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Today's "professional" takes on many different forms, has different skills, and looks different from decades past. Join John and Tony as they unpack different topics at the intersection of personal and professional development. They will draw from the wisdom of contemporary minds, research, their businesses and careers, and client coaching experience to improve your experience of life and work. This podcast was created to start conscious conversations aimed at amplifying our humanity in our professional and personal lives. Thanks for listening!
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In this episode of The Present Professional, host introduces special guest Andrea Edmondson, who works with executives to elevate their energy and manage stress for peak performance. Andrea shares her journey from education to her current role, focusing on understanding behavior and social-emotional aspects. Together, they discuss how the body and mind respond to high-pressure situations, offering insights beyond surface-level reactions. Tune in to explore the mechanics of handling stress at ...
In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony delve into managing change. They discuss how change is inevitable and share techniques for embracing it as a fundamental aspect of life. The conversation explores the importance of evolving and becoming the next version of ourselves, highlighting the practices, people, and systems that can support us through various transitions in our careers, lives, and minds. Tune in to gain insights on navigating change and empowering yourself thro...
Today on The Present Professional, special guest JJ DiGeronimo, a three-time award-winning author, shares insights to empower you in your life and career. we unpack the concept of the oasis of success and the three obstacles high-impact professionals face. Tune in to discover strategies, mindfulness, and energetic practices to enhance your personal and professional development.In this inspiring episode, JJ DiGeronimo shares invaluable insights on overcoming self-doubt and perfectionism to pur...
In this episode of The Present Professional, they delve into Cal Newport's book "Deep Work" to tackle the challenges of living in a hyper-distracted world. They discuss statistics revealing how much time is spent on online communication and internet surfing, emphasizing the difference between feeling busy and being truly productive. They share personal insights and experiences related to deep work, highlighting the importance of minimizing distractions to focus on meaningful tasks that drive ...
This episode of The Present Professional explores the power of visualization in personal and professional development. They discuss the importance of having a vision for the future, emphasizing that if you can see it, you can believe and achieve it. They share their processes for developing a vision and highlight the significance of having a clear picture of how you want to shape your life and become who you aspire to be. Whether personally or professionally, creating a concrete vision for yo...
In this episode of The Present Professional, hosts John & Tony introduce special guest Julia Rock. She is an employment expert and career coach passionate about transforming workplace dynamics to create collective success between organizations and their employees.As a senior finance and accounting leader in the oil and gas sector, Julia has personally overcome workplace burnout, disengagement, and inequality to coach and empower 1000+ employees to build meaningful careers. She has been fe...
In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony discuss the concept of essentialism and its relevance in today's high-achieving society. They reference the book "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown, which explores the importance of learning to say no and focusing on what truly matters amidst the complexity of modern life. The hosts emphasize the timeliness of this topic, given the increasing pressure to overachieve and the growing prioritization of mental health. Tune in to discover how ...
In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony discuss the concept of executive presence and its three pillars. They emphasize the importance of being in control of oneself and one's actions rather than relying on position or authority. To delve deeper into the topic, they recommend referring to the book "Executive Presence" by Sylvia Ann Hewitt. Tune in to learn more about cultivating executive presence and its impact on personal and professional development.Visit our WEBSITE&nbs...
This episode of The Present Professional explores the art of thriving in the modern workplace. This enlightening episode delves into the heart of human connection and how it can transform our work environment. Explore the profound impact of creating authentic connections at work with us.We have become increasingly elusive of authentic connections in a world where technology often mediates our interactions. The essence of creating a strong and collaborative work culture lies in building genuin...
In this episode, we start the conversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We've touched on it throughout many different episodes, but here we unpack why it needs to remain a critical business focus moving forward. We also discuss its impact on your own personal and professional development and the human qualities behind its difficulties in implementation.This topic is near and dear to our hearts, both men of color in professional environments. Ultimately, many uncomfortable conversation...
In this episode, we discuss preparation strategies for leading a group experience. You'll be able to apply them whether or not you're preparing to organize a conference, talk, or conduct a meeting with your church group. People have different learning styles, and how to reach the most people starts with how you prepare.We'll touch on many of our experiences leading group workshops, giving talks, and leading meetings at different parts of our career and how it has shifted as we've grown. Our p...
Thank you for joining us on this journey to 50 episodes! We wouldn't be here without you, our listeners. We're eternally grateful for you.In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Rose Williams join us for a conversation on being well and incorporating programs that support it in our institutions. Rose brings a strong background in Public Health to her understanding of higher education and the student life landscape. She is the Associate Director for Student Wellness at Elon University, work...
Take a stroll with us through our view of how the online ecosystem has changed how we do business. So many things before A.I. have changed how we approach life and business, and it serves us to look back on the journey.We discuss the tools that have made a difference in our lives, careers, and businesses. Sometimes it isn't easy to think about life without some of the commonplace tools we have today. Take videoconferencing, for example. The huge portion of the workforce that has transferred t...
Revisit one of our favorite episodes this week. Coming into the halfway point of the year, listening to Terry will light a fire under you to continue investing in yourself and growing through the rest of 2023. Thank you for being a part of The Present Professional Community.----In this week's episode, we're joined by a special guest, Terry Williams, aka Terry The Trainer, to discuss the mind-body connection and tips and strategies for you to take them both to the next level. We all chime in w...
In this episode, we discuss the headwinds we face when setting and meeting our own deadlines. Procrastination can show up in so many sneaky ways. The best one is where we end up doing other things that feel productive to avoid the feeling of not showing up to do our real work. It can also help you slow down and bring about divergent thinking to create your best work after pausing on a project. On the other hand, it can lead to not fulfilling our dreams and purpose when it gets to a point wher...
In this episode, we discuss overcoming one of the key fears in becoming the best version of ourselves. We're tribal beings, and belonging has been important for our survival for millennia. Yet, this primal fear still lives within us and shows up to keep us small and living with the familiar.We discuss strategies to step out of comparison and focus on becoming better than previous versions of ourselves. Also, tools to rationalize fears when our minds start to blow things out of proportion to i...
Have you ever made eye contact with a stranger that ended up being the person you needed to meet at that point in your life? Have you ever experienced the same words or phrases being repeated around you throughout your week? You can ignore these occurrences as mere coincidences, or you can engage the flow of life and see what it has in store for you.There are a lot of new-age insights out there about manifesting your dream life and being able to create the life you want by believing that it a...
This episode discusses the key takeaways from Martin Linsky and Ronald Heifetz's book, Leadership on the Line. The concepts in this book could not be more relevant with the pace of change. As the way we work and live rapidly evolves, it will not only produce technical problems with straightforward solutions. Instead, the challenges we will face are adaptive, requiring a fundamental shift in how we do business and navigate our worlds.Leadership on the line presents the dangers of leadership fo...
Today we're joined by a special guest, Jessica Valentine Patterson, certified coach, yoga teacher, change management, and people development professional. In this episode, you'll be inspired by her path of personal and professional development and how they've merged to support the life she lives today.You'll learn the essentials of wellness in the workplace. At the same time, the majority of the conversation focuses on finding your unique path, how to take responsibility for your wellness, an...
Originally aired September 22nd, 2022, Becoming Resilient is more relevant than ever as we enter into Mental Health Awareness Month. Start being proactive with your mental health today by cultivating resilience in your life. Thank you for listening!----In this episode, we define what resilience means to us and then move straight into strategies we've utilized to become more resilient throughout our lives and careers, as well as those from the latest research.Resilience starts with building yo...
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