I’ve been holding back a pretty big secret recently, and I couldn’t sit on not having this conversation any longer: I was chosen by my alma mater Elon University to address the graduating class of 2022. My first reaction after getting off the phone was, “Do they have the right Hilary?” and I literally laid on the floor for a while after the phone call. This wasn’t part of my vision board or something to cross off my bucket list. I am truly honored to share my 4-month preparation for this speech ...
May 26, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast We often hear the term "scaling" in business, but what does it truly mean? Our guest today is a proven architect of business growth with an impressive track record and is here today to demystify what it means to scale. Dominic Monkhouse scaled two UK technology companies (Rackspace and Peer 1 Hosting) from zero revenue to £30 million in five years. Dominic learned the execution systems that worked, made many mistakes along the way and discovered innovative strategies that disrupted com...
May 19, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does it take to build a high seven-figure company with integrity and authenticity while putting the client first? Today’s guest, Sean McDevitt, has done exactly that with his amazing wife Dala in a short span of four years. Sean is a co-owner of DLDNation, an online fitness and nutrition coaching company that's transformed over 4,300 lives and counting and teaches their clients how to get fit and stay healthy for the rest of their lives! In addition to being a fitness coach, Sean is a ...
May 12, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast I'm stoked to have my friend Dr. Kasey Jo here today to talk about the science behind growth vs. fixed mindset and how that can show up in our lives and the workplace! Kasey holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a certified health and fitness coach; her expertise is in mindset and health behavior change. After finding success through her own online fitness coaching business, she created an accredited certification program—The Health Mindset Coaching Certification—that teaches other coaches how...
May 05, 2022•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you single and ready to find your partner? Or in a relationship and want to resolve conflicts that erode your connection? Then press play, turn it up and soak in the wisdom Annie has for us! In her coaching, she helps individuals attract, create and foster extraordinary connections that maximize freedom and minimize shame. With an Honors Science Degree in Biology & Philosophy (minor in Buddhism), her studies include evolutionary psychology, integral theory, spiral dynamics, intergenerati...
Apr 28, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is anybody else blushing after reading the title for this episode? If so, GOOD! It's time to push the boundary on this topic and stop being hush-hush about sex and love. In this episode, we're diving into sex, sexuality, sexual health, expression, identity and how these things relate to the workplace. I can't wait for you to hear all of the gold Bryn has in store! About Bryn: Bryn Daylor is a sex, love and embodiment coach who helps women amplify their confidence, truly know their...
Apr 07, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Jeremy Goldberg, the founder of Long Distance Love Bombs, has made it his mission to make kindness cool, empathy popular and compassion commonplace. He wants to make the world better than it was yesterday. As part of that purpose, he writes articles, sends emails, hosts retreats and workshops, coaches clients, has a podcast, writes books and makes spoken word poetry videos. He is also active on Facebook and Instagram, leading an online tribe of more than 65,000 badass humans. Find Dr. Jeremy...
Mar 24, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lindsey is here to talk with us about the human-centric world as it relates to therapy, the trauma we've gone through over the last couple of years and how it's shown up in our work. Lindsey has worked in the health and fitness industry for the better part of the last decade. Her time spent coaching and working with athletes soon led her to pursue a career in mental health. As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, Lindsey blends the worlds of physical and mental health, as both...
Mar 10, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can mysticism and pragmatism co-exist? Is healing from trauma genuinely achievable? What could our lives look like if we found and embraced our flow state? We will be diving into this and so much more today with our guest, Matt Simpson. About Matt: Matt Simpson is the host of the Worth The Fight Podcast and author of "Worth The Fight: Acting for a Better World, A Guide to Spirituality, Psychedelic Medicines, and Overcoming Trauma." Through his podcast, book, and work as an empowerment ...
Feb 24, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Leading Expert” doesn’t come close to describing Deb Gabor’s passion for brands. More accurate? Brand Guru. Brand Impresario. Brand Evangelist. She’s written the book on branding (twice!) with bestsellers Branding is Sex and Irrational Loyalty. She’s the founder and CEO of Sol Marketing, a strategy-led marketing firm obsessed with solving major business and branding problems for clients in every industry. Companies throughout the world use Deb’s Brand Values Pyramid, Ideal Customer Archetype, a...
