In the second episode of our two part series, we're continuing our conversation with David Robinson, the author of The Substance of Leadership: A Practical Framework for Effectively Leading a High-Performing Team. We're continuing to explore the Leadership Triad focusing on the final two legs. During the conversation, David pulls from his experience serving as the Director for Air Operations in Iraq and strategy director for the Joint Chiefs of Staff supporting the development of the Pentagon's ...
Sep 21, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In part one of this two episode series, we're talking with David Robinson, the author of The Substance of Leadership: A Practical Framework for Effectively Leading a High-Performing Team. A graduate of the US Naval Academy and former Top Gun instructor David joins us to discuss how his past has influenced his approach to and perspective on leadership as well as introduce the Leadership Triad. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders and change agents are often ove...
Sep 14, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this first part of a two episode series we're exploring just how impactful empathy and authenticity are across all facets of the organization. We're excited to be joined by Maria Ross, author of The Empathy Edge. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders and change agents are often overwhelmed and under constant pressure making it challenging for them to address far-reaching issues within their companies. Having the right insight, experience, and perspective mak...
Sep 13, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it. While continuing to do something 'the way we always have' may not fall into the category of insanity, it almost certainly won't get you the best results possible. In the episode we'll be exploring how new advancements in sales prospecting and engagement could help differentiate and change the dialogue with potential clients. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders and change agents are often overwhelmed ...
Aug 30, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Data, data everywhere but without the bytes it's obsolete. There is no shortage of stories discussing the growth and importance of data throughout the world. For something so important, it can be pretty hard to understand let alone get access to what we need. Like many things we don't understand well at the start, what we eventually discover is reality isn't as scary as our expectations. Our guest today will help us demystify the riddle of data and even confirm that Excel has its place in our to...
Aug 16, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 24
It's not always what you say, but how you say it. There are times when delivering a message doesn't require a lot of forethought and planning. Unfortunately, there are cases when individuals have misjudged the situation and a lack of preparation and sensitivity leave things far worse than expected. In this episode, we'll be discussing with our guest how handling one of the toughest conversations we'll ever have, letting someone go, can be handled with grace and dignity. At Parrels Advisory, our ...
Aug 02, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 23
So much of what influences a person's decisions and outlook is based on unseen things that impact them. There's a lot of time spent in business worrying about every last word of what we write or say that we often forget to consider unconscious perception. On this episode, we'll be talking further with our guest regarding how influential scent can be to our brands and its ability to convey the message we are hoping for. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders and ...
Jul 19, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 22
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. When we hear about success stories and inspiring results, they often pertain to things occurring in the prior. The measure of a great organization, though, is how it addresses and works through the latter as no business operates under blue skies and sun all the time. We'll be talking with an inspirational leader on this episode who helped guide not only her organization but the broader business community through some of the most unprecedented ...
Jul 05, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Our words often have unintended consequences. This can have an impact on how effective we are to drive change forward. Often we feel the intent of our words is paramount but miss out on the criticality of its impact. If you truly want to achieve important objectives, taking accountability for this should be on top of your list. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders and change agents are often overwhelmed and under constant pressure making it challenging for the...
Jun 21, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 20
When faced with changing sands, it's difficult just to keep up. It's logical to expect our focus to turn towards what we need to do individually in order to meet new conditions and demands. For those responsible for overseeing others, its easy then to forget the impact such change has on our colleagues and staff. Often, they are looking to us for guidance and if we're not there to provide it, the gap between expectations and results continues to widen. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your busi...
Jun 07, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Ask someone who's 'made it' about the keys to their success and 9 times out of 10 they'll mention having and benefitting from mentors throughout their careers. Since it seems to be so critical to those that have achieved, why is there confusion around what it actually is and the form it can take? What benefit can it hold to help level the playing field for many if we can bridge the gap and enable it for those in need of it the most? At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Compan...
May 24, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The times, they are a-changin'. For businesses, how they approach meeting their changing resourcing needs continues to shift. In a world heading towards more project-oriented activities, new requirements and challenges exist. What do individuals and businesses impacted by this need to consider and better prepare for? At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders and change agents are often overwhelmed and under constant pressure making it challenging for them to addres...
May 10, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 17
What is the true cost of employee disengagement? In an environment where we see less of one another, how do we even know how 'present' our employees are? In this episode we'll be exploring what engagement truly is and how to approach it successfully within your business. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders and change agents are often overwhelmed and under constant pressure making it challenging for them to address far-reaching issues within their companies. H...
Apr 26, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 16
When the end is in sight it's human nature to just get there and finish the journey. In business, the concept of documenting our processes is usually not on the top of the list for many. While the desire to skip to the finish is there, a lot of risk is incurred and opportunity missed when we bypass this important step. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders and change agents are often overwhelmed and under constant pressure making it challenging for them to addr...
