Today's Interview is with the incredible Isabel Hundt. Isabel's journey started with a prophetic dream at the age of twelve. The German native had to tackle many obstacles to see that dream of speaking in front of thousands of people (in English) become reality. Her biggest obstacle turned out to be to fully connecting with her heart and Soul to accept who she is as an Empath-Warrior™ and her unique gifts. From experiencing rejection and betrayal, to life-altering "failures", to depression and a...
Jun 01, 2018•56 min
Let me tell you a story. A story about the life of stars. They can live for billions of years and in their lifetime, boy do they shine. ⭐️ 🌟 They glow during the day, but we can't see them because of the glare of sunlight. However, if you were standing on the moon where there is no atmosphere, you would see the stars both day and night. So that means that even though, the clouds and the sun block them, they are always there. ⛅️ In fact, they shine brightest in the dark. 🌌 Now let’s talk about ...
May 30, 2018•2 min
Today's interview is with Jorgen Sundberg. As a recruiter in 2003, Jorgen caught the early wave of digital marketing and tested many talent attraction tactics. Some failed, some didn’t, so for years. He kept updating and testing strategies while managing hiring campaigns for giants like IBM, Accenture, SAP, and Deloitte. By late 2009, he thought he had enough proof: when social media communicated an uncommon employer brand = talent attraction improved. Yet repeatedly he saw employer brands play ...
May 28, 2018•36 min
Today's interview is with business mogul, entrepreneur, author, investor, cancer survivor, and provocateur, Kelsey Ramsden. Twice named Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneur and one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women, she is globally recognized by Fortune 500 Companies who have both awarded her and invited her into exclusive women-on-top programs and think tanks. We discuss how to survive one’s own success and what to do when we have reached that lonely place where the world tells us we are on top but i...
May 24, 2018•51 min
Today's interview is with Jack Davis. Jack is the CEO and Founder of Crypt TV . The core of the company is taking the scary genre and developing content for digital, social and hand held device distribution. The company has quickly established themselves as the key player in the space where partners/investors include Jason Blum and Eli Roth. The company features 18-employees ranging in age from 26-39. Their goal is to create the next generation of iconic monsters. The content and development pro...
May 21, 2018•37 min
Today's episode is with Chris Dayley. Chris is a digital marketing entrepreneur with a passion for helping businesses succeed online. After spending years driving traffic through SEO and PPC efforts, Chris turned his attention to the user experience of websites to see if he could influence traffic to convert better. After running his first successful test, he fell in love and began focusing on helping businesses test their website experience. In 2014, he started his Conversion Optimization agenc...
May 17, 2018•49 min
Today's interview is with Judith Humphrey. Judith is a communications expert who equips leaders to speak effectively in any situation by preparing to be spontaneous. For senior leaders, spontaneous moments to influence and inspire happen daily – in meetings, in the corridor, in a tweet. To shine in these moments leaders must learn to listen, think, and respond within seconds. In her new book, Impromptu: Leading in the Moment , she discusses different ways to do this. We discuss the following in ...
May 14, 2018•41 min
If you prefer to read this as a blog post, click here ; http://tayorockson.com/blog/2018/5/6/how-to-build-a-following-with-your-expertise One of the most common challenges I have noticed while working with aspiring thought leaders and change makers is that a lot of them struggle with ways to position themselves as experts or the go-to people in their field of interest. In fact, the number one question I get asked is this: "What is the best way to communicate to my potential clients and the world...
May 09, 2018•7 min
Today's interview is with Mark Fowler. Mark is the president of Stowe Management Corporation , and a business re-engineering specialist. Deficiencies in the way we communicate and increasingly divisive rhetoric espoused by our local and national leaders has seeped into our professional environments. He is on a mission to create business environments that embody a culture of peace. Alongside Barbara Gaughen-Muller, Fowler developed a program, Revolutionary Conversations, to improve the quality of...
May 07, 2018•45 min
The graveyard: Les Brown once called this place the richest place on earth! Because of all the unrealized potential, unfinished inventions, and unfulfilled dreams. All the could haves, would haves and should have been. So I'm on a mission to get us all to die empty and to remind you today to connect with your purpose. Is there something you've always wanted to do that you haven't done yet? Marianne Williamson once said our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. It's that we are powerful bey...
May 02, 2018•51 sec
Today's interview is with Rick Snyder, an American-born, Paris-based CEO of Three Hats , a leading business consulting firm. Snyder is an international business coach, writer, speaker, and consultant who has launched three businesses. He is an expert in mentoring, training, and teaching others how to utilize the process of bringing intuition into an effective business plan and company culture . Having lived the past few years in France, Snyder brings a global perspective to his teachings. His br...
May 01, 2018•47 min
Today's interview is with Chris Hallberg. He is a seasoned business advisor, United States Army veteran, and author of The Business Sergeant’s Field Manual (ranked #9 on Inc.’s “Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts” list). We discuss: The number one reason most businesses fail, and the type of mindset entrepreneurs should possess prior to launching their own venture His experience advising hundreds of companies across the U.S. and common mistakes made time and time again His unique leadershi...
Apr 30, 2018•43 min
The journey to self is the most important journey that we'll ever take. Temptations to conform and fit into certain boxes will pop up constantly but our duty is to remain true to ourselves. • • By doing this, you will acquire the key to several things: exponential growth, community and realized potential. • • Use your DIFFERENCE to make a DIFFERENCE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2018•50 sec
In this episode, I talk about a technique you can use if you want to create more understanding, facilitate open dialogue, and engage in thoughtful, respectful disagreements. Link to article if you prefer to read here: http://tayorockson.com/blog/how-to-practice-yes-and-improv-your-way-to-successful-conversations Link to how to connect across cultures effectively article: http://tayorockson.com/blog/how-to-effectively-connect-across-cultures Episode 55: https://media.acast.com/astoldbynomads/055-...
Apr 23, 2018•4 min
Today's interview is with Brian Hoffman. Brian Hoffman is the Founder and CEO of Nomad Credit. Nomad Credit is a financial marketplace for those underserved by other marketplaces. We aim to find the right product for international students and/or visa holders currently or planning to live in the U.S. The main visa holders we serve are F1, J1, L1 and H-1B visas. Nomad Credit allows international students and visa holders to search for education loans, education loan refinancing, personal loans, a...
Apr 20, 2018•29 min
I often get asked to explain what privilege is and why representation matters so sometimes I use this analogy to illustrate both. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2018•56 sec
Today's episode is with Tommy Breedlove. Tommy Breedlove is the founder of Choose Goodness, a company dedicated to helping executives and entrepreneurs focus beyond the financial bottom line. By empowering leaders, Tommy bridges the gap between humanity and profitably. He transforms organizations to attract and retain the best and brightest people, create a loyal customer base and promote goodwill within their communities. Choose Goodness provides both the rational and emotional perspectives to ...
Apr 16, 2018•35 min
Today's interview is with Melina Mallos. Melina is a bilingual author of two children's books, Catch that Cat ! and Trip to Greece. She started writing picture books to help kids connect in a positive way to Greece - its beautiful landscape and people. Having moved from her birthplace in Greece to Australia at the age of 6, Melina is passionate about helping other children understand and appreciate their own cultural heritage and that of others. A trained early childhood educator, Melina is acti...
Apr 13, 2018•43 min
Are you the very monster you hunt? I think that's one of the most important questions we need to ask ourselves. So take a moment and reflect on that today. O and make sure you get the Children of Blood and Bone book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2018•56 sec
Today's episode is with Anne Bahr Thompson. She is the founder of the brand consultancy Onesixtyfourth and former executive director of strategy and planning at Interbrand. In her book, DO GOOD: Embracing Brand Citizenship to Fuel Both Purpose and Profit , she explains how to embed social consciousness into a company's DNA. She offers a five-step model “that integrates doing good activities…with brand development to strengthen a brand’s reputation, foster greater loyalty, and enhance value creat...
