EEC 359: One Woman's Journey Through the Power of Story, with Kelly Swanson
Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.
Release Date: 12/03/2024
EEC 388: Your Voice is Your Leadership Superpower, with Jimmy Cannon
Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.
Jimmy offers a fresh and unique perspective on topics like public speaking anxiety by blending voice work with anxiety management strategies. What are some overlooked powers of vocal techniques, and do you have any actionable tips? How does your Cannon Method blend voice work and anxiety management to help people overcome nerves and speak with confidence? What are some common vocal habits that undermine authority, and how can people fix them? How can leaders use principles from jazz—like rhythm and timing—to speak more charismatically and keep audiences engaged? What are three vocal...
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EEC 387: Command the Room: The Secret to Speaking with Authority and Influence, with Erdem Koch
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Erdem Koch is an international keynote speaker and communications coach who helps professionals build unshakeable confidence and communicate like the top 1%. What are the biggest communication mistakes professionals make, and how can they fix them? How can someone become a more confident and persuasive speaker in high-stakes situations? What role does body language and vocal tone play in effective communication, and how can people improve these aspects? In today’s digital world, how has communication changed, and what should professionals do to adapt? What’s a quick, actionable tip that...
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EEC 386: The Imposters Syndrome - Why Do So Many of Us Doubt Ourselves? with John Little
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John Little has developed and coached hundreds of talented people who have since advanced to Executive Directors, Vice Presidents, Senior Managing Directors, Managing Directors, Senior Business Leaders, and Individual Business Owners. What is Imposter Syndrome? How can I combat the feeling of Imposter Syndrome? Why do we have Imposter Syndrome? How can I strengthen my emotional intelligence? Help me identify what can make me a good leader. John Little The Winners Edge Coaching was established by John Little, who has over 25 years of experience as a business leader, entrepreneur, and...
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EEC 385: From Good to GREAT - How to Command the Room with Your Voice, with David Pope
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David Pope brings 30 years of experience in recording studios to the thousands of business professionals he has worked with globally, from Managing Partners, lawyers, and CEOs to business executives and TEDx speakers. Why you don’t need to speak like Obama or Oprah to shine: Find out how to embrace your unique voice and make it your most compelling tool. Do women have less authority because their voice pitch is higher? What are the proven voice and presence strategies for big moments? What is your toolkit to ground yourself and speak with confidence under pressure? How do you truly connect...
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EEC 384: Competencies, Qualities and Policies of a Successful Leader, with Philippe Johnson
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Philippe Johnson is a retired United States Air Force officer and advocate for principled and ethical leadership in public service. What are the essential character traits and competencies all leaders need to exhibit to most effectively do their jobs? Using the core traits you have identified for what makes a competent and principled leader, how does former President Trump serve as a case study of poor leadership, and what have been the material outcomes of his failings? There are so many critics out there who decry Trump’s personal character and leadership style, but very few actually...
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EEC 383: From Burnout to Breakthrough, with Dr. Danielle Griffin
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Dr. Danielle Griffin is a speaker, educator, and coach dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives. Whether leading a workshop or delivering a keynote, her goal is to empower individuals to understand their bodies and minds. How do you help them integrate mind-body practices into their daily routines to manage stress and enhance their overall performance, especially when they feel they have 'no time'? Can you share a specific client success story where you helped an executive overcome a significant challenge, such as pain, anxiety, or grief, and how those modalities played a...
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EEC 382: How Female Leaders Can Reclaim the Word Ambition, with Jenny Mitchell
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Jenny Mitchell is an executive coach, a podcaster, and a published author who is on a mission to help people have more meaningful conversations. What are the key messages in your book Embracing Ambition? How did your doctorate in Musical Arts shape your business? Why do so many women in leadership roles often place their value in the hands of others? How can women take back control and reclaim the word ambition? You say there are five key pillars that play a role in women's leadership journeys. What are they? Jenny Mitchell Jenny Mitchell is an executive coach, a podcaster, and a published...
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EEC 381: Uncovering Possibilities: Navigating Career Transitions, with Ashley Rudolph
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Ashley Rudolph is an Executive Coach for high achievers and next-gen leaders. Her coaching blends strategic insight with practical tools to help leaders achieve their goals without burning out. When a high achiever feels stuck at a career crossroads, what’s the first conversation you have with them? You’ve coached leaders through major transitions—what patterns do you see in those who successfully step into their next chapter? What’s a common blind spot holding leaders back from the roles they say they want? How do you help leaders separate what they truly want from what they’ve...
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EEC 380: Adapting Communication for Stronger Teams, with Daniel Silvert
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Dan Silvert is a behavioral expert, keynote speaker, and author published in nine languages. As Co-Founder and Partner at Velocity Advisory Group — ranked in Inc. magazine’s 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. How do you help leaders build trust and connection within their teams, especially in high-pressure environments?" Can you explain your Birds framework and share a real-world example of how it has transformed leadership dynamics within an organization? How can leaders flex their communication to foster stronger collaboration? What are the most common leadership blind spots you...
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EEC 379: Understanding Leadership By Embracing Fearlessness, with John Sigmon
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John W. Sigmon is an esteemed executive coach, speaker, and organizational transformation expert, boasting a vast range of expertise that spans across all sectors of the economy. How has your experience as a 2-time C-Suite executive shaped your understanding of leadership? How do you see parallels between natural ecosystems, observation and getting leaders unstuck? What are your book, Wild Leadership, key message? Many leaders struggle with resilience and adaptability in volatile environments. What can leaders learn from ecosystems about navigating uncertainty? Your book explores leadership...
info_outlineKelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker, author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale, The Story Formula, and The Affirmation Journal for Positive Thinking.
- How did the power of the story change your life?
- What has been your career path?
- Why are you such an avid fan of storytelling in business?
- What are some of the outcomes that stories can produce?
- Why is it so important to have a why story?
- When you work with someone to improve their stories, how do you help them?
Kelly Swanson
Kelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker, author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale, The Story Formula, and The Affirmation Journal for Positive Thinking, and is now starring in her one-woman show "Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale" in theaters all over the US.
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