Grow Strong Leaders Podcast

Have you or someone you know had to deal with a serious health issue? My guest Pamela Cournoyer faced Stage 4 Lymphoma in 2012, and she is thriving today. In this interview she describes her journey from diagnosis to recovery and talks about how she uses this experience and insight in her work with clients today. Pamela is an internationally recognized conflict management maven, and her specialties include mastering mindset, boundary setting, and resolving conflict.You’ll discover: What a friend said that shocked Pamela into creating a recovery planWhy she put together a team of coaches to help her through treatment and recovery of her illnessHow Pamela helps clients change their perspective about past failures so they appreciate these experiences as giftsThe Serenity Process Pamela uses to guide clients to slow down, think clearly and get past roadblocksCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

What does it mean to create hope in yourself and others? My guest Libby Gill wrote an entire book about this fascinating topic. In this excellent interview, Libby brings to life the concepts in her book, The Hope-Driven Leader: Harness the Power of Positivity at Work, with examples of leaders who are the shapers of hope-driven cultures. Libby is an executive coach, leadership expert and award-winning author. She’s also been in the trenches as the former head of communications at media giants Sony, Universal, and Turner Broadcasting.You’ll discover: Why hope and hopefulness are critical components of a healthy corporate cultureHow a servant leadership attitude helps shape a culture of hopeThe essential factors needed for team communication to be effectiveThe 4 attributes that employees cite most often about leaders who contributed significantly to their livesCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

Are you looking for a simple yet effective way to double or triple your revenue? My guest Adam Urbanski is known as the Millionaire Marketing Mentor for a reason. Over the past 20 years, he’s helped thousands of coaches, consultants and other service professionals achieve ambitious revenue goals in as little as 90 days. I’ve known Adam since 2006, and he’s the real deal. He knows how to help you monetize your unique genius, attract more ideal clients, and close high-value sales. I recommend you connect with him on Facebook to experience his magic first-hand.You’ll discover: A 3-pronged approach to go from idea to clients and money in the bankHow Adam uses his personal Facebook account to engage and acquire his ideal clients The 6 criteria Adam uses for his Perfect Client Persona – and how to create yoursWhy Adam says Marketing = TeachingQuestions you can ask in a sales conversation that help you determine if there’s a good fitCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

If you’re a business owner who wants to expand your business dramatically, this episode is for you. My guest Brad Sugars is the founder and Chairman of ActionCoach, the #1 global business coaching franchise that he’s grown to 1,000 coaches in more than 80 countries. He’s also the author of 17 books, including the one we discussed in this episode: Pulling Profits Out of a Hat: Adding Zeros to Your Company Isn’t Magic. Brad Sugars reveals the most important disciplines you must follow if you’d like your business to experience exponential growth. You’ll discover: Common mistakes that entrepreneurs make…and what to do differentlyThe 5 disciplines every business owner needs to pay attention to continuouslyHow to create a mission statement that employees remember and live byHow to leverage and scale your business without sacrificing your lifeIdeas that you can use yourself and share with clientsVisit http://GrowStrongLeaders.com to learn more about our assessment and development tools, and grab your free guide, “The 5 Secrets to Getting Better at Anything.”Check out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

