Veteran career coach Marc Miller gives pro-tips to understanding your core talents to find more fulfillment at work. You’ll Learn: How to find career fulfillment by discovering your core talents Big open-ended questions to ask at your next job interview Generational echoes and how to better understand each other About Marc Marc Miller’s career journey included 22 years at IBM, several thriving tech startups, a painful stint as a high school teacher, a gig raising funds for the Jewish Community A...
Jan 27, 2017•33 min
Refound CEO and author Jonathan Raymond explains how personal and professional growth are one thing, not two. You’ll Learn: How you can become the leader your team is waiting for The makings of a perfect conversation Approaches to receiving feedback constructively About Jonathan After twenty years of not being able to decide whether he was a business development guy or a personal growth teacher, Jonathan stopped trying to figure it out. He’s the owner of Refound, an online training startup that ...
Jan 25, 2017•32 min
Celebrated business coach Toku McCree shares curated wisdom gleaned from his coaching clients and years of zen monastery reflection on his career spanning over 30 jobs. You’ll Learn: Why you should find your 4% edge and lean on it What is mindfulness and how to apply it in the office Three keys to growth About Toku Toku works with brilliant leaders who are obsessed with greatness and helps them understand that ‘success’ is just the beginning of an amazing life and not the destination. Items Ment...
Jan 23, 2017•33 min
Brandeis Professor Andy Molinsky lays out a powerful framework for reaching beyond your current capabilities. You'll Learn: The psychological roadblocks that hinder us from reaching beyond our skills Why it’s worth it exiting your comfort zone Andy’s research-based three Cs for stepping outside your comfort zone About Andy Andy Molinsky is a Professor of International Management and Organizational Behavior at the Brandeis International Business School. He is the author of Global Dexterity (HBR P...
Jan 20, 2017•42 min
Dr. Beverly Kaye discusses how to get great employees to stick around with “stay interviews” and more…whether the great employee is you or your direct reports! You’ll Learn: Why should conduct a stay interview instead of an exit interview How to ask your manager for what you really need to stay The top reasons employees stay or go About Beverly Founder and Chairwoman of Career Systems International, Dr. Beverly Kaye is an international bestselling author and a leading authority in the world of m...
Jan 18, 2017•28 min
2U Vice President of IT Artie Jordan talks software and soft skills and how they can be applied to any workplace. You’ll Learn: How to keep your team agile Common pitfalls in communication The most important soft skill that your team should practice now About Artie Artie is a member of 2U’s tech leadership team, former member of the Obama for America team, and founding board member of CSTUY, a non-profit dedicated to bringing opportunities in computer science and technology to middle and high sc...
Jan 13, 2017•27 min
Business Improv Founder Bob Kulhan reveals how improv techniques can be applied to the workplace. You’ll Learn: How improv’s “Yes, and…” philosophy can enrich many facets of work Improv’s wisdom on conducting better meetings How to reframe difficult conversations with “Yes, and…” About Bob Bob Kulhan is the Founder, President and CEO of Business Improv®, and a world-class leader in creating experiential training and development programs for corporations of all scopes and sizes. Based in New York...
Jan 11, 2017•41 min
R. Michael Anderson talks about identifying self-limiting beliefs and how to overcome them. You’ll Learn: How anxiety offers helpful clues for your personal development Best practices in overcoming limiting beliefs A simple way to deal with stress About Michael R. Michael Anderson is founder of The Executive JOY Institute. He specializes in teaching organizations, leaders, and individuals how to become even more successful through psychology, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness. His unique b...
Jan 09, 2017•36 min
Chris McGoff discusses universal patterns in human behavior and offers his take on what integrity really means. You’ll Learn: Approaches to building powerful alliances What the word “integrity” truly means–and how to solidify it your team Fatal patterns to watch out for in the workplace About Chris Chris McGoff is the founder of The Clearing, Inc., where he guides organizations to tackle their most complex and high-stake problems. Using his book, “The PRIMES: How Any Group Can Solve Any Problem ...
Jan 06, 2017•41 min
Andrew discusses how collecting letters and business cards from CEOs contributed to his quick rise to Executive Vice-President. You’ll Learn: Key lessons repeated among 500 letters from CEOs How to change “I don’t know” from a negative to a positive Effective approaches for mentor relationship building About Andrew Andrew is a founding member of 2U and head of university partnership and corporate development. He is uniquely good at relationship management and has had the quirky hobby of writing ...
Jan 04, 2017•34 min
Pat McDaniel shares some of his wisest insights about decision-making fallacies and victories. You’ll Learn: A 5-step process to better decision making Unexpected hidden influences that affect your decision making How to maintain an openness to contrary information About Pat Pat McDaniel is the founder of WiseInsights.net a website dedicated to helping motivated but weary people keep moving forward by finding the smartest path toward their success. Pat is passionate about sharing his story about...
Jan 02, 2017•39 min
My uncle and first speaking mentor, Topper Steinman, shares his genius on how to enter into tricky conversational territory. You'll Learn: How to talk about just about anything, with anyone Rules of engagement for effectively handling confrontation Approaches for moving from ‘what’ and ‘so what’ to ‘now what’ About Topper Topper Steinman is a counselor and consultant from Champaign, Il. with 40 years experience in teaching, counseling, and consulting. As a workshop facilitator and speaker, his t...
Dec 23, 2016•38 min
Michelle Tillis Lederman shares approaches to finding what’s likable in yourself to conveying it to others. You’ll Learn: How to form your self-perception to guide other’s perception of you The power of opening yourself up to feedback How to use curiosity for creating connections in conversation About Michelle Michelle Tillis Lederman is known for her energetic, engaging, and authentic presentations. An expert on workplace communications and relationships, Michelle’s mission is to help people co...
Dec 21, 2016•41 min
Master resilience trainer and former drill instructor Sean Douglas shares lessons on overcoming a self-defeating mindset and growing in the midst of adversity. You’ll Learn: Why you should develop a gratitude habit How to get over self-defeating behavior Approaches for sustaining your energy throughout the day About Sean Sean Douglas was born in Detroit, MI, July 23, 1983. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a Certified Master Resilience Trainer, and a professional Inspirational Speaker. Sean...
Dec 19, 2016•47 min
ActiveInbox founder Andy Mitchell shares insights gleaned from years of collaborating with the many diverse users of his email and task management software product. You’ll Learn: Why email won’t die for a while… and what to do in the meantime Why we experience euphoria at an empty inbox, and how to get there more often How to avoid the productivity death spiral triggered by working late About Andy Andy Mitchell is the founder of ActiveInbox for Gmail, an email tool and task manager combined into...
Dec 16, 2016•31 min
Colonel Jill Morgenthaler draws from her vast experiences to combine broad wisdom principles with tactical tips that are valuable both on the battlefield and in the workforce. You’ll Learn: What it takes to stare down Saddam Hussein The effects of radiating confidence – and how to do it How to succeed in any project with several courses of action About Colonel Jill Colonel Jill Morgenthaler was one of the first women to enter an experimental class for women in the US Army ROTC and train as an eq...
Dec 14, 2016•34 min
Eliot Wagonheim deconstructs how to achieve goals and offers a useful mindset to adopt in order advance in the right direction. You’ll Learn: Why you should switch to the Fire, Aim… Ready mindset Why you should rethink doing your yearly evaluation An innovative way for sketching out expectations About Eliot Eliot Wagonheim is a speaker, strategist, author, educator and business lawyer with thirty years experience helping clients embrace, rather than inhibit, innovation. Through his Outlawyer pla...
Dec 12, 2016•48 min
Fashion guru Sharon Haver offers perspective on how to make people look powerful and professional at work. You’ll Learn: Three key ingredients to a style upgrade that will make you look knowledgeable and professional How to find a wardrobe that fits comfortably, looks good and doesn’t break the bank Why dressing how you want to be perceived is critical About Sharon Sharon Haver teaches professionals to look like they’re worth it, so that they can create a relevant, authentic modern image. Halfwa...
Dec 09, 2016•28 min
Robert D. Smith counts up the days and gives pro-tips on how to make each one count. You’ll Learn: Two questions to ensure you’re not wasting time A fun framework for tackling big projects How to trick yourself into feeling more excited about the task before you About Robert Robert D. Smith (TheRobertD) has managed and overseen the career of Andy Andrews , a three-time New York Times best-selling author. He has served as a private consultant to numerous best-selling authors, speakers, entertaine...
Dec 07, 2016•45 min
Stacey Dyer shares how she applied best thinking practices to planning a kick ass wedding, and how we can use the same techniques to plan anything. You’ll Learn: How to avoid future mishaps with the time machine methodology A 5-card hand that you should have in your back pocket to spark great ideas and solutions Best practices for self-motivation About Stacey Stacey Dyer is currently a corporate Director of Customer Experience Design. Stacey is grateful for the mentors she’s had in her career, a...
Dec 05, 2016•49 min
Michael Dolan shows us the way to deeper development as truly productive professionals. You’ll Learn: Pitfalls to look out for that hinder a deeper development What’s a “positive no” how to deliver one Tips and tricks to upgrade your workflow process About Michael Before he found his calling as an executive coach, Michael spent 15 years in corporate management, leading teams in the advertising, consumer marketing, and design industries, where he gained deep appreciation for the intense personal ...
Dec 02, 2016•36 min
Maneesh Sethi proves that a little shock goes a long way and shares other hacks for forming great habits. You’ll Learn: Helpful things to do everyday to make your day go smoother Fundamental questions to ask to realign yourself with your goals How to hack your emotions About Maneesh Maneesh Singh Sethi is an American author and internet entrepreneur . He authored Game Programming for Teens when he was sixteen years old. He is best known as the founder of the behavior modification wristband Pavlo...
Nov 30, 2016•33 min
Farnoosh Brock shares key lifestyle shifts to help make you healthier and more productive. You’ll Learn: How being healthier will make you accomplish more in a shorter amount of time Optimal options to integrate into your 15-minute morning routine Approaches to finding, developing, and building confidence About Farnoosh Farnoosh Brock is an entrepreneur, author, and business coach. After a successful corporate career at a Fortune 100, she started Prolific Living Inc. to fulfill her diverse entre...
Nov 28, 2016•41 min
Science genius Dan Caspi talks automation, software, and why we shouldn’t be afraid to learn a little code. You’ll Learn: Processes that you can automate that you didn’t know you needed to Nifty hacks to help you maximize Excel A checklist to serve your need for computer speed. About Dan Dan has a PhD. In Organic Chemistry and is a senior scientist at AbbVie. He is also currently serving in a hybrid Process Chemistry/Chemical Engineering position as a member of the Center for Reaction Engineerin...
Nov 21, 2016•35 min
Michelle Gielan returns with even more ways to spread positive energy for positive results. You’ll Learn: The ABCs to formulating solutions How to weaken the power of negative thoughts Keeping up to date with current events while remaining positive About Michelle Michelle Gielan, national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness . Michelle is the Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research and is partnered with Arianna ...
Nov 18, 2016•32 min
Lawyer Kwame Christian guides us through effective persuasion and negotiation in any situation. You'll Learn: The first crucial step to negotiation How to discover your limits by practicing rejection therapy What it takes to be a confident, powerful negotiator About Kwame Kwame Christian is passionate about teaching business professionals how to negotiate and be more persuasive. He sees himself as a professional problem solver and works with businesses and individuals to come up with tailored ne...
Nov 16, 2016•39 min
Graphic designer Prescott Perez-Fox gets creative in finding solutions to getting in the zone, maintaining a smooth workflow, and more. You’ll Learn: Great habits that your future self will thank you for How small rituals will help your team power through a project The classic/evolutionary/revolutionary system for generating broad alternatives About Prescott Prescott Perez-Fox is a New Jersey-based graphic designer and brand developer with more than 14 years of experience in branding, packaging,...
Nov 14, 2016•30 min
Lawyer and mentoring enthusiast Jolene Blackbourn makes the case for helping others to help ourselves. You’ll Learn: What you think you know about your job, but you actually don’t How not to add a task to your to-do list A drag and drop tip to collecting praise About Jolene Jolene has been an in-house attorney with a major insurance company for almost 10 years. She serves as a mentor to many new attorneys and helps prospective law students determine whether law school is right for them. She also...
Nov 11, 2016•38 min
Public Relations whiz Mac Prichard shares how to grow your network by building lasting relationships and responding with generosity. You'll Learn How to navigate the “hidden” job market The step-by-step of a successful informational interview How to grow your network with generosity About Mac Mac is the founder and president of Prichard Communications, a public relations agency that serves top-tier foundations, nonprofits and purpose driven brands across the country. He provides strategic counse...
Nov 09, 2016•32 min
Professor and author Mark Allen presents different opportunities to climb the corporate ladder, even if you don’t want to be a manager. You’ll Learn: 1. Alternatives to the traditional managerial track 2. Why going for manager may not be optimal…even if you’re a top performer 3. Means of valuing your team in the workplace About Mark Dr. Mark Allen is an educator, speaker, consultant, and author who specializes in talent management and corporate universities. He is the author of Aha Moments in Ta...
Nov 07, 2016•40 min
