Lead With Impact

Ep. #53 Dr. Amir Rashidian on Leading A Stress-Free Life   Holding Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Human Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic, Dr. Amir A. Rashidian is the founder of the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center. Established in 2006 and serving over 18,000 patient visits annually, the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center focuses on high-tech diagnostics to detect and correct disturbances in the nervous system. The doctors at the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center, promoting drugless health solutions, work with patients to eliminate the causes of disease and not merely the suppression of symptoms.   As a consultant, Dr. Amir has worked with 18 chiropractic practices, 16 of which were startup businesses that all reached profitability within the first 3 months of business launch. Dr. Rashidian attributes his success in opening practices to an intensive systematized marketing plan implemented 3 months prior to business launch. He has personally opened two very successful chiropractic practices.

Claudette Rowley is a Speaker, Bestselling Author, Consultant, and Syndicated Radio Host. The CEO of Cultural Brilliance, Claudette is a change management consultant, cultural designer, and executive coach who is passionate about helping leaders and organizations resolve complex organizational problems in ways that honor the intelligence of their cultural system and the brilliance of their people.   SHOW NOTES * How Claudette helps people * How experiencing good and bad jobs paved the way for a new career * The definition of a toxic culture * Claudette's biggest struggle in starting her own business * How Claudette found her zone of genius * Why culture is so important * What is Cultural Brilliance? * The definition of a Brilliant Culture * How Claudette works with clients * The Brilliance Manifesto * Why businesses lose their brilliance * How workplace culture resembles family culture * What is Adaptogen Design? * Claudette's mentors * Claudette's Impact Statement   You can connect with Claudette at www.cult

Throughout his career JP Laqueur has been creating understanding and connections between people and brands, buyers and sellers, companies and employees. He began his career at MCI, marketing some of the world’s very first Internet services, and seeing first-hand how a powerful brand – and a committed culture – could disrupt a 100-year old monopoly and change the world. Over the next twenty years, JP held senior tech industry marketing positions and founded a series of marketing and brand agencies – continuously honing his skills as a creative wordsmith, passionate storyteller, and student of human communications, branding, and corporate culture. JP holds a BA in Political Science from Hobart College, is a first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and can be found skiing, biking or hiking when not integrating brands and cultures.   SHOW NOTES * How story and brand drive success * How JP discovered the link between brand and culture * The importance of brand story * The marketplace is too transparent for inauthen

Therapist, author, podcast host, social media influencer, and thought leader Megan Bruneau is our guest for landmark Episode #50!   Quoted by Deepak Chopra as the “Millennials’ therapist,” Megan’s no-nonsense, relatable voice has garnered over 30m views and landed appearances on The T.D. Jakes Show, Good Morning America and New York 1 Morning News. Transparent about her own mental health, eating disorder history, frequent heartaches and uncertain entrepreneurial life in New York City, Megan’s vulnerable and humorous writing-style has inspired dozens of viral articles – making her a Huffington Post – homepage regular, MindBodyGreen, and Forbes favorite.   Megan has a master of arts in counseling psychology and a bachelor of arts in psychology and social work. With 12+ years experience providing crisis support, therapy, and coaching, she’s a Registered Clinical Counsellor and sees clients globally as a coach. By sharing her personal experiences alongside her professional expertise, Megan seeks to change the way

Adam Hudson is the co-founder of Reliable Education and a seven-figure Amazon seller. His companies have funded over 7,000 interest-free micro-loans to entrepreneurs in third world countries and they have also funded thousands of free eye surgeries for the blind in Indonesia, a country where more than 4 million people are blind because of curable eye diseases. Brian talks with Adam about turning a side hustle into a full-time business, the most important lessons of entrepreneurship, and how to lead through giving.   SHOW NOTES * How Adam helps people * How his side hustle turned into a thriving business * The right thing at the right time can make up for a lot of IQ points * The importance of objectivity * The real challenge of entrepreneurship * The skill of the future is innovation and the ability to think * Evaluating Amazon as a side hustle * How Adam embraced conscious capitalism * Adam's mentors * Focus on solving real problems at fair price   You can connect with Adam at www.reliable.education and on I

Ep 48 - Andrew Sirlin on The Psychology of Achievement   For over 25 years, Dr. Andrew Sirlin has dedicated his life to helping people develop a better quality of life for themselves and their families by finding a new perspective on health, wellness, happiness, and success. He is a top rated speaker and consultant on the impact of mindset on corporate performance and personal excellence.   Dr. Sirlin empowers his audiences to break old habits, expand their comfort zones, and set and achieve personal and professional goals. His lectures have been called engaging, enthusiastic, and enlightening and his innovative ideas on the topic of perspective have been credited with significantly changing the mental and physical wellbeing of members of his audience.   * Why everything starts with mindset * Using perspective to your advantage * People who are successful are willing to give their time and energy without wondering what's in it for them * Dr. Sirlin's journey to public speaking * The path from speaking failure

Barak Kassar shares his insights on career growth, branding, and storytelling.   Barak Kassar is co-founder of BKW Partners, a San-Francisco-based creative communications agency offering branding, design, and marketing. Before BKW, Barak founded Rassak Experience which merged into BKW. Before Rassak, he founded and served as CEO of INBOXTV, a pre-YouTube online video provider, and VP of Marketing for CHOW.com (acquired by CNET/CBS) and was an early marketing employee at Wink Communications (acquired by Liberty Media).    SHOW NOTES   * How Barak started his journey * The moment that inspired him to change * The hurdle that comes with setting prices * The never-ending challenge of delegation * The myth of strategy before details * The "one person" mindset * Why listening is the most important part of storytelling * The struggles of differentiation and creative risk * Why your greatest insecurity may be what makes you special * You can't ignore the culture around you, but you can be "you" in it   You can connec

Lee Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing, a 15 year old national agency that works with beloved and up-and-coming consumer, technology, and wine brands. An acclaimed communication strategist, Lee is known for her practical solutions to big problems.   Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high-producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time.   The author of Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making It Work at Work, Lee based the book on her experience with epically failing and then succeeding at retaining Millennials in her business. Her second book, The Boomerang Principle: Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty From Employees, published in 2017, is a pragmatic and actionable guide to creating high-performing work cultures ready for the future.   * The struggles Lee had to overcome * The business model that got you where you are is probably not the business model that will take you forward * What Lee learned from failing to retain Millenn

Cedric Bertelli is the Founder and Director of the Emotional Health Institute. He has been working with Emotional Resolution since 2009 in France and 2011 in the United States. In addition to working with clients individually, Cedric trains mental health professionals, leaders and educators across the US on Emotional Resolution.   * How Cedric helps people * Why we need Emotional Resolution * We are only as big as our fears allow us to be * Why hustling and grinding are overrated * How fear is at the root of our blockages * Why Cedric left a great career at Ritz-Carlton * Small emotions are the captains of our lives * How our brain's predictions drive our emotions * The step-by-step guide to resolving difficult emotions * How mastering your emotions makes you a better leader * You can change any emotion you can recognize   You can connect with Cedric at www.cedricbertelli.com   You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com

Chris Chancey is the founder of Amplio Recruiting, an agency that helps great companies hire dependable employees from the refugee workforce.  They have generated over $7M in revenue and placed over 4,000 refugees living in the US into full time employment over the past 4 years.   SHOW NOTES   * The two conditions that caused Chris to start his business * Why he almost quit * How he failed forward * The misconceptions Chris had to overcome * The advantages of employing refugees * Why Chris welcomes competition * How to encourage employee growth * What Chris hopes listeners will take away from our conversation   Connect with Chris at: www.ampliorecruiting.com www.refugeeworkforce.com   Connect with Brian at: www.brianrollo.com

Alexandria Agresta believes in creating a world where people fully align what they do to make money with what they do to experience meaning and fulfillment in their lives. This belief led her on a quest to create her own ideal, purpose-driven life. On her growth journey, she discovered life and business is simply comprised of 3 action steps: believing the universe is always working for you, embracing fierce courage, and getting a kick in the butt from people who love us. That's how she became the Empathetic Butt Kicker-- she'll give you a hug AND a butt whoopin' when you need it most.    She co-founded Purpose Pioneers, where she empowers the "post 9-5" purpose-driven coach to craft their business from the purpose UP, so they can move from chaos and confusion to confidence and certainty in their new path. In just 1 year, she and her purpose partner, Thomas, turned a little coaching company into a massive movement, created an entirely new and unique niche in the industry, became seen and valued as experts in t

Amanda Blanton is a wildly extroverted introvert who strives to make everyone smile. She currently serves the business community as the Marketing & Communications Manager for the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce in Upstate New York. She believes that change leads to growth and will try most anything once. She hosts her own radio show, where she interviews Chamber Members, but has never been on the other end of an interview.   SHOW NOTES * Moving Cross-Country and Embracing Change * Amanda's Biggest Mentor * Taking Uncomfortable Action * Why You Shouldn't Try To Be Everything To Everyone   You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com or brian@brianrollo.com   #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture  

Jess Todtfeld, CSP, is one of the leading communication and media training authorities in the U.S.  With more than 15 years as a communication trainer and consultant, Jess helps CEOs, business executives, spokespersons, public relations representatives, experts and authors to become more confident, more in control, and to create more results from their speaking engagements and media appearances.   He brings with him 13 years' experience as a TV producer for NBC, ABC, and FOX, having booked and produced over 5,000 segments.  Jess' time in front of the camera includes features reporting, guest spots on national/international news programs, and hosting of "America's Premiere Experts" and "Times Square Today" which has been broadcast on ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS affiliates in the U.S.SHOW NOTES * Open with fire! * Don't fake it until you make it - do this instead * Becoming a magnetic leader * Why it pays to surround yourself with people at the next level of whatever you do * Jess' personal Mission Statement   You c

Today's guest is Diane Lange, EdD, is a highly credentialed Leadership Coach, Trainer, Presenter and Internationally Published Author.   She is the founder of The Leadership Lane, a consultancy through which she coached, consulted, and trained employees in organizations including BAE, Lockheed Martin, and many others.   She has a Doctorate in Education specializing in Organizational Communication and Leadership from Northeastern University, a master's degree in TV, Radio and Film from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications, and is a Certified Leadership Coach from George Washington's School of Public Communications. Dr. Lange is passionate about leadership, and she is ready to share so many great insights.   SHOW NOTES * Dr. Lange's path to becoming a Leadership Coach * How rock music is similar to leadership * Why many managers struggle * Should you be confined to a Leadership Style?   You can connect with Dr. Lange at www.theleadershiplane.com   You can connect with Brian at www.bria

Why is it important to create a great team around you, and how do you do it?  Brian talks about the main components of incredible teams. www.brianrollo.com/lead #leadership #workplaceculture #teamwork  

Karl Hughes is a teacher, mentor and speaker who uses his background and knowledge to motivate others to personal, professional and financial success. Karl’s 45 years of construction industry experience as a master carpenter, business owner, union member and trade instructor gives him a unique perspective on goal setting, action plans and using your own resources to succeed. Karl has a keen ability to communicate his passions to others. A 6th generation carpenter, Karl believes that the construction trades and other blue collar careers are an overlooked means to a solid career and means to providing a good living, and encourages others to explore its opportunities. SHOW NOTES * Karl's success formula * Why financial literacy is vital * The tragedies you don't hear about * Why you should never stop learning   You can connect with Karl at karl@karldhughes.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com You can listen to all podcast episodes at www.brianrollo.com/lead Leadership | Workplace Culture

Karl Hughes on Skill, Success, and Winning Over Tough Audiences - Part I Karl Hughes is a teacher, mentor and speaker who uses his background and knowledge to motivate others to personal, professional and financial success. Karl’s 45 years of construction industry experience as a master carpenter, business owner, union member and trade instructor gives him a unique perspective on goal setting, action plans and using your own resources to succeed. Karl has a keen ability to communicate his passions to others. A 6th generation carpenter, Karl believes that the construction trades and other blue collar careers are an overlooked means to a solid career and a good living, and encourages others to explore its opportunities SHOW NOTES The overlooked potential of construction and blue-collar careers Karl's definition of skill Winning over tough audiences You can connect with Karl at karl@karldhughes.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com You can listen to all podcast episodes at www.brianrollo.com/lead

Meggan Kaiser is an author, actor, film producer, travel expert, and creative genius. Her book Everywhere For Nothing: Free Travel For The Modern Nomad is described as a ticket to a high-value, life-changing and free travel experience. Most of all, Meggan is someone who makes an impact. SHOW NOTES * Time Wealth * Being comfortable with not knowing your next step * The importance of saving for your big goals * Seeing the world for free * Learning from different cultures * Betting on yourself * Why fear and discomfort are good * How to write with impact * Meggan's book recommendations * Why you have to set aside time to take care of yourself first LINKS www.bossmeggan.com www.helpx.net www.workaway.info You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com You can listen to all podcast episodes at www.brianrollo.com/lead

Conflict is part of our lives - how do we deal with it? Brian talks about five different methods for dealing with interpersonal conflict, and the importance of being able to use all five. The five modes are: Avoiding Accommodating Competing Compromising Collaborating You can learn more about the Thomas-Kilmann method at kilmanndiagnostics.comYou can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.comYou can listen to all podcast episodes at www.brianrollo.com/lead Leadership | Workplace Culture---------------------------------------------

Brian examines the role of team structure in destructive conflict. Can we eliminate conflict by strengthening our team's foundation? There are four structural factors that must be aligned with the team's mission in order to avoid conflict: Our Policies Our Procedures Our Norms Our Values You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.comYou can listen to all podcast episodes at www.brianrollo.com/lead Leadership | Workplace Culture---------------------------------------------