In this episode we talk with Mike Portello who brings 35+ years of sales and leadership experience to the conversation. From Nabisco cookie sales to technology sales and his journey of figuring it out along the way. He shares lessons around being a student of your trade, the value of your network, and even lends some advice on not "white knuckling" your way through life.  Listen in and grab some take aways!

So excited for our first millennial guest! This week we chat with Casey Camacho, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Shiners Children's of Northern California. He takes us through his journey of growing up in theatre, the gap years he took to figure himself out, and ultimately how he obtained his degree in advertising, PR, and communication. His passion for purpose is contagious and inspiring! 

Let's resume our engaging conversation where we left off, discussing the devastating injury that Mike endured. Throughout their journey towards success, Mike and Zsa Zsa persevered through injury, anxiety, and depression while simultaneously building their careers and family. They will now walk us through their experiences and the strategies they used to overcome these obstacles.

On this episode, Jennica Sadhwani from the Multispecitve podcast engages with Anthony Lopez about his experience surviving a high school shooting where he was shot in the face.  Anthony recounts the events of that day and the subsequent years, offering a firsthand perspective on the aftermath of such a traumatic incident.  

Sit back and listen in on Mike and Zsa Zsa Courtney take you back to when they met, started their career, built a business, fell in love and how they worked through a horrific injury.  We had such a fantastic conversation that we had to break it into two episodes.  Enjoy the story and journey in episode 1!

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with John Camacho Jr.! With 38 years of experience at his current company, John shares his journey to leadership and his strategies for motivating and influencing his teams. He'll take you through the "three P's" that drive purpose and explore his approach to stewardship and living a life of service while cultivating gratitude. From leadership to family, friends, and love, John covers a wide range of topics in this episode that is sure to leave you feeling inspired!

In this episode we chat with Shelley Strunk Knop. Shelley has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, teams and organizations to achieve the changes they need to enjoy personal and professional growth. She has worked marketing and advertising for big brands, started her own clothing line, and now has her own advising business. Shelley also opens up about personal challenges and tragedy she has experienced, and how she was able to turn those lessons into something positive. 

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In this episode we are joined by Mitch Bradley, an Executive Sales Leader with over 25 years of experience in government operations, sales cycles, and technology implementations. With a strong work ethic and a track record of exceeding goals, Mitch has held various roles in market-leading software companies, including project delivery, product development, proposal writing, product demonstration, sales operations, and field sales.

In this episode, we sit down for an engaging conversation with Jason Woodward where we explore Jason's leadership journey and insights over a 30 year career.  

Jason's unique perspective on leadership is shaped by his diverse background and his commitment to continuous learning and growth.  His story begins with his first job at 12 years old and we will discuss his learnings, experience and relationships as he as grown as a leader and become a mentor to others along the way.

We had an absolute blast talking with Jason, enjoyed a bottle of wine, had some laughs and dove deep into Jason's story and background.

Sit back, listen in and become part of the conversation!

In this episode we explore the fundamental importance of finding "the why" as a leader. Whether you consider yourself a leader or not, remember that we are all leaders. Leaders of our own lives as well as leaders in our homes, our communities, in the office, and in a number of different ways.   

Leadership is not just about telling people what to do, it's about inspiring and motivating them to achieve their goals. To be a successful leader, you need to understand not only what you and your team want to achieve but also why you want to achieve it. We tie this to our personal lives as well as our sales organization experience and shed some light on how impactful it can be. We have learned that leadership based solely on the "what" and the "how" of goals will miss out on crucial elements of connecting with people, understanding their motives, and having a shared sense of purpose to drive towards. Ultimately putting your ability to achieve your goals at risk. 

By identifying the "why" behind what drives you and others, you can enhance your leadership skills and ultimately achieve greater success in your personal life and career. So, whether you're looking to strengthen personal relationships, boost your sales numbers, lead your team to success, or simply gain a deeper understanding of human behavior, focusing on leadership and finding the why is a surefire way to get you closer to your goals.   

Here is a sneak peak of our convo:

- Sales & Leadership

- Importance of "the why" in leadership

- Steps and tips to understanding the why

- Fostering the why

- Leadership missteps

- Key take-aways