What does it take to build trust? Do we even really know what trust means? There’s a lot that goes into truly understanding the idea of trust and today’s guest is an absolute expert on the subject. He studied it, wrote his thesis on it, has written a book about it, and has now dedicated his business and life’s work to building trust. Darryl Stickel is the author of Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World and the founder of Trust Unlimited. Through Trust Unlimited, Darryl tea...
Aug 24, 2022•32 min
Accessibility is not only an important consideration for organizations, but in today’s world, it is absolutely necessary. Did you know that 1 in 4 people have a disability? This population may not be interacting with your business due to lack of accessibility. Today’s guest brings to light a lot of staggering statistics and the challenges people may have engaging with a business’s online presence. Mike Iannelli is the co-founder and CRO of Ablr, a Disability Inclusion and Digital Accessibility c...
Aug 17, 2022•29 min
We hear the word innovation quite often in the business world, but what does it actually mean? And more importantly, are we making space for innovation? Today’s guest helps us hone in on what innovation really means and what amazing things are possible when we cultivate a culture for innovators. Liz Varones is the founder and managing director of Anthos Consulting with prior experience in the corporate world. Anthos is an organization that really focuses on helping leaders and their teams to be ...
Aug 10, 2022•25 min
In a time when talent acquisition and retention is a huge stressor for many organizations, leaders are looking for creative strategies to handle finding the right people and keeping them onboard. Today’s guest is an expert in this area and uses assessment tools to do just that. David Jones is the founder and CEO of The Talent Enterprise and the author of the book The Future of Assessments: Are You Ready for 3rd Generation Talent Management? The Talent Enterprise partners with governments, employ...
Aug 03, 2022•35 min
We’ve discussed the differences between the generations in the workplace and how we are experiencing the phenomenon of multi-generational teams. But now it’s time to hear from a Gen Z-er herself, and a remarkable one at that. Hannah Williams is today’s guest and at the young age of 24, she has accomplished so much. In this episode, she shares her story and how she managed to become such a high achiever in a short time. She is highly articulate in her ability to describe what organizations should...
Jul 27, 2022•34 min
John Feloni joins me today in this episode which includes a wealth of inspiration. Whether you are in the corporate world or an entrepreneur, this conversation offers so much wisdom inside and outside of business. John got his start as a young investor on Wall Street, but is now a successful author and consultant. He offers a wealth of experience and expertise and in this episode, he shares the 7 keys to wisdom and wealth. He outlines these keys in his best selling book The Covenant Secret which...
Jul 20, 2022•30 min
Joining the podcast today is Sophie Wade, an expert on the future of work. We dive into the topic in great detail and the most impactful message she provides is the importance of empathy in the workplace. Her most recent book Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work is a fascinating and highly recommended read for leaders in any type or organization. As we continue to feel the impact of “The Great Resignation,” organizations are faced with the opportunity to change ...
Jul 13, 2022•33 min
Overwhelm is a fact of life and in some ways we can look at it like a disease with no cure. But today’s guest proves that while things can feel overwhelming, especially in the business world, that overwhelm can be managed and is all in your head. Mark Silverman is today’s guest and shares his extraordinary background story. He went from rags to riches and then rags to riches a second time and in this motivational conversation he explains why it took him two tries to get it right. It all came dow...
Jul 06, 2022•31 min
Here to discuss her highly recommended book The Good Fight , Liane Davey shares her expertise in the area of conflict and conflict resolution. Liane is a very successful author, keynote speaker, and business consultant and an expert in the space of building high performance teams. Creating a winning team is what this podcast is all about and I am delighted to have this conversation with Liane. In today’s episode, we discuss the things that hold teams back from growth and the concept of conflict ...
Jun 29, 2022•38 min
With the rollercoaster of movements across the globe in recent years, today’s guest brings more support to the table with his recent book Showing Up . It is a timely book and a timely episode as Ray Arata helps men become advocates and allies for women in the workplace. Ray Arata is an author of several books and the founder of the Better Man Conference, a program designed to guide the development of more inclusive, supportive leaders, managers, and colleagues to show up as advocates and allies ...
May 11, 2022•30 min
Based in Japan and an expert in business, today’s guest is very clear and direct on how to get things done at a rapid pace. Steven Bleistein has a multicultural background and his experiences living and working globally have created a fascinating approach to organisational change. Currently, Steven works with senior leaders in the Japanese market but proves in this episode that change and culture is defined by the leaders, not their location. Listen to this episode to learn what gets in the way ...
May 04, 2022•34 min
Author of Who Saw This Coming? Robert Mixon joins the Winning Teams Podcast today to talk about something so relevant to today’s current world climate: leadership during major changes. Robert has an extensive background in the military as a now retired major general in the US army for 30+ successful years. He left that environment and became involved in the senior level of high level businesses. Now he owns a consulting business that focuses on the strategies and operations in business and is ba...
Apr 27, 2022•30 min
In his most recent book Stifled: Where Good Leaders Go Wrong , author Jim Wetrich explores the topic of good and bad leadership. A leader recognizes a person’s potential and more often than not, many leaders are unknowingly stifling their team. Jim Wetrich is the founder and CEO of The Wetrich Group of Companies. He now focuses on coaching and mentorship and spreading his leadership lessons to help individuals become better leaders and organizations create great leaders. With 40 years of experie...
Apr 20, 2022•23 min
Today’s interview was a true honor for me with Dr. Jim Loehr. He is the author of several extraordinary books that have impacted my life and career, but today we focus on his most recent Leading with Character: 10 Minutes a Day to a Brilliant Legacy . He is a prolific author and does fantastic work in the area of high performance as a Performance Psychologist and worldwide expert in this space. In this conversation with Dr. Loehr, we discuss what it means to win, the work that goes into developi...
Apr 13, 2022•47 min
Joining the podcast today is Andy Binns, co-author of the book Corporate Explorer . This book and Andy’s perspective goes against much of what we have learned as the right way to retain talent. What Andy brings to the table today is how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset to large corporate organizations. In his experience, large organizations are great to incubate and nurture this entrepreneurial attitude and skill set. Why is this important and why aren’t more organizations implementing this...
Apr 06, 2022•30 min
With a very unique and expansive background, today’s guest brings a totally different perspective to the topic of leadership. Peter Docker, author of the book Leading From the Jumpseat , joins the podcast today and how his experience in multiple and vastly different career fields have prepared him to be a successful leader and keynote speaker. In this episode, Peter discusses the whole concept of leadership, what it means, and what it doesn’t mean. He explains what his non-negotiables are and wh...
Mar 30, 2022•36 min
Today’s guest, Abdallah Aljurf, is a consultant working with leaders in the Middle East. His extensive background has given him the experience necessary to guide organizations and companies to leadership success and his passion for coaching is evident in this interview. In this episode, we focus on the skills needed in leadership, the pitfalls of new leaders, and integrity. What is integrity and why is it important in business leadership? How can you demonstrate integrity in everything you do? A...
Mar 23, 2022•22 min
According to today’s guest, everyone has a leadership voice, whether they know it or not. But unfortunately, most people don’t know their leadership voice or how to use it. Not only that, but most people don’t understand the voices of others and thus creates a communication conundrum. That’s where the 5 Voices comes in. Jeremie Kubicek joins me today as we talk about the design of the 5 Voices and its impact on organizations. 5 Voices helps teams communicate effectively and helps everyone unders...
Mar 16, 2022•30 min
Today’s guest is Dr. Bob Nelson who is an expert on the subject of employee recognition and engagement. He is the author of several books, but today we hone in on the topic of making work fun and his most recent publication Work Made Fun Gets Done: Easy Ways to Boost Energy, Morale, and Results . This topic is badly needed right now during the “great resignation” which Dr. Nelson discusses in this interview. Morale is incredibly important in talent retention and in attracting new talent. While i...
Mar 09, 2022•43 min
In her most recent book, Drinking From a Different Well, author Annette Simmons looks at the “genius of women’s narratives about power.” After reading the book myself, I highly recommend it to both women and men in leadership. It is both challenging and fascinating, helpful and informative, because whatever we say about progress, there’s more to be done for equality in this space. Annette is a keynote speaker, consultant, and author of several books. In this episode, we focus on Drinking From a ...
Mar 02, 2022•35 min
In this unique episode, my invited guest turned the tables and decided that he would be interviewing me . Although not at all what was planned, ultimately this experience was a fun way to discuss today’s topic of developing a successful coaching business. How do you start? What are the most important components? When is the right time? There is a lot to consider and learn in this endeavor. Listen to this episode to learn what is important in growing your business and leadership as well as how to...
Mar 02, 2022•46 min
Today’s guest brings his interesting business model to the conversation about staff retention. While many organizations permanently shifted to working remotely and many still feeling the impact of the pandemic, we lost the ability to connect with our teams in a meaningful way. Efficiency was up, but so was the turnover rate. Scott Novis brings people together in a very innovative way - through video games. Scott is the founder of Bravous Esports, a company that uses video games to help boost ret...
Feb 16, 2022•30 min
After having guest Antonio Nieto Rodriguez on for a previous episode, I knew we needed a Part 2. Be sure to listen to Part 1 of this interview to get a good grasp on the importance of successful projects from this world expert. Antonio is the author of many articles and books, but in both parts of this interview, we are digging into Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook: How to Launch, Lead, and Sponsor Successful Projects which is a must-read for any organization. We are focusing ...
Feb 02, 2022•29 min
In this fascinating conversation today with guest, Joseph O’Connor, will have you thinking deeply about your own brain, habits, and emotional intelligence. Joseph O’Connor is a prolific author of many books but in today’s conversation, we’re diving into his most recent publication, Coaching the Brain: Practical Applications of Neuroscience to Coaching . In the book and this discussion, Joseph uses easy to understand analogies and connections to real life. He uses his scientific knowledge to disp...
Jan 26, 2022•37 min
World-renowned global expert on project management Antonio Nieto Rodriguez is featured on this episode and I am honored to have him. Antonio is the author of Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook: How to Launch, Lead, and Sponsor Successful Projects which is a must-read for any organization. The topic of project management is something we really need to know more about, specifically how to do this successfully and Antonio’s book is full of really great information. In today’s inter...
Jan 19, 2022•33 min
Through her unusual and amazing experiences, today’s guest brings a unique perspective to organizations when it comes to attracting and retaining talent. In a challenging market, there’s a big fight for talent and companies need to have a solid strategy in making sure they’re doing the right things to find and keep the right people. Kim Troy joins us for this conversation as an expert in the space of hiring. She is the founder and CEO of Civilis Consulting and in this episode, Kim shares the thi...
Dec 15, 2021•42 min
Contrary to the popular saying, “You can’t change other people, you can only change yourself,” today’s guests explain otherwise. Authors of You Can Change Other People , Peter Bregman and Howie Jacobson join the podcast today to share their insight and how true leadership is in fact changing others for the better. Peter Bregman is a globally recognized executive coach, the author of several books, a highly sought after keynote speaker, and the founder of Bregman Partners. Howie Jacobson, also an...
Dec 01, 2021•45 min
The CEO of any size company must be prepared to drive and grow the business. But it takes a whole lot more than just focusing on the results. That’s what today’s guest is passionate about and in our conversation today, Deborah Coviello explains the CEO’s Compass. Deborah is the founder of Illumination Partners and the host of The Drop In CEO Podcast. She is also the author of The CEO’s Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track which is an excellent read for anyone in a leadership role. Today she ...
Nov 24, 2021•27 min
Communication is a foundational skill that is crucial to any professional in any industry, but it is often the thing we struggle with the most. How can we become better and more confident with not only presentations, but communication as a whole? And with the words of today’s guest, “How would the world change if you were an excellent communicator?” Today’s guest is Brenden Kumarasamy who joins us today from Montreal. Brenden is a master communicator and is using his skills to help build the ski...
Nov 17, 2021•28 min
As the entire world shows the need for true leadership, we are faced with the tough questions of what that means and how we can not only lead, but lift as well. This episode is all about how to show up as a leader that makes a difference and the real definition of mindfulness in leadership. Author Wendy Ryan joins us today to share her expertise on the topic and will leave you feeling motivated and inspired. Wendy Ryan is the founder and CEO of Kadabra and joins us from Silicon Valley. She is an...
Nov 10, 2021•28 min
