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SuperPower SuccessYou Will Never Outperform Your IdentityMichael W Kithcart is a high-performance leadership and business coach, speaker, and creator of the Wynning Your Way method.
She helps business leaders and sales teams redefine success, re-engineer thinking and re-align actions so they can elevate their wellbeing AND deliver next level results.
Her 25-year career of leading, coaching and developing people and businesses is incorporated into her team workshops and executive coaching sessions to expand perspective as well as deliver proven, researched options for better results.
Her own experience battling achievement overload while juggling personal and external expectations influences how she...
2022-12-0832 min
Champions of RiskCharlene DeCesare on the Art of Sales (Season 3 Episode 10)Whether or not you want to admit it, you're in sales. It's not just a profession or title description. Anyone who introduces themselves, interacts with others, persuades and influences...is in sales. There is a lot of resistance and declaration of not wanting to "sound salesy" and it's high time you got over it because it often stands in the way of getting outcomes you say you want. Charlene DeCesare is here to help. Charlene is a Senior Consultant and Lead Facilitator for the research-based sales training company, The RAIN Group, and iauthor of "The Email Cemetery: Where Bad...
2022-05-0447 minChampions of RiskEncore Episode: Playing Small (Season 2 Episode 36)This is an encore episode from last season, reissued because it's been a recurring theme in leadership conversations lately. I love to challenge myself and others to examine where we are playing small in life so we can breakthrough, set the bar a little higher and truly go after what we want in life. Acknowledging there is an opportunity to step up is the first step. I break down how I caught myself playing small in an arena where I'm actually an expert. Catch my true confession, how I adjusted in the moment, and what I learned from the hu...
2022-04-2712 minChampions of RiskJennifer Coken on Imposter Syndrome as a Superpower (Season 3 Episode 9)Nearly every professional has felt like a fraud at one time or another and the higher you advance in leadership and responsibility, the more likely moments of inadequacy or "being found out" occur. While the drive to be confident in professional roles can have its benefits, it also tends to raise the likelihood of imposter syndrome emerging. Jen Coken is a comedian, coach, speaker, and Imposter Syndrome expert. She transforms womxn executives and founders from being stuck and fearful of making the wrong decision, to owning their expertise, having confidence in the direction they’re headed, and the courage to be...
2022-04-2037 minChampions of RiskWhen Sanity Overrides Integrity (Season 3 Episode 8)When does integrity get in the way? I recently had to wrestle with this because of a health episode and it was a knockdown, dragged-out fight with myself. I take it seriously when I say I'm going to do something, show up for someone, or provide a completed product by a certain date. It's far from perfect, but it is a constant driver in my life. The opportunity is to be integral while keeping your sanity and in some cases, like the one I just went through, sanity needed to overrule all else. I'm sharing this experience in case...
2022-04-0618 minChampions of RiskElizabeth Onyeabor on Perfectionism (Season 3 Episode 7)Nearly 1 in 3 people are perfectionists. While many carry it as a badge of honor, or use it as an explanation as to why they have not completed or started something, it really is a dream killer. Perfectionism creates unnecessary pressure, amps up worry, fear and doubt. It is one form of procrastination, something nearly all of us encounter at least occasionally, 20% of us chronically. It is possible, and I'd say necessary, to break-free from perfectionism and create an identity that is more self-supportive. Elizabeth Onyeabor is a leading international expert on perfectionist leaders and high achievers. As the Founder of...
2022-03-1643 minChampions of RiskGeorgia Fort on Changing the Narrative (Season 3 Episode 6)As an independent journalist and two-time Emmy nominee, Georgia Fort is committed to providing visual stories about race and culture that build equity. She's had plenty of material to work with right here in Minnesota. She was one of two reporters in the courtroom for the sentencing of Derek Chauvin, the former officer who murdered George Floyd. She's also covered the Kim Potter trial, and most recently Amir Locke, who was killed by police in a SWAT raid (happened on the day we recorded this podcast). The murder of George Floyd once again raised the issue of responsible reporting and...