What if there were a simpler, easier way to acquire new clients? My guest Adam Kawalec is a Life and Leadership Coach whose approach results in 83% of his potential clients saying YES. These days, he invests no money in marketing his services. Instead, he asks for and receives referrals on a continuous basis due to the transformation his clients experience in their work with him. Adam is based in Sweden and coaches clients virtually around the globe.You’ll be inspired by Adam’s passion for his work and commitment to his clients’ success, and you’ll hear specific ideas for expanding your own business.You’ll discover:Adam’s alternative to traditional marketing approachesWhat Adam does in his initial conversation with potential clients to cause them to want to work with himAn approach to asking for referrals that really works and doesn’t feel sleazyThe world’s simplest coaching model in just 3 stepsThe role of curiosity, questions and genuine caring to connect on a deep levelwith a clientVisit http://GrowStrongLeaders.com to learn more about our assessment and development tools, and grab your free guide, “The 5 Secrets to Getting Better at Anything.”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 ever started working on a project with someone you have a history with...and allowed your previous interactions with the person to influence the attitude you bring to the current situation? My guest Katie Bishop has. She recently co-authored a book, "The Best Seller", with her father. In this interview we explore why this project took five years and how her view of her dad changed as they interacted and as she interviewed people he had mentored. The lessons she shares can be applied to any relationships, at home or at work. You’ll love hearing the new appreciation Katie developed for her father during this work, and you’ll likely re-think the way you view some of the people in your life.You'll discover:An approach for defining roles when you're embarking on a new project with someoneHow to resolve differences and get into a successful rhythm when working withothersWays to communicate when two people disagree in order to honor both parties’ opinionsHow to create realistic dialogues when writing articles or books that involve people having a conversationWhy “going slow” at first can help you “go fast” laterVisit http://GrowStrongLeaders.com to learn more about our assessment and development tools, and grab your free guide, “The 5 Secrets to Getting Better at Anything."Check 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 find it hard to make time for marketing and sales because you're too busy delivering your services? My guest Dr. Kevin Gazzara has found effective ways to keep his firm's pipeline full. Kevin is co-founder and Senior Partner at Magna Leadership Solutions based in Pheonix, AZ. Since founding his company 12 years ago, Kevin has consistently done five things to grow his business. Take notes to keep track of all the nuggets Kevin drops, and stay until the end because he shares a BIG idea that's free to implement and could impact your visibility on Google searches.You'll discover:What Kevin learned from 10 successful consultants about building a successful businessOne of the most important decisions you can make up-front to be sure you get in front of your best clientsThe benefits of writing a book in positioning you with potential clientsWhy you need to invest the time in building a solid network and delivering value without looking for reciprocityThe Task Quotient Assessment, a free quiz you can take to identify the kinds of work activities you enjoy the mostVisit http://GrowStrongLeaders.com to learn more about our assessment and development tools, and grab your free guide, "The 5 Secrets to Getting Better at Anything."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 wondered why so many experts stress the importance of having high emotional intelligence (EQ)? My guest Amy Sargent makes the case in a very compelling way. I loved that her own EQ skills are highly evolved, and she provides concrete examples to illustrate how you can use EQ in everyday situations. As Executive Director at the Institute for Social + Emotional Intelligence, Amy helps lead online programs for leaders, coaches, and HR professionals.You'll discover:The four separate aspects of emotional intelligenceWhat can go wrong when someone’s EQ is lowThe role of self-awareness in managing your emotionsHow 3 managers were on the brink of being fired and why developing EQ helpedthem keep their jobsOne thing you can do at the end of each day to increase your own EQVisit http://GrowStrongLeaders.com to learn more about our assessment and development tools, and grab your free guide, "The 5 Secrets to Getting Better at Anything."Check 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 find out how to network so effectively that you regularly get introductions to your ideal clients? Come prepared to take notes as you listen to my interview with Steven Crawford, as he reveals many of the brilliant strategies he uses to land more clients. Steven is the Director of Sales and a senior consultant with McGee Productivity Solutions based in Denver, Colorado. He manages a team of 12 consultants who have responsibility for sales in addition to the delivery of their consulting services. You'll love Steve's approach to getting introductions, asking for referrals, and building a powerful relationship in your initial conversation with a prospect. You'll discover:How to replace a selling mindset with one focused on relationship-building One question you can ask to open a conversation that's guaranteed to engage the other person immediatelyTwo obstacles that can hold you back from making appointments...and how to get past themSteve's very effective process for requesting referrals, researching the referred person and then following up with both peopleInnovative ways you can use LinkedIn to become known by your potential clientsVisit http://GrowStrongLeaders.com to learn more about our assessment and development tools, and grab your free guide, “The 5 Secrets to Getting Better at Anything.”Check 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 find out the two big mistakes that leaders and salespeople make in the area of communication? You'll learn the answer in my interview with guest, Todd Holzman, CEO of Holzman & Company. Over the past 25 years, Todd has worked with 25,000 leaders and salespeople to help them improve the quality of their conversations. He's discovered that, across all industries, countries, and cultures, there are two errors that get people into trouble. Todd doesn't leave you hanging about the solution. He shares a simple three-step process for structuring conversations that keep your potential clients engaged and build your credibility...and this process works equally well with friends and family. Todd and his 13-person global faculty consult to some of the world's best companies in the fortune 100 and Global 1000.You'll discover:How taking a risk by telling a potential client the truth helped Todd land his first big contractThe importance of having conversations that uncover the real issuesWhy it's important to talk to potential clients as if they've already hired youThe kinds of questions you can ask to reflect an attitude that's kind, gracious, and shows empathyHow to make yourself confrontable so clients see that you're comfortable in being wrongVisit http://GrowStrongLeaders.com to learn more about our assessment and development tools, and grab your free guide, “The 5 Secrets to Getting Better at Anything.”Check out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro