Best Peer Advisory Podcasts (2024)

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How to Reduce Workplace Drama with Robyn Hatcher 50:23

32m ago50:23

50:23

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Robyn Hatcher, a communication and leadership professional speaker and owner of the boutique consultancy SpeakEtc. As a former actor & soap opera writer, she once got paid to create drama, now she works with leaders from Fortune 500 companies, human services organizations and notew…

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028_ Office Politics Part 1 20:02

16h ago20:02

20:02

Office Politics Part 1 Kevin Baker Are you ready to master the unwritten rules of the workplace? In our latest episode, we dive deep into the world of office politics – a crucial skill set that can make or break your career. Episode Highlights: Uncover the true meaning of office politics (it’s not what you think!) Discover why political savvy is es…

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16: Ascent Aviation CEO David Querio on How Breaking into Underserved Markets Elevates Your Company 25:26

12h ago25:26

25:26

David Querio joins the podcast to share his remarkable journey from airplane mechanic to CEO of Ascent Aviation Services, and what he learned about managing teams in an industry with no room for error. He also talks with Vistage CEO Sam Reese about how out-of-the-box thinking fueled his company’s growth, transforming Ascent Aviation into a major pl…

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#353: Moving from Order-Taker to Trusted Advisor and Expert, with Amy Posner 54:23

4h ago54:23

54:23

As freelancers and solo professionals, we often (unknowingly) sabotage our own success from the very first interaction with a prospect. We present ourselves and our services in a way that works against us. It erodes trust and diminishes our perceived value before we even begin working with a potential client. It often starts the moment we ask our c…

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Building a Customer-Centric Culture with Dan Gingiss 48:32

1h ago48:32

48:32

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive deep into building a customer-centric culture with Dan Gingiss, an international keynote speaker and customer experience expert who believes that a remarkable experience is your best competitive advantage. His 20-year professional career included leadership positions at McDonald’s, Discover…

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How to Structure Your Leadership Team 38:13

1h ago38:13

38:13

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the strategies and tools you need to build a successful leadership team. I discuss why it's crucial to proactively structure your leadership team before problems arise. I'll share common pitfalls and the difference between accountability and responsibility and introduce two powerful tools: the Funct…

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Healthcare Equity, Peer Support, Advocacy with Makailah Dowell BS 1:02:37

2h ago1:02:37

1:02:37

With lived experience in bulimia nervosa and BED (binge eating disorder), Makailah Dowell recovered while facing many treatment accessibility barriers and, through that journey, discovered a passion for pursuing healthcare equity. Makailah graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor’s degree in biology with an emphasis on microbiology…

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#352: How Building a Community of Like-Minded Peers Can Help You Land Business and Create a Valuable Support Network 53:53

10d ago53:53

53:53

Freelancing can be a lonely journey. But it doesn't have to be. Many freelancers struggle to find consistent work, navigate client relationships, and stay up-to-date with industry trends. They often feel isolated, and unsure where to turn for support or guidance. Not Rachel Smith, my guest in this week's episode. Rachel is the founder of , a thrivi…

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11 Actions for High Performers 20:53

4h ago20:53

20:53

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I explore why many leaders tend to over-invest in low performers and under-invest in high performers despite the latter group having the most potential for growth. Emphasizing the importance of focusing on high performers and I’ll offer 11 actionable steps to better engage and retain these valuable team members. …

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Setting Clear Expectations 34:47

7d ago34:47

34:47

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the importance of setting clear expectations within your organization. Learn why unclear expectations often lead to unacceptable results and discover practical strategies to establish measurable and actionable goals. I explore the difference between productivity and performance, the significance of …

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#351: Useful Shortcut and Cheat Sheet for Pitching an Advisory Engagement 5:13

30d ago5:13

5:13

When you’re starting to offer advisory engagements to clients and prospects, it’s very common to get nervous. Say you’re talking with a prospect and you can tell that they need help beyond writing. In fact, you can see that it doesn’t yet make sense to go right into a writing project — mainly because they need to make some other decisions first. Bu…

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Employee Stock Ownership Plans with Jeremy Huish 41:20

29d ago41:20

41:20

In this episode of the Better Leadership team Show, I chat with Jeremy Huish, VP at Corporate Transition Consulting, about the benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Jeremy shares his journey from tax attorney to ESOP advocate, explaining how ESOPs benefit business owners, companies, and employees. Jeremy Huish started his career as a …

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Creating a Destination Workplace with Betsy-Allen Manning 46:53

21d ago46:53

46:53

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive into the art of creating a destination workplace with the incredible Betsy Allen Manning. Featured on major networks such as Fox, CBS, ABC, NBC, and TEDx, Betsy is an internationally recognized leadership speaker, best-selling author, and company culture expert. As the owner of Destination …

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Therapy, Faith and Yoga with Craig Bullock 46:45

28d ago46:45

46:45

Craig Bullock (Isha Das) is an accomplished teacher, writer, lecturer, practicing psychotherapist, and spiritual director of The Assisi Institute in Rochester, New York. A former pastoral administrator at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Rochester, Isha Das earned graduate degrees in Religious Studies from the University of Notre Dame and Cli…

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#350: Unlocking Your Full Creative Potential by Unleashing Your Inner Muse 52:09

28d ago52:09

52:09

Life can often feel like a never-ending hustle — especially when you feel like you’re working harder than ever but getting poorer results. Deadlines loom. Responsibilities pile up. And the bills keep coming. It’s so easy to get swept up in the daily grind and feel like you’re constantly in the middle of a storm that just won’t let up. Before you kn…

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Ground Rules for Leadership Teams 28:56

1M ago28:56

28:56

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the essential ground rules that every leadership team should follow to foster a productive, collaborative, and high-performing organization. Learn how to enhance your team's decision-making, debate skills, and relationships through six key principles: Brutal Honesty No Shame, No Blame Disagree and Commit…

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Selling Your Business with Sunny Vanderbeck 54:50

1M ago54:50

54:50

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, we dive into the key ideas and insights from the author of the book 'Selling Without Selling Out,' exploring strategies and principles for effective and ethical sales. Sunny Vanderbeck began his leadership journey as a Section Leader of the 2nd Ranger Battalion (U.S. Special Operations Command), w…

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#349: Saying Yes Less Often 6:51

2M ago6:51

6:51

In this transformative episode, I discuss the importance of setting boundaries and being selective with opportunities through practical tools and methodologies. Borrowing from Greg McKeown's book, *Essentialism*, I introduce two powerful concepts: the 90% Rule and the Extreme Criteria Exercise. These tools are designed to help you master the art of…

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The ROI of Team Happiness with Tia Graham 39:41

2M ago39:41

39:41

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I chat with Tia Graham, a dynamic keynote speaker, bestselling author, and expert in positive psychology and leadership. We dive deep into the importance of psychological safety in leadership, how to define and cultivate happiness at work, and Tia’s "Happy Leader Methodology." Tia shares insightfu…

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Giving and Receiving Powerful Feedback with Treena Huang 39:12

2M ago39:12

39:12

Treena Huang is an expert in transforming team cultures towards higher performance and trust. As a highly sought after coach, Treena's unique Live 360 Feedback approach trains the skills necessary to communicate with both candor and kindness. Before becoming a leadership coach, Treena served as a UN official, working in high-stakes political settin…

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#348: Rediscovering Your Core—Finding Clarity and Stability in Your Business Amidst Chaos 24:30

3M ago24:30

24:30

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s especially relevant given the current global climate: finding stability in your business amidst chaos. Are you feeling more stressed, burnt out, or anxious? Are you questioning your path as a solo professional more frequently? If so, you’re not alone. The Ever-Present Chaos Life is full of uncert…

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Targets, KPIs, Priorities…I’m Confused! 30:38

2M ago30:38

30:38

On this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll be breaking down the chaos of distinguishing the differences between targets, KPIs, and priorities. I explore how vague terminology often leads to confusion within teams, especially leadership teams, impacting overall organizational clarity. I’ll help tackle the pitfalls of using amorphous language when discuss…

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Two Words that Changed a Life with Tim Mattice 59:13

2M ago59:13

59:13

Tim Mattice is a father of three and husband to his wife Trish. He is the owner and operator of TPM Tile and Marble, specializing in kitchen and bathroom tile installation. Tim is a 1980 graduate of East High School and also a Monroe Community College alumnus. An avid golfer and bowler, he recently acquired his motorcycle license and enjoys “Wind T…

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Emotional Intelligence and Business Outcomes with Meg Poag 39:27

2M ago39:27

39:27

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I speak with Meg Poag. She stands at the intersection of leadership excellence and transformative consultancy. A best-selling author of “The Adversity Hack,” Meg is a visionary known both locally and nationally for her passion and prowess in empowering leaders. Her goal? Drive change, produce rema…

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#347: On Impostor Syndrome and Feeling Guilty About Your Fees 4:53

3M ago4:53

4:53

Think back to when you first went out on your own. Remember those first few projects? Getting paid for your writing felt like magic, didn’t it? You put in, say, 10 hours of work, and the client paid you $750. Wow! What made it magical was that the $750 was all for me. And I loved the idea that a few units of effort in would translate to a few units…

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Improving Your Leadership Team – Where Do You Start? 30:45

2M ago30:45

30:45

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I go into the key characteristics of a phenomenal company, and I'll take a deep dive into how you can assess your team's performance against these benchmarks. But that's not all; I'll also zero in on actionable steps. Even if your team is excelling, constant improvement is vital. To guide us, we'll use a comprehensi…

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Episode 22 – MENA Local Governance with Dr Ellen Lust, Dr Intissar Kherigi, & Dr Christiana Parreira 45:36

3M ago45:36

45:36

In collaboration with the Governance Uncovered podcast of the Governance and Local Development Institute (GLD), Ellen Lust moderates a discussion on decentralisation and local governance in the Middle East and North Africa, focusing in particular on Tunisia, Lebanon, and Jordan. She is joined by Intissar Kherigi, Christiana Parreira, and Ezra Karme…

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The Planning and Communication Rhythm-2 27:18

3M ago27:18

27:18

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the art of unlocking team success through three key disciplines: Measuring What Matters, Aligning Around Priorities, and the Planning and Communication Rhythm. Using the human body as a metaphor, I explore how these disciplines are as vital to your team's success as the nervous and digestive systems are …

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#346: How Wendy Helfenbaum Takes 4 Months Off Every Year While Maintaining a Healthy 6-Figure Income 48:46

3M ago48:46

48:46

Freelancing is amazing. Until it isn’t. You wake up one morning and you realize that you’ve created a very demanding job for yourself. And chances are, you take LESS time off than you ever did in any previous job you held. Sometimes it even feels like you’re working for a tyrannical boss who makes you feel terrible any time you ask for a small brea…

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The Leader-Leader Approach with L. David Marquet 51:59

3M ago51:59

51:59

In today's episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome David Marquet. He is a former US submarine force commander who transformed the USS Santa Fe from worst to first by empowering his crew. Marquet's revolutionary leadership approach, which treats crew members as leaders rather than followers, led to the highest retention and operational…

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College Students, Mental Health Crisis, Suicide with Dr. Seema Khanjea 51:58

4M ago51:58

51:58

Seema Khaneja graduated from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and completed her pediatrics residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. During medical school and after residency, she studied various complementary healing modalities including Ayurvedic nutrition, mind-body medicine, yoga, and meditation. For ten years, See…

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You can't lead a great team if you can't lead yourself 28:14

3M ago28:14

28:14

In this MIke on the Mic episode, I will take you on a deep personal journey through the highs and lows of my life and leadership. I’ll dive into the foundational role self-leadership in personal and professional development. Key Highlights: - Discover why self-leadership is the cornerstone of team and business success. - Learn how personal challeng…

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027_Mastermind Your Potential: Unleashing the Power of Peer Advisory Groups 24:49

4M ago24:49

24:49

Mastermind Your Potential: Unleashing the Power of Peer Advisory Groups Introduction: Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Peak of Potential, coming to you from the sunlit shores of the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney! Today we’re diving deep into the transformative world of mastermind groups. Join me in order to explore their dynamic s…

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#345: How to Be a Generalist AND Specialist at the Same Time 5:17

4M ago5:17

5:17

I’ve heard this argument hundreds of times: “I don’t have a specific target market, Ed. I’m a generalist who works with all kinds of businesses. So I’m having a really hard time narrowing things down, and I’m not convinced I should.” When I ask them about their motivation for continuing to do things this way, I typically get a response along the li…

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Self-Leadership for Leaders with Cait Donovan & Owen Fitzpatrick 53:52

3M ago53:52

53:52

In today's episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I'm thrilled to have two amazing friends, Cait Donovan and Owen Fitzpatrick, back on the show. We dive deep into the crucial topic of self-care for leaders, discussing how it can significantly impact team dynamics, stress management, and overall success in today's fast-paced world. Our conversa…

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The 5 Roles of a CEO 22:30

4M ago22:30

22:30

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into an enlightening discussion about the transformative journey of a CEO. I outline five pivotal roles that a CEO must embrace: the Visionary, creating and sharing a compelling vision for the company's future; the Ambassador, shaping the company culture internally and representing the company's interests ext…

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#344: How to Navigate Maternity Leave (or an Extended Break) Without Missing a Beat: Satta Sarmah Hightower’s Success Story 48:00

4M ago48:00

48:00

For most freelancers, the concept of taking an extended break—be it for maternity leave, personal health, or a sabbatical—has been shrouded in trepidation. We love the idea of a long break, especially if we’re experiencing burnout. But we immediately dismiss it as unrealistic because we don’t think we can afford to lose the income. Or we fear losin…

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12 Ways to “Level Up” Your Team 19:24

4M ago19:24

19:24

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the common misconception that training is the ultimate solution to enhance team skills and performance. While training plays a role, it's just one of twelve strategies to explore for elevating your team's capabilities. From setting clearer expectations and leveraging coaching to hiring the right people a…

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Neurodivergence with Brooke LaLone Ward: Marriage and Family Counselor 57:53

4M ago57:53

57:53

Brooke is a Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, who has grown up and lived in the Finger Lakes region her whole life. She has recently delved into neurodiversity after finding out her own neurodivergence in the fall of 2022. As she was navigating what it meant for her, she expanded her practice to specialize in neurodivergent couples and trauma…

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