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  • AGL 400: Becoming Fearless with Dr. Benjamin Ritter

    AGL 400: Becoming Fearless with Dr. Benjamin Ritter
    Jan 17 2025
    About Benjamin Dr. Benjamin Ritter has made it his mission to guide and empower others to become confident leaders of their lives and careers and overcome fear. Driven by the belief that every person deserves to “live for themselves,” Ben founded Live For Yourself Consulting and has grown it into a global brand where he gets to do what he loves most: help highly-driven professionals figure out what’s holding them back, enabling them to become fearless and take accountability and feel empowered to create a life that they love. Ongoing enthusiasm and positive response to his weekly podcast, “Fearless Fridays,” inspired him to write this book. He hopes to help an even larger audience to become fearless and live more for themselves. With over twenty years of executive-level professional experience in Leadership and Talent Development, Ben has worked with and coached over 500 clients one-on-one and over 10k leaders through workshops at some of the most well-known global organizations including, Amazon, Adidas, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Coursera, Doordash, Google, Fiserv, MayoClinic, PayPal, Pinterest, and Yelp. Ben’s passions include working with Better for You CPG organizations, small business entrepreneurs, and minority owned companies, for which he offers pro bono coaching services. Ben possesses a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with focus on value congruence and job satisfaction, an MBA in entrepreneurial management, and an MPH in health policy administration. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Ben now resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Tiffany, Squirt a “rebel in a shell” turtle, Elwood, a scruffy rescue pup, and Sima, the kitty queen of their kingdom. Today We Talked About Becoming Fearless Fear Loss Crafting your future What do I care about and Why? What is draining you? Boundaries and Saying "No" What if you can change everything... what would you do Skills based learning Unfollow people you compare yourself too Inner Critic vs. Inner Champion Experiment Connect with Benjamin LinkedIn Website Podcasts Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word. Thanks again!
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    38 min
  • AGL 399: Dr. Angelique Adams

    AGL 399: Dr. Angelique Adams
    Jan 10 2025
    About Angelique Angelique is an engineer and former corporate executive with 25 years of experience in the metals and mining sector. After managing multimillion-dollar innovation portfolios and leading teams of scientists and engineers worldwide, she discovered that her true passion lies in developing people rather than products. In 2021, Angelique authored an Amazon best-selling career guide for women in STEM, which served as a springboard to transition into academia and entrepreneurship. Today, Angelique runs her own leadership training and coaching company, is the Founding Director of the Leadership in Engineering and Entrepreneurship Program and serves as an Associate Professor of Practice at the Tickle College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee. Angelique holds a Ph.D. in Energy and Mineral Engineering from Penn State and an MBA from MIT. She resides in Knoxville, TN, with her husband and two teenagers. Today We Talked About Background STEM Leadership Showing up as a Leader Why PhD.'s need coaching Entrepreneurship Experts need coaching too Design experiments to test behaviors Testing and Feedback mindset - weekly reviews Listening Communication and professional empathy Communicate technical items with the rest of the business Presentations for Leaders Find the information your audience cares about Prep for Q and A Connect with Angelique Website LinkedIn Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word. Thanks again!
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    36 min
  • AGL 398: Productive Failure Manu Kapur

    AGL 398: Productive Failure Manu Kapur
    Jan 2 2025
    About Manu MANU KAPUR developed the theory of Productive Failure and applies it in classrooms and workplaces around the world to transform learning and growth. He is a Professor of Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, and has spent the past two decades understanding the science of how people learn. His research has attracted substantial funding and media interest around the world, making him a sought-after keynote speaker, including two TEDx Talks. Manu has held prestigious visiting professorships and advisory roles globally, and his contributions extend across not only high-profile journals and conferences, but also impact educational policies and practices internationally. Today We Talked About Manu's background Failure Future Learning Initiative Science of Human Learning on multiple Levels Apply the understandings and design for deep learning Safely fail Why wait for failure Failure Zone... or Learning Zone? How to learn from Failing When Learning: Activation Awareness of what you know and don't know (the gap) Affect Assemble What is "Deep Learning?" Why things didn't work? Contrast them with things that do work Use Failure as a learning mechanism Use Failure as a "Signal" Use Failure as a feature of culture Connect with Manu Book LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word. Thanks again!
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    28 min
  • AGL 397: The Art of Influence with Jennifer Gardner

    AGL 397: The Art of Influence with Jennifer Gardner
    Dec 27 2024
    About Jennifer Jennifer B. Gardner is a Los Angeles-based trial lawyer, a persuasive communications educator, and a part-time administrative law judge for the County of Los Angeles. Jennifer has operated her own litigation law firm for 32 years in Los Angeles where she has litigated complex business, real estate and criminal matters through trial. She began her litigation career in the entertainment industry, has represented individuals in serious criminal cases, has advised and managed documentary filmmakers and visual artists, and today focuses on representing individuals and enterprises of all sizes in business and real estate disputes. Jennifer has received Certifications from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in Executive Leadership and in Executive Presence, Influence and Persuasion. She is a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and the Graduate Program at The Gerry Spence Method. Jennifer has honed her communication skills through the study of Somatic Experiencing, the Sanford Meisner Acting Method, and interspecies communications with Rupert Sheldrake at the Esalen Institute. When she is not lawyering or learning, Jennifer educates high performing leaders on how to grow their executive presence and persuasive skills through programs offered through her company, The Edge Education (www.theedge.education). She also consults with lawyers on strategic messaging for their cases and helps them with their courtroom presence. Today We Talked About Jennifer's background Law Getting to Yes Negotiation Best Alternative to Negotiated Outcome Managing your risk Know your goal Influence? Push buttons Play to the right side of the brain System 1 and System 2 thinking You need the Data Empathy and Listening Communication Styles Slow down before the communication starts - Reflect Understand the story and the history Be a storyteller Univeral truths and emotions Not just what we say, but how we say Mirroring Practice with Zoom and ChatGPT The PowerLab - the Art of Influence Connect with Jennifer Website LinkedIn Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word. Thanks again!
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    38 min
  • AGL 396: Ryan Crittenden

    AGL 396: Ryan Crittenden
    Dec 20 2024
    About Ryan Ryan has held leadership and coaching roles across both profit and non-profit organizations. With 8 years of experience in leadership coaching, team building, and personal excellence, he has developed a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that today’s executives and emerging leaders encounter. Ryan’s coaching philosophy is rooted in strengths-based and authentic leadership. He leverages his expertise by adhering to ICF standards and utilizes strengths assessments and 360-degree surveys to partner with leaders in achieving personal growth, professional development, and team excellence. Throughout his coaching career, Ryan has successfully guided over 100 individuals in recognizing and appreciating their strengths to achieve greater personal fulfillment and professional advancement. His clients consistently commend him for helping them understand how to maximize their strengths. Connect with Ryan at http://www.XLcoaching.net. Today We Talked About Ryan's background Military service John Maxwell's team What is the purpose of a coach Leadership Strengths coach CliftonStrengths Assessment Working Genius Grace Find opportunities to invest Feed-Forward, not Feedback Listen Talk Less and Smile More Stages of Work Communication Connect with Ryan LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word. Thanks again!
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    35 min
  • AGL 395: Adrian Kelly

    AGL 395: Adrian Kelly
    Dec 13 2024
    About Adrian Adrian Kelly is a qualified solicitor, lecturer and lifelong learner. He researches and writes on performance, sustainable success and well-being. His aim is to shine a light on key elements of success stories which sometimes go under the radar and bring key learnings to a wider audience. In his Book the Success Complex, he explores core skills vital to overcoming challenge, using examples which range from historical figures such as Napoleon, Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr to the movie stars of today. He examines how even the brightest and best can lose their way when it comes to the application of those skills. Finally, in a world of ever-increasing opportunity, he invites the reader to consider what the most important things to accomplish in life really are – they might not always be what you think. Today We Talked About Adrian's background book success Sports Success if fleeting Control Screentime Amazon Culture perceived autonomy Atomic Motivation Purpose Meaning vs. Purpose Feeling of Fulfillment Reflecting Transcendence Self-Actualization... or Self-Transcendence Legacy Hardest part of writing the book Obstacles to Success Self-Doubt Small wins Chart your progress Perfectionist Myth of IQ and EQ Self-talk Connect with Adrian LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word. Thanks again!
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    40 min
  • AGL 394: Trauma as a Catalyst with Carrie Rickert

    AGL 394: Trauma as a Catalyst with Carrie Rickert
    Dec 6 2024
    About Carrie Carrie Rickert is an author and the founder and CEO of Nomis Advisors, a management consultancy firm in Stevensville, MD. Carrie has worked with hundreds of companies to strategically develop programs to initiate change. Additionally, Carrie is a trauma survivor and an expert on navigating catalytic circumstances. Carrie's book is Trauma is a Catalyst and can be found on Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com. Today We Talked About Carrie's background Organizational Development Her Accident Recovery Mindset Recognize when you need help...and ask for it Compassion and Empathy Tell me why this is important to you People need to be heard Be real around people listen to people ask "Why you're doing this" Question the rules Book Cover - Rachel Rickert Connect with Carrie LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word. Thanks again!
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    44 min
  • AGL 393: Andrey Kudievskiy from Distillery

    AGL 393: Andrey Kudievskiy from Distillery
    Nov 29 2024
    About Andrey Andrey is the Founder and CEO of Distillery, a leading nearshore software development firm that embeds top-tier AI-enabled senior engineers and agile experts directly into clients' projects. He has 15+ years of software development leadership experience. An entrepreneur and talented developer in his own right, he now focuses on delivering the teams and products that enable other businesses to succeed. Today We Talked About Background Gaming Empathy Different doesn't mean better or worse... Letting Go Pizza Rule... Separate yourself from the company Balance... don't stop being a human Culture of a business Vision development Connect with Andrey LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word. Thanks again!
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    34 min