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Tired of the conventional method of networking? Ready to explore a more collaborative, lifelong approach to building business relationships? Tune in to "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!"
Join us as we investigate the power of connection and how it shapes our lives. We uncover the mysteries behind successful networking partnerships and reveal how you can also become "Awake in the Network." We'll take it one step further— networking live with our guests.
In each episode, we talk to thriving individuals who've made their dreams a reality by mastering the art of networking to create significant opportunities for all. You'll get insider tricks and practical advice to help you become a networking expert and transform your life.
Learn how to:
- Embrace the unexpected and experience surprising synergistic outcomes.
- Make every interaction with your network partners work to your advantage.
- Communicate more meaningfully.
- Understand the process for creating mega opportunities.
- Develop an efficient plan for a dynamic, impactful network that benefits not just you, but every person you connect with.
If you're ready to awaken your networking potential and create the life of your dreams, join us every other episode. Your destiny awaits!r Wednesday to become: "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!"
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Send a text Show Up For Tough Decisions And Build Lasting Relationships Welcome to "Awake in the Network," the essential podcast for current and aspiring leaders. Today, we're honored to feature Donald Remy, a paradigm of adaptability and leadership in today's dynamic world. Remy's childhood was marked by frequent moves across the United States and abroad, as he was raised as the son of an Army non-commissioned officer. However, this experience laid the groundwork for his diverse and impactf...
Send a text Stacey Gonzales, a seasoned educator, and administrator with years of experience in public schools, is a shining example of an Edlightened Leader. Her passion for inspiring positive change in the lives of her students and colleagues is exactly what Stacey , the visionary behind Edlightened, hopes to cultivate in her community. Stacey's mission revolves around sharing the uplifting narratives of leaders, forging connections, and offering a nurturing platform for personal and profes...
Send a text Malena is an accomplished writer and author of the powerful and poignant memoir "A Fistful of Honey." In her book, Malena shares her journey of overcoming trauma, abuse, and addiction to find healing, hope, and redemption. Through her honest and raw storytelling, Malena offers a message of resilience and courage that inspires readers to confront their own struggles and find the strength to rise above them. Beyond her writing, Malena is a passionate advocate for mental healt...
Send a text Can you adapt to the accelerated pace of change to stay relevant in your work? Our guest, Marti Konstant, researches how people respond and adapt to change in the workplace. As a workplace futurist and career strategist, she has uncovered the one trait that helps you and your organization flourish in today’s fast-changing environment: Agility. Marti is a renowned motivational speaker and trainer specializing in the future of work, professional development, and career agility. She...
Send a text Welcome to the Awake in the Network podcast, where we explore the power of networking and building strong relationships. We are thrilled to have Orlando Ashford, Chief People Officer at Fanatics, as our guest in this episode. Orlando has built a remarkable career in human resources and management, and he attributes much of his success to his ability to build and maintain strong relationships. One of Orlando's most significant relationships is with his longtime friend and mentor, ...
Send a text Join us as we sit down with Marcia Dempster, Senior Director of Channel Sales at Keeper Security, the leading Enterprise Password Security platform, to discuss her extensive experience in the technology and channel industry. Marcia maintains strategic relationships with partners, VARs, MSPs, distributors, and their vast networks of trusted advisers. With 15 years of experience in the field, Marcia has previously held positions as National Channel Manager at Armor Security and as...
Send a text Besides being movers and shakers, Billy, Melissa, and John have one another thing in common-the great state of Michigan. Billy and Melissa are just back from a trip to MSU (Michigan State University), and John lived in the UP of Michigan for 20 years. All this talk around the Wolverine State becomes a look back, "the journey of a thousand miles" that John took on foot back in the fall of 1996. The lessons learned, the teachings that followed, and the takeaways from the MSU visit o...
Send a text The Human Connection. As technology continues to bring people together, it's often easy to forget the human equation. Chris Brogan is a NY Times best-selling author and internationally recognized thought leader in finding value past technology to the human connection that is more important than the Artificial Intelligence that makes it all possible. Also, Chris shares some insights on his ongoing journey with low-end clinical depression and how his naturally introverted pers...
Send a text Join Larry Mohl, the founder of Rali Solutions, as he discusses reaching new heights in your career. With vast experience in multi-industry organizations, Larry shares his insights on building organization capability, strategic learning, and performance improvement. Starting his career as an engineer at Motorola, Larry quickly transitioned to a change leadership role, helping to drive the company's adoption of Six Sigma and continuous improvement. He later served as Chief Learning...
Send a text In this episode, Billy D. and Melissa G. collaborate to provide an insightful review of the first six episodes of the podcast, along with the valuable insights shared by recent guests and those planned for the future. With the input of their Executive Producer, John St. Augustine, they discuss the progress of the Awake in the Network Podcast, emphasizing the crucial message of increasing one's consciousness to enhance personal and professional success. Tune in for a comprehensive...
Send a text He was trained in architecture at The University of Waterloo and worked for the City of Waterloo in Urban Planning, Design, and Downtown Redevelopment. As he expanded his talents, Sunshine Chen began to see the interconnectedness of all things, including the design of buildings and our lives. He would go on to create Urban Imagination & Design Co. and then Storybuilders Creative Communications and Media, which has told stories with video, photography, and visual storytelling. ...
Send a text Join Melissa G and Billy D as they interview Julie Anixter. She's worked side by side with the legendary business management author Tom Peters and is the vice president of Throughline, a leader in the world of imagery when it comes to implementing strategy by using visual information mapping. Julie Anixter brings her expertise to the conversation with Billy D. and Melissa G. around the ideas and concepts about finding unique connections and networking within the corporate structur...
Send a text "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens" with Lisa Dietlin is an inspiring and thought-provoking show that explores the intersection of philanthropy, personal transformation, and the power of networking. Lisa Dietlin, a renowned keynote speaker, author, and consultant, leads the discussion with her deep philanthropy and non-profit work expertise and her unique approach to promoting happiness and joy. As the President and CEO of the Institute of Transformational Philanthropy, ...
Send a text She was a journalist for over 22 years, working as a reporter, photojournalist, and editor. Today, Becky Blanton is best known for her independent writing and ghostwriting books for top executives and entrepreneurs. Tim Russert selected her essay "The Monster" to be included in his last book, Wisdom of Our Fathers. On the heels of this success, Becky won a competition held by Dan Pink to come up with an additional lesson for his bestselling book The Adventures of Johnny Bunko. The...
Send a text Kim Sinatra is the former Senior Vice President-General Counsel and Secretary at Wynn Resorts and has a lot to say about staying connected in the current corporate culture. Billy D., Melissa G., and Kim deeply dive into the importance of finding common ground with potential clients that has nothing to do with business but can reap enormous long-term benefits. Kim insists that the quality of human connection can never be underestimated, and fostering relationships is the best route...
Send a text In this inaugural episode, Billy D. and Melissa G. are in conversation with Tenia Davis, Ph.D., senior vice president and the first-ever chief human resources officer at NORC (the nonpartisan and objective research organization) at the University of Chicago. Billy, Melissa, and Tenia discuss the importance of awareness when it comes to making connections in and out of the workplace, the concept of the "ripple effect," and understanding that nothing is accomplished alone. Tenia jo...
Send a text What happens when competence becomes a commodity? Mark Schaefer has spent decades studying what makes businesses grow and people connect. He's written 12 bestselling books, teaches at Rutgers University, and advises companies like Pfizer, Cisco, and the U.S. Air Force. His latest book, Audacious, tackles how humans can stand out in a world increasingly shaped by AI. In this episode, Mark shares how a high school play changed his life by giving him something he desperately needed: ...
Send a text Most people negotiate with one billionaire in their lifetime. De Smith negotiated with 31 of them simultaneously. As CEO of the NFL Players Association for 15 years, the former homicide prosecutor didn't just survive what ESPN called "the toughest job in all of sports." He transformed it, creating over $150 billion in value for players while revolutionizing how we think about athlete safety and life after the game. In this raw, unfiltered conversation on Awake the Network, De. pul...
Send a text What happens when a thriving corporate career collides with a mother's love? In this powerful episode of Awake In the Network, where destiny happens, we sit down with Sally Rucking—a woman who traded first-class airline travel for a front-row seat to changing lives. After 17 years soaring through the corporate skies with a major airline, Sally made a decision that would transform not only her life but also thousands of others'. When her daughter's severe allergic asthma led to 40 ...
Send a text Are You Truly Awake to the Connections Around You? Life is a game of connected outs on many levels. Sometimes those connections lead to career opportunities and business success. Other times? They lead to mysteries that defy explanation. Join hosts Billy Dexter and Melissa G. Wilson, along with producer John St. Augustine, for an extraordinary episode that bridges the corporate world with the supernatural, just in time for Halloween. 🎃 This Episode's Spine-Tingling Stories: The Vo...
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