Best John Bates Executive Speaking Success Podcasts (2024)

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Bot or Not? The New Era of Digital Verification | Liam Hale McCarty 42:49

2h ago42:49

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Liam McCarty is the founder and CEO of Verified Inc., a digital identity company that helps companies onboard people faster, offer one-click signup for their services, and helps people verify who's sending them messages—is it a real person or a bot? You'll enjoy Liam's take on leadership and personal growth, too! Find Liam at https://www.linkedin.c…

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The Zen of Social Media Marketing | Shama Hyder 46:07

2d ago46:07

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Shama Hyder is a well-respected and early pioneer in the world of social media. She brings a rare “from the trenches” perspective. She’s the Founder and CEO of Zen Media, one of today’s leading B2B marketing and PR companies in the country. Shama is also an active Henry Crown Fellow within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute.…

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I Survived an Avalanche! | Shelley Anderson 45:10

10d ago45:10

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In 2017, Shelley survived an avalanche while on a heliboarding trip in Colorado’s backcountry. This little wake-up call reminded her to not put off pursuing the things you are passionate about and to appreciate the ones you love most of all. Shelley loves the craft of voice acting as much as Shelley loves gliding down trails and slopes. So, Shelley…

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Out as Humans | Gerardo Segat 42:33

17d ago42:33

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Gerardo Segat is an international leadership coach and host of the live show "Out As Humans." His purpose and legacy is to humanize leadership. Following a wealth of experiences as an entrepreneur, chairman, and CEO, Gerardo has used his leadership background to create Preludes: a coaching program created to humanize leaders, organizations, and the…

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Bring Back Intimacy | Jami and Marla Keller 47:25

25d ago47:25

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Jami and Marla are on a mission to rescue marriages from the brink of giving up, transforming them into vibrant connections filled with joy and deeper happiness than ever before! Together, they will help you turn your love story into an inspiring tale of connection and joy! Their vision is a world where every marriage flourishes, transcending defea…

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A Whole New Outlook on Work and Productivity | John Briggs 41:23

1M ago41:23

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John Briggs is known for going against the Big 4 Accounting firms with his “new workday normal” Rockstar business culture and jaw-dropping revenue increases of 492%! But how did he do it? Many people have been dying to know John’s secrets. Fear not, because he recently composed all his stellar business advice, from epic failures to his greatest suc…

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Unmanaged | Jack Skeels 46:53

2M ago46:53

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Jack Skeels is a former RAND senior analyst and agency executive. He is the CEO of AgencyAgile, an operations consulting and coaching firm that has helped over 200 agencies, consultancies, and other project-driven organizations go better, faster, and happier. Jack’s new book, Unmanaged: Master the Magic of Creating Empowered and Happy Organizations…

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Hire Better People Faster | Ryan Englin 51:48

2M ago51:48

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Ryan Englin is a force. Meaning, he’s a disruptive new wave. When he speaks, you’ll sense a particular energy you haven’t felt before. Because he’s leveling tradition, and he’s completely revamping the way business owners across the country think about their next hire. Ryan is passionate about supporting small businesses in blue-collar industries. …

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Get Your Small Business Unstuck | Barry Moltz 40:48

2M ago40:48

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Barry gets small businesses unstuck. As a small business expert, Barry Moltz gets owners growing again by unlocking their long-forgotten potential. With decades of entrepreneurial experience in his own business ventures as well as consulting countless other entrepreneurs, Barry has discovered the formula to get stuck business owners unstuck and mar…

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Provocative and Unconventional Views of Leadership | Don Schmincke 55:57

2M ago55:57

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The NY press accuses Don Schmincke of providing “the most provocative view of leadership than any other speaker.” What else would you expect from an MIT and Johns Hopkins researcher who was nearly arrested as a capitalist spy in the Soviet Bloc, got shot off an aircraft carrier, survived in the Kurdish capital as Iran took U.S. Embassy hostages, wa…

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Connection, Community, and Meaning | Ken Eslick 1:02:52

2M ago1:02:52

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Ken Eslick is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Leaders Lab - an Executive Leadership Recruiting Firm, and he's the host of "The Leaders Lab Podcast," a weekly show that delves into the world of leadership and personal development. As a Tony Robbins Trainer and President/Founder of The Leaders Lab, Ken shares actionable advice and lessons from great le…

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Leadership Through Radical Self-Inquiry | Jerry Colonna 53:26

3M ago53:26

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“The best way to overcome the inevitable loneliness of life at the top may be to connect and mindfully attend to the process that’s already underway – the unconscious sharing that undergirds every relationship.” Leadership through radical self-inquiry. This is the driving idea behind the work of Jerry Colonna. For over two decades, he has been dedi…

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Through the Lens of Observation | Robert Houser 47:54

3M ago47:54

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Robert Houser is New England, born and raised. Though he has lived in California all his adult life, you cannot take the New Englander out of him. It follows him. He's determinedly independent, critically frugal, he doesn't take himself too seriously, and yes, sarcasm slides in as an icebreaker. Photography entered his life at RISD, an extra course…

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Be Bigger, Be Better, Be Here Now | Shawn Antonio 51:39

3M ago51:39

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There is nobody quite like life coach, author, and motivational speaker Shawn Antonio. Shawn specializes in helping people lean into their purpose and inspiring and motivating them to be bigger and better, no matter their personal circumstances in life. Shawn has died twice, almost four times. But - he keeps coming back. Shawn knows he has a bigger…

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United by Curiosity | Kelly Stoetzel 54:05

4M ago54:05

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Kelly Stoetzel is an energetic executive leader who brings creativity, strategic thinking, and curiosity to her work. Her focus is on spreading knowledge and ideas through content and experiences and on building, growing, and nurturing the communities around them. She loves working with impact-driven organizations and collaborating with others on d…

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All Things Microbiome | Ruairi Robertson 33:43

4M ago33:43

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Dr. Ruairi Robertson is a scientist studying the human gut microbiome. He is fascinated by how microbes influence the human body, and his research examines the amazing interactions between microbes and human health and disease from belly to brain. Since he started his scientific career, he has garnered many awards, including: B.Sc in Human Nutritio…

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Master the Future of Work | Jennie Byrne 38:34

1+ y ago38:34

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Dr. Jennie Byrne lives to connect the dots between people and ideas in new and unexpected ways. She is a clinical translator between segments of our complex health system - clinicians, finance, operations, data, technology, and research. She has strong people skills and enjoys bringing psychological savvy and EQ to complicated problems. Clients hav…

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Mindful Authenticity and Vulnerability | Ulrike Seminati 47:51

1+ y ago47:51

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Ulrike Seminati is a leadership and communication coach with over twenty years of experience in shaping award-winning global communication and leadership programs across a variety of industries. Building on her experience as a C-level executive, Ulrike combines her knowledge of excelling in the corporate world with powerful self-development techniq…

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Being ‘In Power’ Versus Being ‘In Your Power’ | Dr. Sharon Melnick 36:14

1+ y ago36:14

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Between ever-changing work practices and the elusive act of fulfilling personal and professional demands, leaders must navigate a new world of challenges and strike the right tone of balancing completion with compassion. Dr. Sharon Melnick introduces the idea that power is the underlying issue in many of the trends we see among employees and that l…

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Cultivating Creative Thinking | Oana Velcu-Laitinen 50:54

1+ y ago50:54

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Something wonderful happened to Oana when she became a mother. This biggest role of her life inspired her to press the refresh button. For instance, she started writing a personal blog. Also, she embraced a career change after nine years of research and teaching experience at the Hanken School of Economics and Aalto School of Business. In 2014, she…

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Having Difficult Conversations | Marlene Chism 52:41

1+ y ago52:41

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Marlene Chism is a seasoned speaker, thought partner, advisor, coach, and author. She is the CEO of Marlene Chism Consulting, offering a comprehensive suite of consulting services to businesses and leaders. Widely recognized as the leading US authority on stopping workplace drama, she works with C-Suite leaders to build drama-free cultures that dri…

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Reading Microexpressions | Annie Särnblad 48:26

1+ y ago48:26

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Annie Särnblad is a preeminent global speaker and expert in reading facial expressions. She is Certified in the Facial Action Coding System “FACS” and can numerically code the 10,000 muscle combinations in human expression. She has developed her own easy-to-absorb teaching techniques based on the knowledge she accumulated living in 9 countries and …

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Disruption Proof | Brant Cooper 48:29

1+ y ago48:29

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Find Brant at Brant @ brantcooper.com and on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantcooper/ Brant travels the globe speaking with entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs about how to discover and create new value; about empowering individuals to make the change they want to see in the world. Brant Cooper is the New York Times bestselling author of Th…

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Core Skills to Become a Great Manager, Faster | Tania Luna 39:03

1+ y ago39:03

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Tania is the Co-Founder of LifeLabs Learning, Author of The Leader Lab and Surprise, co-host of the podcast Talk Psych to Me, Partner at Columbia University's eLab, and Founder of Scarlet Moon Sanctuary. LifeLabs Learning has helped over 350,000 people at the world’s most influential companies (including TED, Yelp, Tinder, Slack, Reddit) become mor…

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Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening | Julian Treasure 46:36

1+ y ago46:36

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Julian is a sound and communication expert whose mission is to help people and organizations to listen better and create healthier and more effective sound, including speaking. He is the author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. Julian’s five TED talks have been watched more than 100 million times. 'How to speak so that people want to…

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The Habit Mechanic | Dr. Jon Finn 50:51

1+ y ago50:51

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Dr. Jon Finn founded the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy and best-selling author of 'The Habit Mechanic'. He has three psychology-related degrees, including a PhD and has worked in performance psychology, resilience, and leadership science for over twenty years. Tougher Minds uses cutting-edge insights from psychology, behavioral science, n…

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Question Thinking™ and Mindset Awareness | Marilee Adams 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

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Dr. Marilee Adams is an award-winning author and pioneer in the fields of inquiry-based coaching, leadership, and organizational culture. She is the founder and CEO of Inquiry Institute, the originator of the Question Thinking™ methodologies, and a consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker. Marilee is the author of the internationally bestse…

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Communicating Your Vulnerability | Giles Paley-Phillips 46:43

1+ y ago46:43

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Giles Paley-Phillips writes books & writes and produces films. He is half of @blankpod & @forgotpodcast. He plays guitar in @burnthousemusic and is an Ambassador at @actionaidUK and Love at @cpfc Giles is Happily Mediocre. Find him at: https://Linktr.ee/GilesPaleyPhillips1 ----- John Bates provides 1:1 Executive Communications Coaching, both in-per…

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The Self-Employed Life | Jeffrey Shaw 41:43

1+ y ago41:43

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How many people can say they’ve never had a “real” job? Renowned portrait photographer Jeffrey Shaw is one such person. Successful serial entrepreneur Jeffrey Shaw always created his own income without ever having had the safety net of a 9-5 paycheck. He learned the benefits of genuine connections and thrived by understanding the value of ideal cus…

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Strategic Storytelling for Health & Life Sciences | Giuseppe Marzio 49:10

1+ y ago49:10

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Giuseppe Marzio, PhD, a scientist-turned-strategic-storyteller, has over twenty years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. As founder of Chiaro, a communications agency specializing in strategic storytelling for health and life sciences, he has worked with some of the most innovative companies in the sector, from startups and VCs to lar…

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How to Get Booked and Paid to Speak | Grant Baldwin 49:04

1+ y ago49:04

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Grant Baldwin always enjoyed speaking and helping other people. So much so that he actually went to Bible college and became a youth pastor. He did that for a little while but eventually felt like there was something else he should be doing. While his wife was five months pregnant with their first daughter, he quit his job with no real plan for wha…

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Coping with Conflict | Liz Kislik 48:40

2y ago48:40

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Liz Kislik specializes in developing high-performing leaders and workforces and for 30 years has helped family-run businesses, national nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies like American Express, Girl Scouts, Staples, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems. Liz’s work has been featured in the Wall Stree…

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Mindfully Wise Leadership | Keren Tsuk 37:56

2y ago37:56

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Dr. Keren Tsuk is an organizational consultant and leadership expert. Her Ph.D. is in leadership at 21st-century organizations. Keren specializes in helping companies and teams reach their full potential using mindfulness techniques. Keren focuses on senior management teams, helping executives find their inner wisdom and maximize their leadership p…

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Human Capital Innovations | Jonathan Hinton Westover 51:21

2y ago51:21

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Episode Notes: Jonathan Hinton Westover is a 3X #1 best-selling and award-winning author and is the #1 ranked HR, Innovation, and Future of Work Global Thought Leader & Influencer by Thinkers360. Global Gurus has ranked Jon #22 in "Organizational Culture" and #24 in "Management" globally, and LeadersHum's put him on their Power List of the Top 200 …

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Path to the Mainstage | Li Hayes 49:21

2y ago49:21

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Li Hayes' Go Leeward connects dynamic, world-class business and motivational speakers with business event planners, marketing leaders, and executive business leaders to make any event exceed expectations and truly ‘WOW’ the audience. As the Founder and Speaker Manager, Li Hayes directs an efficient and seamless process — providing a hassle-free, co…

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Am I ready to write a book? | AJ Harper 39:41

2y ago39:41

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In today's episode, I talk with AJ Harper. She is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and significantly impact the world. We discuss Self-publishing, Traditional-publishing, and Hybrid-publishing. AJ talks about the impact Senator Paul Wellstone's…

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Leadership in Extreme Circumstances with Tracy Reinhold 56:57

2y ago56:57

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Tracy Reinhold is Chief Security Officer at Everbridge. He is responsible for advancing Everbridge’s enterprise-level security strategy and working closely with customers and partners to optimize their organizational approach to managing and responding to critical events. Reinhold has served in executive leadership roles in security and incident ma…

