

Disruptive Influence: The Storytelling, Communication & Executive Presence Podcast
Jeff Abracen
If you know what you do but struggle to talk about it in a way that lands — this podcast is for you.Most founders, creators, and leaders have the expertise…but not the story, clarity, or communication skills to express it with confidence, conviction, and influence.Disruptive Influence is the storytelling, communication, and executive presence podcast for founders, solopreneurs, and LinkedIn-era leaders who want to communicate with more clarity and power - in meetings, in pitches, in content, and in everyday conversations.Learn how to:turn lived experience into clear, compelling storiescommunicate with clarity, confidence, and executive presencebuild a strong POV that attracts the right peoplesell your ideas, your value, and your vision with convictionunlock the mindset shifts behind real influence and high-performance communicationHosted by Jeff Abracen - executive storytelling coach, former agency creative director, and creator of the Disruptive Influence™ system - each episode reveals how exceptional thinkers shape narratives, build presence, and communicate in ways that create opportunity.Through a mix of solo tactical episodes and deep conversations with founders and creators who are disrupting and influencing their industries in their own way, you’ll learn how real leaders think, speak, and tell stories that move people.If you're building a company, growing a personal brand on LinkedIn, leading a team, or simply want to communicate with more confidence and conviction — this podcast gives you the tools and perspective shifts to become the most influential person in the room.➞ Subscribe and learn how to tell stories that sell - and speak with clarity, confidence, and conviction. ➞ Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.
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May 29, 2024 • 43min
How to Build a Creator Culture with Roger Figueiredo
#Paid Chief Marketing Officer Roger Figueiredo talks about the creator economy, the role of creators in shaping culture, pricing predictability, team leadership, hiring talent, and how brands can be present in key creator life moments.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

Mar 4, 2024 • 42min
How to Empower People and Process with Greg Kihlstrom
Greg Kihlstrom, a digital transformation thought leader and author, shares his insights on empowering employees and optimizing processes for enterprise success. He dives into the importance of structured processes, revealing how they help businesses scale effectively. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in enhancing customer experiences and the balance between data privacy and user engagement. Kihlstrom emphasizes the need for organizations to embrace creative tension and cultivate a culture where employee autonomy drives innovation.

Jan 22, 2024 • 46min
Whipped Queen Dreams with Tracy Luckow
Whipnotic co-founder Tracy Luckow talks about whipping up a CPG brand from scratch, essential qualities of entrepreneurs, embracing the ask, building a business with family, and 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

Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 9min
How to Wear Loud Shirts and Deliver Louder Strategy with Julian Cole
Julian Cole, a strategy guru known for his innovative approaches, dives into the world of strategists and creative collaboration with AI. He shares his journey overcoming imposter syndrome and the traits that define effective strategists. The conversation explores Spotify's clever 'Listen Like You Used To' campaign and the emotional connections brands can forge, like Snickers’ 'hangry' strategy. Julian also discusses the balance between creativity and entrepreneurship, emphasizing personal branding and the transformative role of AI in enhancing human creativity.

Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Mysterious 5% with Mitch Joel
Mitch Joel, a technology and marketing expert, dives into the future of work and AI’s role in it. He discusses how AI could disrupt traditional jobs and what it means for creativity. The conversation touches on the evolving responsibilities of marketers, branding as a form of custodianship, and the delicate balance between connectivity and division in the digital era. Joel also reflects on career paths in a tech-driven world, emphasizing adaptability and the essence of genuine connections in both music and marketing.


