What does it take for leaders to deal successfully with a crisis like COVID-19? My guest Kon Apostolopoulos literally wrote the book on how to do that! Kon co-authored and published in 2020 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide for Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters, to provide a clear roadmap. The material is a valuable reference whenever you’re experiencing a difficult situation.

Kon is the Founder and CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions, a Human Capital Management consulting group that provides performance improvement and training solutions. He helps organizations develop their people, improve business results, and reap the benefits of a comprehensive Talent Management strategy. He’s also committed to developing future leaders by applying the same principles to the coaching of young soccer players in local, state and Olympic development programs.

You’ll discover:

• The 7 keys that can help you navigate through any crisis
• How leaders can use these keys with their teams to improve performance and achieve the desired results
• The Leadership Paradox – how to take seemingly contradictory items and blend them successfully (e.g., empathy and tough love)
• What Kon does to teach these concepts to the youth athletes he coaches

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Kon’s Website

Fresh Biz Solutions

Kon’s Book

7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide for Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters

Do your beliefs about what’s possible for you ever hold you back? If so, my interview with Dr. Lisa Walker is a must-listen. You’ll love hearing her passion and stories as she describes her own breakthroughs and the ways she helps clients with theirs. Lisa is a Psychologist and Leadership Development Expert as well as an ICF Master Certified Coach, and a Columbia University Certified Executive Coach. She’s also an advanced level Mediator and Facilitator, helping leaders navigate crucial conversations.

Lisa has worked on large-scale leadership initiatives for clients in over 30 countries. She has a knack for coaching executives to achieve positive, measurable change in their leadership behaviors while delivering on business results and nurturing and growing their people. Her clients include Dell, Amazon, Target and IBM.

You’ll discover:

• How Lisa applies her background as a psychologist to coaching leaders
• The top challenges leaders are facing right now…and what Lisa says and does to help them achieve breakthroughs
• Success stories of clients who’ve abandoned their limiting beliefs to embrace their true potential
• The life-altering lessons Lisa learned when she successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa

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Lisa’s Website

Dr. Lisa Walker

Lisa’s Upcoming Book (late 2021)

Leading Beyond Your Limits: Critical Leadership Tools for Resilience & Innovation in the Era of Relentless Change

If you’re working long hours in your business and find it hard to take time off, my interview with Tom Perrone is a must-listen. Tom’s been in the financial planning business since 1970, and he’s passionate about helping small business owners learn how to create a company that grows revenue and profits and also allows them to take lots of time off. Tom is the host of the Building and Protecting Your Business Worth Podcast. In our conversation, we dive into his excellent book for business owners, Unlocking Your Business’ DNA: Cracking the Code to a Better Business, Bigger Profits and More Time on the Beach!

You’ll discover:

• What Tom means by Business DNA and how it applies to you
• Why it’s critical to block time to work ON your business and not just IN it
• How Tom is able to work fewer hours/week than most business owners and still grow his business and income
• One big thing you must do to build your company’s value
• Why you need to think about “exit planning” as soon as you start your business

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Tom’s Resources

Website

Blog

Tom’s Book

Unlocking Your Business’ DNA: Cracking the Code to a Better Business, Bigger Profits and More Time on the Beach!

Does the idea of creating a vision for your life or company seem daunting or vague? My guest Dr. Oleg Konovalov brings vision into a practical, executable concept. Oleg is a global thought leader, author, business educator and consultant with over 25 years of experience operating businesses and consulting with Fortune 500 companies internationally. He’s been named as “the da Vinci of Visionary Leadership” by many leading authorities as he helps companies create and executive their vision. In this conversation we talk about key elements of his latest book, The Vision Code, that you can apply in your own business and life.

You’ll discover:

• The difference between communicating a vision and sharing a vision
• Why it’s important to set aside ego when you want to inspire others to buy into your vision
• What gets in the way of executing a vision
• What leaders can do to keep people engaged in pursuing a vision
• How having a vision helped Oleg get through a tough time

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Oleg’s Website

OlegKonovalov.com

Oleg’s Books

The Vision Code

Leaderology

Would you like to get your name and services “out there” in a bigger way? In this interview, my guest Julie Livingston share specific strategies for doing that. She lays out an excellent plan for turning your LinkedIn profile into a landing page. Julie is president of WantLeverage Communications, a marketing communications agency based in New York City. She’s an expert at helping “under the radar” companies break through the noise to capture the attention of their target audiences and increase their visibility.

You’ll discover:

• What brand visibility is, and why it’s critical in business today
• How to update your LinkedIn profile to position you positively with potential clients
• Why you should identify the 3-5 key messages you want others to know about you and your services
• The importance of embedding keywords in all your online content

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Julie’s Website

Want Leverage

Do you struggle with marketing your business? Catch this interview with guest Gabe Arnold. He’s the Founder & CEO of Business Marketing Engine, and he knows a thing or two about marketing. Gabe is known as a serial problem-solver, and with his 22 years of experience in professional writing, computer technology and marketing management, it’s a title that fits him well. In our conversation he shares big-picture concepts as well as tactics you can incorporate into your own marketing strategy. And what I loved most is that he wraps them all in a desire to bring more kindness, love and respect to business relationships.

You’ll discover:

• How to become more comfortable marketing your services
• Elements of a successful “omni-marketing” strategy
• Ways to build your referral network so you leverage your marketing through influencers in your niche
• What Destinations, Content and Traffic mean and why they’re essential to your business success
• Why kindness is a cornerstone of all of Gabe’s business relationships

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Gabe’s Websites

Business Marketing Engine

Gabe Arnold’s Blog

Want to get insights about creating your Dream Business so you can live your Dream Lifestyle? My guest Jim Palmer has done just that. Jim and his wife sold their home of 30 years to embark on a four-year (so far!) adventure on their boat, Floating Home. And he manages all his businesses from there. Jim also shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, revealing successes and setbacks in his various businesses. You’ll enjoy Jim’s positive energy, truth-telling and personal stories!

You’ll discover:

• Why imposter syndrome is so common and how to get past it
• The value of making decisions quickly
• Ways to create strong bonds with clients so they stay with you and refer you to others
• The most important elements that Jim credits for his success (and they’re NOT credentials or formal education)

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Jim’s Resources

GetJimPalmer.com

Jim’s Amazon Author Page

Have you taken time to discover the real reasons for negative beliefs you hold about yourself…or others? Listen closely to this interview with Chris Salem, who explains how to discover the root cause of issues you experience in life. He shares his own journey out of co-dependency to interdependency. Chris is CEO of CRS Group Holdings, working with companies to create a thriving culture starting with a growth mindset foundation. He’s the author of the international best seller Master Your Inner Critic: Resolve the Root Cause and Create Prosperity, and host of the weekly radio show, Sustainable Success. Chris is also CEO and Co-Founder of Empowering Fathers in Action, a non-profit dedicated to building strong father-son relationships.

You’ll discover:

• Two tools you can use to identify what’s behind any unhappiness or dissatisfaction you may be feeling about your life
• Why a growth mindset is critical to your happiness and success
• What you can do to detach from the outcome while still expecting a positive result
• How to become a trusted advisor with potential clients

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Chris’s Website

Christopher Salem

Chris’s Book

Master Your Inner Critic: Resolve the Root Cause and Create Prosperity

Tired of attending (live or virtual) networking events that waste your time? Find out how to radically change your thinking and your efforts in my interview with Amy Evans. As a serial entrepreneur, Amy has discovered the magic of leveraging and cultivating relationships in growing each of her businesses. She’s applied these strategies in the structure of her AlignWomen mastermind groups, with excellent results. You’ll love the energy and passion behind all the ideas Amy shares!

Amy is the founder of AlignWomen, a leadership and networking organization for professional women, and the host of The AlignWomen Podcast. She’s also the President of Colibri Insurance Services, a boutique insurance agency that simplifies employee benefits for employers in Southern California.

You’ll discover:

• Why most networking groups don’t lead to effective business development
• A virtual mastermind structure that generates business for each member
• Strategies (not sales techniques) Amy has used to effectively sell her services
• Why a focus on “alignment” is key to networking with intention
• How to create social media posts that your ideal clients will respond to

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Amy’s Websites

AlignWomen

AlignWomen Facebook Group

The AlignWomen Podcast

What if you could increase your income by 20 times? My guest Monica Da Maren explains how she did just that as she evolved from hair dresser to VP of Sales for Bob Proctor’s company, Proctor Gallagher Institute. You’ll be inspired by her story and the practical suggestions she shares that you can use, too. Monica’s coaching and teaching have been instrumental in my own growth over the past two years. Come prepared to take notes because Monica shares lots of valuable nuggets you can start implementing today.

You’ll discover:

• 3 powerful ways to use auto-suggestions to build your self-image
• The downsides of focusing on “how-to” instead of “what”
• The importance of strengthening your intuition so you see opportunities as they arise
• The value of a strong purpose that drives all your actions each day
• Why failing is something you should seek instead of avoid

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Monica’s Resources

Facebook Group

Monica’s Book

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