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As a renowned communication expert, Stanford professor, podcast host and speaker, Matt Abrahams provides a step-by-step approach to effective communication for even the most anxious of speakers to succeed. Matt's approach focuses on practical strategies on how to be present in the moment, overcoming the fear of future judgment, and the significance of authenticity in making genuine connections. In a world where virtual communication is becoming increasingly prevalent, Matt provides tips on adapting to the absence of visual cues and the unique challenges it poses. He also speaks to valuing connection over perfection and the necessity of pattern recognition. The insights provided by Matt are actionable and transformative, and they are explored in his new book, Think Faster Talk Smarter. Whether you're an aspiring public speaker, a professional looking to enhance your communication skills, or simply someone who wants to have more meaningful conversations, tune in to this invaluable episode.

 

About Matt Abrahams

Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB’s Alumni Teaching Award in recognition of his teaching students around the world. Outside of the classroom, Matt is a sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant. He has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication, including some who have delivered IPO road shows as well as Nobel Prize, TED, and World Economic Forum presentations. He also consults for the United Nations’ Secretary General’s Strategic Planning and Communication Office. His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast. His new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously, such as navigating Q&A sessions, shining in job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others. His previous book Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting has helped thousands of people manage speaking anxiety and present more confidently and authentically.

 

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Website: www.mattabrahams.com

LinkedIn: @MattAbrahams

Instagram: @ThinkFastTalkSmart

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Navigating life’s crossroads with courage and authenticity is a bold journey that many of us undertake. Lan Phan, a seasoned thought leader and speaker, delves into her rich experiences and deep insights into this transformative process. It's at these times where your values, courage, and true self are tested and revealed. Lan recounts the defining moments that crystallized her self-belief and set her on a path of possibility. Her narrative is a powerful testament to the impact of believing in your capabilities and finding your voice amidst adversity. Lan emphasizes the critical alignment of your personal values with your professional and personal aspirations. It’s not just about achieving financial success, but rather about discovering a sense of fulfillment and joy. Lan also shares four practical secrets for navigating life with clarity and intention, which is the focus of her new book, Do This Daily. Tune in for actionable insights that promise to empower you to craft a life of success, happiness, and purpose on your own terms.

 

About Lan Phan

Lan Phan is an author and speaker known for her expertise in purpose, mindset, and continuous improvement. Her expertise has made her a sought-after consultant for Fortune 500 companies, where she advises CEOs, and C-Suite executives to help them navigate the dynamic realms of business and innovation. Her thought leadership can be found in prestigious publications like The Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Money. As a keynote speaker, Lan has graced prominent platforms including the United Nations, Stanford University, NYU Law, and events hosted by Fortune 100 companies like PepsiCo, Warner Media, Citi, Bank of America, Disney, Meta. On LinkedIn and YouTube her content reaches an audience of millions annually, resonating deeply across diverse demographics. Phan is named as one of the top 100 LinkedIn creators globally and top ten in Management and Leadership. A Stanford University alumnus, she was honored with the J.E. Wallace Sterling Award, recognizing her significant impact through leadership and community service. She also holds master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Lan resides in New York with her husband, Kevin, and their daughter Morgan.

 

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Website: lanphan.co

Company Website: communityofseven.com

LinkedIn: @LanPhan 

Instagram: @LanPhanC7 

Facebook: @CommunityOfSeven

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As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and award-winning thought leader, Minda Harts is no stranger to boldness. Minda's compelling story serves as a catalyst for uncomfortable yet necessary conversations around race, diversity, and leadership. Her openness about her experiences encourages others to approach these sensitive topics with vulnerability, empathy and respect, promoting understanding and actionable change. Through her work, she exemplifies the importance of normalizing discussions around equity and inclusion to restore the humanity that we all share. This episode, rich in insights and perspectives, calls upon each listener to take part in fostering environments that support diversity and empowerment. By embracing empathy and taking small yet significant actions, we can contribute to creating a world that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.

 

About Minda Harts

Minda Harts is the bestselling and award-winning author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table as well as Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace, and her first YA book, You Are More Than Magic. She is a highly sought-after speaker and thought-leader, frequently presenting on the topics of advancing women of color, leadership, diversity, and management at companies like Nike, Google, JP Morgan, Aspen Ideas Festival, Dreamforce, The Atlantic Festival, Forbes Inclusion in The Workplace, and DraftKings to name a few. Minda is an assistant professor of public service at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the founder of The Memo LLC, a career development company. In 2020, Minda was named by LinkedIn as the #1 Top Voice for Equity in the Workplace. In 2022, she was named by Business Insider as one the top 100 People Transforming Business. She has a weekly career podcast for women of color, titled Secure the Seat.

 

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Website: www.mindaharts.com

LinkedIn: @MindaHarts

Instagram: @MindaHarts

Twitter: @MindaHarts

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In a world where personal branding is not just a buzzword but a critical component of success, Dorie Clark stands as a guiding expert on reinvention, authenticity, and communication. Dorie shares her own bold journey, which has led her into defying norms and advocating for genuine self-representation. It's not just about creating a brand; it's about weaving your true identity into the narrative that you present to the world. Dorie describes the role leaders have in fostering an environment where being human is normalized and the common myths around striking a balance between professionalism and personal truth. She also provides insights into how best to create and leverage your personal branding through social media in a way that encourages you to find your unique voice, build social proof, and create content that resonates with your expertise and values. Dorie's personal branding method is not just about being seen; it's about being recognized for who you truly are and the value you bring to the table. Tune in for an actionable and insightful episode on building a brand that is authentically yours.

 

About Dorie Clark

Dorie Clark helps individuals and companies get their best ideas heard in a crowded, noisy world. She has been named three times as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. She was honored as the #1 Communication Coach by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards and one of the Top 5 Communication Professionals in the World by Global Gurus. She is a keynote speaker and teaches for Columbia Business School. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine. She is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and consults and speaks for clients such as Google, Yale University, and the World Bank. Forbes has declared that “her insights connect marketing, social media, communications, learning technologies, and personal discovery to give us a blueprint for success in the future economy.” She is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, a producer of a multiple Grammy-winning jazz album, and a Broadway investor. 

 

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Website: www.dorieclark.com

Free Long Game Strategic Thinking Self-Assessment: https://dorieclark.com/thelonggame

Download Your Recognized Expert Self-Assessment Toolkit: https://dorieclark.com/toolkit

Twitter: twitter.com/dorieclark

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/doriec 

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YouTube: youtube.com/DorieClark

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Content Warning: Mentions of sexual assault, substance abuse, alcoholism, trauma

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This episode with Dr. Shelley Halligan isn't just a bold story; it's an intimate exploration of the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. As an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner with over twenty years of experience in the field of addiction medicine, she discusses the power in vulnerability and the importance of owning our struggles to foster true healing. Shelley also emphasizes the importance of not facing life's hardships alone and how sharing our stories can inadvertently uplift others. This episode is an invitation to embrace imperfections, recognize the beauty and victory in our scars, and to understand that, sometimes, the boldest act is simply to continue moving forward, one step at a time.

 

About Shelley Halligan

Dr. Shelley Halligan, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC is an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the field of addiction medicine. She is the Chief Clinical Officer for Speranza Therapeutics focusing on medical trials, research opportunities, and growth while managing her own practice, New England Recovery Services, Inc. Her extensive knowledge and experience in the field of addiction medicine have awarded her many research opportunities and publications with Yale, Drexel, and Emory University. Dr. Halligan is a subject matter expert in the area of detox and medical conditions that accompany substance use disorder. Dr. Halligan has dedicated her career to focus on addiction medicine and working with organizations whose mission is focused on treatment with long standing results for the patients and families. Dr. Halligan is a person in long term recovery, so she can speak both languages of patient and provider. Dr. Halligan is an expert speaker and has been featured in many publications, podcast, and television appearances. She practices a holistic, harm reduction, client centered approach to treating addiction. She lives in Connecticut and enjoys traveling, cycling, sports, the beach, dancing, and spending time with her family and friends. 

 

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LinkedIn: @ShelleyHalligan

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As the current chief evangelist of Canva, Guy Kawasaki knows how to live a life characterized by boldness, creativity, and resilience. With past experiences at Mercedes Benz and Apple, during the time of Steve Jobs, his stories serve as important lessons on the transformative power of an unshakeable belief in yourself and your mission. The discussion delves deeper into the nature of resilience and vulnerability, qualities essential to personal development, while also emphasizing that remarkable achievements are not just for the famous. This is the focus of his latest book, Think Remarkable. Guy also shares insights on leadership and legacy, advocating for a life lived with integrity and without regrets. The takeaways from this podcast are clear: be bold, embrace resilience, nurture creativity, and live with purpose. This episode is a call to action for listeners to rise above the ordinary and become the designers of their own remarkable lives.

 

About Guy Kawasaki

Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva, author of Think Remarkable, and host of the Remarkable People podcast. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, Mercedes Benz brand ambassador, and trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has also written The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and twelve other books. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.

 

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Website: https://guykawasaki.com/

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LinkedIn: @GuyKawasaki

Instagram: @guykawasaki

YouTube: @GuyKawasaki

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Tara LaFon Gooch, a personal branding expert and keynote speaker, discusses the nuances of living a life driven by confidence and alignment. The conversation flows from lessons on individuality to practical strategies for navigating career changes and the importance of personal branding and networking. Tara’s past experiences in corporate highlight the all-too-common narrative where blending in takes precedence over standing out. Yet, as she shares, there comes a time when it’s clear that in order to succeed outside the corporate mold, you have to embrace your own unique identity. She also dives into the interconnectedness of confidence and personal branding, a topic further explored in her TEDx talk and her book, How to GRASP Confidence and Own Your Power. Tara emphasizes the importance of the company you choose to keep, encouraging you to be mindful of how relationships affect your energy and enforcing boundaries when necessary. This episode serves as a reminder that there is real power behind your individuality and choosing to be true to yourself.  

 

About Tara Gooch

Tara LaFon Gooch is a keynote speaker, CEO, personal branding expert, coach, and author of the international best-selling book, How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power. Recently, Tara has been featured on the cover of Forbes, MSN, Yahoo Finance, as well as the United Business Journal, Fox News in New York, the Digital Journal, and TEDx in Nottingham, England. Tara has earned her MBA with a specialization in Business Analytics from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington as well as earning certificates in Management from The University of Notre Dame, and a certificate in Financial Management from Cornell University. Additionally, Tara is the United States Country Chair for Start-Up Ecosystems for the G100 Mission Million where she uses her position to elevate and support female entrepreneurs across the United States.

 

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Website: www.taralafongooch.com

Buy Her Book, How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power

Stay Connected on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/taragooch

LinkedIn: @TaraLaFonGooch

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Tune in to hear executive coach and thought leader Antonia Bowring, as she describes how to harness your own power, embrace change, and stay motivated along the way. Sharing personal and professional experiences, including her own experience with ADHD, Antonia emphasizes the importance of agency and the transformative potential of setting clear intentions, establishing constructive habits, and taking incremental steps towards achieving one's goals, a concept echoed in her book, Coach Yourself! Increase Awareness, Change Behavior and Thrive. She also delves into motivation, including how to stay motivated and how to identify your key intrinsic motivators, sharing tools for sustained growth and regular reflection. This is an illuminating episode that explores how resilience, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset can catalyze your next bold move.

 

About Antonia Bowring

Antonia Bowring is a highly credentialed, top New York executive coach who works with founders, C-Suite executives, and leadership teams. One of Antonia’s areas of expertise is helping neurodiverse leaders create the necessary scaffolding to leverage their gifts and maintain their focus. She is a frequent speaker to companies and groups on topics ranging from mindfulness, ADHD in the workplace, and communication best practices. Her articles through the Forbes Coaches Council are widely read and The American Reporter named her one of the 10 leadership coaches to watch in 2022. Her most recent book, Coach Yourself! Increase Awareness, Change Behavior and Thrive, offers practical frameworks exploring the power of performance coaching to become the best version of yourself.

 

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Website: www.ab-strategies.com

Check out her book, Coach Yourself

LinkedIn: @AntoniaBowring

Instagram: @antonia_abstrategies

TikTok: @antoniabowring963

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Cara Shortsleeve, CEO of The Leadership Consortium, exemplifies the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability in leadership. Her early lessons of inclusion and empowerment growing up have translated into a leadership style that's as inclusive as it is decisive. Throughout this episode, she delves into the importance of trust and transparency as a leader as well as the significance of self-evaluation. Cara describes how The Leadership Consortium, co-founded by Frances Frei and Anne Morris, came about as a leadership development platform for high potential and diverse leaders that aims to proactively cultivate cultural excellence. Tune in for an insightful episode around authentic leadership, including how to foster confidence, vulnerability, and trust for yourself and your team.

 

About Cara Shortsleeve

Cara Shortsleeve is the CEO at The Leadership Consortium (TLC), a leadership development platform for high potential and diverse leaders. Cara joined Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei and Thinkers50 author Anne Morriss to launch and scale the business in 2018. Since that time, TLC has forged strong enterprise partnerships with 80+ companies (including Google, Walmart, IBM, ServiceNow, L’Oreal, State Farm, the NBA, and dozens more) in 50+ countries. The ROI for clients is real: TLC has accelerated 4,500+ leaders, 97% of whom say TLC increased their confidence and 99% of whom report increased goodwill toward their employer. Prior to joining TLC, Cara spent 10+ years in various leadership roles at Google and YouTube- most recently focusing on commercial and product strategy as a Global Director for GTM at YouTube. Previously, she helped launch and scale Google’s east coast, mid-market sales presence in Boston, MA. Before Google, Cara managed the US running apparel business at New Balance, served as a Sales Director for Hind/Saucony, and spent three years with Morgan Stanley's Investment Banking Division. Cara received her BA from Williams College and her MBA from Harvard Business School. She lives near Boston with her husband and three children.

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Website: www.theleadershipconsortium.org

LinkedIn: @CaraShortsleeve

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Tune in to hear Janet Foutty’s bold journey as an accomplished senior business leader, technologist, and speaker. Her three-decade tenure at Deloitte has been a masterclass in professional courage and personal growth. Janet's story underscores the importance of being open to new opportunities and trusting your instincts. These choices can often lead to accelerated personal development and career growth, defying the traditional paths laid out before us. Janet also discusses the bestselling book she co-authored, Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership, which emphasizes that it’s not just about reaching leadership positions but flourishing in them with the support of a community and continuous personal growth. Throughout the episode, Janet's reflections offer invaluable lessons for anyone at a career crossroads or seeking to inspire their leadership journey, highlighting the importance of aligning our professional and personal lives. Janet's bold choices, and the subsequent growth they fueled, remind us that the paths we choose in our careers can be as unique and transformative as we dare them to be.

 

About Janet Foutty

Janet Foutty is an accomplished senior business leader, technologist, author, and frequent public speaker. She spent over 30 years at Deloitte during which she led numerous practices through change and growth including technology and government and culminated her Deloitte career by serving as CEO of Deloitte Consulting, and US Board Chair of Deloitte respectively. Janet is focused on applying her leadership experience and passionate advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion; women in leadership; and the need for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through investing her time across non-profit, public policy, corporate America and academia. She currently serves as chair of Bright Pink, a nonprofit dedicated to young women’s health; member of the National Semiconductor Technology Center Selection Committee; Argonne National Lab; and board member of The Chicago Network. She also serves on NYU Stern’s Tech advisory council and Indiana University Kelley School of Business Dean’s Council and is currently Kelley School's Poling Chair for the 2023-2024 academic year. Janet has been published in top-tier business publications including Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. And, recognized for her leadership by Fortune, Crain’s, Chicago Magazine, AICPA, City Year Chicago, and New York Moves Magazine. She is the co-author of a bestselling book, Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership. Janet holds a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration in finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. She is an inductee of the Kelley School of Business Academy of Alumni Fellows.

 

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