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malCONTENT REVOLUTIONLessons from the Entertainment Industry with Michael YudinWhat does it really take to make it in the entertainment industry? 🎬✨ This episode reflects on early struggles, starstruck moments, and the valuable lessons we learned along the way—from grabbing coffee for top directors to producing major shows. Tune in to hear how persistence, passion, and a bit of hustle can turn a dream into a career.
2025-01-3136 min
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONRevolutionizing Media with AI: Tools, Workshops, and Content CreationIn this episode, we dive into the world of AI-powered creativity with the team from AI Content Academy. Learn about the innovative tools they teach in their workshops, including image, video, and music generation software. Get insights into how these technologies are reshaping the future of storytelling and how creators can stay ahead in this rapidly evolving space.
2025-01-2248 min
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONStories, Skills, and New Beginnings: A Journey with Tim DuffyWhat happens when the entertainment industry, as we know it, breaks apart? Chris Bray and Tim Duffy delve into the challenges and opportunities that arise when traditional structures collapse. This conversation uncovers the timeless power of storytelling, strategies for career reinvention, and why stepping into the unknown can lead to unexpected success.
2025-01-1547 min
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONAI Filmmaking Frontiers: Crafting Stories with Jagger WatersJoin us as Jagger Waters, a writer, editor, and AI filmmaking pioneer, unpacks how AI is transforming the creative landscape. Discover the potential of AI tools to eliminate costly pickups, generate stunning visuals, and act as co-pilots for storytellers. Jagger also reveals her journey into AI, her work at Curious Refuge, and the exciting opportunities ahead in immersive design and international collaboration.
2025-01-0846 min
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONThe Power of Simplicity: Pitching, Branding, and Evolving ContentHow do you create stories that resonate in a world where attention spans are shrinking? Brant Pinvidic, acclaimed author of The 3-Minute Rule and former TV executive, shares his expertise on breaking down complex ideas into digestible narratives. From pitching in Hollywood to leveraging personal branding and embracing AI-driven content creation, this conversation is packed with advice for content creators, marketers, and storytellers navigating today’s evolving media landscape.
2024-12-2543 min
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONMastering AI Image Creation with Drew BruckerJoin us as we talk about using AI tools like MidJourney to revolutionize content creation. We dive into the importance of style codes, building custom brand libraries, and the future of AI in visual storytelling. Whether you're a content creator or brand leader, this episode offers valuable insights into harnessing AI for creative consistency and efficiency.
2024-12-1850 min
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONFrom Video to Business: How Content Creators Can EvolveJoin us as we explore the evolution of content creation with Alex Hoff, from line producers to influencers, and how companies are leveraging authenticity to connect with their audiences. We discuss the growing importance of video, streaming, and how smaller, niche platforms are carving their own paths in the entertainment world.
2024-12-1139 min
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONThe Rise of Film Production in Cities Beyond LA🎥 Explore how states outside California are becoming top destinations for filmmakers, thanks to attractive incentives and
unique filming locations. 💰From tax breaks to new production facilities, this episode covers why places beyond LA are gaining attention in the film industry and how they stack up against other film production hotspots.
2024-12-0427 min
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONBeyond the Script: AI’s Role in Creativity and Storytelling🎥 Discover the impact of AI on the film industry as we explore its ability to democratize content creation, reduce barriers, and spark new creative opportunities. Our guest delves into the challenges of maintaining authenticity, balancing technology with artistry, and ensuring meaningful storytelling remains at the core. Join us for a compelling discussion on what AI means for the future of filmmakers and audiences alike. 🌟🎙️
2024-11-2726 min
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONUnlocking Creative Leadership with Brad HolcmanJoin us as we sit down with Brad Holcman, a seasoned entertainment executive and entrepreneur, 💡 to explore the evolving content landscape, the power of storytelling, and how transferable skills from the entertainment industry can redefine success in other fields. Brad shares insights on leadership, adaptability, and the creator-led economy, along with advice on embracing change and finding purpose in uncertainty. Don't miss this inspiring and thought-provoking conversation! 🚀
2024-11-2057 min
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONThe AI Revolution in Content Creation with Dave ClarkIn this episode, we sit down with Dave Clark, a tech-savvy creative who's been pushing boundaries in digital storytelling. 🚀 From his early days adopting new tools, to his current projects using generative AI, Dave shares how technology is reshaping the future of content creation. We dive into the impact of AI on advertising, the film industry 🎬, and what this means for both new and seasoned creators alike. Plus, get Dave's advice on the best AI tools to start with and his take on where the biggest opportunities lie.
2024-11-1337 min
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONThe Evolution of Storytelling: Embracing Innovation and OpportunityJoin us for an engaging discussion with Marco Bresaz as we delve into the ever-evolving world of storytelling. Marco brings his expertise to the table, discussing how advancements in AI 🤖 are reshaping the creative landscape and enabling artists to tell their stories without barriers. We’ll explore the burgeoning creator economy, the essential skills needed for future production roles, and the power of authentic storytelling. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice for anyone looking to thrive in today’s fast-paced content world. 🚀
2024-11-061h 02
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONNavigating the New Era of Content Creation 🌐📹In this episode, we sit down with Rory Flynn, content creator and AI trainer for creative teams, to explore the evolving landscape of content creation. 🎥Rory shares his thoughts on the rapid advancements in technology and their impact on production workflows, emphasizing the crucial role of artificial intelligence in streamlining processes and enhancing creativity. 🤖💡 We delve into the challenges that content creators face in the digital age and discuss innovative strategies for overcoming them. 🚀 Join us for an enlightening conversation to embrace change and drive projects forward!
2024-10-3046 min
malCONTENT REVOLUTIONCharting the new Media Universe with Evan Shapiro
In this episode, Evan Shapiro gets real. The former TV exec talks about his bold 2012 prediction that traditional TV was doomed and shares the emotional challenges of leaving a cushy corporate job behind. From charting the "media universe" to navigating the highs and lows of today’s content landscape, this episode is a raw look at change, resilience, and where the future of media is really heading.
2024-10-2130 min
The Me-SuiteSeason 5 Greatest Hits!Your host, Donna Peters, shares the always-fan-favorite Greatest Hits from Season 5. Hear a compilation of each guest's Me-Suite suitener---advice for things we can do differently on Monday to lead with more purpose, planning, and power. Let's get in there!For the generou Garden for Wildlife offer mentioned in the episode, use code MESUITE to receive a discount on your first purchase of plants native to your area. www.the-me-suite.comThe Me-Suite Book: Options Are PowerFB: @mesuiteLinkedIn: Donna PetersTwitter: @DonnaPetersCMeOThe M...
2023-08-1527 minThe Me-SuiteMake Your Own LuckA must-listen, and a special offer for Me-Suite listeners! Your host, Donna Peters, checks in on 2020 guest, Shubber Ali, who is now living in the zone--at the intersection of what he loves to do, what he's good at, what the world needs, and what he can get paid to do. He's now CEO of the for-profit, Garden for Wildlife. Shubber shares how we can create the opportunities we want to have. Listeners can receive a 15% discount on purchases of plants native to your region--for gardens, yards, containers, or gifts! Use discount code MESUITE to take advantage of...
2023-04-2522 minThe Me-SuiteLead Like You're Jazz, Not ClassicalThe Me-Suite host, Donna Peters, interviews the C-Suite Whisperer, Lisa Finkelstein. Lisa has advised over 1000 C-Suite leaders across 30 countries. She sees the leader's key role as bringing out the best in others. Lisa shares tips on staying true to your core as a leader, stepping out the way to let others shine, and clearing a path for people to be successful. She helps us get into the hearts and minds of leaders, especially in the face of the latest world challenges. She helps us recogize that leaders are being challenged more than ever and face their own insecurities and doubt...
2020-11-1721 minThe Me-SuitePeople Rise to Your Expectations of ThemThe Me-Suite host, Donna Peters, welcomes Jason Anderson for a powerful dose of positivity. You will smile through this interview. Jason and his wife, Annie, were on a certain path, and everything changed. Their son was born with special needs. Jason shares how this pivot point has led to a most remarkable life for his family of 4. Jason has learned that everyone rises to the expectations we set for them. You can't judge and limit people.Jason has a single, powerful core value: Serve Others. He shares stories of how this core value has guided him thro...
2020-11-1625 minThe Me-SuiteProtect What You Love to DoThe Me-Suite host, Donna Peters, sits down with Cass McCrory of the podcast "Real Women in Business." Cass is a mom of 4 and business development expert. She challenges us to be deliberate about how we spend our precious few resources: time, energy and money.Cass encourages us to identify what we like, what we don't like. Protect what we love to do the most. Cass has a fun, powerful analogy about the "thanksgiving pie plate." Don't we often have our pie on a separate plate to protect our favorite part of the meal--the part you don't want to to...
2020-11-1221 minThe Me-SuiteYou Need to Fail at SomethingMike takes the mic in this refreshing, real talk about going from miserable to unstoppable. Mike Vichich, Co-Founder and CEO of Wisely shares multiple lessons he learned from starting out in a large company and leaving to start a business. We cover a lot of ground in a short time, exploring lessons such as:you need to fail at something to know what you're really made ofvanity is not helpful in any waydon't compromise on intellectual honesty and critical thinkingtalk about it, whatever "it" isMike's core values are:try hardstewardshipno short cuts (play for the lo...
2020-11-1029 minThe Me-SuiteCut the Crap that Drives Employees CrazyYour host, Donna Peters, chats with People/Talent/HR expert, Chris Moses, author of The Sanity Game: Cut the Crap that Drives Employees Crazy. Chris takes us on an insightful, humorous ride through lessons discussed in his latest book--and how these lessons are evolving due to the pandemic. We talk about:stabbing from the frontthe risk of loyaltypreparing for the cultural 'nuclear bombs'stealing from your futuregranting permissionrethinking work relationships during COVIDChris offers listeners an opportunity to send his book for free, anonymously, to a person you think needs to read it:).Chris' Core Values: PA...
2020-11-0527 minThe Me-SuiteDecisions Determine the Quality of Our LivesEverything comes down to the decisions we make. Your host, Donna Peters, is inspired by global leader, Pietro Mangione. Pietro, originally from Italy and now residing in Australia, shares with us the power of knowing both your core values and your 'move-away' values. To live aligned to our values, we need to get uncomfortable at times and lean on mentors, coaches and friends.Join Pietro’s infectious energy that’ll leave you feeling more motivated and positive about the future.Pietro's Core Values are: Growth, Contribution, Integrity/Authenticitywww.the-me-suite.com...
2020-11-0218 minThe Me-SuiteNot Your Boss' D&I TalkYour host, Donna Peters, learns much from this conversation with Court Wakefield, and you will too, no doubt. Court is a non-binary parent, activist and co-host of the podcast, For Folx Sake. Court helps us lean into our curiosity to cultivate more inclusive communities, personally and professionally. We discuss real-life ways to build more diverse networks, to challenge our beliefs, to be more equitable, to get feedback on how we're doing. And Court's fun!Court's mission is to cultivate space where people can experience empathy and empowerment.Court's core values are Personal Accountability and Justice....
2020-10-2827 minThe Me-SuiteKeep Asking "How Do I Improve?"Your host, Donna Peters, sits down with CEO and Co-Founder, Julien Emery. Julien continually asks, "How do I improve?" He shares the powerful role coaches have played in helping him grow personally and professionally. As a CEO and former professional ice hockey player, Julien looks to coaches to help him recognize fears and narratives that hold him back. We are all flawed humans. He believes in the power of coaches to help us understand the 'software' running in our heads that we should change to grow.As an entrepreneur steeped in VC experience, Julien teaches us to...
2020-10-2623 minThe Me-SuiteLeadership in 6 MinutesYou may know the top-selling book, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Here your host, Donna Peters, shares that Leadership is a mindset and a heartset...and all we really need to know about Leadership can be learned from Shakespeare's plays. In this 6-minute morsel of an episode, we share the ever-so-timely Leadership styles across Shaksespeare's most famous characters. We take leadership lessons from his enduring, human stories and hold a mirror to our own tendencies. We ask what type of leader are we being right now. Be less like ____ and more li...
2020-10-2406 minThe Me-SuiteLeading in the MarginsYour host, Donna Peters, interviews healthcare venture capital expert, Prem Tumkosit. Prem shares how he grew his career and his leadership style when others around didn't look like him. This insightful, real talk includes:the moment Prem learned he made Fortune's 40 Under 40 list for 2020what it means to lead in the marginsaligning decisions to your core valueslearning to surprise yourselfthinking of life as dragPrem's core values are: leave things better than you found them, start with love, let your passions come through, authenticity/integrity.www.the-me-suite.comFB: @mesuiteLinkedIn: Do...
2020-10-2018 minThe Me-SuiteAdaptability Lessons from a True ProYour host, Donna Peters, interviews Isil Cayirli Ketenci from her home in Turkey. Isil is a former professional tennis player. Now a thought leader in the Future of Work and marketing executive, Isil reflects here on the criticality of adaptability and resilience.In this episode, we touch on Mercer's 2020 Global Talent Trends. We explore important topics such as bouncing back from losing, understanding mental health and keeping balance. We discuss the growing needs around employee experience, cultural awareness, research/data, innovative thinking and equity.Isil's core values are: respect/fairness, hardwork/learning/sharing, putting your hand...
2020-10-1917 minThe Me-SuiteA Well Designed LifeYour host, Donna Peters, interviews Dr. Kyra Bobinet, an expert in the behavior neuroscience of habit formation. She is the CEO of Fresh Tri and author of Well Designed Life: 10 Lessons in Brain Science and Design Thinking for a Mindful, Healthy & Purposeful Life.We must change the way behavior change is done. In this insightful episode, we learn:Iterators never fail. Have an interation mindset versus a performance mindsetShame kills our goals. The brain’s habenula and automaticity are so important to making it safe to try new things Design-thinking should be applied to our own life. ...
2020-10-1527 min
Best Next Step with Cass McCroryIn Business Archive: Life Long Learning, Exercising Our Options and Being a C-Level Leader in Your Life Donna PetersContacthttp://the-me-suite.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-peters-the-me-suite/https://www.facebook.com/mesuite/https://twitter.com/donnapeterscmeo
2020-10-1343 minThe Me-SuitePutting the Me Back in LakshmiYour host, Donna Peters, interviews mom, corporate executive and entrepreneur Lakshmi Natarajan. Lakshmi was asked by a mentor one day to draw a pie and carve out all the various slices of how she focuses her energy. There was no pie slice for "me." Lakshmi was fading as she balanced aggressive career goals, a dual-career marriage and motherhood. She had to make a change and shares with us here how she reset priorities and launched two businesses aligned to her core values: Excelador for business consulting and Travel Plus Them for families who wish to raise their children to be g...
2020-10-1327 minThe Me-SuiteHope is a DisciplineYour host, Donna Peters, sits down with author and physician, Dr. Doug Levine. The topic is Hope--the why, what and how of Hope. Dr. Doug teaches us that the future is malleable, and we can proactively influence change with the optimism of Hope. Self-motivation and finding the spark are just the beginning of the wise reflections shared in this powerful 20 minutes.Dr. Doug is a physician scientist and gastroenterologist. Most recently, he has become a published fiction writer. His latest work can be found in the anthology, Hope, published by the Association of Rhode Island Authors under the p...
2020-10-0820 minThe Me-SuiteMake Straight C'sI'm your host, Donna Peters. I was the student teachers wanted in class. I sat still. I did my homework on time. I participated without dominating. I got straight A’s...A as in Always. As a young learner, I colored inside the lines. As a high schooler, I kept off the grass. In college, I played to my strengths.If ever offered time travel, I will start my do-over around 9th grade with one mantra: “Donna, make straight C’s. I know you can do this.” I will pick topics because they are interesting, not because I can test well. ...
2020-10-0603 minThe Me-SuiteFew Things Truly MatterIf you're entrepreneurial minded, invest in yourself and learn from this interview. Your host, Donna Peters, interviews 10-time start-up founder, Bill Flynn. Bill is the author of Further, Faster: The Vital Few Steps That Take the Guesswork Out Of Growth. BIll challenges us to think differently about entrepreneurship and growth:Anyone can start a company, Not everyone should.Don't fall in love with your idea. Fall in love with the problem you're trying to solve.Growth for growth's sake is the ideology of a cancer cell.Performance is a team sport.Cash is the primary metric.Bil...
2020-10-0534 minThe Me-SuiteWhat Makes Us WellYour host, Donna Peters, interviews Dr. Kara Nance, CEO of WellessenceMD. Kara shares her professional and personal journey to find what makes us well. She started on the traditional path of school, marriage, mom of 4, homeowner—and realized that things in life were not working for her. So much “doing” had disconnected her from what she really needed and wanted. She listened to an inside voice and turned focus to helping people achieve their highest level of health—with the support of many she calls “family.” Kara reminds us that the quality of our lives is defined by the...
2020-09-3028 minThe Me-Suite'Combine' to Find More TimeI made a new friend in the garden this week. The Frog Formerly Known as Prince is what I named him. So he has something to do with leadership coaching, believe it or not. As a leadership coach, I help clients identify and achieve personal goals. And the absolute top-trending issue in coaching is Time. Time is always a constraint, keeping people from achieving the goals that they set for themselves. So I first like to seek some ways that people can combine because it's very, very difficult to find something to completely remove from your to do list...
2020-09-2904 minThe Me-SuiteThe Delegation ParadoxDelegation is the true leader's paradox.In feedback discussions, have you ever heard:You need to focus on more strategic issues.Why do you send emails so late at night and on the weekends?I’d like to engage you in this new important initiative, but you have so much on your plate.Simultaneously, are you saying to yourself:It’s just faster if I do it myself.I don’t want to dump this task on her.He’s got a lot going on already.Often, the high performers who want to receive...
2020-09-2205 minThe Me-SuiteBlockers and Behavior ChangeYour host, Donna Peters, interviews Andy Parker, co-author of Eat, Sleep, Innovate. Andy is a partner at Innosight, the firm founded by Harvard professor and author, Clayton Christensen. Andy, Britain-born and Singapore-based, shares the 5 behaviors required for innovation and change in our own personal lives:curiositycustomer obsessioncollaborationexperimentation empowermentWe discuss blockers and the practical BEANs required for behavior change: Behavior Enablers, Artifacts and Nudges.Andy's core values are:do work your proud ofdon't take yourself too seriouslylook out for yourself and othersteach back to others if you canwww.the-me-suite.com
2020-09-2228 minThe Me-SuiteTell Them YesListen to this amazing story about "Tell Them Yes." Your host, Donna Peters, interviews Donna Cryer, founder and CEO of the Global Liver Institute. She is a Harvard and Georgetown Law grad, patient advocate, social impact entrepreneur and 25-year liver transplant recipient. Donna focuses on increasing patient access to innovative care and helping people live a life of high achievement while navigating chronic illness. Donna Cryer leads with drive, intelligence, humility and humor. Her practical advice challenges us to 1) have a bold vision and 2) acknowledge our weaknesses so we can surround ourselves with the right people to help...
2020-09-2214 minThe Me-SuiteLife's a Funny ThingYour host, Donna Peters, interviews serial entrepreneur and dearest, funny friend, Mac Hardcastle. Mac is the author of the Entrepreneur's Handbook with decades in private equity and VC. He is now a C-Suite leader at a not-for-profit. In 2020, Mac had a near-death experience with a 5% chance of living. Here he reflects, with humor and insight, on:not letting the urgent crowd out the importantraising a toast to those special in our livesexamining our transferrable skills to take a chance on the work we want to be doing--when people are afraid, they go to what feels safe--you don't have to p...
2020-09-2225 minThe Me-SuiteMy Biggest MistakeI am a career coach, podcast host and faculty at a globally renowned business school. The #1 question I am asked is “what is the biggest mistake you’ve made in your career?”I plan to be alive much longer to make many more mistakes, but thus far my #1 mistake was believing in work-life balance. Work-life balance is a common concept. Some now dress it up and call it work-life integration. The concept implies that work and life are equal sides of a seesaw. The implied goal is to keep the seesaw horizontal while managing the ups and do...
