300 episodes

Inspire your team. Elevate your people. Transform your organization from within.

The most common problem business leaders face is being able to identify a problem before it ripples into the entire organization. As the Drop in CEO I help businesses get to the root of the issue and use 15+ years of proven executive leadership strategies to fix the problem and make way for a brighter future.

Join me, Deborah Coviello, each week as I connect you with CEO’s and industry leaders who are doing the work of transforming their businesses from the inside out. Learn how to be an inspirational leader, take control of your career, and build a strong foundation of purpose.

What if the secret ingredient to your company’s success is you?
Inspirational leadership starts with acknowledging that people are the most important asset in your company. Learn how to identify strengths within others and elevate them to the next level of success.

The Drop In CEO Deborah Coviello

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 83 Ratings

Inspire your team. Elevate your people. Transform your organization from within.

The most common problem business leaders face is being able to identify a problem before it ripples into the entire organization. As the Drop in CEO I help businesses get to the root of the issue and use 15+ years of proven executive leadership strategies to fix the problem and make way for a brighter future.

Join me, Deborah Coviello, each week as I connect you with CEO’s and industry leaders who are doing the work of transforming their businesses from the inside out. Learn how to be an inspirational leader, take control of your career, and build a strong foundation of purpose.

What if the secret ingredient to your company’s success is you?
Inspirational leadership starts with acknowledging that people are the most important asset in your company. Learn how to identify strengths within others and elevate them to the next level of success.

    Perry Rhue: Healing the Human Race Through Intentional Conversations

    Perry Rhue: Healing the Human Race Through Intentional Conversations

    On this episode, talent management expert Perry Rhue discusses the importance of understanding individual personality traits, gifts, talents, strengths, temperament, and blind spots to enhance performance within organizations. Perry presents his unique coaching approach called 'coach sulting', combining coaching and consulting to provide a Socratic method of critical thinking. The conversation evolves to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), emphasizing the need for human connection, co-creating relationships, and psychological safety in workplaces and society. Deb and Perry highlight the challenge of diversity fatigue and the responsibility of leaders to instigate genuine change in behaviors and attitudes, beyond just DEI training, towards healing the human race from racism and social constructs one conversation at a time.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    03:29 Unique Coaching Approaches: The Power of Coachsulting

    06:19 Creating Impactful Change: Strategies for Effective Coaching

    09:07 Human Connection and DEI: A New Perspective

    13:05 Healing the Human Race: Beyond DEI Initiatives

    31:08 The Essence of Belonging and Inclusion

    36:11 Addressing Diversity Fatigue: A Call for Authentic Engagement

    Perry Rhue, a seasoned Executive and Leadership Development Coach, brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as an internal Leadership Coach at IBM. As the founder of The Rising Awareness, Perry spearheads a movement aimed at equipping professionals with the tools to navigate challenging conversations about racism and societal constructs. With expertise in executive coaching, talent management, and mentor-coaching training, Perry guides individuals and teams to understand their unique traits and maximize their performance within organizations. His extensive client roster includes IBM, Hyatt Regency, Cummins, and more. With certifications in Professional Co-Active Coaching and numerous accolades, Perry is dedicated to driving positive change in the coaching industry.

     

    You can connect with Perry in the following ways:

    Website: https://www.forcoachesbycoaches.com/

     

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    • 44 min
    Revolutionizing your Elevator Pitch

    Revolutionizing your Elevator Pitch

    In this episode Deborah shares a transformative approach to networking and making a memorable first impression. Deb critiques the conventional 30-second elevator pitch as ineffective for truly capturing attention and interest. She introduces the concept of an anti-30-second pitch and shares insights from LinkedIn AI on crafting a ten-second pitch that sparks curiosity and invites further conversation. Deb provides vivid examples of unique and concise personal branding statements, like 'the pipeline plumber' and 'the Drop in CEO,' which immediately engage listeners and encourage deeper interactions. She encourages listeners to distill their value propositions into succinct, impactful pitches that create visual and emotional connections, making them stand out.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    00:58 The Anti 30-Second Elevator Pitch

    02:31 Crafting the 10-Second Pitch with LinkedIn AI's Help

    04:57 Real-Life Examples of Memorable Pitches

    08:08 How to Make Your Pitch Stand Out

    16:37 Personalized Pitch Crafting: A Free Offer

     

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    • 19 min
    Stephanie and Eric Clark: The People-First Approach to Leadership

    Stephanie and Eric Clark: The People-First Approach to Leadership

    In this episode, Stephanie and Eric Clark, co-founders and CEOs passionate about building high-performing teams in FDA regulated industries, share their company's focus on culture, team value, and innovation. They discuss their journey of entrepreneurial growth, emphasizing a people-first approach and the significance of creating a strong company culture. Highlighting their successes and future aspirations, including plans for becoming an employee-owned company and setting up a foundation, they express their intent to make a larger impact beyond their business. Additionally, the conversation covers their services, particularly in the GMP space, and the pivotal role of technology and data science in enhancing manufacturing efficiencies and enabling better decision making.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    01:10 Meet the Guests: Founders of GMP Pros

    04:57 The Journey to Entrepreneurship and Building a People-First Culture

    13:15 Client Success Stories and the Impact of GMP Pros

    26:30 Leveraging Technology for Growth and Impact

     

    Stephanie Clark is passionate about building a thriving performance business with an experienced team of engineers, technicians, and IT experts working together to solve complex problems in FDA-regulated manufacturing. Stephanie’s background is in human resources and operations, having spent over 25 years at companies like the National Basketball Association, Bellagio Resorts, United Airlines, and most recently, Mutual of Omaha.Eric Clark is equally passionate about building a thriving performance business with an experienced team of engineers, technicians, and IT experts working together to solve complex problems in FDA-regulated manufacturing. His background is in pharma manufacturing and other FDA-regulated industries, having spent over 25 years at companies like Novartis and Glaxo Smith Kline.

     

    Connect with Stephanie and Eric in the following ways:

    Website: www.gmppros.com

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gmp-pros/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmppros

     

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    • 37 min
    Overcoming Common Pitfalls and Elevating Your Career

    Overcoming Common Pitfalls and Elevating Your Career

    This week Deb Coviello, shares valuable insights for leaders at every stage of their career. In this episode, she discusses how she helps C-suite leaders navigate crises, the importance of seeking external perspectives, and outlines five leadership pitfalls. These common mistakes include not recognizing one's readiness for the next level, undervaluing oneself, chasing prestige over fulfillment, suppressing one's unique voice, and failing to communicate effectively for impact. Deb emphasizes the power of affirmations and mindset shifts in overcoming these pitfalls and encourages leaders to invest in themselves to unlock their full potential and achieve greater personal and professional fulfillment.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    02:59 Navigating Leadership Pitfalls: Insightful Guidance

    15:18 Affirmations for Leadership Success

    18:30 How to achieve greater professional fulfillment

      

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    Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvym
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    • 21 min
    Todd Wilkowski: Navigating Business Challenges with Confidence

    Todd Wilkowski: Navigating Business Challenges with Confidence

    This week Todd Wilkowski, a former Air Force officer and an expert in construction law, shares his unique approach to legal advising as part of Frost Brown Todd, LLP, a firm that differentiates itself by emphasizing a deep, client-centric relationship model. Tune in as Deb and Todd discuss Frost Brown Todd LLPs culture, the value of building relationships over transactions, and introduce a new marketing acronym.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    03:10 Exploring the Unique Culture at Frost Brown Todd, LLP

    11:05 The Value of Relational Legal Services

    13:18 Innovative Legal Solutions: The VROOM Framework

    22:04 The Future of Legal Services and Fractional Leadership

     

    Todd is a seasoned legal strategist, specializing in private and family-owned businesses as their trusted advisor. With a background as an Air Force officer and extensive experience in construction law, Todd brings a unique perspective to his role. He served as general counsel for Baker Concrete Construction Inc., overseeing legal, risk management, and government relations functions. Now, with Frost Brown Todd LLP, Todd offers comprehensive counsel to businesses of all sizes. His proactive approach and innovative solutions empower clients to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. From contract negotiation to strategic planning, Todd and his team deliver invaluable support for sustainable growth and success.

     

    You can connect with Todd in the following ways:

    Website: https://frostbrowntodd.com/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-wilkowski-8802286/

     

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    • 38 min
    Pursuing Purpose Over Results

    Pursuing Purpose Over Results

    This week Deb Coviello shares her personal philosophy and professional insights on leading with purpose rather than solely focusing on results. Deb shares her experience at a curling event to illustrate the significance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and enjoying the journey, irrespective of winning or losing. She urges leaders to craft purpose statements for themselves and their teams to guide their actions and decisions. The episode emphasizes the importance of focusing on outcomes that fulfill a greater purpose to reduce stress and achieve sustainable success. Deb offers her assistance to listeners in crafting their purpose statements and value propositions, highlighting the power of defined purpose in leading teams to greatness.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    01:56 A Personal Curling Story: Lessons in Leadership and Teamwork

    04:59 Pursuing Outcomes Over Results: A Leadership Philosophy

    05:40 Crafting Meaningful Purpose Statements

    07:53 Applying Purpose to Achieve Greater Outcomes

    08:11 An Invitation to Connect and Learn More

     

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    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
83 Ratings

83 Ratings

Lapolin ,

Great content

This podcast provides real life business examples from amazing guests with deep expertise.

Maineiac Dan ,

Great quick tips on how to start a successful lean journey

Deb gave some great tips on her 2/15 Lean Leadership Strategies episode. I can back up her perspective that leadership needs to be engaged from the start and that introspection is necessary to ensure that embarking on this journey is not a “do as I say, not as I do” exercise in which management expects others to do all the heavy lifting. This is key whenever an effort is started, be it at a mature organization or one that just opened the doors. Definitely worth you time to listen.

WillStar2015 ,

Very inspiring

I’ve enjoyed listening to a few of Deborah’s podcasts. She has guests on that are in the executive trenches and have real, candid experience to share with other executives! Highly recommend listening!

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