Daily Influence

IA Business Advisors

Discover a world where everyone’s influence matters. Welcome to Daily Influence, co-hosted by Brian Smith, founder and managing partner at IA Business Advisors and author of the 'I in Team' series, along with IA Business Advisors Partner Gregg Brooke Koleno. Each day, Brian and Gregg craft episodes designed to elevate your influence and transform it into a force for positive and responsible influence. Every episode is a journey through real-life experiences, transformative concepts, and powerful tools that help you FIND, BE & BUILD Your Influence. We aim to help you radiate your unique influence, find balance, celebrate victories, and shape your reality. The podcast highlights the art of leading yourself and those around you, remaining humble and composed, learning effectively, and embracing true diversity. Whether you tune in during your morning coffee, mid-day break, or your evening wind-down, Daily Influence is your daily dose of inspiration and upliftment, relevant to your everyday life. The goal is not just to influence you but to equip you with insights you can share within your sphere of influence. Join Brian and Gregg as they explore the principles and practices that align with IA Business Advisors' S.M.A.R.T. Management Consulting Methods, offering practical advice and thought-provoking discussions. Remember, it’s not just about being part of the team; it’s about finding the ‘I’ in every team. So, listen, learn, share, and expand your influence with Daily Influence. Tune in and discover how to make your influence matter, every day.

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    701. Small Stories, Big Influence: Finding Clarity at Leadership Inflection Points

    What happens when successful leaders reach a moment where something simply feels “off”? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Dr. Bobby Hulme-Lippert, leadership coach, keynote speaker, award-winning storyteller, and author of Small Stories About Big Things. After two decades in professional ministry and serving in the U.S. Army chaplaincy, Bobby now helps mid- and late-career leaders navigate pivotal inflection points in their lives and leadership. Through storytelling, curiosity, and courageous conversations, Bobby guides leaders who feel stuck on the “hamster wheel” of busyness or disconnected from the energy and purpose they once had. In this conversation, Bobby shares how slowing down, asking better questions, and reconnecting with personal stories can help leaders realign themselves before influencing others. In this episode: • Why many leaders feel exhausted or misaligned despite outward success • How curiosity and powerful questions create stronger leadership cultures • The story of the “orange posts” and how small steps help leaders rediscover purpose • Why storytelling builds trust and strengthens responsible influence • How uncertainty and challenges can become invitations to growth Bobby reminds us that leadership transformation rarely happens through grand gestures. Instead, it often begins with small stories, thoughtful reflection, and the courage to pause long enough to realign with what truly matters. Learn more: https://bhl.coach

    15 min
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    699. Pause, Reset, Lead: The Science Behind Sustainable Influence

    In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Dr. Marie Livesey, founder of Lively Holistic Health, to explore a powerful but often overlooked truth: the way we lead is deeply connected to how well we listen to our bodies. As a physician, Dr. Livesey helps individuals and leaders understand how stress, energy, and physiology directly impact patience, decision-making, motivation, and follow-through—especially during demanding seasons of life and work. Rather than viewing burnout or irritability as personal shortcomings, she reframes them as predictable biological signals asking for attention. Together, Gregg and Marie discuss: • How low energy and chronic stress quietly affect leadership presence • Why burnout is often physiological—not a mindset failure • The power of the “pause” between transitions in your day • Practical strategies to stabilize energy, including sleep, nutrition, sunlight, and mental reset practices • Why self-care is not selfish—but foundational to responsible influence Dr. Livesey also shares a meaningful story about helping a patient move from self-blame to empowered decision-making, reminding us that compassionate leadership begins with understanding—of both others and ourselves. If you’ve been feeling stretched, tired, or unsure, this conversation offers grounded, science-backed encouragement. Because positive influence doesn’t come from pushing harder—it comes from showing up steady, aware, and well-supported. Small resets create sustainable impact. Connect with Marie at: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mlivesey/

    18 min
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    696. Leading with Trust: How Structure, Service, and Self-Awareness Create Lasting Influence

    What if structure isn’t about control — but about freedom? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Silyana Bozileva, a global leader with over 17 years of experience building and guiding multicultural teams across customer experience, operations, and early-stage growth environments. From serving as a CEO and COO in startups to leading service standards at UKG, Silyana blends operational excellence with deep human empowerment. She shares how leadership rooted in trust, accountability, and clear systems doesn’t restrict teams — it strengthens them. Together, they explore: • Why personal responsibility is the foundation of real leadership • How systems and SOPs create calm and confidence under pressure • The difference between ego-driven influence and community-centered leadership • A powerful mentorship story about restoring confidence after a toxic workplace • Lessons from winning Bulgaria’s “Hack the Crisis” hackathon with five strangers during COVID • Why stepping up and speaking up can change the trajectory of your life Silyana’s message is simple yet powerful: Influence isn’t about you — it’s about elevating everyone around you. If you’re building a team, launching a venture, mentoring young leaders, or striving to lead with intention, this conversation will remind you that responsible influence starts with how you choose to show up. Connect with Silyana via LinkedIn or at  silyana@revenuelab.pro or LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/silyanabojilova

    13 min

À propos

Discover a world where everyone’s influence matters. Welcome to Daily Influence, co-hosted by Brian Smith, founder and managing partner at IA Business Advisors and author of the 'I in Team' series, along with IA Business Advisors Partner Gregg Brooke Koleno. Each day, Brian and Gregg craft episodes designed to elevate your influence and transform it into a force for positive and responsible influence. Every episode is a journey through real-life experiences, transformative concepts, and powerful tools that help you FIND, BE & BUILD Your Influence. We aim to help you radiate your unique influence, find balance, celebrate victories, and shape your reality. The podcast highlights the art of leading yourself and those around you, remaining humble and composed, learning effectively, and embracing true diversity. Whether you tune in during your morning coffee, mid-day break, or your evening wind-down, Daily Influence is your daily dose of inspiration and upliftment, relevant to your everyday life. The goal is not just to influence you but to equip you with insights you can share within your sphere of influence. Join Brian and Gregg as they explore the principles and practices that align with IA Business Advisors' S.M.A.R.T. Management Consulting Methods, offering practical advice and thought-provoking discussions. Remember, it’s not just about being part of the team; it’s about finding the ‘I’ in every team. So, listen, learn, share, and expand your influence with Daily Influence. Tune in and discover how to make your influence matter, every day.