Today's guest is Mark Brodinsky, a writer, accomplished speaker, Emmy winner and a passionate believer in the power of your story. It is his mission to positively impact the lives of a billion people with his "You Matter" Movement. Mark worked many years in the TV industry as an Emmy-Award winning writer and producer. The creative process of working as a TV news producer helped him to think on his feet and to think about what change he can help to bring about in the world using his gifts and tal...
Sep 26, 2023•51 min•Ep. 493
If not, why not? = = = = = Thank you for supporting the show! Your 5-star rating and review makes a difference -- it's easy to leave one and it helps spread the word about the podcast! = = = = = My latest book, The Far Unlit Unknown -- is available everywhere books are sold including Audible! Get your copy and learn more about it here Are we connected yet on social? @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)...
Sep 20, 2023•6 min•Ep. 492
Bryce Henson is the CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastestgrowing fitness boot camp franchise. Having nearly 20 years of Fitness Business experience and owning his own Fit Body location, his passion is spreading fitness to the world through business coaching. Through Fit Body Boot Camp’s World Wide growth, Bryce has overseen hundreds of gyms successfully launched throughout North America. Most importantly, he helps his Franchise Partners grow their profits while helping to offset the obe...
Sep 16, 2023•53 min•Ep. 491
Just about everyone knows that the American Dream as it was once presented is no longer attainable. It's not that the dream itself is dead -- it simply needs to be redefined. Today's guest is Tim Yurek, a highly accomplished financial consultant veteran and thought leader in his industry who is leading the conversation about how to redefine and achieve the new American Dream. Time believes the best leaders question everything and in our conversation, he talks about why. As the founder and CEO of...
Aug 29, 2023•51 min•Ep. 490
Tony Castillo is a leader in the wellness industry with a passion for teaching about optimizing our health and fitness. We had a lot of fun discussing the myths and misunderstandings flooding the Internet these days about health and fitness, and ways to tell the truth from the lies. Not only is Tony knowledgable, but he loves to laugh. We also shared personal stories about the pain we each experienced as fat kids in a culture that is not kind to people who carry extra weight. I learned a lot abo...
Aug 22, 2023•56 min•Ep. 489
Answering the call to leadership comes with many benefits. Here on PYP, conversations often revolve around all the great results choosing leadership as a life path brings. But if we're being honest with ourselves, leadership hurts sometimes. Today's guest Luis Scott talks candidly about the painful side of leadership, while also shining a light on why there is no better option to pursue. Luis Scott is a highly respected attorney, sought-after speaker and the owner of 8 Figure Firm Consulting and...
Aug 15, 2023•48 min•Ep. 488
Who doesn't want to make better use of the limited time we have? Today's guest, Barbara Turley, understands the needs of busy professionals these days and through her business, helps them get more out of each day without sacrificing results. Barbara is an investor and entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of The Virtual Hub, a business she started by accident that scaled quickly to become one of the leading companies that integrates in-house trained virtual assistants into client businesses. Thi...
Aug 08, 2023•53 min•Ep. 487
3 specific skills that can come in handy in pursuit of living the good life. = = = = = Dirk van Reenen episode on the insane rate of change today Loneliness is akin to smoking 15 cigarettes a day Loneliness and heart disease = = = = = Thank you for supporting the show! Your 5-star rating and review makes a difference -- it's easy to leave one and it helps spread the word about the podcast! = = = = = My latest book, The Far Unlit Unknown -- is available everywhere books are sold including Audible...
Aug 01, 2023•23 min•Ep. 486
Catherine Tindall knows taxes and is committed to teaching people about how to maximize their money and minimize their taxes. Catherine is a CPA with the accounting firm Dominion Enterprise Services, and she specializes in strategic income tax approaches to help clients navigate tax codes and regulations including the Employee Retention Credit. In today's conversation, Catherine takes us into her world of accounting to shed light on some common misconceptions and misperceptions about taxes with ...
Jul 18, 2023•48 min•Ep. 485
In today's solo episode, Mary Lou explores several important leadership lessons that matter to anyone who is answering the call to leadership from the movie "Air" starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, and Viola Davis. Resources Episode 483: John Gumas on the 5 Step Process for Building Your Brand Shoe Dog by Phil Knight = = = = = As always -- thank you for supporting the show! Your 5-star rating and review makes a difference -- it's easy to leave one and it helps spread the word about...
