We’ll talk about all things that will make your business better like personal and professional development, leadership, healing, parenting, wellness of your mind, body, and spirit…What?? Not the list you expected?? Tune in and walk with my guests and I on a journey toward improving yourself that will not only get you better business results but will get you the life you want.
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Social Media Insights is the platform for conversations with the professionals behind social media accounts of organizations, governments, and executives. SoMe Insights is co-hosted by Dante Licona, a social media strategist based in Geneva, and Matthias Lüfkens, founder of DigiTips.
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Training and development are important for everyone, but it is an investment of time and money. How do you make sure that you’re making a wise investment? On this episode Kristina explores why we train and how to make sure we’re training the right people on the right things, keeping in mind that the goal is to improve results for the person and the…
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Two Key Relationship Elements Part 2: Empathy
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In this part 2 of a two-part series on Two Key Relationship Elements: Trust & Empathy, Kristina dives into understanding Empathy, the importance of it, and how to increase your ability to gain it. If you missed part one, listen to it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/podcast/episode/7a03584f/two-key-relationship-elements-part-1-trust or watch it…
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Two Key Relationship Elements Part 1: Trust
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Two elements that need to be present in any successful relationship are Trust and Empathy. In this part 1 of a two-part series, Kristina dives into what Trust really means and gives three things you can start doing to improve it with your team. To grab the free Difficult Conversation Framework: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/resources#discussions I…
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Delegation is one of the most important but misunderstood leadership skills. Many of us think of it as offloading our plates or simply assigning tasks, but Delegation isn’t just that. It’s THE best form of development for your team – at work and at home. On this episode Kristina will walk through three common reasons that people don’t delegate and …
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Great or UNgreat Expectations with Melanie Taylor and Jenny Barkan
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We welcome Melanie and Jenny back to the Business Building Blocks Podcast. In all of our programs, we start by setting expectations for how we behave because this is a vital step for creating teams who communicate and argue well. However, it has also been said that Expectations are the killer of joy! How can something so vital also be a joy killer?…
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As leaders and entrepreneurs, we present ideas, plans, and presentations all the time, but the impact of our message is so much more than just our words. Listen to this conversation with Emanuela Hall, Speaking Coach and Story Consultant, to see how you can improve your message, whether to a group or one-on-one. For more information on the 8 Speaki…
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What can we learn from the Belgian EU Presidency comms - Laurens Soenen - Belgium MFA #SoMeInsights
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In this episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias Lüfkens talk to Laurens Soenen, the Communications Coordinator for the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU @EU2024BE, and a Communication Strategist for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium.He shared insights about how a team of young professionals carried on the …
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There is one thing that gets in every leader’s way when it comes to getting the most from their team: that’s wounds. We all have them, but if we want to lead well, we need to identify and heal them. One way of doing that is to work on and pray for the opposing virtue. In this episode, Kristina talks with Rose Folsom, a Catholic Prayer Coach and fou…
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How WTO creates good social media content - Jana Borges #SoMeInsights podcast
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In this episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias Lüfkens talk to Jana Borges, the Head of Audio-visual and Social Media at the World Trade Organization (WTO).She shared how her team works with zero tolerance for jargon for some of the content, and focuses on creating content that is good for WTO, good for their audience, and …
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What would life be like if work was a place of healing rather than a place of hurting and wounding? We spend so much of our lives at work, that the culture of our workplace can impact all aspects of our lives, good or bad. Creating a positive workplace culture can create a culture that heals rather than hurts. In this episode, Kristina will discuss…
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How world leaders use social media in 2024? - Matthias Lüfkens #SoMeInsights Podcast
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How do world leaders use social media in 2024?In this special episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona talks to co-host Matthias Lüfkens, who just released annual DigiTips ranking of World Leaders on Social Media. Matthias has been following heads of state and government and foreign ministers on social media for more than a decade.Social …
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How NATO engages on social media - Steven Hardy - SoMe Insights Podcast
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In this episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias @luefkens talk to Steven Hardy, the Head of Social Media at @NATO . Before joining NATO, Steven worked for the UK Foreign Office in their social media communications team.He shared how NATO approaches digital communications, who are the target audiences, how closely they collab…
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Have you ever watched a truly authentic leader? They’re articulate, confident, they’re real, but most importantly, you know you can trust them. People can sense it when we hold part of ourselves back. In this episode Kristina shares how being fully authentic as a leader, to yourself and to your team, will serve you, your team, and your clients bett…
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Be useful, be practical, and have fun - Pablo Pérez Armenteros EUIPO - SoMe Insights Podcast
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In this episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias Lüfkens talk to Pablo Pérez Armenteros, the Team Leader for Audiovisual, Design & web at @EUIPO, the European Union Intellectual Property Office.Pablo is a social media pioneer. He spent considerable time in the Brussels corridors, where he served as the Head of Social Media fo…
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In this episode Kristina discusses the connection of the Catholic faith to leadership of your team and your business. This is the first of a series of podcasts that explore how living a fully-integrated life can help you achieve more. For more information on the Cornerstone Framework, listen to Episode 2 “Playing with Blocks” https://open.spotify.c…
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Learn from Kristina Belikova, the communications adviser to Lithuania's President - #SoMeInsights Podcast
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In this episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias Lüfkens talk to Kristina Belikova, the Communications Adviser to the President of Lithuania.A former journalist and diplomat, she has been supporting President Gitanas Nausėda #DigitalDiplomacy communications since 2019.Kristina shared insights on how #Lithuania - a relatively …
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If you dream of a humanitarian comms job, don’t give up! - UNHCR's Céline Schmitt - #SoMeInsights Podcast
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In this episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias Lüfkens talk to Céline Schmitt, a humanitarian communicator. She recently served as the spokesperson in Paris for UNHCR —the UN Refugee Agency— and is now their Strategic Partnerships Advisor in Kabul, Afghanistan.Céline was recognized as a "LinkedIn Top Voice" and in this conv…
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We welcome Melanie and Jenny back to the Business Building Blocks Podcast. Do you struggle holding your team accountable? In this episode we discuss the different thought patterns around accountability – some that help us and some that hinder us. Join us as we clarify the gray areas and mental blocks that get in the way of accountability. Most impo…
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Keeping the finger on the pulse with Toily Kurbanov, Head of UN Volunteers - SoMe Insights Podcast
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In the third episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias Lüfkens talk to Toily Kurbanov, the Executive Coordinator of UN Volunteers.Toily is a hands-on leader who uses social media to "keep the finger in the pulse" and find the conversations that matter. He is actively present in several social media platforms and was recognized…
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In this episode Kristina reviews a 5-step process to utilize to help you decide if it makes sense to add to your team or not. She’ll walk through each step with examples so you can understand how you can make this very subjective question more objective. Download the free handout to look at while listening to the episode and to help you decide if i…
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The man who put Kiribati on the (digital) map and your social media feeds - SoMe Insights Podcast
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Did you hear about Kiribati over the last week? If so, it's thanks to our guest.In this *bonus* episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias Lüfkens talk to Kabeia Rineaki Brock Sutton Allen, the person behind the @KiribatiGov account on X.com that has gone viral, reaching millions of views, and grabbing thousands of followers.In…
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Who advises Dr Tedros on social media? Meet Aleksandra Kuzmanovic - SoMe Insights Podcast
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In the second episode of the #SoMeInsights Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias Lüfkens talk to Aleksandra Kuzmanovic, the Social media advisor to Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).Aleks shared what it takes to do her job, what it's like to interact with global leaders on a regular basis, and g…
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3 Ways to Get More of What You Want In this episode Kristina discusses three common roadblocks that get in the way of leaders hitting their goals and then gives you three ways to overcome them. Listen to hear some great stories and analogies and walk away with some excellent solutions! Listen to Episode 6 – Personal Strategy Before Business Strateg…
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Meet the brain behind Ukrainian Foreign Minister's Digital Diplomacy - SoMe Insights Podcast
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In the first episode of the SoMe Podcast, Dante Licona and Matthias Lüfkens talk to Heorhii Tykhi —Gosha Tykhi for his friends— the communications advisor to Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba. He shared the story behind the most challenging social media activation in recent memory, with the participation of 13 Foreign Ministers around the w…
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Personal Strategy Before Business Strategy
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In this episode Kristina discusses the importance of understanding your personal strategy before you set your business strategy. Get some practical take-aways that will help you set your own personal strategy so you can have success at work and at home. For more info on The Advantage: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/the-advantage/ It wasn't spec…
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Power Squad: What Gets in the Way of Change?
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This is the first episode of a regular segment called the Power Squad. Kristina is joined by fellow coaches, Jenny Barkan and Melanie Taylor. During this episode, the three discuss three different reasons of what gets in the way of making changes as well as some practical solutions you can start using today! Kristina: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca…
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In this episode Kristina FINALLY explains what the 6 Types of Working Genius is, but, more importantly, she gives her countdown of the “Top 5 Reasons Why I LOVE the Working Genius.” If you love the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe and share the joy with others! On November 14th, I’ll choose 3 of my email subscribers to get a FREE Working Genius A…
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In this episode I speak with my guest, Eva McManmon from Confident Calm Working Mom, about how to find more time in your day to work on self improvement. We'll give you 5 tips (and a couple of bonus ones) that you can put into action today to create more time in your calendar. Read the Blog post and get your free download: https://www.kristinaschmi…
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In this episode Kristina describes the various blocks of the Cornerstone Framework for creating success in your business. She'll guide you through each block that will take you from "crazy-busy leader" to a leader who is successful in work and life. Working Genius Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-working-genius-podcast-with-patrick…
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Get an introduction to who Kristina is, what this podcast is about, and what you can expect to find. Our podcasts are always recorded with no editing, so you get the raw thoughts and descriptions right as they come out. Mentioned in the episode: https://alphacanada.org/ https://alphausa.org/ https://www.workinggenius.com/ https://www.kristinaschmit…
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