Feb 10, 2022•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this one-year anniversary MASHUP episode of the Unprofessional podcast, we've put together some of our favorite clips from various episodes! This past year has been incredible, and we're so thankful to you for listening. We've got some epic guests lined up for season 2 and can't wait for you to hear what we have in store! Connect with Hilary: Website: https://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna) Youtube: https:/...
Jan 24, 2022•30 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Vulnerability is a Superpower with Shadille Estepan of the Born This Way Foundation While mindfulness and mental health may sound like “froufrou,” pie-in-the-sky ideas in the business world, they are correlated specifically to job productivity and satisfaction. Today’s episode looks at the importance of building empathy in the workplace, recognizing and validating individual efforts, holding space for people to express themselves free of judgment, and being of service to others through kindness....
Dec 16, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode breaks down everything you need to know about influencer marketing - how it works, how it’s evolving, and why it resonates so deeply with consumers. You’ll also hear about the shift to more authentic posts that allow influencers to tap into their own creativity, living in alignment with your values, allowing yourself to shine, and embracing the beauty of self-expression in all its forms and variations. In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Influencer versus brand ambassad...
Dec 09, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you’re finding yourself addicted to achievement, constantly setting new goals and conditions to finally feel happy in life, today’s episode is a powerful wake-up call. You’ll learn about having a conscious relationship with yourself and your body, recognizing signs of high functioning depression or anxiety, changing your life through small, consistent actions, and showing up as the vision you want for yourself. There is nothing wrong with working hard for your success, but if it’s coming at t...
Nov 11, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode is a testament to what you can accomplish if you fight through life’s setbacks, think outside the box, and take your passions seriously. You’ll hear about being driven by a sense of what you want to contribute to the world, as well as differentiating your brand, particularly by adding humor, fun, and relatability to traditionally serious industries. Consistent marketing, profit sharing business models, staying true to your vision, and the value of “in-between” stories on your pat...
Oct 28, 2021•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Burning Man is not just a music and arts festival - it’s a cultural movement based on building radical inclusion, self-reliance, creative expression, and openness. Today Hilary demystifies some of the most common misconceptions about Burning Man, and explains how the event’s principles of communal effort, immediacy, civic responsibility, and gifting have completely changed her life and perspective for the better. In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:What Burning Man is really likePrinci...
Oct 21, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode features an inspiring story about leaving the corporate world to step into your purpose. You’ll hear about overcoming the fear of change when you feel personally or professionally stuck, honoring your own power and intuition as you embrace your true inner self, and practicing mindfulness to gain perspective along the way.To learn about Alisha Wielfaert’s passion for helping creative and ambitious women flourish in their lives and businesses, visit http://www.yokeandabundance.com ...
Oct 07, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, you will learn the truth about MLM, get a glimpse behind the scenes of the top 1% in business, and understand the most important keys to reaching that success. You will also find out just what it takes to transform from entrepreneur to mother as well as how to recover from workaholism. Listen in today to get informed, advised, and inspired by someone who’s done it all. Episode Highlights: Dispelling the myths about MLMBehind the scenes in the top 1%The most important keys to suc...
Sep 16, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast There’s a lot of talk around the coveted role of becoming a thought leader but what does that actually mean and why is it only reserved for some? It’s not something they teach in school and it seems to be some kind of out there pie in the sky idea. On top of that, why are there so many women who are experts in their own field, that get drowned out? Hilary’s mission is to amplify these voices and grow the reach of thought leaders. In this solo episode, she is opening up about the life changes she...
Sep 09, 2021•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Many have heard of the concept of Kaizen but like other things, it’s easy to lose sight of what it really means. So in this episode, Hilary is speaking with her former boss at Toyota about what’s missing. Here in America, we can get so caught up in the action and constant movement that we miss problems at the source. There are business philosophies like Lean and Kaizen that require more planning and attention to detail upfront for better results in the long run. This episode shows how using Kaiz...
