Impact Makers
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsThe Impact Makers Podcast with Jennifer McClure is a weekly podcast for people who are interested in making a positive difference in the world not only through their work, but also through how they choose to live their lives.
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098: Networking for Introverts: Practical Strategies for Building Meaningful Connections with Greg Roche
November 09, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MBOn today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's dear to my heart - networking. After losing a job I held for nearly a decade, I had to start from scratch and it was during this challenging phase that I realized the immense power of networking. To discuss this further, we have on board the insightful Greg Rochet, a successful business executive and a self-proclaimed introverted networker. We talk about everything from building meaningful connections to nurturing relationships and st...
097: Leading with Vulnerability: The Key to Future-Ready Leadership with Jacob Morgan
October 26, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 30.2 MBWhat happens when a leader unveils their vulnerability? Does it weaken their status or lead to a more profound connection with their team? These intriguing questions are the foundation of our discussion with Jacob Morgan, a trained futurist and renowned authority on the future of work, leadership, and employee experience. We navigate through the complexities of leading with vulnerability, drawing from Jacob's extensive research, real-world examples, and insights from his latest book, 'Lead w...
096: Future Fluidity and the Evolving Role of Leadership in the Age of Disruption With Dr. Tanvi Gautam
October 19, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 81.9 MBGet ready for a conversation that might just change your life. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Tanvi Gautam, a renowned leadership development expert who's here to shift your perspective on leadership. In our chat, we'll dissect the core of leadership, providing you with practical strategies to boost your influence and legacy. As we navigate a world rocked by global disruption, Dr. Gautam highlights how leadership is evolving and why it's critical to adopt new tools and resources. This ...
095: What Public Speakers Can Learn From Actors and Performers With Public Speaking Coach Adriana Baer
October 12, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 43.2 MBEver been in front of a crowd with your heart racing, palms sweating, and mind in overdrive? Yep, I've been there too. That's why today, I'm excited to take you on a backstage journey into the fascinating world of public speaking. And who better to guide us than Adriana Baer, a stellar coach who equips leaders with powerful speaking skills, drawing from her rich theater background. Adriana opens up about how her theatrical past not only helped her face her own fears but also how it serves ...
094: The Power of Human Connection: Lessons Learned on a Mission to Meet 10,000 New Friends With Rob Lawless
October 05, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 95.5 MBToday, we have a truly fascinating guest: Rob Lawless. Rob is on a mission to meet 10,000 people and he's spending one hour with each one of them. You heard it right! The tales from his journey are truly inspiring and filled with insights that you don't want to miss. Rob has managed to catch the attention of big names like The Kelly Clarkson Show and has even delivered speeches across the globe. Through this mission, he has underlined the remarkable power of human connection. As we dive de...
093: How AI Is Changing the Game for Thought Leaders and Content Creators With Laurie Ruettimann and Jennifer McClure
September 28, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 30.6 MBJoin me and my BFF, Laurie Ruettimann, as we discuss the topic of how generative AI tools can aid in content creation. We share our personal experiences with these tools and how they are saving us precious time and adding immense value to our work. Listen in as we unpack the different user types of AI: creators who leverage it for automation and editors who utilize AI to refine existing work. Next, Laurie and I explore the potential of AI in personal and professional communication. We disc...
092: REPLAY: My Best Career Advice to Position Yourself for the Job You Want
September 21, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45.9 MBA career change is a huge thing that a lot of people are dealing with right now, whether they feel stuck in their current job or they just want to do something different that they enjoy. But how do you position yourself for the job that you want? As an employee, you've got to figure out how to get noticed to move your career ahead and make sure you're getting the interactions and relationships that you need. That being said, this is a two-way street. Leaders also need to figure out how to...
091: Creating High-Impact Presentations and Building a Profitable Speaking Business With Jennifer McClure and Dr. Daniel Crosby [Replay]
September 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBI’ve had the best job in the world for over 10 years now - where I have the privilege of speaking on stages and in training rooms to groups of leaders around the world about how to increase their influence, focus strategically, and make a positive impact at work and in life. When I stepped out on my own in 2010 to start my business, I had a little bit of experience, a healthy dose of confidence, and a whole lot of hope that I could build the relationships, and create impactful presentation...
