Welcome to week two of January, 2024, and I'm very excited today to be heading to the city of Alexandria in the state of Louisiana in the USA, and chatting with our guest Mr. Wayne Mullins.

Wayne is a husband, father of four, entrepreneur, the founder of Ugly Mug Marketing, creator of the Freelance Accelerator, and author of Full Circle Marketing, which you'll hear us explore deeply during this conversation.

He's an out-of-the-box against-the-grain thinker, and this is more than paid off for his company as well as his clients. Wayne leads from the heart and is passionate and unapologetic about doing so. As founder of Ugly Mug Marketing, he's inspired clients from more than 100 industries, and his work directly influences more than 250,000 entrepreneurs each year.

His company helps entrepreneurs build exceptional teams and create high-performance cultures, driving results for business owners through innovative marketing, branding, social media, and website design.

Wayne has a very interesting backstory about his journey that led to his clients heavily influencing his decision to start his marketing company after they witnessed firsthand how he grew and scaled successfully his Lawn mowing business.

Plus, in his book, Wayne unveils two very simple-to-apply marketing tools that helped him achieve success. Therefore, I'm quietly confident that you're going to find this conversation to be not only insightful but also encouraging for your endeavors.

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Happy New Year!

It's the start of a new calendar year 2024 and I'm very excited today to be heading to Mexico City, Mexico to chat with our guest Ms. Mariana Macias.

Mariana trips between Mexico and New York serving her army of clients, international giants such as Sales Force, North Face, Colgate and Sodexo as well as consulting firms insurance companies marketing agencies, and a host of independent entrepreneurs.

Ms. Macias methodology is 100% pure coaching leveraging KPIs and questioning, that lead her clients to experience powerful breakthroughs by committing to fulfilling their dreams and introducing massive action into their lives.

She's a certified meditation guide and a published author which of course we discussed more during the conversation and Mariana has been selected and recognized for being one of the 500 companies and most influential coaching leaders for her entrepreneurial success achievements and dedication to helping others.

Mariana is passionate about helping top executives and leaders transform their organizational culture as well as being part of their transformational journey with people and leadership.

Additionally, Mariana specializes in employee performance culture and change management. So Team ET Mariana's journey to reach this point in her life and her career is a fascinating story on its own. From being kidnapped to learning her craft under the legendary John Mattone this journey has helped to crystallize her focus and ambition. I think you're going to really enjoy this conversation.

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Today I'm again flying solo which normally means just one thing – yes you are correct. It is the end of another quarter – it is the end of Qtr. 4, 2023. This is our 6th quarter together – or the end of 18 months. This means in total we have spoken with 72 incredible people during that period and of those 12 guests in this most recent quarter.

From the outset I want to let you know that if you are able you are best to watch this episode of YouTube rather than listen to it as an audio. WHY – because of the way we created this one.

You may be familiar with the promo teaser we release each week ahead of the episode release. Well in this recording we insert those promo teasers into the video but not into the audio. As a result in the audio, you will hear me do the intro of each guest but you won't hear the promo video.

Apologies in advance if this causes any challenges or upsets your normal listening pattern.

Today's Guests: All 12 from Quarter 4, 2023

• Dave Goodall | LinkedIn
• Ashton R. | LinkedIn
• Tom Applegarth | LinkedIn
• Pauline Kirk | LinkedIn
• Michelle Hoffmann (Brosler) | LinkedIn
• David D. Doerrier | LinkedIn
• Manoj Vasudevan | LinkedIn
• Pia Wendelbo | LinkedIn
• Jim Bishop, ACC | LinkedIn
• Annie Margarita Yang | LinkedIn
• Ambika Devi | LinkedIn
• John Leister | Indigo Books

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Today we are heading to Stuart, in the southeast of Florida to meet up with our roller-skating guest, who is loving referred to as the Yodini Yoda, and a Meditation Jedi, Ms Ambika Devi

As a speaker, Ambika's expert knowledge of the mind and her engaging storytelling inspire audiences and provides effective tools to demonstrate how they can alter neural pathways and thought loops.

Ambika delivers Keynotes, panel discussions, and in-service retreats for organizations both nationally and internationally. She has appeared on TLC-The Learning Channel, syndicated and public radio, and NY Public Access television, is a recurring guest on podcasts and vlogcasts, and taught holistic health at the university level for 21 years. With 47 years of experience, >13,500 hours of study, and having taught over 20,000 people the art of meditation, Ambika gives three clear steps that lead you directly into a deep state of meditation.

An author of six international best-selling and award-winning books inspire the changes you crave.

As a coach and workshop leader, she places you precisely on your path using tools from her multiple degrees including a Master's in Yoga and Meditation, and bachelor's degrees in Astrology, and in Fine Arts, plus her decade of research as a PhD program candidate.

Join her peace-building mission helping people realize that thought is the architect of reality and that happiness is our true nature.

This is the road map that shows you how to step out of the churning river of thoughts and activity of the mind and stop wearing insane schedules like badges of honor so that your team gets back to harmonious ideation with clear communication and healthy relationships.

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This is our special Christmas edition with my good friend Mr. Eric Harkins.

President and Founder of GKG Search & Consulting, a Minneapolis-based consulting firm that helps organizations Get talent, Keep talent & Grow talent. He is also a ForbesBooks author of the Amazon #1 Best-Seller: "Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn't Suck; How to Get, Keep & Grow Talent."

Eric's goal is simple: Help every company he works with make sure Monday morning doesn't suck for their employees. Eric is a motivational speaker, consultant, executive-coach, and an expert in helping companies create a culture high performers want to be a part of.

During his 25-year career in corporate America, Eric held leadership roles ranging from Manager to Chief Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer.

For our conversation this week Eric and I chat about the

• the importance of creating a positive workplace culture.
• Share specific initiatives/activities implemented in 2023 to enhance the work environment.
• Reflect on the impact of these changes on team dynamics and productivity.
• Discuss the key takeaways and lessons learned from the challenges faced in 2023

You can grab the full transcript of this episode from our YouTube channel

Check out Eric's book on Amazon, the GKG company website, Eric's book page, or on LinkedIn - company page and Eric's page.

We hope you enjoy it. You'll find all details on our Coaching 4 Companies website.

Today we are heading to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to chat with this week's guest, who is a prolific creative fiction writer in his spare time, Mr John Leister.

I mention spare time intentionally as John works full time as a security guard, yet incredibly has managed in the space of just 4 years to publish in excess of 100 books. Let me do the math for you. That's 25 books a year, 1 book every 2 weeks – aside from the writing John does the entire process himself from design, artwork, editing, and publishing. So, I think you will agree when I say that by any standards this is phenomenal, and naturally you will hear us unpacking more on this during our conversation.

According to John, his journey prior to 2019 and the current writing blitz, was much less fulfilling.

Suffering for cirrhosis, overweight, addicted to sugar, lethargic and spending way too much time on the couch, led to him hitting an emotional rock bottom.

Despite reading a raft of self-help books, John's real the turning point came after he reached out to God. And as they say the rest is history.

Today John is active, healthy and nearing 40 years working security.

He's very active on Facebook – not sure when he finds the time to read other writers or engage on social media but somehow he does.

TEAM ET, I think you get the idea by now that whatever you set your heart, mind and gut can be manifested in your behavior and this continues to be the case for John.

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Today we're heading to one of my favorite locations in the US, Boston, Massachusetts to chat with an endearing and dynamic young woman, Miss Annie Margarita Yang.

Annie has recently released her second bestseller titled The 5-Day Job Search and this is our primary reason for this conversation. However, like many times before, once we start to unpack the life and career of our guests, we discover much more than originally planned.

By day, Annie works as an accounting manager and business operations leader in the real estate industry. By night, Annie gives her all to helping others overcome the biggest obstacles in their lives and she specializes in saving money and helping people free up funds in their budgets. For things that truly matter in their life.

With an astonishing 18,000 strong subscriber base and over 1 million views on YouTube, Annie serves up a no-nonsense series of videos aimed at supporting others who are struggling to take control of their finances. Annie lives by five values, education, financial independence, health, integrity, and service.

And I must say that the more I've engaged in conversation with her and researched in preparation for our episode, the more that these values became very evident. As part of the demographic that she serves, which is millennials, Annie's firsthand experience translates into targeted advice that doesn't just recycle general platitudes. Whether escaping the debt trap or creating a savings strategy that works, she's all about actionable solutions that yield results.

Annie's backstory is as compelling as her advice. She sidestepped the student loan minefield by taking on minimum-wage jobs right after leaving high school. It wasn't easy, but during that time, she developed a love for frugal living, self-education, and planning for the future. Annie eventually earned her BA in communications from Thomas Edison State University, proving that a debt-free education was still possible.

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Today we are heading to Indianapolis, Indiana to chat with Mr Jim Bishop, founder of Conjunction Leadership. As Jim himself says, he's a normal guy much like you and me.

For 25 years, he thrived in the corporate world. He built teams, managed budgets, increased revenue, and facilitated over 20,000 hours of leadership programs.

As he traveled the world, working with leaders and assisting customers, he became acutely aware of the misdirected energy within corporate structures.

Instead of channeling energy towards solving problems and boosting productivity, many leaders divert a significant portion of their efforts into navigating bureaucracy and hierarchies.

In 2020, amidst global unrest and uncertainty, Jim discerned a significant shift in the value proposition employees sought from their employers.

With traditional work methods undergoing a seismic shift, he realized many leaders would be caught unprepared, leading to a diminished work experience for both leaders and their teams.

Recognizing the urgency, Jim took a bold step away from the corporate realm to offer his personal insights and coaching expertise to external clients.

Today, as an executive coach certified by the International Coaching Federation, a leadership facilitator with Blanchard, and a practitioner of the Leadership Circle 360-degree profiling, Jim draws on a diverse range of tools and programs. This arsenal enables him to serve his clients with a harmonious blend of science and art. His firsthand experiences and broad client base equip him to connect with any executive, while also challenging them to step out of their comfort zones.

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Today we are heading to Valencia, Spain to chat with our guest Ms Pia Wendelbo.

Pia is a Change Agent and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in strategy, innovation, product development, process optimization, and organizational change as business head of Finland's largest bank Nordea.

She is passionate about helping companies and individuals navigate digital disruption with the aim of growing and transforming successfully. Pia believes that empathy is essential in supporting organizations through digital transformation and utilizes behavioral design and neuroscience to ensure that organisations are prepared to take on the necessary changes.

Pia is the founder of Scandinavian Change Agents, a consulting firm specializing in helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving technology landscape and achieve digital transformation.

The firm emphasizes the importance of adapting to constant change and implementing strategy as an ongoing process.

Pia's approach involves creating a safe space for learning and growth while transforming and believes that successful change happens when each employee transforms successfully.

Pia is also a mentor and coach, specializing in behavioral factors and neuroscience. She helps people who don't know how to best work with themselves and their team and offers career coaching to those looking to build their future.

Pia's focus on curiosity and holistic thinking sets her apart from other consultants, and she is a go-to person for decision-makers and C-level managers looking to navigate change.

Pia's expertise in innovation, transformation, and business management makes her an engaging and informative speaker for conferences and events.

So TEAM ET this week is all about change leadership, something that we as leaders should all be working hard to master. Therefore, if you are ready to join me as our guest

Ms. Pia Wendelbo shares her thoughts on The Characteristics of Successful Change Leaders in Today's Workforce.

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Today we are heading to Singapore to meet up with our guest Mr Manog Vasudayven. Manoj is an internationally renowned Next Level Leadership Readiness Expert who helps leaders to break through to the next level of career, business, and life.

He is the CEO of Thought Expressions, Chief Mentor at Next Level Unlimited, and the 2017 World Champion of Public Speaking.

Manoj holds an MBA from Imperial College London with 25 years of leadership experience in strategy, management, and technology with many major MNC clients in Asia, Australia, the USA, and Europe.

As an expert in Next Level Leadership Readiness, he has coached top leaders, senior executives, bureaucrats, celebrities, UN diplomats, and professionals constituting a clientele from over 50 nationalities.

Manoj is the author of international bestsellers including Mastering Leadership The Mousetrap Way and How To Become The World Champion of Public Speaking – The Definitive Step-by-step guide.

Manoj has been featured widely in international media including BBC, CNBC, Business Insider, and the world's top-ranking book fairs.

As you will hear in one part of our conversation, Manoj explains how he was engaged by BBC as a body language expert and asked to interpret what he observed during the presidential meeting between Donald Trump and North Koreas leader Kim Jong Un.

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