Daily Influence

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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.

  1. 19H AGO

    689. From Survival Mode to Soul-Led Living: Reclaiming Your Power with Jennifer Wren Tolo

    What happens when life shatters the plan you carefully designed? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jennifer Wren Tolo—award-winning health and wellness coach, former critical care nurse, best-selling author, and transformational speaker known as The Soul Connector. Jennifer shares the pivotal experiences that shifted her life from logic-driven achievement to soul-aligned living—including navigating her son’s stroke at birth and another child’s leukemia diagnosis. Through adversity, she discovered that thriving isn’t about controlling outcomes—it’s about regulating yourself, trusting your intuition, and leading from within. In this conversation, Jennifer introduces her signature A.B.C. Method of Stress Management: • A – Awareness: Recognizing when you’re dysregulated or in survival mode • B – Balance: Resetting your nervous system through breath and presence • C – Choice: Making empowered, aligned decisions from calm—not fear Together, Gregg and Jennifer explore: • The difference between ego-driven reactions and soul-led responses • Why calm is a leadership superpower • How stress impacts decision-making at home, at work, and in community • The hidden cost of perfectionism and people-pleasing • How responsible influence begins with radical self-awareness Jennifer reminds us that influence doesn’t start by fixing others—it starts by reconnecting with ourselves. When we regulate our own nervous system, set boundaries, and lead with alignment, the ripple effect transforms families, workplaces, and communities. If you’ve been operating on autopilot or feeling overwhelmed by expectations, this episode will help you pause, breathe, and reclaim your power. Because sustainable leadership doesn’t come from burnout. It comes from alignment. Connect With Jennifer: Website: https://jenniferwrentolo.com Instagram and Facebook: @jenwrentolo LinkedIn: https://Linkedin.com/jennifer-tolo-rn-ma

    37 min

  2. 1D AGO

    688. The Digital Illusion of Connection — Rebuilding Cohesion in Remote Teams

    Remote and hybrid work are now permanent parts of the modern workplace. Technology allows teams to communicate instantly from anywhere in the world, but communication alone does not create cohesion. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the leadership challenge many organizations face today: the digital illusion of connection. When teams rely heavily on messaging platforms, video calls, and digital collaboration tools, it can appear that everyone is aligned—while trust, clarity, and shared culture quietly weaken. Brian explains why culture is not created by proximity, but by behavior that is repeated visibly and consistently. Leaders who want to rebuild cohesion in dispersed teams must move beyond constant communication and instead establish structural habits that reinforce clarity, accountability, and shared direction. You will learn why successful distributed organizations focus on: • Creating structured clarity around goals and priorities • Establishing consistent rhythms that support accountability • Recognizing the growing importance of individual responsibility and influence in remote environments Because in the end, technology connects people—but discipline and behavior create culture.

    6 min

  3. 4D AGO

    687. De-Escalate: Nervous System Leadership in a Divided World - With Doug Noll

    When emotions spike, leadership is no longer theoretical — it’s neurological. In Episode 687 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with conflict resolution expert Doug Noll, Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators, co-founder of Prison of Peace, Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University's Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, and author of the bestselling book De‑Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less. After 20 years as a commercial trial lawyer, Doug shifted from fighting conflict to transforming it — including teaching emotional literacy inside one of the most violent maximum-security prisons in the United States. What he discovered is simple, counterintuitive, and backed by neuroscience: Ignore the words. Name the emotions. Reflect them back. In this conversation, Doug and Brian explore: Why conflict is fundamentally about the need to be heard and validated What happens in the brain when tension rises — and why logic fails under stress How leaders can regulate nervous systems before attempting to solve problems Why empathy is not a feeling, but a leadership skill How de-escalation becomes responsible influence in a divided world If you lead a team, manage clients, raise children, or simply want stronger relationships, this episode offers practical tools that can transform how you show up under pressure. Authority can silence people. Position can override people. But influence regulates emotion before it directs behavior. The question is: when emotions rise… do you escalate — or do you stabilize? Be sure to check out the exclusive web page for Daily Influence listeners at dougnoll.co/influence

    26 min

  4. 5D AGO

    686. Communication Is Not a Soft Skill: Turning Clarity into ROI with Shelley Goldstein

    Is communication really a “soft skill” — or is it one of the most powerful profit drivers in your business? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Shelley Goldstein, leadership development coach, creator of the Remarkable Framework, and author of the #1 international bestselling book Remarkable Speaking. Shelley works with executives and business owners in high-stakes environments, helping them transform communication into a measurable leadership advantage. Shelley shares how her own fears and communication challenges shaped her work — and why true leadership transformation begins with identity, not just outcomes. From guiding CEOs out of the weeds and back into their visionary role, to reframing meetings as measurable ROI opportunities, Shelley makes a compelling case that communication is not “nice to have” — it’s a strategic lever that saves time, builds trust, and drives results. The conversation also explores: • Why identity is a leader’s greatest competitive advantage — especially in the age of AI • How responsible influence begins with ownership, clarity, and invitation • The difference between being goal-focused and vision-driven • How AI can serve as a copilot — without replacing authenticity • Practical ways to reduce meeting time, increase clarity, and reclaim thousands of productive hours Shelley reminds us that influence cannot be forced — but it can be invited. When leaders communicate with intention, share their journey, and stay grounded in their identity, they inspire alignment rather than compliance. If you lead a team, run a business, or want to strengthen your impact, this episode will challenge how you think about communication — and show you how to turn it into a measurable asset. Connect with Shelley at RemarkableSpeaking.com or on LinkedIn (links in show notes). As always, at Daily Influence, we believe that when leaders take responsibility for how they show up and communicate with clarity and purpose, the ripple effects are lasting. Small actions. Clear communication. Big impact.

    16 min

  5. 6D AGO

    685. Reaction Is Not Strategy — Leading Through Tariffs, Regulation & Political Noise

    In today’s business environment, leaders are surrounded by constant noise—tariffs, regulatory changes, political rhetoric, and nonstop commentary about what might happen next. Markets react quickly, headlines amplify uncertainty, and organizations often feel pressure to respond just as quickly. But responsible leadership requires something different. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores how mature leaders build structural resilience instead of emotional reactivity. Drawing on principles from The I in Team Series and S.M.A.R.T. Management, he explains why reacting to every external signal destabilizes organizations and how disciplined leadership creates stability even when the environment around you is unpredictable. Brian discusses how leaders can design policy-agnostic strategies, maintain decision discipline, and stabilize teams during periods of economic and political uncertainty. Because in leadership, reaction is not strategy — discipline is. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to lead with clarity when the world becomes noisy.

    7 min

  6. MAR 10

    684. Get Seen, Remembered, and Paid — Without Losing Yourself

    In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Naowshaba Ferdous, global personal brand strategist, speaker, and business mentor who has supported women across 27 countries in generating more than $10 million in revenue. Naowshaba shares her journey from a conventional path toward law to building a thriving business rooted in storytelling, behavioral psychology, and authentic brand strategy. Influenced by powerful female entrepreneurs early in her career, she went from freelance copywriter to trusted strategist helping six- to eight-figure leaders get seen, remembered, and paid — without compromising who they are. Together, Gregg and Naowshaba explore: • How to scale visibility and income while staying aligned with your values • Why storytelling is a bridge to connection — not manipulation • The mindset shift required to sustain six-, seven-, and even eight-figure success • How to use AI as a tool without losing the human element • Why your “level five” skill can still change someone else’s life Naowshaba also shares a powerful story about helping a client eliminate significant debt and transform her family’s future — a reminder that responsible influence creates ripple effects far beyond revenue. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “ready enough,” this conversation will remind you that influence starts from within — and that your unique voice is your greatest asset. Because influence isn’t about being louder. It’s about being intentional. Contact Naowshaba at: http://www.naowshaba.com/

    15 min

  7. MAR 9

    683. Growth Without Easy Money — The New Capital Reality

    For more than a decade, businesses operated in an environment of easy capital. Low interest rates, aggressive funding cycles, and abundant investment made rapid expansion feel normal. Growth was often measured by speed rather than sustainability. But that era is changing. In Episode 683 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores The New Capital Reality — Growth Without Easy Money and why financial discipline is becoming one of the defining leadership skills of our time. As capital tightens and expectations increase, leaders are being asked a different question: not “How fast can you grow?” but “How responsibly can you operate?” Brian examines the risks of ego-driven scaling, the importance of cash flow maturity, and how S.M.A.R.T. break-even management creates clarity when resources are constrained. Because constraint does not weaken leadership. It reveals it. And ultimately, financial maturity is not just about numbers—it reflects how responsibly leaders steward the resources entrusted to them. Financial maturity is influence maturity. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.

    6 min

  8. MAR 6

    682. AI Is Not Strategy — Why Leadership Discipline Still Determines Outcomes

    Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most discussed tools in modern business. From automation to analytics, AI promises to transform organizations and accelerate growth. But there is a critical leadership distinction that often gets overlooked. AI is not strategy — it is leverage. In Episode 682 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith, PhD explores how technology amplifies whatever discipline already exists inside an organization. When clarity, accountability, and strong leadership are present, AI can accelerate meaningful progress. When those foundations are weak, technology simply moves confusion faster. In this episode, Brian discusses: • Why tools should never replace leadership thinking • The guardrails leaders must establish to protect accountability • How disciplined organizations use AI to strengthen execution, not bypass it Technology can support strategy, but it cannot define it. Leadership thinking, responsibility, and discipline still determine outcomes. Because in the end, AI does not create success — people do.

    6 min
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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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  • Creator
    IA Business Advisors
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    691
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Daily Influence