Charge Podcast

Introducing Dr. Akhtar Badshah Dr. Akhtar Badshah is Chief Catalyst at Catalytic Innovators Group, where he advises organizations and individuals to catalyze their strategy focused on social and philanthropic investments. He also conducts Purpose Mindset Leadership Workshops with organizations to help individuals articulate their strengths and values, and craft their purpose statement. What problem do you solve? We should be in the business of creating futures. He wants to share how to improve things for the greater good. Show Notes: The purpose mindset is the intention or the why behind what we do. The purpose mindset is the reason behind your growth. 5 principles behind purpose mindset. Work from your strengths (write down 3 strengths and then work from there). Put on a lens of abundance (instead of a scarcity view). It is not about the efficiency of how you get things done but the effectiveness of what you are doing.  It is about igniting movements.  How do we go from just being generous to being em

Dr. Carla Fowler is an MD, PhD and elite executive coach. For the last decade, she has been a secret weapon for scores of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other senior leaders. Carla’s unique approach combines the latest research from performance science with timeless best practices to help top performers level up and achieve their goals. What problem do you solve? How do you think about improving your performance when the answer is no longer “I just need to work harder.” Show Notes: High performers do some things differently They lean on compounding. It’s the idea of doing something small consistently over time. The growth is small to begin with but then it grows exponentially. Performance Science Ideas that affect your strategy (picking the right thing to do) Ideas that help you execute more efficiently Mindset Brutal focus is important.  How can you become more focused? You may need to really examine things and then stop doing some things. Cultivating power/influence is another important area. This is

Jeffrey is a nationally recognized thought leader and award-winning author on the next evolution of leadership: Conscious Leadership. He has bootstrapped 2 multi-million dollar companies; several non-profits and multiple political organizations. Jeffrey is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and is also a stage 4 cancer “thriver." What problem do you solve? How to maximize your human capital to maximize your financial capital. That is to convert that collective genius and energy of your organization, of your teams, to be able to increase your profits in a way that you can actually implement in the real world.  Show Notes: One of the biggest challenges is that employee engagement is low. According to Gallup, employee engagement is only around 30%, but 70% of employees want to be engaged, and 100% of employers want engaged employees. The problem is not the people but that we have a broken model. We are still working with an industrial age model. The most successful design humans have come up with to co

Rob Ashton is an entrepreneur and former scientist who has had a life-long fascination with how the things we read and write influence what we think and do. He’s been researching the science behind the process of reading and writing for more than six years. His research runs the gamut of cognitive and social neuroscience, cognitive and social psychology, and behavioral and neuroeconomics. What problem do you solve? How to influence decisions by changing how you write (backed up by science). Show Notes: We write all of the time but if you don't pay attention and realize how your writing is processed, you may have problems. We learn the spoken word before the written word and we learn it by osmosis. Reading and writing take work and needs to be done deliberately. We have less reserves for emotional control when we read. If you are emotional, it's best to stop and not reply immediately.  It also takes more brain power to read and write than to speak. Don't trust what you think when you first read a message

Kate DiLeo’s branding approach is rooted in her firm belief that brand is the path of least resistance to revenue. She teaches you how to eliminate complex and ineffective brand storytelling by delivering a simple yet provocative message that tells prospects what you do, how you solve their problem, and how you differ from the competition. The outcome? Brand conversations that convert. Kate is honored to have partnered with more than 200 brands across 20 sectors. She is passionate about helping organizations craft messaging that brings more prospects to the table, more users who click, and more customers who buy. Her book, Muting the Megaphone, Stop Telling Stories and Start Having Conversations, just released in July of 2022. What problem do you solve? Kate will help us understand the main components of how to build a brand for your business that enables you to win more work. Show Notes: You need to realize the power of your brand message. There are actually three key components for that brand in order

Gary Geiman is a serial entrepreneur and business owner. His 30-year career has spanned owning multiple businesses and developing sales and marketing plans to assist other business owners in growing their businesses. What problem do you solve? 2 of the biggest problems entrepreneurs have early on are figuring out how to be present and how to be found. Show Notes: Business owners get into business because either something happened in their life that brought them to that place or they are passionate about the business they started. The challenge may be that the business owner doesn't have sales skills. In sales, you have to have a bond-building approach with multiple touches. You have to have follow-up to complete the sale. Being present refers to social media platforms and being found refers to Google search presence. Social is about consistency and content. We get caught up in thinking our business is really interesting but people actually are interested in people they can relate to. Content should be:

Zack Boothe is the host of the Driving For Dollars Mastery podcast where he shares his insider secrets to finding massively discounted properties regardless of experience level. Zack went from a successful window cleaner to an even more successful millionaire and real estate investor. With his constantly growing business, he now spends his time helping others see how simple it is to make money with real estate. Zack built a dream real estate business…and he’s ready to show you how you can too. What problem do you solve? Show people how to get started in real estate investing even if they don’t have deep pockets. Show Notes: Zack started young. His dad didn’t allow for excuses.  He quit high school basketball to be an entrepreneur. Zack received a book from a family friend which made him understand that he had to be responsible for his own money. The book is Rich Dad, Poor Dad.  Zack had a hunger for something more than what he grew up with. A key is to find deeply discounted properties. One technique is

Introducing Sam Feeney Sam is the Chief Strategy Officer for Real Frequency, a career and college consulting company based in Spokane. He is also the author of Why Aren’t You Thriving?, a personal development book for men, which will be released in January of 2023. He and his family live in suburban Denver. What problem do you solve? Sam is tackling the topic of employee engagement and retention Show Notes: Employers are assuming two things when they hire an employee. They are thinking they are looking for a job that fits their skills The second thing they are thinking is that potential employees want the compensation and time off. Sam says potential employees are looking for something more. It no longer works to just increase pay to attract more employees. You may have to consider outsourcing some of your jobs. You may find that you have some of your people in the wrong position in your company and they have skills they could use in different areas. Things we can do to keep our best employees. Have

Dane Espegard is a culture consultant who teaches, assists, and executes the implementation of a Culture within companies centered around Dream Achieving, emphasizing the development and personal lives of team members. Dane brings a successful people-oriented method to market in his latest book, The Dream Machine. What problem do you solve? Dane will be focusing on the topic of engagement. Connecting work life to personal life- how to engage employees outside of work and promote work/life balance Show Notes: Culture can be hard to talk about because it’s hard to quantify. Culture is the reason a person stays at a company. As leaders, we have to be very intentional. Dane uses a Dreams concept as the center of their culture. Quote: “When there’s hope in the future, there’s power in the present.” Dreams of the future can create a member that’s much more alive and engaged. Dane would rather have someone that is with him and fully engaged for 1 year, than someone who is with him for several years but is n

Introducing Bill Ringle I’d like to welcome Bill Ringle, a former Apple exec who founded GrowBusinessNow.com. Bill works with leaders of privately held high-tech companies to work more effectively and serve a larger client base, without the drama, frustration, misunderstandings, chaos, and stress that is often the norm. He has dedicated his professional career to helping overwhelmed managers become admired leaders who can help grow and scale companies.  Bill is the author of the upcoming book titled, Grow Business Now, and he hosts My Quest for the Best, the podcast for ambitious small business leaders, with more than 400 episodes with top published thought leaders like Dan Pink, Nir Eyal, Doug Conant, Whitney Johnson, John Lee Dumas, and Dorie Clark sharing their stories, strategies, and tools with listeners. Bill travels from Philadelphia and can be found playing tennis, playing Wordle, or hiking with his border collie when not working. What problem do you solve? How to make your delegation better whateve

Eric has a varied background as a successful entrepreneur and real estate CEO, but his real passion is merging business and mindfulness. Throughout his career, Eric learned that delegating and trusting others was the key to their growth and his freedom, leading him to found Living In The Gap, a program that teaches business professionals, entrepreneurs, and CEOs principles of leadership and business growth anchored in mindfulness practices. What problem do you solve? Eric is offering mindfulness or mindset habits that will help you reduce stress to increase your focus and the bottom line in your business. Show Notes: We can use mindfulness to move us out of divisiveness by using focus. Are we really listening or do we already have our own conversation going on with our thoughts already in place? Show people you care and that you don’t see them as just a vehicle to get something.   Employers are waking up to the fact that remote workers need to know you care. When the company cares, the employee is less

Introducing Zander Sprague Zander Sprague is the author of three books, including his newly published bestseller, EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward: How To Plan, Achieve and Enjoy the Journey. Zander loves speaking to audiences around the world. Nicknamed the “God of Enthusiasm” because of his contagious energy and passion, he is a popular speaker, trainer, and podcast host. He is here today to help you plan, achieve, and enjoy the journey! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or listen here: What problem do you solve? Helping people make epic choices to have that epic life they've always dreamed of. What three questions will you answer for our listeners? How one small step can make a huge difference in the long term. What 2 magic words will dramatically boost your success. What the 97/3 rule is. Show Notes: When we have epic plans and desires, we can keep from being overwhelmed by making that first step Take steps and create structure and everything becomes easier Two magic words are

Introducing Paul Edwards Paul Edwards is the Founder and CEO of The Reluctant Thought Leader - messages that matter, for people who need to read them. Authentically channeling the voice of the impact-driven speaker, coach, executive or entrepreneur in print. He is: Husband, father, mentor to young adults, follower of the Messiah, amateur bodybuilder and author of "Influencer Networking Secrets." What problem do you solve? Helping people understand the difference between writing something and spreading a message. You need to be very specific about how you communicate your message. Show Notes: Paul grew up being a mimic. He was also obsessed with words. Writing is demanded in the marketplace. When writing for someone else you need to learn how to write to sound like the other person wrote it.  Paul works to capture his client's voice and convey it to the world. A good content strategist will make the written word sound like it is coming from you. They save you time. To beat writer's block, Paul suggests y

Katie provides Leadership & Culture transformation for mature startups — helping leaders create inclusive cultures, build emotional intelligence, and work through their assumptions & biases so they can actually connect with and get the MOST out of their teams. She does this all through interactive, experiential, theatre-based exercises. Her bias for action is HIGH so attendees to her sessions always leave with at least one action item to immediately do to shift something in your behavior, relationships, and company. Working with Katie, you benefit from the powerhouse combo of her theatre background and over 15 years in the heart of business strategy, organizational development, and change management.

Introducing Paul Glover Paul Glover is the No B.S. Workforce Development Coach, a "recovering trial lawyer", an ex-felon, an unabashed Starbucks addict, a Chicago Bears fanatic, the author of WorkQuake™, an online course creator, a speaker on business and leadership topics, and a Member of the Forbes Coaching Council. What problem do you solve? Why they should have a fool in their lives. What three questions do you answer? Are you an empathetic listener? Are you perpetually curious? Are you embracing your failures? Show Notes: We need to go from transactional relationships to relationship building. We have to know the other person and how they are feeling. We have to move from ‘how are you doing’ which is translated into what are you doing It’s no longer about pay. If you want a relationship to succeed and prosper you need Paul’s 3 A’s. Attraction - this has to do with the positive energy you put out to the world Attention - are you paying attention to your people Training Promotion Engagement

Amy Anderson's 28-year marketing career led her to branch out and open her own small consulting firm, Wild Coffee Marketing.  She shares her entrepreneurial journey with other women, how she selected her business partner, tips for business branding, and marketing mistakes to avoid. Introducing Amy Anderson What problem do you solve? Maintaining engagement and a strong culture with distributed (remote) teams. What three questions do you answer? What is your approach to managing a distributed team? What is your philosophy about client management? What role does culture play in your company and why is it important? Show Notes: Amy’s company started in 2016-2017 when people were starting to get used to working from home. They asked: How do you keep employees engaged? How do you create a culture of accountability? How to keep them motivated. You have to be intentional. You have to create systems and processes When you start to grow a company you need to think as a big company, not a small company. Y

Accomplishing Goals For The Next Quarter Are you accomplishing the goals you set for yourself? Gary shares what he’s learned about goal accomplishment What is your game plan Are you doing what’s most important Gary sets yearly goals but then breaks them down into quarterly chunks Gary feels a written plan helps you attain your goals Review your yearly goal Decide on 1 to 3 goals professionally and personally you want to achieve in the next quarter (these come from your yearly goal) Write them out in the SMARTER method Specific Measurable Actionable Relevant Time-bound Exciting Realistic Next Create and Review your Daily Rituals which are: Morning Ritual, Workday startup ritual, Workday shutdown ritual, and Evening ritual.  Make changes or set up each ritual for the next quarter. Review and decide on your Ideal Week.  Block time on your calendar for what matters the most to you. Gary has an upcoming class in October   Find your Full Focus Planner at https://fullfocusstore.com?aff=511 If you are inte

Ken “Magma” Marshall is the Chief Growth Officer and Managing Partner at RevenueZen. Ken is an endlessly curious person with a cliche coffee addiction and a burning desire to encourage and empower others to pursue meaningful lives. Throughout his 7 year experience, he has learned to help those achieve their goals and solve their business problems. Ken would be delighted to share all his insights with you and your audience. Introducing Ken Marshall What problem do you solve? How to grow through organic and attraction-based marketing and demand generation. What three questions do you answer? How to get past all the noise of what SEO actually is and what it used to be and how to actually use it. How to use your personal brand, particularly as a business owner/founder/CEO on platforms like LinkedIn. How we can grow as people and how to help understand more through behavioral psychology. Show Notes:   Start with best practices and the easy things you can do. Set up your Google profile - it’ll only take t

A nationally certified Life Coach in Leadership and one of the top Real Estate professionals in the world closing 30-65 deals a month, Chris Craddock is the host of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, a realtor, and entrepreneur who runs multiple successful businesses in the Washington DC Metro area (and Richmond, VA). Chris and his companies consistently bring in close to 10 Million in revenue per year. His team, The Redux Group, sold just over $160 Million in volume in 2020. Chris has been married for 21 years and is the proud father to six beautiful children. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or listen here: Introducing Chris Craddock What problem do you solve? How to scale your business, how to replace yourself. How to grow passive income. What three questions do you answer? What is the best way to scale your business beyond yourself? How do I start looking at money in a different way? What is the language of money that you’ve learned? Show Notes: Don’t try to elevate yourself o

Our next guest is a Business Strategist, Designer, Podcast Host, Keynote Speaker, and Blacksmith. Whether stalking the big stage, going global from his private studio, or rocking a comedy club, he brings passion, humor, and insight to every discussion.   For over 25 years, he has been working with passionate yet frustrated business people to transform the way they grow their organizations. An award-winning business owner, founder of the Forge Business Program, host of the Marketing Report Podcast, Past National President of Professional Speakers Australia, and father of 3 feisty children. Please join me in welcoming...Russell Pearson. Introducing Russell Pearson What problem do you solve? He helps close the gap between marketing and sales, and he also helps you decide what you want from life. What three problems do you solve? How do I actually make connections to my ideal clients? What sort of business can I have? At the end of the day, what do I need to do to get it? Show Notes: Referrals are someon