Voice of Influence
352 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsVoice of Influence: Personal Brand and Communication Strategy for Message-Driven Leaders is a podcast featuring interviews with thought leaders and experts who have a highly developed voice of influence. Creative, message-driven leaders will appreciate the support, insight and advice that will help them develop their own voice and compelling communication that makes a difference in the world.
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213: Neurological Practices to Boost Resilience with Bonnie Blueford
November 16, 2021 08:30 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBWhat can we do when we feel emotionally triggered and bumped out of our best selves by the stress of the day (or the year)? In this episode Bonnie Blueford and Andrea discuss how to improve our individual resilience and help others, as well. Bonnie Blueford is the founder of The Blueford Group, a communications and coaching organization dedicated to helping leaders lead resiliently. She offers a proven framework and integrates coaching into all she does. She works in defense, edu...
212: Be the Ron Howard of Your Industry
November 09, 2021 18:21 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBThe best leaders learn from other great leaders. In this episode Andrea shares three leadership lessons from actor, director, and producer Ron Howard. You probably remember him as a child actor on the Andy Griffith Show. He was also in American Graffiti and in the TV show, Happy Days. Howard went on to direct and produce a few of the dozen films such as Cocoon, A Beautiful Mind, and Apollo 13. Andrea shares how in a recent interview on another show, Ron Howard reflects on how he devel...
211: The Corporate Diversity Tipping Point with Dee C. Marshall
November 02, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBWhat was the diversity tipping point in corporate America? In this episode we hear from Dee C. Marshall, an award winning national leader in the area of diversity and inclusion. Dee shares the evolution of her own Voice of Influence from her experience on September 11th, 2001 on Wall Street to a large ministry Girlfriends Pray, to the role she plays now as CEO of the consulting firm Diverse and Engaged. This conversation delves into important topics around the cultural context and psychologi...
210: Dare to Own Your Voice with Liz Brunner
October 26, 2021 08:30 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBDo you find it difficult to own who you are? In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, Andrea interviews Emmy Award Winning journalist and author of the book "DARE TO OWN YOU: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter," Liz Brunner. A speaker who trains others in the craft of speaking, Liz shares compelling stories about covering 9/11, the Boston Marathon bombing, and what she did to get the opportunity to interview President Barack Obama as a local reporter. Lea...
209: Advocating for Underestimated Communities with Chanda Smith Baker
October 19, 2021 08:30 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBChanda Smith Baker has over 20 years of experience working in, for, and with underestimated communities. In 2017, Chanda joined The Minneapolis Foundation as the Senior Vice President of Impact where she oversees the Foundation’s grantmaking programs, provides strategic direction to community initiatives and partnerships, and is the event and podcast host of the award-winning Conversations with Chanda. Previously, Chanda served at Pillsbury United Communities where she led the complex commun...
208: How to Attract and Retain Talent From the Empowered Workforce
October 12, 2021 08:30 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBThe biggest concern for most companies right now is the need to attract and retain workers. But the biggest reason people leave their jobs is that they don't feel valued at work. Compensation and benefits are part of the equation, but just as important is the desire to believe that they are making a difference. In this episode Andrea shares two special offerings designed with our listeners and clients in mind. 1. (Insights Paper) THE EMPOWERED WORKFORCE: A Proven Engagement Framewo...
207: Reframe Your Company’s Future with Aviv Shahar
September 28, 2021 08:30 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBAviv Shahar enables Fortune 500 companies to create purpose-inspired visions that bring out the best in their people and catalyze growth. As the President of Aviv Consulting and the author of Create New Futures, Aviv guides executive teams at companies around the world to dramatically accelerate the achievement of their business results. In this “Greatest Hits” episode, Aviv discusses key elements of a growth mindset for forward-thinking leaders. Learn about how our Team Performance Syst...
206: How Small Shifts Lead to Big Transformation with Claudio Toyama
September 14, 2021 08:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBClaudio Toyama is committed to raising the awareness of people around the world, so they live full and fulfilled lives at work and home. He is an international bestselling author, an award-winning speaker, and the CEO of Toyama & Co., an international leadership consultancy specializing in small shifts that produce big results. Claudio has delivered projects in over 113 countries and has lived in five countries on four continents. He is also a Forbes contributor and is a featured guest on ...
205: Tips for Filtering Advice
August 31, 2021 08:30 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBWhat’s the best way to evaluate the advice you’re receiving? And how can you be more effective at offering helpful advice to others? Andrea gives three practical considerations for assessing counsel that we receive or give so that we inspire healthy growth. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/205 Give and receive fee...
204: Elevate: Where Impact is the Bottom Line with Jessica Hotz
August 17, 2021 08:30 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBJess Hotz is the co-founder and Director of ELEVATE, a non-profit social enterprise. ELEVATE exists to lift people up to a higher position through their small businesses development program for people around the world. The first small business initiative was an ethical leather workshop in India, where artisans handcraft full-grain leather goods sold all around the world through the ELEVATE brand. As of now, there have been 150 small businesses started in 10 different countries. Learn about...
203: Know Your Ikigai to Become a Better Leader with Nozomi Morgan
August 03, 2021 08:30 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBNozomi Morgan is the CEO of Michiki Morgan Worldwide. Her passion is to develop global leaders who can lead beyond cultural differences and boundaries and do good in this world. She is known as the bridge-builder helping global leaders, teams, and corporations to overcome the tension and frustration that arise from cultural differences. Her diverse international background — having lived and worked in Asia, Europe and North America — gives her a wealth of experience and knowledge as a truste...
202: Becoming a Conscious Leader with Michael Bianco-Splann
July 20, 2021 08:30 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBMichael Bianco-Splann is a conscious leadership expert, visionary author, inspirational speaker and transformational life coach who brings unique and powerful expertise to deliver a differentiated and innovative approach to leaders, organizations and those seeking a life fully engaged and true to one’s passion and purpose. He joins Andrea to discuss his book Conscious Leadership: 7 Principles that will Change Your Business and Change Your Life. Learn about how our Team Performance Sy...
201: How Leaders Honor Others with Laurie Battaglia
July 13, 2021 08:30 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBWhat does it mean to be aligned at work, and why does it matter? Thought Leader, Speaker, Author, and Transformer of people, cultures and workplaces, Laurie Battaglia is CEO of Aligned at Work® in Scottsdale, AZ. Having spent 35+ years leading people in corporate environments, Laurie discovered ways to engage team members, build trust quickly, and align them to create happy and high performing workplaces. Her life’s mission is to change the culture of workplaces into inclusive places where a...
20: How Leaders Honor Others with Laurie Battaglia
July 13, 2021 08:30 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBWhat does it mean to be aligned at work, and why does it matter? Thought Leader, Speaker, Author, and Transformer of people, cultures and workplaces, Laurie Battaglia is CEO of Aligned at Work® in Scottsdale, AZ. Having spent 35+ years leading people in corporate environments, Laurie discovered ways to engage team members, build trust quickly, and align them to create happy and high performing workplaces. Her life’s mission is to change the culture of workplaces into inclusive places where a...
200: Improving Honesty & Integrity in Your Organization with Ron Carucci
July 06, 2021 08:30 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBWith our societal experience of honesty in freefall, the close alignment of our words and actions is more necessary than ever if we want to establish ourselves as trustworthy. Ron A. Carucci has a 30-year track record helping CEOs and executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization and leadership in 25 countries at more than 100 companies. He is co-founder and managing partner at Navalent and is based in Seattle, Washington. He serves on the advisory board of Ethical Systems at New...
199: How You Can Change Your Experience of Physical and Emotional Pain
June 29, 2021 08:30 - 23 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat if “being real” in the moment may not truly be an accurate expression of authenticity? In this episode, Andrea looks at the parallels between the way we process physical and emotional pain and how a skewed perspective can impact our experience of pain. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/199 Give and receive fee...
198: Finding Her True Voice After Domestic Violence with Naghmeh Panahi
June 22, 2021 08:30 - 48 minutes - 34.2 MBNaghmeh Panahi made international news when she publicly advocated for the release of her then-husband, Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned in Iran for his work as a pastor. However, behind the scenes, her husband had a long history of domestic abuse, and Naghmeh’s journey out of oppression would eventually lead to her role today as a speaker, Bible teacher and an executive director of the Tahrir Alnisa Foundation, where she helps abused women escape and recover from domestic and religiously m...
