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IDEAS+LEADERS

Elena Paweta
Effective communication skills are essential in your career. Each Monday, join Dr Elena Paweta, executive communication coach and TEDx organiser, as she interviews business leaders and entrepreneurs on business communication, leadership and building relationships. If you want to progress in your career, become more charismatic and impactful leader, or just want to hear advice from top business leaders, this is the podcast for you.
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Episodes

162. How to Communicate Better - Jane Hanson

In the episode 162 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Jane Hanson about my favourite topic - effective communication. Tune in to listen to the important tips for communication in business and everyday life. Jane Hanson is an Emmy award-winning television journalist and coach. She has spent over 30 years helping people learn to communicate better. Hanson focuses on three core elements: what you say, how you say it, and how your body language keeps it all in sync. Her social media links: ...

Oct 09, 202329 min

161. What Can we Learn from Burning Man - Duane Peterson

In the episode 161 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with my friend Duane Peterson about Burning Man and what we can bring from it to our everyday lives. Listen to our conversation on passion, joy, leadership, motivation, relationships and many more. Duane is a social entrepreneur with an eclectic 35-year career in socially responsible business, campaign management, government service and community involvement. He moved his family from California in 1996 to Vermont where he worked as Chief ...

Oct 02, 202324 min

160. How Self-Care Can Improve Your Career - Leila Rezaiguia

In the episode 160 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Leila Rezaiguia about the importance of self-care in business. Leila is an executive coach and accredited coaching supervisor who creates a nurturing and inclusive environment for her clients. With a deep commitment to fostering trust, psychological safety, and openness, she guides individuals to pause, reflect, breathe, and embark on a playful exploration of their identities and aspirations. You can contact Leila here: https://www.l...

Sep 25, 202335 min

159. On Entrepreneurship and Creating a Community - Samantha Tradelius

In the episode 159 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Samantha Tradelius about entrepreneurship and creating a dedicated community. Samantha is a co-founder of Commercial Coverage Insurance Agency, founder of The Sparkle Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping single women. You can contact Samantha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-tradelius/ Thank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that ...

Sep 18, 202320 min

158. How Women Leadership Can Save the World? - Belinda Clemmensen

In the episode 158 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Belinda Clemmensen about the female leadership, its impact on emerging global issues, about creating systemic changes in the world that is not built for women leaders. Belinda is a women’s leadership advocate, CEO of a female-led organization Women's Leadership Intensive, author of the book "Women, Leadership, and Saving the World". You can contact Belinda here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-clemmensen/ Thank you for joining me...

Sep 11, 202326 min

157. How to Lead with Significance - Joey Havens

In this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Joey Havens about leadership, about building the culture of trust, connection and openness. Listen to this episode if you are leading a team. Joey Havens, CPA, is currently serving HORNE as managing partner of strategic growth. He joined HORNE in 1984 and previously served as executive partner from 2012 to 2021, leading more than 1,800 team members to build the Wise Firm while passionately living out his life’s calling to help others se...

Sep 04, 202326 min

156. How to Take Your Business from Chaos to Calm - Michael McFall

In this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Michael McFall about transitioning from bootstrapping entrepreneur to a steady and effectiveleader of a sustainable organization. Michael McFall is the CEO of Biggby Coffee, a Michigan-based chain with more than 300 locations in 13 states. His previous book, Grind, examined how to get a start up off the ground, and Grow explores the next stage that we discuss during this episode. You can find Michael’s books here: https://shorturl.at/cz...

Aug 28, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 156

155. How to Lead an Organization - Cleveland Justis, Daniel Student

In this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Cleveland Justis and Daniel Student about their new book "Don't Lead Alone". We are discussing how to think like a system, act like a network and lead like a movement. Cleve and Daniel are experts in cross-sector collaboration, working with nonprofit, government, and corporate leaders to help form partnerships that produce the greatest social impact and business results. You can find more information about the book here: https://dontlea...

Aug 21, 202329 min

154. How to Manage Effectively in the Time of Covid, BLM and MeToo - Emily Tsitrian

In this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Emily Tsitrian about managing the team effectively in the times of crisis. We are discussing the aspects of leadership, team empowerment and work-life balance. After her first promotion to manager at Stripe, Emily had to get scrappy and creative to learn effective leadership through trial and error in the tech world. She decided to write her new book Make Me The Boss when she couldn't find the book that she needed after her first big pr...

Aug 14, 202326 min

153. Leadership and Culture - Paul Epstein

In this episode I am speaking with Paul Epstein about his approach to leadership and organizational culture. A lot of valuable actionable tips on self-leadership in this episode - do not miss this one! Paul is a globally recognized keynote speaker, #1 bestselling author of "The Power of Playing Offense", and Chief Impact Officer for PurposePoint. He is known for transforming underperforming NBA teams into top financial performers and breaking every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history as...