090: Simplify Creative Problem-Solving and Innovation Using Light Bulb Thinking™ With Innovation Coach Ellia Harris
August 31, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBDiscover the power of creative problem-solving! In today’s episode, we’re bringing in an expert in creative problem-solving and creating cultures of innovation. Ellia Harris works with managers, business owners, and their teams to get them out of habitual thinking, so they can find creative solutions that they couldn’t see before. The creator of Light Bulb Thinking™, Ellia has over a decade’s experience in organizational training. Her own experience as a manager seeking a creative approac...
089: Challenging Traditional HR Paradigms to Create More Inclusive and Equitable Workplaces With Shahzia Noorally
August 24, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 97.2 MBMeet Shahzia Nourali, the exceptional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner, who with her dynamic voice, is changing the narrative around workplace authority and equity. In our enlightening conversation, she shares her inspiring journey from a place of isolation in her first leadership role, to becoming a passionate advocate for equity within the utilities industry and beyond. Her unique insights are shaped by her experiences as a woman of color, a child of immigrants, and an HR prac...
088: Creating People-First Cultures Through Transparency, Trust, and Transformative HR With Noah Warder
August 17, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 85 MBGet ready to reshape your HR practices with our insightful guest, Noah Warder. Noah, a vastly experienced HR strategist, brings a fresh perspective to the table, advocating for a culture that stimulates open dialogue and forethought. He shares his wisdom on how to balance daily tasks and strategic initiatives while also debunking the misconception that effective people practices need to be intricate or costly. Tackling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Noah emphasizes the vital role ...
087: Amplifying Black and Brown Voices in the Workplace with Zachary Nunn, Founder of Living Corporate
August 10, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 42.7 MBHave you ever found yourself frustrated with corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives? I certainly have, and that's why I invited Zach Nunn to join us today. Zach, the founder, and CEO of Living Corporate, - a diversity, equity, and inclusion digital media network that centers and amplifies black and brown professionals in the workplace through narrative storytelling. Zach has been on quite the journey - from HR manager at Target to launching Living Corporate - and today, he's ...
086: From the Block to the Boardroom: Impact Architect Khalilah Olokunola Breaks Boundaries in HR
August 03, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 48 MBSeldom do we come across a story as astonishing and inspiring as that of our guest Khalilah Olokunola, who transformed a troubled past into a beacon of hope and empowerment. Khalilah's journey from the streets of Brooklyn to a prison cell, and eventually to the boardrooms of the corporate world, is a testament to her unwavering resilience and determination. Khalilah is an extraordinary human, HR executive, community leader, and now business owner - for the 6th time - and the story of her ...
085: Transformative HR Leadership: Embracing Disruption and Shaping the Future of Work
July 27, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 65.2 MBToday, I’m sharing a conversation with you that I had recently with Shari Simpson, who is the Senior Manager of Thought Leadership at Paylocity on the HR Mixtape podcast, which she hosts. I asked Shari if I could also share the conversation with you because I thought she asked some great questions about the challenges and opportunities that HR leaders are facing in a world where work and employee expectations have changed forever. We discussed how technology and artificial intelligence...
084: Poetry, Hip Hop, and HR: Creativity and Leading in the Future of Work With Arend Boersema
July 20, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 26.7 MBEver thought of poetry as a tool for revolutionizing our thought process and sparking creativity? Well, our esteemed guest, Arend Boersema, a human resources leader, hip-hop enthusiast, spoken word poet, and writer, helps us unravel this unique concept. He passionately talks about how his journey in writing, particularly during the trying times of the pandemic, became an emotional outlet that eventually led to the creation of his book "Poetry at the Heart of Business." Arend’s rich global ...
083: The Power of Nonverbal Communication: Insights from a Counterintelligence Agent with Derik Clark
July 13, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.9 MBToday on the podcast, I’m chatting with Derik Clark, a human resources leader and recently retired Army counterintelligence agent who has a passion for teaching others about the power of nonverbal communication. Derik is a US Army veteran with 22 years of service, who specialized in counterintelligence investigations and intelligence informant operations. Through those responsibilities, he became a subject matter expert in body language assessments and high-stakes interviewing in threa...
082: Building Influence and Impact: The Executive's Guide to Personal Branding with Claire Bahn
July 06, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 35.6 MBOn today’s podcast, I’ll be chatting with Claire Bahn, the CEO and Founder of Claire Bahn Group, a strategic marketing communications and branding agency. For over 15 years, Claire has been helping leading businesses, high-achieving CEOs, executives, investors, and founders to maximize their authority and influence in order to accelerate business growth, gain recognition and increase opportunities. In our conversation today, we dive into the concept of personal branding, why it’s impor...
081: Finding Balance and Success as Leaders by Focusing on Winning at Home First With Cory Carlson
June 29, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 30.7 MBOn today’s podcast, I’ll be chatting with Cory Carlson, an executive coach and speaker, who helps leaders win both at home and at work. With over 20 years of corporate experience, including managing large teams and holding executive positions, Cory understands the challenges and pressures that many leaders face firsthand. In our conversation today, he shares his personal journey of self-discovery as a leader, from battling with imposter syndrome to finding a better way to lead. He also ...
080: Dress for Success: How Intentional Style Choices Reinforce Your Personal Brand With Image Coach Melanie Lippman
June 22, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 31 MBWhat does it take to unlock your true confidence and become the best version of yourself? The answer may lie in your personal style. Our guest Melanie Lippman, an image coach and personal branding expert, shares her journey from the luxury fashion industry to empowering women leaders by defining their unique style. We dive into the power of developing a positive mindset about our bodies and finding the clothes that work best for us. Melanie reveals how fashion can be a combination of math ...
079: Dancing with Monsters and Embracing Fearless Leadership with Dr. Todd Dewett
June 15, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 31.7 MBDiscover how to conquer your fears and unlock your true potential in our latest episode of the Impact Makers podcast, where we welcome back Dr. Todd Dewett to discuss his fifth book, "Dancing with Monsters: A Tale About Leadership, Success, and Overcoming Fears." Todd reveals how this captivating fable addresses the daily struggles we all face, especially millennials and Gen Z, in dealing with anxieties, fears, and a lack of confidence. Get ready to explore the book's memorable characters an...
078: Discovering Strength and Courage in the Face of Job Loss and a Cancer Diagnosis with Nicole Roberts
June 08, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 37.2 MBImagine receiving a breast cancer diagnosis just nine days after losing your job - this was the reality for our guest, Nicole Roberts, an HR executive who faced these challenges in December 2022. In this truly inspiring episode, Nicole shares her journey of conquering cancer and navigating the financial difficulties that came with it. Not only did she manage her family's living expenses and medical care, but she also started her own HR consulting and coaching business, People Solutions Group...
077: Discovering Your Why: How Clarifying Your Vision Can Transform Your Organization and Create a Bigger Impact
February 23, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 29.3 MBLeadership is not just about the title or how many people you have under you. Many great leaders are fueled by their WHY. And so, it’s important, as leaders, to discover our WHY to ensure effective leadership. I’m excited to share a conversation with you today with someone who really understands what it means for leaders to create an impact at work and in life! Sonya Shelton is the Founder of Executive Leadership Consulting. She’s passionate about partnering with leaders and high achieve...
076: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile to Build Your Personal Brand and Grow Your Career
January 26, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 26.1 MBAlthough social media has changed and evolved over the last couple of decades, it’s still a valuable place to be – to learn from, connect with others, establish your credibility, build your personal brand or business brand, and grow your career. While there are tons of places we can hang out online these days, many of which offer limited value for our work pursuits, there’s no doubt that LinkedIn – the “professional” social network that’s been around since 2002 – is still a place where y...
075: Is It Still Possible to Build Your Personal Brand Using Social Media in 2023?
January 12, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.99 MBSocial media has become one of the major culprits of overwhelm for many of us. What used to be a great platform for connection, building personal relationships, and building your brand has now sucked a chunk of time out of us. And it has led us down this path where communication is made less civil, and sometimes, even hurtful. Today, let’s walk down the social media memory lane to see how these platforms have evolved over the years. As you seek to continue to build your brand or grow your...
074: My Mother’s Legacy: What It Means to Be an Impact Maker
January 05, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.9 MBWho is the first person that comes to your mind when asked who has made an impact on your life? Well, if you had asked me who has been an impact-maker in my own life, then my answer would be my mother. But her legacy is so much more than the impact she has had on my life. My mother died at the age of 83 in 2020. I don't have any hurt or pain around her passing because I truly believe she was living her best life. She was a woman of faith, who lived a life of service. She was a person who ...
073: 10 Activities Leaders Must Embrace to Lead With Impact in the Future of Work
December 22, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 28.6 MBAs we close out 2022, I’m focusing this month on how I can best prepare myself – and you – for a successful 2023. In my world, this time of year is typically filled with prediction posts and podcasts, where thought leaders share what they believe will be the challenges and opportunities ahead in the new year, related to the world of work. Since my focus is on preparing leaders – like you – to embrace the future of work, and to develop the skills necessary to lead with impact, instead of ...
072: 5 Things I Plan to Start, Stop, and Continue Doing in 2023
December 15, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 43.6 MBAs we're coming to 2023, what are the things you want to start, stop, and continue doing? Make this a part of your goal-setting process. One my previous mistakes was I didn't set up any concrete plans to actually make my goals happen – which is a 100% recipe for failure. Therefore, it’s important to take time to reflect and look back on maybe what's working, what's not working, and what's missing in your business. In this episode, I’m going to share with you FIVE things that I plan to star...
071: 10 Questions You Should Be Asking to Prevent Your Best Employees from Leaving
December 08, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 26.9 MBIf you're a leader, and you have people that you must lead, manage, care for and grow, it's been a challenge to both keep people in your workplace, to keep them engaged, to understand what their needs are, and to ensure their success in their jobs so that the company can remain competitive and continue to grow in the future in a vastly changing world of work. As you're doing your goal setting and goal planning for the next year, I want to share with you 10 questions that you should be taki...
070: My Favorite Podcasts Related to the Future of Work, Speaking, and Entrepreneurship
November 24, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 36.3 MBHow has your year been? Thankfully, 2022 has been a good year for me and my businesses thus far, and I'm really looking forward to what 2023 will bring as we continue to recover in many ways from the global pandemic, while also still dealing with the effects of that, and the changes – some better and some worse that have come as a result of that. Moving forward, I will be focusing on what's new and next, revising and updating things to better serve my clients and meet the needs of leaders ou...
069: Prioritizing Self-Care to Ensure Your Best Performance and Highest Impact
November 03, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 39.8 MBSelf-care isn’t selfish. It is necessary. We truly can’t pour from an empty cup and we can’t help others if we’re emotionally worn, completely stressed out, or too sick to help. In this episode I’m talking about self-care and the five areas I’ve been trying to improve for the sake of myself, my family and my business. I’ll talk about the importance of sleep, rest and exercise, for our physical and mental well-being. Then I’ll dive into the effects of gratitude on our happiness. I’ll also d...
068: Expert Resume Tips to Achieve Success in the Modern-Day Job Search with Chris Villanueva
October 27, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 47.1 MBIf you’re thinking of looking for a new job or switching careers, and you’re planning to use the same resume you created 10 years ago, well, that probably won’t be too useful. Times have changed, and so has resume writing. There are actually things you need to be intentional with when it comes to showcasing your strengths and making sure you’re getting your message across. Today, I’m turning the tables as I’ve invited Chris Villanueva, the CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma, an online ...
067: How to Make Work Suck Less By Making It Fun with Jeff Harry
October 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBEspecially with the pandemic, the great resignation, quiet quitting, and all the dramatic shifts the whole world is currently experiencing, a lot of companies are struggling internally. Left unattended and this could lead to a toxic culture. Obviously, hard conversations have to be made because you can’t just ignore those issues happening collectively. And one of the ways to address this among many other issues is to ensure a happy, safe, and fun culture – and make work suck less. ...
066: My Best Career Advice to Position Yourself for the Job You Want
October 13, 2022 10:13 - 49 minutes - 46.5 MBA career change is a huge thing that a lot of people are dealing with right now, whether they feel stuck in their current job or they just want to do something different that they enjoy. But how do you position yourself for the job that you want? As an employee, you've got to figure out how to get noticed to move your career ahead and make sure you're getting the interactions and relationships that you need. That being said, this is a two-way street. Leaders also need to figure out ho...
065: Building a Culture of Mindfulness and Supporting Employee Mental Health with Headspace CPO Désirée Pascual
October 06, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 44 MBMental health well-being is now at the forefront of what employees want and what employers are looking at. And more and more, we're now seeing that employees expect employers to be involved in their life outside of work. As leaders, we need to be able to create a culture that provides psychological safety within the workplace if we don’t want to be a part of the statistics of people exiting the workplace at the speed of light. In this episode, we're joined by Désirée Pascual, the...
064: Creating Career Pathways to Unlock Opportunity for the Workforce of the Future with Matthew Daniel
September 22, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.9 MBAre you retaining talent by developing and moving them into other opportunities that benefit both their career and the organization? Data shows that the more we invest in developing and seeing those opportunities for other people to move around the organization, the greater the loyalty to the company, and the greater the retention. There is also data showing the tightening of the talent pipeline, and even if there is, they do not necessarily match how the workforce is progressing. How do w...
063: Defining Return on Workforce Investment in the Future of Work with Dr. Alexander Alonso
September 15, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44.8 MBRecently, there has been a significant drop in leadership engagement levels, and leaders have now begun to feel the effects of everyone's struggles during the pandemic. There's also a new phenomenon called "quiet quitting," and a recent poll suggests that leaders are much more likely to engage in quiet quitting than their actual workers. They are showing signs of fatigue without any kind of recognition or remuneration for what they've done to lead others. Now, how does this impact the fut...
062: Increasing Productivity, Profits, and Retention by Improving Employee Engagement
September 12, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this time of The Great Resignation, companies are finding ways to increase productivity and improve retention through improving employee engagement. Culture plays a crucial part. However, that is not just the job of HR, the CEO, or the executive team. Every single employee has a responsibility because they will shape the culture of that organization in some way, shape, or form. But how do you create that environment and that organizational muscle where employees have a voice? In toda...
061: Leading With Empathy: Why It’s Important and How to Do More of It with Marcy Klipfel
August 25, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 39.9 MBIf you’re susceptible to the great resignation, which a lot of companies are, unlocking empathy in your own organization is the key. And if you haven't done it yet, then you’re missing out. Empathy is the difference-maker when it comes to employees and it’s a currency you can spend freely in a time where a lot of organizations are struggling. Since my goal is to equip and encourage you to be the most impactful leader that you can be, I thought it would be helpful to bring on an expert in ...
060: Preparing Gen Z and Tomorrow’s Leaders for Future Success Today
August 18, 2022 11:42 - 50 minutes - 47.8 MBThis is an interesting time in terms of recruiting and retention for organizations because they’re going to have to deal with all the generations and everyone's different wants and needs. Clearly, we don't want to separate people by generation as if they’re alien races from another planet, also, because we all have traits and characteristics molded by “nature and nurture.” But these generations all have shared life experiences as members of a particular cohort due to their respective stage...
059: Two Action Steps You Can Take as a Leader to Increase Employee Engagement
August 11, 2022 11:04 - 11 minutes - 12 MBQuick question: when was the last time you asked each of your team members how they’re doing – like how are they REALLY doing? You never really know how that ONE question can create a massive impact on your company. As a leader, you want to be able to prepare yourself and your team for this dynamic future of work. And one of the key metrics that you need to invest in is employee engagement. A Bonusly study found that while employee engagement increased in May 2020, it was followed by a...
058: The Return of the Impact Makers Podcast
July 14, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutes - 3.86 MBThis episode of the Impact Makers Podcast is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Everybody’s talking about the metaverse these days, but Workplace from Meta is different – I mean, the clue’s in the name, right? Workplace is a business communication tool that uses features like instant messaging and video calls to help people share information. Think Facebook, but for your company. It's part of Meta’s vision for the future of work - a future in which your job isn’t just something you do, ...
057: How to Live Hard, Embrace the Future, and Create Success With Dr. Todd Dewett
February 04, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 42.5 MBI’m excited to share my conversation with Dr. Todd Dewett in Episode 57 of the Impact Makers Podcast. I met Dr. Dewett several years ago, when I was just getting my start as a professional speaker, and we both shared the stage at a regional conference. At that time, he was a successful university professor teaching leadership and innovation to MBA students - but he didn’t look or sound like most of the professors that I’d come across in my academic career. Big, tall, bald, and covered...
056: Helping Leaders Succeed in Relationships, Work, Community, and Life With Mike Sipple, Jr.
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 55.2 MBWhen I think about people in my life who have truly had an impact on me, and have changed my life for the better, it’s a relatively small list. And my guest on Episode 56 of the Impact Makers Podcast - Mike Sipple, Jr. - is most definitely on that list, along with his father, Mike Sipple, Sr. After leaving my last corporate job as an HR executive in late 2005, I knew I wanted to pursue a different path - and maybe even start my own business. Thankfully, with the help of a great c...
055: Redefining HR: Embracing Modern People Practices To Fuel Business Success With Lars Schmidt
January 21, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 52.3 MBSince it’s a new year, I’m already hard at work on achieving the goals that I set for myself, and my businesses in 2021. And one of my goals this year is to read 24 books. Thankfully, I’ve got some good friends who are helping to fill my reading list with books that they’ve written, which were set for January 2021 release dates. I spoke with my best friend Laurie Ruettimann about her new book, Betting On You, which released a couple of weeks ago in Episode 53 of the podcast, and...
054: Turning Passion Into Purpose: From Career Coach to Recruiting Tech Company Founder With Ariel Lopez
January 14, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 44.8 MBOne of the best things about the work that I do is that I have the opportunity to connect with so many talented people doing great things to make the world of work - and the world - better for us all in the future. Early last year, while looking to expand my network of leaders with diversity and inclusion expertise, I reached out to my network and asked a simple question - “Who should I know that does great work in this area?” What followed were over 90 recommendations, and I was...
053: Putting Yourself First and Finally Taking Control of Your Career With Laurie Ruettimann
January 07, 2021 13:32 - 52 minutes - 49.8 MBI’m coming in hot into 2021 with Episode number 53 of the Impact Makers podcast! Seriously. I’m ready to emerge from my 2020 coronavirus induced cocoon, and to make great things happen in my world, and for you in this shiny and promising new year. And I can think of no better way to kick off the year, than with my BFF, Laurie Ruettimann. Laurie is back as a guest on the podcast to chat about her first traditionally published book - Betting On You - which will be released ...
052: How Human-Centered Workplaces Will Transform the Future of Work With Derek Irvine
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 34.3 MBMy guest today is a senior executive at Workhuman®, a company that helps forward-thinking organizations energize their cultures, unlock their employees’ passion and potential, and unite around a shared purpose. I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Workhuman® team for over 5 years now, both attending and speaking at their amazing and unique Workhuman Live annual Conference. Each year, the conference is kicked off by the colorfully and impeccably dressed Derek Irvine, who is Workhuman...
051: The Value of Taking a Strategic Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion With Jennifer Ingram
November 19, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 43.1 MBMy guest on Episode 51 of the Impact Makers podcast is Jennifer Ingram. Jennifer is the Founder and CEO of Calibrated Lens LLC, where she specializes in helping organizations enhance their performance, productivity, and brand presence by centering equity and inclusion. Through her work at Calibrated Lens, she helps clients facilitate sustainable change to optimize performance, presence, and productivity. Jennifer has previously served as the first Vice President of Diversity Equity an...
050: Balancing a Strong Personal Brand With a High Profile Corporate Career With Amber Naslund
November 12, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 46.5 MBIf you’re a regular listener of the podcast, you’ve heard me talk with several previous guests that I first connected with back in the somewhat golden days of blogging, and the beginnings of social networks like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Although I’m not sure how I originally came across today’s guest, I know that I was a regular reader of her very popular blog called Brass Tack Thinking during that time frame. Through great writing and a relatable voice, she shared experiences, pr...
049: Discovering the Hidden Forces That Drive You to Do Your Best Work With Todd Henry
November 05, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 48.6 MBOn Episode 49 of the Impact Makers Podcast, I’m speaking with someone that I admire and respect, and whom I’ve learned a great deal from over the past 10 years through his podcast, his books, and also by sometimes sharing stages with him speaking at conferences and events around the world. Todd Henry positions himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, and he teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He’s the author of fi...