2020-09-2205 minThe Me-SuiteSeason 2 TrailerWelcome to Season 2 of The Me-Suite podcast. I'm your host, Donna Peters. I am a career coach working with individuals, companies and academic institutions. I help career-minded people have a life. To live with, what I call, a Me-Suite mindset. Beyond this podcast, you can learn more about me and The Me-Suite career coaching and professional development at the-me-suite.com. And find me on LinkedIn and Twitter. In Season 2, we continue to find the amazing in everyone. Our guests are career-driven people who want to be in control of their future. They stri...
2020-09-1303 minThe Me-SuiteSeason Finale: Your Host, Donna Peters, Is InterviewedIn this final episode of Season 1, an avid listener, Amy Easton, turns the mic around and interviews Founder & Host, Donna Peters.How is Donna feeling about wrapping up Season 1 of the podcast?What has been the most fun thing about the The Me-Suite podcast experience?Is she doing anything differently now because of the podcast lessons learned?What episode topic was the most difficult?What guest surprised her the most?What are the main themes to take away from Season 1?What's in store for Season 2?Remember, all Season 1 episodes are available wherever you get your...
2020-07-0314 minThe Me-SuiteSeason 1 Greatest Hits!Host Donna Peters knows you'll love this episode! In 13 lucky minutes, hear a montage of the Core Values across our incredible Season 1 guests. The Core Values are as diverse as the guests we interviewed, with Curiosity, Helping Others and Integrity emerging as the more in-common themes. The diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences represented in this group of tremendous talent leaves us energized about the future.What are YOUR Core Values? Let us hear from you.Thank you for joining us in The Me-Suite: a source of power for the life-minded. Exp...
2020-06-2513 minThe Me-SuiteCourage Is A Skill We Can BuildDonna Peters interviews serial entrepreneur and adventurer, Franziska Iseli, on her latest book, The Courage Map: 13 Principles to Living Boldly. Sir Richard Branson wrote the foreward and echoes the criticality of being courageous in all we do. Some highlights include:Courage is a skill that can be learned. Butterflies in the stomach means you're growing.Courage is feeling fear about something and doing it anyway by taking calculated risks.We need courage now more than ever to face the conversations we need to be having in our global community.We all need to take more chances. Tak...
2020-06-1819 minThe Me-SuiteChangeThe Me-Suite listeners have requested an episode on Change. Donna Peters hosts a panel discussion with innovation expert, Julian Gonzalez, and organizational psychologist, Dr. Robert Stroud, on the concept of Change:1. How does our brain respond when we are faced with changes?Our brains have natural instincts when faced with something new and different. 2. Why is change often uncomfortable?Recognize that any change has interdependent impacts. 3. How can we run towards change as a positive? Mindset is important to seeing change as a gr...
2020-06-1414 minThe Me-SuiteNetwork to Get Work You WantThis episode covers a top Me-Suite listener request: advice from Human Resources on career pathing and job searching. Donna Peters interviews HR executive, Karen Rice, on how best to get what you want. This topic is very timely as people face job insecurities or may not have exactly what they want right now. Karen's discusses:Be a problem-solver first and foremost. No matter your position or function, know the dynamics of the business, what drives the business, and identify ways you can contribute to the most important questions in the business. Be relevant.Network, network, network--people are...
2020-06-1016 minThe Me-SuiteListener Q&A: Career DilemmasDonna Peters partners with Amy Easton to address listeners' career questions. Amy is a Sydney-based psychology graduate, human capital expert and StrengthsFinder coach. Donna is currently coaching clients through COVID19 'surprises,' and like many, Amy recently had a career 'surprise' herself. Donna and Amy take on the most frequent Me-Suite listener questions around career and today's job market, including:I thought I had a job. Now I don't. How should I be thinking about Plan B?Should I take the job offer I have right now, or wait for the role I really want?How do I...
2020-06-0620 minThe Me-SuiteOur Ability to Think Critically Is CriticalToday, anyone can look up information, but it takes a special brain/heart connection to make sense of that information and lead constructively based on that information. In this episode, Donna Peters interviews, Dr. Sarah Schrank, Professor of History. Dr. Schrank has taught thousands of our next-generation leaders in the largest and most diverse educational system in the United States, focusing on urban history with a passion for building students' skills in:navigating and evaluating the bombardment of information/stimulimaking connections between the past and the present in contextcivic citizenshipDr. Schrank advises our next-generation leaders to be...
2020-06-0115 minThe Me-SuiteCan We All Belong?Donna Peters partners with Precious Price for an interview with Tonia Morris, Founder of Simply HR and 2019 Stevie Award Winner for Maverick of the Year.Tonia advises on workplace culture and originated the concept of G&I: generational inclusion. Tonia recognized the need for G&I as biases, misunderstandings and tensions exist across the five generations in today's workforce. Tonia knows we need one another, that we have more in common than we do differences. "We need to all get along so we can all belong."Tonia encourages leaders to adopt the CAR...
2020-05-3121 minThe Me-SuitePeople are AmazingDonna Peters interviews Me-Suite fan, father and leader, Mike Malinchock. Hear what a me-suite mindset means to Mike and what episodes have resonated with him. Mike is always great for fun ideas and quotables, and this episode doesn't disappoint."Real people are amazing.""Mindset is a personal choice.""Do hard things.""Make a hundreds list."Mike and two of his boys launch a cross-country bicycle trip this summer to benefit the Be Loud! Sophie Foundation which supports teen and young adult cancer patients and their families. Visit Bike Loud to follow their biking and camping adventures and su...
2020-05-2814 minThe Me-SuiteLet Your Career Be a Mosaic, Not a PathHave you ever met someone and thought, "Wow, the future is in great hands with this amazing person?" That's how I felt when I met Hilal Koc Savci. She is a Me-Suite role model, career maverick and start-up expert. Hilal is truly a global citizen of the world having lived in the US, Turkey, Argentina, Russia and the UK. She is passionate about driving technology trends to improve lives and has contributed her talents to some of the most influential businesses in the world, including LinkedIn and Facebook. Hilal challenges us to write the headline we want to see for...
2020-05-2619 minThe Me-SuitePlace Bets Now to Have the Future You WantDonna Peters brings back popular Episode #6 guest, Dipak Patel. Here in episode #49, Dipak talks about the power in having the mindset of a Chief Strategy Officer.A Me-Suite mindset requires asking:Where do I want to be in the future? 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years?What bets do I need to place now to get to that future? These bets could be about the company you work for, the people you surround yourself with, the knowledge you acquire, the experiences you gain, the personal priorities you place around family, health, finances, etc.Dipak challenges us to ask...
2020-05-2012 minThe Me-SuiteTime to Call a Family Meeting?Donna Peters interviews Sissi Chen Jennings. Sissi shares how to think like the Chief Strategy Officer of your own life. She sees that the rigor used by Chief Strategy Officers (CSO) actually gives us more flexibility. For a CSO mindset, Sissi advises us to: set your personal vision and direction (and as a family if others are involved)define a plan to achieve the visioncheck in on that plan with family meetingsknow when to say "no" if something isn't aligned to your visionSissi's Core Values are: Family, Responsibility, Achievement, Personal Growth. Sissi wisely acknowledges there are times...
2020-05-2017 minThe Me-SuiteThe Positivity Prescription with Dr. Suzy GreenDonna Peters interviews Dr. Suzy Green, Clinical Psychologist, Founder and CEO of The Positivity Institute and author of The Positivity Prescription: A 6-Week Wellbeing Program Based on the Science of Positive Psychology.We are living in VUCA times: volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. Dr. Green challenges us to ask, "Am I my usual self?" And if not, why not, what can I do about it?Positive Psychology is the science of us us at our best fulfilling our human potential. Dr. Green discusses the six, science-based, foundations of flourishing:MindfulnessMindsetMoodMotivationMightMeaningDr. Green's Core Val...
2020-05-1818 minThe Me-SuiteBeing Present is a GiftDonna Peters interviews community leader, Copland Rudolph. She shares how she works at keeping her actions aligned with her core values by: creating space to do what's important, getting proximate, saying 'no,' and being present.Copland is the Executive Director of a not-for-profit foundation focused on equity for all children in the public schools. She is also a certified fitness instructor and shares her talents with others in her community, including women inmates at the correctional facility.Reflect on how you're living aligned to your core values:are you feeling your feelings?are yo...
2020-05-1522 minThe Me-SuiteAn Entrepreneur Finds Her Big WhyDonna Peters interviews CEO, Lita Dwight, on her path from practicing law, to finding her "big why," to founding the plant-based foods business, Brytlife. "Doing what you are called to do is the highest expression of yourself."Lita advises that curiosity is the magic to getting to "your why." And once you know "your why," take the first step on the invisible bridge, a la Indiana Jones, to pursue it. And don't forget to surround yourself with experts.Brytlife's mission is to achieve a more compassionate and healthier planet through superior non-dairy products that bring joy...
2020-05-1419 minThe Me-SuiteMindset Matters to this C-Suite LeaderDonna Peters interviews Keith Hausmann, Chief Revenue Officer at Globality and Founder of Procurian. Keith is a dad and entrepreneur who has held multiple C-Suite positions at small and large organizations. Donna thought she'd be interviewing him on his Procurement and Supply Chain areas of expertise. Instead, she got a much more valuable "master class" on how to keep things in perspective and be mindful no matter what you do.Keith's leadership lessons include:Have an accomplishment mindset and focus on today--what will you accomplish today?Know how to tell your storyBe deliberate about your legacyThe bod...
2020-05-1221 minThe Me-SuiteCEO Tips for Keeping Your Passions AliveDonna Peters interviews CEO, Inventor and Mom, Shawn Walker. Shawn and her horse, Alick, are top-tier champions in the sport of dressage. Shawn discusses her lifelong passion for horses, training and competing. She shares wisdom for all of us on keeping our interests, our passions, alive. She challenges us to think how the opposite is actually true--our interests and passions keep us alive.Eliminate the myth that you don't have the time. You do have the time to pursue your passionsDon't make excuses to delay "if I only had x, I could start." Start now. Take the first small s...
2020-05-1121 minThe Me-SuiteI Need Your Help: How to Start Designing for Season 2Me-Suite listeners, this is Donna Peters. First of all, thank you so much for being just that, a Me-Suite listener. Time is precious. There are lots of things you could be doing with your time, and you chose to spend it here. I am grateful. The Me-Suite is exactly 3 months old this week, and what an amazing ride it has been so far. We need to eat our own dog food and continue to stay fresh and relevant for the future. I need your help in 2 areas:1) If you love what you're hearing, writ...
2020-05-0701 minThe Me-SuiteNurses: the Real Work-Life BalanceIn honor of National Nurses Day, Donna Peters interviews nurses for real talk on:What are your Nursing superpowers?How do you know you've had a good day as a Nurse?If you were a patient, what kind of Nurse would you want?You know you're really a Nurse when ____ happens?What kind of patient are you?What would you say to someone interested in pursuing a Nursing career?Do you have any advice as we lessen social distancing restrictions?Thank you to all the Nurses out there. You show us what work-life balance really means.
2020-05-0613 minThe Me-SuiteAre You Doing What You Love?Donna Peters interviews Dr. Danielle Dobbin, Owner of Midtown Family Wellness. Dr. Drobbin, mom of 4, discusses her holistic prescription for living the life you want to live. "If you're following what drives you in your heart, you'll always be successful." "If something is your priority, you'll find the time to fit it in."Do what you love--life is too shortCreate a vision board once a year to pursue your goals mindfullyUse daily structure as a tool to fit it all in--family, work, wellness, vacationCle...
2020-05-0415 minThe Me-SuiteGaining the Quarantine 15?Has the quarantine thrown you off your fitness game? Do you need to reboot your fitness focus after quarantining at the homemade-sour-dough-breadfest? For National Fitness Day, Donna Peters interviews personal trainer, Jason Rumpf, on the true definition of fitness. Fitness means you are balancing the SEESAW:Sleep--good, sound restEating clean foodsExercise--see the 5 priority movements belowSunshine--vitamin DAir--getting outdoorsWater--hydrationPRACTICAL TIPS THAT CUT THROUGH ALL THE MED...
2020-05-0121 minThe Me-SuiteMy Top Mentor's Morsels: Work on Yourself FirstDonna Peters interviews her mentor and friend, Adele Gulfo, career C-Suite leader and Board Director. Adele is a member of the Committee of 200 (C200), an invitation-only organization of the world's most successful women business leaders. She has dedicated her career to the healthcare industry as a C-Suite leader across geographies and functions. Her leadership roles have spanned executive suite positions across strategy, business development, innovation, general management and launch. She serves on multiple Boards in the biopharma arena. Adele was Donna's first experience shadowing a leader who transparently worked at balancing an aggressive career and strong family prior...
2020-04-3021 minThe Me-SuiteDiscover Your Behavioral SuperPowersParents, this episode is for you. What is your child's behavioral superpower? We have all done personality assessments as adults in the workplace. Why do we not do this type of self-awareness building as teens to understand our own potential and to help manage differences with others? Donna Peters interviews Kenyatta Turner of FreedomEmpireConsulting. Kenyatta helps young people ages 12 and up understand their unique behavioral fingerprint. She also involves their community of parents and educators to give all parties a common language for understanding and communicating their individual superpowers. Kenyatta helps young people answer "What are my innate, instinctual behavi...
2020-04-2718 minThe Me-SuiteHow to Communicate Your Unique StoryDonna Peters interviews Professional Actor and Communications Coach, Connan Morrissey. Connan has performed on stage across the US in leading roles and coaches executives and next-generation leaders on executive presence and how to have impactful communications. She has an MFA in Acting from UNC-Chapel Hill. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODECommunication skills are just like any skill--you need to practice to build the muscleGOOD communication is clear, intentional, knowledgeable. EXCELLENT communication transforms the audience, is confident, humorous and uniquely YOURehearse literally means "to re-hear." Rehearse your story. In high stake situations. Don't memorize it.How to give and rec...
2020-04-2225 minThe Me-SuiteWhat True Leaders DoThis interview was conducted just prior to the COVID19 crisis, and the prescient wisdom and optimism in this discussion gave me goosebumps when I replayed it. I left this interview a better person.Donna Peters interviews Sarah Glass of the World Wildlife Fund. Previously she worked for USAID on international development and disaster assistance during the Ebola crisis. She has lived in Haiti, Mozambique and India. Sarah has an MBA from UVA's Darden School and serves as an advisor to their Center for Strategic and International Studies.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPIS...
2020-04-2118 minThe Me-SuitePerseverance: Embracing the Cards You're DealtDonna Peters interviews attorney, Guillermo Wasserman, of Wasserman West International Law. He shares wise stories humorously about:How experiences growing up in Argentina, facing the Argentina Great Depression and living in the US shaped his core values of:PerseveranceNever too late to do the right thingLongest distance between two points is a shortcut Advice for those of us in a challenging job search:preparing the resumeempathy for the interviewer/employertips on differentiating yourselfembrace the cards you're dealtLessons from his international law practice that benefit all of...
2020-04-1818 minThe Me-SuiteWhat's Your Point?On National Haiku Day, Donna Peters shares the power of using the haiku poetry format to improve our communications. We need powerful, clear, succinct communications now more than ever. (And in the spirit of the haiku, this is a pithy listen.)A haiku poem has three lines. The number of syllables in each line is 5, 7, 5 syllables for lines 1, 2, 3 respectively. Have fun distilling your key message to its essence by using the haiku format as your forcing mechanism. You don't have to militantly follow 5-7-5 syllables for your final output, of course, but the h...
2020-04-1703 minThe Me-SuiteWhat Will Be Your COVID Story? How Did You Spend Your Time?For those of us fortunate enough to be only mildly inconvenienced during social distancing. And for those of us who have lost our jobs or face job insecurity. In this super-short Bonus segment, Founder, Donna Peters, reminds us of the power of having a Me-Suite mindset. A Me-Suite mindset requires we stay fresh and relevant for the future we desire to have. What will your story be on how you spent your COVID time?When we break on through to the other side of C19--and we will--what will your...
2020-04-1502 minThe Me-SuiteA CFO Counts 5 Elements for a Happy LifeDonna Peters interviews career Chief Financial Officer, Kelly Battles. This episode offers so much in such a short time. Treat yourself to this episode. Learning from the early death of her mom and the immigrant experiences of her father, Kelly shares both nature and nurture stories--and practical tools--for how to lead a balanced, happy life. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE:We each need a Mission (purpose), Values and Goals. Set personal Goals annually, and be forgivingly intentional / intentionally forgiving about your progress against them.The amazing role of the CFO...
2020-04-1527 minThe Me-SuiteA President Puts People First for Lasting SuccessDonna Peters interviews President and Chief Operating Officer, Tom Schwenger, Veeva Systems on the power of putting People first: this includes our families, our colleagues, our customers, the People in our lives. Tom shares nuggets throughout including:Leadership Advice Tom Learned @ Work and @ Home:1) Put people first, and everything else falls into place (for ex, Tom has People as the first agenda topic. We all know People is usually the last agenda topic, and the meeting runs out of time)2) Appreciate the uniqueness ea...
2020-04-1323 minThe Me-SuiteResilience: Wilson’s Tips for Bouncing Back Better Than BeforeDonna Peters interviews Wilson Toussaint, Managing Director and technology thought leader, in this wonderfully vulnerable story of resilience. His personal stories of learning from mistakes and bouncing back better than ever can inspire anyone in the face of set-backs. Wilson's Core Values are: Get outside your comfort zoneTake one step at a timeFailure is not fatal--unless you don't learn from itTake time to give back to the next generationCheck out other episodes such as:Don't Mistake Kindness for WeaknessManaging Your Personal FearEmb...
2020-04-0925 minThe Me-SuiteEstate Planning: A Pertinent, Enjoyable ListenDonna Peters interviews Estate Planning attorney, Sarah Watchko, of Hill & Watchko, LLC. This Estate Planning discussion is as accessible and enjoyable as it'll ever get. And it's a timely topic as we face unthinkable circumstances and unknowns in our society. Who needs Estate Planning:anyone over 18 years oldany adult with or without a bank account (it's not just about the money)any adult (with or without children in the picture) (it's not just about kids and spouses)Think like the Chief Legal Officer of your own life. Take...
2020-04-0824 minThe Me-SuiteDon't Mistake Kindness For WeaknessDonna Peters interviews SassyLass CEO, Janice Jackson. Janice is a career C-Suite leader and mom who champions:1) never wear a "mask" at work (be at work who you are at home)2) don't mistake kindness for weakness3) speak truth to power4) put family firstJanice's Core Values are: courage, authenticity and vulnerability.SassyLass believes the future is ethical. The future is transparent. The future is women. "Sassy, classy and a little bad-assy." Monthly, SassyLass supports a specific organization with its profits to empower women everywhere. April 2020, SassyLass is donating to the...
2020-04-0719 minThe Me-SuiteManaging Your Personal FearDonna Peters interviews strategist, Reza Firouzbacht, on the concept of the extremely timely topic, managing FEAR. Uncertainty has shaken our sense of health, community, security and livelihood. Many of us feel we lack control. Reza encourages us to view fear as a signal, rather than as a negative emotion. Fear is a primal instinct and an important signal that needs our attention. It's a lighthouse on whether or not we have accounted for both the data and our gut instinct to take the right actions. Fear is a signal that says, "Caution. Pay a...
2020-04-0225 minThe Me-SuiteEmbrace the Hard Things: Timely Advice from a Chief Strategy OfficerDonna Peters interviews Chief Strategy Officer, Alan Nalle, for a prophetic interview on how to think strategically about:making big decisions (including saying no)embracing the hard thingsbeing rigorous in your analytics and criteria for decision-makingthe value of partnering with othersAlan's core values: meritocracy, integrity and transparency/candorCheck out other episodes such as:Servant LeadershipThe Innovation Ninja Shares His PowersStorytelling with a C-Suite LeaderThink Like a CFO: Dollar Scholar Shines a Lights at a Dark TimeImprov Can Improve Your Work...
