Ignition Point

Start each week with Ignition Point – a series that connects fresh perspectives with practical strategies to help Young Professionals and Aspiring Leaders get fired up and ready to win the week.

Shaking Things Up with Sam Fabricant 06/23/2020

Shaking Things Up with Sam Fabricant Most weeks on Ignition Point, we would spotlight a guest’s perspective and discuss ways to act on their insights, but this episode is going to be a bit different. We’re not just talking about how to positively disrupt a process through experimentation, we’re doing it LIVE. That’s right, we’re turning over the reins to our Summer Intern – Sam Fabricant – to shake things up and seek discomfort by stepping out of our normal show format. Tune in to find out what happens! /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/14930561

Practicing Selfless Leadership with Kevin Young 06/15/2020

Practicing Selfless Leadership with Kevin Young Most people believe there are two paths in life – a path of selflessness and a path of self-actualization – but what if I told you that selflessness and self-actualization were able to coexist? Well, with the help of Kevin Young from the Pittsburgh Pirates, we’re going to help you understand how practicing selfless leadership allows those driving forces to work together to maximize your collective impact. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/14820338

Make a Lasting Impact with Josh Rawitch 04/13/2020

Make a Lasting Impact with Josh Rawitch Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a bad thing to wonder if your work is making a difference. To prove that, on this episode, I’m joined by Josh Rawitch from the Arizona Diamondbacks to discuss what it takes to unlock your impact potential and make a lasting impact. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/13962947

Embracing the Race to Nowhere with Chris J. Snook 03/18/2020

Embracing the Race to Nowhere with Chris J. Snook On this week’s Ignition Point, I welcome Chris J. Snook back to the show to wrap up our series on struggle with a counterintuitive take – that struggle is something you need to embrace. Chris calls it “your beautiful race to nowhere,” and wants you to understand why struggle is so valuable to achieving self-awareness and personal growth. So, let’s get after it! /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/13591181

Understanding Your Partners with Jenny Poon 03/09/2020

Understanding Your Partners with Jenny Poon For the second of our three episodes on overcoming struggle, I’m joined by Jenny Poon – the cofounder of Phoenix’s purpose-driven coworking space called CO+HOOTS. Together, Jenny and I are going to help you navigate the pitfalls of partnership by giving you clarity on the importance of understanding your partners and walking through how to prequalify potential partners. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/13466216

Connect Your Capabilities to Your Aspirations with Blaine Light 02/10/2020

Connect Your Capabilities to Your Aspirations with Blaine Light For the first of out three episodes on overcoming struggle, I’m joined by Blaine Light – the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Qwick. Blaine’s sharing his perspective on how to connect your capabilities to your aspirations based on the lessons he’s learned from his experiences developing disruptive technologies in Silicon Valley and Phoenix. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/13083473

7 Keys to Finishing Strong with Veronique James 01/31/2020

7 Keys to Finishing Strong with Veronique James To conclude our three-part goal series, we’re focusing on how you can hold yourself accountable and complete the goals you’ve been working toward with the help of Veronique James – the Founder and CEO of The James Agency. Veronique launched The James Agency in 2005 and it has since grown from a one-woman shop into an award-winning, integrated agency that specializes in advertising, public relations, and all things digital marketing. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/12959204

Find More Hours in Your Day with Bob Mulhern 01/22/2020

Find More Hours in Your Day with Bob Mulhern Many people dream of finding true work-life balance, but few discover how to achieve it. That’s why Bob Mulhern and I are going to help you find more hours in your day and be more productive with your time. We go on to highlight some of the best productivity tools, planning methods, and mindsets that can give you an edge when managing your time and attention. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/12839651

Thinking Resourcefully with Sasha Simmons 01/14/2020

Thinking Resourcefully with Sasha Simmons On this episode, Sasha Simmons and I discuss how you can set better goals with OKR’s and how thinking resourcefully can improve the effectiveness of your goals while helping you to achieve them. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/12730190

Connecting through Fandom with David Meerman Scott 01/07/2020

Connecting through Fandom with David Meerman Scott David Meerman Scott joins the show to give you an inside look what it means to build a Fanocracy and why connecting through Fandom can be rocket fuel for any individual, business, or nonprofit that chooses to focus on inspiring and nurturing true fans. In David’s new book – Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans – David and his daughter Reiko team up to explore why some of our favorite brands are able to build fandom and how you can attract fans of your own. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/12651617

Find Your Frequency with Mike Jones 12/27/2019

Find Your Frequency with Mike Jones On this episode, Mike Jones – the co-founder and CEO of Resound – joins the show to share why he believes the key to resonating with your audience is uncovering what makes you remarkable. We hope this episode gives you an edge when it comes to prioritizing your identity by discovering what sets you apart, but that all starts with finding your frequency! /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/12540206

Manage Your Message with Dr. Heidi Jannenga 12/16/2019

Manage Your Message with Dr. Heidi Jannenga On this episode, Dr. Heidi Jannenga – Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer of WebPT – joins the show to discuss how message management separates the good communicators from great communicators. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/12415559

Building Your Brand Identity with Chris Ronzio 12/10/2019

Building Your Brand Identity with Chris Ronzio Building up a strong sense of self is no walk in the park. It takes time and a willingness to accept yourself for who you are, but you also need to overcome your doubts and insecurities. On this episode, Chris Ronzio – CEO of Trainual – joins the show to share his perspective on what it takes to build your brand identity and why you should share it with the world. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/12344564

Lean Into Storytelling with Ashley Bright 12/04/2019

Lean Into Storytelling with Ashley Bright When networking or building relationships, your ability to tell stories is invaluable. On this episode, I’m excited to welcome Ashley Bright, whose knack for crafting irresistible messaging and captivating stories has brought him to pitch ideas to Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, Microsoft, and Target. So, let’s lean into storytelling with The Message Fixer – Ashley Bright! /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/12282464

Repairing the World with Marty Haberer 11/25/2019

Repairing the World with Marty Haberer Known for being a humble servant leader, Marty Haberer – CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix – joins the show to discuss Tikkun Olam and share how you can have a hand in repairing the world by making a difference in the lives of others. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/12164000

Appreciate the Journey with Sonny Patel 11/20/2019

Appreciate the Journey with Sonny Patel Sonny Patel – the Founder and CEO of Insurmi - joins the show to share his perspective on why it’s so important to take the time to zoom out, reflect, and appreciate the influences that shape you. Together, Sonny and Steven explain how identifying what makes you who you are can help you to appreciate your journey and give you the capacity to enrich the lives of others. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/12102671

Shift to Showing Gratitude with Amy Tyre 11/11/2019

Shift to Showing Gratitude with Amy Tyre There are many reasons why you should cultivate an attitude of gratitude, but few people recognize how gratitude helps you to retrain your brain by shifting you from the negative into the positive. Our guest on this week's episode – Amy Tyre – is all about helping people to live their best lives by sharing her unique experiences and the wisdom she's found from studying yoga philosophy. Listen to the full episode now to discover why and how you can shift to showing gratitude! /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/11985671

When Dreams Become Reality 11/04/2019

When Dreams Become Reality On this week’s episode of Ignition Point, we’re taking a moment to share the overlooked link between last month’s focus on Tenacity with the upcoming month’s theme of Gratitude and Giving Back. To best illustrate this, Steven invokes Randy Pausch's Last Lecture on achieving your childhood dreams to discuss why how whenever you act with tenacity, you actually create what you should be grateful for. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/11889668

Step Into Your Power Zone with Rene Johnson 10/28/2019

Step Into Your Power Zone with Rene Johnson René Johnson’s story about discovering her Power Zone has moved countless leaders to find and embrace their own Power Zones. The Power Zone promotes your sense of tenacity and allows you to tap into the grit that fuels perseverance; but to step in and stay there, you need to be clear on your why and find what fires you up. If you’re ready to rise above your fears, shut down your most persistent distractions, and achieve your most audacious goals; it’s time to learn how to step into your Power Zone! /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/11805890

Develop a Marathon Mindset with Jesse Randall 10/21/2019

Develop a Marathon Mindset with Jesse Randall For the better part of twelve years, Jesse Randall has worked with accelerators and venture capital funds, helped over 200 Startups to raise capital, and started companies of his own; but Jesse also competes in endurance sports like triathlons and Ironman races. He’s learned a lot from both sides of his life, and to kick off Season 2 of Ignition Point, he’s sharing some parallels he’s found between the two so we can discover and discuss what it takes to develop a marathon mindset and sustain tenacity. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/11731241

Ignition Point is Back! 10/14/2019

Ignition Point is Back! We're back! This is Ignition Point – the show that’s here to get you fired up and ready to win the week. Starting October 21st, we’re pulling out all the stops. Across 24 Episodes, we’ll feature a loaded slate of 20 Guests who want to help you take your game to the next level. That’s right! More hot takes, meaningful insights, and brand-new strategies from business leaders, national speakers, and even professional athletes. So stay tuned and get ready, because Ignition Point is ready to light it u /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/11637113

Define Success on Your Terms | Featuring Zach Ferres 09/23/2019

Define Success on Your Terms | Featuring Zach Ferres We often equate the journey to success to a climb up a mountain, but how do you know you’ve made it to the top if there’s no universal measurement for success? With the help of our guest – Zach Ferres – we’re going to discuss how you can define success on your terms and keep success in perspective once you’ve made it to the top. We’re going to discover how you can set better success metrics, celebrate your wins, and encourage others to achieve their own success. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/11368199

Elevate Your Attitude | Featuring Dan Tyre 09/16/2019

Elevate Your Attitude | Featuring Dan Tyre Living an empowered life starts with the way you think, which is influenced by the people you surround yourself with and your attitude. Our guest on today’s show is driven to empower others by elevating their attitudes and doing the most good for the universe. That guest is HubSpot’s Executive Director of Sales, Dan Tyre. Dan is one of the foremost authorities on Inbound Success, but he also coaches, speaks and writes about motivating millennials, accountability, and his personal favorite – attitude. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/11265020

Identify Your Dealbreakers | Featuring Chris J. Snook 09/09/2019

Identify Your Dealbreakers | Featuring Chris J. Snook I’m all for taking time to examine opportunities when they’re presented, but you need identify your dealbreakers so you can recognize the opportunities that are going to set you up for long-term success. On today’s episode, we’re joined by the Managing Partner of Launch Haus, Chris J. Snook. Chris knows what he’s not willing to compromise on, so he’s sharing how he came to discover his dealbreakers to help you identify yours. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/11171528

Stay Loyal to Your Supporters | Featuring Mike Spangenberg 09/04/2019

Stay Loyal to Your Supporters | Featuring Mike Spangenberg I believe you need to be able to distinguish between loyalty and what it feels like to be used because you can’t afford to be surprised or caught off guard when someone isn’t there for you in your time of need. Today, we’re talking about why you need to teach loyalty in your tribe and tell the difference between when someone is using you or being loyal to you with our special guest – the cofounder of apparel brand State Forty-Eight, Mike Spangenberg. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/11115977

Adapt to Achieve Your Vision | Featuring Michael R. Hunter 08/26/2019

Adapt to Achieve Your Vision | Featuring Michael R. Hunter Almost every path to success is uphill, winding, and full of obstacles. That means you need to be ready to adapt if you want to achieve your vision. On today’s episode, we’re going to share how you can develop emotional intelligence and adaptability to take strategic action with the help of Michael R. Hunter, the co-founder of PersonalBrand.com and Spiffy. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/11003996

Earn Credibility with Your Brand | Featuring Tami Nealy 08/22/2019

Earn Credibility with Your Brand | Featuring Tami Nealy Earning influencer status or becoming known as a thought leader can be a gamechanger for your personal brand, yet many people struggle to wrap their heads around how they can build their authority. That’s why on today’s episode, I’m so excited to be joined by Tami Nealy, VP of Communications at Find Your Influence. With Tami’s help, we are going to discuss some strategies to help you focus on becoming who you want to be, stay on trend, and earn credibility with your brand. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/10953140

Bending Without Breaking | Featuring Josh Schneider 08/12/2019

Bending Without Breaking | Featuring Josh Schneider You can find joy in anything you do, and you can regain control even when you feel like burnout has all the power over you. You or someone you know is probably dealing with that type of disengagement right now, and for that reason, we’re uncovering some great strategies for navigating burnout and rising out of it with the help of Josh Schneider. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/10747658

Communicating with Confidence | Featuring Mai Ling Chan 08/05/2019

Communicating with Confidence | Featuring Mai Ling Chan No one is born a confident speaker. Everyone starts from the same level and has the same ability to work their way up. To take you one step closer to mastering self-confidence in networking and public speech, we’re joined by Mai Ling Chan who’s sharing some expert advice. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/10748573

Team Up and Get Creative 07/29/2019

Team Up and Get Creative Life is an improvisation. So, don’t be afraid to throw away your plan. The possibilities of what can be accomplished when two or more people come together are limitless. On this episode of Ignition Point, we’re taking a look at why you should team up and apply a creative process to come up with better ideas and more impactful solutions. /episode/index/show/ignitionpoint/id/10688558

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