Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company Podcast

Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company Podcast

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Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company Podcast episodes

  • Why Coaching is important in the Business world

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    Join us in our episode of our Leadership Series as we dive into the discussion of “Why Coaching is important in the Business world”

    It's essential to reflect on the style of leadership one possesses or aspires to develop, and to consider what defines a good leader. 

    Understanding and articulating our emotional motivations can be challenging, but it is a valuable exercise. 

    22 min
  • The New Leadership Landscape: Redefining True Leadership

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    The discussion on leadership is crucial, emphasizing the significance of understanding one's "why" as a leader. 

    It's essential to reflect on the style of leadership one possesses or aspires to develop, and to consider what defines a good leader. 

    Identifying your "why" as a leader is fundamental in gaining the respect and trust of those who depend on your guidance. 

    Understanding and articulating our emotional motivations can be challenging, but it is a valuable exercise. 

    Ultimately, clarifying your "why" as a leader and effectively communicating your leadership vision can significantly impact the productivity of your team.

    Listen to our podcast as we talk about Leading with Purpose: Exploring How Your 'Why' Defines You as a Leader - Being a Leader in 2024 and Beyond

    22 min
  • The Journey to Authentic Business with Veronica

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    Veronica Kissling, a Mindset and Business Coach who has navigated the transition from a successful corporate career to her true calling: empowering individuals in their personal and professional journeys. 

    With an unwavering commitment to uncovering one's purpose and passion, Veronica guides her clients in creating businesses that spark inspiration. 

    Her approach centers in helping client overcome self-imposed limitations and rewires the subconscious. 

    This journey with Veronica is not just about building a dream business; it's a transformative process of pursuing one's aspirations unapologetically and building a fulfilled life aligned with their authentic selves.

    26 min
  • Inspire, Don't Demand: The Art of Leading with Authenticity - Being a Leader in 2024 and Beyond

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    Exploring the Evolution of Leadership: Join us in the first series episode of our Leadership Series as we dive into the profound changes in leadership dynamics, discussing how the traditional 'command and control' style from the past contrasts with the demands of leadership in 2024.

    From the industrial age to the present, let's unravel the roots of modern leadership and its transformative journey over time.

    27 min
  • Tech Mastery for Executives. Success in Business and Society

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    I help global executives, leaders and managers who are struggling to make technology successful for their business, their customers and their teams. I work with them to overcome their problems, unlock their potential and achieve their goals – personally and for their business. I am passionate about making technology work for businesses and society. 

    In an executive capacity I have decades of senior leadership experience making technology work for businesses and clients. I have led international technology and consulting businesses with over 15 years of board experience, turning businesses around and driving growth with a focus on customer success and people development. I have delivered many digital transformations and mission-critical programs for my clients, including SaaS and cloud migrations. I have a track record of working across cultures to build resilient coalitions and strong relationships with clients, vendors, and other partners.

    I advise PE organisations on the technology market and the boards of SMEs on how to grow and develop.

    I am proud to be Chair of The Anne Robson Trust, helping them provide compassionate support to people and their families who are at the end of life, across the UK.

    Finally, I am an ILM 7 Certified Executive Coach and a Fellow of the Association for Coaching.

    25 min
  • Maneuvering Agency Success and Unleashing Productivity

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    Jack Skeels, Consultant, Author of UNMANAGED, CEO of AgencyAgile.

    With over 11 years of experience as the CEO and Founder of AgencyAgile, Inc., he help agencies, digital shops, consultancies, and other project-driven organizations achieve higher productivity, quality, and happiness.

    He leverage his background in finance, entrepreneurship, industrial engineering, and computer science, as well as his certifications in Scrum and Coaching, to deliver customized solutions that address the most endemic problems in the agency world.

    He’s also the author of "Unmanaged: The proven way to unleash productivity and happiness in today’s most complex and over-managed organizations", a book that synthesizes 50+ years of behavioral and cognitive research insights with AgencyAgile's work with over 200 clients.

    His mission is to enable teams and projects to speed effectively to success, while creating a more positive and collaborative workplace culture.

    He’s a two-time Inc-500 award winner, a former RAND Corporation senior analyst, and a former post-graduate teacher at USC and RAND.

    25 min
  • Tech Mastery for Executives. Success in Business and Society

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    I help global executives, leaders and managers who are struggling to make technology successful for their business, their customers and their teams. I work with them to overcome their problems, unlock their potential and achieve their goals – personally and for their business. I am passionate about making technology work for businesses and society. 

    In an executive capacity I have decades of senior leadership experience making technology work for businesses and clients. I have led international technology and consulting businesses with over 15 years of board experience, turning businesses around and driving growth with a focus on customer success and people development. I have delivered many digital transformations and mission-critical programs for my clients, including SaaS and cloud migrations. I have a track record of working across cultures to build resilient coalitions and strong relationships with clients, vendors, and other partners.


    I advise PE organisations on the technology market and the boards of SMEs on how to grow and develop.

    I am proud to be Chair of The Anne Robson Trust, helping them provide compassionate support to people and their families who are at the end of life, across the UK.

    Finally, I am an ILM 7 Certified Executive Coach and a Fellow of the Association for Coaching.

    25 min
  • Navigating the Prism of Professional and Personal Growth

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    Pull the Chute podcast features Kevin Stafford, Senior Vice President, Client Director at Canvas Worldwide

    Successful Marketing and Advertising executive with 20 years of experience across multiple regions in traditional marketing, digital marketing, promotions, consumer/public relations and sales.

    Self-motivated and results-driven, with strong leadership skills and a proven track record of increasing sales and market effectiveness through innovation and team leadership.

    36 min
  • Peak Performance Leadership: Unleashing Your Best Self at Work with Ellen Robinson

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    Ellen Robinson, President of TEAM Performance

    Works with forward-thinking leaders who want to bring their best selves to work and life.

    Her focus is on creating workplace programs that get results by improving productivity, trust, teamwork, communication effectiveness, and productive conflict. For the last 34 years, she has worked with small business owners, Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, consultants, governmental agencies, and utility companies.

    Ellen holds a marketing degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She has numerous certifications around trust-building, Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, culture change and leadership development.

    26 min
  • Transforming Vocal Struggles into a Beacon of Inspiration by Robyn Riedlinger

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    As the CEO and Founder of "Your Signature Talk" and the creator of the "One Presentation Away Online Speaker Program," Robyn continues to guide countless individuals to excel on platforms like TEDx, International Conferences, and Master the Art of Selling from the Stage, transforming their presentations into powerful tools for business growth and audience engagement.

    Beyond coaching, Robyn's influence extends to the local community as the founder of "Charlotte Girls Who Walk," a women's group that rapidly grew over 5,000 members in the first year.

    Her expertise and leadership were further recognize in roles such as speaker and co-chair at the Business Women's Network at Duke Energy Corporation and the Power to Advance Women's Conference. As well as been featured on How to Twenty Something Podcast, Mind, Growth, Mission Podcast, and Pull the Chute Podcast.

    Her event, "The Power of Voice - Charlotte," notably propelled 10 emerging speakers onto the stage within six weeks, kickstarting their speaking careers. Robyn's impactful work has also caught the attention of media outlets like the Charlotte News Channel QC@3 WBTV.

    27 min

About Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company Podcast

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The goal of this podcast is to interview business owners and/or C-level executives to get an understanding of how they built their culture, what worked, what failed, and what tips can they give new…