Business Minds Coffee Chat

Fotini Iconomopoulos, bestselling author of Say Less, Get More, international negotiation expert and advisor, and keynote speaker, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. With two decades of experience across more than 170 industries and six continents, Fotini has delivered results for global brands including Microsoft, Walmart, and Rolls-Royce. Her approach blends behavioral science, sharp commercial insight, and real-world application to help professionals communicate with confidence and influence with integrity. She has been featured in major media outlets, including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, and CNN. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The psychology and power dynamics of negotiation ✅ Why saying less can actually help you gain more ✅ Learning your negotiation style and what it reveals about you ✅ And much more! Get connected with Fotini: Website: https://fotiniicon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fotini.iconomopoulos Twitter: https://x.com/fotiniicon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fotiniicon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fotiniiconomopoulos/ Take the negotiation style quiz: https://fotiniicon.com/quiz/ Purchase a copy of Say Less, Get More: https://www.amazon.com/Say-Less-Get-More-Unconventional/dp/1443459526 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Molly Fletcher, former top sports agent, inspiring keynote and TEDx speaker, #1 USA Today bestselling author, and host of a top-rated podcast, joins me on this episode. Molly made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents and was hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN. She has been featured in notable media outlets, including ESPN, CNN, Forbes, Fast Company, and Sports Illustrated. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Molly's origin story ✅ Advice she received from Zig Ziglar ✅ Building a career as a sports agent ✅ Characteristics of a champion mindset ✅ And much more! Get connected with Molly: Website: https://mollyfletcher.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FletcherMolly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyfletcher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MollyFletcher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MollywFletcher/ Watch Molly's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/TXBuG90iGcg Purchase a copy of The Energy Clock: https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Clock-Simple-Create-ENERGY/dp/149269150X  Purchase a copy of Dynamic Drive: https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Drive-Purpose-Fueled-Formula-Sustainable/dp/B0CV2Q3KH3  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Geoff Woods, founder of AI Leadership and The AI-Driven Leadership Collective, #1 bestselling author of The AI-Driven Leader, keynote speaker, and host of The AI-Driven Leader podcast, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Geoff helps leaders harness the power of AI to grow their business, outpace the competition, and get more done in less time. As the former Chief Growth Officer of Jindal Steel & Power, Geoff's strategic leadership helped the company grow its market cap from $750 million to over $12 billion in just four years. Prior to that, he co-founded the training and consulting company behind the bestselling book The ONE Thing, advising businesses ranging from $10 million to $60 billion in annual revenue. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Why the questions we ask as leaders matter more than ever ✅ What it means to become an AI-driven leader ✅ CRIT and the power of the prompt ✅ And much more! Get connected with Geoff: Website: https://www.aileadership.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffwoods/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-woods-8534774/ Purchase a copy of The AI-Driven Leader: https://www.amazon.com/AI-Driven-Leader-Harnessing-Smarter-Decisions/dp/B0DB8QL3ZK  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Bree Groff, an organizational change and culture consultant, keynote speaker, and author of Today Was Fun, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Bree is one of today’s leading voices on the future of work and company culture. Over the course of her career, she has guided executives at companies such as Microsoft, Pfizer, Calvin Klein, Google, and Target through periods of complex change. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Big lessons Bree learned from her parents ✅ Her 7 rules for better days at work and life ✅ Emotional regulation ✅ And much more! Get connected with Bree: Website: https://www.breegroff.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bree_groff/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bree-groff/  Purchase a copy of Today Was Fun: https://a.co/d/3tTPBth Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Dr. Liane Davey, organizational psychologist, team advisor, New York Times bestselling author, and a sought-after keynote speaker, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Liane is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and a respected voice in the global conversation about leadership, collaboration, and conflict. Her insights have been featured by major media outlets, including CNN, NPR, USA Today, and Forbes. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Productive versus unproductive conflict ✅ Why conflict is essential for healthy organizations ✅ What “conflict debt” is and how to avoid it ✅ How to give proper feedback ✅ And much more! Get connected with Liane: Website: https://lianedavey.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLianeDavey/ Twitter: https://x.com/lianedavey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lianedavey/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liane-davey-2574911/ Purchase a copy of The Good Fight: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Fight-Productive-Conflict-Organization/dp/198902520X  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay  

Todd Herman, a peak performance coach and bestselling author known for his book, The Alter Ego Effect, joins the discussion. He shares a pivotal moment that shaped his approach to coaching. Todd dives into the transformative power of alter egos, explaining how they can help individuals unlock their hidden potential and overcome self-doubt. Personal anecdotes reveal insights on family legacy and the lessons of integrity and generosity. This conversation is a guide for anyone looking to redefine self-identity and embrace their abilities for personal and professional growth.

Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus at WD-40 Company, a USA Today bestselling author, a recognized culture shifting keynote speaker, founder of The Learning Moment, and The Culture Coach, joins me on this episode. Known affectionately as “The Dean of Dumbassery,” Garry is known for helping leaders create workspaces where people feel valued and inspired. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Our purpose in life ✅ Learning moments ✅ Common pitfalls of leadership ✅ Creating a tribal culture ✅ And much more! Get connected with Garry: Website: https://thelearningmoment.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garry.ridge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auzridge/ Twitter: https://x.com/LearningMoment Take The Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It Quiz: https://thelearningmoment.net/quiz/ Purchase a copy of Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It: https://www.amazon.com/Any-Dumb-Ass-Can-Do-Multi-Billion-Dollar/dp/1637746296 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Ryan Hawk, former college and pro quarterback, podcast host, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership advisor, joins me on this episode. Ryan speaks for and consults with some of the world's leading brands, including Salesforce, Dodge, and the U.S. Naval Academy. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Mentorship ✅ The ultimate form of leadership ✅ Learning what to say Yes and No to ✅ The Pursuit of Excellence ✅ And much more! Get connected with Ryan: Website: https://learningleader.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLearningLeaderShow/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhawk12/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanhawk12/  Purchase a copy of The Pursuit of Excellence: https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-Excellence-Behaviors-Productive-Achievers/dp/1264269099  Purchase a copy of The Score That Matters: https://www.amazon.com/Score-That-Matters-Excellence-Yourself/dp/1637745230  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay  

Craig Ballantyne, entrepreneur, business coach, Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, and podcast host, joins me on this episode. Craig is known as “The World’s Most Disciplined Man.” He has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, GQ, Forbes, Inc., Men’s Health, Entrepreneur, and many others. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ What discipline really is and what it’s not ✅ The dark side of discipline ✅ Why you need to raise your standards ✅ Building an effortless discipline system ✅ And much more! Get connected with Craig: Website: https://www.craigballantyne.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigballantyne/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraigBallantyneFanpage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realcraigballantyne/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigballantyne Purchase of copy of The Dark Side of Discipline: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Side-Discipline-Chasing-Achieve/dp/1636804721 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay  

Jonathan Fields, award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, speaker, host of one of the world’s top podcasts, Good Life Project, developer of the Sparketypes, and founder/CEO of Spark Endeavors, joins me on this episode. Jonathan's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Inc., Forbes, FastCompany, O Magazine, and other notable media outlets. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Jonathan's backstory and personal journey ✅ His early path into law ✅ How he moves through the world ✅ What it means to live a good life ✅ The 10 Sparketypes ✅ And much more! Get connected with Jonathan: Website: https://www.jonathanfields.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfields1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonathanfields  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanfields/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanfields  Take the Sparketype Assessment: https://sparketype.com/assessment/  Purchase a copy of How to Live a Good Life: https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Good-Life-Surprising/dp/1401948413  Purchase a copy of Sparked: https://www.amazon.com/Sparked-Discover-Unique-Imprint-Makes/dp/1400225469 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay