Voice Of Influence

Jill Ellsworth is the founder and CEO of Willow Industries. She is a creative and dynamic serial entrepreneur, with a proven track record of building and scaling companies in the health and safety sector. Jill has a background in science and consumer safety. As a Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science, she began her career in the food and beverage industry. She built and sold one of Santa Barbara’s first cold press juice companies, Vibrant Earth Juices, which resulted in her being named Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Emerging Business by the Santa Barbara Women's Economic Ventures group. In 2015, Jill founded the beverage distribution company, Vibrant Earth Distribution, which launched the first alcoholic kombucha brand in Colorado. Jill sold her second company in 2016 to a larger, local beverage distribution company, and after noticing a market opportunity to strengthen health and safety standards in the legal cannabis industry, she shifted her energies to

Have you ever left a meeting wondering what the plan really is and how the team will know if it's successful? Have you ever asked someone to complete a task and you end up wondering if it was completed?    There is an art to using opening and closing communication loops and there are consequences, as well. In this episode Andrea breaks down three different kinds of communication loops that are often opened up without closure, leaving people confused and feeling disrespected. Learn what to watch for and how to improve your communication loop culture at work. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/233 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Angela Healy is the CEO and Co-Owner of AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing. Angela has a strong record of leadership in real estate investment, real estate management and franchise ownership, business development and commercial banking with more than 25 years of industry experience. She is the co-owner of multiple AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing Franchises and AvenueWest Global Franchise, LLC. Angela guides the real estate franchise’s strategies for growth and ensures that AvenueWest’s core philosophy of investor-centric decision making is reflected throughout the company. During her tenure, AvenueWest has grown exponentially from a small real estate brokerage to a national, award-winning franchise organization. AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing is an award-winning, woman-owned business that delivers real estate investors a turnkey solution for property management, benefitted by our global network of local experts that manage furnished, corporate rentals with five-star customer service with franchi

Deana Rich is a highly respected payments industry professional with unparalleled risk, operations and compliance experience. She is the Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Infinicept (2014), combining her consulting experience with SaaS based software that allows payment facilitators to get up and running in weeks – not years. And she is that Co-Founder and Publisher of PaymentFacilitator.com (2012), a publication that delivers the latest news, analysis and insights about the payment facilitator community. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/231 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Todd Ablowitz is a globally acknowledged authority on payment technology, mobile payments and emerging payments trends. Todd spent a dozen years working in the industry before founding Double Diamond consulting in 2008 to help payments industry clients – from the industry’s top brands to up-and-coming technology innovators – solve their most critical business challenges. Investors, media, analysts, and industry watchers rely on Todd for expert advice, trend insights, and consulting. Todd is a member, former Board Member, and former Member of the Year at the ETA. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/230 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

We continue our series interviewing emerging and mid-market CEO's today with a conversation with Mike Tringe. Mike is the co-founder and CEO of CreatorUp, a global digital production company that makes impactful videos for organizations of all sizes to help them teach, tell, sell, and inspire using the power of digital media.   Mike has worked for over 15 years in education and entertainment, including top companies including Creative Artists Agency and National Geographic Films. He earned his MFA from USC School of Cinematic Arts and a BA in History and Science from Harvard University.   CreatorUp makes impactful videos for organizations of all sizes to help them teach, tell, sell, and inspire using the power of digital media.   Creator Up Website   In this conversation Mike shares how his company is empowering a generation of underserved communities of creators to do meaningful work and get recognized for it. He tells us the practice CreatorUp started to help promote human connection in a remote environment

Today we're kicking off a new series with emerging and mid-market CEOs. We've been talking to a number of folks lately who are looking for answers for the same questions, so the opportunity to be able to ask these CEOs about their perspective and experiences is invaluable.  We're kicking off the series with Paige Goss. Paige is a dynamic executive with an extensive background in growing technology professional services organizations. Paige’s career highlights her ability to build and scale companies from the ground up. She has experience not only in leading multi-million-dollar operations, but in starting operations, human resource, finance, and technology departments from scratch. Paige brings a breadth of experience in enterprise operations as well as federal government contracting.    Paige is currently the Founder and Chief Executive Offices of Point Solutions Group, a technology and engineering professional services firm. She started the firm in 2017 and has grown the organization to over 10+ million in

It’s the Voice of Influence Five Year Anniversary! In this Episode Andrea shares what she’s learned on the journey. We would also love to have you listen to her interview with Paul Casey on the Grow Forward Today Podcast. Here are the links and notes for that interview. Apple Podcast Spotify Paul and Andrea discuss some of her roots and education, along with her business Voice of Influence. Then they dive into what makes a difficult conversation, why we must engage in them from time to time, and lots of ways to get to win-win when confrontation happens (when giving or receiving that feedback). Andrea shares her core message of voice = choice, and her memoir Unfrozen: Stop Holding Back and Release the Real You, along with her podcast Voice of Influence. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/227   Give and receive feedback that makes a difference

We're talking about leadership through contentious times as a public servant today on the show. Mellissa Heermann is a life-long learner, advocate for youth, community leader and public servant. She has helped lead the Brookings school district in Brookings, South Dakota through a time of great conflict during the pandemic. She is a mother of three and the Director of the Revenue Cycle at Brookings Health System. Listen in as we discuss the nature and importance of local leadership. You might just decide it's time for you to raise your hand and offer your voice in your community, as well. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/226 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Bill Flynn is the author of Further, Faster: The Vital Few Steps that take the Guesswork out of Growthand we wanted to replay the conversation we had at the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak. We had a really interesting conversation about building a business and what the characteristics are of somebody who builds a business that endures.  Obviously, there’s still a lot going on that we need to endure through. Even if you don’t have a business yourself and you’re listening as a leader who wants to have influence, there’s a lot in this episode for you. In this conversation, Bill and I discussed his book, how to go from being sucked into those moments where you’re constantly putting out fires to being able to relax and plan for the future, how leading as a human being creates trust, how your response as a leader right now can impact your future success, and more!  Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Rea

We're going back to a special episode this week! Whether you’re working with people one-on-one, an executive working with a team, or you’re a parent who wants to the best come out of your kids, you’ve been tasked the challenging and rewarding work of helping others find their voice. In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to help others release their voice. Some topics discussed are how my son’s cub scout troop was the perfect reminder of how amazing it feels to help someone find and use their voice, why so much of how people express themselves has to do with what’s inside their mind, why it’s important to give immediate positive feedback when someone begins to share their voice, how doing so allows you to challenge them later, and more! Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/224 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Reg

Our guest this week lives her mantra, "Together everyone achieves more." A true community advocate and advisor, Candice Price is the mother of two girls and the proud owner of three businesses. She is a member of the New Leaders Council, a nationwide organization that works to recruit, train, and promote civically engaged leaders in business and industry, and a 2021 recipient of the Midlands Business Journal 40 under 40 award. Candice sits on the boards of several non-profit organizations, the Omaha Municipal Land Bank; Omaha 100; Family Housing Advisory Services; and the Metro Omaha Women’s Business Center.    She recently served as the Executive Director of the Grow Nebraska Women’s Business Center funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The vision of the GNWBC is: To be the greatest champion of women entrepreneurs in the Midwest; changing the business landscape through training, advocacy, access to capital, and overall economic development of women-owned enterpri

A.M. Bobby Brumfield is the Managing Partner and CEO for Leonum Advisors: Corporate Protection Management Firm. In this episode we discuss  Bobby's special emphasis on security culture advocacy and the vital importance of human connection for security. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/222 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Are you noticing that it's not as easy as it once was to get involved in your community or your organization's culture? Do you see a sustained drop in activity and connection?   While people in organizations say they want to connect, they are finding it difficult to do so - and it may not just be because of social distancing. In this episode Andrea explores a theory of why it's still hard for people to connect and engage. And it might not be what you think. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/221 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact  

As you consider how you want to approach your life and work in 2022, perhaps you want to think about what is most essential to you and how you can make that work more effortless. So we're re-publishing Andrea's interview with author Greg McKeown. Even if you've heard it once, it's worth another listen. Enjoy! Many of us value hard work. But what if we’re making things harder than necessary? What if we’re carrying a burden we don’t need to carry? Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, joins Andrea to discuss his new book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/220 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpac

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Andrea Joy Wenburg Mon, Dec 6, 2021, 3:12 PM     to Daniele             Is it possible that your team can handle more of your vulnerability and honesty than you realize? In this episode Andrea visits with Ariana Blossom about her experience in the military, the reasons why people wear metaphorical masks and how they can get back to a more authentic expression for the sake of their teams.   As the founder and CEO of Uncommon Accord, Ariana Blossom transforms mission-driven business leaders into powerful storytellers for maximum social impact. Her work helps CEOs prevent their strategic plans from getting "lost in translation" so that employees know what's expected of them. She also helps leaders increase engagement with their mission. Ariana's team helps businesses respond to market demands for environmental sustainability and inclusive workplaces.    In this week's episode, Andrea shares from both her head and heart about the process of turning fear into expre

"I used to spend a lot of time journaling, processing the areas of life that cause stress, looking for the common thread that runs throughout the things that weigh on my heart. I don’t do this in writing as much anymore. Writing takes so much time… But important things — internal things — take time. Journaling isn’t an intellectual exercise for me, it is a spiritual one. It’s something that slows me down long enough to be present to my inner life. It helps me get back in touch with my fears and then remember what I’ve learned about turning my fears into love.  This is soul-level work. It’s something I’ll avoid with busyness when I fear the truth. But then at some point I remember that shining a light on the truth in my heart is the only way to find peace. It’s the only way to release my soul back into a state of love and abundance."   In this week's episode, Andrea shares from both her head and heart about the process of turning fear into expressions of love.  Learn about how our Team Performance System

Academic administration is an important aspect of our educational system. In this episode Andrea interviews Dr. Christopher Jochum about his new book, THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership. They discuss how to decide if being a department chair is the right fit for you, crisis leadership, understanding how trauma impacts our influence, and the importance of focusing on student leadership.   Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/217 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

What do you do when the pressures of your professional and personal life collide, both begging for your time, energy, and attention at the same time? In this episode Andrea explores the importance of clarifying expectations, delegating responsibilities, and building your internal capacity to successfully handle the responsibilities you choose to take on with grace and love.   Contact us if you lead an organization and would like to be a part of one of our executive round table discussions. andrea@voiceofinfluence.net   Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/216 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact