Mind Your Leadership

In this captivating episode of "Mind Your Leadership," we delve into the remarkable journey of Doug Patton, Founder and CEO of Patton Design, who has harnessed the power of his inner creativity to achieve unprecedented success across multiple domains. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped to embark on your own creative exploration. Throughout the past three decades, Doug has created over 300 products in 40 different international market categories. He has worked closely with several Fortune 500 CEOs, offering visionary concepts, strategies, and innovative products for companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Disney, IBM, and more. Additionally, Doug had the opportunity to be a featured contestant on ABC-TV's "American Inventor," a show produced by Simon Cowell. Be sure to grab a copy of Doug's new book, "Inspirations of Creativity: Quotes from Conquering the Chaos of Creativity" and join the movement to embrace your creative potential today. Whether you're leading a team, managing a business, or striving for personal growth, Doug Patton's insights are sure to illuminate your path to unlocking your inner creativity.

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Alka Patel, diving deep into the concept of having our own lifestyle and exploring the transformative power of lifestyle changes.  In this episode we’ll explore ways to enhance our overall well-being, make meaningful improvements in our day-to-day lives, and create a thriving existence for ourselves and those around us. Join me as we unravel the secrets to living a fulfilling life. Dr. Patel is a Lifestyle Doctor, Coach, and General Practitioner, who amplifies health as a skill and an asset. Her mission is for inspired individuals and bold businesses alike to create compassionate lifestyle changes for happy, healthy living, and connected workplace wellness.  One of Dr. Patel’s greatest passions is to empower and equip you to connect to your DNA to Discover, Notice and Activate who you are, what you want, and where you are going. With her Stress Modifying Age Reversing Techniques, she uses cutting edge science to map lifestyle changes to biometrics.  Dr. Patel is the founder of Lifestyle First®, creator of Lifestyle First Formula®, and host of The Lifestyle First Podcast. Her TEDx talk “Health is a Verb, Not a Noun” evokes the emotion behind the need to create health as a skill, and she is regularly featured in the media and on stages around the world.

Matt Hoffman, a Partner and the Head of Talent @M13,  is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for his expertise in building and scaling businesses. With a keen eye for emerging trends and disruptive technologies, Matt has established himself as a leading figure in the startup ecosystem. With a passion for supporting the next generation of founders, Matt actively contributes to the entrepreneurial community. He frequently speaks at industry events and serves as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing his knowledge and expertise to help others succeed. Matt's role in M13 involves coaching portfolio company founders on hiring the best talent and building healthy and high-performing cultures.  Today we’ll speak about how to prepare for the future of work. What we’ll need to do differently in order to thrive in the new imagined workplaces.

Lily Zheng (they/them) is a no-nonsense Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion speaker, strategist, and consultant who helps organizations and leaders achieve the DEI outcomes they aspire to. A dedicated practitioner and advocate named a Forbes D&I Trailblazer, 2021 DEI Influencer, and LinkedIn Top Voice on Racial Equity, Lily's work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and NPR. Their most recent book, DEI Deconstructed, outlines how any leader can achieve DEI outcomes through cutting edge, accountable, and effective practices. In this episode we will speak about how to help leaders to progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion outcomes, what the challenges are, and how to overcome them to lead a thriving organization You can find more about Lily here: https://lilyzheng.co/home/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilyzheng308/

Today I'm speaking with Claudia Miller. Claudia is a Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations with a focus on Women and Women of Color. She's worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients + has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a Workforce Development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts to decrease unemployment rates for persons of color. She's also the Creator & Host of "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" podcast. Due to her client's success, she's been featured multiple times in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global, and Business Insider put her in their top global list of Top Innovative Career Coaches. Today we will speak about How we can climb the corporate ladder, How we can provide strategic insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline, and much more.

Today I'm speaking with Luke Battye. Luke is a behavioral scientist and innovation expert who has helped teams at major organizations such as Nike, Intel, McDonald's, The Red Cross, and many more, to navigate complex strategic challenges that unlock growth. His consultancy, Sprint Valley, is trusted by Fortune 100 & FTSE 250 clients, as well as Private Equity firms, to help their teams navigate complex strategic challenges that unlock growth. Today we will speak about is there a formula? If yes, what is the formula for igniting a culture of innovation and how to employ the change and how to help them solve novel problems.

Arthur Woods is a social entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ advocate working at the intersection of equity, inclusion, and technology. He was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40 by BEQ. He is the author of the national best-selling book, Hiring for Diversity, a global keynote speaker, having delivered 3 TEDx talks; and has contributed to Harvard Business Review, FastCompany, and Forbes. Arthur is a Partner at Plenty Search, an executive search firm for venture-backed startups with a strong track record on diversity, and the creator of the first Equal Hiring Index to assess and benchmark inclusive hiring practices. Today, we'll discuss the topic of inclusive leadership and how to empower your team to perform at their best. We'll explore strategies and best practices that can help you create a culture of inclusion and encourage diverse perspectives, ideas, and contributions from everyone on your team. By the end of this discussion, you'll have a better understanding of how to lead inclusively and effectively leverage the strengths of your team.

In one of my past podcast episodes from September 2021, amidst the pandemic, I chatted with Dr. Carole Robin about how expressing our emotions can help us stay present and connect with others. With all the stress, anxiety, and grief caused by the pandemic, it's more important than ever to acknowledge and express our emotions. Doing so can help build trust and connections with our colleagues, leading to better teamwork. Plus, it's a great way to stay focused on the present moment and navigate the constant changes in the workplace. So, let's create a culture that encourages us to express ourselves freely and without judgment, for the sake of our mental wellness and stronger workplace relationships. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It’s all about connection!  You know this feeling that you meet someone, and it feels as you have known each other for decades? This is how I felt when I connected with Dr. Carole Robin.  I had the privilege to host Dr. Carole Robin as a guest on my podcast. Dr. Carole Robin is the author of the book Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues. She is an award-winning teacher in leadership and director of the Arbuckle Leadership Fellows Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business before co-founding Leaders in Tech, which brings the principles and process of “Touchy Feely” to executives in Silicon Valley. In this episode, we talk about the importance of showing up as leaders, how to bring our complete selves to the workplace, and the importance of expressing our emotions to be present and connect.  To learn more about the book: ⁠https://connectandrelate.com

In This episode I’m speaking with Marc Reifenrath Marc is the CEO & Co-founder of Spinutech, a full-service digital marketing agency with 150+ team members across the U.S. In that capacity, he understands firsthand how critical a company’s culture is to achieving and maintaining success. Marc has helped Spinutech grow from a college start-up to one of the premier full-service digital marketing agencies in the country. The secret ingredient? Company values that are truly lived, including a commitment to “Get Better Every Day”. Marc would be the first to tell you that Spinutech would not be what it is today without a team of people who are as invested in each other’s growth and success as they are in delivering the best for their clients. Outside of growing his team and working with clients, Marc enjoys family time, golfing, and traveling — in that order. In this episode, we will understand first hand how to create a culture that enables engagement in the workplace and enables people to show up fully, and be creative and innovative.

In This episode I’m speaking with Amelia Wilcox. Amelia is the Founder and CEO of Nivati, a leader in corporate massage and mental health services since 2010. Nivati is a high-growth B2B company whose platform provides employee stress management tools that arm businesses with actionable data and positive employee experiences to improve wellbeing, boost morale, and increase engagement. Amelia has exponentially grown her company from a solo living-room service business to an international technology brand. Amelia has been named to the 40 Under 40 and Inc 5000 lists and spends her free time mentoring other female founders and raising her three daughters in Midway, Utah. In the episode we will speak about mental health as a central component in the workplace and what do employers need to do to help their employees decrease challenges and increase their mental health.

In This episode I’m speaking with Liz Kislik. Liz is a management consultant and executive coach, and a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her TEDx “Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It” has received more than 400,000 views. She specializes in developing high performing leaders and workforces, and for 30 years has helped family-run businesses, national nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies like American Express, Girl Scouts, Staples, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems. She received her BA from Yale University and earned an MBA in Management from NYU. In this episode, Liz will offer surprising insights and successful techniques for mastering collaboration, conflict, talent development, and employee engagement.

In This episode I’m speaking with Susan Mackenty Brady Susan is the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership at Simmons University and the first CEO of The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership.   Susan advises leadership teams on how to work together effectively and create cultures of inclusion and gender equality in their organizations.  She is passionate about working with leaders at all levels to fully realize—and manifest—their leadership potential.   . Susan wrote and published 4 books, including the bestseller “Arrive & Thrive: 7 Essential Practices of Women Navigating Leadership”.   In this episode we speak about what we should do in order to arrive at Drive, how to master our inner-critic, How to overcome our ego and much more

In This episode I’m speaking with David Nour. David is a senior leadership/board advisor, educator, executive coach, and best-selling author. David is internationally recognized as the leading expert on application of strategic relationships in profitable growth, sustained innovation, and lasting change. He's the author of 11 books including bestsellers Relationship Economics, Co-Create and Curve Benders. David's unique insights have been featured in various prominent publications. He's a professor in Emory University's Business School and he's the host of the popular Curve Benders podcast. Today we will speak about the evolution of leadership, what are the key trends that the global pandemic has accelerated and what are the new pillars of thinking and leading differently.

In this episode I will speak with Gali Bloch Liran Gali is the Founder & CEO of The Human Founder - Leadership & Performance Executive Coaching Firm for Entrepreneurs, Startups & VCsm where she focuses on developing the fundamental mindsets and practices which build sustainable and resilient entrepreneurs and startup companies. Gali has over 15 years of professional experience in law, strategy, business psychology, business development, management and marketing in multinational companies & startups both in Israel and abroad. She is also the host & producer of The Human Founder Podcast, discussing the mental aspects of the entrepreneurial journey, where she hosts leading tech CEOs & investors, for a behind-the-scenes conversation. Follow Gali's Podcast here: https://www.galiblochliran.com/thehumanfounderpodcast In this episode we will speak about the main challenges of entrepreneurs and leaders in scaling in growing the businesses and which mindset they need to adopt in order to succeed and increase their resilience.

In this episode I will speak with Dr. Christian Busch Christian is an internationally known expert in the areas of Innovation, Purpose Driven Leadership, and Serendipity. Christian is the author of the book "The Serendipity Mindset - the Art and Science of Creating Good Luck". He's the director of the CGA Global Economy Program at NYU, and also teaches at the London School of Economics. He's the Co-Founder of Leaders on Purpose, the Sandbox Network, and the former director of LSE's Innovation Lab.  He works with senior executives and governments around the world. He's the member of the World Economic Forum, WEF's Expert Forum, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and on the Thinkers50 Radar list of the 30 thinkers most likely to shape the future. In this podcast we will speak about how we can cultivate Serendipity in order to create better results for ourselves and others, increase creativity and innovations, and make our lives richer.

In this episode I will speak with Bessi Graham. Bessi is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to bring “doing good” and “making money” back together. Bessi brings an unparalleled perspective on what makes change happen. In her podcast, “Both/And with Bessi Graham”, She teaches people to quiet the noise of the demands and opinions of others and hear their own voice more clearly so they can contribute from a place of authenticity. In this episode we will speak about how we can bring “doing good” and “making money” back together, and we will explore how entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders can better connect to themselves and their own voice in order to bring their added values, and lead a meaningful life.

In this episode, I will speak with Rotem Kazir. Rotem, an entrepreneur coach, is helping tech founders keep their focus and wellbeing while riding the rollercoaster of the startup journey. As a former senior HR executive and consultant at some very successful startups (and also some unsuccessful ones), Rotem has seen the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, working very closely with Co-founders and executive teams, experiencing both the joys of success and the hard blows of failure. When Covid hit in 2020, the new reality steered her into using her coaching skills with the CEOs, and together they discovered the incredible impact of Satya coaching on the performance and mental wellbeing of founders. In this episode we will differentiate between consulting and coaching, talk about the importance of vulnerability and to what extent, learn how to practice freedom and establish the importance of the entrepreneur's need for emotional support.

In this episode, I will speak with Lisa Morton.  Lisa is the CEO and founder of Roland Dransfield, one of the most established communications agencies in Manchester, England.  For the last 24 years, Lisa and her team worked to create meaningful, lasting business relationships that create both business growth and social impact. Lisa’s commitment to purpose-driven work is exemplified by Roland Dransfield’s “We Built This City” podcast, a podcast series which hears from Mancunians (a native or inhabitant of Manchester) who put the heart into Greater Manchester. In this episode we will speak about how leaders and businesses communicate their values in a transparent and authentic way, and why it's so crucial. Why is it important to implement transparent communication and what does it mean? What are the other mistakes we're making as leaders and individuals in communication?

In this episode, I will speak with Ed Evarts. Ed is the founder and president of Excellius Leadership Development, a Boston-based coaching organization. He works with successful leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can manage themselves more productively. Ed is also the host of Be Brave@Work, a weekly podcast in which leaders share stories about bravery—or the lack of it—and the impact their choices have had on their career progression. Ed is the author of 2 books:  “Raise Your Visibility & Value” and “Drive Your Career” In this episode, we speak about navigating between life and work. What needs to be done in order to show up fully and be in the place we want to be.

Heenle Turner is the Vice President of Content and Consulting at the ALL IN Company and a certified HR Professional passionate about finding creative solutions to help businesses succeed. She has provided consulting services to more than 200 businesses of varying sizes and industries. This extensive experience uniquely positions her to collaborate with entrepreneurs when it comes to recruiting, hiring and retaining 5-Star Employees: committed candidates who share the company’s values and go above and beyond to achieve results. In this episode, we will speak of what it takes to recruit the right people and create an environment to engage talented employees.