Get ready to plant the seeds of success in your business with Josh Senneff, President and COO at Natura. During our conversation, Josh sheds light on the perils of unresolved problems within a company and emphasizes the urgency of addressing them promptly. He also underscores exactly how listening to employees and fostering collaboration can prevent costly repetition. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights into integrating processes in service-based businesses, prioriti...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we chat with Jen Leech, founder and COO of Truss, a software development company. We discuss women's leadership in software development, the importance of reputation, and dispel some of the biggest myths about software development. Jen shares her perspective on design as an art form and emphasizes the importance of achieving results in the shortest amount of time. Tune in to hear more about Truss's unique approach to software development and how they're breaking b...
Jun 15, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast The constant advancement of technology is one of the biggest concerns for millions of people. Why? Because of the fear that their work is no longer needed by companies. However, our guest today, Nishika de Rosairo, has a different perspective on this. Nishika believes that the advancement of technology is an opportunity for us to unlock our human potential and take up more meaningful workplaces within companies. What do you think about this? Join the conversation by listening to this episode. Yo...
Jun 01, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Running a business is not always smooth sailing - problems crop up all the time. That's where countermeasures come in. By developing effective countermeasures, you can strengthen your processes at all stages of growth and overcome any obstacles that come your way. But here's the thing - a countermeasure isn't just the answer to the problem. It's the means to fix the problem. By addressing issues with well-designed countermeasures, you can streamline your operations and achiev...
May 18, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Without a post-sale process, businesses run the risk of losing clients. But if you have a well-defined and well-executed process, you can not only satisfy your customers but also build long-term loyalty. Processes play a vital role in creating a positive customer experience. By implementing processes, businesses can ensure consistent levels of service, which helps build trust and loyalty among customers. This can lead to repeat business and positive reviews! Who doesn't want that, right? Jo...
May 04, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever thought about supporting democratic governments internationally? Well, today's guest Julie Cane did. Julie is the CEO and co-founder of Democracy Investments, a firm focused on promoting democracy and influencing capital flows in financial markets. In this episode, Julie will talk about her firm, Democracy Investments, and the goal she wants to achieve with it. In addition, we will dive into the different funds in the financial market, economic crises, and the democracy levels...
Apr 20, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending list of problems? It's time to start tackling the big ones before they become even more challenging. In my recent episode, I shared some insights on how to identify problems in processes, so now it's time to dive deeper and let's talk about problem prioritization. This is the third step of the PDCA process that I guide clients through to roll out process releases in their organization. Problem prioritization helps us understan...
Apr 06, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who would have imagined that 2004 would revolutionize the world of radio with the creation of podcasts? This technological innovation continues to be a growing market and has a promising future. In this episode, we welcomed our guest, Harry Clark, CEO of Soundrise, to talk to us about the future of podcasting. As CEO of Soundrise, Harry Clark has a singular vision: to support a thriving network of diverse and independent creators, with the freedom to tell the stories they want and build meaningf...
Mar 23, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taiichi Ohno once said, "No one has more trouble than the person who claims to have no trouble." It is commonplace to accept problems in processes as “how it is”, but this is the biggest danger of all, accepting the current state rather than working towards an ideal state. To solve problems well, you have to know how to identify them. In this episode, I want to teach you how to categorize problems and the common mistakes we see in problem solving. Have a listen and let us know what you...
Mar 09, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast All relationships have ups and downs, and none is exempt from conflict. To help us understand and resolve conflicts in our relationships, today's guest, Annie Lalla, will join us in this episode. Annie is a coach with knowledge of biology, philosophy, and psychology. Today, she will be teaching and advising us on how to build a good couple relationship and feel safe through conflict resolution and couple communication. Remember, no relationship is perfect, but there is always room for impro...
Feb 23, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast For our guest, Andrew Horn, all we need to build solid relationships is confidence, create connections, and have clear communication. In addition to being the Founder and CEO of Tribute, a video maker for special occasions, Andrew also trains organizations and leaders around the globe on Social Flow - a simple, science-informed framework for confidence, communication, and connection. In this episode, we will talk about the four-question framework to create confidence, clear communication, and co...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast New year, new... news? This episode is not your typical New Year's episode. Today marks the second anniversary of our podcast. We've reached over 30 countries with 80 episodes, and I couldn't be more grateful to all of you who actively listen to and support the podcast. As I said before, we have news! Our podcast is going to have a slight change during 2023 to provide you with better information and lighten the pressure on my shoulders in this new phase of my life, which I will sh...
Jan 26, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you have problems with alcohol? If so, you could possibly suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder, better known as alcoholism. In this episode, alcohol-free lifestyle expert Amanda Kuda will join us. Due to the normalization of alcohol in society, Amanda, like many of us, didn't realize that her alcohol consumption kept her from reaching all her potential. Once she discovered it, she decided to make a change for herself and live an alcohol-free lifestyle, an experience that later led her to bec...
Jan 12, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learning from other industries can help detect patterns and trends of what success looks like across the board. Sometimes certain aspects are industry specific, but being well rounded and understanding different perspectives helps with critical thinking and problem solving. My guest today shares his decade plus of experience in the film and television industry and gives us insight on what really works. Bobby Hoppey holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Corporate Communications from El...
Dec 15, 2022•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Living in Austin, we’ve seen many popular companies either start or move their HQ and Regional Offices here such as Onnit, Yeti and Indeed, to name a few. We’ve also seen a trend of tech companies specializing in health and wellness start here in the city. My guest today is Marcus Stroud, the Co-Founder of TXV: an early stage venture capital firm that led investments into companies such as Oura, Future, Levels and Open. We talk about how Marcus started in Venture Capital, how he defines human pe...
Dec 08, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Communication” has become a buzzword in today’s modern workplace with few understanding its true importance and value. Many companies say they want to communicate effectively to their teams and employees, but so much of communication is nonverbal and, in turn, misunderstood. My guest today has helped his clients gain over a billion dollars in new business using the communication strategies he teaches. Richard Newman is the Founder of Body Talk. Over the past 22 years, his team has trained over ...
Dec 01, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest today is pioneering the next evolution in website interface and interaction by focusing on personalization of the user and making them feel heard and understood. This focus on personalization has boosted many key metrics that our guest will dive into today! Kirsty Dawe is the CEO of Webeo, B2B website personalisation software that delivers a proven solution to the website conversion problem in B2B. Webeo’s software helps B2B organizations increase website leads by delivering a highly r...
Nov 17, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’ve been looking forward to having this guest on for many months now, and he’s finally on the show! If you’ve spent any length of time in the self-help/personal development world, you’ve probably heard of the book “The One Thing” by Gary Keller, which reached #1 on The Wall Street Journal bestseller list. Our guest today co-authored that bestseller and is joining us today to talk about prioritization, simplicity in life and his upcoming projects. Jay Papasan is an American write r, business exe...
Nov 10, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’m so honored to welcome our guest today, as she is a testament to female leadership and doing things the right way. Dr. Connie Book is Elon University’s 9th president, elected in 2018. In March of 2015, she was named the first female Provost and Dean of Citadel College, one of six senior military schools. We discuss myths and trends in higher education and her predictions when it comes to the future of work with the rise of remote access. She also shares what a day in the life of being the pre...
Nov 03, 2022•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Capping off the “[His & Hers] Our Love Story” series, it’s finally time to share the details of our wedding! We always wanted to have our wedding in Hawaii, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We share all the planning and experiences we had with our friends and family, details on my dress, the ceremony and a surprise you don’t want to miss! Time Stamps: (0:30) Intro to Part 3 (2:30) Always Wanted It In Hawaii (12:13) Field Day at Our Wedding (16:00) Hilary’s Dress (21:10) Th...
Oct 27, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast The best CEOs and C-Suite executives I’ve been around have an important thing in common: they take their health and their performance seriously. They invest in themselves to optimize their health (I’m no different) and are always finding a way to get a leg up. My guest today is going to teach us several methods and tips on how to optimize our health and our lives through biohacking. Kayla Barnes is an entrepreneur and certified brain health coach with a mission to help her clients and community ...