197: Whistleblowers: You're Worth Protecting
June 15, 2021 08:30 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBBeing a whistleblower has numerous challenges. How do you prepare for the task of bringing difficult things to light in a way that gives the best opportunity for a positive outcome? Andrea and Rosanne discuss positional power, factors to be considered for those hoping to influence healthy accountability, and ways to reduce risks. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the tra...
196 Redeem Power with Diane Langberg, Ph.D.
June 08, 2021 08:30 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBAre you aware of the kinds of power that you hold in your relationships? So often we’re more aware of the times when we feel powerless, and so we don’t handle the power we possess in healthy ways. Today, psychologist and author Dr. Diane Langberg joins Andrea to discuss key elements of establishing psychological safety in relationships, what’s necessary to heal from trauma, and why exercising influence must always be a two-way street. Diane Langberg, Ph.D. is globally recognized for h...
195: Three Examples of Covert Abuse
June 01, 2021 08:30 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBWhat does covert abuse look like? Most of the time here at Voice of Influence, we focus on the dynamics of healthy influence that makes collaborative teams more innovatively productive. As Andrea and Rosanne discuss today, however, it’s vital to recognize the characteristics of unhealthy influence, especially in their most deceptive forms, so that we can identify elements that would harm an organization. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You ...
194: Recognize and Heal From Covert Abuse with Helena Knowlton
May 25, 2021 08:30 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBWe’ve all crossed paths with manipulative people who seem great on the surface but who actually undermine others. Helena Knowlton of Confusion to Clarity Now and the Arise Healing Community joins us today to talk about covert abuse, covert abusers, and how a correct understanding of trauma’s impact is vital to healing. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here...
193: Be the Rock That Starts the Avalanche for Your Cause with Marion Byrne, Ph.D
May 18, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBWhat’s your response to those who are marginalized? What is lost when a culture dehumanizes or disenfranchises certain groups of people? How can you be an advocate that truly lifts up someone else's voice rather than inadvertently using the vulnerable to pursue your own agenda? Dr. Marion Byrne offers wisdom about how to amplify the voices of those who have been silenced. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at ww...
192: Finding Your Essential Message
May 11, 2021 08:30 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBWhat successes are you building on? And why should that be a greater focus than fixing your failures? Join Andrea today as she shares thoughts on how to make your work better and lighter by building on the momentum of what you’re already doing well. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/192 Give and receive feedback ...
191: Release Your Burdens and Choose an Easier Path
May 04, 2021 08:30 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat is taking up space in your life that you’d be better off releasing? Andrea shares her thoughts about Greg McKeown’s book Effortless, why she believes we sometimes make life harder than it has to be, and how we can make challenging conversations easier and more constructive. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: https://www.voiceofinfluence.ne...
190: From Essentialism to Effortless with Greg McKeown
April 27, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBMany of us value hard work. But what if we’re making things harder than necessary? What if we’re carrying a burden we don’t need to carry? Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, joins Andrea to discuss his new book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.n...
189: Why It's Hard for a Critic to Share Their Own Art
April 20, 2021 08:30 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MB”Everyone’s a critic.” But does it have to be that way? Putting your work out into the work tends to be a scary thing. Will others value it the same way you do? Andrea shares how a conversation about Star Wars spurred her to think about approaching creative self-expression with a constructive, rather than critical, eye. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript ...
188: The Value of Artistic Beauty in Caring for Culture with Makoto Fujimura
April 13, 2021 08:30 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBToo often we live in binary thinking, stuck in the false dichotomy between success and meaning. Acclaimed artist and author Makoto Fujimura joins Andrea to discuss his book Art and Faith: A Theology of Making and why beauty and transcendence are vital parts of our lives and meaningful work. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: https://www.voiceofinf...
187: Finding Your Genius Zone
April 06, 2021 08:30 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBAs we celebrate 4 years on the Voice of Influence podcast, Andrea discusses the six elements of a Voice of Influence and how they intersect with the grind, greatness, and genius ratio of our work. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/187 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Dee...
186: Using StrengthsFinder 2.0 to Engage Your Team with Brandon Miller & Darren Virassammy
March 30, 2021 08:30 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBBrandon Miller and Darren Virassammy, co-founders of 34Strong, share how teams can better leverage their individual strengths in an interdependent way for the wellbeing of their organization and others whom they serve. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/186 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Regist...
185: Claiming Your Voice and Space with Eliza VanCort
March 23, 2021 08:30 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBEvery woman has experienced the frustration of being written off or silenced when she attempts to put a new idea forward. How can women feel confident about owning their space and offering their gifts to the world? Author and TED Talk speaker Eliza Van Cort shares insights from her journey to reclaim her voice. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: ht...
184: How to Turn Innovation Into a Conversation
March 16, 2021 08:30 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBHow do leaders create an atmosphere that encourages innovation? Join Andrea as she discusses how leaders can tap into their team members’ gifts and engage their own motivators for solving company problems. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/184 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 m...
183: Taking Calculated Risks for Innovation
March 09, 2021 09:30 - 24 minutes - 34 MBHow do leaders create an atmosphere that encourages innovation? Join us as we discuss how leaders can tap into their team members’ gifts and engage their own motivators for solving company problems. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/183 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute D...
182: Cultivating an Innovation Mindset with Vital Germaine
March 02, 2021 09:30 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBWhat are the core values for an effective leader to keep in mind, especially when facing massive changes that impact business? Vital Germaine joins us to discuss what it means to have an Innovative Mindset that unlocks the best in your team. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/182 Give and receive feedback that m...
181: Healing for Yourself and Your Organization After a Narcissist Leaves
February 23, 2021 09:30 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBWhat does it take for an individual or organization to recover from a narcissist’s impact? Andrea gives some final thoughts about why it’s vital to engage in honest reflection instead of a rush to “recover normalcy,” as we wrap up our series on Dr. Chuck DeGroat’s book WHEN NARCISSISM COMES TO CHURCH. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: https://www...
180: Recovering from Narcissism's Bite with Dr. Chuck DeGroat
February 16, 2021 09:30 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBWhat are the signs of a toxic leader and an unhealthy organization? What does it take to recover from the impact of a narcissistic leader? Dr. Chuck DeGroat sat down for an interview with Andrea last summer to discuss his book When Narcissism Comes to Church, and we’re re-airing this insightful conversation. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the transcript here: https...
179: The Lure of the Narcissist
February 09, 2021 09:30 - 33 minutes - 46 MBHow is it that narcissistic leaders seem to be so good at gaining a following? And why is it important to look at the systems that support such leaders instead of just assuming that the unhealthy leader is the sole source of the problem? We are re-visiting the important topic of dangerous leadership dynamics and how they impact organizations as we take another look at Dr. Chuck DeGroat’s interview from last summer in which he and Andrea discussed his book When Narcissism Comes to Church....
178: Influencing Change by Using Your Voice in Your Way
February 02, 2021 09:30 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBAre you living in alignment with your voice, your calling, your mission? How can comparison with others be beneficial as long as it doesn’t lead to judgment? Andrea discusses some vital factors that can help us to live in alignment with our unique contribution to the world and to make a deep and lasting impact on the issues that we care about. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net ...
177: Find Your Cause, Your Calling, and Your Courage, with JeNae Johnson
January 26, 2021 09:30 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBAs the founder and CEO of CTM Unlimited and Director of Fascinate in 3D, JeNae Johnson shares her journey of innovatively aligning her skills, experience, and passion to create strategic action in addressing problems involving workplace equity. Join us to gain greater clarity about how your gifts can be leveraged for the changes you long to see take place. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluen...
176: Actions You Can Take When You Don't Feel Aligned at Work
January 19, 2021 09:30 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBHow do we harness our passion on behalf of our purpose instead of being overwhelmed by it in a way that undermines our mission? As we begin a new podcast series, Andrea looks at the importance of having a vision for oneself, making careful preparation, and determining to initiate action in order to live in alignment with our calling. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the ...
175: Advocating for Yourself While Championing Others
January 12, 2021 09:30 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBHow can individuals who approach a challenge from different perspectives leverage their differing strengths to work toward a goal collaboratively? Andrea takes another look at the importance of balancing diverse perspectives and respecting the gifts and contributions of others, while engaging conflict with self-awareness so that we can remain aligned in our team objectives. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at ...
174: Using Kolbe to Function Well as a Team with Jen Heins
January 05, 2021 09:30 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBKolbe Certified Consultant and Youth Specialist Jen Heins shares with us how understanding the specific ways we and those with whom we work take action when faced with a project can make us more successful at meeting our team goals. Whether it’s owning the best way for you to approach a problem or gaining a better understanding of why someone else needs to handle things differently, your team will have less friction when there’s an appreciation for, instead of a frustration with, diverse per...
173: Finding Gratitude for 2020
December 29, 2020 09:30 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBAs we close the door on 2020 and cross the threshold of 2021, I address the gifts that we can gain from seasonal transitions and look at what we can gain from letting go. What can you look back on with gratitude? What did you learn? Are there successes you can celebrate? How have you emerged from this year stronger for what you’ve experienced? What things can be released to make space for new opportunities? Join me as we wrap up this year and kick off a new series! Learn abou...
Why the Grinch Stole Christmas with Grant Wenburg
December 23, 2020 15:47 - 4 minutes - 6.07 MBHave you ever wondered why the Grinch stole Christmas? Our son’s 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Brennan, posed this question to kids in the class and asked them to write a persuasive essay about why they believe the Grinch is either evil or misunderstood. On the Voice of Influence podcast one of the key questions we explore is why are people the way they are? How can we motivate others who may be closed off to us? Though Grant’s essay doesn’t go on to suggest how to approach the Grinch, it d...
172: How to Change What You Don't Like at Work
December 22, 2020 09:30 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBWhat’s your role in making your work an opportunity to do what you love? Are there ways that you might be blocking your own goals at work? As we wrap up this series sparked by our interview with Carson Tate, I address the difference you can make at work when you create a vision for yourself, build trust, initiate productive dialogue, and find win-win solutions for yourself and your company. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well an...
171: How to Turn Your Job Into Your Dream Job with Carson Tate
December 15, 2020 09:30 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBDo you have the power to make your job into your dream job? That’s what our guest Carson Tate, founder and managing partner of Working Simply, Inc., joins us to discuss. Carson shares how to understand your organization’s needs, how to build a business case for the changes you want to see made, and how to create win-win scenarios for you and your employer. Carson is the author of the bestseller Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style and the newly released book...
170: Taking Personal Responsibility for What You Want
December 07, 2020 17:49 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBWe know that people want to be happy and fulfilled at work and that healthy organizations want to provide an environment that allows people to feel happy and fulfilled. The organization’s culture, the leadership style, and the individual employee all play a role in whether or not that desire becomes a reality. What aspects of our work environment do we determine directly and which ones can we influence? In this episode, we address some of the crucial dynamics that impact employee engagem...
169: Love Your Audience, Clients, and Prospects More Than You Fear Them
December 01, 2020 16:01 - 22 minutes - 31 MBWhat fears can get in the way of your business success, and what role does love play in overcoming them? Building on last week’s conversation with Finka Jerkovic, Andrea discusses three core fears that are common obstacles when you’re selling your idea, getting others onboard, or marketing a product or service, and how each fear can be overcome by love. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence...
168: Selling From Love with Finka Jerkovich
November 24, 2020 16:30 - 51 minutes - 71 MBWhether it’s a product or an idea, how do we move beyond selling as a transaction and instead make it the catalyst for transformation? Finka Jerkovich joins Andrea today to discuss that, as well as why she believes confidence must be rooted in curiosity, creativity, and resourcefulness rather than being limited to competence. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at www.voiceofinfluence.net Read the tran...
167: Own Your Expertise and Your Desire to Share It
November 17, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MBDo you ever feel frustrated that others don’t seem to grasp the value of what your expertise can offer them? Getting buy-in from others sometimes requires some self-reflection on your part first. In this episode, Andrea discusses her own process of recognizing the things that kept her from owning her voice so that not only could she connect her gifts with the needs in the world but she could also help others use their gifts effectively. Take some time today to clarify your purpose so that...
166: Being Real without Ruining Your Relationships
November 10, 2020 09:30 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBLast week, we talked with Shasta Nelson who wrote a book about how you have friendships at work and why are they that important. This week, we’re picking right up with a specific question I asked Shasta during our conversation that I feel deserves a deeper look. In this solo episode, I share how the experience of choosing a table in a school cafeteria is like being around people who have differing opinions, the various options for how to handle being around people who have opinions you don...