Next Level Leader Series Episode 2 with Belinda Pruyne & Dr. Fergus Connolly
Release Date: 10/11/2023
Words Matter: How Gui Costin Built a Culture of Kindness and Excellence
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with GUi Costin, Founder and CEO, of Dakota. He shares his incredible journey from a young entrepreneur influenced by his mother’s insightful advice to becoming a successful business owner and author. In today’s episode, we discuss: Leadership & Culture: Gui delves into the essence of effective leadership, highlighting the importance of being kind versus being nice, the significance of clear communication, and creating a positive work environment. Learn what it means to remove obstacles for your team and aspire to excellence continually. ...
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Overcoming People Pleasing with Radical Truth Telling with Amy Armstrong
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Amy Armstrong. Amy, a conflict resolution specialist, shares her incredible journey of overcoming fear, people-pleasing, and codependency. In today’s episode, we discuss: Setting boundaries can be gentle yet firm. Knowing this encourages you to establish clear limits without feeling you must be harsh or confrontational, which can improve your relationships and overall well-being. Amy learned the importance of telling the truth and developing a personal identity at 45. This revelation reassures you that it’s never too late to discover and...
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Grace and Growth: Embracing Your Story and Finding Self-Compassion
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Andrea Sampson, Founder, Talk Boutique & The Thought Leader Academy. She highlights our neurodiversity and uniqueness as strengths, and implores us to walk into our brilliance with confidence. In today’s episode, we discuss: Identify patterns in your early interests. Reflect on your childhood experiences and passions. Use this self-awareness to understand the roles you naturally gravitate toward and how you can challenge or embrace them. Leverage neurodiversity as a strength. If you identify with neurodiverse traits, see them as a...
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The Power of Patience, Mindset, and Resilience
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Jason Wright, CEO and Founder at Intentionally Inspirational – Automated Marketing. He highlights seizing opportunity, embracing uncertainty, and focusing on solutions. In today’s episode, we discuss: Seize opportunities early and embrace entrepreneurship. Identify opportunities around you and take initiative. Early lessons in entrepreneurship can come from simple moments that set the stage for future success. Embrace uncertainty and lean into discomfort. Success often lies in stepping into the unknown. Don’t let fear keep you from...
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Don’t Let Shame Dictate What You Can Do or Achieve!
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Taylor Jacobson, Founder and CEO of Focusmate. He highlights the importance of embracing collaboration, asking for help without shame, and gives tools for overcoming procrastination. In today’s episode, we discuss: . Embrace Being a Beginner. Don’t be afraid to start something new, even if you're not great at it initially. The only way to improve is through consistent practice, and giving yourself permission to have a “shitty first draft” is crucial for growth. Ask for Help Without Shame. Embrace collaboration by asking others for...
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Strategies for Elevating Leadership and Team Performance with Tammy Klotz
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Tammy Klotz, the Chief Information Security Officer at Trinseo. She highlights actionable strategies for elevating leadership and team performance. In today’s episode, we discuss: Establishing clear boundaries. Define and communicate each person's responsibilities and how they impact their teammates and the overall project to develop strong collaboration across teams and functions. Fully embrace resiliency and cultivate it in your team. Resilience is developed when we learn from failures and setbacks as a team. Use these...
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Overcoming Challenges: Betty Devita on Leadership and Growth in Male-Dominated Fields
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Betty Devita, Global C-Suite Leader, Board Director, and Fintech Advisor. She shares her upbringing as a first-generation American with immigrant parents from Italy and Poland, the risks and rewards of moving internationally for her career, and how her career has positively influenced her children, teaching them about gender equality, cultural diversity, and the importance of being open-minded and adaptable. In today’s episode, we discuss: The power of mentorship and cultural adaptation is crucial for integrating and thriving in new...
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The Game of Life with Jose Berlanga
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Jose Berlanga, Real Estate Investor, Author, and Speaker. He shares his life experience of being on death's door at age four and how he developed an enlightened perspective on using his challenges for good. In today’s episode, we discuss: “Life carves you into the person you eventually become,” says Berlanga. Overcome obstacles with the knowledge that there is learning in every experience that will guide you on your journey. Use your challenges to your advantage. Approach them with a problem-solving attitude rather than...
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Embracing Wisdom with Belinda Pruyne
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I will be responding to some questions sent in by listeners about wisdom. You don’t have to wait until you’re in your 50s or 60s to live with wisdom. You can step into it at any age. However, you will need to choose curiosity rather than judgment. In today’s episode, we discuss: today’s episode, we discuss: Living in wisdom requires curiosity, compassion, forgiveness, grace, self-awareness, and intentionality. Learn to move forward on a new path without bringing past issues/stories with you. You can’t solve today’s technical issues...
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Narrative Power + Business Vision with Guillaume Wiatr
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I talk with Guillaume Wiatr, Principal & Founder of MetaHelm. He speaks to the importance of a holistic business vision, guiding leaders to define a purpose beyond profit, leading to greater success in talent retention, sales, and personal fulfillment. In today’s episode, we discuss: Embrace your uniqueness. Guillaume shares how being labeled an anomaly became a compliment, teaching him the value of authenticity and defying norms. Writing serves as a tool for authentic expression, allowing individuals to develop ideas publicly and connect...
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Today, on Notable Leaders’ Radio, I speak with Dr. Fergus Connolly, an elite performance coach. We return to our series today with the intent of helping you to realize your leadership potential. We highlight the very real correlation between self-reflection and success, and the impact that addressing your limiting beliefs has on reaching your full potential.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
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There is great power in creating space for self-reflection. Self-reflection is crucial to understanding and improving one’s behavior.
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Intentionally setting roadblocks is imperative in leadership. Rather than relying on external factors for success, it forces one to be more mindful and self accountable.
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The transformation that takes place when you practice self-awareness. Creating space for self-awareness and reflection will help one to better understand how we react and respond in every interaction.
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Any and all success begins within. Fergus tells us that this is one of the most critical pieces in reaching your full potential.
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What’s the role you played as a child? If you don’t make peace with your natural inclinations when tensions arise, you miss the opportunity to learn, adjust, and grow.
RESOURCES:
Complementary Resources:
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First episode of the Leadership Series: https://belindapruyne.com/episode70
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https://www.ted.com/talks/fergus_connolly_leadership_vulnerability_and_sheep_dogs
BOOKS
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- '59 Lessons: Working with the World's Greatest Coaches, Athletes, & Special Forces'
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- 'Game Changer - The Art of Sports Science'
Guest Bio:
Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world's leading experts in optimizing team and human performance.
He has coached CEO's, professional athletes, head coaches, elite special forces units, integrating holistic best-practice in organizations such as Google, Verizon, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, Liverpool Football club, Welsh Rugby Union, University of Michigan Football and many other NBA, MLB, NHL teams and elite military units.
His 2019 TEDx Talk "Leadership, Vulnerability, and Sheepdogs" explored the value of Authenticity in High Performance.
He has authored a number of books including '59 Lessons: Working with the World's Greatest Coaches, Athletes, & Special Forces' reveals the secrets learned first-hand from working with the world’s greatest winners and 'Game Changer - The Art of Sports Science' the first blueprint for coaches to present a holistic philosophy for winning in all team sports.
He holds a Masters in Advanced Technology and a PhD in Computer Based Optimization from the University of Limerick, Ireland.
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Website: www.fergusconnolly.com
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Twitter: @Fergus_Connolly
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Instagram: Fergus.Connolly
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https://www.ted.com/talks/fergus_connolly_leadership_vulnerability_and_sheep_dogs
Belinda’s Bio:
Belinda is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker and a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today’s highly respected leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, Belinda works with such organizations as IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, The BAM Connection, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, and the Discovery Channel. Most recently, she redesigned two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. Since 2020, Belinda has delivered more than 72 interviews with top-level executives and business leaders who share their inner journey to success; letting you know the truth of what it took to achieve their success in her Notable Leaders Radio podcast.
She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 20+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace.
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