Apr 12, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 15
There's a long list of songs dedicated to time and how we use it. As a limited quantity and one that can't be recovered after used it's incredibly precious. Many, though, view the topic of efficiency and reducing waste in the work environment as something we occasionally talk about but rarely take any action. What they are missing is the core role in plays in how everyone performs and the ability for an organization to achieve more. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Compan...
Mar 29, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The term trust is often included in the 'list' anytime we talk about what's needed to be successful and accomplish our goals. It's more than just another bullet in a group items we aspire towards. As a fundamental component of success, it's foundational and requires a deeper discussion of what it is and how it influences things every day. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders and change agents are often overwhelmed and under constant pressure making it challeng...
Mar 15, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 13
How do we get the most out of people and the processes we run? Where can we find opportunity to save time and money? Is it even possible to leverage technology to improve our processes or is it just too difficult. We'll explore this with our guest and discuss what can be done to give us more time to do the really important things. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders and change agents are often overwhelmed and under constant pressure making it challenging for ...
Mar 01, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We often find ourselves in a hurry to 'just get it done.' This can lead us to jumping necessary steps along the way. One area people run into challenges is failing to understand the perspective and motivations of others and assuming they'll just agree with our perspective. In this episode, we'll be discussing this with our guest and how lessons from the sales, marketing, and online worlds can be applied to all of our efforts. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leade...
Feb 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Operating in a world that avoids taking chances can be frustrating to those interested in driving change. But, being mindful of risk doesn't mean you can't innovate and reach for new opportunities. We'll be exploring this topic with our guest on the episode where we'll hear how there's always two sides to the coin and rarely a one-size-fits-all answer. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders and change agents are often overwhelmed and under constant pressure maki...
Feb 01, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 10
For many of us, giving and helping others is a natural act that transcends into our business world. There are many reasons why this is important to successfully navigating corporate waters. But, are there times where you can give too much where you turn into a non-profit? Where should you draw the lines and what should you have locked-in prior to even starting. We'll dive into this topic with our guest, Eric Light, who's focus is connecting honest, passionate, and successful people in the market...
Jan 18, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 9
If you are trying to accomplish anything of importance, you are bound to work with those you don't share a lot in common. We're learning daily that the only way to get real, valuable change done is to engage with those that may be on the opposite side of the spectrum from ourselves. Are there places that could point to a better way? Is it even possible examples might exist in government? Our guest, Brian Eagle, will show us just how much we might be able to learn from those hallowed-halls. At Pa...
Jan 04, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
There's always a lot of talk around the next great technology invention and how it will revolutionize and change the world. These days you might hear the term hyperautomation but aren't sure what it is or the value it could bring. We'll be discussing this with our guest, Chris Hawn, and how important it is to position the opportunity and discussions around it accordingly or else risk things never getting off the launch pad. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders...
Dec 14, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Our ability to move the proverbial 'needle' or just get things done often can't be defined by a metric or capability. We're joined on the episode by Dave MacWilliams where we'll discuss the importance of your personal brand and the impact it can have (good and bad) on your overall performance. Having embraced the development of his own personal brand throughout his career and as an outspoken advocate to others on its importance, Dave will discuss its true meaning as well as what lays at its foun...
Nov 30, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The challenges of leading and inspiring others in business are greater now than most have ever seen. Uncertainty and a remote work force only shine a brighter light on this. What role then can truly genuine leadership rooted in our most core values do to inspire and motivate others. John Durso, the CEO of Brilliant Sales Strategies, shares his perspective on this and how companies that lead with culture set themselves apart. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leader...
Nov 16, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We're often pulled in two conflicting directions. Our task lists and the endless pressure to 'get more done' runs counter to our longer term focus. With people at the center of almost anything we need to do, how should we look at our approach to relationship building and management? Join us as we explore this with our guest Ed Riegl who brings a wealth of experience and insight as an executive in the financial services industry. There's a lot that can be learned from relationship management effo...
Nov 06, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 4
There's no denying the impact technology can have on our businesses. The problem, results aren't always positive and often it exacerbates a bad situation. The competitive landscape is getting harder with reliance on technical solutions greater than before just to keep up. But, with so much confusion on the subject and uncertainty on what it actually is and does, how can we turn it to our benefit? Join host Ryan Walter as he explores what's behind all this, the highs, the lows, and what you can s...
Oct 29, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Why does it always seem like the most bold and audacious plans for our business go awry? Shouldn't the things that matter most have the highest likelihood of success? Join host Ryan Walter as he explores common factors, environmental influences, and some suggestions you can start doing now to jumpstart execution of your goals. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company leaders and change agents are often overwhelmed and under constant pressure making it challenging for them...
Oct 22, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 2
For business leaders and change agents, getting the most critical, strategically significant initiatives across the finish line can be daunting. Join host Ryan Walter for the inaugural episode of the Accelerate to Achieve Podcast where we'll explore the challenges and discuss solutions to overcoming them. So, if you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start moving your business forward tune in to this and future episodes. At Parrels Advisory, our focus is your business’ future. Company lea...
Oct 15, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
