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What is Executive Presence, and how do you know if you have it? Executive Presence is a leader’s ability to engage, align, and inspire people to move and act. Having an Executive Presence in the workplace means you are the person people turn to for solutions and guidance, and it provides you with a position of influence.
 
In this episode: [00:01:28] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! 
[00:03:08] We are talking about Executive Presence and the power of options today and what it looks like to embody that in the workplace by having self-awareness as a leader.
[00:04:29] I’d like to introduce my guest, Shawn Simon, and his background and expertise.
[00:08:00] What is executive presence, and why does it matter? 
[00:14:38] Shawn shares some background on the DISC Assessment and how it helps you better interact with others. 
[00:22:27] Shawn shares some telltale signs that you have Executive Presence and some ways that you can acquire it if you don’t have it right now. 
[00:24:04] Shawn and Suzie discuss a Harvard Business Review article, The Power Options: Always Give Yourself Four Ways to Win, by David Noble and Carol Kaufman. This article helps leaders understand what their audience needs in an effort to allow them to build Executive Presence with their team. 
[00:32:33] Shawn speaks about strategies that help leaders improve their presence and maintain influence with their audiences. This can help in reducing resistance by seeking to understand your audience. 
[00:37:10] Shawn shares his top DISC styles and the insight he has gained about how he works and communicates. 
[00:45:35] Shawn and Suzie discuss motivators and how they impact the way you work. Motivators help identify where you bring the most value to your work and how to better identify the best working environment for you. Shawn and Suzie discuss some of the most common motivators in executives and how they are displayed in the workplace. 
[00:51:49] Shawn speaks about EQ (emotional intelligence) and the role it plays in developing and maintaining Executive Presence through your leadership style.
[00:53:27] How Shawn found his way into coaching. 
[00:57:10] Some of Shawn’s Wake Up Eager tips that keep him in touch with his mind, body, and spirit. 
[01:00:47] Shawn’s advice to his 25-year-old self would be to get in touch with himself through the three sciences because it is foundational for all your future engagements.
[01:01:33] Shawn’s message on a billboard would be to “Make Your Journey with the Trimetric EQ” because it is the foundation for a great journey in life. 
[01:02:21] Shawn shares parting words and closing thoughts surrounding Executive Presence and the self-awareness it takes for you to lean into being an effective leader.
[01:03:40] The best ways to get in touch with Shawn. Call him today for a free consultation! 
[01:05:02] Thanks for listening to The Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast today! 



Links & Resources: Consulting for Dummies by Bob Nelson 
The Seismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of Connection by Michelle K Johnston Ph.D
Connect with Shawn: Simon Leads
Email: Shawn@Simonleads.com
Phone: 215-620-1475
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LinkedIn: Suzie Price 
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Human resources professionals truly are the champions of courage within an organization. They are tasked with the responsibility to have extremely difficult conversations, guide leaders in doing the same, and be a resource for some very important information for employees. Here to discuss ways in which leaders and HR professionals can balance their responsibilities with personal growth is Pat Bell. 
 
In this episode: [00:04:37] Learn about Patricia Bell Burnett, her experience, and what she’s doing in the world. 
[00:06:50] Why is courage so crucial for leaders today? 
[00:08:05] How do you begin navigating the changes within the world today? 
[00:10:02] Ways to find your center while building courage. 
[00:14:13] You have to fill your own tank to properly perform at work and in life. 
[00:17:08] How does she help people build the skill of having honest conversations?
[00:19:03] Pat shares one example of a solution-based question. 
[00:22:49] Ways to prepare for difficult conversations. 
[00:25:00] What happens when you don’t have the hard conversations? 
[00:28:42] We all have emotional hot potatoes, learn what to do with them. 
[00:32:44] Sometimes leaders are not right, so be prepared to truly listen. 
[00:37:40] Pat shares some additional insights about creating psychological safety. 
[00:49:17] Learn about Pat’s human resources and growth journey. 
[00:58:26] How does Pat support her mind, body, and spirit? 
[01:01:25] What advice would she give her younger self? 
[01:04:19] Where would she put a billboard and what would it say? 
[01:08:47] Suzie shares her favorite moments from the episode.
Links & Resources: Multipliers, Revised and Updated: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Weissman
Simon Sinek - How Leaders Inspire Action
Suzie’s Journal
Connect with Pat: LinkedIn
Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional
LinkedIn: Suzie Price 
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Have you ever felt stuck or stagnant in your career? You’re not alone. Not by a long shot. Three out of four employed persons feel disconnected from their careers. Which when you consider how much time we spend building our professional lives, we deserve a great career!
 
In this episode: [00:05:24] Learn about Tina Asher and how she is building a Wake Up Eager Workforce. 
[00:07:18] Everyone does deserve a great career. Learn more from Tina. 
[00:08:13] Why do so many people feel as if they don’t deserve a great career? 
[00:09:20] What are some of the main reasons that people get stuck? 
[00:11:35] Is it still true that three out of four adults don’t know their own strengths? 
[00:14:32] Why do people stay in a job that they despise? 
[00:17:13] It’s so important to shape your own future rather than let others shape it for you. 
[00:19:10] What does having a great career matter so much? 
[00:20:30] Tina shares what led her to the career she has now. 
[00:23:56] Who has affected Tina the most in her career and path? 
[00:26:45] What kinds of small steps can people make to change their path? 
[00:28:08] Tina talks about two of her clients who have made huge changes in their careers, for the better. 
[00:34:10] Why does Tina journal and recommend it to her clients? 
[00:41:34] What does Tina do to support her mind, body, and spirit? 
[00:46:01] What advice would she give her younger self? 
[00:46:29] Where would her billboard be and what would it say? 
[00:46:56] It’s not too late to make drastic changes. 
[00:48:17] Suzie shares her favorite thoughts from the episode. 
Links & Resources: The Revival Journal
Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young
The Crossing - Live services
Teetering: Frazzled Overworked Person’s Guide to Embracing Change and Finding Balance
Connect with Tina: Build-U-Up Consulting
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Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional
LinkedIn: Suzie Price 
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The Oval Group is a talent management solutions provider specializing in talent assessments and services that help business leaders make informed decisions about their unique business… and the people who hold the keys to its success. 
How? 
Through defining The Seven Stages of Growth and understanding the challenges leaders and stakeholders must overcome to continue growing. 
 
In this episode: [00:07:12] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Steve and Dobbie!
[00:07:55] Steve shares more about the Seven Stages of Growth process. 
[00:10:31] How many years of research went into developing these stages? 
[00:11:50] Where the process starts and the keys to change and understanding.
[00:14:32] What kinds of results are they seeing and the timelines? 
[00:19:01] Steve and Dobbie share more details about this case study business. 
[00:22:12] What are the three gates of focus when determining the root cause of business problems? 
[00:25:09] How do they address various fears of the team involved? 
[00:28:50] No matter how a company matures they all face the same 27 challenges. 
[00:30:16] What’s the builder protector ratio? 
[00:35:42] The CEO and leaders have to grow and change to remain relevant as the company grows. 
[00:39:04] Learn about the four rules that govern the stages of growth. 
[00:42:47] Dobbie and Steve share about the quiz they’ve created to determine where you’re at in the stages of growth. 
[00:45:48] What kind of commitment are people looking at as they take on this process? 
[00:48:09] Dobbie and Steve share what they’re doing to protect their mind, body, and spirit. 
[00:51:39] What advice would they give their 25 year old selves? 
[00:52:58] Where would they put a billboard and what would it say? 
[00:55:03] The advice they’d like to leave leaders with. 
[00:56:33] Suzie takes it out with her final thoughts. 
Links & Resources: Seven Stages of Growth Info Page
Stages of Growth Free Quiz
Connect with Dobbie: The Oval Group LLC
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Connect with Steve: The Oval Group LLC
Email | LinkedIn
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LinkedIn: Suzie Price 
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Did you know that the human brain will forget about 90% of what is learned in a one-time training or course? Imagine, you’ve sent your top leaders to a conference, they come back fired up and ready to implement, but a month later, nothing new has happened. Why do you think that is? 
This exact topic was why I wanted to bring on Meredith Bell. She’s spent her career helping to build and grow strong leaders who effect true change and create cohesive and engaged teams. She’s even written a couple of books on the subject.
Listen as Meredith shares so many fantastic nuggets you can use to start growing strong leaders in your own organization.
In this episode:  [00:03:31] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Meredith!
[00:04:33] One of the biggest misconceptions about leadership training and future performance.
[00:06:50] Does this same misconception apply to all skills? 
[00:08:14] How can we start incorporating ongoing leadership training and skills day to day? 
[00:10:42] Follow up and accountability are so important to skill and information retention. 
[00:13:36] How did Meredith choose the ten skills she discussed in Connect With Your Teams?
[00:16:34] What does it mean to listen to understand? 
[00:20:50] Is there a way to know when you’re mastering a new skill? 
[00:25:23] How to use coaching as leadership and build stronger, more strategic employees. 
[00:31:41] Is there one particular skill that’s more difficult to work on than others? 
[00:35:08] We can rationalize the belief that someone will realize they need to change, but without a true conversation and accountability, change is unlikely. 
[00:38:18] What triggered the desire to write about peer coaching? 
[00:43:12] The more you work with a peer coach the more you’re building your leadership skills to work with the rest of your team. 
[00:45:44] Meredith shares the tech resources she’s created to help facilitate peer coaching and leadership skill building. 
[00:50:19] Who has most influenced Meredith in her career? 
[00:52:24] What does Meredith do to support her mind, body, and spirit? 
[00:56:12] Learn what she’d tell her younger self. 
[00:57:40] Where would she put a billboard saying her best advice? 
[00:59:20] What would Meredith like people to remember from this conversation? 
[01:01:10] Suzie shares her final thoughts. 
Links & Resources:  Contact Suzie for Organizational and Individual 360 Feedback Surveys
https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/leadership-qualities.html
Avoid These Thirteen 360 Feedback Mistakes
Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top Ten Communication Skills by Meredith Bell & Dennis Coates
Peer Coaching Made Simple: How to Do the Six Things That Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill by Meredith Bell & Dennis Coates
 
Connect with Meredith: Grow Strong Leaders
Grow Strong Leaders Podcast
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Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional
LinkedIn: Suzie Price 
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Communication extends beyond the ability to give and take direction and work together collaboratively. Sometimes, there are other elements at play that we have to consider when we are experiencing difficulty with struggling employees. And surprisingly, there are many overlaps in the needs of these employees and the taming of wild Mustangs.
In this episode: [00:03:00] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce!
[00:05:07] Background on my guest, John Garrott. 
[00:06:56] Welcome to the show, John! 
[00:07:15] What is Turning Point Coaching?
[00:10:33] Why does Turning Point Coaching work? 
[00:14:12] How does training wild Mustangs relate to Last Chance Coaching? 
[00:21:49] Why is encouragement important with Last Chance Coaching? 
[00:24:25] The influence of “the herd.”
[00:30:48] Why John enjoys working with such a sensitive challenge with Turning Point. 
[00:34:30] Helping Last Chance Employees break negative cycles. 
[00:38:36] John’s most influential figures.
[00:40:55] How does John wake up eager in mind, body, and spirit? 
[00:47:32] John’s advice to his younger self.
[00:50:05] The message John would send to the world.
[00:52:06] Takeaway wisdom from John.
[00:53:41] My top 12 takeaways from the episode today!
[01:00:55] Thanks for joining us on The Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast!
Links & Resources: Love: The Greatest Thing in the World by Henry Drummond
Pat Parelli
Parelli’s YouTube channel
Connect with John: The RidgeLine
Email

Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional
LinkedIn: Suzie Price 
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