The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper

Kate grew up in a family with a history of military service and was raised to value “service to a greater good” as a way of life. As a senior marketing leader for companies like Dell and Cisco, she learned to harness the power of strategic thinking, planning and creating a playbook for success. She combines that professional experience with over a decade of volunteering in leadership capacities to nonprofits in the Austin community. She took on the role of Merivis employee #1 with ambition and dedication. As a co-founder of the organization, Kate has been personally invested in the mission of Merivis from its inception and ensures its original mission is realized through everything we do. Kate received a B.A. in Economics and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin.

Today is kind of a historic day in Austin, Texas. The city is beaming with Verde pride as our new MLS Soccer Club the Austin FC play their first home opener in franchise history. Those of who know me know this is a big day for me as I am huge soccer fan. But more even more important than the game is the lesson in how this soccer club was started and what you and I can learn from it and perhaps apply in our lives and careers.

Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Ph.D. is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal, professional and organizational growth. She has been quoted/featured in Forbes, Ozy, Bustle, Huffington Post, Modern Luxury and other media outlets, due to an extensive background in leadership, nonprofit management, philanthropy, partnership development, training and education. She is currently Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas responsible for grant making, educational programming and community initiatives. Formerly the National Community Engagement Director for World Vision, she served as a catalyst, partnership broker, and builder of the capacity of local partners in multiple locations across the US to improve and sustain the well-being of children and their families. She is also co-founder for HERitage Giving Circle, one of the first Black women Giving Circles in the State of Texas, founder of Power in Action-Dallas and the owner of Soulstice Consultancy providing training and consultations for nonprofits and small businesses. To learn more about Froswa, please check out her website: https://www.drfroswa.com/

Believe it or not, I actually thought about hanging up the whole speaking thing during the pandemic. Then I decided that was stupid! They were not going to keep a good Rippler down! No sir! To inquire about Steve's availability for conference keynotes, corporate training or performance coaching please contact info@ripplecentral.com follow me: on http://www.ripplecentral.com on http://instagram.com/rippleon on https://www.facebook.com/rippleon on https://twitter.com/rippleon

The power of a question is undeniable. The answers you receive when can become connection points. Connection points can and will change everything! Trust me! On this episode, learn how Steve turned his love for Starskys and (not so much) Hutch into a connection point with his favorite customer. That one simple action changed everything! It opened up avenues for more business, a long-lasting friendship and a lesson that both Starskys use to this day! Check out the video to this podcast! https://youtu.be/gGuEbovcn2U

There are people you meet in life that just leave an indelible mark on you. Rebecca Powers is one of those people for me and I suspect will be for you too. A self-described "accidental philanthropist" Rebecca Powers is one of Austin, Texas' true gems. The founder of Impact Austin, a women's collective giving organization Rebecca has inspired tens of thousands of women and men to look inside themselves to realize they can they can make a difference. She speaks all over the world and has inspired non-profits and other collective giving organizations to reach higher and do more to impact their communities. To say she is a Rippler would be an understatement. She's a motivational speaker and social entrepreneur that will simply blow your doors off! Now with the release of her book Trust Your Cape on May 25, 2021, Rebecca brings her approach and her message to a whole new audience. This book will change lives and make every one of us rethink what we should be doing to build our own legacy of giving. A little more about Rebecca: Over the past 18 years, Rebecca has inspired thousands of women to connect their capacity to give with the confidence to do it well. Dozens of collective giving organizations have sought out her expertise and mentorship based on a giving model she adopted and made her own. Rebecca is a well-recognized speaker who captivates audiences with storytelling about her personal experiences that create real impact to thrive. She will make you laugh; she will make you cry; she will inspire you to believe in yourself. • How giving back transforms the giver, and women see themselves differently as a result • How grit plays an important role in achieving success • What effective leadership looks like in any organization, and what it does not, based on her personal experience • How paying forward your success taps into the generous spirit we all have that we sometimes need help finding For more detailed information on hiring Rebecca for your next event, please contact us at: trustyourcapebook@gmail.com   _________________________   To inquire about Steve's availability for conference keynotes, corporate training or performance coaching please contact info@ripplecentral.com follow me: on http://www.ripplecentral.com on http://instagram.com/rippleon on https://www.facebook.com/rippleon on https://twitter.com/rippleon  

On this episode I am Rippling with one of my favorite people on the planet (and yes it's a big planet!) Donna Karlin. She has been a huge supporter of The Ripple Effect and a good friend to me for over 15 years! You will love Donna's perspective, her authenticity and just her presence will will make you smile. Be sure to check out her website at: abetterperspective.com And here's a bit more about Donna! There's a reason why Donna is in demand on 6 continents. She gets results and brings over 35 years of experience in multiple streams of practice to the table. Donna Karlin has been called a pot-stirrer, thought-shifter, "partner-in-crime" and reality-checker. She's an international speaker, lecturer, author and world-renowned leadership coach (better known as 'The Shadow Coach®'). You will see Donna coach on the run with her clients through the halls of corporate headquarters, government departments and agencies, and political offices in many parts of the world. Donna works with global leaders to develop the competencies and practices that enable them to meet the challenges of the future. She brings a dynamic, strengths-focused perspective to executive leadership development. Donna is committed to increasing the effectiveness, endurance, and fulfillment of individual leaders and their organizations through work with senior executives, high-potential leaders, and teams. For high-potentials and leaders alike, she helps clients prepare for high pressure, high stakes, high impact presentations. From keynotes, industrial presentations, presentations to C Suite leaders, a pitch to a buyer or a 5-minute talk on a panel, Donna brings her own personal experience on stage to her work with clients to present as thought leaders, commanding and owning the stage or boardroom. Donna is a SupporTED Coach, a member of the TED Community who coaches TED Fellows, Coach at Uncharted and StartingBloc. She is a member of the Advisory Council of The International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy (IABMCP), and a Founding Fellow of the Harvard Medical School, Institute of Coaching Professional Association (ICPA). Her work has been written up in Fast Company Magazine, The National Post (Financial Post), The Globe and Mail, The New York Times Business Section, The Boston Globe, and Personal Success Magazine. She has co-authored the bestselling book ‘101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life’ with Zig Ziglar and Jim Rohn, authored the critically acclaimed, award-winning book, Leaders: Their Stories, Their Words - Conversations with Human Based Leaders, The Art of Addressing Situations in the Moment (Bookboon 2018), and The Power of Coaching: Don't Give Up Your Day Job, or Should You? (Bookboon 2012). Donna is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coach Federation, is a Certified Executive Coach from the Center for Executive Coaching, is certified in Organizational Psychology with a focus in Executive Coaching by The Professional School of Psychology and has been certified by the International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy as a Diplomate in Professional Coaching. She is a Certified Tilt 365 Practitioner and as a Tilt 365 Advanced Coach and is certified in the Core Values Index Assessment. She has a proven track record in developing sustainable leadership.There's a reason why Donna is in demand on 6 continents. She gets results and brings over 35 years of experience in multiple streams of practice to the table. Donna Karlin has been called a pot-stirrer, thought-shifter, "partner-in-crime" and reality-checker. She's an international speaker, lecturer, author and world-renowned leadership coach (better known as 'The Shadow Coach®'). You will see Donna coach on the run with her clients through the halls of corporate headquarters, government departments and agencies, and political offices in many parts of the world. Donna works with global leaders to develop the competencies and practices that enable them to meet the challenges of the future. She brings a dynamic, strengths-focused perspective to executive leadership development. Donna is committed to increasing the effectiveness, endurance, and fulfillment of individual leaders and their organizations through work with senior executives, high-potential leaders, and teams. She has a proven track record in developing sustainable leadership.

This interview is long overdue. It's with my good friend, fellow Rippler and my writing muse and editor Marc Schwarz. I consider him a good friend and an instrumental part of bringing the Ripple to life. In fact, in a lot of ways without him there would be no Ripple. He's been my editor, mentor and fellow Rippler for over 16 years. This interview is a chance to share some stories and properly thank him for what he has meant to me. Ya know, he actually gets the credit for creating my alter ego Mr. Ripple. To learn more about Marc and perhaps inquire about writing your own book with his expert tutelage check out his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-schwarz-4921225/ 

Steve shares some exciting news and in typical Ripple fashion turns it into a lesson on the power of self-reflection, focus and living the life and doing the work you are meant to be doing. The Ripple Man is always teaching, always showing and so it seems, always Rippling! To inquire about Steve's availability for conference keynotes, corporate training or performance coaching please contact info@ripplecentral.com Follow him @rippleon on Twitter or Instagram.

What does it take to tackle The Appalachian Trail? A lot of guts. A lot of commitment. Oh and a lot of time - approximately 6 months to be exact. Oh and 2,193 miles of patience and perseverance. On this episode Steve interviews fellow Austinite Liz Manzutto on the fortnight of what is going to be one epic adventure - tackling The Appalachian Trail. Before setting off on this once in a lifetime journey, Liz stopped by The Ripple Effect Podcast to tell us about what motivated her to take on something most of us (well maybe just Steve) dreams of. Learn why this Hippie in Stilettos is trading in her footwear for hiking boots and Crocs and heading off for her own personal walk in the woods. Follow Liz on Instagram to stay updated in on her adventure starting in Mid-April! https://www.instagram.com/hippie_in_stilettos/