Igniting Ecstasy in Business Alex Pursglove

Today’s episode features a dynamic conversation with people-person, Pete Schramm.

We dive into the impact of bringing together a team of personal advisors, the shifts Pete made to pull himself out of burn out and grind, and exploring different definitions of ecstasy and what it takes to create more of it in business.

Pete is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and bestselling author, who is passionate about connecting people and fostering sustainable and meaningful relationships in the workplace.

He is the founder of Lattitude, an employee connection, mentorship, and survey software platform. In 2023, he joined the board of Statra to help bring the idea of KPIs and real time performance and accountability to companies of all sizes.

Key points: 

Building a personal board of advisors and mentors (5:00)
You’re never going to get everything you need from just one person (11:00)
How Pete coming back to himself changed the course of his business (16:30)
Making fact-based decisions to support your growth (24:00)
The shifts Pete made to pull himself out of burn out and lessons learned from it (27:00)
The importance of taking care of yourself in your calendar (34:30)
Pete’s exploration of the definition and application of ecstasy in business (38:00)

Connect with Pete Schramm:

Pathfinders: Navigating Your Career Map with a Personal Board of Advisors
Linked In
Website
Connect with Alex Pursglove:

Expansive Visionaries Collective
Website
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
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This episode features a captivating conversation all about PR, media, taking a stand, and changing the stories we tell ourselves between me and my good friend, Beth Nydick.

With a strong dose of “Jersey love”, Beth takes us inside her FAME Formula, sharing a plethora of tips and insights into increasing your visibility in a way that actually grows your sales.

Then we get into the juicy details surrounding the role of mindset, stories, and anger in creating more success with more joy along the way.

Beth knows a thing or two about getting in the spotlight. The founder of the Fame Formula, she helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses and confidently appear on TV & Media. Beth and her clients have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, GMA, The Drew Barrymore Show, Fast Company, Oprah, and more.

You don’t want to miss this one!

Key Points:

Allowing the personal side of your brand to come through (5:30)
The number one key to booking more media appearances that help you make money in your business (11:00)
What to do differently if you aren’t bringing in sales from your podcast interviews (16:00)
What’s your catchphrase so people know what you’re all about? (21:30)
How to find aligned media opportunities to reach your ideal clients (25:00)
Why PR needs to be part of your marketing strategy (31:00) 
Creating more success while you’re actually enjoying the journey along the way (36:00)
 The power of reframing the stories we tell ourselves about our mistakes or challenges (40:00)
Getting really honest with yourself about your talents and what you want (48:30) 
Letting your anger inform your passions (51:00)

Connect with Beth Nydick:

Website
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
Connect with Alex Pursglove:

Expansive Visionaries Collective 
Website
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
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In today’s episode, I am joined by award-winning director, producer, Broadway performer, and speaker coach, Tricia Brouk.
Tricia shares her stories and experiences about what it took to become a highly successful artist and now thriving business owner - including the journey to becoming a conscious competent, co-existing with fear, and living everyday like it's your last.
Tune in for a motivating discussion on how to bring the kind of success into your life that makes you ecstatic to do what you do. Plus, pick up tips and strategies for growing your own speaking opportunities from a world-class expert.
Key Points:

Igniting ecstasy in the moment (2:30)Tricia’s journey from thriving as an artist to building a powerhouse business (5:00)Exploring what it means to unite humanity through speech (8:30) What’s possible when all voices are welcomed and heard (10:00)Why Tricia doesn’t have time to get stuck in fear and self-judgment (18:00) Owning the value of your gifts to create steady success that makes you ecstatic (23:30) The importance of co-existing with your fear (29:00)Why Tricia lives every day like its her last (31:00) Tips for growing your own speaking opportunities (42:00)
Download Your Free Copy of the First Chapter of Tricia’s book - "The Influential Voice" here.
Tricia Brouk helps high-performing professionals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. She has put thousands of speakers onto big stages around the globe. Tricia founded The Big Talk Academy where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She was the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare and is the producer and host of The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast and YouTube Channel. Tricia’s book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy, was a #1 New Release on Amazon in December 2020.
Connect with Tricia Brouk: 

The Influential Voice BookWebsite The Big Talk PodcastYouTube Channel FacebookInstagramLinkedIn
Connect with Alex Pursglove:

Expansive Visionaries CollectiveWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedIn
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As entrepreneurs on a growth path, transitions are taking place all the time.
In this episode, I welcome my new friend and incredible guest, Kristina DiPalo, to discuss how to navigate transitions and your purpose with more grace and ease. 
Kristina shares her vulnerable stories of the impact of losing her father unexpectedly, evolving in her spirituality, and stepping into a new space in business later in life. 
Tune in for an open and raw conversation on the mourning and growth that accompanies transitions, exploring your true desires, and the role of trust in navigating your purpose.
Key Points:

Get to know Jersey Girl turned Manhattan woman, Kristina DiPalo (2:00)The learning and growth found from mourning, including Kristina’s story of losing her father (7:00)“We kid ourselves that we control the transition, when in many ways, we just accompany the transition” (10:30)Alex’s story of transitioning programs in business and the importance of surrendering to the unknown (14:00)The role of spirituality in surrender and practicing open-mindedness (18:30)The inner work of connecting to your truth and purpose (23:00)Creating inner safety to be able to push yourself outside of your comfort zone (28:30)“What is it that you really like about what you do?” (33:30)A final note of hope and encouragement from Kristina (36:00)
If you know that you are ready to take your business to the next level through building relationships with amazing entrepreneurs like Kristina DiPalo…
Learn more and apply for our business-building mastermind community for impact-driven women entrepreneurs called the Expansive Visionaries Collective here: https://alexpursglove.co/expansive-visionaries-collective

Connect with Kristina DiPalo:
Website: www.kristinadipalo.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristinadipalo
Speaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbh0fPkEcT4
Connect with Alex Pursglove:
Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpursglove
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pursglove-1b97348/

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Out of all the transformations I have experienced, the one with the greatest impact has been making a quantum leap in intimacy with my husband, Adam Zaffuto.
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how we deepened our connection, addressed the fears of outgrowing your partner, and what it looks like to communicate your desires while honoring your partner’s response.
Tune in for an unrehearsed, authentic conversation on replacing judgment with acceptance, security with happiness, and people-pleasing with true desires…
Plus Adam’s honest reaction to my first six-figure investment in my own development.
Key Points:

What it was like for Adam when I made my first $100K investment in coaching  (4:45)Redefining safety and security to find more happiness (12:00)Thoughts regarding the fear of “outgrowing” your partner when you are evolving on a growth path (17:30)Adam’s perspective on how we increased our intimacy (26:00)A specific example of what made Adam feel more loved than ever before (28:00)The sentence I memorized to ask for what I wanted while removing criticism of Adam (31:00)Circling back to how to practically address growing at different speeds from your partner (40:00)Why “being the change” matters in your relationship (44:00)
Connect with Adam Zaffuto:
Blog: http://www.reengagepgh.com/blog 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.zaffuto 
Connect with Alex Pursglove:
Expansive Visionaries Collective: https://alexpursglove.co/expansive-visionaries-collective
Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpursglove
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pursglove-1b97348/

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What does it take to make a more than 6-figure leap in your revenue in a seemingly “illogical” amount of time?
Join me and my incredible guest, Mollie Lo, as she shares her behind-the-scenes story of how she made a quantum leap in her business and self-confidence.
Mollie, a cherished former client of mine, transitioned out of a high-powered corporate career in HR into growing a highly successful career coaching business in under 2 years. Now an expert at LinkedIn marketing and high-ticket sales, she’s pivoted to helping other career coaches grow their own businesses.
Tune in for an inspiring story about grit, determination, and a willingness to get uncomfortable that created unbelievable new results.
Plus, Mollie shares the top 3 things she started doing differently, and the challenges she overcame, to make her leap forward.
Key Points:
Fun facts about Mollie (2:00)
What standing powerfully in what you really want looks like (8:00)
The role of cultural influence in finding your authentic self, including Mollie’s story of growing up in a Mung family (13:00)
The top 3 things Mollie implemented to quantum leap her revenue (24:00)
How and where to find your greatest growth opportunities (31:30)
What it took to transition from hating sales to loving sales (39:00)
The most challenging belief Mollie overcame and the greatest gift she received during our work together (46:30)
What Mollie is up to today (58:00)

If you know that you are ready for a breakthrough in business while igniting more joy, passion, and empowerment in your life…
Learn more and apply for my business-building mastermind community for women entrepreneurs, like Mollie Lo, called the Expansive Visionaries Collective.
Learn more here: https://alexpursglove.co/expansive-visionaries-collective

Connect with Mollie Lo:
Website: - www.lotusmentoring.net
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lotusmentoring/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lotusmentoring
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-tall-glass-of-sass/id1678637775
Connect with Alex:
Expansive Visionaries Collective: https://alexpursglove.co/expansive-visionaries-collective
Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpursglove
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pursglove-1b97348/

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