“It’s always been about making my audience better, better leaders, better communicators and have fun in their lives” Peter Margaritis As we say goodbye to the old, we are grateful for all the guests who have graced our show from the first episode seven years ago till now, with 207 episodes aired we are grateful for our listeners who have made this possible. We will still be rebranding and coming back better and bigger, especially with the launch of the Bourbon Whisky Podcast “The Kentucky Bourbo...
Aug 21, 2023•10 min
“Accounting is not just about money, it’s about what I do to make other people’s lives better” Bill Sheridan Bill Sheridan is a knowledge hunter, content curator, and lifelong learner. As chief communications officer for the Maryland Association of CPAs, he created and co-authors the association’s acclaimed blog, CPA Success; produces the MACPA’s “CPA Spotlight” podcast; and manages the association’s member communications and numerous social networks. Bill regularly speaks at national conference...
Aug 07, 2023•43 min
“Our value as CPAs goes beyond giving out facts in any situation. They act as the voice of reason and turn ideas into reality” David Peters David R. Peters is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with over fifteen years of experience in financial services. He was formerly the Chief Financial Officer of Compare.com and has been a financial advisor since 2015. He holds master’s degrees in accounting, business administration, and financial services and is pursui...
Jul 24, 2023•46 min
“It’s not about how good your culture is, how good it needs to be to move forward.” Joey Havens Joey Havens, CPA, is currently serving HORNE as the managing partner of strategic growth. Joey actively challenges the mainstays of business culture and strategic planning. He advocates for a faster approach to growing leaders using a holistic approach and intentional sponsorship. Joey is an active member of CPA Practice Advisor’s Top 30 Thought Leaders, where he works with other accounting profession...
Jul 10, 2023•46 min
“The whole world is in the mode of we have to control everything, what we do, the money, the people, the situations.” Lee Cockerell Our guest today is Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort. One of Lee’s major and lasting legacies was the creation of Disney Great Leader Strategies, which was used to train and develop the 7000 leaders at Walt Disney World. Lee has held various executive positions in the hospitality and entertainment busi...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min
"The beauty of good leadership is that you can have an excellent platform to impact someone that you may never know how so. "Ruben Minor Our guest today is Ruben Minor, president of RAM Consulting Group. This organization focuses on speaking, training, and coaching individuals and groups regarding leadership, team dynamics, relationship building, diversity, equity and inclusion, fundamental business philosophies, and business and personal branding. Reuben has a rich and resourceful network of pr...
Jun 12, 2023•43 min
"As a leader, you cannot respect others if you do not respect yourself." Lauren Schieffer Our guest today is Lauren Schieffer, whose passion is helping organizations that want to build their next generation of leaders. Whether it's training, keynotes, or longer-term consulting partnerships, she uses her Nine Essentials of Significant Leadership to help transform the way managers think, makes decisions & act toward the people they lead. In her varied career, Lauren has navigated almost every ...
May 29, 2023•44 min
"The mistake that people in higher education make is operating from the Eras passed rather than the Era that we currently live in." Kate Colbert Our guest today is Kate Colbert, a former higher-education insider, and current world-renowned marketing expert who develops college-and-university brand stories that are meaningful to the prospective student and measurable on the institutional balance sheet. She has overseen brand and enrollment marketing, public relations, and alum relations at two Ch...
May 15, 2023•49 min
“I realized after failing 6 times that Improv is something that is teachable,” Nathan Minns Our Guest for today's episode is Nathan Minns, who uses Improv comedy as a tool to develop confidence in innovation and communication. He is the founder of Green Light Improv. Nathan takes us on a journey of Improv as it is used in a business setting. The lessons he has garnered throughout the years and his stories make improv seem not so scary. And it isn't scary at all. Listen to this and so much more i...
May 01, 2023•46 min
"Do not drink Bourbon with coke; it will give you less of a hangover,”"Peter Margaritis On today'sepisode, Peter llookst the incredible journey he has gone through in the last 7 seven years with his podcast “Change Your Mindset” amazing guests he has had over the years. As he introduces us to a whole new chapter of his podcast, Journey into the World of Bourbon. He is not saying goodbye yet to the “Change Your Mindset” podcast; he just wants to explore more and live his life a little bit fuller....
Apr 17, 2023•19 min
"We are strategic co-creators; that is the magic of crystallization when someone sees the brilliance in you, writes it down, and shares it with you" Theresa Rose. Our guest today is Theresa Rose, with 20+ Years of consulting, marketing, and business management experience, drives Theresa's strategic thinking, creativity, and sound foundational frameworks. Her career has included senior management roles in marketing and product development for a Fortune 100 company and high-growth startups. In add...
Apr 03, 2023•43 min
“No matter what happens during your travel, do not lose it at the people you need help from.” Jennifer Elder Our guest for today is Jennifer Elder, CSP, CPA, who works with proactive leaders and organizations that want to survive, thrive, and adapt to rapid change, risk, and disasters by developing aggressive and positive strategies to stay ahead of the competition, make intelligent decisions, stay ethical, and continually add value. In her effort to make a difference, Jennifer has traveled a lo...
Mar 06, 2023•40 min
“You have to layer your voice to make anything you do uniquely you.” Bill and Don Tomoff Bill and Don Tomoff share a passion for helping others based on their career experiences, interest, and personal/professional growth. They use their #TwinzTalk and #TwinzTechTip hashtags for tips that will help others evolve their skills, awareness, and mindset on development, enabling others to become stronger people and contributors to the world around them! ChatGTP, according to the twins, is about learni...
Feb 20, 2023•44 min
“Your mind sometimes hijacks your emotions to think the worst-case scenario in order to protect yourself. You need to reclaim your mind in order to be in control.” Jay Sukow Jay began teaching for Second City in 2010 and teaches in both the Improv and Conservatory programs. He is also a facilitator with Second City Works, teaching improv to business professionals to drive behavior change. Previously, he was on faculty at The Second City Chicago, iO Chicago, and ComedySportz Chicago. He is the co...
Feb 06, 2023•42 min
"Exposure to financial planning at an early age gives people an edge on their finances that can open their minds in understating numbers in the future." Chris Panagiotu Chris is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professional and a Certified and Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM (CRPS®, conferred by College for Financial Planning). In addition, he holds the following licenses with LPL Financial: series 7 and series 66. In 2020, Chris was recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager* by the Seattle ...
Jan 23, 2023•43 min
"As much as we need technical skills in the business world, soft skills are even more important." Nick Lozano Today's guest is Nick Lozano who is a technology professional who has a love for digital media. He co-hosts a podcast called >Lead.exe, which is for anyone who wants to level up their leadership skills and enhance their careers. As someone in Tech, you need soft skills because you will have to sell yourself and the business to your clients and potential prospects. So much as we need...
Jan 09, 2023•43 min
“Yes...but, Yes…and, the first disrupts the thoughts flowing while the latter connects an idea already forming.” Peter Margaritis In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis continues his series on: Take a Load Off: Stress relievers for overwrought leaders. Peter shows how Business Improv is a tool that all leaders need to master to learn how to overcome pressures that come from business. Awareness is one way that can help you develop confidence and help you overcome stress. Being aware of your environ...
Dec 19, 2022•12 min
“Stress is not always bad; it can motivate us into positive, meaningful actions.” Peter Margaritis In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis begins his series on: Take a Load Off: Stress relievers for overwrought leaders. He also shows how Business Improv is the way to go when facing uncertain situations and changes in the business world. When trying something new, always try it with a beta test on people you are sure will give you honest feedback before taking it to the market. Peter gives an exampl...
Dec 12, 2022•12 min
“Negotiation is not a fight but a collaboration. Prepare more than memorize.” Peter Margaritis In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis continues his on Unscripted Give-and-Take and how to use Business Improv to resolve disputes and negotiate deals. Going for an all-in approach is not an excellent way to begin a business with someone you are trying to build a relationship with. You have the tools you need to have a win-win outcome in a negotiation. The beginning of every conversation is a smile that...
Dec 05, 2022•20 min
“Emotional resistance to negotiation wastes time and makes working with others hard. Negotiation is a relationship builder and not a war zone.” Peter Margaritis In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis talks about Unscripted Give-and-Take and how to use Business Improv to resolve disputes and negotiate deals. Sometimes during negotiations, we must understand that you can negotiate up instead of down. Therefore, be able to negotiate to your best and have a win-win outcome. As a business owner, entrep...
Nov 28, 2022•15 min
“A successful workplace relation is built by collaboration, then sharing, observing/listening and building on each block with one vision in mind” Peter Margaritis In today’s episode Peter Margaritis continues his conversation on New scripts; communicating and collaboration for better results. One idea at a time; one conversation and one interaction may be what your organization needs in order to go to the next level. When working in an organization, each team mate has an agenda and visions, if t...
Nov 21, 2022•11 min
“Excellent, innovative, and effective communication invites productivity and adaptability, making an organization stand out from its competitors.” Peter Margaritis In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis talks about new scripts, communication, and collaboration for better results. We can be given the same space and business concept but still have different results from our competitors. How does communication affect your business from beginning to end? How we articulate our wants and needs in the in...
Nov 14, 2022•11 min
“Communications is the piece that underlines everything you do. Being able to articulate your idea or the message you want and having it perceived the way you wanted to.” Joe Taylor and Courtney McKay Today’s guests are; Joe Taylor, a founding member of JTaylor in 1999 and currently Chairman of the Board of Managers. Joe delivers a full complement of business advisory and tax planning expertise to their clients with a particular emphasis on the areas of business formation and structural planning...
Nov 07, 2022•38 min
“Your ability to be vulnerable is your strength, not your weakness.” Peter Margaritis In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis continues discussing the inner critic. We can learn how to turn off the inner critic, but they are not always so bad. The only people who know that you have done a flop are you, your inner critic, and nobody else. As we continue to silence the inner critic, sometimes we are so focused on what went wrong that we forget that we are human beings and are allowed to make mistakes...
Oct 31, 2022•12 min
“Your inner critic wants to protect you by holding you back.” Peter Margaritis In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis talks about turning off the inner critic in yourself. Sometimes it’s hard to quiet that voice that makes you not want to take risks. But, it gives you advice, usually in the negative kind, that holds you in your comfort zone. Peter gives insight into the inner critic and why the critic comes out. Sometimes it’s because of self-preservation, but most times, the critic has no basis f...
Oct 24, 2022•9 min
"How we learn to collaborate is more important than who is on the team." Peter Margaritis In today's episode, Peter Margaritis continues to talk about safety, and today the main focus is psychological safety in the workspace. How a team works and is assembled speaks more volumes than the members' contributions. Peter talks about the meaning of psychological safety, the books he draws from, and how to handle conflict. How we react to stimuli (conflict) speaks volumes about the psychological calmn...
Oct 17, 2022•14 min
“We learn when we make mistakes. Failure is good.” Peter Margaritis In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis talks about scripting your mind and body and letting go of negative energy and dismissal. This is not only from others but also from yourself. As an Improv Leader, it’s easy to be in class but afraid to improvise. Sometimes it’s easier to beat ourselves up and focus on the negative energy and thoughts and term yourself as a failure. Instead, Peter reflects on why we do not bring up the appare...
Oct 10, 2022•8 min
“The level of active listening and focus needed to make an informed decision is a true measure of Mono tasking success.” Peter Margaritis In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis continues to break down what it means to master authentic leadership, the art of mono-tasking, and being present. The distractions in our daily lives facilitate us being present because we are usually present with half of our consciousness. Other times we think of a different place we should be or something else we need to ...
Oct 03, 2022•9 min
“Internal dialogue derails us from truly listening and understanding what the other person is trying to convey.” Peter Margaritis In today’s episode, Peter Margaritis breaks down what it means to master authentic leadership, the art of mono-tasking, and being present. The more we do things at once, the more poorly we do multiple things. A lack of presence means one is not listening with your ears and eyes. They drew examples from one’s life and the effects of carrying around your past. Work and ...
Sep 26, 2022•13 min
"Great leaders shine the light and draw the attention to others." Peter Margaritis Improv Leadership sometimes means learning and being vulnerable as a tool that fuels the leaders' thoughts and actions. It leads to turning the spotlight on others. Peter has explored different methods in today's episode on how as a leader, one can motivate others and make them shine. The light shines every day, not just during special events. Examples include Oprah Winfrey, Simon Sinek, and great movies like Reme...
Sep 19, 2022•9 min
