Best Chris Schembra Podcasts (2024)

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Steve Tcherchian: Return on Rock Bottom 36:30

2h ago36:30

36:30

In this episode of "Gratitude Through Hard Times," host Chris Schembra welcomes Steve Tcherchian, Chief Product Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at XY Pro, to discuss the profound impact of gratitude, resilience, and vulnerability in leadership. The conversation begins with Steve’s journey through the competitive cybersecurity industr…

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Elaine Knight: Building Resilience 38:43

19h ago38:43

38:43

In this episode of "Gratitude Through Hard Times," Chris Schembra welcomes Elaine Knight, the Chief People Officer at Behavioral Health Link. Elaine shares her journey and insights on creating a positive and supportive work culture in the behavioral health sector. The conversation delves into the importance of gratitude, mindfulness, and empathy in…

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Enrico Galasso: The Power of Empathy 49:05

2M ago49:05

49:05

In this conversation, Chris Schembra interviews Enrico Galasso, the CEO of Peroni, an iconic Italian beer brand. They discuss Enrico's new book, “Per I Prossimi 175 Anni”, the importance of empathy and meaningful connections in leadership, and the challenges and opportunities of managing a brand with a long history. Enrico emphasizes the need for l…

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Lisa Besserman: Scaling New Heights 47:48

4M ago47:48

47:48

In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, we're thrilled to welcome Lisa Besserman, a luminary in both the technology and venture capital worlds. Lisa, the Founder of Startup Buenos Aires—which was successfully acquired—has made remarkable strides in the tech industry, earning her a spot among Business Insider's "Top 100 Most Influential Wom…

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Erin Stafford: Type A Trap 45:44

5M ago45:44

45:44

We’ve all experienced it: that feeling of being stuck on an endless treadmill. It can be soul-crushing, but our guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times is a peak performance coach is here to help us change the narrative heading into 2024. Erin Stafford, author of "The Type A Trap: Five Mindset Shifts to Beat Burnout and Transform Your…

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Kerry Siggins: Ownership Mindset 43:19

8M ago43:19

43:19

Nothing creates team buy-in more effectively than the “ownership mindset” espoused by our guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times. What’s the secret sauce? Kerry Siggins, CEO at StoneAge Inc., shares with Host Chris Schembra her powerful building blocks for cultivating workplace cultures rooted in accountability. It’s about caring – f…

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Christina Luconi: Scale With Soul 1:37:36

9M ago1:37:36

1:37:36

Seek the stress. Scale with soul. Embrace your uniqueness. These are just a few of the pearls of wisdom flying fast and furious when Christina Luconi, Chief People Officer at Rapid7, visits with Host Chris Schembra on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times. Her self-awareness, strength and positive vision have not only been central to buildin…

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Rich Balot: Core Values At Center Stage 46:56

10M ago46:56

46:56

Core values take center stage on this heartfelt episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, featuring a highly successful entrepreneur whose accomplishments reflect his commitment to creating human connection. Rich Balot, CEO at Victra (the largest authorized retailer of Verizon products in the nation), is all about fostering innovation, collaboration…

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Valeria Torres: Going All In 42:19

10M ago42:19

42:19

Are you all in? Our guest, Valeria Torres, wants to know! As Director of Operations & Strategic Consulting at 8 Figure Firm – a fast-growing Atlanta-based provider of professional services for law firms – she is sharing with Host Chris Schembra the key ingredients for leadership success on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times. A research ma…

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Patty Arvielo: The New American Dream 43:13

10M ago43:13

43:13

We’re shining a light on the difference between luck and blessings when Patty Arvielo, co-founder & CEO of New American Funding, joins host Chris Schembra on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times. Running the largest Latina-owned mortgage company in the U.S. while nurturing a network of younger women coming up behind her, Patty is all about …

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Coach Dar: Awaken Your Greatness 36:25

10M ago36:25

36:25

Are you ready to awaken your greatness? On this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times we learn why Darleen Santore – known affectionately as “Coach Dar” – is all about cultivating self-awareness and clarity – not tomorrow, but today! A bestselling author, she mentors professional athletes at the peak of their careers as well as C-suite leaders ac…

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Cinzia Beretta: Emotional Intelligence 40:25

10M ago40:25

40:25

Welcome to another insightful episode of 'Gratitude Through Hard Times,' where we explore the profound impact of emotional intelligence in leadership and its role in fostering meaningful connections within the workplace. I'm thrilled to introduce our esteemed guest today, Cinzia Beretta, a true trailblazer in the world of global communications and …

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Heath Ritenour: Leaning Into Vulnerability 46:30

11M ago46:30

46:30

Welcome Back to Gratitude Through Hard Times! You’ll learn on this episode how one of the nation’s insurance leaders is fueled by authenticity and vulnerability, superpowers available to all of us if we’re brave enough to go there. In the case of our guest, Heath Ritenour, a bout with cancer proved an opportunity to drop the corporate mask in favor…

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Enrique Rubio: Hacking HR 45:28

12M ago45:28

45:28

If you haven’t been part of the conversation about Human Resources and its impacts on workplace cultures and society at large, then you need to check out Hacking HR, a global community of 350k+ members invested in transforming the way we live. Founder Enrique Rubio joins Host Chris Schembra on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times for a blun…

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Shona Schwartz: Focus on Internal Success 35:56

1y ago35:56

35:56

Are you tired of constantly comparing yourself to others? Do you feel like you're not measuring up to society's standards of success? In this episode of "Gratitude Through Hard Times," host Chris Schembra interviews Shauna Schwartz, author of "How to Stop Caring What Others Think for Real," about the concept of internal success. Shauna explains how…

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Ari Hoffman: Gratitude to the Customer 39:47

1y ago39:47

39:47

In the world of marketing, customer advocacy has moved in recent years from a piecemeal hit-or-miss effort to a scalable discipline and Ari Hoffman is at the forefront. Vice President of Customer Marketing & Advocacy at Influitive, he shares his powerful framework on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times with Host Chris Schembra. It’s all ab…

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Jim Harter: Culture Shock 44:57

1y ago44:57

44:57

Get ready for fascinating and relevant insights on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, featuring Jim Harter, PhD, Gallup’s Chief Scientist of Workplace Management and Wellbeing. He’s sharing with Host Chris Schembra all the eye-opening research and analysis behind his latest book (co-authored with Jim Clifton of the Clifton Strengths Asse…

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Drahomíra Mandikova: Create Meaningful Connections 44:08

1y ago44:08

44:08

On this very special episode Gratitude Through Hard Times, Host Chris Schembra and his guest, Drahomíra Mandikova, celebrate meaningful connection and its power to generate profitable solutions not just for shareholders but the world at large. Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Asahi Europe & International, “Drahus” (as she is known to friends) sha…

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Gerry Powell: Our Life's Awakening 38:56

1y ago38:56

38:56

You’ve got the business, the car, the boat, the house. You’re blessed with a great family, friends, access to more than your wildest dreams. But something is missing. Something is gnawing at you. If this sounds familiar, you may be in need of “soul fulfillment,” which is what Host Chris Schembra’s guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Tim…

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Loren Greiff: Portfolio Rocket 47:53

1y ago47:53

47:53

These are bumpy times economically and for many of us it’s a period of professional redefinition. What path are we on and is it the career we truly desire? How can we best showcase our skill sets and the value-add we bring? Host Chris Schembra’s guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times has a methodology that focuses on these questions …

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Geoff McDonald: Mental Health and Wellbeing 33:41

1y ago33:41

33:41

This episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times issues an unmistakable call to action: Join the crusade for workplace openness and compassion! Host Chris Schembra’s guest, Geoff McDonald, is explaining the business and moral case for making mental health integral to our corporate cultures. Why? Because beyond fostering top performance and competitive …

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Galen Hair: Embracing Purpose 47:33

1y ago47:33

47:33

Have you transcended the transactional? Host Chris Schembra’s guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times embodies the abundance that flows from giving without the constant expectation of receiving in return. Galen Hair, a highly successful plaintiff’s attorney, speaker, author and podcaster, has built his practice around a purpose-driven…

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Robert Glazer: Elevate Your Team 38:13

1y ago38:13

38:13

Do you know your four key quadrants and how to bring them into balance? On this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, Host Chris Schembra welcomes back best-selling author Robert Glazer, who is taking us inside his Elevate framework. As the founder of Acceleration Partners, he and his team provide clients a unique framework through which to opti…

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Hillary Walsh: New Frontiers 45:25

1+ y ago45:25

45:25

Dear You! On this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times an immigration activist and legal powerhouse teaches us how to write letters to the selves we intend to become. Hillary Walsh, President and Founder of New Frontier Immigration Law, explains how this simple tool can help us determine – and then manifest – the things we want to be, do and hav…

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Jamie Hopkins: Find Your Freedom 47:15

1+ y ago47:15

47:15

What is it about building wealth that is so fraught? As we learn on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, our relationships with money are deeply rooted in narratives that map back to our childhoods and often are mired in confusion or trauma. Lifting the veil on our complex dance with financial planning, respected industry leader Jamie Hopk…

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Allison Hare: Fun Februarys and Life Learning 40:51

1+ y ago40:51

40:51

As Host Chris Schembra reminds us at the close of this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, it’s never too late to learn something new – IF we’re willing to take a pause, step back and offer ourselves grace. And few people embody this practice more vividly than his guest, Allison Hare, who is redefining what it looks like to be a so-called late…

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Chris Jackson: Passion for People 34:40

1+ y ago34:40

34:40

Passionate. Smart. Honest. Nice. These may not be your typically hard-charging business terms but for Chris Jackson, President at Stream Realty, they are bywords for long-term growth and success. As Host Chris Schembra’s guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times explains, the commercial real estate powerhouse has long prioritized a huma…

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Alex Ridder: Gratitude in Sales 42:03

1+ y ago42:03

42:03

As Chris Schembra’s guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times demonstrates every day, bringing an attitude of gratitude to the sales process fosters the kinds of quality relationships that are foundational to long-term success. Alex Ridder, VP for Global Accounts at The Adecco Group in Switzerland, has helped make the $20 billion-a-year…

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Sam Jacobs: Kind Folks Finish First 46:38

1+ y ago46:38

46:38

What if everyone’s overarching go-to-market strategy were kindness? Well, for Host Chris Schembra’s guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, it’s a concept that has been central to building a $200 million company. CEO Sam Jacobs launched Pavilion, his membership-based leadership community, after coming to a deep understanding of somet…

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Josh Golden: Creativity Through Calmness 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

39:35

This episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times features Josh Golden, CMO at the marketing powerhouse Quad, who is unpacking his special brand of digital marketing and communications magic. It’s no coincidence that he has blazed a trail by making transformational inroads at legacy companies like Xerox, Ad Age and NBC Universal. As he explains to Host …

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Steven Izen: Gratitude at Our Highest and Lowest 39:23

1+ y ago39:23

39:23

Even though he ran the sprint as a member of the track team at Cornell, Chris Schembra’s guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times looks at life as a marathon. Steven Izen, the hugely successful entrepreneur behind Lokai bracelets with meaning and plant-powered Elements Drinks, shares insights into how he has taken a personal obstacle (…

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Donna Letier: Gardenuity 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

34:00

The data are in – and impressive! Plant therapy is incredibly healing, a documented anxiety reducer that can even ease depression. What is it about the power of putting our hands in the soil? Host Chris Schembra’s guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times illuminates the magic ingredient: The gratitude we cultivate when we stay in the p…

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Susan Drumm: The Leaders Playlist 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

46:06

SUMMARY Is your wounded inner child still in charge of your emotional playlist? Maybe it’s time to update the soundtrack of your life! Host Chris Schembra’s amazing guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times has developed a powerful program based on an interesting trifecta of tools for growth. As Susan Drumm explains in her new book, "Th…

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Vishen Lakhiani: 6 Phase Meditation Method 37:58

2y ago37:58

37:58

SUMMARY If you’ve ever struggled with the idea of meditation, try this out: How about no beads, no sitting cross-legged, no chants or ashram journeys? The transcendental practice developed by Host Chris Schembra’s guest on this episode of the Gratitude Through Hard Time podcast speaks to all of us who want to embody our deepest visions but find our…

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Kapil Sharma: Sense of Service 1:06:27

2y ago1:06:27

1:06:27

SUMMARY Curiosity. Care. Compassion. Connection. As we learn on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times with Host Chris Schembra, these words define Kapil Sharma’s highly successful career as a leader known for bringing out the best in his teams. As Chief Transformation Officer at Microsoft India, he has brought home tools and lessons learned …

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Matt Tedesco: Self Awareness and Connection 50:11

2y ago50:11

50:11

The stars align on this episode of the Gratitude Through Hard Times podcast when two Italian empaths get together for a conversation about mentorship, leadership and personal growth that happens to coincide with the 7:47 Club’s seven anniversary. Host Chris Schembra welcomes Matt Tedesco, VP & General Manager for Americas East at the iconic furnitu…

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Building a Business With Integrity & Creating New Opportunities For Creativity and Play with David Goldstein 50:35

2y ago50:35

50:35

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." This proverb is old but will always ring true. In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, Chris welcomes David Goldstein, the Founder and Creator of Opportunities at TeamBonding, the leading creator and provider of virtual, hybrid, and in-person team building events. Listen in as Chris and David d…

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Sarah Fern: You Can't Know Gratitude Without Pain 50:52

2y ago50:52

50:52

Sarah Fern is Chief People Officer of Velocity Global, a global Employer of Record organization with over nine hundred employees scattered around the globe. Fresh off the heels of a $400 million Series B, they are one of the world's leading firms as an employer of record. Employer record organizations help with global expansion. They help with glob…

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Harry Frampton: Leadership Through Listening 47:17

2y ago47:17

47:17

The Colorado Business Hall of Fame says this of the 2008 inductee: “Harry Frampton has made developing some of the world’s premier ski resort towns an art form. Combining keen business sense with a respect for culture and sport, Frampton works to provide visitors and residents of these bustling towns with a well-rounded experience.” The founding pa…

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Shannon Eusey: To Be Happy, Be Grateful 42:03

2+ y ago42:03

42:03

Shannon is the Chief Executive Officer of Beacon Pointe Advisors, the largest female-led Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm in the country serving private clients, foundations, and retirement plans. Prior to launching Beacon Pointe, Shannon served as Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Roxbury Capital Management and oversaw the…

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Gareth Giles Knopp: Passion for People 40:06

2+ y ago40:06

40:06

Teams and businesses all over the world are growing. And having a growing team means that the culture changes every time somebody new is added, hopefully for the better. New additions mean the dynamic within team change, creating either positive or negative friction. As a leader, you have to absorb these things and drive the business forward. You h…

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Ruth Gotian: The Success Factor 41:37

2+ y ago41:37

41:37

What do astronauts, Olympic champions, and Nobel laureates do differently that allows them to achieve at such a high level? High achievers share the same four attributes: intrinsic motivation, perseverance, strong foundation, constantly learning through informal means. The key to their success is that they do all four of these things simultaneously…

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Sandy Gibson: Creating a Better Place 58:54

2+ y ago58:54

58:54

Planning for the end of your life is like pre-gratitude. Pre-gratitude in the sense that it's going to happen, it's going to hurt; how do you make something beautiful out of it? Sandy Gibson has the solution for making death into something beautiful by creating a better place than the traditional cemetery. Sandy Gibson is the Co-Founder and CEO of …

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Heather Hansen O’Neill: Where’s the Office? 28:22

2+ y ago28:22

28:22

Leaders of today have had to reevaluate where and how they do their business. How they used to lead may not be as effective in our ever-changing virtual world. Heather Hansen O’Neill knows that the ‘office’ resides within you and that you can lead from wherever you are. With the right tools and strategies, your leadership can evolve with the times.…

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Dorie Clark: The Long Game 44:06

2+ y ago44:06

44:06

It can be hard to slow down enough to consider long-term goals in our fast-paced world. Especially when social media constantly shows us the successes and accolades of everyone we know. But to create a meaningful life, we need to slow down enough to reflect on the past and prepare for our future. Dorie Clark teaches us to play the long game to reor…

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Monica Pool Knox: Leading with Humanity 41:19

2+ y ago41:19

41:19

The world is riddled with uncertainty and challenges. We can let the uncertainty crush us or let the uncertainty propel us. One way to use uncertainty to propel us is to lead with humanity by giving grace, empathy, and understanding to the people around us. Monica Pool Knox knows how critical leading with humanity is. Monica Pool Knox oversees Live…

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Esther Raphael: Inspired Community 37:13

2+ y ago37:13

37:13

Belonging is often described as a feeling of security, support, acceptance, and inclusion. In addition, it's directly linked to decreased turnover, reduced sick days, and increased performance. People who feel like they belong want to show up because of each other. It's not the work that inspires people; it's the commitment to a shared purpose and …

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Faith Jones: You Can Heal 49:24

2+ y ago49:24

49:24

You can heal your trauma. Whether your trauma is unprocessed or you're using it to fuel you, you can heal and live in a place of contentment, joy, and peace, where you create healthy relationships and success in business. Faith Jones not only healed her trauma but overcame it to go from surviving to thriving. Faith Jones is a lawyer, activist, entr…

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Karen Mangia: Success From Anywhere 40:53

2+ y ago40:53

40:53

Do you think that you are living in a dress rehearsal? This is a one-act play called your life. What kind of role do you want to play? Because you don't get to do this again. The genesis of living a meaningful life is knowing what success means to you and stripping away the obligations that are no longer in service of that meaning. Of course, succe…

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Tyler Wagner: Chase Fulfillment 44:56

2+ y ago44:56

44:56

Life is all about trial and error. Therefore, it's vital to try as many new things as possible in order to discover what you really want to do in life. By chasing fulfillment over pleasure, you'll create a rich life while pleasure will bring you an empty life. Tyler Wagner knows the value of chasing fulfillment and traveling down the path that's ri…

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