Apr 09, 2018•47 min
Today's episode is with Paul Angone. Paul is one of the leading voices in the nation to, and for, the Millennial generation. He is the best-selling author of 101 Secrets For Your Twenties and All Groan Up: Searching For Self, Faith, and a Freaking Job! , a sought-after national keynote speaker for corporations and keynote speaker for colleges and universities , and the creator of AllGroanUp.com , which has been read by millions of people in 190 countries. Paul is also an organizational consultan...
Apr 06, 2018•52 min
Hasan Minhaj is one of my favorite comedians and in his Netflix special, here’s the part that really stuck with me and applies to all our lives as we seek to become better and braver leaders. Also congrats on your Netflix deal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 04, 2018•57 sec
Today's episode is with Michael Mateer, the founder of Mocara , one of the fastest growing dog breeding companies in the world. Our episode is jam packed with multiple tips on how to build a successful brand, community and become a thought leader. As someone who has studied several growth hacks, Michael isn't shy about sharing what works. It's no secret he has seen his brand rise at an astronomical rate. Resources Mentioned In The Episode Mocara Website: https://mocara.co.uk/ Mocara's Facebook P...
Apr 02, 2018•39 min
Today's interview is with Ming Chan. Ming is the CEO of The1stMovement , Ming was named as one of the "Top 10 Asian Entrepreneurs in America" by Inc. Magazine, and has led the agency to 3 offices worldwide and recognized as one of the top Digital Agencies in the world by SoDA (Society of Digital Agencies). A Silicon Valley software engineer by trade, Ming was the recipient of the prestigious Primetime Emmy® award in "Technical Excellence in Interactive TV", and has architected many digital solut...
Mar 30, 2018•42 min
Ladies and gentlemen, there are two reasons why people don’t believe they can change the world today. Fixed mindsets and limited world views. We can’t afford to be shortsighted though because when you change the way you see things, the things you see change. Individuals with a fixed mindset seek to validate themselves. Individuals with a growth mindset focus on developing themselves. The work to change the world does not end at the offices of law enforcement or governments. It begins with us, in...
Mar 28, 2018•55 sec
Today's interview is with Dan Pierson, the founder of Bolt Collective . Bolt is a new membership community of travelers pooling their money to access otherwise impossible travel experiences. They leverage group purchasing power to negotiate substantial discounts from lodging and activity vendors, bringing prohibitively expensive travel within financial reach of creative artists, social entrepreneurs, and freelancers. Or, anyone else looking for a good adventure. Dan himself is the former Lyft Tr...
Mar 26, 2018•43 min
Today's interview is with Charlie Birch, the co-founder/director of program development of Rebel + Connect . Her work with leaders of remote teams allows them to gain clarity of purpose when envisioning, designing, and implementing custom retreat programming. Being part of the Rebel + Connect leadership team allows her to pull from all her life experiences and areas of expertise to empower her clients to design and actualize innovative custom retreat programing. Before joining forces with her co...
Mar 23, 2018•42 min
In today's episode, I share why I use my voice today. People are always looking to be inspired. Imagine being told that what you say and do doesn't matter. Imagine living in a world that doesn't give you enough heroes for you to identify with . Imagine being told that no matter how hard you try, you will never amount to anything. Now I want you to understand that that reality exists for more than half of our world today and we have a responsibility to be louder and braver than all the evil that ...
Mar 21, 2018•9 min
As promised, here is part two of the HeForShe panel I did last week. I got a lot of interesting feedback from part one . Catch that here if you missed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2018•40 min
On Wednesday, I got to moderate a panel at my alma mater, Fordham University in support of HeForShe to discuss ways to address and end Gender Based Violence on campuses. Some of the things we addressed are: What Gender Based Violence is and why it exists How to encourage bystanders and use their voices to participate in the narrative How to look inward and question ourselves on our behaviors that have perpetuated sexism and violence How to get better at defining the issues, collecting data and e...
Mar 16, 2018•1 hr 14 min
