Disruptive Influence with Jeff Abracen

Erica Rankin, Personal Branding Coach, Entrepreneur, Founder, and Host of the ‘You're Not a Bad Person’  Podcast, joins Jeff to talk about entrepreneurship, resilience and reinvention, navigating hustle culture, overcoming self-doubt, the importance of authenticity, the influence of mentorship, the impact of personal branding, her new course "The Magnitude Method"…and so much more!Chapters02:59 Resilience and Reinvention05:49 The Importance of Rest08:56 Navigating Hustle Culture12:02 The Power of Quitting15:12 The 12-Hour Walk Challenge18:01 Impact of Personal Branding24:00 Small Town Roots and Big Dreams29:34 The Power of Vulnerability31:24 The Magnitude Method32:21 Building a Personal Brand34:37 The Importance of Authenticity37:28 Creating Impact Over ROI43:47 Disrupting Personal Narratives51:11 Influence of MentorshipConnect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen

Eric A. Brooker, a Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, Bestselling Author, and Coach, shares his insights on the power of vulnerability and relationship capital. He emphasizes how small gestures can strengthen connections and lead to better workplace culture. Brooker discusses his journey as an author, tackling personal struggles, and the role of empathy in leadership. He also touches on the impact of AI and personal branding in today's world, advocating for positivity and resilience as vital elements for growth and success.

Chris Stanley, Mini-Book Coach, 27x Author & Amazon Bestseller, joins Jeff to talk about the rise of mini books and the mini book model, building credibility through writing, overcoming writing challenges, finding your voice and audience, influences and inspirations (check out category pirates), running a life and business from a sailboat...and so much more!Chapters00:00 The Rise of Mini Books03:08 Chris Stanley's Journey to Mini Book Coaching06:03 The Mini Book Concept Explained08:57 Building Credibility Through Writing11:51 The Mini Book Model and Its Framework14:46 Overcoming Writing Challenges18:08 Creating Accountability in Writing20:59 The Importance of Structure in Writing23:55 Finding Your Voice and Audience26:49 The Role of Discipline in Writing30:05 Testing Ideas Through Mini Books32:56 The Power of Being an Author35:49 Disruption in the Industry39:10 Influences and Inspirations42:03 The Surprising Impact of WritingConnect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen

Stefania Mancini, Vice-President, Product Management & General Manager Consumer Group Canada at Intuit, joins Jeff to talk about feedback and personal growth, innovative marketing, product management, lifelong learning and professional development, radical candor, catering to diverse consumer needs, keys to driving growth and innovation, mentorship and team leadership...and why she runs her group like a Formula 1 team.Chapters00:00 Unlocking Personal Growth Through Feedback02:02 Innovative Marketing Strategies in Taxation09:09 The Transition from Marketing to Product Management11:56 Curiosity as a Catalyst for Lifelong Learning17:08 Creating a Safe Space for Radical Candor21:55 Building Intuitive Products for Diverse Consumers27:12 Driving Growth Through Team Belief and Innovation33:54 Transforming Tax Anxiety into Positive Experiences40:03 The Future of Taxation: Embracing AI and Change43:13 Influences of Personal Background and MentorshipConnect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen

Sam Browne, a New Zealand-based LinkedIn Creator, Coach, entrepreneur, and former rock musician, shares his transformative journey from corporate life to thriving on LinkedIn. He discusses his audience growth strategies, the 80/20 rule for engagement, and embracing identity shifts amid burnout. Sam reveals the story behind his iconic dinosaur emoji 🦖 and dives into creating digital products for passive income, emphasizing authenticity in content creation while exploring the thrill of launching his first product.

Jasmin Alić, a prominent LinkedIn Coach and Corporate Trainer, dives into the impactful connection between writing and legacy. He shares his journey from a war-torn childhood in Bosnia to becoming an influential content creator. The conversation explores the power of authenticity in social media, the importance of daily habits for resilience, and the joy of community engagement. With a delightful twist, he even discusses his quirky burger preferences while reflecting on family influences and the importance of meaningful interactions.

Mahfuz Chowdhury, author, international TEDx speaker, and Director of Strategy at Candybox Marketing, joins Jeff to talk about his journey from introversion to storytelling success, how he overcame his "mental chatterbox," the significance of resilience and adaptability, and the key traits of thriving business leaders.Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen

Public Speaking Coach, Podcaster, 3-time TEDx Speaker & LinkedIn Top Creator, Nausheen I. Chen, talks about overcoming nerves and improving your speaking skills, how visualisation can get you through awkward moments, the importance of video for your personal brand, why being yourself is the key to effective public speaking, what it's like to speak on a TEDx stage…and so much more!Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen

Dan Nelken, creative director, copywriter, speaker, author of ‘A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters’, and creator of the ‘Writing Under Pressure’ course, talks overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome, the importance of creating something of your own, building audience and community around your work, the creative value of collaboration and relationships, building confidence through craft…and so much more (like getting the one of the craziest commercials ever produced for Nintendo Canada on air)!Want to get in touch with Dan? Write him a line of copy here: dan@nelkencreative.comConnect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen

Jason Bagley, former Executive Creative Director at Wieden+Kennedy Portland, and founder of the Audacious School of Astonishing Pursuits (ASAP), talks about the importance of pushing ideas to the edge of madness, the critical role of empathy in client relationships, the impact of mentoring, and the disruptive work of brands like Liquid Death and Burberry.Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen