The Virtual Campfire's Podcast

What does it take to make one’s museum experience more meaningful and impactful? These places preserve history for posterity’s sake, but are we actually immersing in it or simply touring one? Tony Martignetti sits down with arts and administration innovator Annie Lundsten who uses engaging storytelling approaches to elevate the museum experience. She explains how museums can establish the identity they are working for, find the best partners to collaborate with, and constantly evolve their strategies to connect with more people. Annie also talks about the inception of The Experience Alchemist, an innovative company focusing on crafting strategies and storytelling techniques for imaginative businesses.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Becoming an extraordinary, indispensable leader who leaves an indelible mark on the world is no easy feat. You have to cultivate a thriving culture and navigate the winds of change with wisdom and purpose. In this episode, we delve into the incredible story of Jim Kerr, a highly acclaimed management consultant and leadership coach who has made a remarkable and groundbreaking impact in the world of business and leadership. Jim shares the secrets behind cultivating a company that customers are drawn to and the strategies for effective leadership and creating a thriving culture. He also discusses the future of work, providing a roadmap for leaders looking to navigate the ever-changing business landscape. In addition, he highlighted that his newest publication, "Indispensable: Build and Lead A Company Customers Can't Live Without," as well as his podcast, "The Indispensable Conversation," address issues that significantly influence leaders of every level. Jim Kerr's extensive experience and expertise will enable you to become a crucial leader within your organization by providing you with pragmatic strategies and revitalizing your sense of purpose. Get ready for an episode that will spark inspiration and propel you toward success.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Success in a hyper-connected world requires not just strong individual performance, but also the ability to leverage the power of networks. By understanding the dynamics of collaboration and managing the impact of daily stressors, we can build resilience and thrive in our interconnected world. For today’s episode, we're joined by Rob Cross, Co-Founder and Director of the Connected Commons and Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College. Rob dives into his latest book, "The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems--and What to Do about It.” He explores the impact of daily stressors on our well-being and productivity. Rob shares practical strategies for managing microstress and building resilience in the face of constant demands. Along the way, Rob shares his personal journey and the flash points that ignited his passion for network research and practice. From his love of cycling to his recent foray into learning guitar, Rob teaches a whole new approach to leadership and collaboration. Tune in now. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

By diagnosing unhealthy cultures and transforming them, we can create sustainable change that improves the lives of individuals and the success of organizations. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kate Price, a clinical psychologist and expert in workplace culture change. Dr. Price has worked with a variety of organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, and has helped transform workplace cultures through her unique approach. She is also the author of the Amazon number-one bestseller, "Taming the Culture Tiger." Today, she shares her journey to becoming a culture change expert, the challenges she faced along the way, and her insights on workplace culture. She discusses how to diagnose unhealthy cultures and transform them into healthy ones. Dr. Price also discusses global perspectives on workplace culture and how the hybrid workplace is impacting teams. Tune in now and learn how to improve your workplace. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

In this competitive environment, it has become rare to find businesses operating with love. Not our episode’s guest because everything he does, he does with love. For him, “Agape is the only way.” Joe Iannone, the Founder and Facilitator of The ALLIANCE, joins Tony Martignetti to share with us his incredible journey filled with love, humility, and empathy. At the center of it, Joe imparts the wisdom, “To love is to will the good of the other.” It is in this vein that he moves to serve other people. Joe also highlights the importance of Spiritual Intelligence alongside IQ and EQ. Join this conversation as he tells us more about why Agape makes a difference in business and how joy is in giving to others.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Through elevated states of consciousness, we have the power to unlock new levels of healing and inspiration within ourselves. It is up to us to approach these experiences with the right intentions and create a space for change in the world. In this episode, Ronan Levy, a pioneer in the cannabis and psychedelics industry, explores the world of psychedelics. Ronan shares his journey from his early days in the cannabis industry to co-founding Field Trip, the largest global provider of psychedelic-assisted therapies. He shares his experience of having elevated states of consciousness and how they have inspired him to help others find healing and inspiration. Ronan discusses his latest book, The Ketamine Breakthrough, and his upcoming documentary, “Everybody Is Doing Drugs.” He dives into his vision for the future of the psychedelic industry and the importance of doing things with the right intentions. Tune in and explore the world of psychedelics.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Cultivating self-trust and tapping into our innate wisdom is the key to unlocking our full potential in life. When we give ourselves permission to listen, we access the answers we've been seeking all along. For today’s episode, our guest is Lizzie Azzolino, a former Brand Design and Innovation Consultant turned Leadership Coach and Facilitator. Lizzie is on a mission to help people tap into their innate wisdom and unlock their potential as leaders. Today, she shares the flash points in her life and how she developed a different way of being and living. She shares her personal experiences and life lessons, offering practical advice to help you deepen self-trust, tap into innate wisdom, and find new ways of working. Tune in now and start your own self-discovery journey.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

There are so many ways you can make an impact in the world. This episode’s guest has utilized art in so many forms and integrated it into his work, amazing us with his great artistic background and how he took it to inspire and educate. John Baldoni is a globally recognized leadership educator, certified master corporate executive coach, and author of sixteen books that have been translated into ten languages. He joins Tony Martignetti to share his great journey and the lessons he learned along the way. John takes us to his days writing, photographing Presidents, filming Formula One races, and, later on, coaching. Through it all, he learned the value of grace under pressure, perseverance, and self-care, especially for leaders facing change or crisis. Follow along to this conversation and gain some great wisdom on how to make a difference in others with grace.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed people away from their physical office spaces to work from their own homes. Now that many restrictions have been lifted, a lot of businesses are coming back to their old face-to-face setups. But for award-winning human resource executive Maryanne Spatola, there is no going back to the office environment we were used to. Joining Tony Martignetti, the CEO and Founder of C3 Talent Strategies discusses how traditional physical offices will have to undergo significant evolution to cope with the changing times, as she discusses in her book, The Office is Dead, Now What? Maryanne explains how business executives can actively build better organizations that provide a fulfilling workplace experience instead of simply forcing employees to report to their respective offices.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

We all have individual gifts waiting to be revealed through the flash points of our lives. If we can bring our different backgrounds together and bring down communication barriers, we can unleash our full potential and leave a lasting impact to the world. In this episode, we have CEO, executive coach, and Zen teacher, Marc Lesser. He shares his incredible journey from high school wrestling, directing the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, to authoring five books, including his latest release, "Finding Clarity." Marc takes us through the flash points in his life that led him to the surprising path of professional success. Offering valuable insights into personal, physical, and spiritual lives, Marc delivers an inspiring message for anyone who feels alone. If you're ready to achieve clarity in life, elevate your leadership, and discover the power of perspectives, this is the episode for you.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire