The Virtual Campfire's Podcast

Human relationships are a complex web, and leaders can’t just apply rules of logic to these systems. Tom Goodell has made it his mission to teach lessons in leadership to people across the world. In this episode, Tony Martignetti sits down to talk with Tom as he discusses the four fields of leadership and the impact of self-awareness on leadership. Tom shares his insights on the evolution of leadership practices and why self-awareness is an important part of leadership and needs to be a focus of leaders. Tune in for more powerful stories from Tony and his guests on The Virtual Campfire.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

We go through certain chapters in life that we wish we could skip. Yet, as we turn the pages of our story, we sometimes can't help but reflect on how those moments, no matter how bad, shaped us to be stronger and wiser. Join your host Tony Martignetti as he talks with Patti Hall, a writer, Booksmith, and memoir coach, about the power of storytelling. Patti used storytelling in both her disease advocacy and work with coaches, shamans, influencers, teachers, leaders, and educators. Her advocacy with diseases comes from her first-hand experience with her son having a rare disease called gigantism. This page in her life made her realize that she could do anything for her loved ones, even forgetting her own needs. Tune in for a unique perspective in storytelling and transform your life.

Pursuing one’s passion is easier said than done. We often get so stuck in the loop of corporate life that we don’t even know what our passions are. In this episode, Rusty Gaillard joins Tony Martignetti to share the story of why he left a 25-year corporate career to lead a fulfilling career in coaching. Leaving a position at Apple, Rusty now works to help other top performers escape whatever career trap they may be in as an Executive Coach at Silicon Valley Dreambuilders. Rusty also boils his insights down in his book, Breaking The Code: Stop Looking for Answers and Start Enjoying Life. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on delimiting yourself and taking the courage to go after your own success in life.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

In today’s society, many people are pushed aside and maltreated. That’s why Tony Martignetti’s guest today, Dr. Joanne Kamens, has a strong drive to create and support a diverse and inclusive culture. Dr. Joanne is the Interim Executive Director at The Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business at Bentley University. In this episode, Dr. Joanne shares her personal experiences with gender discrimination. As she moves forward in her call for change, she encounters more stories from silent victims, especially women, who are harassed and maltreated in the workplace. As a result, she’s working on a project called Friends of Sarah, a support group for women who have been harassed or bullied during their science training as grad students. If you’re passionate about supporting a diverse and inclusive culture, you’d love listening to this episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

When it comes to doing business, honesty often becomes a blurry topic. But why is it important to highlight honesty, especially when managing your team or even your organization? Joining host Tony Martignetti is Ron Carucci, the Cofounder and Managing Partner at Navalent. Ron is also the author of the Amazon bestseller, Rising to Power, and, more recently, To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose. Today, he shares significant flashpoints in his life that pushed him to start his company to help CEOs and executives pursuing transformational change for their organizations, their leaders, and industries. Ron also discusses highlights from his latest book and defines honesty and its impact in the organizational context. Tune in to this insightful discussion on leadership to learn more!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

How do you find your vocation to live a happy, purposeful life? Find out with Lawrence Gennari, a finance and transactional lawyer and Partner at Gennari Aronson. Lawrence talks with Tony Martignetti about how you need to figure out where your great joy meets the world's great need. First, discover who you are to determine what makes you excited. If you're unsure where to start, take a deep breath and look for a trusted advisor. Your chosen advisor should help you figure out your options rather than telling you exactly what you need to do. Do you want more tips on how to find your vocation? Tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

As an entrepreneur, you need to display the ability to drive innovation and leadership if you wish to succeed. It’s time to learn how to leverage these qualities and drive your business to the next level. In this episode, Tony Martignetti sits down for a conversation with the Founder and CEO of Tealbook, Stephany Lapierre. Stephany talks about the influence her grandmother had on her professional life and how she learned to choose the right people for the job. Tune in and learn more about disruption and how innovation can lead to success.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

If you're wondering why you're not improving in what you're doing, you might want to look at your environment. You have to align your environment with who you want to become. Because if you surround yourself with people that you trust, you will unlock your untapped energy. Don't wait for things to happen. Take action with your host Tony Martignetti and his guest Simon Alexander Ong. Simon is a life coach and the author of the upcoming book, Energize. Learn how to energize your life and lead by example. Discover Simon's journey today. Stop waiting and listen to this episode now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

When life gets you down and makes you upset, remember that it will all pass. There’s a great life for you out there despite the setbacks you have encountered. Tony Martignetti is joined by Nancy Barrows in discussing the importance of positivity and how we can bounce back from tragedy and still live with purpose. Nancy has a great passion for helping people find what is already inside them and offer it to the world. In this episode, she shares her journey of experiencing abuse at such a young age. For the longest time, she believed that she was broken beyond repair, and there was no chance that’s her life will be fixed. Nancy reveals how healing finally took place and how she bounced back from everything. Tune into this episode and remember that you have the power to take control of your life again.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

What really makes a successful business? Is it passion? Profit? Or a balance of both? Nihar Chhaya is an executive coach to global leaders, a keynote speaker, and the President of PartnerExec. He works to help business owners leap into leadership and scale their businesses through his coaching program. In this episode, he joins host Tony Martignetti to discuss strategies that will help you in your journey to business success. He emphasizes the value of mentorship and why it’s okay not to be an expert when you’re a leader. Nihar also talks about his own career journey and how he used his previous experience to position himself better for a career in other fields. Listen in and get valuable career advice and be inspired by Nihar’s story of success and his principles on business.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire