Gaining the trust of your audience is one of the greatest challenges of leading. Darrell Williams, former Communications Response and Officer for the White House, teaches us that our credentials, while meaningful and noteworthy, don’t necessarily earn us respect from others–but getting to know people and showing them that we care for them will. In this episode, we learn how to maximize our gifts by being humble. Consider, what are the needs of my community, and how can I meet one of those needs?...
Jan 04, 2022•58 min
Divisive content is all around us. In our history, in our social media, and in our news, we see stories that highlight our differences and polarize us as humans. Today, we speak with John Noltner, photographer and storyteller, who has for years been on a mission to find what connects us. Shortly after the election of President Obama, Noltner felt troubled by our nation’s racist rhetoric, which uncovered how much work we have left to do in the wake of justice and humanity. So he did what all good...
Nov 23, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Many of us know how to fill our time. But are we filling it with quality pursuits? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Bond. Chris was in his forties when he learned that he had a heart condition that required surgery. During a sedentary, humbling recovery, Chris had to re-evaluate where he was devoting his energy. Now, he’s thankful that his doctor uncovered a problem that’s been in his heart since birth. He’s equally thankful to know that he can choose how he spends his time. Chris Bond is...
Nov 16, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Sometimes, you have to obstruct the system to achieve justice. Today, we’re joined by Janice S. Lintz, Founder and CEO of Hearing Access & Innovations. When her daughter was diagnosed with hearing loss before the age of three, Janice joined the legal fight to ensure that her daughter had access to learning opportunities. When she sought justice against her abusive husband, she learned the true labyrinth that is the judicial system. Janice was labeled an “obstructionist”—and in the face of co...
Nov 09, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 35
After decades as a surgeon, Dr. Michelle Gordon realized that her job was making her suffer. She was also going through menopause, and she began redirecting her efforts to helping women use science-backed strategies to understand their bodies and minimize their suffering. People suffer in all kinds of ways. Ailments, resentments, and traumas can cloud our perspective and determine the stories that we tell ourselves and others. So how can we all minimize our suffering? It starts with something we...
Nov 02, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 34
The definition of success changes based on who you ask. Today, we hear from Dr. Ruth Gotian, coach, educator, and author, who studied extreme high-achievers, from Nobel Prize-winners to Olympians, for the commonalities that make them thrive. Dr. Gotian found that no matter their field, all high-achievers prioritize growth, and they’re more afraid of not trying than they are afraid of failing. So how can we all be higher achievers? It starts with not necessarily finding what you’re good at, but f...
Oct 26, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Last week, we talked about taking ownership and speaking up. This week, Dave sits down with Catherine Dorian, a high school English teacher, writer, and millennial, to discuss the entity most often associated with preparing the young for the real world: school. How do we prepare students to take ownership over their learning and their actions? And what’s the role of the parent, in a school system that is at times failing and at times hyper-involved? Catherine teaches part-time at a private schoo...
Oct 19, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Ghosting is easy. Ignoring a phone call, not responding to an email, or quitting a company without warning are all ways that we can avoid confrontation. But the right to remain silent—the right to not express frustration, provide a dissenting opinion, or admit to wrongdoing, in the workplace or outside of it—is making us cower and hide when things get hard. It’s easy to not come forward. So how do companies and organizations make it safe to express your mistakes or voice your frustrations? No gu...
Oct 12, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Many companies strive to be more diverse, inclusive, and equitable. Many company leaders struggle to take transformative steps to do so. In this episode, we hear from Omar L Harris, leadership coach, speaker, and author, about how to do Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work thoughtfully. We know that companies and people improve when we embrace the diverse perspectives coming through our door. The first step? Listen and be open to understanding all that you don’t know. Then, you can tap in...
Oct 05, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Too many of us misuse our power. Whether we’re gossiping about someone else or becoming the victim, we’re using our power to relinquish responsibility—becoming the opposite of empowered. And the real tragedy? Misusing your power means denying the world of your gifts. When we suppress our power, we deprive others of all that we can do. Today, Christian De La Huerta helps us redefine courage and power. His book, Awakening the Soul of Power, is available wherever books are sold. Find him at , and s...
Sep 28, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 29
We all know that reading is good for us. So why don’t more of us make time for it? And how do we get others, including our children, to read more? Dr. Danny Brassell, known as “the world’s reading ambassador” doesn’t just preach the importance of reading—he models curiosity and seeds this quality in others. According to Brassell, “Your mind is like a parachute. It works better when it’s open.” With learning, we gain perspective. With perspective, we gain a better understanding of those around us...
Sep 21, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Successful people take risks. They also fail, and fail repeatedly. The people that we admire are the products of failure. So why are we sometimes afraid to fail ourselves? This week on CTTN, former Division I wrestler Jim Harshaw prompts us to press the button. Surround yourself with situations that teach you how to fail--run the 5k, ask for the raise, start the business, knowing that you may not achieve your desired outcome. Then, take a productive pause and evaluate. Shine a light on failure, ...
Sep 14, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 27
How many times have you been told: “just be yourself”? What if you’re still figuring out who you are? And what if you’re not even sure that you like yourself? Rob Riopel, coach, entrepreneur, and author, teaches people how to know themselves so that they can be themselves. Today, we talk about how to prioritize the things that matter to you and gain the courage to banish what doesn’t. Think being yourself is selfish? It is. It means that you’re living a life of passion. And it’s better for every...
Sep 07, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 26
We’ve long been aware that technology shapes the way we act. From the printing press to the television, major technological breakthroughs also shift the course of history, and they shape the identity of a generation. This week, we discuss such a phenomenon with Dr. Rick Chromey, the author of GenTech: An American Story of Technology, Change and Who We Really Are. Dr. Chromey argues that the people of an era are defined by more than just a moniker like Baby Boomer or Gen X—the major discoveries o...
Aug 31, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 25
We’re all afraid of something. So why do some of us cower while others dare to rise? This week, we sat down with John Davis, also known as The Corporate Action Hero, to learn how a stuntman hacks the flight or fight response. Davis argues that when we have faith, we latch onto the positive, exhale the negative, and continue to nourish ourselves with the air that feeds our fearlessness. If fear begets fear, then the inverse must also be true. John Davis is a speaker, fight director, and host of t...
Aug 24, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 24
We all have a message that we want to share with the world. But how do we overcome fear and become comfortable speaking in front of an audience? According to Mike Acker, to connect with others, we must first identify and own our weaknesses. When we know who we are and who we are not, we shed our perceived shortcomings and become our truest selves. Then, we can hone our strengths, share our message, and impact those around us. Mike Acker is a speaker, bestselling author, and executive trainer at ...
Aug 17, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Many of us are afraid of public speaking. This week, we hear from Sean Tyler Foley, author, keynote speaker, and speaker trainer about the self-created stories that sabotage us into fear. How can we gain the trust of our audience, and ultimately, ourselves? Perhaps we aren’t afraid of public speaking; we’re afraid of public judgment. Like this episode? Be sure to share it with your friends, and write us a review on Apple Podcasts. Sean Tyler Foley’s The Power to Speak Naked is available for pre-...
Aug 10, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Hema Vyas is an Omnipreneurial Psychologist, author and speaker that specializes in Corporate Wellness & Life Leadership. She joined me this week to discuss how our stories can determine our habits and how we can leverage trust to overcome our fears. If your imagination is getting the best of you set aside the time to listen. Leave us a rating and review on you Apple Podcast app while you're at it! Enjoy! Write to CTTN Podcast: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast
Aug 03, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Dave McNeff is the author of The Work-Life Balance Myth (McGraw-Hill). He is also a thought leader, executive advisor, jury trial consultant, profiling expert, workshop facilitator and keynote speaker. In this weeks episode Dave shared his ideas to help people create a plan to achieve harmony in life. His dry sense of humor had me entertained from the get-go. Be sure to grab a copy of his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Work-Life-Balance-Myth-Rethinking-Optimal/dp/1260468895 Write to CTTN...
Jul 27, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Mark Herschberg is the author of a new book called, 'The Career Toolkit.' He is also an instructor at MIT's Career Accelerator Program and a Fractional CTO for companies in the start-up world. Mark guested on the show this week to talk about his book, why he wrote it and how it evolved. It is a worthwhile read filled with practical advice for anyone at any age that might be struggling to start, change or redefine their career. Write to CTTN Podcast: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @...
Jul 20, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Rayz Kidz is an app that enables caregivers to keep children connected with their working parents. Cofounders, Annie Delaney and her dad, Bob Boudreau, joined me to talk about what inspired them to launch Rayz Kidz, what it's like to start a business during a pandemic and what they hope to accomplish over the next year. You can download the Rayz Kidz app on the App Store or on Google Play. Hope you enjoy! Write to CTTN Podcast: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast
Jul 13, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Dr. Christian Heim PhD is back for part 2 of our conversation. He and I explored the importance of belonging, feeling needed, what it means to be human and what we can do to make a difference for someone else. Be sure to check out his new book on mens mental health: Write to CTTN Podcast: For more information on JCE Consulting: jcegrp.com
Jul 06, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Storm Cunningham joined me this week to talk about the importance of restoring our communities and ultimately our planet. Storm is Executive Director of RECONOMICS Institute: The Society of Revitalization & Resilience Professionals, which helps ensure that communities worldwide have certified Revitalization & Resilience Facilitators. He is editor of REVITALIZATION: The Journal of Economic & Environmental Resilience, Storm tracks the latest trends and techniques in urban/rural regener...
Jun 29, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Steve Preda joined me this week to talk about what it takes to build a buyable business whether you plan to sell or not. Steve is a Leadership Team Guide, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build valuable businesses that propel them to their ideal lives. He is also the author of 'Buyable: Your Guide to Building a Self-Managing, Fast-Growing and High Profit Business. Building a Buyable business means creating an asset that is highly profitable and valuable, opening up options for the entrepreneur...
Jun 22, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 15
My guest this week is Kurian Mathew Tharakan, founder of Strategy Peak Sales & Marketing Advisors and a 27-year veteran of the sales and marketing industry. Mr. Tharakan is also the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “The 7 Essential Stories Charismatic Leaders Tell,” which details how anyone can move people and mountains with the power of story. Hope you enjoy! Write to CTTN Podcast: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast For more information on JCE Consulting: jcegrp.com...
Jun 15, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Sean Knox, with HireAlliance, joined me to talk about his journey as a millennial sales professional in the current environment. Success did not come easy for Sean, but he was patient, curious and surrounded by people that believed in him. These are just a few of the reasons why he is thriving today. Listen in if you are a manager that hires millennials or if you are a millennial making your way in sales. Sean's advice and perspectives are worth hearing. Write to CTTN Podcast: Follow us on Insta...
Jun 08, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Barry Moline, Executive Director at California Municipal Association and Author of the book, 'Connect,' joined me to talk about what it takes to successfully collaborate with other people. Barry, an engineer by trade and a leader in the utilities industry for many years shared several valuable ideas on how to get along with better with others. Equity of voice, assuming positive intent and civility are just a few of the concepts that we explored. Write to CTTN Podcast: Follow us on Instagram, Fac...
Jun 08, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Irvine Nugent, Ph.D., stopped by this week to talk about harnessing the power of emotions to develop deeper connections, make better decisions, and increase our influence. Irvine is an internationally recognized trainer and top-rated keynote speaker and is one of the few worldwide certified FACS coders, who are experts in reading facial emotions. A gifted storyteller, his programs are infused with passion, dynamism, and of course his natural Irish humor. He is the author of Leadership Lessons Fr...
Jun 08, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Dr. Marissa Pei, organizational psychologist, business coach, media personality and award-winning author joined me this week to talk about everything from happiness to suffering. Dr. Marissa shared her personal stories about recognizing unhappiness in her own life and how she dealt with it. She also explored Asian hate, why it exists and what each of us can do to help eliminate racism. This was a spirited conversation from beginning to end. Hope you enjoy. Write to CTTN Podcast: Follow us on Ins...
Jun 01, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 10
This week's guest is Dr. Christian Heim PhD; an award-winning Psychiatrist, Music Professor and Churchill fellow. During his 20 years as a doctor and 13 as a psychiatrist, Christian has heard the stories of 1000's of people, so he listens a lot. He speaks from a place of deep compassion and authority on Mental Health issues that are affecting us all in this new normal: anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, suicide, personality issues and relationship breakdown. Hope this conversation helpful ...
May 11, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 9