Jul 15, 2023•25 min•Ep. 484
A veteran of the branding, advertising, and interactive marketing industry, John founded Gumas Advertising in 1984. Today, the award-winning firm is consistently named one of the top branding and interactive marketing firms by the California Business Times. John is recognized as one of the country’s foremost authorities on Challenger Brand Marketing®. He is the author of two books “Marketing Smart” and “Challenger Brand Marketing” which describe how challenger brands can effectively develop mark...
Jul 11, 2023•55 min•Ep. 483
It's fitting to bring you James Cluskey today as the 2023 Wimbledon Championships are playing out right now in London. James is a former professional tennis player turned entrepreneur and private tennis coach to Sir Richard Branson. He represented Ireland in the Davis Cup from 2006-2015 and won 15 professional titles, with a career-high ranking of 145 in the world. In 2018, James and three others broke the Guinness World Record for the longest doubles tennis match, playing continuously for over ...
Jul 06, 2023•53 min•Ep. 482
The recent rise of vulnerability as a conversation topic, as a characteristic of effective leadership, and as a concept we are now expected to understand and embrace is the subject of today's episode. People are talking about it everywhere -- as well as abusing it to gain favors and attention. It's become a thing and as such, it's worth exploring. = = = = = As always -- thank you for supporting the show! Your 5-star rating and review makes a difference -- it's easy to leave one and it helps spre...
Jul 04, 2023•21 min•Ep. 481
Get ready for the fun energy! My guest this week is Mario Lanzarotti and he exudes excitement and enthusiasm for all of life! From CEO’s to Olympians and mission-driven entrepreneurs, Mario Lanzarotti helps high-achievers all across the globe gain the mental clarity and focus necessary to achieve what would normally take years, in 6 months or less. Mario is highly skilled in helping participants overcome mental and emotional blockages, which enables them to reach a much higher level of performan...
Jun 29, 2023•56 min•Ep. 480
In today's solo episode, I dive into a topic we don't often discuss -- certainly not collectively or culturally. But it's an important topic and it's one that affects each of us throughout our lives. I'm talking about the way death impacts us as leaders -- of our lives, in our businesses, and at work -- and ways we can keep moving forward even when life as we've known it no longer exists. = = = = = Listen to my conversation with Dan Caldwell here: http://playyourpositionpodcast.com/dan/ = = = = ...
Jun 26, 2023•28 min•Ep. 479
When it comes to building networks, many believe that you need to know a lot of people or spend a lot of time networking, but Alice Tang has proven otherwise. As a Vice President and Partner at a full service multi-generational full service financial planning firm in Oregon, a top female producer in the financial industry, and a sought-after speaker, she has built her business and success by focusing on creating and deepening relationships one connection at a time. Originating from humble beginn...
Jun 22, 2023•48 min•Ep. 478
Marybeth Gregg is the President and Founder of the International Center for Women’s Leadership. Throughout her 30+ year career, she has worked in human development for several global corporations in addition to her extensive individual coaching work with clients in the business and not-for-profi t arena. In 2012, Marybeth founded what is now The Inter- national Center for Women’s Leadership. This woman-owned-and-operated organization is dedicated to supporting women during personal life changes,...
Jun 14, 2023•48 min•Ep. 477
Imagine working on the leadership team for a renowned organization that services thousands of customers -- only to learn that not everyone on the team is operating ethically or morally. What would you do? Today's guest found himself in this position and his story of what happened after his discovery is the topic of his book -- and of our conversation. If leadership matters to you in any way, you don't want to miss this episode. Gordon Graham gives us a front row seat to what happens when corrupt...
Jun 07, 2023•52 min•Ep. 476
In today's episode, I reflect on a poignant self-leadership lesson I learned as an adolescent about sun exposure -- and the impact foolishness can have on our lives. = = = = = As always -- thank you for supporting the show! Your 5-star rating and review makes a difference -- it's easy to leave one and it helps spread the word about the podcast! = = = = = My latest book, The Far Unlit Unknown -- is available everywhere books are sold! Get your copy and learn more about it here Are we connected ye...
May 29, 2023•12 min•Ep. 475
What does it take to optimize a small business for scale? For many small business owners, scaling can feel overwhelming and out of reach. In today's episode, I talk with Paul Jackson who sees things very differently. Paul is the Founder and CEO at Method — the complete process automation tool for businesses that use QuickBooks and Xero. He believes that building small business software with a one-sizefits-all mentality is lazy and outdated. This firm belief, paired with his experience as a self-...