Aug 26, 2021•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Courtney Branson designs intentional company culture and is on a mission to bring soul and femininity back to the workplace through empathy and awareness. With so many people returning to the workplace after staying home during the pandemic, the question of vaccine expectations has prompted a lot of discussions. Courtney is here to share practical steps for leaders and CEOs to create the most comfortable and safe work environments. She also shares how to navigate this topic from the employee per...
Aug 19, 2021•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this powerful and actionable episode, Hilary is disrupting the normally scheduled podcast with a special show from vacation. This episode breaks down the key takeaways from a relationship and love workshop that Hilary and her husband Chris attended, facilitated by love coaches Annie Lalla & Eben Pagan.For various reasons and circumstances, some of us are not taught how to be in relationship and cultivate love. Hilary shares the critical tactics of creating and nurturing an incredibly conn...
Aug 05, 2021•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hashimoto’s disease is more prevalent in our world than we might think, but most of us don’t even realize what it is. In this solo episode, Hilary brings this issue to light by explaining her experience getting her diagnosis and everything she did on her healing journey.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:What happens when you put work over lifeWhat Hashimoto’s really isThe hidden causes of Hashimoto’sTaking the steps toward healingConnect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (h...
Jul 29, 2021•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hilary has a special guest today, her twin brother Joe Corna. This episode is full of insights to grow in leadership and life. Joe is the host of Honda Mindful Minute and Honda Federal Credit Union Branch Manager. He has been a leader in the banking industry since 2007, with experience in all aspects of member services and lending. His greatest goal every day is to better his team and the lives of his members.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Credit Union or Bank - What’s the differe...
Jul 22, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast The 10-year plan we make might be irrelevant in a year. It’s time to stand up and choose the best for ourselves. We don’t need to listen to the criticism and societal expectations of those trying to dim the success of what we’re capable of doing.Emily K. Graham is Chief Equity & Impact Officer at Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) one of the largest advertising, communications, and media conglomerates in the world. In her role, she leads global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategy across th...
Jul 15, 2021•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Debbie Phelps is widely recognized as an innovative, energetic, and talented leader and master teacher with more than four decades of teaching and administrative experience. She is the Executive Director of The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc, a motivational speaker, and author that addresses a range of topics related to education, child development, health, and life lessons. In this episode, Debbie shares her insights on serving and empowering others in any capacity...
Jul 08, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Everything Lee Prosenjak does is to create art so that everyone can discover their own inspiration, love, and greatness. He embodies enthusiasm, cultivates cohesive work groups, and facilitates the conversations that truly matter.Lee works as an Igniter with Simon Sinek, an Operator for Valentines Resort, a partner at Hesse Partners, and a coach for LynchPyn. He leads energetic and effective strategy sessions, retreats, and group development work for organizations and individuals. Having worked ...
Jul 01, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Meisha-ann Martin is the Director of People Analytics at Workhuman, the world’s fastest-growing Social Recognition and Continuous Performance Management platform. Meisha-Ann has a Ph.D in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with fifteen years of experience working in People Analytics and Employee Engagement across various industries.She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion and has done diversity work in every organization she has been a part of. She served on the SIFMA (Secu...
Jun 24, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast After graduating from Gettysburg College in PA in 2008, Virginia moved to Washington, DC, where she began her marketing career on the agency side, working with hotel brands. In 2010, she moved to the brand side and has worked in global marketing for brands like Marriott, Dell, and IBM. In 2018 she joined Indeed on the marketing experience team and has been focused on helping recruiters leverage Indeed products via events and, most recently, with the launch of indeed.com/lead, Indeed's new t...
Jun 17, 2021•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast For the past 15 years, Bianca Stringuini has been creating and implementing Inclusion and Diversity (I&D), well-being, Engagement, and Change Management strategies for Fortune 500 companies across multiple markets. She is currently leading the People Experience and Engagement team at KPMG Singapore and previously led I&D and Wellbeing for Visa Asia Pacific, Mercer, JP Morgan Chase, AIG, and American Express across Asia. Bianca has also been a speaker for various conferences, such as the ...
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