsible for leading the luxury business travel strategic direction for his assigned portfolio in collaboration with his Global Sales counterparts.

Before joining the Marriott Luxury Global Sales team, he held several positions within the company as a Director of Sales for Transient, Leisure, and Diplomatic Sales for The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City; Associate Director of Sales & Marketing for the Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes Resort & Spa; and Senior Sales Manager, Corporate Travel, Leisure, & Group Sales for the former Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix.

Before his Marriott International / The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company career, he held positions at Hilton Hotels, JP Morgan Chase, Club Med, & W.W. Grainger.

Rickey attended Arizona State University and studied Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Business & Psychology.

He resides in Phoenix, AZ, with his wife Leslie, his two daughters, Isabella and Madelyn and be contacted at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at 

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

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Today's podcast guest is Meredith Wolff, a corporate events leader and professional, who has worked to provide exceptional experiences for groups in the Asset Management world for years.  She brings innovative event strategies to satisfy the needs of her internal partners and an openness to collaborate with her providers.

We discuss:

-Growing up as an artist and using creativity now for events

-Understanding both spectrums as a supplier and a buyer to be more a more effective leader

-Doing homework all the time to understand the needs of her internal partners

-Suggestions for suppliers to make communication quick, easy, and timely

-Encouragement for asking questions to understand the true needs

-"Doing" what "Most People Don't" out of kindness and superior internal drive for success

Connect with Meredith here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-wolff-cmp-0265205/

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Today's podcast guest is James McDonald.  He is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader, an author, an Empowerment Speaker, and a People Transformer.  He works with AvalonBay Communities and inspires and teaches his colleagues to make a difference, for each other and for their residents.  James is also the CEO of The InspireME group, which helps to encourage those needing the power to be heard. 

He is passionate about WORDS and Language and uses vocabulary to help others change their lives. "Think it, say it, do it".  Words have changed his life and has allowed him to rise out of dark moments to have clarity and vision.

We discuss:

-Chickens don't soar with Eagles

-Using words to get to where he needs to be

-Being selfless

-Not knowing it all

-Understanding that nothing should remain the same

More about his books and his philosophy can be found at https://iamjrmcdonald.com or by contacting him at [email protected]. 

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I met Richie at the bottom of a mountain in Aspen.  He was quietly celebrating something quite remarkable, and he asked me to take a photo to capture his moment. It has been 18 years to the day of him not having a single seizure after experiencing over 3,000 of them before his surgical procedure that removed 3 inches of his brain. It was magical that I met this man on such a special day.

He shared more of his story with me and it resonated so intensely that I felt compelled to share it on this podcast. 

Richie Shane lives with the mantra, "Why Not Me?".  Not from a pity perspective, but rather from "I'm strong enough to handle anything, why not me."  He has used his medical situation to help others, to show people how they can handle epilepsy, and how they can "win".  Someone has to win, why not YOU!

He uses the same approach as the founder of The World's Greatest Vacations (https://www.theworldsgreatestvacations.com/) where he is able to GUARANTEE RESULTS for his customers, because no one can GUARANTEE a healthy life.  He has control of his thoughts and how he makes others feel. 

More About Richie Shane:

Viewed as an expert in luxury marketing, a career started with strategic planning for American Express, Trans World Airlines, the yachting industry and leading Madison Avenue ad agencies, lead to the launch of Treasure Chest Themed Value Mail, Inc in 1991. Initially serving as direct marketing for the yachting industry, Richard Shane expanded into international snow sports and ultimately manifested into The World’s Greatest Vacations, travels largest circulation multi-channel media exclusively for….the world’s leading vacations.

Shane is also a valued consultant in creative ways to maximize a marketing budget. Creating win-win relationships for yacht shows and luxury travel brands, for example. Cross promotional relationships and of course, ensuring communications is laser targeted with maximum impact.

The World’s Greatest Vacations is a team of the world’s greatest digital and traditional marketers, graphic designers, CRM and database experts. Most importantly, we are passionate, nice and like to be helpful. Our offices are NYC, Los Angeles, Europe, South Florida and someplace we’ve not yet been but will be soon.

Richard Shane boasts, “accountability and pride is why we guarantee to surpass both marketing and sales objectives. If we fail to exceed expectations, tell me and a make good will be provided”.

His greatest passions are skiing, boating, marathon running and helping epilepsy related charities. After 22 years and 3,000 seizures Shane is one of the first and few people to be cured of epilepsy as a result of surgery at NYU Langone Hospital. His story was profiled and voted the year’s most inspirational by the New York Press Club.

Feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-shane-75882225/

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