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The Trajectory of Social Media with Hugh Forrest 51:42

2y ago51:42

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The South by Southwest (SXSW) festival has been held every month of March since 1987 in Austin, Texas, and is considered one of the most important meetings worldwide related to music, film, and digital/interactive media. Hugh Forrest is the Chief Programming Officer at South by Southwest. In 2012, the Austin Chamber of Commerce named Hugh Forrest “…

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Path to the Naval Academy | Chris Cassidy 48:06

2y ago48:06

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Making his way from Earth to the cosmos, CAPT Cassidy was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 2004. Assigned his first spaceflight in 2009 as a mission specialist aboard the STS-127, he became the 500th person in history to fly into space, as well as the second-ever SEAL. In subsequent flight experiences, CAPT Cassidy was assigned to Expe…

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How to Lead in a Distributed World | Liam Martin 50:23

2y ago50:23

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Liam is a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. He is also a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote. Liam is an avid proponent of remote work and has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, T…

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Rediscovering one's voice, vision, and purpose with Amy Nubson 51:38

2y ago51:38

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In this episode, I speak with a dear friend of mine, Amy Nubson. Amy has been an award-willing designer and marketer for over 20 years. She's also been an entrepreneur for 15 years and for that entire time she's been working with her husband Avery. And recently, she founded RebrandYou where she coaches people in business and life as a fulfillment c…

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Revolutionizing Digital Diagnostics with Ben Cahoon 47:15

2y ago47:15

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Techcyte began as an idea to classify white blood cells using computer vision from Dr. Mohamed Salama which was purchased by Ralph Yarro in a technology transfer from the University of Utah in 2013. Since that initial idea, Techcyte has led the cellular digital pathology revolution by combining the knowledge and skills of a lab professional or path…

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Great Leadership & Payroll Connectivity to Change the World with Jordan Wright 42:03

2y ago42:03

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Jordan Wright loves building great companies. He’s co-founded and led several startups from inception through to successful exits. Currently, Jordan is Co-Founder and CEO at Atomic and the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Solera National Bank. Atomic is the market-leading provider for payroll connectivity, trusted by 12 of the leading fin…

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Purposeful Agenda-less Listening with Dr. Mark Goulston 58:47

2y ago58:47

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Dr. Mark Goulston is a member of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches, he is a Founding Member of the Newsweek Forum, and author or co-author of 9 books, many of them best sellers... His book Just Listen has been translated into 28 languages and has become the top book on listening in the world. He speaks around the world and has a Podcast called My Wa…

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Foolproof Presentations with TJ Walker 54:37

2y ago54:37

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TJ Walker is the Founder and CEO of Utamize. Ultamize uses state-of-the-art face swap AI technology to personalize the user experience of watching motivational videos. TJ is also a leader in the health and wellness industry and currently has more than 1.3 million students taking more than 200 of his online courses on Udemy.com. Walker is a #1 USA T…

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Eradicator of Entrepreneurial Poverty | Mike Michalowicz 49:43

2y ago49:43

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Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, Fix This Next and his newest book, Get Different. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate. To learn more about Mi…

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Impact Authority | Stephanie Scheller 44:18

2+ y ago44:18

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Stephanie Scheller took the business world by storm. After three years in corporate America, she ramped up her sales training and coaching business in only four and a half months to completely replace her corporate income and walked away to run Scheller Enterprises, a company focused on disrupting the way the world goes into and stays in business. …

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The Power of Mentoring with Fiona Murden 59:43

2+ y ago59:43

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Fiona Murden is a chartered psychologist and multi-award-winning author. She founded the company Aroka Ltd in 2007 working with leaders from across fields and applying cutting edge research to real lives in the real world. She is also the founder of OKA.life, a premier mentoring platform that matches mentors to mentees using behavioral science. She…

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The Surgeon's Surgeon | Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler 48:51

2+ y ago48:51

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Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a highly sought-after eye surgeon and is known as “The Surgeon’s Surgeon” since so many other surgeons come to Dr. Brian for surgery on their own eyes. He is also a producer of the Steven Holcomb Documentary named "Holky: the Steven Holcomb Story," available on IndieFlix. Find him online at: http://boxerwachler.com, TikTo…

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Scale Up with Nick Bradley 46:15

2+ y ago46:15

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Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, author, speaker, and business growth expert. He has built, bought, and sold 24 businesses with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. He empowers business leaders and investors to create valuable businesses that create global impact. His “Scale Up Your Business” podcast, which ranked #1 on iTun…

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