Have you ever been to a party and had a great one-on-one conversation with someone, despite all the noise and chaos going on in the background? Then this episode is for you. That's right -- Denise packed up her podcast gear and brought it all to a party on NYE. Throughout the evening, as time marched on toward midnight, she recorded short interviews with guests of all ages, from precious 5-year-old Lucia to well, according to her son Aidan, Denise is 9,000 (fake news). We hope you enjoy this ...
When Denise's husband Gene spoils her with state-of-the-art podcasting equipment to take her passion project to the next level, the result is an unplanned mini-season on New Year's Eve! We've kicked off the night right with a chat with the lovable "Little Liam" who isn't so little anymore. This totally natural conversation about the highs and lows of 2021 will warm your heart, and his "live in the moment" plan for 2022 will inspire all you over-thinkers out there! Thank you for supporting Joi...
According to today's guest Scott Schara, his daughter Grace, a 19-year-old girl with Down syndrome, was killed by the actions of unethical medical personnel. Scott had to watch Grace die on FaceTime because he was prevented from being with her in the hospital, and no doctor or nurse would help save her life because of an illegal Do-Not-Resuscitate order placed on Grace without family consent. Scott Schara is working tirelessly to bring his daughter’s story to all corners of the world to ...
Thanh Pham is the founder of Asian Efficiency, a productivity training company, where they help people become more productive at work and in life. He started Asian Efficiency in 2011 and has helped over 16,000 clients, the blog attracts annually over 1 million readers, and their podcast The Productivity Show is the #1 productivity podcast with over 12 million downloads. Thanh has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc magazines as a thought leader and he gives keynotes across the worl...
Marc Paisant is the creator and host of the Relatively Normal podcast. In his show, he shares his experiences with ADHD, anxiety and depression. He shows that no one is alone and there is always someone willing to listen and assist when is comes to coping and managing all kinds of stress. He is a advocate for therapy and counseling and talks about his years of therapy that he has used to manage his mental health.
Greg Wieting is a healer who helps leaders and entrepreneurs heal the anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and trauma they can't think or talk their way out of. He is the founder of PRISMA – a framework overlaying trauma, neuroscience, and energy medicine with somatic and mindfulness-based practices. He developed this while healing his own anxiety, depression, and chronic pain rooted in trauma. This included unraveling a severe spinal curvature and standing three inches taller today!Over the la...
In today's episode, Denise speaks with Dr. Toby Travis about the role of trust in leadership. Dr. Travis is the developer of TrustED, a framework for school improvement focused on developing trusted leaders. In addition, he is an Executive Consultant with the Global School Consulting Group, an Adjunct Professor for the International Graduate Program of Educators for the State University of New York College at Buffalo, and an experienced teacher and school administrator, currently servin...
Leaders need to know themselves in order to harness their authentic leadership style and potential. Today's guest, Darren Reinke, walks us through how leaders can lead from the inside out. Darren Reinke fundamentally believes there is greatness within each one of us. His mission is to unleash the inner lion within leaders so that they can lead more authentic and joyful lives while creating stronger and more resilient teams, organizations, and communities.Darren founded Group Sixty, an ex...
“My gift will not be knowledge. You can google anything I say. My gift will be new thinking, different thinking, and deeper thinking.” With a reputation for exceptionally satisfied clients, Jay Williams helps leaders from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies achieve desired outcomes through his leadership philosophy and methodology. He has significant experience in executive development, sales, process analysis and transformation, client services, and change management.Jay also has prove...
We can't move ahead without knowing where we have been. Today's guest, Barbara Mojica, helps us intertwine an understanding of history and our goals for the future as leaders. Author, educator, and parent, Barbara Ann Mojica provides tools to inspire, entertain and educate youth. History is the key to solving today’s problems. Tired of being bombarded by social media noise? Accept the challenge. Be a truth-teller. Barbara Ann Mojica, M.A. S.A.S., S.D.A is a historian and...
"Ok, Boomer." "Gah! These Millennials." The generational labels and assumptions that accompany them can cause tension in the workplace. In today's episode, Dr. Rick Chromey deconstructs those labels and inspires us to rethink how we work together and how we lead. Dr. Rick Chromey uses historical insight and cultural inspiration to empower audiences to rethink and reimagine how they lead, teach, pastor and parent.With over 30 years of training experience, Dr. Chromey is a sought after spe...
Too often, we think leaders can't be happy -- maybe because we think if they are happy, then they aren't paying attention. Or, perhaps it's because we think leaders must sacrifice all of their personal happiness in order to truly serve their team. On today's episode, Steve Fredlund turns all of those assumptions on their heads and declares that Yes! Leaders can be happy. Steve Fredlund is a mentor and keynote speaker, providing insights and encouragement to help people become happ...
We are so excited to kick off Season #5 of Join the Conversation with leadership coach John Chikotowosky! John works with leaders to gain clarity, confidence, and calm as they find both success and greater satisfaction. John has more than 25 years of executive & leadership experience across multiple industries. Past clients include Verizon, AT&T, Genentech, and Warner Brothers. He is also a former non-profit Executive Director and helps non-profit executives build thriving o...
In today's episode, Denise interviews Elisabeth Lava. Elisabeth is a former deadly disease investigator, community health leader, and veterinarian, who helped prepare for and respond to the pandemic. Elisabeth went through many dark nights of the soul that pushed her into a spiritual transformation that led her to powerful healers, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, Ayurveda and spiritual practices of deep wisdom.Now Elisabeth bridges the world as a transformational health, life, and ...
A highly-sought after speaker, trainer and coach known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell has spoken to over 3,000 audiences worldwide and authored 16 books, including his latest, Leadership Begins with Motivation. He is the co-founder of www.theREADINGhabit.com, the world’s top reading engagement program. freereadingtraining.com“To thank your audience, I'd like to supply them with a complimentary e-copy of my book "Read, Lead & Succeed," which provides inspirational qu...
Andrena Sawyer is the President of P.E.R.K. Consulting, an advisory firm for small to mid-sized nonprofits and businesses, and the founder of the Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network (MCWEN). For her work with nonprofits and small businesses, she has received numerous awards including the Startup Africa Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award, The Black Business Review’s 40 Under 40, The International Alliance for Women World of Difference 100 Award, the Women Owned Small Bu...
Charissa Sims is the host of the International Podcast, “You, Inspired”, #1 Best Selling author of Change Your Energy Change Your Life, Best Selling Children’s book author, entrepreneur, mom, teacher, corporate consultant and spiritual healer. She has studied meditation, spiritual healing and has learned to master her own healing abilities. For over ten years, she has worked as a spiritual healer and has changed people’s lives in the areas of releasing spirits, relationship cord cutting...
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a mental health trailblazer, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, and media expert who is “Changing the way we view and treat children’s mental health”. FORBES magazine called her, “A thought leader in children’s mental health”. Her work has helped thousands reverse the most challenging conditions: ADHD, anxiety, mood, Lyme, and PANS/PANDAS using PROVEN holistic therapies. She is featured on dozens of media outlets.To learn more...
Author and TED speaker Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS, is a self-described “Humanity Propulsion Engineer.” Nate is the author of several books, including the children’s book series, “The Amazing World of STEM,” and his history-making book, “Raising Supaman.”As a zealous advocate that every person has an opportunity to maximize their human potential, Nate regularly shares through books, courses, workshops, and conferences a backward design life process initially created to help his unborn child...
Daniel is the co-founder of Spacemakers®, a productivity consulting group for busy leaders. As a trainer, coach and keynote speaker, Daniel has worked with CEO’s, executives, and other senior professionals throughout Australia and beyond. His professional history includes leadership roles in physiotherapy, health management, project management and Christian ministry.In this episode, Denise & Daniel talk about how to balance productivity and connection in our demanding, modern society.&nbs...