Bulletproof your Business

Welcome to the Bulletproof your Business Podcast where together we’re are going to throw on a flak jack, drop in behind enemy lines and conduct a recon. Together we'll SEEC+ out the connection to profits that are hidden in your business. Discovering the relation to the Mission Critical Elements of Profits, Safety and Productivity is the name of the game Now here's your host Spike Edwards

016 Sharón Lynn Wyeth: What’s in a Name 10/29/2018

016 Sharón Lynn Wyeth: What’s in a Name Sharón Lynn Wyeth: What’s in a Name   In this episode, Spike and Sharón discuss: · How personal skills can help you start your business. · Knowing how names play into hiring. · How fundraising can influence your business. · Communication to your business.   Key Takeaways: · Be confident in your skill sets and how you present them. · Taking consideration in how your approach a challenge with another person. · Neimology® allows you to alter your sales approaches with different people. · Understanding someone’s name can help you to have harmony in the work place.       "Your birth name is your blueprint." — Sharón Lynn Wyeth   About Sharón Lynn Wyeth: Sharón Lynn Wyeth [Shah-rone Linn Why-ith] has accomplishments to her credit in many <ields. Her impact in education has bene<ited thousands of students and has been highlighted in nationally syndicated television programs, as well as in the President of the United States yearly conference for the <ifty governors. In addition, Sharón has used her innate gift of intuition, combined with her keen observation skills, and reasoning mind to create Neimology® Science as an indicator to analyze an individual’s personality, in the same category, yet differently than the Myers-Briggs and Enneagram methodologies. Sharón is recognized internationally as a name expert as she can determine one's strengths, challenges and the purpose of one's life by deciphering a person's name. Sharón created Neimology® Science, the study of the placement of the letters in a name, after 15 years of research followed by 3 years of testing her theories in over 70 countries, including Russia, India and China. She then continued to develop how to interpret names over the next twenty-two years, which is why Neimology® Science is so accurate today. Sharón combines Neimology®Science and her intuition to give exacting, accurate readings to individuals assisting them to get answers on topics such as love, career, money, relationships, and other aspects of life. She is trusted by her international clientele to guide them by providing discerning, perceptive, and insightful suggestions as her vast experiences and wisdom come through her readings. Her bestselling book, “Know the Name; Know the Person” has won an award for excellence in writing . Sharón is a frequent guest worldwide in the media via articles, radio, and television along with hosting her own radio show, “Know the Name; Know the Genius in You”.     Connect with Sharón Lynn Wyeth: Website: Email: Show Email: Book: Twitter: Quora: Connect with Spike Edwards: Website: Email: LinkedIn: TEDx Talk:     Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Laura Gray Audio production by You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. /episode/index/show/connectiontoprofits/id/7346360

015 Kevin Wilde: Creativity and Innovation 10/22/2018

015 Kevin Wilde: Creativity and Innovation Kevin Wilde: Creativity and Innovation   In this episode, Spike and Kevin discuss: -The three key issues that Kevin sees in working with businesses. -The challenge of the mindset. -Thinking out of your box to see what changes can be made - disruptive change can put companies out of business. -How leadership can help or hinder the innovation process. -Becoming your own competitor to take advantage of innovation and business growth. Key Takeaways: -Having an innovation program can increase your performance over your competitors by significant margins. -Keep up on technology. Be aware – build a strong innovation team (such as TIPS - innovation profile system). -Have hundreds of ideas, the look at the ideas and see what the best of those ideas are. -Tap into the creative energy that is already on your team.     "You can have the most creative team in place, but if you’re leadership doesn’t support it, ideas aren’t going anywhere. If a company wants to be more innovative, more creative, it’s really got to start with the leadership." — Kevin Wilde       About Kevin Wilde: Kevin Ehlinger Wilde is a nationally award-winning creative entrepreneur and speaker who overcame the challenges of growing up dirt poor to help top executives, teams and companies make the most of the resources they have, increase their creative intelligence, and discover disruptive market opportunities. In 2001 he founded WildeSpark, an innovation and marketing company that provides highly interactive creative training, innovation strategies, and team-building solutions. He is the #1 certified U.S. trainer for Thinkergy innovation methods –currently used by companies like BMW, Mattel, Nestle, BANF and Greenpeace). And he is passionate about the impact innovation and creativity can have on the quality of life for ourselves and people around the world.     Connect with Kevin Wilde: Facebook: Website: LinkedIn:   Connect with Spike Edwards: Website: Email: LinkedIn: TEDx Talk:         Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. /episode/index/show/connectiontoprofits/id/7262198

014 Michael Levitt: Living Life with a Full Glass 10/15/2018

014 Michael Levitt: Living Life with a Full Glass Michael Levitt: Living Life with a Full Glass   In this episode, Spike and Michael discuss: - How personal boundaries aren’t barriers. - Teaching how to achieve success. - Knowing that it is safe to say no. - The effect of burnout in medical careers.   Key Takeaways: - Don’t live your life on empty. Boundaries help you recharge and care for yourself. - You should always feel safe enough in a workplace to say yes or no with confidence. - We need to work together as a community to make jobs safer for everyone. - You are setting the example for your team’s work life harmony.       "Demonstrate a proper life harmony." — Michael Levitt   About Michael Levitt:   Michael Levitt with Breakfast Leadership, and published author of 369 Days: How to Survive A Year of Worst-Case Scenarios, brings people back to life. Focused on helping individuals and leaders within corporations (Re)Learn BOUNDARIES in their work and personal lives – So that they can accomplish more, by doing less, which will save their careers and possibly their lives. Michael lost his health, his job, his car, and his home all in 369 days. Michael teaches people on how that happened to him, so that they can make the crucial changes in their lives to prevent those losses from happening to them. Michael grew up in Metro Detroit and has lived and worked in 3 of the 6 Original 6 NHL Cities (Detroit, Chicago, Toronto.)   Connect with Michael Levitt: LinkedIn: Twitter: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Podcast: Connect with Spike Edwards: Website: Email: LinkedIn: TEDx Talk:     Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Laura Gray Audio production by You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. /episode/index/show/connectiontoprofits/id/7182263

013 Meath Conlan: The Power of Core Human Values 10/08/2018

013 Meath Conlan: The Power of Core Human Values Meath Conlan: The Power of Core Human Values   In this episode, Spike and Meath discuss: -The importance of values and ethics in a company culture and in your individual life. -The values and things that make veterans stand out from the everyday individual on the street. -The importance of ethics and values to protect those individuals whom a company purports to represent. -Developing a respectful belief system and application of core human values. Key Takeaways:   -The three guiding principles: 1 - have a core respect for human values which determine the moral threshold for business activities, 2 – have a respect for local traditions and local people, 3 – context matters when deciding what is right and what is wrong. -The importance, as a leader, of seeing the diamond inside each individual, even if it is still rough. -It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness. -The more aware and attentive you are to your own physical and mental health in the moment to moment, the more safe is your contribution going to be in a working environment.     "Truth lies in the meeting of the opposites. — Meath Conlan     About Meath Conlan: Meath Conlan is an author and artist. He holds a Phd in education and social sciences. He has been involved in adult education for lifelong learners for the last fifty years. He is a recognised leader in East West spiritual dialogue between the great religions of the world. He lectured to Buddhist monks on the western contemplative tradition. Currently he is retired from active ministry as a clergyman. He conducts regular weekly meditation classes and is involved in a program teaching art to veterans. Additionally, he has a growing client base of people whom he counsels.     Connect with Meath Conlan: Website:   Connect with Spike Edwards: Website: Email: LinkedIn: TEDx Talk:         Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. /episode/index/show/connectiontoprofits/id/7139982

012 Natalia Sanchez: Communication in Culture 10/01/2018

012 Natalia Sanchez: Communication in Culture Natalia Sanchez: Communication in Culture In this episode, Spike and Natalia discuss: · The difference in communication in a manager versus a leader. · The power of total team contribution and having everyone part of the greater vision. · Communication is successful when we treat people with integrity, kindness, and compassion. · 3 Things CEOs and Business Leaders need to change to become best in class or world class. Key Takeaways: · Lack of communication and support from ownership and management can lend to the destruction or vulnerability of a business and not to its success. · Be willing to educate yourself in areas you may not be as strong in. · Be aware of your mindset and your communication and how they are related in your day. · Boundaries and expectancy have a huge ROI in your company. · Consultants are a fantastic resource, but it is also up to the business leaders to be able to implement what they have learned from the consultant. "Leadership is not management. I really had to learn how to inspire people and empower people to level up in their performance while also helping cultivate the culture so that they felt like they were experiencing something that they too were apart of - that it felt like they were contributing to the greater mission and they were a part of this greater vision.” — Natalia Sanchez About Natalia Sanchez: Natalia Diane Sanchez is a professional business and leadership development coach. She is committed to helping others live fully into their passions, and live boldly into their purpose by connecting more deeply with themselves and their work in business. Working primarily with business owners and career professionals, she helps people bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be, build stronger habits for long term business success, and discover their strength through their struggle. Connect with Natalia Sanchez: Facebook: & Website: Instagram: & Connect with Spike Edwards: Website: Email: LinkedIn: TEDx Talk: Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. /episode/index/show/connectiontoprofits/id/7107758

011 Allison Carpio: Know Your Real Avatar 09/24/2018

010 Dennis Dyce: Risk Management and Safety Culture 09/17/2018

010 Dennis Dyce: Risk Management and Safety Culture Dennis Dyce: Risk Management and Safety Culture   In this episode, Spike and Dennis discuss: Risk management verses safety compliance. The three things that Dennis would recommend be put into business to reach an elite standard. The importance of conditioning when you are putting a program in place to best achieve success. Dennis’ biggest headaches with regards to safety and various programs. Key Takeaways:   Risk is more encompassing than safety, but they are intertwined. You can’t give up – you have to continue on with safety, even when it seems like you’re just going in circles. Emergency management is only one component of business continuity – but it is important to have it squared away before an emergency happens. Safety culture is a living, breathing entity. It must evolve over time.     "Safety is long term. It’s not a quick fix operation.” — Dennis Dyce   About ERGT and Dennis: ERGT Australia provides a professional, engaging and safe training service using simulated environments to develop skills and behaviours that address safety-critical industry needs. Since 1994, ERGT has built a solid reputation in providing safety training for the Oil & Gas industry through people, processes, products and attention to detail. With eight training centres located in Western Australia, Darwin and Victoria, ERGT is well positioned to service the Oil & Gas sector as well as other high-risk industries. The Australian Oil & Gas industry is leading the world in safety training initiatives and ERGT is committed to helping ensure that these programs are successful in further improving safety culture. Dennis Dyce  The companies spokesperson Dennis Dyce  spent 25 years serving in Australian Army and many years of that was spent in Special Forces ( hence no photos) ensuring the safety of many a trainee Dennis has also spent almost a further 25 years looking after the various facets of risk that associated with safety cultures around the globe.   Connect with Dennis Dyce: Website:   Connect with Spike Edwards: Website: Email: LinkedIn: TEDx Talk:         Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. /episode/index/show/connectiontoprofits/id/7049732

009 Cyndi Padilla: The Impacts of your Leadership 09/10/2018

008 Eric Hodgdon: Finding Resilience in Life and Business 09/03/2018

007 Danielle Taylor: Millennials Fitting into the Workplace 08/20/2018

006 Judy Morris: Feng Shui for a Better Life and Business 08/20/2018

005 Jim Padilla: Engagement as a Business Culture 08/20/2018

004 Erin Burch: Engagement in Body & Business 08/20/2018

004 Erin Burch: Engagement in Body & Business In this episode, Spike and Erin discuss: The relationship between our bodies and our productivity at work The importance of engaging with your body for your physical and mental health How to structure the workplace for better worker safety (even in an office) The importance of communication in all aspects of body and business Key Takeaways: We are not giving our bodies the intelligent motion that we should be We must engage at all levels – both with our bodies and with our businesses Tension is pain and aging in its infancy The world was designed for convenience and didn’t take into account human design "Connection is the currency for healing." — Erin Burch About Erin Burch: Erin Burch, AKA The Body Whisperer, has created a signature system that ensures a timeless, enduring, and painless body and promises pain relief, ease and high performance no matter what your current physical status. For over three decades, she has been transforming people’s bodies through a deep, inside-out, intuitive understanding of how their body works best. She has worked with top Hollywood A-listers, rock icons, professional and amateur athletes. Her professional training as a Physical Therapist and yoga expert give her a wealth of tools to deliver a sense of being reborn in your body. Erin is currently focusing on the anti-aging conversation with Midlife Women who want to rescript and reinvent the Second Half of their life and stay Luscious For their entire Life! She unravelled crippling scar tissue that made her "old" at 35! and reversed the experience of aging in a young body. She has been doing the same with her clients in a boutique practice in CA and now wants to make it available to the world! Connect with Erin Burch: Twitter: Facebook: Website: Email: Instagram: Youtube: LinkedIn: Erin would be delighted to invite your audience to sign up for a *FREE* Anti-Aging Breakthrough Session! Click on the link below to schedule: Connect with Spike Edwards: Website: Email: LinkedIn: TEDx Talk: Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. /episode/index/show/connectiontoprofits/id/6937481

003 Cole Baker: Health and Safety in the Workplace 08/20/2018

002 Mike Sharpe: Safety Culture and Profitability 08/20/2018

002 Mike Sharpe: Safety Culture and Profitability About Mike: Mike Sharpe is a business-savvy business owner who saw early in his career and the writing on the wall, that if he used safety for the good of his enterprise, it would pay considerable dividends. With this in mind he set a course for the business and team to follow, and today New Plymouth Underwater is New Zealand’s premier occupational dive, sub-sea and marine support providers. They provide solutions to various sectors including occupational diving, remotely operated vehicles (ROV), salvage and recovery, ports and harbours, utility industries, offshore/onshore oil & gas industries, and marine engineering. Also, to their credit, they are one of the very select few organizations in the world that have earned the coveted "Shell Diving Centre of Excellence” Certification. As a direct result have conducted operations throughout the Asian and Oceania regions. Safety Does Pay! In this episode, Spike and Mike discuss: What Mike’s business does and how he got started The importance of safety training and certification The benefits of living the safety protocol, not just having it on the books The difference between safety and safety culture Key Takeaways: When you’re employees are in a better headspace, safety will become paramount The team you put around you is crucial for getting to where you want to go It’s important to know your product and be able to answer questions whenever they come up If you’re not living safety, you’re doing a disservice to your employees and the profitability of your company "Keep on boxing on because there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, it just may not come as soon as you’d want it to come, but it eventually does come.” — Mike Sharpe Connect with Mike: Website: Connect with Spike Edwards: Website: Email: LinkedIn: TEDx Talk: Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. /episode/index/show/connectiontoprofits/id/6945484

001 Welcome to Bulletproof Your Business 08/17/2018

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