Most weeks on Ignition Point, we would spotlight a guest’s perspective and discuss ways to act on their insights, but this episode is going to be a bit different. We’re not just talking about how to positively disrupt a process through experimentation, we’re doing it LIVE . That’s right, we’re turning over the reins to our Summer Intern – Sam Fabricant – to shake things up and seek discomfort by stepping out of our normal show format. Tune in to find out what happens! For this episode's Show Not...
Jun 23, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Most people believe there are two paths in life – a path of selflessness and a path of self-actualization – but what if I told you that selflessness and self-actualization were able to coexist? Well, with the help of Kevin Young from the Pittsburgh Pirates , we’re going to help you understand how practicing selfless leadership allows those driving forces to work together to maximize your collective impact. For this episode's Show Notes and a Full Transcript, click here ....
Jun 15, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a bad thing to wonder if your work is making a difference. To prove that, on this episode, I’m joined by Josh Rawitch from the Arizona Diamondbacks to discuss what it takes to unlock your impact potential and make a lasting impact. For this episode's Show Notes and a Full Transcript, click here ....
Apr 13, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 18
On this week’s Ignition Point , I welcome Chris J. Snook back to the show to wrap up our series on struggle with a counterintuitive take – that struggle is something you need to embrace. Chris calls it “your beautiful race to nowhere,” and wants you to understand why struggle is so valuable to achieving self-awareness and personal growth. So, let’s get after it!
Mar 18, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 17
For the second of our three episodes on overcoming struggle, I’m joined by Jenny Poon – the cofounder of Phoenix’s purpose-driven coworking space called CO+HOOTS. Together, Jenny and I are going to help you navigate the pitfalls of partnership by giving you clarity on the importance of understanding your partners and walking through how to prequalify potential partners.
Mar 09, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 16
For the first of out three episodes on overcoming struggle, I’m joined by Blaine Light – the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Qwick. Blaine’s sharing his perspective on how to connect your capabilities to your aspirations based on the lessons he’s learned from his experiences developing disruptive technologies in Silicon Valley and Phoenix.
Feb 10, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 15
To conclude our three-part goal series, we’re focusing on how you can hold yourself accountable and complete the goals you’ve been working toward with the help of Veronique James – the Founder and CEO of The James Agency. Veronique launched The James Agency in 2005 and it has since grown from a one-woman shop into an award-winning, integrated agency that specializes in advertising, public relations, and all things digital marketing.
Jan 31, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Many people dream of finding true work-life balance, but few discover how to achieve it. That’s why Bob Mulhern and I are going to help you find more hours in your day and be more productive with your time. We go on to highlight some of the best productivity tools, planning methods, and mindsets that can give you an edge when managing your time and attention.
Jan 22, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 13
On this episode, Sasha Simmons and I discuss how you can set better goals with OKR’s and how thinking resourcefully can improve the effectiveness of your goals while helping you to achieve them.
Jan 14, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 12
David Meerman Scott joins the show to give you an inside look what it means to build a Fanocracy and why connecting through Fandom can be rocket fuel for any individual, business, or nonprofit that chooses to focus on inspiring and nurturing true fans. In David’s new book – Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans – David and his daughter Reiko team up to explore why some of our favorite brands are able to build fandom and how you can attract fans of your own.
Jan 07, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On this episode, Mike Jones – the co-founder and CEO of Resound – joins the show to share why he believes the key to resonating with your audience is uncovering what makes you remarkable. We hope this episode gives you an edge when it comes to prioritizing your identity by discovering what sets you apart, but that all starts with finding your frequency!
Dec 27, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 10
On this episode, Dr. Heidi Jannenga – Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer of WebPT – joins the show to discuss how message management separates the good communicators from great communicators.
Dec 16, 2019•16 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Building up a strong sense of self is no walk in the park. It takes time and a willingness to accept yourself for who you are, but you also need to overcome your doubts and insecurities. On this episode, Chris Ronzio – CEO of Trainual – joins the show to share his perspective on what it takes to build your brand identity and why you should share it with the world.
Dec 10, 2019•17 min•Season 2Ep. 8
When networking or building relationships, your ability to tell stories is invaluable. On this episode, I’m excited to welcome Ashley Bright, whose knack for crafting irresistible messaging and captivating stories has brought him to pitch ideas to Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, Microsoft, and Target. So, let’s lean into storytelling with The Message Fixer – Ashley Bright!
Dec 04, 2019•16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Known for being a humble servant leader, Marty Haberer – CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix – joins the show to discuss Tikkun Olam and share how you can have a hand in repairing the world by making a difference in the lives of others.
Nov 25, 2019•14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Sonny Patel – the Founder and CEO of Insurmi - joins the show to share his perspective on why it’s so important to take the time to zoom out, reflect, and appreciate the influences that shape you. Together, Sonny and Steven explain how identifying what makes you who you are can help you to appreciate your journey and give you the capacity to enrich the lives of others.
Nov 20, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 5
There are many reasons why you should cultivate an attitude of gratitude, but few people recognize how gratitude helps you to retrain your brain by shifting you from the negative into the positive. Our guest on this week's episode – Amy Tyre – is all about helping people to live their best lives by sharing her unique experiences and the wisdom she's found from studying yoga philosophy. Listen to the full episode now to discover why and how you can shift to showing gratitude!
Nov 11, 2019•14 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On this week’s episode of Ignition Point, we’re taking a moment to share the overlooked link between last month’s focus on Tenacity with the upcoming month’s theme of Gratitude and Giving Back. To best illustrate this, Steven invokes Randy Pausch's Last Lecture on achieving your childhood dreams to discuss why how whenever you act with tenacity, you actually create what you should be grateful for.
Nov 04, 2019•9 min•Season 2Ep. 3
René Johnson’s story about discovering her Power Zone has moved countless leaders to find and embrace their own Power Zones. The Power Zone promotes your sense of tenacity and allows you to tap into the grit that fuels perseverance; but to step in and stay there, you need to be clear on your why and find what fires you up. If you’re ready to rise above your fears, shut down your most persistent distractions, and achieve your most audacious goals; it’s time to learn how to step into your Power Zo...
Oct 28, 2019•15 min•Season 2Ep. 2
For the better part of twelve years, Jesse Randall has worked with accelerators and venture capital funds, helped over 200 Startups to raise capital, and started companies of his own; but Jesse also competes in endurance sports like triathlons and Ironman races. He’s learned a lot from both sides of his life, and to kick off Season 2 of Ignition Point, he’s sharing some parallels he’s found between the two so we can discover and discuss what it takes to develop a marathon mindset and sustain ten...
Oct 21, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 1
We're back! This is Ignition Point – the show that’s here to get you fired up and ready to win the week. Starting October 21st, we’re pulling out all the stops. Across 24 Episodes, we’ll feature a loaded slate of 20 Guests who want to help you take your game to the next level. That’s right! More hot takes, meaningful insights, and brand-new strategies from business leaders, national speakers, and even professional athletes. So stay tuned and get ready, because Ignition Point is ready to light it...
Oct 14, 2019•2 min
We often equate the journey to success to a climb up a mountain, where you’re pushed to your limits – and eventually, beyond them. But how do you know you’ve made it to the top if there’s no universal measurement for success? With the help of our guest – Zach Ferres – we’re going to discuss how you can define success on your terms and keep success in perspective once you’ve made it to the top. Zach is a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine and the CEO of Coplex – the nationally-ranked Venture Bui...
Sep 23, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Living an empowered life starts with the way you think, which is influenced by the people you surround yourself with and your attitude. Our guest on today’s show is driven to empower others by elevating their attitudes and doing the most good for the universe. That guest is HubSpot’s Executive Director of Sales, Dan Tyre. Dan is one of the foremost authorities on Inbound Success, but he also coaches, speaks and writes about motivating millennials, accountability, and his personal favorite – atti...
Sep 16, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 23
I’m all for taking time to examine opportunities when they’re presented, but you need identify your dealbreakers so you can recognize the opportunities that are going to set you up for long-term success. On today’s episode, we’re joined by the Managing Partner of Launch Haus, Chris J. Snook. Chris knows what he’s not willing to compromise on, so he’s sharing how he came to discover his dealbreakers to help you identify yours.
Sep 09, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 22
I believe you need to be able to distinguish between loyalty and what it feels like to be used because you can’t afford to be surprised or caught off guard when someone isn’t there for you in your time of need. Today, we’re talking about why you need to teach loyalty in your tribe and tell the difference between when someone is using you or being loyal to you with our special guest – the cofounder of apparel brand State Forty-Eight, Mike Spangenberg.
Sep 04, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Almost every path to success is uphill, winding, and full of obstacles. That means you need to be ready to adapt if you want to achieve your vision. On today’s episode, we’re going to share how you can develop emotional intelligence and adaptability to take strategic action with the help of Michael R. Hunter, the co-founder of PersonalBrand.com and Spiffy.
Aug 26, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Earning influencer status or becoming known as a thought leader can be a gamechanger for your personal brand, yet many people struggle to wrap their heads around how they can build their authority. That’s why on today’s episode, I’m so excited to be joined by Tami Nealy, VP of Communications at Find Your Influence. With Tami’s help, we are going to discuss some strategies to help you focus on becoming who you want to be, stay on trend, and earn credibility with your brand.
Aug 22, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
You can find joy in anything you do, and you can regain control even when you feel like burnout has all the power over you. You or someone you know is probably dealing with that type of disengagement right now, and for that reason, we’re uncovering some great strategies for navigating burnout and rising out of it with the help of Josh Schneider.
Aug 12, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 18
No one is born a confident speaker. Everyone starts from the same level and has the same ability to work their way up. To take you one step closer to mastering self-confidence in networking and public speech, we’re joined by Mai Ling Chan who’s sharing some expert advice.
Aug 05, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Life is an improvisation. So, don’t be afraid to throw away your plan. The possibilities of what can be accomplished when two or more people come together are limitless. On this episode of Ignition Point, we’re taking a look at why you should team up and apply a creative process to come up with better ideas and more impactful solutions.
Jul 29, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 16
