The Brand Called You

In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, Justin Breen shares an extraordinary narrative of transformation, resilience, and the profound art of connecting visionaries to serve humanity. From his experience working with top entrepreneurs, athletes, and thought leaders to his innovative Brepic Network, Breen challenges conventional thinking and provides a refreshing perspective on personal and professional growth. His philosophy centers on four key principles that distinguish visionaries: navigating bankruptcy, overcoming depression, managing high-level anxiety, and transforming childhood trauma into strength. 00:18- About Justin Breen Justin Breen, the founder/CEO of BrEpic Communications LLC. He won a Silver Trumpet award from the Publicity Club of Chicago at the 61st annual Golden Trumpet Awards competition on Sept. 10.  BrEpic has won a Golden or Silver Trumpet in all three years it has been in business.

Welcome to another inspirational episode of The Brand Called You! In this episode, we feature Jeff Stoike, Co-Founder of Blue Action and Principal at Anacapa Strategies. Jeff joins the "Leaders Who Care" series, hosted by Mark, to share his fascinating life journey, including his global travels, educational insights, and impactful work in climate solutions and sustainable agriculture. Dive into Jeff's story as he discusses the importance of family, the power of human connection, and his vision for a resilient and ethical future. Don't miss this enriching discussion!

Welcome to another episode of TBCY! In this enlightening episode from our "Leaders Who Care" series, we have the honor of hosting Elaine MacDonald from the Knowledge Impact Network. Broadcasting from her home in Los Altos, California, Elaine shares her fascinating journey from her roots in New York, as a child of Chinese immigrants, to becoming a prominent figure in leveraging knowledge for social good. 🌟 Elaine opens up about her life filled with female energy, her passion for interdisciplinary learning, and her remarkable career shift from corporate marketing to impactful social ventures. She delves into her involvement with organizations such as Silicon Valley Social Venture Partners and the Knowledge Impact Network, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human intelligence, relationships, and collaboration in today's tech-driven world. Tune in to explore Elaine’s unique perspective on AI, her advocacy for Asian American women, her innovative strategies for blending career and family, and her views on the revolutionary interplay between technology and humanity. This episode carries a hopeful message about the positive change leaders can foster through community engagement and purposeful collaboration.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Mark Britz, Sr. Director of Learning & Development at PGP Learning, discusses the evolution of Learning & Development (L&D) and the concept of social design in organizations. He shares his journey from teaching to corporate L&D, highlighting how organizations often mistake learning for mere classroom training rather than a continuous journey. Mark explores the challenges of balancing scalable learning solutions with personalized experiences, emphasizing the crucial role of middle management in fostering a learning culture. He discusses how technology, particularly AI, is transforming L&D and presents his "social by design" approach to organizational development.  About Mark Britz Mark Britz is the Sr. Director of Learning & Development of PGP Learning. He helps organizations improve their results through enhanced employee connection, collaboration, and learning.   He is the author of ‘Social By Design: How to Create and Scale a collaborative company’.

Prof. Dave J. Snowden, Director and Founder of The Cynefin Centre, shares his expertise on the Cynefin framework, illustrating how it categorizes situations into ordered, complex, and chaotic states. He emphasizes the importance of understanding complexity in decision-making, advocating for adaptive strategies over rigid goals. The conversation also highlights the stark differences between human cognition and AI in problem-solving, stressing the value of human creativity. Additionally, he discusses the evolution of SenseMaker as a tool that integrates storytelling with data for better insights.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Katja Rehse, a Holistic Business & Life Coach, shares her journey, explaining the importance of emotional intelligence and regulation in business environments. Katja explores how self-confidence, intuition, and spiritual awareness can transform leadership approaches, emphasizing the need to address emotional root causes and integrate mindfulness into professional settings. She presents her unique "ALLinONE" method for addressing physical, mental, and emotional challenges, and provides advice for young professionals feeling out of sync with their professional roles, focusing on self-awareness, alignment with personal values, and gradual personal growth. About Katja Rehse Katja Rehse is a Holistic Business & Life Coach. She is the Founder & CEO of KemHealing. Katja was the Head of Customer Support & Operations for Thales Aerospace Division.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Shahar Botzer, Co-founder and Managing Partner, of Good Company VC, discusses mission-driven early-stage venture capital investing. Shahar discusses his approach to identifying promising startups, emphasizing problem-focused investments in sectors like climate, digital health, and education. He explains the importance of social impact aligned with financial returns, highlighting how startups can solve global challenges while creating successful businesses. The discussion covers key aspects of early-stage investing, including governance, mentorship, startup challenges, and the critical factors that contribute to a startup's success. About Shahar Botzer Shahar Botzer is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Good Company VC, a mission-driven early-stage VC fund.  Shahar was a Managing Partner at 2B.VC, one of Israel's first and leading Impact venture capital funds. He Co-founded 2B-Hub, a shared workspace for ‘tech for good’ startups. 

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Jay Jain, Co-Founder, of Astute Group, discusses his 30-year entrepreneurial journey from starting in his family's traditional business at age 14 to pioneering mobile and digital innovation. He shares how he and his brother disrupted the value-added services market. Jay explains his approach to building successful teams in tier-2 cities, emphasizing respect and talent development. He discusses the critical role of mentorship in risk management and scaling decisions, drawing insights from both modern business practices and ancient wisdom. Jay also shares his philosophy of balancing the three Ps - Professional, Personal, and Parivaar (family) life. About Jay Jain Jay Jain is the Co-Founder, of Astute Group. He is also the President of TiE Madhya Pradesh. Jay has founded 14 companies across mobile and IOT in various sectors including IT, Digital Content, Mobile Apps Product Portfolio, and FinTech.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Dr Anil Khandelwal, former Chairman and Managing Director of the Bank of Baroda, discusses his book "The Gym of Leadership", exploring leadership development through the analogy of physical fitness. He emphasizes the critical importance of developing leadership skills through continuous self-improvement, focusing on four key fitness dimensions: physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual fitness. Dr. Khandelwal highlights the need for leaders to master both hard and soft skills, prioritizing self-reflection, emotional regulation, and building organizational leadership assets. About Dr Anil Khandelwal Dr Anil Khandelwal is the former Chairman and Managing Director of the Bank of Baroda.  He's the author of several books, including The Gym of Leadership and Dare to Lead. Anil has been felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National HRD Network for his seminal contribution as an HR practitioner.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Loic Potjes, Managing Partner of Disruptive Leap, shares insights into his journey from corporate CEO to executive coach. He discusses the evolving nature of coaching, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence, and cultural diversity, and helping CEOs focus on key opportunities. Loic highlights how coaching has become crucial in a rapidly changing business landscape, providing CEOs with a sacred space for reflection, clarity, and transformative change. He also underscores the value of peer-to-peer leadership exchanges like YPO forums and the significance of personal growth, accountability, and positive impact in leadership development.About Loic PotjesLoic Potjes is the Managing Partner of Disruptive Leap.His main focus is now executive coaching for CEOs for personal growth to enable business growth. He's a member of the Young Presidents' Organization.