Speaker and author on professional relationships, Andy Lopata, explores great connections with experts and high achievers worldwide.
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The show for driven leaders who want to maximize their performance & pursue greatness. Discover how you can build the mindset + leadership skills required to maximize your impact & the output of your team each week with Compete Every Day's Jake Thompson. Learn what mental, habitual, & influential skills elite leaders leverage to succeed in their professional and personal lives. Our episodes are motivating - but they go beyond a fire that fades by providing actual takeaways that both new & ex ...
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Welcome to the Coaching Culture Podcast
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Each of us has a unique career story to tell. For the lucky few, their career trajectories are like rockets heading for the stars, with no turning back. More typically, our career paths are more like a game of Chutes and Ladders, with advances and setbacks along the way. On this podcast, guests from a range of industries and backgrounds share their career journeys and the lessons they've learned. Hear from C-level executives, leading academics, entrepreneurs, mid-level leaders, ex-military m ...
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The Power of Mentoring Relationships with Andy Lopata
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Six-time author and professional speaker Andy Lopata joins today's show to discuss the power of mentoring for both the mentor and mentee. Lopata is an acclaimed professional relationships strategist, who has worked with global clients including Paypal, GlaxoSmithKline and Brother. Connect with Andy on LinkedIn here. Order Andy & Ruth Gotian's new b…
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Whole30 co-founder and current CEO Melissa Urban joins today's episode to discuss boundaries, nutrition, and her newest book, The New Whole30. Connect with Whole30 team on Instagram here or visit their website here. Order Melissa's book, The New Whole30, here. Jake mentioned two podcast interviews Melissa did on the show. They are: How I Built This…
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A Peek Into The Aviation Industry, With Julien Martinson
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In this episode, J.R. Lowry welcomes Julien Martinson, an expert in aviation careers. Julien shares his passion for the aviation industry, discussing its progress over the last century and the opportunities it offers. From the global pilot shortage to technological advancements in air traffic control, Julien provides insights into the evolving land…
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There's one specific point in your career that you can't preach leadership. Unfortunately most people fail to realize when this moment is. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.By Jake Thompson
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'Unstoppable; From Survival to Summit to Paralympic Gold' with Aaron Phipps
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In this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast Olympic mini-series, Andy Lopata welcomes Aaron Phipps, MBE. Aaron is a Great Britain wheelchair rugby athlete and Paralympic gold medalist. After losing his legs and most of his fingers to meningitis at age 15, Aaron began his athletic journey with a 10-kilometre fundraising wheelchair race. He c…
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Move or Die with Super Bowl Winning Strength Coach Chris Carlisle
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Chris Carlisle was a football strength coach, winning championships in both the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and NCAA with the USC Trojans. In today's episode, Chris shares takeaways from his book, Move or Die, and the three things that can get in our way of growth and success if we let them. Connect with Chris on his website here. Order Chris' bo…
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Finding Financial - And Time - Freedom With Brian Herriot
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Discover the key to time freedom strategy with financial coach Brian Herriot. In this eye-opening episode, Brian shares his insights on breaking free from the traditional work-life paradigm and achieving both financial independence and personal fulfillment. Host J.R. Lowry explores Brian’s journey from corporate consultant to freedom-focused entrep…
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Take a page from Penguins this week to help build connection & trust with your team so they're more open to coaching feedback throughout the year. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Olympic Special #3 Breaking Barriers with Maritza McClendon
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In this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Maritza McClendon, a 2004 Olympic silver medalist and the first African American woman to make the US Olympic swim team as a college swimmer. She had an impressive college career, a 27-time All-American with 11 NCAA titles, the first African American to break an individual Am…
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Leading with Confidence (and How to Close the Gap When You Lack It) with Kelli Thompson
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Kelli Thompson is an award-winning leadership and executive coach and the author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck. In Kelli’s two-decade career leading teams in primarily male-dominated industries, she received industry awards for her ability to build programs that cultivated the pipeline of future lea…
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Leading With Light, With Jennifer Mulholland And Jeff Shuck
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Discover the transformative power of Conscious Leadership Growth with Jennifer Mulholland and Jeff Shuck, co-founders of Plenty Consulting. In this episode, they explore how connecting with your inner light can revolutionize your approach to leadership and personal development. Delve into the concept of "leading with light" and learn why traditiona…
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This isn't about taking care of yourself (that's selfless), but instead one way that leaders can damage their team by choosing to be selfish instead of do this one thing. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Olympic Special #2 The Gold Medal Mindset with Ryan Millar
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In this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata enters the world of volleyball with three-time Olympian and gold medalist, Ryan Millar. Ryan Millar is an American former volleyball player. He was a member of the United States national volleyball team from 1998 to 2008, winning a gold medal in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and is a t…
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The Seismic Shift in Leadership with Michelle Johnston
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Executive coach and university professor Dr. Michelle Johnston joins today's show to discuss her new book and the power of connection within leadership and today's hybrid world. Learn insights into how to better cultivate connection with yourself and your team and why it's crucial to not only our professional success, but our personal health. Conne…
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From Rural Medicine To Academia To Coaching With Dr. Sharon Hull
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Ready to transform your career? In this episode, host J.R. Lowry interviews Dr. Sharon Hull, founder and chief coaching officer of Metta Solutions, and author of Professional Careers by Design. Sharon takes us on her journey from rural family medicine to academic medicine and executive coaching, sharing valuable insights along the way. Drawing from…
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Why Everything Changes When a Leader Does This
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Once someone in a position of influence begins to intentionally do this one thing, it permeates throughout a culture and changes how well a team can collaborate toward a goal. Shop the BRAND NEW Summer Capsule featuring new shirts, performance clothes, and hats HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episod…
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Olympic Special #1 Beyond the Podium with Caryn Davies
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This week's Connected Leadership podcast looks at the world of elite athletics with Olympian Caryn Davies. Caryn Davies is a three-time Olympic medalist (two of them gold) in rowing. Recently, she was awarded the Thomas Keller Medal, the highest honour in the sport of rowing, recognising an exceptional international rowing career and exemplary spor…
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Proximity - What It Means For The World And For Your Career, With Rob Wolcott
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Our world is getting smaller in a big way. J.R. Lowry and Rob Wolcott, the Co-founder and Chair of The World Innovation Network and author of Proximity, How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life, delve into the transformative concept of proximity in digital technologies. They discuss how this ability to sh…
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How to Use Failures to Build You Instead of Break You
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Learn from research on how to leverage failures to fuel your motivation to improve instead of allowing it to encourage you to quit. Shop the BRAND NEW Summer Capsule featuring new shirts, performance clothes, and hats HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE…
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Creating a Culture of Transformation with Richard Gerver
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This episode of the Connected Leadership podcast features a fascinating conversation with Richard Gerver, Andy’s guest this week. Richard came to prominence when, as a head teacher, he turned around a failing school in the UK in under two years. Winning plaudits globally, Richard was labelled The Walt Disney of the Classroom by the UK media and wen…
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The Power of a Company's Story for Attracting Talent with Rachel Kennedy
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LinkedIn branding coach and speaker Rachel Kennedy joins today's show to discuss how cultures can grow by empowering their employees to build out their personal brands & tell more stories of the "get and give." Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn here and her website here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's epis…
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In this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Victoria McLean, CEO of City CV and Hanover Talent Solutions. Victoria transformed recruitment strategy at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. She founded City CV in 2009, growing it into an international business. She serves on multiple boards, including Hanover Group and Rainb…
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The Interconnected Future Of Technology And Humanity, With Kate O'Neill
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The future of technology is rapidly changing the world of work, which made many people fear that technology will replace them. But you don’t have to be afraid because it’s not about the robots and remote work; it’s about YOU. In today’s episode, Kate O’Neill, the Author of Tech Humanist and the Founder of KO Insights, delves into how human-centric …
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Leaning on the Bill Belichek coaching philosophy of "do your job," what does that look like for leaders today, and why is it more than just what our job description says? ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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If I Could Have One Birthday Wish, It Would Be This (For You)
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___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Fight for Your Independence (From These Thoughts)
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In the spirit of Independence Day, learn steps to reclaim your freedom from tyranneous internal stories & limiting beliefs. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Practicing M&A Law In A Family-Friendly Fashion With Eli Albrecht
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In this episode, we delve into the world of M&A law with Eli Albrecht, a partner at SMB Law Group. Host J.R. Lowry sits down with Eli to explore how he successfully balances a demanding legal career with a family-first approach. Discover Eli’s journey from serving in the Israeli Defense Forces to becoming a prominent figure in the M&A sector. Learn…
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Learn why instead of hiding our setbacks, we should face the shame and obstacle in order to better overcome them. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Being Coachable with Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane
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Andy Lopata hosts Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane, founders of the Hundred Coaches Agency and co-authors of "Being Coachable." They explore the crucial elements of building trust, strong professional relationships and creating a coachable environment. This episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast emphasises the "relationship-first philosophy" ado…
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Mental performance coach DJ Hillier joins today's episode to talk mindset and the release of his new book, Push the Sled. Connect with DJ on Instagram here. Order DJ's book Push the Sled here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Mentoring, Networking, And LinkedIn With Strangers, With Andy Lopata
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Most organizations do not have any idea how to get access to a mentoring program to shape their leaders, or what a good one even looks like. This leads to leaders basically going with the flow, which results in disgruntled and messy teams. J.R. Lowry chats with acclaimed professional relationship strategist Andy Lopata who explores how to create th…
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When we don’t communicate consistently, we can run into the problems of negativity and doubt filling the silence for our teams. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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In this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, host Andy Lopata investigates the power of asking "what if?" with guest Stephen Bailey. Stephen is an entrepreneur, leadership and workforce expert, and co-founder of Exec Online the pioneer of online leadership development for enterprises. He oversees the organisation’s strategic vision and broa…
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Say Less, Get More with Negotiation Expert & Author Fotini Iconomopoulos
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Take Fotini's FREE quiz for insights here. Negotiation expert and author of Say Less, Get More Fotini Iconomopoulos on how to improve our ask for what we want. We discuss her upbringing as first-generation Canadian in a "Big Fat Greek Wedding" family, how challenges in her personal & professional life led her to start advocating for herself (and th…
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Being A Football (Soccer) Agent With John Viola
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In this episode, we have an exclusive conversation with John Viola, a renowned football agent and the driving force behind the John Viola Academy. With over 25 years of experience, John has managed high-profile players, negotiated record-breaking transfers, and brought top talent to some of the world’s most prestigious clubs. Transitioning from a c…
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If you were given a test on your 200 team members, how well would you you do? This is a lesson on relational deposits and a great culture because, as leaders, it's important to remember that we can't influence our people if we don't know them. Grab your copy of Lead Better now here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset afte…
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Authentic Connections with Melva Lajoy Legrand
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Andy Lopata welcomes Melva Lajoy Legrand to this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast. Melva and Andy explore the concept of authentic connection. Melva is one of the leading event planners in the United States. Recognised nationally for her thought leadership, she is a six-time award-winning CEO who has used her social impact on the stages …
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Hear this powerful story from a comedy legend and what it's imperative to not quit after one failure. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Tips for Leading Teams in Multiple Locations with Civitas Senior Living's Anthony Ormsbee-Hale
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Civitas Senior Living's Senior VP of Strategic Operations Anthony Ormsbee-Hale joins today show to discuss tips for leading teams in multiple locations. As a senior VP of a senior care / assisted living team, we discuss how he and the executive team ensure values are lived out to the standards of excellence when you can't physically see the team ev…
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Boosting Your Cultural Intelligence With Loren Rosario-Maldonado
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Today on Career Sessions Career Lessons, host J.R. Lowry talks to Loren Rosario-Maldonado, a cultural expert with 25 years of experience. Loren, passionate about helping people connect across cultures, uses her expertise in psychology to explain the importance of cultural intelligence. She shares her journey from leading global HR teams to founding…
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Why 'leaving something in the tank' is actually just preparing your excuse ahead of time. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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This episode of the Connected Leadership podcast takes a unique turn, featuring Laura Laker, a prominent and well-respected travel journalist and co-host of the Streets Ahead podcast. Laura Laker has written for national and specialist titles for well over a decade. Her new book is, Potholes and Pavements: A Bumpy Ride on Britain's National Cycle N…
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Heading into Work with Optimistic Wonder with Nobel Prize winner Dr. Bob Lefkowitz
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Order Dr. Bob Lefkowitz's book here. 2012 Nobel Prize winner and Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke University Dr. Bob Lefkowitz joins this week's show to discuss the importance of loving the work over awards, entering each work day with optimism, and the power of mentoring. Learn more about Dr. Lefkowitz's wo…
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Our Increasingly Project-Centric World, With Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
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As today’s business scene becomes a more project-centric world, everyone now have more opportunities to get out of the dull grind and make their work much more interesting. J.R. Lowry sits down with Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, a global champion of project management, to discuss how to apply project management concepts in building better-performing tea…
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The power of the words we use has more potential than most people understand. Leverage this power as a leader to grow your influence. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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The Hyper-Personalisation of the Employee Experience with Angela Cheng-Cimini
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Andy Lopata welcomes Angela Cheng-Cimini, an HR professional, to discuss the hyper-personalisation of the employee experience and its impact on organisational success. Angela is the Senior Vice President, Talent, and Chief Human Resources Officer at Harvard Business Publishing, where she leads HR and Facilities & Administration. With 30 years of HR…
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Every great story needs a struggle - finish May with some encouragement on how to reframe the setbacks into something much more productive. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Being a Competitive Athlete While Building a Professional Career with HYROX Ambassador Alex Shabo
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Realtor & HYROX ambassador Alex Shabo joins the podcast to discuss how she balances her athletic love with growing her professional career. We discuss vulnerability & community, the importance of pushing yourself consistently and creating non-negotiables in your schedule. Sign up for Alex's newsletter Hybrid Letter here. Connect with Alex on Instag…
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Forget the traditional career ladder and embrace the concept of disrupting yourself. In this episode, J.R. Lowry chats with Whitney Johnson, CEO of Disruption Advisors, about her book, Disrupt Yourself. Whitney, leveraging her experience from working at Wall Street to building a firm focused on human potential, unpacks the concept of self-disruptio…
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One Choice That Separates Great Careers from Average Ones
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It's not enough to learn about your blind spots - great careers are determined by those who act upon their knowledge. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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