The Virtual Campfire's Podcast

Putting your creative mind into work is one way to effectively find your purpose in life. Embracing your creativity and imagination helps you open yourself to what you really love. And for our guest today, art is what makes her truly at home. Diana Stelin is the Principal CEO of Gallerista Fashion and the Founder of The Flow Method. Join Tony Martignetti as he talks to Diana about the true meaning of art and fashion to her. Learn how to balance what you love with the money you earn. Find out how everything in life, from the people you meet to the hardships you go through, has a reason. Embrace creativity today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Dr. Michael Ku wanted to attend medical school, however, it was not in the cards. His curiosity led him to pursue a degree in toxicology as well as computer science. As he discovered what his passions truly were, he realized he could make a larger-scale impact by earning a degree in pharmacy. Michael joins Tony Martignetti to share how he pivoted from pharmacy to the biopharmaceutical industry and now serves as the VP of Global Clinical Supply at Pfizer. He discusses how they digitally transformed the global clinical supply chain and leveraged technology to mitigate the risks of the pandemic. Michael shares how he gives back to the community he serves and colleagues around the globe through his mentorship work. Dr. Ku highlights the five mindsets (five C’s) that made the impossible possible throughout the development of a COVID-19 vaccine at the speed of science.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

We all have encountered leaders, all with their own approaches and dynamics with the team. But what does it really take to be a great leader? Is it enough for a goal to just be achieved? Does a loud leader equate to greatness? In this episode, Tony Martignetti is joined by speaker, author, and CEO of Spero Therapeutics, Ankit Mahadevia. Ankit tells us his journey on how he made such a huge impact in the medical industry and how great leaders are truly made. Tune in and learn from the gold nuggets in this conversation on what makes a true leader and how you can become an effective leader of something great as well!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

If you want to build an effective corporate team, you must adopt meaningful community building strategies. However, you cannot simply rely on your communication channels for this. Most of the time, connections are built not just through company memos or emails. Tony Martignetti speaks with award-winning French entrepreneur and change practitioner Celine Schillinger, who shares how she goes beyond language to create healthy corporate communities. She explains how leaders should challenge themselves to connect with every single member of their team, not just those they find most interesting or valuable. Celine breaks down strategies for cultivating a sense of belongingness, diversity, and care in the corporate world plagued by competitiveness and toxicity.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Tony Martignetti is uncovering stories by the campfire again. Advisor, author, podcast host, and founder of Illumination Partners, Deb Coviello, takes this round as she shares the flashpoints of a kid that would never shut up. Deb shares the appropriate approach to delivering feedback to ensure a positive impact and insights on what to focus on to get sustainable results instead of just coming up with compliance solutions. Listen in and learn how effective communication can make a difference and how you can empower your team to fulfill the mission of the company.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Finding your true purpose in this world can take a while. It's going to take a lot of exploration and a lot of failed attempts. You can't just magically find your purpose on your first job. That is why you must believe in yourself and that you can do more. Today, you’re about to learn how you can create an impact that is so much bigger than yourself. Join Tony Martignetti as he talks to the Co-Founder, President, and CEO of hC Bioscience, Leslie Williams. Leslie shares her journey from going into the business side of medicine to working with INO Therapeutics. Find out how many opportunities she took to get to where she is today. Learn how hC Bioscience was founded and why having a team is important in the biotech industry. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Design is everywhere, and you can find creativity in every corner of the world. But how it influences and inspires is all up to you. In this episode, Sam Aquillano, an author, host of the Inside Front Cover Podcast, Founder and Executive & Creative Director of Design Museum Everywhere, and Senior Strategic Designer at Edward Jones, recounts his creative adventures and shares flashpoints that led to his success as a design leader and entrepreneur. He talks about how following your instinct, collaboration, and the power of the community can help affect change in your life and others. He also shares his passion for providing solutions and teaching people about design and some snippets of his upcoming book, Adventures in Disruption, where you can get some real advice and tips on making your ideas happen. So tune in and be inspired to take that first step towards your creative journey today! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

When everything seems perfect, life throws you a curveball that makes you assess where you’re at and where you want to be. And sometimes, it's at our lowest time that we find our true passion and purpose. In this episode, leadership and executive coach Tutti Taygerly tells us a story of personal flashpoints and how those pivotal moments brought personal growth and influenced growth in others as she realized her passion for people, processes, culture, and personal transformation. She talks about the importance of feedback and coaching and how creativity plays into her coaching module. Tutti then shares how visualizing your future can pave the way to finding the best version of yourself. So if you feel like you cannot sink any deeper, listen in and learn how to break through with focus and flow. After all, when you’re down, there is nowhere else to go but up.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Leaders are not getting pushed out of their organizations because there is a seismic shift happening. These leaders were subscribing to command and control instead of human connection. Leaders who can't connect with their team won’t find success. You need to connect with your people and show up as a human. You don't have to be perfect, just be your authentic self. Join Tony Martignetti as he talks to Executive Coach, Michelle Johnston about her new book Seismic Shift. Learn what seismic shifts are happening in the world right now ever since the pandemic. Discover the importance of connection and why you need to learn how to connect with yourself first. And find out Michelle's thoughts about writing a book and the process that came with that. Stop trying to be perfect and start becoming human today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

There is nothing wrong if we can't settle into one profession. We’re all just trying to look for that thing that brings us joy and find ways to create the most impact. Today, Tony Martignetti talks to Amii Barnard-Bahn about her journey to finding where she can make the most impact. Amii is now the CEO and Founder of Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting. But before that, she was a lawyer and worked for HR and corporate. Tune in to know why you should always check in with yourself once in a while. Also, learn more about the Promotability Index and her book, The PI Guidebook.  Go out and find what you love doing today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire