The art of public speaking with authentic and meaningful storytelling can change and even save a life. Learn how to get up on a big stage and share your important message through the lens of award winning director, Tricia Brouk. She shares her personal experience of being on big stages all over the world and interviews people who talk for a living and gets them to reveal their secrets on how to become a successful public speaker and have lasting legacy. Tricia has put thousands of speakers o ...
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The Leadership Vision Podcast is about helping people better understand who they are as a leader. Our consulting firm has spent 25 years investing in teams so that people are mentally engaged and emotionally healthy. Our podcast provides information to help you develop as a leader, build a positive team culture, and grow your organization to match the demands of today’s business landscape. We leverage client experience, research-based leadership models, and reflective conversations to explor ...
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"The Leaders Lab Podcast with Ken Eslick" is a weekly show that explores the world of leadership and personal development. Host Ken Eslick, a Tony Robbins Trainer and President/Founder of The Leaders Lab, shares actionable advice and lessons from great leaders across all walks of life. Join Ken each week as he unpacks subjects like leadership mindset, business scaling, personal assessments, health & fitness, and money mindset. Ken is joined by a diverse range of expert guests, including Tomm ...
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The Evolving Leader Podcast is a show set in the context of the world’s ‘great transition’ – technological, environmental and societal upheaval – that requires deeper, more committed leadership to confront the world’s biggest challenges. Hosts, Jean Gomes (a New York Times best selling author) and Scott Allender (an award winning leadership development specialist working in the creative industries) approach complex topics with an urgency that matches the speed of change. This show will give ...
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Building Your Speaker Platform: A Blueprint for Success
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19:36This week, I’m revealing the crucial steps you need to establish a successful speaker platform. Whether you're just starting out or you've been speaking for years, having a solid platform elevates you from simply being a speaker to being a thought leader with a thriving speaking business. If you're ready to establish your credibility and attract th…
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How Tricia Brouk Built a Legacy Beyond Dance
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31:50Tricia Brouk is an award-winning author and public speaking coach renowned for her ability to inspire transformation through the power of storytelling. With over three decades of experience, she has become a trusted mentor to countless individuals, including esteemed figures such as James Gandolfini, Kate Winslet, and Susan Sarandon. Raised on a Mi…
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‘Normalising Human Leadership’ with Nicky Lowe
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53:53In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender talk to Nicky Lowe. Nicky started her career working for a Silicon Valley tech company during the lead up to Y2K, where the financial rewards were great but for many their own wellbeing was secondary. After having her first child Nicky experienced burnout on her …
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From Architect to CEO: My 21-Year Entrepreneur Journey with Jarrod Lopiccolo
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37:27Jarrod Lopiccolo is a leader in creative digital performance marketing with a background in architecture. With his wife Season as co-founder, Jarrod has led Noble Studios as CEO, building it from the ground up and collaborating with top global brands such as Adobe, Google, and the Islands of Tahiti. Their visionary leadership has earned the agency …
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Here's how to Fix Bad Team Building Activities
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19:04Send us a text In This Episode, We Cover: Why traditional team building has such a bad reputation The five biggest reasons team building fails What research says about effective team-building elements How to plan team-building activities that actually work Resources Team Building Tops the List of Most Disliked Workplace Social Activities Please Don…
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Living Fully Expressed with Alex Pursglove (The Big Talk Live)
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12:03In today’s episode, you will hear an amazing talk by speaker and thought leader Alex Pursglove. You may remember Alex from Episode 608. Alex guides women in becoming fully expressed and cultivating radical trust. As a master coach, Alex has helped hundreds of women across the world accelerate in business and, more importantly, learn how to accept a…
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Leadership Lessons from Disaster Zones with Christian Muntean
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38:14Christian Muntean is a business strategist and leadership expert with a proven record of solving complex challenges. As founder of Vantage Consulting, he has led organizations through major transformations focused on growth and efficiency. His global experience spans over 40 countries in disaster relief and community development. Christian holds a …
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Today's guest, Dr. John Librett, is a certified speaker, author, and thought leader in preventive medicine and cancer survivorship. With over 25 years of experience, including chairing a White House Interagency Council, he inspires audiences worldwide to rethink health and wellness through his engaging presentations and practical, actionable insigh…
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Book Announcement! Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane
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18:07Send us a text In this episode, we announce the upcoming release of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane—a powerful new book by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring. Learn why they chose an allegory to share their leadership philosophy, what an origami crane can teach us about transformation, and how each of us holds a personal map th…
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‘Fake News and Why We Fall For It’ with Sander van der Linden
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1:03:45During this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender discuss the pervasive issue of misinformation and its implications for society with Professor Sander van der Linden. Sander is Professor of Social Psychology in Society in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge and Director of the Cambrid…
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Mastering Leadership: Handling Setbacks with Grace and Resilience
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14:58This week, I’m revealing the essential skills every leader, speaker, and entrepreneur must master: letting go when things go wrong and standing firm to make things right. I share my personal experiences with this — including a botched photo shoot, recording with incorrect scripts, and a failed product launch — to illustrate how to navigate setbacks…
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Send us a text Hey friends! 👋 This week, the Leadership Vision Podcast is taking a short break for spring break! 🌸 No new episode today, but we’ll be back next week with a very special announcement from Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring that you won’t want to miss. In the meantime, give yourself a break, too—whether it’s a walk, a run, a hike, or just …
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Dying to Live with Hertha Lund (The Big Talk Live)
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15:59In today’s episode, you will hear the inspiring talk that speaker and thought leader Hertha Lund gave at The Big Talk Live. You may remember Hertha from Episode 647. Hertha is an author, speaker, and the founder of Four Horses for Wholeness retreat center in Montana. She's also an Equine Gestalt Coach and litigation attorney. In her talk, Hertha ex…
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The Enneagram in Real Life with Stephanie Barron Hall
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50:52In this bonus episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, host Scott Allender talks to Enneagram Practitioner, Leadership Consultant, and Author Stephanie Barron Hall. During the episode, Stephanie explains what the Enneagram is, how people new to the Enneagram might approach it and how it can be applied to teams in the workplace. Stephanie is the auth…
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Facing Yourself: The Key to Conscious Leadership with Michelle Sorro
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50:34Michelle Sorro is a Transformation Mentor + Spiritual Guide and host of Fire and Soul, a top 1% podcast on self discovery and sacred sovereignty. She’s helped thousands of bright souls awaken their Divine gifts and create a life & business they LOVE. Known for her embodied wisdom, bold heart and conscious catalysts, Michelle has appeared on media p…
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This week, I'm super excited to talk with a truly influential voice — actress and playwright Sarah Bierstock. Sarah is a renowned playwright, performer, and film producer. Her most recent project, the musical short film "All the World is a Stage," directed by Telly Award winner Desiree Abeyta, will premiere through Broadwayworld.com on Internationa…
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Embracing Ally Leadership with Stephanie Chung (Part II)
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29:28Send us a text In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we continue our conversation with executive coach and aviation leader Stephanie Chung about her book Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You. We explore: Why diversity goes beyond race and gender—it’s about experiences, thought processes, and communication styles. How…
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Permission to Feel with Dr. Marc Brackett
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59:40During this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are in conversation with Dr Marc Brackett. As the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Marc is professor in the Child Study Center at Yale, and author of the best-selling book 'Permission to Feel'. Marc’s next book ‘Dealing With Fe…
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Do Sweat The Small Stuff: Leadership Insights with Sarah Langslow
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36:48Sarah Langslow is an executive coach and leadership development specialist. She integrates leadership lessons from a sporting career as a rower, including competing twice in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, a 15-year corporate career across management consulting and finance, and experience as an entrepreneur with her own coaching and leadership …
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Accelerate Your Journey: The Power of Coaching and Mentorship
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9:39This week on The Big Talk Podcast, we are diving into the importance of having coaches and mentors to accelerate your success. Tune in to hear my personal stories about how mentorship has shaped my career and the impact it can have on yours, too. In this episode, we’ll explore: Why top female athletes always rely on multiple coaches Finding the rig…
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How Life’s Challenges Shape the Way We Lead with Stephanie Chung
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43:53Send us a text In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Stephanie Chung, an executive leader in the aviation industry, speaker, and author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You. In Part 1 of this conversation, we explore: Stephanie’s early years as a military brat and how constant change shaped her ad…
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Living With Purpose with Lucie the Light (Bonus Virtual Showcase)
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9:57In this episode, you’ll hear from Lucie the Light with her talk, “Having Purpose will give life the meaning you’re looking for.” You may remember Lucie from our conversation in Episode 605. Lucie is a transformational prosperity and purpose coach, facilitator, and speaker. She inspires and guides women to embody their worth and believe in their val…
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Mastering your Frequency & Vibration to Thrive with Karen Cheong
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47:33Karen Cheong, the visionary force behind Spherical Luminosity, is an internationally recognized transformational speaker, writer, and healer. With over 25 years of experience guiding individuals on their paths to self-realization and empowerment, Karen has become a beacon of inspiration. Her own transformative journey, sparked by a health crisis in…
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Today’s guest, Sam Bennett, is the author of Get It Done, Start Right Where You Are, and most recently, The 15 Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done. In addition to being a best-selling author, Sam is a speaker, actor, creativity and productivity specialist, and the founder of therealsambennett.com, a company committed to he…
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Are Your Team-Building Efforts Actually Effective?
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33:54Send us a text Have you ever participated in a team-building event that felt like a waste of time? This episode explores how to make team building meaningful—with clear strategy, research-based approaches, and customized solutions. Plus, we update our insights to reflect today’s hybrid work reality and evolving employee expectations. 🎧 Listen in as…
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In this episode of The Evolving Leader, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Emma Sinclair talk to CEO and Executive Transition advisor Ty Wiggins. He advises leading companies on leadership transitions and executive onboarding to ensure the accelerated paths to effectiveness and is one of only a handful of people globally with a PhD in senior leadership transi…
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Be Your Own CEO: Taking Control of your Career with Tammy Alvarez
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48:05Tammy Alvarez, CEO of the Career Winners Circle, is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and coach. Known for her bold “Break All the Rules” approach, she helps professionals create impact and rediscover their passion for work. Her book, Escaping The Career Trap, guides high achievers toward true career fulfillment. Tammy’s progr…
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What George Harrison and your powerful voice have in common
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10:43In this week’s episode of The Big Talk Podcast, I’m honoring George Harrison's birthday by exploring the legendary artist's profound example of leadership and the power of using your voice. Known as the Quiet Beatle, George Harrison exemplified how a reserved presence can still be profoundly influential. In this episode, we’ll explore: Harrison's c…
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Playing The Integrity Game with Jeff Klubeck
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36:20Send us a text What does it really mean to live and lead with integrity? In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Klubeck, speaker, coach, and author of The Integrity Game. Jeff shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a career in coaching, training, and leadership development. He breaks down his 10-point…
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Finding Purpose and Legacy with Katie Cosgrove (Bonus Virtual Showcase)
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10:55Today, I’m super excited to share an amazing talk from The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase. In this episode, you’ll hear from Katie Cosgrove with her talk, “Finding Purpose and Legacy Through Contemplating the End of Life.” Katie is a Certified Trauma Support Specialist, grief coach, and death doula. As the founder of Grief Is Good, Cosgrove ma…
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Rich Dad Lessons Revealed with Andy Tanner
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53:26Andy Tanner is a renowned expert in paper assets and a successful investor. As a coach for Rich Dad’s Stock Success System and the Rich Dad Advisor for Paper Assets, Andy has taught tens of thousands worldwide, making complex investing concepts simple and accessible. He played a key role in launching Rich Dad's Stock Success System and is the autho…
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Transforming Anger into Empathy with Micah Johnson
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34:34Today’s guest, Micah Johnson’s life began in a Y2K cult in the woods of northern Florida. From there, he grew to sell over a billion dollars in real estate throughout Florida and the US. He has used his tough life lessons as guides and opportunities to intentionally create the life he wants. Micah finds his passion inspiring others to free themselv…
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Layered Leadership: Unlocking Creativity and Building a Thriving Leadership Culture with Larry Armstrong
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50:02Send us a text In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Larry Armstrong, former CEO turned artist and author, to discuss his new book, Layered Leadership. Larry shares how his background in architecture, art, and leadership shaped his philosophy and how layers—whether in design, strategy, or personal growth—are key to succ…
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The Atomic Human with Neil Lawrence
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1:03:47During this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender talk to Professor Neil Lawrence. Neil is one of the world’s most influential thinkers on the future of machine intelligence and the implications of what it means to be human. He’s the DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Cambridge and a…
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How Pokemon GO Inspired a $50M Online Education Empire
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36:49As the Founder of Live Your Message & Creator of the Experience Product Masterclass, Marisa Murgatroyd has quickly become one of the world's leading course creation experts. She teaches people how to design and market a brand new kind of online program called an “Experience Product”…that combines gamification, adult learning theory and the psycholo…
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How Intense Contemplation Can Support Your Thought Leadership
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12:13In this episode of the Big Talk Podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my transformative experience at 40 Years of Zen, a neurofeedback program created by Dave Asprey. I dive into what happened during this intensive week-long retreat and what you can learn from my journey as I reflect on: The importance of overcoming fear and making space for…
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Send us a text What happens when alignment is missing in an organization? Miscommunication, disengagement, and inefficiency. But when strategy, leadership, and culture align, teams thrive. In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring break down the four key areas of alignment—organizati…
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Changing the Paradigm of Menstruation with Anne Nicholls (Bonus Virtual Showcase)
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12:46In today’s episode, you will hear the inspiring talk that speaker and thought leader Anne Nicholls gave at The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase. Anne, a retired teacher and lecturer, is the mother of five and lives in London. Working with numerous communities in Kenya, she provides menstrual and sexual health education together with reusable pad…
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From SoulCycle to CEO Whisperer: Tiffany Houser’s Journey
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36:09Tiffany Houser is an executive and leadership coach, entrepreneur, and founder of EVOLVE, dedicated to helping leaders and founders achieve breakthroughs in self-worth, authentic leadership, and purpose. She collaborates with companies to design transformative team experiences and foster compassionate, inclusive, and empowered leadership at all lev…
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Leading and Living in Alignment with Hertha Lund
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33:17This week, I'm super excited to talk with my amazing client and dear friend, Hertha Lund. Hertha is an author, speaker, Equine Gestalt Coach, litigation attorney, and founder of Four Horses for Wholeness retreat center in Montana. After a career in journalism covering Congress and the Supreme Court, she founded Lund Law in 1995, specializing in pro…
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Amplifying Voices and Creating Impact with Tricia Brouk
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51:05Send us a text In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Tricia Brouk, a celebrated director, producer, public speaking coach, author, and founder of the Big Talk Academy. Tricia shares her incredible journey from a professional dancer on some of the world’s most iconic stages to becoming a thought leader dedicated to helpi…
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Rethinking Driving Productivity in Emerging Markets with Anant Nyshadham
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57:06During this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are in conversation with Anant Nyshadham who’s work includes studying the effectiveness of firms in developing countries with the intention of accelerating economic development. Anant is an associate Professor in the Business Economics and Public Policy area …
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The SHOCKING Truth About KPIs: CEO, Derrick Mains Reveals All
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54:40Derrick Mains is the Founder and Chief Process Strategist at The Process Fixer, where he helps businesses optimize their operations and improve efficiency. With over 20 years of experience, Derrick specializes in streamlining workflows, eliminating bottlenecks, and implementing systems that drive profitability and growth. He’s worked with companies…
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Listeners’ Favorite Guest Episode - Brooke Siem
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33:17I have something super special to share with you this week! We asked our listeners for feedback on their favorite episodes of The Big Talk Podcast, and so many people in our community shared how much they loved my conversation with Brooke Siem in Episode 575. And now, you have the opportunity to hear it again today! I know it will inspire you as yo…
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Send us a text In today’s episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg and Brian Schubring dive into the topic of decision-making. From personal life to leadership, decision-making is an essential skill but most often uncertain. Drawing insights from the book Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts …
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BONUS: 'Finding Your Voice' with Tricia Brouk
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51:19In this bonus episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Sara Deschamps and Arjun Sahdev are in conversation with Tricia Brouk. Tricia is a dynamic director, producer, author and speaker who specializes in empowering leaders to find their voice and tell their stories. She is also the founder of The Big Talk Academy, where she helps individual…
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Living Your Best Life at Every Age with Teri Secrest (Bonus Virtual Showcase)
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11:52In today’s episode, you will hear the inspiring talk that speaker and thought leader Teri Secrest gave at The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase. Teri is a certified Wellness Coach whose passion is teaching people how to enjoy their best life at every age. As a passionate food lover, best-selling author, and international speaker on wellness, Teri…
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How Silent Leaders Fail: Critical Workplace Communication Tips By Cecile Peterkin
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36:57Cecile Peterkin is the Founder & Chief Transformation Strategist at the Leadership Coaching Centre with over 22 years of experience as a confidence coach and mentor. She has empowered 1,000+ professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs to discover their strengths, pivot with purpose, and build legacy careers. Inspired by her father’s values of kindness…
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Why We’re Stronger Together with Linda Mitchell and Shelly Mattes
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28:47This week, I'm super excited to be talking with two influential voices, Linda Mitchell and Shelly Mattes. Today’s first guest, Linda Mitchell, is the creator of The Sisterhood of Sweat brand. She is also a leading women's health expert, best-selling author, and award-winning fitness competitor who overcame domestic violence. As a graduate of the In…
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The Leadership Journey: Embrace Practice, Uniqueness, and Reinvention
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32:42Send us a text In this episode, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Brian Schubring for a deep dive into Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin. What started as a discussion about several books they’ve read quickly became a focused conversation about Steve Martin’s memoir. Nathan reflects on the leadership lessons he found in Martin's journey, d…
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