Grow Strong Leaders Podcast

Do you struggle to identify a niche to focus on? My guest Jodi Flynn describes her path to identifying her favorite type of client. After she did that, she received more engagements with companies that were just the right match for her passion and skills. Jodi is the founder of Women Taking the Lead and host of the Women Taking the Lead podcast.  You’ll discover: ·      A behavior that holds many female leaders back in their careers·      The mindset that can cause people-pleasing and the mindset that frees you from it·      Why it’s important to identify the kinds of people you most enjoy working with·      Why using labels or language like “Type A Personality” can push potential clients away and cost you business·      The phrase Jodi used with a prospect that landed the sale and helped her discover a huge opportunityLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiflynn/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jodimarieflynnTwitter https://twitter.com/JodiMFlynn Women Taking the Lead Website https://womentakingthelead.comBook: ACCOMPLISHED: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing https://www.amazon.com/Accomplished-How-go-Dreaming-Doing/dp/0692806970/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=jodi+flynn&qid=1570027636&s=gateway&sr=8-1Check 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 tired of trying a bunch of different marketing tactics that don’t result in more business? My guest Kyle Wilson focuses on principles that help you identify the tactics that are right for you. Kyle was the mastermind behind Jim Rohn becoming the premier name in personal development, and he’s helped market and promote many other legends like Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, and Les Brown. What Kyle shares in this interview is pure gold! You’ll discover: ·      The importance of identifying your “secret sauce” in order to stand out·      The difference between tactics and principles, and why a good tactic should never override a principle·      The 4 principles to follow if you want to create a successful business·      Questions to ask yourself to identify whether the actions you’re taking are the right ones to grow YOUR business·      How to work smarter, not harder: identify the one strategy that can help you knock down the right dominoesConnect with Kyle WilsonSocial MediaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwmarketing/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kwmarketingTwitter https://twitter.com/kwmarketing ResourcesWebsite: https://kylewilson.com/ 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 struggle to compete with other professionals in your same industry? Block time for my interview with Jason Goldberg to find out how to set yourself apart so YOU are the one your ideal clients choose to work with. Jason explains three simple pillars that can help you demonstrate your uniqueness and acquire clients more easily. He shares examples of his clients (coaches and consultants) who’ve achieved dramatic results from implementing a few simple strategies. Get out your pen and get ready to learn from a real master.   You’ll discover: ·      How to create huge impact without competing on price, popularity or parlor tricks·      Why many of the marketing programs that coaches invest in don’t work·      How staying in your comfort zone can actually SERVE you and your clients better.·      Why “turning pro” is about mindset more than your credentials or content·      How one client got 10,000 views, 1,000+ likes and 700 comments on a single LinkedIn post by telling her story in a compelling way Social MediaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrgoldberg/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JG407Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonthespeakerEbook: How to Build a Competition-Proof Coaching Businesshttp://www.becompetitionproof.com/guideFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/competitionproof/ Visit 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

Would you like to kick your presentations up a notch or two? My guest Dolores Hirschmann helps speakers, entrepreneurs and authors prepare a compelling message for a TEDx talk and other stages in her role as Chief Clarity Officer at Masters in Clarity. In this interview, she shares her unique 7-step framework for appealing to the head and heart of your audience members. You’ll discover: ·      How volunteering for a TEDx event can benefit your business·      One question that can help you identify your real passion·      What the best speakers do on a TEDx stage·      How to incorporate storytelling into the core idea you’re presenting·      Why it’s not a good idea to introduce yourself at the beginning of a presentation or speechConnect with Dolores on Social MediaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolores-hirschmann28620b28/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MastersinclarityTwitter https://twitter.com/DglarHVisit 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

How do you get your foot in the door of large organizations if your firm is a small operation? My guest Axel Meierhoefer, Ph.D. describes how he has consistently gotten work with global companies…and continues to find ways to deliver value over time once he’s there. Axel also explains how to form such strong relationships that when key contacts leave the company, they engage you for projects with their new employer. And Axel shares a unique question that he poses to clients to ensure they have listened to and understood what he has said.  You’ll discover: ·      The secret to landing work in large organizations when you’re a small operation·      How to turn a single assignment into 3 years of work in a big company·      Why it’s important to build trusting AND memorable relationships with your internal champions·      How to make your fee a non-issue·      The power of connecting heart-to-heart with clientsConnect with Axel on Social MediaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameierhoefer/Twitter https://twitter.com/AxelMeierhoefer ResourcesWebsite https://expediteyourbusiness.com/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 feel pressured to show up with clients as someone who has it all together? My guest Aaron Young argues that always showing the “shiny” version of your life is not as compelling as being transparent. Aaron is Chairman and CEO at Laughlin Associates, and his life’s work is to arm business owners with success formulas that immediately provide exponential growth and protection. His personal history includes a year spent in prison. His willingness to share that with audiences and prospective clients has had the effect of bringing him more business.  You’ll discover: ·      Why it’s OK to be open with clients about your own challenges·      How to stand out and be compelling by leverage your unique past ·      What entrepreneurs do that often get in the way of success·      How to ensure your business thrives even during tough economic times·      Why so many coaches don’t earn the money they’d like toLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronscottyoung/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theunshackledownerTwitter https://twitter.com/aaronscottyoungThe Freedom Formula – free guide https://theunshackledowner.com/Aaron Scott Young http://aaronscottyoung.com/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 wondered if a business can really be sustainable if you focus exclusively on serving others?That’s exactly how my guest Jonathan Keyser has built his commercial real company. In his new book, You Don’t Have to Be Ruthless to Win: The Art of Badass Selfless Service, Jonathan describes the stages of his own awakening to this approach when working in the cut-throat, back-stabbing commercial real estate industry. Now he’s on a mission to transform that industry as well as other companies open to a way of doing business that’s focused on helping others.  You’ll discover: ·      Why Jonathan credits his own coaches for where he is today·      How to make SERVICE a mindset that drives your thoughts and actions·      The 15 principles that have guided Keyser since Day 1 ·      How going above and beyond for clients results in long-term sustainable success·      Examples of Keyser team members who display extraordinary acts of kindness and serviceLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankeyser/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015957846149Twitter https://twitter.com/KeyserWay ResourcesCompany Website https://keyserco.com/Jonathan’s book https://ruthlessbook.com/ 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 you ready to shift from struggling coach to thriving professional? My guest Melissa Ford has walked that path herself. In her new book, Living Service: The Journey of a Prosperous Coach, Melissa describes the uneven steps she took on her way to establish a truly successful coaching practice. She shares the beliefs that held her back and how she broke through them to create more clients than she’d ever dreamed possible. Today, in addition to her own clients, Melissa works with other coaches to help them build a prosperous business.You’ll discover: ·      How coaches can apply H.O.W. (Honest, Open and Willing) to themselves and to their work with clients·      One sentence that can transform an argument into a profound listening and learning experience·      The three stages of learning for a coach and how to avoid getting stuck in the first two·      Why it’s important for coaches to have their own coach·      Questions you can ask yourself to evaluate and revise your current client acquisition systemLearn more about Melissa Ford’s services and resources here:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissafordcoaching/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissa.b.ford.75Website https://www.melissafordcoaching.comBook, Living Service: The Journey of a Prosperous Coach https://amzn.to/2nnRbFYVisit 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

Sometimes executive coaching falls short of the expected outcomes. My guest Lance Hazzard, Ph.D., has developed a system to ensure all the right stakeholders are involved so the coaching engagement is a resounding success. Lance created this process based three unique experiences: (1) as a senior HR executive who received coaching, (2) as an internally certified coach working with other leaders inside the company, and (3) as an external coach working with clients. Lance is President of Oppna Executive and Achievement Coaching, co-author of Accelerating Leadership.  You’ll discover: ·      The 2 key people to involve in a leader’s coaching experience (besides the leader and the coach)·      How to structure an alignment meeting to ensure everyone understands and commits to their respective roles·      What you can do to ensure all the stakeholders stay engaged with the coaching process·      Why these elements contribute to the establishment of a coaching culture within the organization·      How to use assessments to determine the areas of focus for a specific leader and to measure improvementsLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancehazzard/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lance.hazzard.3Accelerating Leadership book - https://www.acceleratingleadershipbook.com/Oppna Executive & Achievement Coaching Website https://www.oppnacoaching.comVisit 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 struggled with how to use LinkedIn most effectively? Meet John Nemo, author of LinkedIn Riches and Content Marketing Made Easy. John helps coaches, consultants and other service professionals make the most of this powerful platform. He knows that creating the right connections and then building strong relationships with them are the keys to expanding your business. In this interview John shares many specific strategies you can start using TODAY. You’ll discover: ·      How to create a LinkedIn profile that attracts your ideal clients·      Why it’s important to focus on just ONE niche instead of trying to appeal to everyone·      How to personalize your connections requests and increase the number of acceptances·      A template for a script you can use with 1st level connections that elicit responses and start a conversation·      Why you’ll want to ask permission before sending links or resources to someone·      How to write up a client success story as a case study that does the selling for youConnect with John Social MediaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirejohnnemo/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/john.nemo.946Twitter https://twitter.com/JohnNemoPR ResourcesGet John’s books FREE:LinkedIn Riches https://linkedinriches.com/Content Marketing Made Easy https://contentmarketingmachine.com/Visit 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