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Dr. Robyn Graham is passionate about serving others and helping high-achieving women find clarity around their purpose to build personal brands and strong foundations for long-term business success. She helps her clients overcome mindset barriers, create brand marketing strategies, navigate tech, systems, and processes, and take intentional action. Robyn is a business and mindset coach, host of The Robyn Graham show, and the author of You, Me, and Anxiety: Take Action Over Anxiety to Enjoy Being You, in which she shares her life-long journey with anxiety to help others navigate anxiety to live a joyful, peaceful, purposeful life. Robyn enjoys speaking on personal branding, brand marketing strategies, mindset, anxiety, and faith to help women become confident in pursuing their God-led callings and navigate the digital world of entrepreneurship
[00:01 - 12:29] Opening Segment
[12:30 - 18:45] What's Stoping You from Becoming the CEO?
[18:46 - 31:33] The CEO Mindset
[31:34 - 41:07] CEO Firsts
[41:08 - 46:04] Closing Segment
Connect with Robyn Graham
Website: www.therobyngraham.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therobyngraham/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRobynGraham/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefemaleentrepreneurinsider
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/therobyngraham/
Clubhouse: @therobyngraham
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobyngraham
Special Offer for Listeners: https://therobyngraham.com/resources/
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The Robyn Graham Show
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Tweetable Quotes
"Until you embody the mindset of a CEO, it makes it really difficult to have a successful business." - Emi Kirschner
"We are all born with creativity. But the chaos of life and our lack of care for ourselves causes it to be stifled." - Robyn Graham
Ralf Specht is the author of "Building Corporate Soul". He developed the Soul System™, a framework that powers culture and success for any business. After two decades with McCann Erickson in various executive roles, he was a founding partner of Spark44, an innovative, industry-first joint venture with Jaguar Land Rover. Under his leadership as CEO, Spark44 grew to a 1,200 people business in 18 countries. His second book "Beyond The Startup" shares the operational innovations that drove Spark44´s growth before it joined forces with Accenture. His driving vision is to make soulless companies a thing of the past.
[00:00 - 09:09] Opening Segment
• Who is Ralf Specht in the field of business culture and leadership?
• Check out Ralf's book, "Building Corporate Soul"
• The corporate soul framework: purpose, shared words, and shared purpose.
[09:10 - 18:00] The 3 Levels of Company Culture
• Shared Purpose, Shared Understanding, and Shared Behavior
• The importance of having a company with soul
• Leaders need to communicate the importance of having a company with soul to employees
[18:00 - 27:12] How to Convince Employees to Join your Startup
• Starting a company from scratch can be an experience of a lifetime, but it can also be challenging.
• How a story and not a sales pitch convinces people to join a company
• Ralf tells the story of his startup journey
[27:12 - 35:45] From Start Up to Large Company
• A small startup can quickly grow exponentially
• As a company grows, it becomes harder to maintain the culture and keep everyone on the same page
• Why You Should Hire Outside
[35:46 - 44:23] Bigger Office, Bigger Challenges
• The text discusses how Ralf's team went from two 50-person offices to seven 50-person offices over a period of one year.
• Ralph established an evaluation system which required team members to have conversations with each other every quarter.
• The evaluation became a way to assess how team members were adhering to the company's values.
• HR was involved in the process of aligning leaders with the company's values, and was also responsible for conducting client reviews.
[44:23 - 47:54] Closing Segment
• Take the 5-minute quiz that helps entrepreneurs reflect on their company culture and how it has affected sales.
Connect with Ralf through www.buildingcorporatesoul.com and LinkedIn.
"You have to start when things are alright because as we all know in business, things might be alright today but they might be very difficult tomorrow." - Ralf Specht
"When building a company with soul, that is what I call spirit. And to me spirit is the intended [company] culture." - Ralf Specht
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Do you know how to anticipate the future and develop a mindful innovation? We may not be able to necessarily fix the fact that there are biases about the algorithms with the technologies. We don't know what's coming but we do know that we do need to develop the things that make us uniquely human that will help us to solve the problems that are coming as a result of the technology. In this episode, we interview Charlie Oliver, the founder, and CEO of tech 2025, a futurist organization that focuses on the innovations that are coming and their impact on business and society. She discusses how getting people on board early with regards to emerging technologies can help them capitalize on these opportunities when they arrive. Let's dive in!
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 08:15] Opening Segment
• Charlie shares her background and story
• We need to be prepared for the future, and we shouldn't be afraid of AI
• How we should be preparing for the future, and how technology will change our lives for the better
[08:16 - 15:54] Our Intuition and Creativity Are Essential
• How she met with Eric Schmidt and Mark Zuckerberg, and how his meeting with them changed her perspective
• The way technology is being used, and how we need to be more mindful of our cognitive abilities to keep up
• If we don't start investing in our intuition and creativity, we may lose them as technology advances
[15:55 - 23:37] Is Technology Ruining Our Lives?
• How technology has changed in the past few decades and how it will continue to change in the future
• Entrepreneurs need to be aware of changes in technology and be ready for what is coming
[23:38 - 31:10] Black Women Empowered by Startup
• What Charlie decided to create to give voice to women across America after feeling that they were not being heard
• Charlie shares her experience with her first startup and what happened during the recession in 2008
[31:11 - 38:49] Closing Segment
• Why Charlie decided to follow her own path instead of subscribing to others' ideas
Want to connect to Charlie? Follow her on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Head to Teach 2025, and figure out the future together!
Key Quotes:
"Train yourself up, skill yourself, and be unapologetic about what you choose to do and how you choose to do it, or you're gonna get left behind." - Charlie Oliver
"The hardest part about being an entrepreneur is not letting yourself on, it's letting other people down." - Charlie Oliver
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"The individual is not the primary unit of existence in the world. The pandemic and related disruptions we've seen in the last 2 years have caused me to understand how interdependent we all are as living beings. We need to think of the collective, the greater good, rather than the individual as the primary focus." - Mark Monchek
In this episode, the Founder and Chief Opportunity Officer of Opportunity Lab delves into why it's so important for organizations to have a culture of opportunity, and how it can help businesses navigate the changing waters of today's world. He stresses the importance of believing in the concept of collective wisdom, and how this belief can help to create a resilient strategy. Tune in and discover how the power of having a tribe can impact one's life in very positive ways!
Mark has a passion for helping leaders grow organizations that are catalysts for a better world and believes that a strategy only works if you take every part of a business into consideration. He uses innovative but tested facilitation techniques to help leaders and teams identify their gaps and blindspots, lean into their strengths, and amplify their impact in a changing marketplace.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 08:09] Opening Segment
[08:10 - 23:58] How to Create a Resilient Strategy That Represents Everybody
[23:59 - 32:12] The Rise of the Remote Work Environment
[32:13 - 39:47] How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption
[39:48 - 56:02] Closing Segment
Want to connect with Mark? Follow him on LinkedIn, and Instagram. Head to Opplab, a strategy and facilitation consultancy helping mission-driven organizations grow thriving, resilient businesses that create abundance for everyone they touch!
Special Offer for listeners:
Opportunity Community: A free strategy session for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals committed to thriving in an age of disruption. Link to register for the next event: https://opplab.com/opportunity-community/
Resources Mentioned:
Social Physics - Alex Pentland
A Paradise Build in Hell – Rebecca Solnit
Key Quotes:
"People are much more open to being challenged when they see it's from good intention rather than to shame them or criticize them." - Mark Monchek
"If you really share bandwidth as a group, it becomes incredibly powerful that people feel they are a tribe." - Mark Monchek
Hi Tribe! I decided it was time to do something different on the show. I've given the mic over to my dear friend Dan McPherson to interview me.
We discuss how the authoritarian leader model is finally shifting and why that's great for the future of business and how we all work, I share why it is important for leaders to have core values, my secret planning strategies for making long term goals stick and how my kids have taught me more about leadership than any book, course or program I've take.
About Dan...
Dan McPherson, Professional Speaker and Podcast Host, World-Class Trainer, and CEO of Leaders Must Lead, is on a mission to help Creatives and Entrepreneurs build profit and believe Dreams ARE Real. With 25+ years in corporate roles responsible for up to 2000 people and more than $150M in revenue, Dan is a recognized expert in leadership, sales, and business strategy.
Key Highlights:
[00:00 - 11:16] Opening Segment
• Emi shares the leaders she admires and why
• How good leaders disrupt, redefine, and change all of the boundaries is a good leader because she redefines the role of the first lady and pushes boundaries
• To be a good leader, you need to have core values and be open to change
[11:17 - 21:18] How Business Leaders Succeed
• When Emi realized she was a leader and connected the dots between that and wanting to show her kids that failure is okay
• How being a leader can be difficult, but it's also rewarding.
• How food issues are tied to emotions and psychology.
[21:18 - 30:07] The Power of Statements from Childhood
• Why staying in motion is important
• Emi discloses why she wants to be a role model for her children and ensure that they have the space to be themselves.
• Emi's favorite toy and game when she was a child
[30:08 - 42:06] If Your Gut Says No, It's Always Right!
• Things that Emi was passionate about that still matter to her.
• Why Emi regrets not having listened to her inner voice
• Do-overs are a beautiful thing
• Following a process helps Emi make better decisions and avoid rushing into things
[42:07 - 50:55] How to Navigate Major Life Changes
• What Emi wanted to do with her life and how she realized that she didn't want to stay in the suburbs
• Why she decided to move to Philadelphia
• How Emi shifted her focus to the future and what it looks like
[50:56 - 57:00] Closing Segment
• Check out Dreams Are Real
Want to connect with Dan? Follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
Resources Mentioned:
The 4 Pillars of Leadership that will Maximize Results with Dan MacPherson
If you Don't Like Something, Change It! with Empress Enterprises CEO Emi Kirschner
Key Quotes:
"I really want to see more women have bigger dreams. Not even have bigger dreams, cause they're there. Acknowledge that it's okay to follow them and pursue them." - Emi Kirschner
"People matter the most, and relationships are everything." - Dan McPherson
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[00:00 - 09:28] Opening Segment
[09:29 - 15:24] The Business Lessons Learned from Failed Experiences
[15:27 - 21:21] Unexpected, Remarkable Moments Can Make a Difference
[21:21 - 30:33] How to Balance Running Your Business and Podcasting
[30:34 - 35:37] Kids Are Smarter Than We Are: Here's How to Let Them Take the Lead
[35:38 - 40:35] Starting a Business and How to Make it Impactful
• Jay suggests that people start businesses for the wrong reasons
• Get clear on the impact that the company will have on its customers, and then focus on finding ways to connect with those customers in a meaningful way.
[40:35 - 42:14] Closing Segment
Reach Jay through the following:
Website:https://www.remarkably.com.au/the_remarkable_project/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaytinkler/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grow_remarkably/
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Tweetable Quotes
"It's not the big stuff. Frequently, it's this little touch, this little thing, this little acknowledgment that sticks with people." - Jay Tinkler
"I think often we start businesses for the wrong reasons." - Jay Tinkler
"Kids are often cleaner when it comes to biases than adults. They haven't got all of the hang-ups and the baggage like we do and probably see the world in a more pure way than we do." - Jay Tinkler
Sophie's background and work
Leadership needs to change to better manage and work with the increased use of technology
The importance of developíng relationships with team members and using different communication methods to best suit each individual
[08:49 - 19:34] How Leaders Can Prepare for the Future of Work
How businesses can be proactive to prepare for future changes and disruptions
How employees need to be flexible and adaptable to succeed
Why empathy is key for leaders to have productive conversations, interactions, and meeting outcomes
[19:35 - 29:50] Leaders Start by Empathizing
Leaders need to be aware of the changing dynamics of the workplace and how they can connect with employees to create a positive working environment
How leaders can create a more human-centric system and better relationships with their employees and customers
Sophie's advice on how to improve workplace interactions through empathy
[29:51 - 36:09] Closing Segment
How Sophie has been able to create a productive and trusting work environment
Empathy is key to building trust and productivity
NEW Course: Future-of-Work Skills, PRE-ORDEREmpathy Works today!
Reach Sophie through the following:
LinkedIn Instructor: Gen Z, Empathy
Podcast: Transforming Work
Website: https://www.sophiewade.com/writing/
Key Quotes:
"When we have rigid and fixed habits from the past, they aren't going to really help us as we move forward." - Sophie Wade
"When leaders and business owners start leading from empathy, more clients and customers are also impacted." - Sophie Wade
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[00:00 - 10:55] Opening Segment
[10:56 - 21:39] How to Stop Eating Emotionally
[21:39 - 35:54] Be in Control of Your Emotional Eating Habits
[35:55 - 38:49] Closing Segment
Connect with Amber:
Website: www.amberapproved.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenChoosingBodyFreedom
Instagram: https://instagram.com/amberromaniuk
Special offer for listeners: If anyone is wondering if they are struggling with emotional eating, they can take the quiz here: https://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz/
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Tweetable Quotes
"Every time we're met with challenges, the gifts and the healing behind it are just so significant." - Amber Romaniuk
"When I work with people, I don't do anything restricted because everyone who's coming to me is struggling with some level of emotional eating." - Amber Romaniuk
Highlights:
[00:00 - 09:38] Opening Segment
Why salespeople need to be problem finders and problem solvers in order to be successful
How Jeremy got into sales and found out there was a lot of rejection
Most people fail because they don't learn the right skills
[09:39 - 20:29] How to Combine Psychology And Human Behavior Into The Sales Process
The reason why people have a wall of resistance against salespeople
The main skills that are needed to be successful at selling
It is important for salespeople to be able to communicate their ideas in a way that is easy for the listener to understand.
[20:30 - 30:04] Connect With People's Prospects On A Personal Level
Salespeople need to find out how the problem is affecting them, even personally, to be able to help their prospects
Be clear about what you are looking for from a potential business partner before beginning a conversation
How admitting that sellers might not be able to help a prospect can disarm people and get their guard down
[30:05 - 39:59] Becoming Problem Finders And Problem Solvers
How asking the right questions can help identify the real problems a prospect is facing
How Jeremy has helped many people increase their income and feel more confident when selling
Be collaborative and disarm opponents by showing that you understand their concerns and are willing to work together
[40:00 - 47:56] Closing Segment
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Reach Jeremy through the following:
Website: https://7thlevelhq.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeremyLeeMiner/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyleeminer/
Key Quotes:
"The single most effective way to sell anything to anyone in 2022 is to be a problem finder and a problem solver, not a product pusher" - Jeremy Miner
"It doesn't matter how great your product or service is. You don't have the right team around you. You're not going to go very far." - Jeremy Miner
"Everybody has to learn how to effectively communicate if you want to be successful in your life." - Jeremy Miner
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Let's tune in to her story!
[00:01 – 05:34] Opening Segment
[05:35 – 15:29] The Easiest Way to 10x your Sales
[15:30 – 26:08] Mix and Match for Success
[26:09 - 34:45] Closing Segment
Reach Eileen through the following:
Website: www.yourfirst7.com
Facebook: @eileenkevany
LinkedIn.com/in/ekevany
IG: @eileenkevany
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Tweetable Quotes
"You only get one time to make a great first impression. And with the research that I've done in regards to this, you have the opportunity to undo that first impression." - Eileen Kevany
"I think people would change their mental outlook quite a bit if they had clothes that fit them better, no matter what their size, no matter their height." - Eileen Kevany
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