Aug 07, 202329 minEp. 153

152. Gender Equality in Sales Leadership - Kelley O’Keefe

In this episode I am speaking with Kelley O'Keeffe about the importance of women driving revenue in business. What are our superpowers and how can we generate sales and revenue in our businesses. Kelley O'Keeffe, MBA, is an Entrepreneur focused on helping women empower themselves economically. She is the Founder and CEO of Empowered Engagement, a consultative agency whose mission is to support female leaders in business by assisting them with sales and revenue generation, improving their cash fl...

Jul 31, 202329 minEp. 152

151. How to Take Your Business to the Next Level - Nida Leardprasopsuk

In this episode I am speaking with Nida Leardprasopsuk about getting your business to the next level and becoming uncontested, unrivaled and unforgettable.If you want to set yourself apart from the rest - this episode is a must listen for you. Nida is a top-tier business consultant, mindset coach, and former Fortune 500 executive with more than two decades of experience in marketing and business. You can contact Nida here: www.nidaleard.com Thank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADE...

Jul 24, 202333 min

150. How to Achieve High-Performance Mindset - Reiner Kraft

In the episode 150 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Reiner Kraft about achieving high-performance mindset. Reiner Kraft is a seasoned technology leader, engineer, scientist, technical advisor, trainer, executive leadership expert and a teacher who shares transformative principles of presence, mind management and biohacking using the latest science of epigenetics. You can contact Reiner here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reiner/ Thank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS....

Jul 17, 202334 minEp. 150

149. Key to Leading Sustainable Change - Marsha Acker

In this episode I am speaking to Marsha Acker about leading change in the organisation. Marsha is the founder and CEO of TeamCatapult, a respected and sought-after leadership development firm that equips leaders, at all levels, to facilitate and lead sustainable behavioral change. She partners with leaders and leadership teams to clarify their desired change, develop communicative competence and think together - accessing their collective intelligence to bring about change. You can contact Marsh...

Jul 10, 202326 minEp. 149

148. Leadership Lessons from a Music Director - Laura Jackson

In the episode 148 I am speaking with Laura Jackson about her career as a conductor and a music director. We are discussing leadership lessons, especially for female leaders. Listen to this insightful conversation. Laura Jackson serves as music director and conductor of Nevada’s Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. She wins praise for her passionate artistry, creative leadership, and commitment to community engagement. Laura is known nationally and internationally for both her innovative composer-in-res...

Jul 03, 202336 minEp. 148

147. How to Get Rid of Limiting Beliefs - Shelly Lefkoe

In the episode 147 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Shelly Lefkoe about getting rid of limiting beliefs. Listen to this powerful episode to realise what limits you and how to overcome it. Shelly Lefkoe is the author of the Revolutionary Lefkoe Method. Her science-based method has helped over 200,000 people in over 120 countries experience profound life shifts by getting rid of hidden limiting beliefs. Permanently. Other programs give you advice and tools on how to cope with your chall...

Jun 26, 202330 minEp. 147

146. On Succeeding in Business - Nicole Durio

In the episode 146 I am speaking with Nicole Durio about curren business situation andwhat we can do to adapt to it as leaders. It is a great conversation with interesting insights! Nicole Michelle Durio, CPA, has more than 25 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, advisory services, business consulting, CFO services and internal and external auditing. When Nicole was laid off from her job as an Executive Director with an international, public accounting firm, earning a multiple...

Jun 19, 202323 minEp. 146

145. Prioritizing Self-Care in Business - Chris McDonald

In the episode 145 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Chris Mcdonald on the tips for introducing everyday self-care routine into your everyday busy business life. Listen to get several insights and aha moments on how you can easily improve the quality of your life. Chris McDonald is a licenced professional councelor and holistic provider in North Raleigh. She is a yoga teacher who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma. You can contact Chris here: HER WEBISTE: ho...

Jun 12, 202321 min

144. Self-Leadership and Acheiving Goals - Irene Riad

In the episode 144 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Irene Riad about increasing our self-awareness in order to become better leaders. Irene Riad is Founder of SIGHTcet, The Self-Mastery Coaching Institute. She has over 3 decades of experience as an expert in the field of unlimited potential, and the science and art of our being which is a dynamic mosaic of emotional, cultural, physical, mental, spiritual, and universal intelligences. Irene’s mission is to help people reset their sight...

Jun 05, 202327 min

143. How to Use Intuition in Business - Laetitia Andrac

In the episode 143 I am speaking with Laetitia Andrac about the intuition in business. How to use it to make decisions about very tangible things, like pricing for example? Listen to our interesting conversation to find out. Laetitia Andrac is an energetics & strategy business mentor (aka a ‘business doula’). She is the founder of Essential Shift Consulting where she helps women leaders & entrepreneurs in creating a soul aligned business, career & life without burning out. She believ...

May 29, 202331 min

142. Intentional Mastery In Business - William Buist

In this episode I am speaking with William Buist on how to make effective decisions in business to achieve the desired results. Tune in to find out how to achieve mastery in business. William Buist enables business owners to become the masters of their markets, operate more effectively, and stand out from all their competitors. With a strategic focus on building better business every day, his clients are at the heart of their work, making better decisions, and empowered to excel. You can contact...

May 22, 202327 min

141. How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur - Matt Westfield

In the episode 141 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Matt Westfield about what it takes to start and to succeed as an entrepreneur. Matt is a serial entrepreneur/Investor in tech for over 30 years, having built virtual worlds in the 90’s, then the world’s first anti-fraud software for the FBI. He is currently an Owner/Partner in 4 companies. He was the founder in 7 early startups with 4 cash exits. Matt is the lead mentor for international development for the Governors Office of Econom...

May 15, 202325 min

140. How to Defreeze if You are Speaking in a Foreign Language - Lana Ivanova

In the episode 140 I am speaking with Lana Ivanova about the confidence in speaking, especially if you are speaking in a foreign language. Lana is a communication coach, business trainer, TEDx speakers' mentor. After leaving the organizational consulting sphere, she helps people find their unique communication style and express themselves openly. Lana's primary goal is to support non-natives of different ways of life to speak up in English and tell their own stories. She is a long-time member of...

May 08, 202334 min

139. Best Social Media Marketing Strategies - Dylan Vanas

In the episode 139 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Dylan Vanas about the best social media marketing strategies and building a personal brand online. Dylan Vanas is a digital marketing entrepreneur, founder and CEO of AgencyBox, a whitelabel platform that has helped more than 3,500 agencies run profitable businesses, and co-founder of Mindful Agency, an agency that works with some of the top personalities and brands in the world, helping them dominate their online presence. You can c...

May 01, 202322 min

138. How to Speak With Confidence - Mike Acker

In the episode 138 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Mike Acker about the main elements of speaking with confidence. Mike Acker is an executive communication coach, a keynote speaker, and the author of ten books, including SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE, published by Wiley in December 2022. His books have been translated into several languages and appeared on numerous booklists, with his first book being designated as the #1 book on overcoming fear of speaking on Forbes.com. You can contact Mik...

Apr 24, 202332 min

137. On Increasing Employee Engagement - Paul ter Wal

In the episode 137 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Paul ter Wal about the importance of employee engagement and the ways to increase it. Paul ter Wal and his consulting company Team ANDARE make healthy businesses better with the belief that happiness makes money. Leading with his core values, Paul establishes consulting engagements that help companies identify and truly live their own values. He shows companies that when they see every employee's full potential, and facilitate them t...

Apr 17, 202327 minEp. 137

136. The Power of Not Knowing it All - Mihaela Berciu

In the episode 136 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Mihaela Berciu about leading confidently and fearlessly without needing to constantly prove yourself. Using her Core Values Model Mihaela works with the board members, top-level managers, angel investors and senior professionals seeking to excel in their careers and improve performance to drive even greater success. Mihaela was the host of a national TV show viewed by hundreds of thousands and she is the author of two bestselling boo...

Apr 10, 202323 minEp. 136

135. How to Build a Social Media Presence - Lauren Litt

Episode 135 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast is all about building social media presence. In this episode we are speaking with Lauren Litt about strategic approach to creating and batching content and creating and marketing plan. Lauren is an owner and lead social media manager at Lil Shameless Plug. She is helping creative entrepreneurs to build an online presence. You can contact Lauren on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lauren.litt/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-litt/ Her website h...

Apr 03, 202337 minEp. 135

134. Activating the Power of Women in Business - Kay Ready

In the episode 134 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Kay Ready about increasing confidence and activating the power of women in business. Kay Ready is an empowerment strategist and speaker, Kay has coached many women on how to transform their lives by building relationships, recognizing their purpose, realizing their value and activating their power from within. You can connect with Kay on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kayready_empowers/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-...

Mar 27, 202327 minEp. 134

133. Finding Fulfillment in Business - Matt Hogan

In the episode 133 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast we are speaking with Matt Hogan about finding fulfillment and listening to your intuition in business. Matt Hogan is a professional coach. He works with leaders, entrepreneurs and executives to find purpose and clarity in their work and lives. Matt has an endless fascination and devotion to the path of self-mastery and living an aligned life. From the lows of depression and attempted suicide to riding the highs of corporate climbing, exiting corporate ...

Mar 20, 202331 min
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