Dare To with John Volturo John Volturo

This episode is about Overcoming Imposter Syndrome. Imposter Syndrome is the feeling that you don't belong, that you don't deserve what you have, or that you're going to be discovered as a fake, phony, or fraud anytime now. As an Executive Coach, I work with clients to help overcome Imposter Syndrome and today I provide you with the context and tools.

This episode features a conversation between John Volturo and filmmaker and entrepreneur, Guy Shalem. During this free-flowing conversation, John and Guy talk about business, first love, and turning your pain into art.

Today we have Dr. Steve Yacovelli. Known as The Gay Leadership Dude, Steve has spent the past 25 years teaching others what it takes to be a great leader at companies like Disney and IBM.

As Principal at Top Dog Learning Group, Steve focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to cultivate collective leadership awesomeness.

Steve’s critically acclaimed book Pride Leadership came out in 2019, and it has received numerous awards and accolades. I’ve read it and think the tools he shares are bound to make a difference in leaders of all types.

Plus: Title VII

Well, something historic happened on June 15, 2020. The Supreme Court ruled that Title v11 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits sex discrimination applies to discrimination also based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Currently President of Agency Services at Havas Edge, among the world's largest advertising groups, Jack Kirby is one of the most influential direct response professionals of our time. More likely than not, you've seen the commercials his company has produced in the Super Bowl and late at night. 
Widely respected as a seasoned executive in network television, syndication, and radio, Jack produced the Peabody award-winning LARRY KING SHOW, the Emmy award-winning CBS NEWS Night Watch as well as the successful syndicated daytime television talk program, THE CHARLIE ROSE SHOW (NBC/Post Newsweek).
Jack previously served as President of HSNi (Home Shopping Network) and National Media Corporation, and as Chairman of The Electronic Retailing Association (ERA), the preeminent global trade organization for television, internet, and radio marketers.
Named by Electronic Retailer Magazine to its list of people who changed the face of the direct-response industry, and by Response Magazine as one of the the Top 25 Most Influential People in direct-response television, Jack was recently tapped him for induction into the Direct Response Hall of Fame. 
In addition to his role at Havas, Jack continues to serve as Chairman of eBrands Commerce Group, a multi-channel direct-to-consumer marketer. 
Jack joins us today to talk about his life and his coming-out-story.
During this episode, Jack and I discuss what it was like for him to try to fit in before coming out of the closet, and the lessons he learned from his successes and failures. In this episode, Jack reveals how:
Coaches and mentors helped him become comfortable with himselfHe discovered what he really valuedHe survived a painful personal moment in his life that pushed him to create a deadlineFinding an ear that will listen to you provides the support and the validation you needThe one tool he uses to overcome fear and do what he needs to do

In this episode, we meet Dana Richie. Dana Richie is a world-renowned content producer and entrepreneur based out of Los Angeles, California. Dana creates entertainment, news, and documentary content that has won international awards and has been seen by tens of millions of people worldwide. In this episode, we learn how Dana's successful storytelling approach helps the brands that hire her to touch their customers and sell more products and services.