The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper

Want to take your leadership to the next level? Today’s episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast will help you uncover realizations and put them into action. This episode is the result of a Ripple with my long-time friend, Anne Grady, who introduced me to the amazing Jennifer Hutcheson, our special guest today. Like me, Jennifer Hutcheson is deeply fascinated with human behavior and connections, which made us get along quickly!  Jennifer Hutcheson is an executive and leadership coach with a background in industrial and organizational psychology. She shares her incredible journey from a 26-year career at Dell Technologies as an executive coach to a full-time entrepreneur. Jennifer explains why building strong networks is crucial, how executive coaching transforms leaders, and how understanding the “why” behind coaching makes all the difference.  We also touched on leadership challenges, the power of curiosity, and how data-driven coaching helps leaders grow. So, if you’re an aspiring leader, entrepreneur, or coach, this episode is full of insights you can’t afford to miss. Know what it really takes to lead with IMPACT. Hit play now and take the next step in your leadership journey! ____________________________________________ For those curious about Jennifer’s work, click these links to know more.  Connect with Jennifer Hutcheson on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jenniferhutcheson Visit Jennifer's website: jenniferhutcheson.com ____________________________________________ If you found this channel helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe for more content like this! 💧 Ripple with me! Instagram: http://instagram.com/rippleon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleon X: https://twitter.com/rippleon Website: http://www.ripplecentral.com 💧Be a Patron: patreon.com/SteveHarper 💧 Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond: https://ripplecentral.com/pond #therippleeffectpodcast #therippleeffect #humanconnections #humanbehavior #psychology #careergrowth #leadership #executivecoaching #corporatecoaching #organizationalladder 

What if I tell you the secret to success is getting more NOs instead of YESes? It’s not about avoiding rejection but embracing it. I’m telling you, you will learn from the best! In this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, we sit down with Andrea Waltz, an engaging speaker, business consultant, Founder of Courage Crafters Inc., and co-author of the groundbreaking book Go For No! Together with Richard Fenton, Andrea Waltz solidified the core philosophy of Go For No! Go for No! has sold over 500,000 copies and ranked in Amazon’s top 50 sales books for over 14 years. More good news? The much-awaited second installment of this book, Go For No! The Sequel will be released soon. Tune in to The Ripple Effect Podcast as we discuss the story and inspiration behind the Go For No! book and its philosophy, how embracing the “no” mentality redefined businesses, how it helped sales professionals of all levels, and the areas of life in which you can apply this idea. We will uncover the power of rejection and why failing more leads to winning bigger. Are you ready to dive deep into it? ____________________________________________  Learn more about Go For No!: goforno.com Connect with Andrea Waltz: linkedin.com/in/goforno ____________________________________________  Did you find this helpful? Please like and subscribe for more insightful interviews with experts, speakers, and leaders. Ripple with Steve Harper! Instagram: http://instagram.com/rippleon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleon X: https://twitter.com/rippleon Website: http://www.ripplecentral.com Join the ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond. It's FREE: https://ripplecentral.com/pond To inquire about Steve’s availability for conference keynotes, corporate training or performance coaching, please contact info@ripplecentral.com. #therippleeffect #steveharper #andreawaltz #goforno #rejection #sayingno #refusal #businesspsychology #psychology #sales #business #businessexpert #businesstips #coach #speaker

Ever wonder how you can integrate the latest technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), into the job search process? Think no more. Our special guest for The Ripple Effect Podcast, career coach Chloe Spillane, has just launched her groundbreaking tools, Chloe AI and Resume Matcher. What are these tools, and how can you use them? Chloe AI is a career coach (aka Chloe) in your pocket, specifically developed to help you with all things career — from resume-building to interview practices; you can rely on Chloe AI! Chloe AI is a GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) type of artificial intelligence. If you’re familiar with ChatGPT, you will have no problem using or navigating this tool. Listen to Chloe Spillane as she discusses how to use Chloe AI in ways you can’t imagine.  Try Chloe AI here: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-67409583ab448191a794c43a96eb8bcd-chloe-ai-career-coach-customgpt With years of experience as a career coach, Chloe Spillane understands the hardships of finding a new job — one of which is doom-scrolling through infinite job postings to see which one best fits you. That’s why Chloe built the Resume Matcher.  Resume Matcher analyzes the content of your resume, runs through the infinite data of open job postings, and provides you with a list of jobs you’ll likely get hired in. You will get a detailed spreadsheet containing information such as your rank in the listed job, salaries, necessary links, and more helpful details to simplify your job search! Try Resume Matcher here: https://statuesque-eclair-638b2d.netlify.app Chloe AI and the Resume Matcher are free as of this episode’s release. Don’t miss the chance to try them! Watch the full video for instructions on how to start with Chloe AI and the Resume Matcher.  You can also reach out to Chloe Spillane via her website and send her your feedback: https://www.chloecareers.com   #TheRippleEffect #TheRippleEffectPodcast #CareerSearch #CareerTalk #JobSearch #OpenforWork #JobOpportunities #CareerGuidance #CareerTools

Let’s end Heart Month with an empowering story from a stroke survivor, former beauty queen, principal of School District U-46, fantabulous mom and wife, and a lightning bolt of energy and positivity — Natalie Poli. Natalie is living her dream — basking in the spotlight and cheers of the crowd, confidently sharing her grace and talent as a Chicago Bulls dancer. She cared for her health and stayed physically active, yet something unexpected changed her life. She was only 29 when she suffered from a stroke. Luckily, Natalie got immediate medical help when a police officer recognized the symptoms of stroke when he got into Natalie’s home. Natalie’s road to recovery from her heart surgery has been challenging. It all happened while she was pursuing a Master’s Degree and caring for her nine-week-old and two-year-old children. This experience awakened something inside Natalie. She made it her life’s purpose to educate, support, and inspire stroke survivors, their families, healthcare professionals, and organizations. She became the voice that tells you to listen to your body. She became the voice that created urgency for taking actionable steps to save lives.  Being crowned Mrs. Illinois and Mrs. Midwest International also gave Natalie a platform for heart health and stroke advocacy. Natalie further expanded her reach when she started a podcast called Stroke of Insight, where she interviewed individuals, families of survivors, and organizations to share their experiences and knowledge about the common enemy — stroke.  You will undeniably learn and realize a lot from this episode. So tune in to The Ripple Effect Podcast and prepare to get struck by Natalie’s contagious confidence, charm, and resilience.  This video will leave you thinking, “If she can, I can.” ____________________________________________  If you suffered from stroke and other heart-related issues, know you’re not alone in the journey to recovery. As mentioned by Natalie Poli in this video, you can reach out to these organizations for support:  American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/en/ Mended Hearts International: https://mendedhearts.org  Little Hearts: https://www.littlehearts.org If you’re a medical professional who is passionate about heart health awareness, be a part of the PICS Society or The Pediatric & Congenital Interventional Cardiovascular Society: https://www.picsymposium.com Listen to Natalie’s Podcast called Stroke of Insight: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ztgq0MpG0L1CllmNnSljm?si=6eb5a70861b64786   #TheRippleEffectPodcast #SteveHarper #NataliePoli #HeartHealth #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeSurvivorJourney #HealthandWellness #HeartMonth

Imagine watching your favorite sport without hearing real-time, detailed descriptions of events. It feels like something’s missing, right? Play-by-play announcers add this unique element of excitement and energy surge as you cheer for your favorite team. You won’t be left out if you get distracted for a millisecond and miss an important part of the game. Even if you’re only listening on a radio, they have the magic to bring out vivid imaginations and keep your blood pumping.  As an avid sports fan who imitates these real-time announcements once in a while for fun, I am highly pumped and honored to say that we have the award-winning anchor, extraordinary sportscaster, and ESPN play-by-play announcer Alex Loeb in today’s episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast. With more than 25 years of experience in sports broadcasting, Alex Loeb has covered games around the U.S., including massive events like the Super Bowl, and traveled with famous sports teams like the Miami Heat and more. He also hosted a daytime sports show in Austin, The Lowdown, on The Horn 104.9, which aired for over two years. To this day, Alex continues to let his love for sports resonate all over the globe as a play-by-play announcer for ESPN. As we talk about his impressive track record, Alex shares how he discovered his love for broadcasting despite feeling lost in high school and not getting into college immediately. His story will encourage you to keep trying until you find a career that sparks joy. Being a play-by-play announcer could be the dream job of many sports fans out there, but in this episode, Alex demystifies what an average fan doesn’t know about this job. He gave us an idea of how much training and effort he took to get into this field. If you’re aspiring to enter the world of sports as a play-by-play announcer like Alex, or you’re just curious, this episode is for you!  ____________________________________________ Learn more about Alex Loeb's work: https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/alex-loeb/ Connect with Alex Loeb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-loeb-b8474414/ Follow Alex Loeb on X and Instagram: @SpanningTheLoeb ____________________________________________  Did you find this helpful? Please like and subscribe for more insightful interviews with experts, speakers, and leaders. Ripple with Steve Harper! Instagram: http://instagram.com/rippleon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleon X: https://twitter.com/rippleon Website: http://www.ripplecentral.com Join the ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond. It's FREE: https://ripplecentral.com/pond To inquire about Steve’s availability for conference keynotes, corporate training or performance coaching, please contact info@ripplecentral.com. #TheRippleEffectPodcast #SteveHarper #Sports #Game #ESPN #Announcer #SportsTalk 

If learning is your life-long commitment and passion, prepare to be astounded because today’s special guest for The Ripple Effect Podcast takes knowledge-sharing to a whole new level.  Dr. Todd Dewett worked as a consultant at Andersen Consulting and Ernst & Young but later realized he didn’t fit the traditional corporate setting. He then earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior at Texas A&M University and jumped right into teaching. After years in the classroom, he retired early at 42, but he never left his passion for education. Dr. Todd Dewett shares how he leveraged the digital medium to share his deep insights about leadership, team management, and organizational behavior. With more than 10 years of experience in LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com), Todd amassed over thirty best-selling professional and life skill courses. Todd’s teaching and speaking journey changed his and other people’s lives for the better. Dr. Todd Dewett is now a full-time Entrepreneur, Speaker, World-Class Educator, and Prolific Author — citing Show Your Ink, Live Hard, The Little Black Book of Leadership, and his latest release, Dancing with Monsters, among some of his masterpieces.  Tune in as we discuss his story, workplace dynamics, and the importance of closing the rift between generations within companies and organizations. Never miss the opportunity to learn from the BEST! ____________________________________________ Learn more about Dr. Todd Dewett's work: https://www.drdewett.com Connect with Dr. Todd Dewett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdewett/ ____________________________________________  Did you find this helpful? Please like and subscribe for more insightful interviews with experts, speakers, and leaders. Ripple with Steve Harper! Instagram: http://instagram.com/rippleon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleon X: https://twitter.com/rippleon Website: http://www.ripplecentral.com Join the ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond. It's FREE: https://ripplecentral.com/pond To inquire about Steve’s availability for conference keynotes, corporate training or performance coaching, please contact info@ripplecentral.com. #TheRippleEffectPodcast #OrganizationalGrowth #Leadership #CareerTips #GenerationalGap #WorkplaceCulture #Workplace #HumanConnections #OrganizationalLeadership #BehavioralInsights

Creative people bring color to an otherwise lifeless and monotonous workplace. They lie at the heart and core of many companies and organizations. How can you keep their innovative spark burning? How can you be the leader that creative people need? Best-selling Author, International Speaker, and “arms dealer for creative leaders,” Todd Henry graces The Ripple Effect Podcast with his captivating insights and approach to creativity. Todd Henry is the author of seven critically acclaimed books — The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Herding Tigers, Daily Creative, The Motivation Code, The Brave Habit, and Louder Than Words. He also hosts the podcasts Daily Creative and Herding Tigers, which have garnered over 20 Million downloads. Todd has helped individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations find passion in their work and bring out their brilliance. Among Todd’s long list of clients are corporate giants and top advertising agencies such as Google, Intel, P&G, Leo Burnett, and Publicis Groupe.    So, is there such a thing as hacking creativity?  If you’re working in the creative industry or someone leading a team of creatives, you will 100% resonate with this episode. And if you think you’re not creative, this video will change your mind! Don’t miss the chance to learn from our incredible guest. ____________________________________________ Learn more about Todd Henry’s work:  accidentalcreative.com toddhenry.com   Connect with Todd Henry on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/toddhenry1

You may be working for someone else today and be the powerful boss that you are tomorrow. The possibilities are endless, and today’s guest for The Ripple Effect Podcast is a walking example.  I know you’re a busy person filled with dreams and ambitions. While you do today’s tasks, plug in your earphones and listen to The Ripple Effect Podcast!  It’s your host, Steve Harper, with our special guest, real estate extraordinaire Randi Zucker. ____________________________________________ Randi Zucker’s early career experience revolved around internet marketing, e-commerce, and web design/development. Like most, she worked nine-to-five for companies and high-profile individuals. That was until she started thinking of long-term ways to cement her family’s promising future. Together with her husband Adam, a licensed Florida Realtor, they’ve started flipping real estate properties and expanding their portfolio. “Flipping” in Randi’s Dictionary means buying properties that need improvement, renovating, and selling them. Over the years, they’ve successfully flipped over a hundred homes and eventually owned three hotels — Palm Cove Motel in Clearwater, Isla Palma Singer Island in Palm Beach Shore, and Three Pines Lodge in North Carolina.  Having extensive experience in the real estate game, the power couple Randi and Adam offer coaching services to real estate investors who want to get into the business. They coach through the 10-Minute Mogul approach — investing 10 minutes of your time a day to grow your wealth and real estate empire. Randi emphasized the significant role of relationship-building in her success — from initially reaching out to agents and investors to connecting with their market and knowing what hotel visitors need. Rippling is essential for an entrepreneur’s survival! Additionally, Randi explains her challenges as everyone’s go-to problem solver and leader.  Dip your toes into the world of real estate and start planting the seeds of legacy wealth. Let’s discuss all things real estate and relationship building! ____________________________________________ We briefly discussed The 10-Minute Mogul, but you can learn more by visiting www.10minutemogul.com. Take a quick assessment test and discover your Power Profile: www.10minutemogul.com/power-profile. Ripple with Randi Zucker on Instagram: @randizucker. #TheRippleEffect #10MinuteMogul #SteveHarper #RandiZucker #RealEstate #RelationshipBuilding #Entrepreneurship #Business #Realtor #PropertyManagement #HousingMarket #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateTips

“Are you going off a script? You probably should.” Man, that stung! I heard this feedback from a friend eight episodes into The Ripple Effect Podcast, and my soul was obliterated. Self-doubt ate me up every time I hit record. I started overthinking every word before it came out of my mouth. As someone who just started threading the podcasting world, my infinitesimal confidence became nonexistent. It wasn’t the most pleasant feeling. If I let those words live rent-free in my head, I wouldn’t be here talking (still no script, by the way) and pouring my heart out. Before I knew it, eight episodes became TEN SEASONS! It’s a far cry from those grand success stories, but relistening to the first few releases of The Ripple Effect Podcast made me realize there has been significant improvement. It may feel like you’ve achieved nothing today or tomorrow, but look back to this day a few years later, and you’ll see something to be proud of. I started upping my game. I ditched Garage Band, my crappy equipment, and began investing in better gear. The amount of behind-the-scenes effort to ensure Ripplers get the most value out of each post is no joke, and of course, it comes with a cost. If you believe that we spread positive ripples and do good for the world, you can help this channel in simple ways. The Ripple team seeks more ways to improve. If you listened to any of The Ripple Effect Podcast episodes, email your comments or topic suggestions to steve@ripplecentral.com. Please add “Podcast Feedback” as the subject line. Your feedback will help us release more content tailor-fitted to what you need! In this channel, we’re all about the power of wisdom-sharing. If you know someone fit to be our next source of motivation and inspiration as a podcast guest, my inboxes are open! Keep those Ripples rolling. If you’re a company or a business looking for PR partners, The Ripple Effect Podcast is open for sponsorships. If your brand values align with The Ripple Effect, I’ll gladly promote you across all platforms. Let’s talk via email at steve@ripplecentral.com. Ripple with me! Instagram: http://instagram.com/rippleon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleon X: https://twitter.com/rippleon Website: http://www.ripplecentral.com Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond: https://ripplecentral.com/pond. To inquire about my availability for conference keynotes, corporate training, or performance coaching, please contact info@ripplecentral.com.  For Ripplers who never fail to support The Ripple Effect by listening to podcast releases, joining The Pond, participating in our Ripple community, being a Ripple Connect + Grow member, or simply engaging with any Ripple content, I’m forever grateful for you. For our new Ripplers, hang tight. More is yet to come. Welcome to Season Ten, Ripplers!   #TheRippleEffectPodcast #SteveHarper #HumanConnections #Confidence #RelationshipBuilding #Season10 

As we wrap up the year, let’s take a moment to look back at all the remarkable faces, voices, and lessons that graced The Ripple Effect with Steve Harper podcast stage.  Everyone can share, but not everyone can inspire. It takes a truly exceptional person to possess the courage to share and the story to inspire. I’m proud to say we met many of these people this year! We’ve learned from experts in their respective fields, and people with one-of-a-kind stories have uplifted us. If knowledge is money, we’ll be Billionaires!  This episode is a compilation of the highlights featuring some of our incredible The Ripple Effect Podcast guests.   06:29 - Brian Massey (www.conversionsciences.com)  Brian Massey and the Science of Converting Website Visitors to Customers https://youtu.be/DhpizVt7Kig  08:35 - Jennifer Vazquez (www.jvthecoach.com)  Declutter Your Life and Mind with Jennifer Vazquez https://youtu.be/HHyTgLhpUbk 10:50 - Ben Orlando (www.midnightlibraryofbaseball.com)  Exploring the Field of Dreams with Ben Orlando https://youtu.be/g8ZIlNqlOxc 13:38 - Lorenza Muñoz (www.artemismuseproductions.com) Lorenza Muñoz is Making Community Cool Again https://youtu.be/Ui19m7oTEqM 18:26 - Emily Leach (www.sailsandgrace.com) Setting Sailing with Emily Leach https://youtu.be/nLObqCbF_QQ 21:32 - Chuck Salter (www.newslit.org) Facts vs. Fake News with Chuck Salter https://youtu.be/pjiKr0rS9R0 24:50 - Jen Mac (www.jen-mac.com) Small Steps to Giant Leaps with Jen Mac https://youtu.be/nQ6dUsyc8Ns 29:10 - Molly Carroll (www.molly-carroll.com) Thinking Outside of Ourselves with Molly Carroll https://youtu.be/cvW_Rh_FKtk  To those who stay tuned to The Ripple Effect Podcast from the beginning and new listeners alike, I can’t express how grateful I am for your support. There were many drawbacks, but the urge to deliver quality content to our beloved Ripplers is more substantial than these challenges. We’re still far from the goal but already far from the starting line, and that’s something to be proud of. Keep the ripples Rippling On!!!  _____________________________ Start the year with more meaningful connections. Sign up in our Rippler Community called The Pond. It’s FREE! Go to www.pond.ripplecentral.com.   #TheRippleEffect #2024Wrapped #PodcastRecap