2022-03-0247 minChampions of RiskChris Olsen and Julie Burton on Amplifying Women's Voices (Season 3 Episode 5)Chris Olsen and Julie Burton knew when they met that they wanted to find a way to work together. Their combined passions of writing and helping women tell their stories was key. Chris Olsen is dedicated to amplifying women's voices through her social enterprise My Founder Story. Julie Burton is an author, co host of Her Next Chapter podcast and founder of ModernWell, the first female-centered co working collaborative space in Minneapolis. The two share their individual ventures and their new joint collaboration, Publish Her Press, a female founded hybrid publishing company that recently published "Her Path Forward: 21 Stores...
2022-02-1635 minChampions of RiskSusan Rylance on Growing Leadership Talent (Season 3 Episode 4)People are the biggest asset of any company, but companies don't always provide their people with the greatest experiences or opportunities. As the VP of Growth and Search Practice Lead and Partner at Fahren, a digital leadership company, Susan Rylance has a unique vantage point into the leadership shifts needed to meet today's business environment. She shares her wisdom about next level leadership and teams, and her experiences helping businesses achieve their goals while building next generation teams. Hear how she champions the Minority Business Growth Alliance, an alliance of volunteer professionals who support non-profits who serve minority bu...
2022-02-0239 min
The Ladyboss PodcastSuccess On Your Own Terms with Michael KithcartAs Ladybosses, we’re often drawing on our creativity to spark ideas, implement new ways of doing things, inspire others and ignite joy. But what if you’re having trouble finding that spark? In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by Michael Kithcart to talk about finding your spark or mojo, defining success on our own terms, and creating your own paths to joy. FOLLOW LADYBOSS MIDWEST: ladybossmidwest.com // FIND US ON INSTAGRAM @ladybossmidwest // LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LADYBOSS RETREAT: ladybossmidwest.com/retreatConnect with Michael:LinkedIn...
2022-01-2749 minChampions of RiskAngelina Lawton on Sports and Technology (Season 3 Episode 3)“Digideck is a cloud-based platform, allowing you to tell your business story in a verydynamic, movie trailer kind of way.”From Wallstreet to the hockey rink to the C-Suite, Angelina Lawton took her experiences and opportunities to create a new level of presentation experience with Digideck, the main product at Sportsdigita. As the founder and CEO, Angelina and her team are disrupting how sports teams and big brands are expressing and sharing their stories to generate more sales and fans. She shares the risks and rewards of running a successful SaaS company, making it in the...
2022-01-1937 minChampions of RiskLaura Caroon on Being a Lady Boss (Season 3 Episode 1)What does it mean to be a Ladyboss? Laura Caroon reflects that most women she knows are already leaders in some way, they just might not recognize it. She shares about co-founding Ladyboss Midwest, which empowers and connects women leaders, and their upcoming FLOW retreat is this March. Additionally, Laura talks about her experience being elected to Moorhead city council and working with She Should Run, a nonprofit that helps give women the tools to run a successful political campaign. Register for Ladyboss Midwest's FLOW retreatChampion You Group Coaching
2022-01-0541 minChampions of RiskChaz Sandifer on Empowerment (Season 2 Episode 42)Chaz Sandifer set out to test her strength physically, mentally, and emotionally after a challenging life situation. She took back her personal power, became a bodybuilder, and created a business to be able to help others create their new versions of self through fitness and wellness. Chaz is the CEO/Founder of theNEWmpls which focuses on affordable fitness, wellness and nutrition. She shares what made the biggest differences for her, her motivation, and the importance of holding yourself accountable. Show notes:theNEWmplsHer Path Forward BookChampion You Group Co...