2020-03-3116 minThe Me-SuiteListener Q&A: What Personal Board Do I Need Right Now?Donna Peters has a Q&A with Me-Suite listener and attorney, Ellis Izlar. This Q&A dives into the most popular question we're receiving in The Me-Suite right now: How should I be building or rethinking my Personal Board of Directors at this time of change? These questions are coming in from the very popular episode #1 "Building Your Personal Board of Directors" with CEO guest, Ana Dutra.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE:--How to identify your topics/need that would benefit from a Personal Board--How to pick the members of...
2020-03-2725 minThe Me-SuiteServant Leaders Ask How Can I Help You?Donna Peters interviews Nicole Tranchitella, Senior Managing Director at Accenture, servant leader, wife, mom of 3 and a member of Donna's personal Board of Directors.Who is emerging as a true leader in your life at these turbulent times? Servant Leadership isn't about an org chart or a hierarchy. Servant Leadership is a mindset we need now more than ever in our professional and personal lives. Nicole shares what it means to be a Servant Leader and how we can all start to build a muscle of servant leadership by ask...
2020-03-2518 minThe Me-SuiteTrapped in the Bored Room at Home? 4 Fresh IdeasThis short episode highlights 4 new, fun things to do with family and friends in this time of physical (not social) distancing. Each idea helps us flex our Me-Suite muscle:1) Core Values: an exercise to do with the whole family. Identify the core values you have in common as a family and those that are unique to each of you. An energizing activity that will pull you closer together across all ages. If you're old enough to talk, you're old enough to think about your core values.2) The 5 Love Languages: a discussion with...
2020-03-2111 minThe Me-SuiteImprov will Improve your Work and PlayThe 3 rules of improv can help improve our daily lives RIGHT NOW. Improv provides the building blocks for how we should be interacting with one another in all aspects of our lives. The 3 rules are:Be acceptingBe presentBe curiousDonna Peters interviews Nicole Cohen, improvisational theatre expert and corporate business leader on how to apply the rules of improv to our daily lives, with co-workers and family. In person and from afar.Improv increases our comfort with uncertainty, our listening and communication skills, our...
2020-03-1921 minThe Me-SuiteThink Like a CFODonna Peters interviews Otis Aust, a fee-only financial advisor and tax geek, founder of Aust Financial Advisory. What a timely topic! In this episode with the "Dollar Scholar" recorded in Dec 2019, Otis Aust talks about being prepared for inevitable stock market down turns. He was prophetic and gets real about financial decisions--thinking like the CFO of your own life. This discussion shares provocative statistics, research and experience to help us think practically and thoughtfully about our Financial Health. HIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODE:--Otis' Core Values: fairness, transparency, continuous learning--Ot...
2020-03-1633 minThe Me-SuiteFlex Your Creativity MuscleDonna Peters interviews award-winning Chief Creativity Officer and Founder of Curiosity Division, Mark Musto. We need creative solutions to complex challenges RIGHT NOW. Mark offers up a powerful challenge to all of us: constraints are your friend when it comes to creativity and finding new ways of doing things. And right now we are all under a lot of constraints--professionally and personally. Flex your creativity muscle with this episode.HIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODE:--Mark's Core Values: curiosity, passion, candor, integrity--Mark encourages us to...
2020-03-1624 minThe Me-SuiteThe Innovation Ninja Shares His PowersDonna Peters interviews Shubber Ali, Innovation Ninja and University Lecturer, on what it really means to be innovative in all aspects of our lives. HIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODE--Shubber's Core Values: The Only Thing of Value is Our Time; Don't Care What Others Think; Never Stop Asking Questions--The real definition of Innovation is "finding a new way to do something that adds value"--Shubber gives practical advice, inspiring quotes and tangible examples for being more innovative in our personal and professional lives--Shubber recommends the Adam Grant book...
2020-03-1319 minThe Me-SuiteOur Leadership Behavior DNADonna Peters interviews Chair and CEO of DNA Behavior International, Hugh Massie. Hugh is an author and most recently published, Leadership Behavior DNA. Discovering Natural Talents and Managing Differences. HIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODE--Hugh's Core Values: Reliability, Openness/Mutuality, Courage--Hugh shares how our own leadership behavior DNA brings unique strengths and struggles that we must manage both professionally and personally. He also discusses how understanding the leadership behavior DNA of ourselves and others helps us discover our own natural talents and manage differences--at work and in our personal lives.
2020-03-1022 minThe Me-SuiteLeading in a Pack of Alpha DogsWe've heard there's no "i" in team, but, let's be real. Teams don't get the promotion. This bonus episode takes lessons from the amazing Alaskan Iditarod race on how to lead in a pack of alpha dogs. How do you lead when everyone around you is a high-performing achiever? How does everyone play to their strengths? How do we collaborate and be a good team player? AND...how do we demonstrate our individual contribution and merit and stand out to get the bonus or the promotion that is available to only a few? Check out upcoming episodes...
2020-03-0908 minThe Me-SuiteInclusion & Diversity: Not Just @ WorkDonna Peters interviews Tina Gilbert, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, on what it means to have an I&D mindset in the way we run our own lives, every day. HIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODE--Tina's Core Values: empathy, authenticity, purpose-driven--I&D is bigger than work. It's fundamental to the way we live in the world. Tina offers inspirational and practical advice for living our lives with more inclusion (the soil) and diversity (the seeds)Check out upcoming episodes which will include topics such as:Do You Kno...
2020-02-1616 minThe Me-SuiteA Listener Shares Her Me-Suite MorselsDonna Peters interviews Me-Suite subscriber and Me-Suite mindset role model, Felisha Liu Faulkner, for tips on living with a Me-Suite mindset. Felisha is a Corporate Strategy and Business Development leader and start-up co-Founder in the healthcare industry. She has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Chicago's Booth School and an undergrad from U Penn's Wharton School. She has also taken time off along her career path to support not-for-profit causes internationally.HIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODE--Felisha's Core Values: Responsibility (as first-generation in the US) and Adventure--Felisha has inspirational and pra...
2020-02-1617 minThe Me-SuiteBe the CEO-Chief Eating Officer: A Nutritionist Feeds Us TipsIn The Me-Suite, we build options through the decision we make in 4 areas: People, Skills, Health and Finances. This episode focuses on Health, specifically nutrition.Donna Peters interviews Jon Dobzelecki, founder of Performing Nutrition, clinical nutrition and nutrition coaching. Jon is the real thing and knows first-hand the struggles of managing your nutrition while meeting high-pressure demands like family, entertaining clients and traveling extensively. Jon in inspirational and practical.Jon challenges us to find "your why," and take the first step, or a ren...
2020-02-0122 minThe Me-SuiteDefining Your Personal BrandThis episode focuses on being the brand ambassador for your personal brand--just like a Chief Marketing Officer or Chief Communications Officer would do.Donna Peters interviews Precious Price, former Management Consultant and 2023 TEDx speaker. She has pivoted her brain, talents, and passions toward the cause of affordable housing. HIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODE--Precious' Core Values: integrity, self-fulness, evolution--Tips for how to answer "what is my brand?"--provocative advice on identifying your brand valuewww.the-me-suite.comFB: @mesuiteLinkedIn...
2020-01-2918 minThe Me-SuiteHow to Have a Growth MindsetDonna Peters interviews Dipak Patel, Chief Growth Officer, former Strategy consulting partner and Venture Capital Operating Partner. And crazy Pearl Jam fan.HIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODE--2:05 Dipak shares a helpful take on how to define your own core values, using lessons from the Samurai way of life, concept of Bushido, reflecting on your actions, not your aspirations--10:15 Chief Growth Officer mindset includes managing noise, simplicity, pulse on what's changing, partnerships, protecting your time, staying calm--Growth is required in 5 areas...
2020-01-2827 minThe Me-SuiteCreating the Culture You Want to Live InDonna Peters interviews Dr. Claudy Jules on the topic of culture. Recognizing that our families are the first Culture any of us ever knows, Dr. Jules challenges us to define Culture and to shape the Culture we want to live in as the CEO of our own life.Dr. Claudy Jules is a leading expert in organization, leadership and change. He currently heads Google’s Center of Expertise on Organizational Health and Change. He also serves as an advisor to CapitalG (Alphabet's growth equity investment fund) and the firm's portfolio companies on le...
2020-01-2616 minThe Me-SuiteWho (In The World) Are You?Donna Peters interviews Phil Bienert, a career Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), about the brand promise lessons we can apply to our own personal brand and how we want to show up in the world.Phil has been a CMO and steward of the brand promise across industries including, Volvo, Citi, AT&T, GoDaddy and 1800Contacts. He has an undergraduate degree from Georgetown, an MBA from UT-Austin and extensive international experience including fluency in Mandarin.This is a thoughtful discussion about the personal brand promise and the value of bringing your family into that p...
2020-01-2628 minThe Me-SuiteA CEO Gets Real About Real LifeDonna Peters interviews Dr. Meg Powell, Chair and CEO.Dr. Powell has over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry including assignments at McKinsey, Eli Lilly and GlaxoSmithKline. Currently she is serving as Board Chair and is the Co-Founder of TARGET PharmaSolutions. Dr. Powell received her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill where she was a Hollingsworth Scholar. She also received a Master’s of Business Administration from Stanford University.HIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODEMeg shares aspirational yet practical advice on:1) How...
2020-01-2326 minThe Me-SuiteBe the Chief Communications Officer of Your Own BrandThis episode is focused on Chief Communications Officer (CCO) learnings.Donna Peters interviews Ed Patterson, a career Chief Communications Officer and expert in Public Relations and Public Affairs. Your ability to define and manage your own personal brand is more important than ever in the age of social media. Learn tips for thinking like the Chief Communications Officer of yourself and your own brand so that you show up in the world in a planful, thoughtful way that is aligned to your own core values. And learn what to do when you...
2020-01-1526 minThe Me-SuiteShape the Future You WantHaving a Chief Learning Officer (CLO) mindset is critical to staying fresh and relevant for the future you desire to have. Donna Peters interviews Brian Mitchell, a true renaissance man. He is the Chief Learning Officer for next-generation C-Suite leaders and truly the CLO in his own Me-Suite. Brian is head of the Emory Goizueta Business School full-time MBA program. Graduate of Morehouse, Emory and Harvard. CEO. Entrepreneur. HIGHLIGHT OF THE EPISODE:- 3:07 Brian's Core Values: education, pragmatism, patience, visionary, globalism- 11:04 How to have a Chief Learning Officer mindset to stay...
2020-01-0936 minThe Me-SuiteBuild Your Own Board of DirectorsDonna Peters interviews Ana Dutra. Ana is a career CEO and Board Director across a variety of companies and industries. She is the author of Lessons in LeaderShiT: Detoxing the Workplace. Ana and Donna discuss the WHY and HOW, practical tips and traps, for building your own board of directors to nurture the Me-Suite mindset and discipline. 2:25 Ana's core values: Honesty, Helpfulness, Hope8:26 Building your personal board of directors: 1) How many people to target for your board 2) How to select and invite your board members 3) How to focus the board on your prio...
2020-01-0829 minThe Me-SuiteThe Me-Suite: IntroductionThe Me-Suite is for those who are career-oriented and life-minded. At the soul of the Me-Suite is the conviction that we should run our own personal lives with the same mindset and discipline that C-Suites use to run the companies we most admire. Each episode interviews a senior leader, a member of the C-Suite, in a relaxed, humble, sometimes humorous discussion. We learn C-Suite mindsets and disciplines, across functions, to help us run our own lives like the companies we most admire. We each need a Me-Suite to: stay true to our o...
2020-01-0703 minThe Me-SuiteWhat Are Your Core Values?Do you know what your own core values are?C-Suites run companies with clear, shared Core Values that steer the culture and key decisions. Do you have Core Values for the way you want to lead your own life? In this episode we look at examples of Core Values--Tesla, Starbucks, Virgin Atlantic, Amazon, Alibaba, BMW, Boys & Girls Club--for some inspiration to define our own Core Values for the Me-Suite.Check out upcoming episodes which will include topics such as:Build Your Personal Board of DirectorsA...
2020-01-0709 minThe Me-SuiteWho is Your Host, Donna Peters?Meet The Me-Suite founder and host, Donna Peters. Donna is a recognized executive coach, speaker, and workshop leader with 20+ years advising senior executives and next generation leaders at the world's most admired companies. She acted professionally on stage, film and stand-up for 10 years before pursuing an MBA and becoming a senior partner and practice leader at a premier consulting firm. Donna is career-oriented and life-minded--just like you--and brings both an aspirational and practical approach to her executive life coaching services.Check out upcoming episodes which will include top...
2020-01-0703 minThe Me-SuiteOptions are PowerThink like the Chief Strategy Officer. Those who have options have power.Having options means we are not trapped. Options allow us to be in control, and behavior science shows we desire to be in control. Options put you in control. Options are power. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODEIn this episode, we think like a Chief Strategy Officer and discuss the 4 ways to build a surround-sound of options in The Me-Suite through:1) People Networks2) Fungible Skills3) Prioritized Health4) Sound FinancesBooks and authors referenced in this episod...
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