Value Through Vulnerability

You can access the free Have Courage summit here -> https://my.visme.co/projects/4d8e0rdy-have-courage-e-book Kenny Marmerella D’ Cruz kindly joined me as part of the Have Courage summit previously with 3 of the key insights that I took away from our conversation being: - Self-acceptance - Setting boundaries - Truly feel your feelings Kenny can be contacted via the following means: Website - https://www.kennydcruz.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/KennyDCruz LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennydcruz/ Bio: Kenny is “The Man Whisperer" (Newsweek) who helps men achieve their life, relationship and career goals. He facilitates workshops, works privately with individuals and partners, has held men’s groups for sixteen years and trains men, women, therapists, coaches - anyone who wants to communicate better with men, to hold safe, conscious spaces to allow men to be heard and turn around their lives. Kenny’s incredible life journey has taken him from refugee camps, through overcoming OCD and

You can access the free Have Courage summit here -> https://my.visme.co/projects/4d8e0rdy-have-courage-e-book Kimberly Davis kindly joined me as part of the Have Courage summit previously with 3 of the key insights that I took away from our conversation being: - Have integrity with yourself - We have choices - It is not 'all or nothing' Kimberly can be contacted via the following means: Website - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlydavisonstage/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/OnStageKimberly LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlydavisonstage/ Bio: An expert on authentic leadership, Kimberly Davis shares her inspirational message of personal power, responsibility, and impact with organizations across the country and teaches leadership programs world-wide; most notably, her program “OnStage Leadership” which runs in NYC and Dallas, TX.  Additionally, Kimberly teaches Authentic Influence and Executive Presence for Southern Methodist University’s (SMU) Cox School of Business' Executive Ed

You can access the free Have Courage summit here -> https://my.visme.co/projects/4d8e0rdy-have-courage-e-book Peter Bregman kindly joined me as part of the Have Courage summit previously with 3 of the key insights that I took away from our conversation being: - the stuff that you do that is important is scary - be willing to 'feel' everything - believe that you and everybody else is great Peter can be contacted via the following means: Website - https://bregmanpartners.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/peterbregman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterbregman/ Bio: Peter Bregman is CEO of Bregman Partners, a company that helps senior leaders and teams work more effectively together to achieve the company’s most critical business results. For over 30 years, he has helped leaders develop their leadership skills, build aligned, collaborative teams, and overcome obstacles to drive results for their organizations. He has implemented his proprietary solutions with CEOs and senior leaders in many

You can access the free Have Courage summit here -> https://my.visme.co/projects/4d8e0rdy-have-courage-e-book Debra's book Inclusion Branding is an amazing read and can be found here -> https://www.ruhglobal.com/inclusion-branding/ Debra Ruh kindly joined me as part of the Have Courage summit previously with 3 of the key insights that I took away from our conversation being: - Look behind ones label/title - Celebrating who we are - Be a creator and not just consumer of content Debra can be contacted via the following means: Website - https://www.ruhglobal.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/debraruh LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraruh/ Bio: Ruh Global is a Strategic Consulting Firm that specializes in Disability Inclusion, Accessibility & the Aging Marketplace, ICT & Built Barriers Accessibility, Inclusive Design, Unconcious Bias, WomenInTech, SDGs, CRPD, ADA, Section 508, and Digital Inclusion. Ruh Global is proud to work with governments to help implement the UN Conventio

You can access the free Have Courage summit here -> https://my.visme.co/projects/4d8e0rdy-have-courage-e-book David McGlennen kindly joined me as part of the Have Courage summit previously with 3 of the key insights that I took away from our conversation being: - Get comfortable being uncomfortable - Invest in yourself - The power of intentionality David can be contacted via the following means: Twitter - https://twitter.com/DavidMcGlennen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmcglennen/ Bio: Prior to starting Impact Leadership Consulting LLC, David spent over 30 years in the insurance and employee benefits industry as a general agent, broker/consultant, and wellness compliance expert.   He has been part of several entrepreneurial endeavors including Bravo Wellness LLC where he was Vice President Business Development.  Bravo went from startup to first round funding in 5 years and he was instrumental in driving their explosive sales growth. David formed his company in 2015 and is a

You can access the free Have Courage summit here -> https://my.visme.co/projects/4d8e0rdy-have-courage-e-book Claude Silver kindly joined me as part of the Have Courage summit previously with 3 of the key insights that I took away from our conversation being: - Removing limiting beliefs - Backing one’s self - Big & little courage Claude can be contacted via the following means: Website - https://vaynermedia.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/claudesilver LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/ Bio: Claude is an emotional optimist, coach, manager, and mentor. As the first ever Chief Heart Officer at Vayner Media, she works for 800 Humans and is in touch with the heartbeat of every single person in the company. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valuevulnerability/message

You can access the free Have Courage summit here -> https://my.visme.co/projects/4d8e0rdy-have-courage-e-book Paul McGregor kindly joined me as part of the Have Courage summit previously with 3 of the key insights that I took away from our conversation being: - Vulnerability as a strength - Looking past materialism - Your definitions of happiness Paul can be contacted via the following means: Website - http://www.pmcgregor.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/pmcgregorcom LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcgregorcom/ Bio: With little warning signs, Paul lost his Dad to suicide in 2009. At just 18, he struggled to deal with it. But a few years later, after battling with depression himself, he finally seeked help and started to answer the question that was dragging him down... "why did he do it?" 10 years later, he shares his story to hopefully inspire others suffering in silence to get the help they deserve. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valuevulnerability/message

I was very grateful that Steve joined me for this conversation where we both share, openly and vulnerably, our respective experiences of stepping into gratitude. In addition, we meander through connection, belonging, fear and more. Steve can be contacted via the following means: Web - https://www.gratitudeatwork.ca/#home-1 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveforangratefulceo/ Steve's bio: My dream is 1 billion happier people. I began exploring the relationship between gratitude and philanthropic giving while completing my Masters at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Since then, I’ve been writing and conducting practice-based gratitude research and teaching the habits of gratefulness... close to fifteen years now. What has emerged is our science-based program, Gratitude At Work. It's a simple, yet innovative approach to thriving leadership and business growth. I founded Gratitude at Work in 2007 and started hosting conversations in my community which have since grown into work with

My personal reflections 86 episodes in and some musings around the upcoming UK election #HumansFirst --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valuevulnerability/message

This was a wonderful conversation with Lubna as we meandered through story-telling, purpose meaning, vulnerability, awareness, motherhood, culture, leadership and so much more. Her TEDx talk can be found here -> https://youtu.be/2QO8sV7AiUY Lubna can be contacted via the following means: Website - http://www.lubnaforzley.com/ Website - www.stories.co.ae LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubnaforzley/ Bio: Lubna Forzley is the Managing Director of Stories, a consulting firm, which helps companies and leaders create stories worth sharing. A speaker, writer and moderator, Lubna often speaks in conferences and events on various topics including: Storytelling; Disruptive Corporate Cultures; Working with Purpose; Women & Leadership, and Personal branding. She most recently did a TEDx talk on ‘Disrupting with Purpose & Creating a Story Worth Sharing’, and regularly moderates major events, including Euromoney Conferences Prior to starting her own consulting, Lubna worked for more than 15 years i

I absolutely loved this conversation with Heather who shared rich context as to why she is as driven as she is to ensure everyone has a voice, especially those that are inadvertently silenced. We have a wide-ranging and flowing conversation that touches on vulnerability, awareness, mindset, adversity, leadership and so much more. Heather's TEDx talk can be found here -> https://youtu.be/-bp4-IHyf50 Heather can be contacted via the following means: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatheryounger/ Website - https://customerfanatix.com/ Bio: Heather Younger is the best-selling author, international TEDx speaker on adversity, podcast host on leadership, facilitator and coach, she has earned her reputation as “The Employee Whisperer”. Her experiences as a CEO, entrepreneur, manager, attorney, writer, coach, listener, speaker, collaborator and mother all lend themselves to a laser-focused clarity into what makes employees of organizations and companies – large and small - tick. Heather has facilitate

This was a simply sensational conversation that meandered through mindset, trust, vulnerability, mental health, culture and so much more. I especially loved being able to talk to someone that is both deeply academic AND fully awake spiritually, it made for an amazing conversation. Bart can be contacted via the following means: Website – https://bartscholtissen.nl/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-scholtissen-04a7a630/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bartscholtissen/ Wif Hof Method website - https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Bio: I am Bart Scholtissen: Back To Your Nature Coach, Wim Hof Method Academy Instructor, Soul Scientist, Speaker. My specific expertise is guiding change and transformation on each level in individuals or teams. Once trained as a PhD. in Neuropsychology, now passionately engaged in balancing ‘evidence based’ with ‘experience based’ with the mission to bring people closer to their own nature and make this world a more balanced and beautiful place. I left the academic wo

I absolutely loved this conversation with Amanda, despite us having a battle with wifi throughout :-)   We covered do much including creativity, story-telling, self-worth, relationships, vulnerability, awareness and much more.  Email - amanda@truetointention.com Web- https://truetointention.com/ The Message Matrix program is recommended if people are interested in getting their stories out. Amanda's programme 'Character to Co-Author' is for people who wish to heal their story. Bio: As a Personal Brand Strategist and Messenger Guide, Amanda Johnson helps aspiring speakers, authors, and coaches craft their message, expertise, and stories for maximum impact on their audience, their brand, and their bottom line AND heal their st*ries and lives in the process. After years of engaging, clarifying, and helping others develop powerful messages [as a Student, Teacher, and Master Writing Coach], Amanda uncovered her own. The decision to share it launched her on a journey of personal and professional tra

Today was another wonderfully engaging, varied and inspiring conversation, this time with Steve Keith, founder of The Branding Man. We discussed inclusion, culture, vulnerability and young people at depth, whilst also meandering into mental health, listening, curiosity and so much more. Steve can be contacted via the following means: Web - thebrandingman.co.uk Twitter - https://twitter.com/thebrandingman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekeith-thebrandingman/ Bio: When it comes to supporting young people in their transition from education into the world work we are failing to use inclusive strategies which help them to better understand their future career options. I work with student employers to create inclusive brand campaigns and experiences that help young people to access the world of work, using the power of storytelling. I am also the host of the My Career Story podcast, a weekly insight into the many career stories that have shaped the people behind them. Find out more at thebrandingm

A deeply human podcast that gets ‘below the surface’ of our humanity. Topics such as vulnerability, mindset, trust, courage, inclusion, listening, purpose, values, wellbeing, mental health and more are discussed in free flowing, organic conversations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valuevulnerability/message

I absolutely LOVED this conversation with John who has such a diverse background in distressed debt and finance, but now mentors tens of new startups. We cover a range of topics, directly and indirectly, including leadership, innovation, mindset, community, mission, inclusion, diversity, awareness, mentoring and lots more. The charity that John supports via his crazy marathon's and Ultras includes -> http://bensfriends.org/ John can be contacted via the following means: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-stamler-852b268/ Techstars - https://www.techstars.com/ Bio: Experienced Board Member, Mentor and Advisor with a demonstrated history of working in the internet industry. Skilled in Leveraged Finance, Distressed Debt, Healthcare, Structured Finance, Investment Management, and Hedge Funds.  Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) focused in Economics and Organizational Behavioral Management from Brown University. You can also find out more about Garry as fol

I really loved this conversation with Joey who is one of the most matter of fact, inspiring and congruent people I know in the HR leadership space. We discuss current and future challenges & opportunities of HR leveraging their unique position, whilst meandering into Joey's early life influences,  leadership, vulnerability, empathy, trust, mindset and lots more. The event that Joey will be speaking at this week can be found here https://events.economedia.bg/event/135 I include Joey's podcast with Cecile of Ultimate Software that he referenced:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-life-coffee/id1031048631?i=1000452776391  Joey can be contacted via the following means:  Website - https://jumpstart-hr.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/joeyvpriceHR  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyvprice/  Bio: Joey Price is an award-winning Human Resources executive, business coach, thought leader, and professor. He is the founder of Jumpstart:HR, LLC, an HR Consulting Pra

I absolutely loved this conversation with Olga who blends a wonderful mix of deep experience in neuroscience and a deep passion for developing love-based cultures. Olga offers a wonderful description of vulnerability, we go deep into emotion, fear, self-awareness, mindset, loyalty, purpose and just so much more.  I learned so much from Olga during this discussion and I am confident you will also. Olga can be contacted via the following means: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-piehler-86241057/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mywyio Web - https://www.mywy.io/ Bio: I LOVE people. I believe we are walking miracles and as such we all possess our own special gifts. I also believe that it is our responsibility, to share those gifts with the world. That is how we repay to the universe the investment it made in our creation. It’s the Law of Economics at its core as Napoleon Hill stresses in his book Think and Grow Rich written in 1937 - “you don’t get something for nothing.” I believe that an orga

I really enjoyed learning about Nuria's unique gifts of blending her engineering expertise and a deep passion around rehumanising work. Nuria covered so much ground in a super accessible way including hitting all the key elements of this podcast such as vulnerability, leadership, mindset, inclusion, courage, and awareness whilst speaking to leadership, culture, systemic shifts, #HumansFirst, personalisation of work and service and so much more - just a fantastic conversation. Nuria's Hacking HR event in Zurich takes place on Oct 24th with tickets available here -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hacking-hr-forum-zurich-fall-2019-tickets-72368248379 The Ignite Conference that she kindly connected myself and others to is taking place across 23-24th Oct in St Gallen with tickets available here -> https://www.ignite-movement.com/conference-2019 Nuria can be contacted via the following means: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nuriarojoruiz/ Website - https://otra-consulting.com/ Bio: I am helping co

I really enjoyed going deep into a conversation around values with Christine today. Christine truly has a wonderful grace and presence and was an absolute joy to talk to.  We had a diverse conversation touching on core values, leadership, culture, self-talk, being good enough and she offered some great ideas and insights to live a more values-aligned life. Christine can be contacted via the following means: Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChristineLocher LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinelocher/ Website - https://christinelocher.me/contact/ Christine's book Values-Based can be found here -> https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RNGQQNH Bio: Christine Locher is a coach, author and leadership consultant, working with individuals and organizations to bring about positive change by helping them tap into their values and then making real changes based on this.  Basically, a way to go deep that is workable in a business setting without scaring people off, and then making it practical so thi