March 1, 2021

Former NFL player on How to Start Owning Your Mistakes and Make the C…

Today’s guest is former NFL offensive lineman, Marques Ogden. Marques played in the NFL for nearly 6 years. He was drafted in the 2003 by the Jaguars and went on to play with the Ravens, Bills, and Titans. While his …

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Feb. 1, 2021

Two Leadership Experts Explain How Honoring Personality Differences C…

Today’s guests are Brett Cooper and Evans Kerrigan, Co-Founders of Integris Performance Advisors which is focused on improving team performance. They also co-authored a book called Solving the People Problem: Essential Skills You Need to Lead and Suc...

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Dec. 21, 2020

E24: Christen Brandt on Creating More Firsts for Girls, Defining Your…

Welcome into The Sandbox, a podcast for the 20-somethings who want to live the best version of their life and are seeking the skills, strategy, and mindset to do just that. Today’s guest is Christen Brandt, Co-Founder and Chief Programs …

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Nov. 23, 2020

Spend Less Time on Job Boards and Get More Responses l E22 James Aiken

Today’s guest is James Aiken, Founder and President of Legacy Search, an independent recruiting agency in South Carolina. Over the last 8 months, COVID has wreaked havoc on many industries causing massive layoffs. I’ve had friends that have worked fo...

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Nov. 9, 2020

Using Job Crafting to Increase Your Career Satisfaction l E21 Dr. Be…

Today’s guest is Dr. Benjamin Ritter, Founder of Live for Yourself Consulting. Ben’s current chapter of life began when he got a wake up call walking into work one day. He was on his way to a Chicago medical center …

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Oct. 26, 2020

How to Look Dapper on a Budget and Ask for What You’re Worth l E20 Da…

Today’s guest is Dany Dao, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Renaissance Group. Dany is a wildly interesting skill builder whose list of competencies include photographer, videographer, tailor, barber, magician, break dancer, and linguist. Dany...

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Oct. 12, 2020

The Problem with SMART Goals l E19 Ryan Bennett

Today’s guest is Ryan Bennett, who developed a method called The Intentional Growth Model to help people reach their full potential. Ryan’s profile includes being an ESPN Academic All-American, founding member of a tech start-up, high-performance co...

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Sept. 28, 2020

Moving On From a Toxic Relationship and Reprogramming Unhealthy Behav…

Today’s guest is Angela Marie, Founder of Find Your Purpose and Shine. During a thriving 19-year career in network marketing, Angela often found herself giving advice and coaching other professionals on how to succeed in the industry. That experienc...

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Sept. 14, 2020

Why You Should Learn a New Skill and How to Do It l E17 Justin Peters

Today, I go solo and speak on the importance of skill acquisition. I believe learning new things will not only lead to professional advancements but a more meaningful, personal life as well. In this episode, I give a framework for …

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Aug. 31, 2020

Public Speaking Best Practices, Passion is Bogus, and Pitching a CEO …

Today’s guest is Brenden Kumarasamy, a speaking coach and Founder of MasterTalk. Growing up poor in Montreal, Brenden started seeking a better life for himself and his mom. He competed in case competitions in college which landed him a consulting …

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Aug. 3, 2020

How to Address Performance Issues, Gain Trust with Senior Leaders, an…

Today’s guest is Steve Gillen, Senior Executive at Marsh & McLennan Agency, with over 35 years of management and leadership experience. I was fortunate to work along side Steve for over 7 years. He’s a people first leader whom is …

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June 22, 2020

”NO Stands for Next Opportunity” How to Overcome Rejection and Get Wh…

Today’s guest is Daniel “Dee” Goines, who has spent the last 15 years crafting an impressive career in higher education. His story illustrates how you can create opportunities for yourself and capitalize on them. He has an infectious personality with...

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June 8, 2020

When It Comes to Big Decisions, Trust Your Gut I E10 Kate Holtz

Today’s guest is Kate Holtz, a good friend who I admire for her ability to follow through with scary decisions. As a left-brain dominate, I’ve find sanctuary hearing that most of Kate’s big decisions are based on a gut feeling. …

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April 25, 2020

Critical Skills for Negotiating Your Next Job Offer I E7 Alexandra Di…

Today’s guest is Alexandra Dickinson, Founder and CEO of Ask For It, a negotiation training and coaching business. In this episode, Alexandra and I discuss how negotiating doesn’t need to feel combative and unpleasant. She gives tactics and advice on...

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March 27, 2020

The Power of a Growth Mindset I E5 Kevin McWilliams

Joining me on the podcast today is Kevin McWilliams. In this episode, Kevin shares his story of developing a growth mindset and the impact that shift has had on his life. Kevin and I discuss how to align your time …

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