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Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Better Branding Through Personal Understanding' with Deevo TindallTrigger Warning & Explicit Content AdvisoryThis episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including abuse, sexual assault, and childhood trauma, which may be triggering to some listeners. Additionally, explicit language is used throughout the conversation. Listener discretion is advised.This week we get vulnerable with our guest Deevo Tindall. Deevo isn't afraid to discuss what can get in a clients way. In this episode we discuss how you can be safely vulnerable, the future of branding and how knowing yourself can open you up to what you have been searching for.As...2025-05-0541 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Better Branding Through Personal Understanding' with Deevo TindallTrigger Warning & Explicit Content AdvisoryThis episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including abuse, sexual assault, and childhood trauma, which may be triggering to some listeners. Additionally, explicit language is used throughout the conversation. Listener discretion is advised.This week we get vulnerable with our guest Deevo Tindall. Deevo isn't afraid to discuss what can get in a clients way. In this episode we discuss how you can be safely vulnerable, the future of branding and how knowing yourself can open you up to what you have been searching for.As...2025-05-0541 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'How to Reverse Engineer Your Business Growth' with Mac LackeyWork, Life, Domination. Words our guest Mac Lackey likes to live by but don't let it fool you. It's still about balance. In this episode Mac discuss his success in starting and selling six businesses, the idea of reverse engineering your mindset to scale and the importance of keeping your priorities in the midst of work.Mac Lackey is an American entrepreneur who has started, scaled, and sold six companies. Mac and his companies have been featured on CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Business North Carolina, USA Today and The New York Times. Notable ventures...2025-04-2845 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'How to Reverse Engineer Your Business Growth' with Mac LackeyWork, Life, Domination. Words our guest Mac Lackey likes to live by but don't let it fool you. It's still about balance. In this episode Mac discuss his success in starting and selling six businesses, the idea of reverse engineering your mindset to scale and the importance of keeping your priorities in the midst of work.Mac Lackey is an American entrepreneur who has started, scaled, and sold six companies. Mac and his companies have been featured on CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Business North Carolina, USA Today and The New York Times. Notable ventures...2025-04-2845 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Know Who You Need & Delegation vs. Adoption' with Wendi Mathis HeldThis week we invited on Wendi Held to discuss getting the right pieces in place for exiting your business, making those hard choices on who to take with and who to leave behind and the difference between delegation and adoption.Wendi Mathis Held leads In The Black Retail as a Fractional Revenue Officer, supporting SMBs with strategic insights and growth-oriented guidance. A passionate advisor and investor, she partners with businesses to help them unlock their potential and achieve sustainable growth.Previously, Wendi founded True Hero, a full-service Amazon agency that successfully grew premium brands on...2025-04-2147 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Know Who You Need & Delegation vs. Adoption' with Wendi Mathis HeldThis week we invited on Wendi Held to discuss getting the right pieces in place for exiting your business, making those hard choices on who to take with and who to leave behind and the difference between delegation and adoption.Wendi Mathis Held leads In The Black Retail as a Fractional Revenue Officer, supporting SMBs with strategic insights and growth-oriented guidance. A passionate advisor and investor, she partners with businesses to help them unlock their potential and achieve sustainable growth.Previously, Wendi founded True Hero, a full-service Amazon agency that successfully grew premium brands on...2025-04-2147 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Giving Yourself Grace and Future Planning' with Ashlyn GreerThis week we bring on fashion pioneer Ashlyn Greer. She shares insight on the highs and lows of growth, giving yourself space to enjoy what you have achieved so far and staying ahead of trends in your industries.Ashlyn Greer spent 10 years in the fashion industry before launching Fashivly officially in 2021. After obtaining her Master’s degree in Luxury Fashion Management and Marketing from Savannah College of Art and Design, she worked in events and PR, in creative strategy, partnerships, social media, brand management, and creative production, eventually leading the styling team and overseeing over 300 brands at Be...2025-04-1438 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Giving Yourself Grace and Future Planning' with Ashlyn GreerThis week we bring on fashion pioneer Ashlyn Greer. She shares insight on the highs and lows of growth, giving yourself space to enjoy what you have achieved so far and staying ahead of trends in your industries.Ashlyn Greer spent 10 years in the fashion industry before launching Fashivly officially in 2021. After obtaining her Master’s degree in Luxury Fashion Management and Marketing from Savannah College of Art and Design, she worked in events and PR, in creative strategy, partnerships, social media, brand management, and creative production, eventually leading the styling team and overseeing over 300 brands at Be...2025-04-1438 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'The IFFY Problem in Leadership' with Hannah and DaveIn this weeks episode Hannah and Dave discuss the IFFY problem that companies run into. "If I can just..." The feedback loop all leaders find themselves in when trying to solve complex problems. Hannah and Dave share their advice on where to start and how to get ahead of solving problems in the future. They might also mention baby goats and a wedding! Happy Spring! To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski2025-04-0718 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'The IFFY Problem in Leadership' with Hannah and DaveIn this weeks episode Hannah and Dave discuss the IFFY problem that companies run into. "If I can just..." The feedback loop all leaders find themselves in when trying to solve complex problems. Hannah and Dave share their advice on where to start and how to get ahead of solving problems in the future. They might also mention baby goats and a wedding! Happy Spring! To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski2025-04-0718 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Life After Exiting a Business' with Tyler JefcoatThis week we discuss the steps you should consider when exiting a business. Our expert, Tyler Jefcoat, goes into details regarding discipline when making an exit, warning signs to look out for and giving yourself time to sit with decisions.Tyler Jefcoat is the Founder of Seller Accountant, which he recently sold, and now dedicates his energy to leading The Sellers Roundtable, an exclusive mastermind for founders of 7 and 8-figure e-commerce businesses. He also serves on the board of a private equity fund and provides consulting services to select clients. Before founding Seller Accountant, Tyler co-founded Care...2025-03-3142 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Life After Exiting a Business' with Tyler JefcoatThis week we discuss the steps you should consider when exiting a business. Our expert, Tyler Jefcoat, goes into details regarding discipline when making an exit, warning signs to look out for and giving yourself time to sit with decisions.Tyler Jefcoat is the Founder of Seller Accountant, which he recently sold, and now dedicates his energy to leading The Sellers Roundtable, an exclusive mastermind for founders of 7 and 8-figure e-commerce businesses. He also serves on the board of a private equity fund and provides consulting services to select clients. Before founding Seller Accountant, Tyler co-founded Care...2025-03-3142 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Testing Your Marketing Hypothesis on LinkedIn' with Katie LantukhThis week is all about marketing! In this episode featuring Katie Lantukh, we discuss first steps in marketing, testing your audience through social media and best practices for growing your and sustaining your audience.Katie Lantukh is a writer who understands that most people don’t take time to read. Through her work at Murphy Marketing, Katie helps organizations multiply their impact by translating complex ideas into compelling marketing messages. If you would like to follow up with Katie, check the links below:Murphy MarketingKatie's LinkedInTo f...2025-03-2437 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Testing Your Marketing Hypothesis on LinkedIn' with Katie LantukhThis week is all about marketing! In this episode featuring Katie Lantukh, we discuss first steps in marketing, testing your audience through social media and best practices for growing your and sustaining your audience.Katie Lantukh is a writer who understands that most people don’t take time to read. Through her work at Murphy Marketing, Katie helps organizations multiply their impact by translating complex ideas into compelling marketing messages. If you would like to follow up with Katie, check the links below:Murphy MarketingKatie's LinkedInTo f...2025-03-2437 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'How a Business Coach Can Help You Exit' with Dan ColemanThis week we talk with West Coast counterpart Dan Coleman. We cover everything from having a strategic exit plan, the 4 capitals a company should examine and getting honest with yourself about the end game of your company.As a former certified EOS Implementer (#1 in the world) Dan understood that all things must evolve. So now, he takes a hybrid approach to help create & implement each company’s tailored “Business Operating System” and to level up their leadership team. By blending the best frameworks and business tools he meets his clients where they are at, with no limitations, all wh...2025-03-1736 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'How a Business Coach Can Help You Exit' with Dan ColemanThis week we talk with West Coast counterpart Dan Coleman. We cover everything from having a strategic exit plan, the 4 capitals a company should examine and getting honest with yourself about the end game of your company.As a former certified EOS Implementer (#1 in the world) Dan understood that all things must evolve. So now, he takes a hybrid approach to help create & implement each company’s tailored “Business Operating System” and to level up their leadership team. By blending the best frameworks and business tools he meets his clients where they are at, with no limitations, all wh...2025-03-1736 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'AI, Strategic Planning and Showing Appreciation' with Brittney BoguesIn this weeks episode we discuss with business leader Brittney Bogues the practical use of AI, the 1% rule for company growth and how to show your clients and organization you care.Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of the Bogues Group, Brittney Bogues is an influential communications executive for brands, personalities and concepts with a proven track record of securing positive press, engaging public interest and generating significant social media buzz. With 10+ years of communication, business and nonprofit expertise and equipped with a masters degree, Brittney prides herself on providing quality, strategic and results-driven solutions for each client. B...2025-03-1033 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'AI, Strategic Planning and Showing Appreciation' with Brittney BoguesIn this weeks episode we discuss with business leader Brittney Bogues the practical use of AI, the 1% rule for company growth and how to show your clients and organization you care.Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of the Bogues Group, Brittney Bogues is an influential communications executive for brands, personalities and concepts with a proven track record of securing positive press, engaging public interest and generating significant social media buzz. With 10+ years of communication, business and nonprofit expertise and equipped with a masters degree, Brittney prides herself on providing quality, strategic and results-driven solutions for each client. B...2025-03-1033 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'The Art of Post-Pandemic Leadership' with Christine ZmudaThis week we talk with Christine Zmuda! Through her insight we discuss the benefit of art in your work, how leaders have pivoted post pandemic and how business need to keep the human element in mind first.With over 30 years of sales and marketing leadership in Corporate America, Christine Zmuda has built a remarkable career at companies like Mobil Oil, Yammer, and Microsoft. In her most recent role as Chief of Staff for Microsoft’s North American Consulting business, Christine not only drove strategy but helped shape Microsoft’s approach to industry vertical growth. Her career includes a fo...2025-03-0337 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'The Art of Post-Pandemic Leadership' with Christine ZmudaThis week we talk with Christine Zmuda! Through her insight we discuss the benefit of art in your work, how leaders have pivoted post pandemic and how business need to keep the human element in mind first.With over 30 years of sales and marketing leadership in Corporate America, Christine Zmuda has built a remarkable career at companies like Mobil Oil, Yammer, and Microsoft. In her most recent role as Chief of Staff for Microsoft’s North American Consulting business, Christine not only drove strategy but helped shape Microsoft’s approach to industry vertical growth. Her career includes a fo...2025-03-0337 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'What is a Fractional Leader & Do I Need One?' with Karina MikhliThis week is all about fractional CEOs. With our guest Karina Mikhli we discuss what a fractional leader even is and where to start, how important fostering your community can be and having outlets outside of work to connect your left and right brain.Karina Mikhli is a Professional Services and SaaS Fractional COO; Workflow Consultant; and Founder of Fractionals United. She has almost a decade of experience building, optimizing, and scaling small to midsize businesses and although she can (and has) managed and optimized most functions, she provides the most value by leading and focusing teams...2025-02-2446 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'What is a Fractional Leader & Do I Need One?' with Karina MikhliThis week is all about fractional CEOs. With our guest Karina Mikhli we discuss what a fractional leader even is and where to start, how important fostering your community can be and having outlets outside of work to connect your left and right brain.Karina Mikhli is a Professional Services and SaaS Fractional COO; Workflow Consultant; and Founder of Fractionals United. She has almost a decade of experience building, optimizing, and scaling small to midsize businesses and although she can (and has) managed and optimized most functions, she provides the most value by leading and focusing teams...2025-02-2446 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Gen Z in Business and Leadership Resets' with Jaime TaetsThis week we our guest Jaime Taets reflect on the importance of evolution in leadership, why businesses should embrace younger generations and how to take and how empathy can be applied in the work place.CEO, public speaker, Amazon Best Selling author, podcast host, and thought leader…in every one of these roles, Jaime Taets helps people reach their potential. She isn’t afraid to talk have “get real” conversations about the things that often limit people from achieving success. Jaime’s dedication to helping people leverage their strengths transcends her CEO role at Keystone Group International. As host of...2025-02-1738 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Gen Z in Business and Leadership Resets' with Jaime TaetsThis week we our guest Jaime Taets reflect on the importance of evolution in leadership, why businesses should embrace younger generations and how to take and how empathy can be applied in the work place.CEO, public speaker, Amazon Best Selling author, podcast host, and thought leader…in every one of these roles, Jaime Taets helps people reach their potential. She isn’t afraid to talk have “get real” conversations about the things that often limit people from achieving success. Jaime’s dedication to helping people leverage their strengths transcends her CEO role at Keystone Group International. As host of...2025-02-1738 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'How to Live Your Ideal Life' with Mark CongdonHow to live the ideal life is a big question but it's one that our guest Mark Congdon facilitates everyday. In this episode we discuss the importance of the little goals, how businesses can use the Ideal Life Framework and how you can use the fight or flight behavior in your favor.After spending years as a successful leader in the transportation logistics industry, Mark Congdon now dedicates himself to empowering others through The Ideal Life. With expertise in business and psychology, including a Dean’s List graduate of the Harvard Extension School in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Mark co...2025-02-1033 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'How to Live Your Ideal Life' with Mark CongdonHow to live the ideal life is a big question but it's one that our guest Mark Congdon facilitates everyday. In this episode we discuss the importance of the little goals, how businesses can use the Ideal Life Framework and how you can use the fight or flight behavior in your favor.After spending years as a successful leader in the transportation logistics industry, Mark Congdon now dedicates himself to empowering others through The Ideal Life. With expertise in business and psychology, including a Dean’s List graduate of the Harvard Extension School in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Mark co...2025-02-1033 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'The Rhythm of the Business' with Dave and HannahThis week Dave and Hannah break down how setting a rhythm in your business can allow succinct and structured growth throughout the year. Through weekly, quarterly and yearly goals/meetings your business can see real time achievements (and failures). Allowing your team the benefit to keep what works and let go of what doesn't. Setting the pace and keeping up with your growth.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski ...2025-02-0330 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'The Rhythm of the Business' with Dave and HannahThis week Dave and Hannah break down how setting a rhythm in your business can allow succinct and structured growth throughout the year. Through weekly, quarterly and yearly goals/meetings your business can see real time achievements (and failures). Allowing your team the benefit to keep what works and let go of what doesn't. Setting the pace and keeping up with your growth.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski ...2025-02-0330 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Career Changes and Full Funnel Marketing' with Portia MountAwareness, Consideration and Preference. Three assets that fractional CMO Portia Mount uses to determine a companies marketing trajectory. In this weeks episodes she sheds light on finding her own entrepreneurial freedom, the importance of lining up departments with marking messaging and full funnel marketing.Portia Mount is an entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker, and founder of Mount Creative, LLC, a boutique fractional CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) advisory. She held senior executive roles at Topcoder (NYSE: WIPRO), Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) , and Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR). Portia is a bestselling author and 2x TEDx speaker. She co-authored “Kick Som...2025-01-2742 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Career Changes and Full Funnel Marketing' with Portia MountAwareness, Consideration and Preference. Three assets that fractional CMO Portia Mount uses to determine a companies marketing trajectory. In this weeks episodes she sheds light on finding her own entrepreneurial freedom, the importance of lining up departments with marking messaging and full funnel marketing.Portia Mount is an entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker, and founder of Mount Creative, LLC, a boutique fractional CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) advisory. She held senior executive roles at Topcoder (NYSE: WIPRO), Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) , and Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR). Portia is a bestselling author and 2x TEDx speaker. She co-authored “Kick Som...2025-01-2742 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Navigating Company Culture in a Political Time' with Brittany DrozdThis week is all about culture. In this episode Dave and Hannah talk with Brittany Drozd and expert on culture. They tackle everything from cultivating a change of culture in the workplace, how to create a safe space for ideas and how a company should handle a politically charged climate.Brittany is a distinguished CEO Thought Partner and Culture Change Catalyst with a track record of facilitating successful culture transformations and talent retention strategies. Backed by evidence-based practices and a scientific approach, Brittany brings a wealth of experience and expertise to drive tangible and sustainable results.2025-01-2041 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Navigating Company Culture in a Political Time' with Brittany DrozdThis week is all about culture. In this episode Dave and Hannah talk with Brittany Drozd and expert on culture. They tackle everything from cultivating a change of culture in the workplace, how to create a safe space for ideas and how a company should handle a politically charged climate.Brittany is a distinguished CEO Thought Partner and Culture Change Catalyst with a track record of facilitating successful culture transformations and talent retention strategies. Backed by evidence-based practices and a scientific approach, Brittany brings a wealth of experience and expertise to drive tangible and sustainable results.2025-01-2041 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'How to Scale Through Taking Risks' with Eric NewellToday we bring family to the table! This week we feature Eric Newell, brother to host Dave Newell. Eric talks about his process in scaling through the middle phase of company growth, taking consistent risk and hiring skilled workers even if you don't know where to put them yet.Eric Newell is the CEO and co-founder of Stoneridge Software, a Microsoft partner specializing in implementation, consulting, and support for Microsoft Dynamics Business Applications and technologies. What started as a three-person organization in 2012 has scaled to 300 people. Stoneridge Software is now the #7 Microsoft Business Application partner in the...2025-01-1334 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'How to Scale Through Taking Risks' with Eric NewellToday we bring family to the table! This week we feature Eric Newell, brother to host Dave Newell. Eric talks about his process in scaling through the middle phase of company growth, taking consistent risk and hiring skilled workers even if you don't know where to put them yet.Eric Newell is the CEO and co-founder of Stoneridge Software, a Microsoft partner specializing in implementation, consulting, and support for Microsoft Dynamics Business Applications and technologies. What started as a three-person organization in 2012 has scaled to 300 people. Stoneridge Software is now the #7 Microsoft Business Application partner in the...2025-01-1334 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Storytelling: A Critical Business Skill' with Marie QuintanaThis episode is all about storytelling. We are joined by author and business leader Marie Quintana who values expression in leadership through story. It's how we bridge gaps and how a business can relate to it's clients and personnel at every level of business and beyond.Marie Quintana, author of Last Flight From Havana, is a distinguished business leader with a 30-year career in Corporate America, holding key positions at companies like Tenet Healthcare, PepsiCo, Perot Systems, and IBM. She's recognized as one of the Top 50 Hispanic Women in Business by Hispanic Business Magazine, Top 50 Women in...2025-01-0639 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Storytelling: A Critical Business Skill' with Marie QuintanaThis episode is all about storytelling. We are joined by author and business leader Marie Quintana who values expression in leadership through story. It's how we bridge gaps and how a business can relate to it's clients and personnel at every level of business and beyond.Marie Quintana, author of Last Flight From Havana, is a distinguished business leader with a 30-year career in Corporate America, holding key positions at companies like Tenet Healthcare, PepsiCo, Perot Systems, and IBM. She's recognized as one of the Top 50 Hispanic Women in Business by Hispanic Business Magazine, Top 50 Women in...2025-01-0639 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'You Can't Scale Yourself' with Dave and HannahSeason 2 is here!! In our season opener Hannah and Dave discuss what they hope to learn in Season 2 and what they gained from Season 1. They go further in sharing the pitfalls of shouldering your entire company as a young start up. It can seem valiant at first but it is far from sustainable.Thank you for joining us again and be on the look out for new episodes every Monday!To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.com2024-12-3024 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'You Can't Scale Yourself' with Dave and HannahSeason 2 is here!! In our season opener Hannah and Dave discuss what they hope to learn in Season 2 and what they gained from Season 1. They go further in sharing the pitfalls of shouldering your entire company as a young start up. It can seem valiant at first but it is far from sustainable.Thank you for joining us again and be on the look out for new episodes every Monday!To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.com2024-12-3024 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ PodcastWelcome to Season 2!Join us every Monday as we talk to industry professionals on how they achieved Business Velocity!To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell2024-12-2300 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ PodcastWelcome to Season 2!Join us every Monday as we talk to industry professionals on how they achieved Business Velocity!To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell2024-12-2300 min
Monetizing Your Mental CapitalYou already have mental capital! Here's how you share it. | Monetizing Your Mental CapitalJoin Will as he catches up with not one, but TWO of his friends who have mastered the art of mental capital! These rockstars have developed the mindset of a champion, and Dave Newell and Hannah Pniewski are excited to share their stories, strategies, and insights with you. From overcoming obstacles to achieving success, they dive into what makes them tick and how they've become the best versions of themselves. Get ready to be inspired and motivated by their journeys!Want to hear more from Dave and Hannah!? Check out these links!:2024-11-1240 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ PodcastHow to Strategize For 2025This is it for Season 1 friends! We'll be back next year with more strategy tips and advice for entrepreneurs and business leaders. We are grateful to everyone that has joined us this season and we look forward to all who will join us in the next one. We hope the strategies discussed this season will help your company flourish.If you would like to reach out for a consulting session with Dave and Hannah, follow the link below! Thank you for listening!To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit...2024-10-1426 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ PodcastHow to Strategize For 2025This is it for Season 1 friends! We'll be back next year with more strategy tips and advice for entrepreneurs and business leaders. We are grateful to everyone that has joined us this season and we look forward to all who will join us in the next one. We hope the strategies discussed this season will help your company flourish.If you would like to reach out for a consulting session with Dave and Hannah, follow the link below! Thank you for listening!To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit...2024-10-1426 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Why Reputation is Important in Leadership' with Mike MooneyToday we talk with Mike Mooney, a senior executive who is no stranger to high pressure situations. In this episode we discuss the importance of intentional leadership, upholding reputation and the art of an apology.Some might say that Mike Mooney has spent the last 25 years of his career going in circles! As a senior executive in the high-speed motorsports industry – from NASCAR to IndyCar and Formula 1 - Mike built high-performing organizational teams to create award-winning programs for globally recognized brands, such as Mercedes-Benz, 3M, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, and Walmart. Mike is an author, exe...2024-10-0741 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Why Reputation is Important in Leadership' with Mike MooneyToday we talk with Mike Mooney, a senior executive who is no stranger to high pressure situations. In this episode we discuss the importance of intentional leadership, upholding reputation and the art of an apology.Some might say that Mike Mooney has spent the last 25 years of his career going in circles! As a senior executive in the high-speed motorsports industry – from NASCAR to IndyCar and Formula 1 - Mike built high-performing organizational teams to create award-winning programs for globally recognized brands, such as Mercedes-Benz, 3M, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, and Walmart. Mike is an author, exe...2024-10-0741 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Entrepreneur's Crash Course: How to Automate and Delegate in Small Business' with Will ChristensenThis week we talk with Automation expert Will Christensen. Will sheds light on how to recognize what you should automate, finding the right person to delegate and being vulnerable with how you find help. Will is a passionate advocate for efficiency and effectiveness in business operations, championing the "Automate, Delegate, Eliminate" philosophy. He is also known for his innovative 15-1-1-5 method, a strategic approach that guides business owners on what to automate, delegate, and eliminate to streamline their operations and boost productivity. As the founder of the Entrepreneur's Apprentice program, he specializes in helping new...2024-09-3042 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Entrepreneur's Crash Course: How to Automate and Delegate in Small Business' with Will ChristensenThis week we talk with Automation expert Will Christensen. Will sheds light on how to recognize what you should automate, finding the right person to delegate and being vulnerable with how you find help. Will is a passionate advocate for efficiency and effectiveness in business operations, championing the "Automate, Delegate, Eliminate" philosophy. He is also known for his innovative 15-1-1-5 method, a strategic approach that guides business owners on what to automate, delegate, and eliminate to streamline their operations and boost productivity. As the founder of the Entrepreneur's Apprentice program, he specializes in helping new...2024-09-3042 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Who We Are & Why We Do What We Do.' with Dave and HannahThis week our hosts shed some light on what they do and why they do it! Their origin story if you will. Dave and Hannah's backgrounds started in very different places but all of their interests led them to helping businesses thrive and communicate effectively.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith 2024-09-2332 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Who We Are & Why We Do What We Do.' with Dave and HannahThis week our hosts shed some light on what they do and why they do it! Their origin story if you will. Dave and Hannah's backgrounds started in very different places but all of their interests led them to helping businesses thrive and communicate effectively.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith 2024-09-2332 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'How to Sell Your Business, Technically & Emotionally' with Rob TaylorThis week we talk with Rob Taylor. We discuss the vital things to look for when selling your business. The little nuances that are often over looked and the psychological pieces that sellers often forget or should look into deeper.Robert Taylor has spent a majority of his career in and around the financial industry in various capacities. After stints with firms like JPMorganChase and Wells Fargo, he officially embarked on his entrepreneurial journey and founded the boutique Mergers & Acquisitions advisory firm, Bray Ventures, in 2018. Robert seeks to bring a different approach to M&A transactions for...2024-09-1643 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'How to Sell Your Business, Technically & Emotionally' with Rob TaylorThis week we talk with Rob Taylor. We discuss the vital things to look for when selling your business. The little nuances that are often over looked and the psychological pieces that sellers often forget or should look into deeper.Robert Taylor has spent a majority of his career in and around the financial industry in various capacities. After stints with firms like JPMorganChase and Wells Fargo, he officially embarked on his entrepreneurial journey and founded the boutique Mergers & Acquisitions advisory firm, Bray Ventures, in 2018. Robert seeks to bring a different approach to M&A transactions for...2024-09-1643 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'The Value of Powerful Presence' with Dean Hyers and Pete MachalekThis week we have a duo! Pete and Dean from SagePresence join the show! In this episode they discuss everything from being comfortable in your own skin, adjusting when conditions are unfavorable and the playfulness of A.I.Dean and Pete co-founded SagePresence 2001. Founded on their shared histories in film and storytelling, the company was established to help business professionals present themselves with more confident and engaging personal presence. Over the years, Dean and Pete have coached business pitches which have won client firms over 16 billions of dollars worth of projects, and in the process...2024-09-0946 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'The Value of Powerful Presence' with Dean Hyers and Pete MachalekThis week we have a duo! Pete and Dean from SagePresence join the show! In this episode they discuss everything from being comfortable in your own skin, adjusting when conditions are unfavorable and the playfulness of A.I.Dean and Pete co-founded SagePresence 2001. Founded on their shared histories in film and storytelling, the company was established to help business professionals present themselves with more confident and engaging personal presence. Over the years, Dean and Pete have coached business pitches which have won client firms over 16 billions of dollars worth of projects, and in the process...2024-09-0946 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Branding, Company Culture and Running a Bada** Agency' with Jena GribbleIn this weeks episode, we talk with Jena Gribble about the difference between strategy and tactics, how important it is to emphasis your data and throwing out the lone wolf attitude.Jena Gribble is the founder, owner and brand strategist of indie-fav branding and marketing studio Blush Cactus, based in the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area. At Blush Cactus, Jena brings almost 20 years of experience in branding, marketing, print and digital direction, and design to her work. She has helped dozens of companies, from small businesses to multimillion-dollar organizations, build bad*ss brands, get out of limbo, and...2024-09-0242 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Branding, Company Culture and Running a Bada** Agency' with Jena GribbleIn this weeks episode, we talk with Jena Gribble about the difference between strategy and tactics, how important it is to emphasis your data and throwing out the lone wolf attitude.Jena Gribble is the founder, owner and brand strategist of indie-fav branding and marketing studio Blush Cactus, based in the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area. At Blush Cactus, Jena brings almost 20 years of experience in branding, marketing, print and digital direction, and design to her work. She has helped dozens of companies, from small businesses to multimillion-dollar organizations, build bad*ss brands, get out of limbo, and...2024-09-0242 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'The Elements of Velocity' with Hannah and DaveThis week Hannah and Dave discuss why they use the word velocity when talking about business and the elements that make it. Purpose, Vision, Strategic Identity, Core Business, Forecasting and Target Market.Each one leads into the other and each needs a specific focus. All of these elements also folds into the Five Facets of Business.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah...2024-08-2618 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'The Elements of Velocity' with Hannah and DaveThis week Hannah and Dave discuss why they use the word velocity when talking about business and the elements that make it. Purpose, Vision, Strategic Identity, Core Business, Forecasting and Target Market.Each one leads into the other and each needs a specific focus. All of these elements also folds into the Five Facets of Business.To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah...2024-08-2618 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Leading Meaningful Transitions' with Jamie TozziThis week we talk with business dynamo Jamie Tozzi. We discuss everything from being direct with your co-workers, vulnerability in not knowing all the answers and leaving space for feedback.Jamie Tozzi is a professional coach and speaker passionate about helping high-potential leaders and executives develop the transformational leadership and communications skills critical to achieving results in today’s complex business climate. During her 20- year tenure at Microsoft Corporation, Jamie was known as a Transformation and Growth Leader, helping grow the Dynamics business from $100M to over $1B, and leading a $1B sales organization to breakthrough per...2024-08-1936 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Leading Meaningful Transitions' with Jamie TozziThis week we talk with business dynamo Jamie Tozzi. We discuss everything from being direct with your co-workers, vulnerability in not knowing all the answers and leaving space for feedback.Jamie Tozzi is a professional coach and speaker passionate about helping high-potential leaders and executives develop the transformational leadership and communications skills critical to achieving results in today’s complex business climate. During her 20- year tenure at Microsoft Corporation, Jamie was known as a Transformation and Growth Leader, helping grow the Dynamics business from $100M to over $1B, and leading a $1B sales organization to breakthrough per...2024-08-1936 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Be the Weaver - How to Live into Your Company Values' with Stephen FreemanIn this weeks episode we talk with Stephen Freeman. He shares insight on upholding company values, having the hard conversations and how to separate yourself from work when home.Stephen Freeman is the Leader & Founder of Kairos Digital, a marketing agency based in Jacksonville, FL. Their team focuses on web development, digital advertising, video production, and graphic design. Kairos Digital's vision is to help good ideas come to life, good organizations do great things, and good people become world-changing leaders for the Glory of God. If you would like to stay up to date with...2024-08-1240 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Be the Weaver - How to Live into Your Company Values' with Stephen FreemanIn this weeks episode we talk with Stephen Freeman. He shares insight on upholding company values, having the hard conversations and how to separate yourself from work when home.Stephen Freeman is the Leader & Founder of Kairos Digital, a marketing agency based in Jacksonville, FL. Their team focuses on web development, digital advertising, video production, and graphic design. Kairos Digital's vision is to help good ideas come to life, good organizations do great things, and good people become world-changing leaders for the Glory of God. If you would like to stay up to date with...2024-08-1240 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Where to Start with Your Branding' with Logan MillerThis week we have another branding discussion with Logan Miller. We discuss the importance of context for your branding, when its ready to be shared and how your branding outlives the service provided or vice versa.Logan is an experienced brand strategist with a passion for helping organizations grow with great intention. He began his career as a freelance branding consultant, focused primarily on brand planning and development projects with local nonprofits and small businesses, while partnering with established marketing agencies to accelerate his learning on larger projects with bigger budgets and broader scopes of work. 2024-08-0543 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Where to Start with Your Branding' with Logan MillerThis week we have another branding discussion with Logan Miller. We discuss the importance of context for your branding, when its ready to be shared and how your branding outlives the service provided or vice versa.Logan is an experienced brand strategist with a passion for helping organizations grow with great intention. He began his career as a freelance branding consultant, focused primarily on brand planning and development projects with local nonprofits and small businesses, while partnering with established marketing agencies to accelerate his learning on larger projects with bigger budgets and broader scopes of work. 2024-08-0543 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ PodcastData! Data! Data! How the Numbers of Your Business Tell a StoryThis week Dave and Hannah discuss the power of metrics. Numbers can be the bane of any company but focusing on them can allow your business to sift through the weeds and find where problem spots start and stop.Hannah goes in depth about setting up your own processes for utilizing numbers and Dave gives examples on where you can find moments in your companies structure to decipher numerical growth.It's not the easiest work but it will invariably give you the most payoff.To find more information on The Five Facets and...2024-07-2923 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ PodcastData! Data! Data! How the Numbers of Your Business Tell a StoryThis week Dave and Hannah discuss the power of metrics. Numbers can be the bane of any company but focusing on them can allow your business to sift through the weeds and find where problem spots start and stop.Hannah goes in depth about setting up your own processes for utilizing numbers and Dave gives examples on where you can find moments in your companies structure to decipher numerical growth.It's not the easiest work but it will invariably give you the most payoff.To find more information on The Five Facets and...2024-07-2923 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'3 Types of Business Ego & How to Manage Them' with Christie GarciaToday we talk with Christie Garcia. We cover the 3 types of ego found in business, how to utilize them as assets and make space for the dark days.Christie Garcia is the Ego Management Expert. With a notable career spanning two decades, Christie brings a wealth of expertise in the realms of sales, talent acquisition, leadership development, and Ego Management.Christie is the visionary Founder of the Mindful Choice Leadership Academy, where she crafts innovative programs that empower individuals and teams to master the art of taming their inner Ego within the dynamic world of business, p...2024-07-2240 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'3 Types of Business Ego & How to Manage Them' with Christie GarciaToday we talk with Christie Garcia. We cover the 3 types of ego found in business, how to utilize them as assets and make space for the dark days.Christie Garcia is the Ego Management Expert. With a notable career spanning two decades, Christie brings a wealth of expertise in the realms of sales, talent acquisition, leadership development, and Ego Management.Christie is the visionary Founder of the Mindful Choice Leadership Academy, where she crafts innovative programs that empower individuals and teams to master the art of taming their inner Ego within the dynamic world of business, p...2024-07-2240 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Architecting a Brand that Converts' with Kate DiLeoThis week we discuss branding with Kate DiLeo!Kate DiLeo is a brand architect, #1 international bestselling author, and the founder of The Brand Trifecta, the proven methodology that has helped thousands of organizations craft brands that bring more prospects to the table, more users who click, and more customers who buy.Kate’s approach is rooted in the belief that brand is the path of least resistance to revenue. She teaches you to eliminate complex and ineffective storytelling by delivering a simple yet provocative message that tells prospects what you do, how you solve their pr...2024-07-1243 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Architecting a Brand that Converts' with Kate DiLeoThis week we discuss branding with Kate DiLeo!Kate DiLeo is a brand architect, #1 international bestselling author, and the founder of The Brand Trifecta, the proven methodology that has helped thousands of organizations craft brands that bring more prospects to the table, more users who click, and more customers who buy.Kate’s approach is rooted in the belief that brand is the path of least resistance to revenue. She teaches you to eliminate complex and ineffective storytelling by delivering a simple yet provocative message that tells prospects what you do, how you solve their pr...2024-07-1243 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Finding the Perfect Coach' with Brad JohnsonThis week we talk with Brad Johnson. A consulting coach and a team member for the 5 Facet's of Business. In this episode he gives insight on finding the right coach, leaning into the hard stuff and allowing flexibility in your road map to success!Brad spent eight years in the Biotech space starting in labs before transitioning to domestic and international work in technical support, distributor management and market development. He has coached various businesses throughout his career from start-ups to high performance athletes. The latter was inspired by having been diagnosed with stage 4 head a...2024-07-0843 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Finding the Perfect Coach' with Brad JohnsonThis week we talk with Brad Johnson. A consulting coach and a team member for the 5 Facet's of Business. In this episode he gives insight on finding the right coach, leaning into the hard stuff and allowing flexibility in your road map to success!Brad spent eight years in the Biotech space starting in labs before transitioning to domestic and international work in technical support, distributor management and market development. He has coached various businesses throughout his career from start-ups to high performance athletes. The latter was inspired by having been diagnosed with stage 4 head a...2024-07-0843 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Project Management Systems are Magical' with Dave and HannahIn this episode Dave and Hannah discuss the merit and asset of utilizing a project management system. They primarily discuss their use of Clickup, though there are several project management systems that companies can utilize.A company relies on a multitude of tools to accomplish tasks and feature projects from the past and future. Having one place to do all of that and see accountability in real time is worth it's weight in gold.*This is not a paid sponsorship from Clickup--------------------------------------------------------------------------------To find more information on The Five Facets...2024-07-0127 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Project Management Systems are Magical' with Dave and HannahIn this episode Dave and Hannah discuss the merit and asset of utilizing a project management system. They primarily discuss their use of Clickup, though there are several project management systems that companies can utilize.A company relies on a multitude of tools to accomplish tasks and feature projects from the past and future. Having one place to do all of that and see accountability in real time is worth it's weight in gold.*This is not a paid sponsorship from Clickup--------------------------------------------------------------------------------To find more information on The Five Facets...2024-07-0127 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Leading Human Resources with Kindness' with Robert PowellThis week we talk with Robert Powell. Owner of Human Operations Solutions, Robert sheds insight on the importance of good HR, where it fits in modern business and putting kindness first.Robert is a lover of puzzles. So his expertise comes into play studying the psychological intricacies of business owners and learning how to pull the best out of one’s basic brain hard-wiring.His company Human Operations Solutions (HOpS) celebrates the different dynamics and diversity of employees. They simplify things with clear processes and position themselves as the friendly go-to’s for your teams with...2024-06-2440 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Leading Human Resources with Kindness' with Robert PowellThis week we talk with Robert Powell. Owner of Human Operations Solutions, Robert sheds insight on the importance of good HR, where it fits in modern business and putting kindness first.Robert is a lover of puzzles. So his expertise comes into play studying the psychological intricacies of business owners and learning how to pull the best out of one’s basic brain hard-wiring.His company Human Operations Solutions (HOpS) celebrates the different dynamics and diversity of employees. They simplify things with clear processes and position themselves as the friendly go-to’s for your teams with...2024-06-2440 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Build the Story, See the People' with Ellen RuitersThis week we talk with Ellen Ruiters! We discuss the importance of story telling, driving your organizations culture and investing in your people.Ellen has been described as a 'sledgehammer to a glass ceiling' breaking through barriers and limitations, opening new paths for unprecedented success. Yet, the rhythm and joy of dancing in Africa, her favorite pastime, equally captures the essence of her approach—dynamic, engaged, and harmoniously in tune with the teams she serves.With over 23 years of global experience in leadership, fundraising, and organizational development, she has led diverse teams and founded a pi...2024-06-1737 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Build the Story, See the People' with Ellen RuitersThis week we talk with Ellen Ruiters! We discuss the importance of story telling, driving your organizations culture and investing in your people.Ellen has been described as a 'sledgehammer to a glass ceiling' breaking through barriers and limitations, opening new paths for unprecedented success. Yet, the rhythm and joy of dancing in Africa, her favorite pastime, equally captures the essence of her approach—dynamic, engaged, and harmoniously in tune with the teams she serves.With over 23 years of global experience in leadership, fundraising, and organizational development, she has led diverse teams and founded a pi...2024-06-1737 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Triaging Your Five Year Old Self' with Stephen BelenkyThis week we talk with Stephen Belenky! He is described as the "anti-coach's coach." He's not provocative for the sake of being provocative but asserts that mainstream executive coaching doesn't solve all problems all the time in every context. Stephen is educated and trained in organizational leadership, conflict resolution and mediation, and is hyper-focused on creating the conditions for executive teams to realize the company’s potential. He specializes in driving more effective cooperation amongst leaders. He obsesses about pressure and its impact on human dynamics and derives a sense of purpose from helping leaders not...2024-06-1042 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ Podcast'Triaging Your Five Year Old Self' with Stephen BelenkyThis week we talk with Stephen Belenky! He is described as the "anti-coach's coach." He's not provocative for the sake of being provocative but asserts that mainstream executive coaching doesn't solve all problems all the time in every context. Stephen is educated and trained in organizational leadership, conflict resolution and mediation, and is hyper-focused on creating the conditions for executive teams to realize the company’s potential. He specializes in driving more effective cooperation amongst leaders. He obsesses about pressure and its impact on human dynamics and derives a sense of purpose from helping leaders not...2024-06-1042 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ PodcastWelcome to Business VelocityWelcome to the Business Velocity Podcast brought to you by the Five Facets of Business with your hosts Dave Newell and Hannah Pniewski. We talk with other entrepreneurs and business leaders about the Culture, Finances, Stories, Strategies and Operations of their businesses, aka the Five Facets. We breakdown how they have grown their companies and discuss the trials they have faced along the way.Join us every Monday as we reflect on growth, potential and how to drive your business forward with velocity!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski...2024-06-0317 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ PodcastWelcome to Business VelocityWelcome to the Business Velocity Podcast brought to you by the Five Facets of Business with your hosts Dave Newell and Hannah Pniewski. We talk with other entrepreneurs and business leaders about the Culture, Finances, Stories, Strategies and Operations of their businesses, aka the Five Facets. We breakdown how they have grown their companies and discuss the trials they have faced along the way.Join us every Monday as we reflect on growth, potential and how to drive your business forward with velocity!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski...2024-06-0317 min
Business Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ PodcastBusiness Velocity Trailer Hosts: Dave Newell & Hannah PniewskiProduced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul SmithEdited by: Christopher Paul SmithCoordination: Katie NewellMarketing: Sarah Taylor To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell2024-05-2201 minBusiness Velocity - The Five Facets of Business™ PodcastBusiness Velocity Trailer Hosts: Dave Newell & Hannah PniewskiProduced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul SmithEdited by: Christopher Paul SmithCoordination: Katie NewellMarketing: Sarah Taylor To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.comHosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith Coordination: Katie Newell2024-05-2201 min
Reframing the ConversationEveryone is a philanthropistWhat an episode to wrap up Season One! Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dianne Chipps Bailey, a powerhouse in the philanthropic world. In this episode, Dianne shares her insights on the future of charitable giving and the transformative influence of women in philanthropy, discussing their unique perspectives and contributions to driving social change. Additionally, we unpack the challenges faced by philanthropic endeavors, from navigating bureaucracy to addressing systemic issues. Dianne provides valuable insights into understanding the critical work carried out by non-profit organizations, emphasizing their role in creating positive impact at both local and global levels. Tune...2024-04-1648 minReframing the ConversationOwning the transitionIn this episode of Reframing the Conversation, we sit down with Brandon Shelton, Founder & Managing Partner at TFX Capital, to explore his transition from military service to entrepreneurship. Brandon sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding veterans and highlights the valuable skills they bring, emphasizing adaptability and leadership. He shares his passion for making a difference, discussing purpose-driven work and its role in guiding his entrepreneurial endeavors. Reflecting on his own transition, Brandon offers practical advice for veterans navigating the business world, stressing the importance of confidence and self-awareness in owning one's role at work. His journey serves as an...2024-04-0249 minReframing the ConversationResiliency in entrepreneurshipIn this episode of Reframing the Conversation, we delve into the intricate realm of venture capital with Daniel Frankenstein, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Joule Ventures. Daniel shares with us the importance of intentionality behind every decision, stressing its role in shaping successful outcomes. From Joule Ventures' remarkable journey to navigating the competitive VC landscape, Daniel shares his perspective on building strong relationships with founders, identifying promising startups, and fostering their growth. Moreover, he offers practical advice for entrepreneurs seeking funding, highlighting common challenges and actionable strategies to secure investment for their ventures. Whether you're a seasoned investor or...2024-03-1953 minReframing the ConversationWhat's underneath successWelcome to the Conversation with Ashlyn Greer, founder of online personal styling service Fashivly. Ashlyn's company has taken off over the last few years, with a nod from the New York Times and Refinery29. She sat down with us to share the myriad of lessons she has learned while starting her business in 2020 and growing in a Covid-affected business landscape. From combatting loneliness as a leader to fielding advice from people who don't see the vision to what truly lies underneath success, this conversation with Ashlyn resonated so deeply with us as business founders. Check it out and follow...2024-03-0550 minReframing the ConversationShow up courageouslyIn this episode, we sit down with Brittany Drozd, a CEO thought partner and executive coach with a background in culture change management. Brittany's work focuses on transformative coaching that breaks down barriers to help leaders achieve longterm success. Together we explore how to shift your mindset as a leader and the transformative power of courageous leadership. We define courageous leadership, emphasizing the power of changing your mind and the pivotal role vulnerability plays. Brittany speaks to being an impactful leader today, how best to make decisions and what trends she is seeing in leadership currently. Tune in to...2024-02-1349 minReframing the ConversationAn expert in curiosityHello Conversationalists! This week we are joined by former Microsoft executive, business coach, speaker and advocate Jamie Tozzi. Jamie spent more than 20 years leading teams and transformations at a couple of the most iconic companies in the world. During our conversation with her today, we discuss the power of a growth mindset, why you need both warmth and competence in leadership, and the affect curiosity can have on your career development. Stephen, Dave and myself have been fans of Jamie for years so we were really excited when she said she would join us as our first guest. And b...2024-01-3055 minReframing the ConversationChange for change's sakeIn this thought-provoking episode of Reframing the Conversation, we delve into the intricacies of change in corporations, exploring the concept of change for change's sake and questioning its inherent value. We define and distinguish this phenomenon from purposeful transformation, examining real-life examples and the psychological factors driving our inclination towards change, even when its necessity is unclear. Navigating the thin line between disruptive and positive change, we discuss the impact on individuals and organizations, exploring how businesses balance innovation with the risks of unnecessary change. As we reflect on the potential value hidden within change, we invite listeners to...2024-01-1640 minReframing the ConversationWe got distracted discussing distractions... and that's the lessonHappy New Year! Welcome back to Reframing the Conversation. It's 2024 and we are starting the year off with a big, gnarly, tangent-inducing question: What are some common distractions that come up during a moment of change, how do we identify a distraction and how do we return the team to the main goal? Stephen, Dave and Hannah draw on real-world circumstances as they cover a myriad of topics relating to identifying distractions, leveraging them when you can and keeping a team on-target. Whether your company is facing a moment of change or your team regularly struggles with distractions in...2024-01-0346 minReframing the ConversationBut how do we change remotelyIt's time for Episode 9! Today we delve into what it's like to collaborate and create culture amidst the era of remote work. We share practical strategies and invaluable insights on successfully navigating organizational transitions in this evolving work environment. From fostering effective communication and maintaining employee engagement to leveraging technology for seamless collaboration, we explore the key pillars of change management that can empower teams to thrive amid unprecedented shifts. Join us as we uncover the challenges and opportunities presented by remote work, offering actionable advice for leaders and employees alike to adapt, innovate, and build resilience in the...2023-12-1237 minReframing the ConversationHow to find the leakWelcome to Episode 8 of Reframing the Conversation with AlignCollective! In today's conversation, we discuss the intricacies of our team's unique discovery process, where we navigate the corporate landscape to unveil the primary challenges faced by companies. Join us as we peel back the layers of organizational complexities, exploring the methods and strategies we use to identify key obstacles hindering our clients. From untangling operational bottlenecks to deciphering branding initiatives, this episode sheds light on the crucial insights we unearth during this critical phase. So, whether you're a seasoned business leader or an aspiring entrepreneur, buckle up for an insightful...2023-11-2839 minReframing the ConversationIt's more than trust-fallsWelcome to episode 7 of Reframing the Conversation where we discuss effective ways to host retreats and off-sites for teams. Stephen and Dave have years of experience facilitating impactful off-sites so they had a lot to share about creating a space for powerful work to get done- away from the office. We talk about how to make sure a team comes back to the office feeling ready, who off-sites are for, how to show up to an off-site, the importance of an experienced facilitator and much more. Join us and start preparing for your next company off-site.Thank...2023-11-1435 minReframing the ConversationStay Fresh, CoachEpisode six is here! Today we delve into the realm of executive coaching. Stephen and Dave, our experienced coaches, share their journeys in the field. Discover what drives them, how they stay innovative, and the critical moments that led them to coach business executives. We also explore the pivotal question: When does a business executive need coaching? Gain insights into the signs that signal the need for professional guidance, and learn why coaching is a strategic move for personal and professional growth. Whether you're an executive seeking self-improvement, an aspiring coach, or simply curious about executive coaching, this episode...2023-10-3136 minReframing the ConversationBe It Til You See ItIn our fifth episode, we explore the intricate world of workplace culture, deciphering between individual behavior and organizational systems. Learn how leadership, communication, and shared values influence behavior, while structures, policies, and processes uphold the culture. We draw from real-world experience and success stories to reframe the conversation around Culture. Whether you're a leader, manager, or an employee aiming to create a positive work environment, this episode equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the dynamic landscape of workplace culture.Thank you for listening to Reframing the Conversation with AlignCollective. To learn more about our...2023-10-1734 minReframing the ConversationLeadership is not an end-pointAh, leadership. One of the hottest topics in business and the one that far too often gets boiled down to "the three to five to fifteen things you need to do to be a great leader". We wish it were that easy to be a great leader, but the reality is far more interesting. Join us as we reframe the conversation around leadership in this episode. So maybe this is the ONE episode you need to be a great leader? Maybe. Or maybe not. Tune in to find out.Thank you for listening to Reframing the Conversation...2023-10-0333 minReframing the ConversationThe moment needs a nameJoin us for episode three of Reframing the Conversation where we discuss high stakes moments that are all too common in the life of a business. How can a company tell when a high stakes moment is coming? How can we leverage high-value relationships during these moments? How can leadership best handle them? We discuss all this and more!Thank you for listening to Reframing the Conversation with AlignCollective. To learn more about our agency or to contact us directly, visit aligncollective.co. Host: Hannah PniewskiPanel: Stephen Belenky & Dave NewellEditor: Chris...2023-09-1940 minReframing the ConversationI could be ChurchillWelcome to Reframing the Conversation: an Align Collective Podcast. Join us for our first episode where we discuss how AlignCo got started, what we believe in (and what we don't), and about how tension is really, really good. What are we going to reframe this season? Stay tuned for more!Thank you for listening to Reframing the Conversation with AlignCollective. To learn more about our agency or to contact us directly, visit aligncollective.co. Host: Hannah PniewskiPanel: Stephen Belenky & Dave NewellEditor: Chris Paul Smith2023-08-1732 minReframing the ConversationAuthenticity is a false targetThis week we dove into our topic pretty much right away. What is authenticity? Why does it piss Stephen off so much? Join us as we discuss how vulnerability is not intuitive for most people, how you create a safe space at work for vulnerability, how this applies to company values, and what our company values at AlignCo are. Thank you for listening to Reframing the Conversation with AlignCollective. To learn more about our agency or to contact us directly, visit aligncollective.co. Host: Hannah PniewskiPanel: Stephen Belenky & Dave NewellEditor: Chris P...2023-08-1737 min