May 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 474
You might remember Zack Slingsby of Human Factor Media from my previous conversation with him. I invited him back to the show recently to talk about a short film he and his team made called "26" -- A guy considers getting married at 26 (watch it on YouTube here): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKeBbagtOoQ&t=764s In today's episode, Zack and I discuss this creative project along with the power of storytelling through short films; how the landscape of filmmaking has changed since the Internet...
May 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 473
Get ready to be inspired! With us today is Melissa Hughes, founder of Live Rich, Spread Wealth—a business (and movement) that is all about helping people live richer lives as a result of becoming their best selves. Melissa is a best-selling author, speaker, and master business coach that became a self-made millionaire by the age of 31! Known as The Guru of Implementation®, Melissa’s success, and that of her clients, is a result of her practical, proven systems for business and life success. Her ...
May 19, 2023•51 min•Ep. 472
As the co-founder and CEO of Groove, an online coworking community and mobile app for solopreneurs, Josh is building on his passion for community to help transform the way people on wavy career paths (solopreneurs, freelancers, creatives) can find support and human connection to help them accomplish great things. Josh’s career itself follows a wavy path — after working as an engineer, he studied meditation as a way to combat his burnout, spending time learning at ashrams in India. He brought tog...
May 11, 2023•48 min•Ep. 471
Artificial Intelligence is here, and it's not the problem. Let's get real about what the problem really is. = = = = = * Attention mid to senior level professionals! Have you answered the call to leadership and are thinking about leaving a meaningful legacy that makes a difference? Registration for the Inspire Impact Lead Workshop is now open! * (secure your spot now -- space is limited) = = = = = As always, Team PYP -- thank you for supporting the show! = = = = = My latest book, The Far Unlit Un...
May 04, 2023•17 min•Ep. 470
The business landscape gets noisier every day which makes getting found, getting noticed, and getting bigger problems most face. What's a company to do? According to Kevin Maney, the answer is category design. In today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, Kevin explains just what category design is, why it matters, plus so much more about what it takes to succeed today in business. Kevin Maney is co-author of Play Bigger and has been a bestselling author and award-winning columnist writi...
Apr 28, 2023•55 min•Ep. 469
Every leader knows doing everything ourselves is a cardinal sin...yet so many of us continue to insist "no one else can do what we do as well as we can do what we do." Yikes. This mindset gets a lot of us into scalding hot water when we could be leisurely swimming in a pool that's at just the right temperature. In today's conversation with the Chief Revenue Officer for BELAY, Lisa Seal guides us through the process of handing over tasks and systems to capable allies who want to help us grow our ...
Apr 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 468
John Ovrom is the President and Founder of Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG). He founded the company on a simple principle – the desire to help fellow entrepreneurs. What started as John helping friends and previous business connections, quickly evolved into a consulting business, and the creation of The Ovrom Group, that became the Exit Consulting Group, Inc. in 2009. John has an entrepreneurial spirit, and is constantly coming up with new, inspiring, creative, and innovative ideas. A serial en...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 467
In Part 2 of my conversation with MiMi Chau, a Business and Transformation Coach + Reiki Master, MiMi and I dive into some deeper topics about success, embracing change, and love including: The differences between masculine and feminine energy and what we need to know about each kind for generating success in business and life; Why everyone has both kinds of energy present at all times regardless of how you identify; What each kind of energy means to us as leaders at work and in the home; "Third...
Apr 05, 2023•52 min•Ep. 466
MiMi Chau first appeared here on the Play Your Position Podcast in 2014. A lot has happened in MiMi's life since then! In Part 1 of my conversation with MiMi Chau, MiMi shares the latest iteration of her leadership journey. Not only did she meet her soulmate Henry since the last time we talked, but she had her son and a few business experiences that didn't work out. Today, MiMi is a Business and Transformation Coach + Reiki Master who helps clients honor their Divine Feminine in all aspects of t...
Mar 31, 2023•52 min•Ep. 465
One of the biggest barriers to experiencing more fulfillment, more joy, and more happiness in life is the lack of skill we have in talking to ourselves intelligently. We talk to ourselves all day long...and what we say can definitely use some improvement! I work on developing this skill every day and it does make a difference. In today's episode, I share a couple of ways to do this so that you can benefit from an increase in intelligent self-talk. = = = = = My latest book, The Far Unlit Unknown ...
Mar 28, 2023•25 min•Ep. 464
