Grow Strong Leaders Podcast

Are you involved with teams struggling to deliver the expected outcomes as they work remotely? Meet my guest George Brough George is a true thought leader on how to achieve fabulous results in a virtual environment. He’s been helping organizations do this for more than 15 years! He has facilitated the growth and success of thousands of companies across the globe by tapping into the underutilized potential of their teams. He’s the founder and CEO of Artha Leadership and is based in Brazil.You’ll discover: The difference between managing and leading, especially in a virtual environmentWhy trust is even more essential when people are working remotelyHow team transformations can happen even if everyone is in a different countryWhat NASDAQ did to change its culture to a healthier one where people could thriveWhy it’s critical to have diversity instead of just “experts”Check out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

Have you thought of resilience as the ability to “bounce back” from adversity? My guest Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal provides a much more powerful definition with three elements that allow you to emerge from any challenge enhanced and actually bounce forward. Have pen and paper handy because you’ll want to capture the important insights and practical tips Dr. Taryn Marie shares for developing resilience. She founded Resilience Leadership, where she serves as the Chief Resilience Officer (CRO), leveraging over a decade of research on resilience that gave birth to the empirically-based framework she uses with clients today. She’s a foremost international expert on this topic and is the former Head of Executive Leadership Development at Nike and Global Leadership Development at Cigna.You’ll discover: Why resiliency is not “bouncing back”A definition that encourages you to flourish, no matter what adversity you faceThe research that led to Dr. Taryn Marie’s evidence-based modelThe 5 core practices that resilient people engage in regularly3 Quick Wins for building resilienceCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

How would you rate your confidence level in sales situations? If you feel it could use a boost, my guest Jason Cutter shares practical ideas you can start using immediately. He explains how to acquire more clients by adopting the approach of professionals like physicians, who diagnose problems and prescribe solutions. Jason is CEO of Cutter Consulting Group and sees himself as a sales success architect. His new book is Selling with Authentic Persuasion: Transform from Order Taking to Quota Breaker, where he explains how a marine biologist with ZERO sales experience became a high-priced sales trainer hired by Fortune 500 companies worldwide.You’ll discover: Why “authentic” plus “persuasion” is a compelling framework for increasing salesTips for increasing your effectiveness when you’re in front of a potential clientHow to incorporate your “flawed past” appropriately into sales conversationsQuestions to ask that help you get at the “why” behind the client’s needsThe 5 aspects of your mindset that make the biggest difference in sales successCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

Do you feel uptight in sales situations? My guest Ryan Stanley has a simple solution: focus on serving by doing the right thing for every person, every time. For 10 years, Ryan worked at The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) in 2 roles: as an Admissions Coach, where he closed almost $22 Million in sales in 8 years, and as their first ever Internal Coach where he coached staff from entry level to C suite. Ryan took his sales and coaching expertise to new levels by co-founding Teach Me to Sell, an online Sales Training Organization focusing on working closely with Service Oriented SoloPreneurs to help them push past fears and blocks around sales. Ryan is also the author of Be Patient, Be Present, Be Joyful: A First Aid Kit for the Emotional Bumps, Scrapes, and Bruises of Life.You’ll discover: The #1 area coaches struggle with in their coaching practicesHow Ryan helps coaches move past their fears related to sellingWhy a focus on service pays off BIG in building your businessHow you can use coaching skills in any sales situationWhat you can do first thing in the morning to make the most of your dayCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

What limiting beliefs about money and your own potential are holding you back? My guest Chris Dorris shares profound insights and life-changing ideas in our conversation, including the 6 steps of his ALL IN process. Chris is a Mental Toughness who’s the psychological equivalent of a physical trainer. He helps clients develop mental exercises they can do every day to expand their thinking about themselves and the world. Bring pen and paper to this interview because Chris shares dozens of nuggets that you’ll want to record and review often.You’ll discover: Why “I can’t afford it” is never a true statementHow become an emotional master and effortlessly create more excellenceThe difference between a DECISION and a GOALWhat a quantum leap is and the elements that allow one to occur for youThe importance of I AM statements to help you visualize and affirm your very best selfCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

What role can science play in organizational outcomes and personal well-being? My guest Sharon Strauss provides the answer to this question—and so much more—in this interview. Sharon is Founder of The Human Insight Group, an Executive Coaching and Leadership Advisory firm that serves clients globally. As the creator of HumanSight®, she uses insights from the latest neuroscience research to help her clients approach situations in new ways. Before becoming a coach, Sharon spent 15 years in her own technology consulting practice providing Fortune 500 companies with technical experts in internet networking and project leadership. You’ll discover: Why Sharon believes now is the time for a human revolution in the culture of organizationsWhat makes self-awareness and emotional regulation critical for all leadersThe science behind our brains and bodiesWhy a sense of belonging and trust are essential for effective team interactions and resultsThe benefits of learning to pay attention to signals from your body Check out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

Are some of your existing beliefs about yourself or about the world holding you back? If so, you’ll love the many gold nuggets Darren Gold shares in this interview! This is a man who faced serious, adverse situations while growing up yet was determined to prevail and make his life a success. Today Darren is Managing Partner of The Trium Group, where he serves as an executive coach to the CEOs of many of the world’s most influential companies. His excellent book, Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life, explains how to identify old programs that are holding you back and invites you to adopt new approaches that serve you better.You’ll discover:    Why all our beliefs are made up…and how you can expand themWhat it really means to take 100% responsibility for your own choicesThe power of forgiveness to release old resentments and hurtsThe most important thing you can do to connect deeply with another personHow Darren uses Identity Reconstruction to help leaders increase their effectivenessCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

What impact does your mindset have on your success in selling your products and services? My guest Cynthia Beiler shares practical strategies for growing your business with less stress and more ease. As CEO of Leveraged Mind Consulting, Cynthia works with clients to develop and implement an overall sales strategy to accelerate profitable growth. Her clients include large corporations as well as consultants and coaches to help them adjust their mindset and approach to selling.You’ll discover: The challenges Cynthia faced when she took on a struggling territory as regional sales manager…and how she turned things aroundThe profound impact that your state-of-mind has on your attitude and actionsIdeas for thriving in the midst of the difficult circumstances your business may be facingHow to move past fear into actions that get resultsCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

Want to discover practical tips for having more joy and less stress in your life? Listen to my interview with leadership and executive coach Sharissa Sebastian. Sharissa has more than 15 years of corporate leadership experience, and now she coaches Fortune 100 executives at companies like LinkedIn, Microsoft, Bank of America, and Intuit. Find out her secrets to helping leaders draw on their strengths, see their value and bring out the best in themselves and others all while having fun, being fulfilled and not burning out!You’ll discover: Ways to develop a strong mindsetStrategies for dealing with the current challengesWhy people often sabotage themselves…and how to stop doing itHow to avoid falling into imposter syndromeWhat you can do to discover joy and happiness in any situationCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

Looking for tips that can help you expand your business? My guest James Butler shares a boatload of ideas you can start using immediately. James is a serial entrepreneur who has built four companies from the start-up phase to over a million dollars in revenue. He now consults with companies to help them put the right systems in place to grow their revenues and profitability. He’s also the author of 18 books, including the best-selling book The System is the Secret. In our conversation we focused on several ideas from his new book, Clear and Present Game Changers.You’ll discover: How to identify your company’s unique strengths to differentiate yourself from the competitionWays to uncover hidden money or opportunities that you may not currently seeWhat you can do to create a WOW experience for clients so you’re unforgettableHow to “manufacture” your own celebrity so clients see you as the authority they want to work withIdeas for dealing with the impact of COVID-19 and emerging stronger than before.Check out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro