

Evoke Greatness Podcast
Sonnie Linebarger
Do you have an insatiable hunger for growth and knowledge? Are you interested in hearing the stories of how successful people have navigated their journey towards greatness…all while stumbling through valuable lessons along the way? My name is Sonnie and I am the host of Evoke Greatness, the weekly podcast driven by my curious nature and fascination with the champion mindset. I am a HUGE book nerd and a wee bit of a "control enthusiast" with an obsession for motivational coffee cups. On this podcast, we share the ups and the downs, the highs and lows and all the lessons learned in between. It's my most sincere hope you hear something in one or maybe many of these episodes that resonates with you and reminds you that you’re not in this alone.I believe that a rising tide raises all ships and I invite you along in this journey to Evoke Greatness!
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Sep 28, 2022 • 54min
Erica Rooney: Fitness Fanatic, Chief People Officer, and C-Suite "Whisperer"
Send us a textI had a delightful time speaking with Erica around all things business and life! In this episode, she shares:How she built her platform on the concept of: "Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings" and what that really meansHow she is working to help others get unstuckThe link she sees between mindset and physical wellness as it plays a role in ones successHow, as a coach and an HR executive, she guides people through conflict resolution and difficult conversationsWhat she feels contributes to a healthy and engaging organizational cultureWays to combat the pain points we are seeing in the world around turnover, wage inflation, and staffing shortagesWhat a day in the life of a fitness fanatic, a mom, and a busy executive looks likeAreas that she, even as a coach herself, is still working onMost powerful lessons she has had in her journey Erica is a Mom, Wife, a fitness fanatic, and an HR executive who has a contagious energy. She somehow finds time to have her own company and host her own podcast, From Now to Next, and she is an absolute powerhouse. Make sure to connect with her on the links listed belowhttps://www.fromnowtonext.org/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-now-to-next/id1619692554https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericarooney/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Sep 21, 2022 • 51min
Jaime Zawmon: Innovator, Visionary and President of Titan CEO & Titan 100
Send us a textJaime is an impressive executor and a fierce visionary. In her 15 years in the publishing industry, she had access to some of the most successful people who sat in the C-suite in the markets she served. When she moved from the east coast to Colorado, she took all she knew around CEO peer groups and an elevated sense of community, and launched Titan 100 Colorado. Little did she know a few months before they would host their first Titan awards ceremony, which is arguably one of the best in the country, the pandemic would shut everything down. She could have thrown in the towel but that never even crossed her mind...In this episode Jaime shares:How her journey led her to launching a rapidly growing program to recognize the Titans of industry for C-suite leaders that is deeply rooted in building community.How she pulled off the very first Titan awards program of 300+ in person event, safely and responsibly, while everything else was shut down. **One for the record books in Colorado!Her biggest mentors and supporters along the way.How she juggles all that is on her plate...which is A LOT!How they scaled to 6 states and what her vision is for the future of Titan.Some powerful lessons she learned through her career in navigating the peaks and valleys.(All links are listed below)Check out Titan 100 and for those in the markets where they've launched (Colorado, St. Louis, Georgia, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Wisconsin ) and make sure to nominate those leaders you know who embody the Titan characteristics.Check out the Titan CEO peer groups and executive retreatsConnect with Jaime on LinkedInFollow the Titan 100 page on LinkedInIt is an awesome community to be a part of! TITAN(definition) A "Titan" is a person of exceptional importance and reputation. Albert Einstein was a titan in the world of science. Shakespeare was a titan of literature and Wayne Gretzky was a titan of hockey. The noun titan comes from Greek mythology, in which the Titans were a race of gods. Today, a Titan is someone who is reputable, distinguished and preeminent in a certain field. The Titan 100 is a program to recognize a premier group of 100 CEO’s and C-level executives in a region. Representing both the private and public sector, these leaders are Titans of industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field. https://www.titan100.biz/https://www.titanceo.com/titan-100https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-zawmon-b861731/https://www.linkedin.com/company/thetitan100/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Sep 16, 2022 • 34min
Rebecca Woods: Triathlete, CIO & Founder of Bluebird Tech Solutions/Bluebird Leaders
Send us a textIn this episode Rebecca shares:How the experience of being mistaken for a staff member by men at a tech conference. when she was a young female CIO ultimately put her on the path to starting up Bluebird Tech Solutions.Why providing guidance and mentorship to other women is important to her.Powerful lessons she has learned along the way.What has fundamentally changed in her leadership over the yearsHow she is setting an example for her daughters by what she is doing in her career.How she combats the impact of the great resignation and keeps her team happy and engaged.What she sees as the biggest challenge the industry is facing today in healthcare tech.The exciting conference she is putting on in NovemberRebecca is a fellow CHIEF and a dynamic woman with a clear vision. She is committed to moving the dial for women in leadership. Make sure to connect with her on LinkedIn. Check out Bluebird Tech Solutions and the Bluebird Leaders November conference details. IDEAL for Healthcare is excited for our budding partnership with Rebecca and Bluebird Leaders.https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-woods-mha-pm-923095a/https://www.bluebirdtechsolutions.com/https://www.bluebirdleaders.org/2022-conference/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Aug 30, 2022 • 16min
Holy Bananas...Let's head into year 2 of Evoke Greatness together
Send us a textAs I think back to August of 2021...This podcast had life breathed into it when I had no idea what I was doing. I was terrified of looking like a fool. It was started in my spare time while I was the Chief Operating Officer for a national hospice company...I'm stepping it up a notch as we head in to year 2 of Evoke Greatness. C'mon, let's go!A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Aug 19, 2022 • 48min
Pete Durand: Serial Entrepreneur, Thought Leader & Dynamic Communicator
Send us a textIn this episode, Pete shares:How challenges, lessons, and mentors helped shape him into who he is today.What makes him a great communicator who isn't easily rattled.How he manages his priorities, even with multiple business ventures.What his non-negotiable habits and routines are. What have been his greatest lessons that have come on the other side of failure.The lessons he wished he would have learned earlier in life.Why he started his podcast and how he came up with the name, "Eating Crow".What being married for 30 years has taught him.Make sure to connect with Pete on LinkedIn as he shares some great content and wisdom with the rest of us. I also highly recommend you take a listen to his podcast. He is an incredible interviewer and has guests who share amazing stories of their lives and lessons. All linked below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/petedurand/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eating-crow/id1525092497A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Aug 12, 2022 • 43min
Hampton Dortch: LinkedIn Maven and Emerging Wildsparq Leader
Send us a textAt only 24 years old, Hampton Dortch is an impressive young man making big waves in the world. Sales people, I hope you are paying close attention. There is a mantra for you to repeat daily in this episode. If not, you're going to get your lunch eaten.In this episode, Hampton shares:The most valuable lessons that his parents instilled in him growing up.How leading in college as Sigma Chi Fraternity President began laying the pavers for leading in life.The story of how he went all in on wanting to work at Widsparq and his willingness to be an "extended, expanded intern" because he believed in the mission.How his faith has been an instrument in his life.His sales philosophy and his sage advice to other sales people on creating a relationship with your potential clients BEFORE going in for the ask <-- Listen closely!!How being genuinely engaged on LinkedIn has grown his network.What impact he wants to create as his career progresses.What his definition of greatness is.https://www.linkedin.com/in/hampton-dortch-022a6b14a/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-and-lead/id1631772436https://wildsparq.com/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Aug 9, 2022 • 6min
Perspective and ponderings from the top of the mountain
Send us a textI have been feeling a little creatively stagnant lately and so I headed out this morning to where I do my best work. Take a quick listen to my perspective and ponderings from the mountain top.You never know what your presence, your time, your words, or your wisdom is doing for somebody else.It could be giving them the courage you never knew they needed to keep pushing forward. It could be the silent permission to be their truest selves.Keep showing up and pouring into the world. You have a completely unique insight and set of experiences and somebody out there is waiting to hear what only you have to share.A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jul 29, 2022 • 41min
Brittney Canter-Barbe, Founder of PowHER: Her journey from board room to entrepreneur
Send us a text Brittney was the woman who climbed to the top of her field, despite overwhelming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. She constantly battled against feelings that she was not good enough, smart enough, or deserving enough for the role she had achieved. Sitting in boardrooms and being asked to take notes, she was told time and again that she should be hidden in back of house operations because she looked the part and of course, was told she was too aggressive. But none of this stopped her from reaching the mountaintop. Brittney left her cushy, half million+ career to launch PowHER and discovered that so many women are looking for guidance on how to claim their power in the workplace, at home and throughout every aspect of their lives. She realized that she could help these women by sharing her own story and teachings. In this episode, she shares:What led her out of Corporate America and into an entrepreneurial calling to do more, be more, have more and change more.How she works to teach women and corporations to "build a better table".Her take on why women are leaving the corporate world and betting on themselves.Tactical steps for those who are uncomfortable negotiating on their own behalf in order to get the best possible offer.Her experience with Imposter Syndrome earlier in her career.The powerful lessons she has learned through failure.Why pouring into others is something that reaps benefits for the giver and the receiverThe advice she would give her younger self.This was such a great episode as Brittney went deep on her story and how she has navigated all that has come at her in her life. Make sure to check out her website for executive consulting and coaching needs as well as her social media for great content and tips-links below.WebsiteTikTokLinkedInYouTubeInstagram A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jul 14, 2022 • 12min
What does the very best version of YOU look like?
Send us a textTrigger Warning: This episode is intended to cause you to confront some habits that aren't serving you. Some of these habits are very intimate and fill you in unhealthy ways, thereby causing you to get really uncomfortable. What does going all in on you look like? Have you ever thought to yourself, what does the very best version of me look like? What kind of discipline is needed to get to this version of you?If you have the opportunity to do the exercise in this episode, please do. It will cause you to confront some of the things you are doing that are actually holding you back or drawing you farther away from your goals.What will you invest in yourself, because you are worth it?What will you sacrifice giving up because it no longer serves you?If this spoke to you in a way that caused you to want to go deeper on this or is the kick in the pants you need to get to work on your best self, I hope you'll share it with me. I'd love to support you in the process. You're always welcome to leave me a voicemail on my website www.evokegreatness.com and on the "Contact me" tab, there is a big orange button to leave me a message. You don't have to leave your name or contact info, if you don't want to, but I'd love to hear how this spoke to you.I believe in you. You've totally go this!A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jul 5, 2022 • 14min
My beautiful season of transition...
Send us a textIn this episode I share:My struggle with battling whether or not to accept the clarity that I was praying forThe process, emotionally and psychologically, that I went through in deciding to step out of my executive role that was safe and comfortableWhy I would encourage everyone to ask yourself the question: What would I do if I knew I wouldn't fail?How platforms like LinkedIn have helped me grow an incredibly high caliber, supportive network around meWhy I feel like you will have to allow some old parts of you to die off in order to give space to grow into the next version of yourselfI'll be sharing some tactical steps in processing these types of seasons and transitions in future episodes. I hope this episode hits home for some people, especially those who are willing to stop playing small and start working to bring your dream to life!A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/ https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness