Episodes
Dec. 17, 2024
153 Who You Are Is Not What You Do - the Rewind with Lisa McGuire
In this insightful episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand, host Lisa McGuire revisits a timeless and much-loved discussion: disassociating your identity from your job title. As the year winds down, Lisa reflect…
Dec. 10, 2024
152 Connecting with Heart-First Networking with Ricky Steele
What do you think of when you hear the word "networking?" Whether you like it, love it, or see it as a necessary part of a professional career, there's a way you can be successful at it, and grow your business too. Join Lis…
Dec. 3, 2024
151 Building Networking Trust and Connection in the Digital Age with Jeff Bitton
In this episode, Lisa McGuire sits down with Jeff Bitton, the visionary founder of Pitch 59, a platform redefining how people can network and connect in an increasingly impersonal digital landscape. Jeff's journey began when…
Nov. 26, 2024
150 Turn Your Network Into a Strategic Referral Team with Lisa McGuire
In this insightful episode, we explore the art of strategic networking and how it can be transformed into a referral-generating powerhouse. We discuss the importance of networking with intention, understanding your unique va…
Nov. 19, 2024
149 Unlock LinkedIn: Your B2B Growth Secret with Rachel Simon
Have you ever scrolled through LinkedIn and wondered if you’re truly unlocking its full potential? Whether you’re an employee seeking to grow your personal brand, a leader trying to set an example, or a company aiming to att…
Nov. 12, 2024
148 How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Strategy with Rachel Simon
LinkedIn is not just a job-seeking tool but a robust platform for networking, learning, and business development. In this episode, Lisa welcomes Rachel Simon, LinkedIn expert and founder of Connect the Dots Digital. Rachel s…
Nov. 5, 2024
147 -Solving the Water Crisis Efficiently: Nonprofit Innovation In Action with James Harrington
James Harrington, CEO of the Ugandan Water Project, returns to share his groundbreaking approach to nonprofit leadership. Unlike many traditional charitable organizations, James has successfully infused his operation with th…
Oct. 29, 2024
146 How Gut Instinct, Grit, and Going Viral Turned Into a Career Roadmap with Maxwell Bentley
This episode explores the journey of Maxwell Z. Bentley, founder of Bentley Media and an early YouTube viral creator who turned his lifelong passion for video into a thriving business. Maxwell discovered his love for storyte…
Oct. 22, 2024
145 Turning "Someday" Into Action with Lisa McGuire
Live events are back stronger than ever. After years of Zoom fatigue, many people are eager to gather to connect in real life after meeting online. It's not always about learning content from the sessions; it's also about th…
Oct. 15, 2024
144 How to Speak Like a Pro Using Acting and Improv with Pamela Deritis
Break through emotional barriers and connect authentically with your audience using unique techniques from improv and the acting world, In this episode, Lisa hosts Pamela Doritis, a communication coach transforming executive…
Oct. 8, 2024
143 Redefining Masculinity in Today's World with Bob Conlin
In this empowering conversation, Lisa dives into the evolving landscape of masculinity with Bob Conlin, a men’s leadership coach and co-founder of Alchemy of Men. Bob shares his journey from working in critical care to leadi…
Oct. 1, 2024
142 Beyond the Cubicle: Breakthrough Engineering Stereotypes with Chris Stasiuk
Stereotypes can negatively impact your career...especially when you demonstrate behaviors that reinforce the accepted image. This week's episode features Chris Stasiuk, a seasoned engineering consultant now focused on coachi…
Sept. 24, 2024
141 How I Became an Accidental Speaker with Lisa McGuire
In this episode, Lisa McGuire shares her unexpected path to becoming a public speaker, tracing it back to her early life experiences and career transitions. She discusses how her online presence and networking efforts have c…
Sept. 17, 2024
140 Communication, Influence, and Bridging Generational Gaps with Skot Waldron
Communication is rarely easy, especially when you are speaking across generational divides. In this episode, internal communication strategist and SXSW speaker, Scott Waldron, highlights the importance of communication and b…
Sept. 10, 2024
139 Decoding the Impact of Culture on Organizational Success with Ben Ortlip
Culture is a topic of discussion in nearly every company today. The problem is most leaders don't know what to do with it. How can you begin to connect what's happening in the hearts and minds of those within the company whe…
Sept. 3, 2024
138 What Does It Take to Attract Great People and Motivate Today's Workforce with Geo Booth
When it comes to the world of work, everything begins and ends with the people who make it happen. This idea fuels Geo Booth to leverage his decades of experience in the textile industry as a business coach. He's the founder…
Aug. 27, 2024
137 Your Best Self Is Closer Than You Think with Lisa McGuire
We're in the middle of a self-improvement epidemic. All you have to do is look at the number of personal development and self-improvement trainings, books, and podcasts to know that this idea of human potential is a goal for…
Aug. 20, 2024
136 Fractional Executives: Creating Flexibility and Autonomy in Your Career with Jennifer Ternay
Today’s professionals are charting new courses in their careers, seeking flexibility, autonomy, and fulfillment. In this episode, we embark on a journey with Jennifer Ternay, an executive and business coach, strategic adviso…
Aug. 13, 2024
135 The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Being Your Own Boss with Lisa McGuire
Want more freedom and flexibility in your work life? Being your own boss might be the answer. In this episode, Lisa McGuire, a third-generation entrepreneur, discusses the pros and cons of being your own boss. She discusses …
Aug. 6, 2024
134 Embrace the Rest Revolution: Overcome Burnout and Restore Well-Being with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician who found herself in the midst of experiencing burnout. She was trying to save her sanity and stay in the work she was passionate about without feelin…
July 30, 2024
133 Frame Your Narrative: Own Your Power to Create Your Best Life with Serena Sacks-Mandel
Lisa interviews Serena Sacks Mandel, the Global Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft for the education industry. Serena shares her empowering journey, emphasizing the importance of framing your own narrative and owning your…
July 23, 2024
132 Leverage the Power of the Subconscious Mind to Nurture Wellness with Dr. Ursula Lentine
In this episode, Lisa interviews Ursula Lentine, Doctor of Conscious Study, a licensed minister and a subconscious specialist, about her journey into helping clients find peace, clarity, and wellness. They discuss the impact…
July 16, 2024
131 Blind Spots, Side Hustles, and Unlocking Personal Potential with Jason Frazell
Join Lisa for a conversation with Jason Frazell, an executive coach, facilitator, and personal brand strategist, to dive into the world of side hustles, business growth, and personal development. Jason shares his wisdom on …
July 9, 2024
130 The Ultimate Inner Battle: How Love Conquers Fear with Lisa McGuire
In this episode, Lisa delves into the powerful concepts of fear versus love and their profound impact on our lives. She explores how fear often holds people back from making positive changes and pursuing their dreams, highli…