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Maximize your leadership potential and professional advancement and be inspired by the Business Impact Lab Podcast! We’re your source for personal, professional, and #OrganizationalGrowth and development from a business perspective. We share our own original #Research, explore #IndustryTrends and #WorkforceTrends, and interview executives and thought leaders from across the globe. Join us for practitioner-oriented content around all things #Business, #LeadershipChallenges, #TalentManagement, #OrganizationalDevelopment, and #ChangeManagement

  1. 1H AGO

    S7:E4 The Power of Voice: Turning Stories into Influence with Michelle Glogovac

    What if the most powerful strategy you have isn’t your résumé — but your voice? Today on the Business Impact Lab, I’m joined by Michelle Glogovac, known as THE Podcast Matchmaker™, to talk about why storytelling builds influence, what holds women back from speaking publicly, and what shifts when they finally do.   Michelle Glogovac's Bio:    Michelle Glogovac is THE Podcast MatchmakerTM, an award- winning publicist, host of the My Simplified Life podcast and author of How To Get On Podcasts (McGraw Hill, 2024). Michelle is working with clients who make an impact by defining their stories and matching them with the perfect podcasts. She has helped entrepreneurs, authors, nonprofits and advocates hone their storytelling abilities, grow their businesses, and elevate themselves as thought leaders on over 1,000 podcasts. Michelle is a sought-after speaker in this niche and has presented to thousands of publicists and groups on how to not only perfectly pitch a podcast but to create marketing content from every interview. She has coached 14,000 authors through the process of creating and launching a podcast book tour through the Nonfiction Writers Association. Michelle is a wife, mom of two, stepmom of two, and a fur mom. She has her B.A. and M.S. in Law and is the Founder + CEO of The MLG Collective®. Michelle resides in the Bay Area and is a sushi lover. https://michelleglogovac.com https://www.facebook.com/TheMLGCollective/ https://www.instagram.com/michelleglogovac https://twitter.com/micglogovac   __________________________________________________________________________________________________   UVU Business Impact Lab Den Event   March 18, 2026 Negotiate Like a Pro: Tools & Tactics to Earn Higher Salaries Speaker: Jo Dailami In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to translate achievements into compelling value statements, use tactical language effectively, and apply negotiation strategies that can shift conversations in their favor. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/negotiate-like-a-pro-tools-tactics-to-earn-higher-salaries-tickets-1979938673872?aff=oddtdtcreator

    33 min

  2. 6D AGO

    S7:E3 From the Classroom to the C-Suite: Scaling Impact in Education with Alexandra Walsh

    What does it look like to lead at scale without losing sight of the people you’re trying to serve? Today on the Business Impact Lab, we’re talking with Alexandra Walsh, Chief Product Officer at Amplify, about her journey from teaching high school biology to shaping classrooms across the country—and what leadership rooted in purpose really looks like.   Alexandra Walsh's bio:  As chief product officer, Alexandra develops, leads, and implements a strategic vision that delivers product coherence and common platform excellence across Amplify’s math, literacy, and science product suites. Previously, she was senior vice president and general manager of ELA curriculum, leading the ELA business and overseeing product development on the company’s curriculum platform. Prior to Amplify, Alexandra was at The Bridgespan Group, where she provided strategic advisory services to social sector leaders on a range of issues, including education, child welfare, and government effectiveness. She started her career with Teach for America as a high school biology teacher in Louisiana. Product Sample Lessons https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-walsh-clarke-3b780857/ https://amplify.com/ Instagram - @amplify.education Facebook- @Amplify Education X- @Amplify LinkedIn- @Amplify     __________________________________________________________________________________________________   UVU Business Impact Lab Den Events February 18, 2026 Arrive Prepared: The Compensation Strategies Driving Salary Choices Speaker: Brittany Davies This session empowers participants to understand how compensation decisions are made and how to confidently advocate for their worth. Through the Pay Equation, attendees will explore the factors that drive salary decisions and learn how to approach pay conversations with greater awareness and confidence. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compensation-philosophy-tickets-1979938545488?aff=oddtdtcreator   March 18, 2026 Negotiate Like a Pro: Tools & Tactics to Earn Higher Salaries Speaker: Jo Dailami In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to translate achievements into compelling value statements, use tactical language effectively, and apply negotiation strategies that can shift conversations in their favor. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/negotiate-like-a-pro-tools-tactics-to-earn-higher-salaries-tickets-1979938673872?aff=oddtdtcreator

    43 min

  3. FEB 7

    S7:E2 Your Voice Is Your Advantage with Shelby Long

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 2 In a world where ideas only matter if they’re heard, how you communicate can make—or break—your influence. Today’s guest knows that better than almost anyone. From collegiate debate halls to boardrooms with CEOs, professional athletes, and global brands, Shelby Long has built a career around helping leaders command the room, clarify their message, and build powerful personal brands. She’s a four-time international best-selling author, an international speaking coach, and a leading expert in corporate communication and influence. In this episode, we’re diving into how great communicators are made, why conversation is a leadership skill, and what it really takes to amplify your impact.   Shelby's Jo Long's Bio:  A renowned speaker, international speaking coach, and four-time international best-selling author, Shelby is a leading expert in corporate communications. She works with CEOs, professional athletes, and influencers, providing executive coaching and consulting to amplify their influence and establish a commanding brand presence. Shelby Jo Long is a highly accomplished executive, speaker, and branding strategist, serving as President at the Strategic Advisor Board. With deep expertise in communication, branding, and positioning, she collaborates with some of the world’s most influential brands to build strong frameworks for small business success. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbyjolong/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________   UVU Business Impact Lab Den Events February 18, 2026 Arrive Prepared: The Compensation Strategies Driving Salary Choices Speaker: Brittany Davies This session empowers participants to understand how compensation decisions are made and how to confidently advocate for their worth. Through the Pay Equation, attendees will explore the factors that drive salary decisions and learn how to approach pay conversations with greater awareness and confidence. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compensation-philosophy-tickets-1979938545488?aff=oddtdtcreator   March 18, 2026 Negotiate Like a Pro: Tools & Tactics to Earn Higher Salaries Speaker: Jo Dailami In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to translate achievements into compelling value statements, use tactical language effectively, and apply negotiation strategies that can shift conversations in their favor. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/negotiate-like-a-pro-tools-tactics-to-earn-higher-salaries-tickets-1979938673872?aff=oddtdtcreator

    33 min

  4. JAN 22

    S7E1: Rewriting the Working Mom Narrative with Pauliana Lara

    Welcome to Season 7 or the Business Impact Lab Podcast! Today’s inaugural guest is Pauliana Lara, a public speaker and coach who brings more than two decades of legal experience into her work supporting working moms. Drawing on both her professional background and her lived experience as a single mom, Pauliana helps women navigate the realities of building meaningful careers while caring deeply for their families. She champions a “both/and” approach to life—one that honors ambition and presence without forcing a tradeoff. This is an honest and compassionate conversation about redefining success, releasing guilt, and creating space to truly thrive. Pauliana Lara's Bio:  Pauliana N. Lara, a public speaker and coach with two decades of legal experience, shares insights on achieving balance and joy for working moms. As a single super mom, she advocates for the "both/and" approach in life, encouraging others not to choose between their career and family. Pauliana's mission is to empower working moms globally, providing tools for life transformation. Through coaching and speaking engagements, she helps women navigate challenges and find stability and joy in both their professional and personal lives. Today, Pauliana focuses on assisting working moms in achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. www.paulianalara.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauliana-lara-esq-46245a2/ Mother-ING: Who's Right, Who's Wrong? Who Cares! https://a.co/d/5xZl3uz __________________________________________________________________ UVU Business Impact Lab Den Events February 18, 2026 Arrive Prepared: The Compensation Strategies Driving Salary Choices Speaker: Brittany Davies This session empowers participants to understand how compensation decisions are made and how to confidently advocate for their worth. Through the Pay Equation, attendees will explore the factors that drive salary decisions and learn how to approach pay conversations with greater awareness and confidence. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compensation-philosophy-tickets-1979938545488?aff=oddtdtcreator   March 18, 2026 Negotiate Like a Pro: Tools & Tactics to Earn Higher Salaries Speaker: Jo Dailami In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to translate achievements into compelling value statements, use tactical language effectively, and apply negotiation strategies that can shift conversations in their favor. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/negotiate-like-a-pro-tools-tactics-to-earn-higher-salaries-tickets-1979938673872?aff=oddtdtcreator

    42 min

  5. 12/19/2025

    S6E15: Leading Through Innovation: A Conversation with Wendy Strgar on Transforming Women’s Health

    Today’s guest is Wendy Strgar, a pioneering founder who has reshaped how we think about women’s health by bringing science, biomimicry, and data into a long-overlooked space. In this conversation, we talk about innovation rooted in biology, leadership driven by integrity, and what it takes to challenge deeply ingrained assumptions.   Wendy Strgar's Bio:  Wendy Strgar is an award-winning, serial entrepreneur and the Founder of Good Clean Love, Vaginal Biome Science, and Good Clean Clinical Care. Strgar's commitment to vaginal health led to the development of patented BioMatched technology, an innovative scientific approach applying biomimicry to the formulation of women’s health products. As CIO at Good Clean Love and CEO at Vaginal Biome Science and Good Clean Clinical Care, she has developed a quantitative microbiota panel and the most advanced and effective product technologies to stabilize vaginal microbiome health and has effected change in both osmolality and animal testing requirements at the FDA. www.goodcleanlove.com http://linkedin.com/in/wendystrgar/

    40 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    S6E14: Leading Boldly: A Conversation with Zana Goic Petricevic

    On today’s episode of the Business Impact Lab, we sit down with global leadership transformation expert and bestselling author, Zana Goic Petricevic. Today we’re talking bold leadership—what it looks like, how to build it, and why it matters now more than ever. You don’t want to miss this one. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zanagoicpetricevic/ Zana Goic Petricevic, PCC, CPCC, ORSCC, MBA Bio Zana Goic Petricevic is a leadership transformation expert, professional speaker, and bold leadership coach for C-suite leaders. A sought-after keynote speaker on transformative leadership, Zana inspires global audiences to embrace change, adopt a bold mindset, and take decisive risks to thrive.   She is the best-selling author of Bold Reinvented: Next level leading with courage, consciousness, and conviction and her latest book, Leading on the Edge, both of which challenge leaders to push the boundaries of what’s possible and create impactful change.   Zana is the founder of Bold Leadership Culture, a boutique leadership development consultancy based in Croatia and the UK, with a global presence across the EU, USA, and APAC. She has coached and trained hundreds of leaders and regularly partners with global giants across diverse industries.   Her work spans Europe, the UK, and the US, where she partners with leaders, teams, and organizations ready to unlock boldness as their strategic advantage.

    35 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    S6E13: Showing Up, Speaking Up, and Standing Out: A Conversation with Charlotte Otter on Leadership

    In this episode, we’re diving into a conversation at the intersection of reputation, diversity, and leadership—and how the way we show up, speak up, and sponsor others can change the trajectory of a career. My guest is Charlotte Otter—author, speaker, and advisor—whose work focuses on helping leaders build credibility, amplify their influence, and foster environments where more voices are heard and valued. Charlotte and I get into the real, practical behaviors that shape workplace impact: how leaders can advocate more effectively, how to make space for quieter voices, and why intentional visibility matters—especially for women and underrepresented leaders. It’s a thoughtful, energizing conversation filled with concrete strategies you can take back to your team tomorrow. Charlotte Otter Bio Charlotte Otter is an author, speaker, podcast host and advisor. Having worked in large companies, including leading global communications teams, she now advises a wide range of clients on reputation, change communications and building effective communications teams. With global experience in companies such as SAP and Anglo American, and clients ranging from BASF and Siemens to smaller start-ups, Charlotte is acutely sensitive to the needs of global audiences and crafting stories and messaging that lands. "In a world of wall-to-wall digital noise, it is stories and our humanity that break through." www.charlotteotter.com http://www.instagram.com/charlotter1968 https://bsky.app/profile/charlotteotter.bsky.social https://linkedin.com/in/charlotteeliseotter

    29 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    S6E12: From Intention to Impact: Leading with Positive Energy with Lori Rogers

    “Leadership isn’t just what we do — it’s the energy we bring.” In this episode of The Business Impact Lab Podcast, Angela Jackson talks with Lori Rogers, co-founder of Positive Activity, about the power of presence, mindset, and compassion in creating meaningful impact. 🌿 Listen and be inspired.   Lori Rogers' bio:  Lori Rogers is the co-founder of Positive Activity and owner of Rogers Marketing, where she helps individuals and organizations create more intentional, energized, and compassionate lives — at work and at home. With over 30 years of experience in sales, leadership, and brand development, Lori combines practical tools with mindset work, spiritual insight, and personal storytelling. Her journey as the mother of a nonspeaking autistic son has shaped her deeply held belief in presence, purpose, and the power of compassion — not just in parenting, but in every relationship and room we enter. Lori speaks and teaches on topics like energy, clarity, self-trust, and how to reset when life feels out of sync — offering grounded, heart-forward wisdom that’s immediately actionable. Social Media: Positive Activity: https://www.positiveactivity.net Instagram 1: https://www.instagram.com/loriarogerspositiveactivity/  Instagram 2: https://www.instagram.com/positiveactivitytm/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070371891843 LinkedIn 1: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-rogers-ma-7a285b5/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6C_rB34QvfPpZkB67fzkqQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiveactivity

    31 min
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Maximize your leadership potential and professional advancement and be inspired by the Business Impact Lab Podcast! We’re your source for personal, professional, and #OrganizationalGrowth and development from a business perspective. We share our own original #Research, explore #IndustryTrends and #WorkforceTrends, and interview executives and thought leaders from across the globe. Join us for practitioner-oriented content around all things #Business, #LeadershipChallenges, #TalentManagement, #OrganizationalDevelopment, and #ChangeManagement

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