Oct 20, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast The tenured era of spending 25 years at one company, receiving the gold watch and retiring is dead. We live in the most flexible job market and ecosystem that we ever have along with the stigma of “job hopping” decreasing more and more. As a business owner, you have two separate pools of clients: customers and talent recruitment. In today’s episode, we will look deeper into recruiting, talent development and work flexibility with one of the experts in the space. Evan Sohn is Founder of Recuriter...
Oct 13, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you ready to hear the most epic engagement story? If you remember from Part 1 of this 3-part series, we left you on a cliffhanger: whether Chris’s identical twin was the one I fell back in love with or if it was the real Chris. From there, we share exactly how Chris proposed to me, how I had no idea even while it was happening, and my response to him. Stick around for the third and final episode of the series coming next month where we talk about how we threw the best wedding in Hawaii! Time...
Oct 06, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast My first episode back since Burning Man 2022 and, while I’ve covered my experience and lessons learned in a previous episode, I wanted to take this in a different direction and talk about the origins and principles of Burning Man. There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to Burning Man, and I want to dispel some of those, including that it’s a rave or anti-capitalism. These 10 principles are profound and ones you can use in your own life to live with deeper purpose. Time Stamps: (0:44) Fi...
Sep 29, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ever heard of “culture processes”? We have an expert here today to tell you all about how you can standardize them to support your company. Arnie Malham is an international speaker who has spoken to more than 10,000 executives, CEOs, and entrepreneurs worldwide on the topic of culture and team member engagement, and has also been featured in leading media such as CBS and Forbes. With more than 20 years as a successful entrepreneur, Arnie has implemented simple, yet effective methods to create re...
Sep 22, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s estimated that the average person will spend one third of their life at work… that adds up to roughly 90,000 hours at work in a lifetime. Shouldn’t that time be a positive experience and not only a productive use of that time, but also time spent improving your life? Today’s guest has studied this topic for over 20 years and is here to talk about employee experience, diversity and inclusion, and psychological safety in the workplace. Dr. Meisha-Ann Martin is a diversity researcher and pract...
Sep 15, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Someday, this story will be turned into a script and we’ll be at a Red Carpet premiere. As I begin my journey of sharing more of my life and more personal things, today’s episode is the story of how my husband Chris and I met. I won’t spoil too much of the story here, but it started on a flight to Hawaii… and the rest is history! Stay tuned as this is Part 1 of a 3-part series. Whether you are looking for or have found love, I think you’ll really enjoy this series. Time Stamps: (0:56) Family Pod...
Sep 08, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast I receive a lot of questions about what I actually do for work and, in short, I help CEOs master process so they can scale. That’s just the big picture in a nutshell, so today’s episode gives you the nitty gritty details; my past and current experience and expertise with process; and a few examples of how I use my sessions to help C-Suite CEOs. Time Stamps: (0:46) Behind the Scenes of What I Do (3:00) Few Scenario Examples (6:24) Where I Started (14:00) The “Toyota” Way (21:14) Making Time to Do...
Sep 01, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast As my husband Chris and I prepare to embark on our next adventure, Burning Man 2022, I thought it would be incredible to relive my experience of Burning Man in 2021 as it was a unique experience that we cherish to this day. If you’ve ever been curious about Burning Man and what it entails, I want to share the behind the scenes and what isn’t typically discussed. Next month, we’ll do an episode on lessons from this year’s Burning Man so keep an eye out for that coming soon! Time Stamps: (0:30) Re...
Aug 25, 2022•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Visionary storytelling is becoming a new leadership competency.” Our guest today is a leading authority on why the future of work and non-linear growth involves innovation, risk, reward and mastering each part of the customer lifecycle journey along with prioritizing an exceptional customer experience. David Nour is a senior leadership/board advisor, educator, executive coach, and bestselling author, David Nour is internationally recognized as the leading expert on applications of strategic rel...
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