2021-12-1524 minChampions of RiskGoal Setting is Not the Key to Success (Season 2 Episode 41)Planning for the new year doesn't have to be stressful or even time-consuming. You can learn to love numbers and set goals you've never achieved before with confidence. This episode challenges the notion that goal-setting is what creates success and offers a different approach to getting a whole new level of outcome. Make '22 the year that you went for the dream you haven't dared to write down or say out loud. Learn the one thing that will make a big difference in achieving your goals, plus a workshop that will expand your revenue potential. Register here:
2021-12-0115 minChampions of RiskHigh Performer vs. High Achiever (Season 2 Episode 40)Chances are you identify as a high achiever. You pursue goals, you have high expectations of yourself, you get a lot done in a day and sometimes get irritated with others who don't "do" your same volume. Great. How wiped out are you? How much time do you take care of yourself and spend time with others that give you energy? There is another version of success and in this episode, I dissect the difference between high achieving and high performance, plus I offer three really easy actions you can take today that will start shifting you into high...
2021-11-1017 minChampions of RiskTammy Lee - Small Ask, Big Impact (Season 2 Episode 39)Covid forced Tammy Lee's medical device company to change its sales strategy. Since reps could no longer visit hospitals and clinics, she needed to find other ways to get Opal Cool for women and Onyx Cool for athletes into consumer hands. As the CEO of Xena Therapies, Tammy is creating new product uses as well as retail outlets for the core products, and her small ask, big impact approach to sales is an approach anyone in sales could incorporate. A lot has changed in the company since the last time Tammy was a guest on the podcast and this...
2021-11-0322 minChampions of RiskTaking a Risk - Part 2 (Season 2 Episode 38)In last week's episode I shared about a moment in my life when I took a huge risk. Today, I reveal how that decision was really just the beginning: from that experience, I realized I could do something I'd never done before. In fact, I could do it several times over. In this episode of Champions of RISK, I reflect on the chances I took next: traveling, living abroad, and making big career moves - some of which panned out better than others. But I have no regrets. Taking these risks helped me decide what kind of person I...
2021-10-2728 minChampions of RiskTaking A Risk - Part 1 (Season 2, Episode 37)Nearly two years ago I launched the Champions of RISK podcast because I love hearing how people came to a decision at a particular moment to take action in absence of clarity of the outcome. We all go through phases where we experience an abundance of uncertainty. Sometimes fear stops us in our tracks and other times we don't let anything stop us. In this episode, I share one of the periods in my life where I took a huge risk by declaring my goals, what I was going to do when I achieved them, and the actions I t...
2021-10-2021 minChampions of RiskPlaying Small (Season 2 Episode 36)I love to challenge myself and others to examine where we are playing small in life so we can breakthrough, set the bar a little higher and truly go after what we want in life. So imagine my surprise when I was caught playing small in an arena where I'm actually an expert. Catch my true confession, how I adjusted in the moment, and what I learned from the humbling experience on this week's Champions of Risk episode. Show notes:Tell me your Playing Small storyDownload 5X Your Personal P...
2021-10-1311 minChampions of RiskImprove Any Conversation (Season 2 Episode 35)Day to day, people exchange information, share perspectives, attempt to persuade one another. What if I told you there was a genuine way you could structure your conversations that would strengthen relationships, improve agreeability, and yield better outcomes for both sides? Would you try it? I lay out four steps that will better prepare you for any conversation personally or professionally. Each step is easily doable, preparation can take as little as three minutes, and it’s proven to improve the quality of your discussions. So much of it is human nature yet most people fail to tap into it...
2021-09-2914 minChampions of RiskGetting Your Mojo Back (Season 2 Episode 34)Here are the show notes for Getting Your Mojo Back:What happens when you lose your Mojo? You, know the thing that drives you, keeps you accomplishing and achieving, keeps the energy and enthusiasm firing. So many of us have lost our fire-in-the-belly this year at one time or another. But what do you do if you’ve had the blahs and the mehs for a while and you’d like to get it back? We don’t all work at Axe Capital and have Wendy Rhoades to put us back on track. So in this episode, I shar...
2021-09-2216 minChampions of RiskShannon Olson on Going For It (Season 2 Episode 33)What if you listened to that internal rumble, made the leap, and trusted it would work out? What difference could that make in your life? Whether it’s a career change or launch into entrepreneurship, most people want to know the next move before they take it but what if you decided to just go for it? Shannon Olson loved her career and she was really good at it. At the same time, she knew she needed to keep stretching and growing, and it was time for a new adventure. Without knowing what that was, or how she would di...
2021-09-1542 minChampions of RiskMarc Wallert on Handling Crisis (Season 2 Episode 32)We’re about to take RISK to a whole new level today with my guest Marc Wallert. Twenty years ago, he was kidnapped with 20 other hostages, by terrorists on a Philippine island and held captive in the jungle for 140 days. The jungle didn’t destroy him, but once he returned to Germany, everyday life drove him to burnout. These two experiences helped him better understand how to be resilient and move through crises. Today he shares his jungle strategies as a speaker, consultant and author of the book Strong Through Crises: The art of not losing your head. His stor...
2021-09-0845 min
Public Speaking, Get Promoted, Storytelling, Sales, Marketing, Visibility: Be In DemandLife Transformation Conversation with Michael KithcartSome people feel it takes a great deal of courage and will power to change your life, your health, your relationships, your money habits. The truth is every journey starts with a single step. Today, my friend Michael Kithcart and I had a real conversation on how we went from feeling stuck in doing and having no choices to turning our lives and businesses around. We share how we did that, the program that we took that ended the course roller coaster we were both on. Links and resources m...
2021-08-2929 minChampions of RiskMichael Kithcart and Laurie-Ann Murabito on Transformation (Season 2 Episode 31)Personal and professional development have been at the core of my adult life. Hard to coach and promote evolving and growing if I’m not committed to doing it myself! On the latest Champions of RISK episode, I’m joined with friend and fellow colleague Laurie-Ann Murabito, as we share our biggest takeaways, shifts and discoveries we’ve had since we started incorporating the Be Do Have approach. We’ve both transformed our lives from the inside out and wanted to share what’s happened and how you can, too. Show notes:Be in Demand Podcast wit...
2021-08-2530 minChampions of RiskDr. Amelia Reigstad on Communication (Season 2: Episode 30)How good of a communicator are you? We spend our days expressing ourselves and our thinking in the words we use, our tone, hand gestures, pauses, emojis, volume. But how often do we stop and consider whether or not we’re communicating effectively? Dr. Amelia Reigstad, has studied, practiced, and taught others how to become better communicators for nearly 20 years. Learn what most commonly goes wrong in conversations, how we can all improve the way we communicate, the importance of effective communication in the workplace, and how communication style can help empower women. (link to be provided)
2021-08-1843 minChampions of RiskPam Kosanke on Sport Bigs (Season 2, Episode 29) “I really do have kind of that mentality of, if it feels hard or challenging, I want to try it. I want to take it on.” – Pam Kosanke This is an episode for ballers. Pam Kosanke has excelled a lot in life. As an athlete and coach, she has been in championships in three different sports. As a global marketer, she’s elevated, rebranded and reorganized brands. She coaches entrepreneurs using EOS and as an entrepreneur herself, she’s looking to change the course of how women’s sports are supported and celebrated with the launch of Sport B...
2021-08-1145 minChampions of RiskWhat are you Committed to? (Season 2 Episode 28)If a stranger were to take a look at your weekly calendar, what would they say you’re committed to? Would the actions and to dos represent what you want to be committed to? If not, what’s getting in the way? If you’re like most people, commitment gets associated with others - clients, family, work peers, community, friends. For some there’s a good balance between professional and personal commitments, while others feel more pulled to one side. What often gets missed is the dedication to self and what you need to need to be productiv...
2021-08-0423 minChampions of RiskLeslie Holman on Humanity in the Workplace (Season 2 Episode 27)“I knew that I wanted to create a place I wanted to work. I had this passion around the fact that I could live my values and be successful. I wanted to prove that and not have to compromise between those two and just be my whole self.” – Leslie HolmanHumans show up for work but so often environments don’t support having human experiences during working hours. Leslie Holman is out to prove that it’s possible to be successful having humanity in the workplace. As CEO of Pinnacle Performance Group – a woman-owned management consulting firm, she is model...
2021-07-2035 minChampions of RiskRebecca Monet on the Franchise Industry (Season 2 Episode 26)What are you so interested in learning so much that you’d be willing to follow someone around and work for free? Rebecca Monet was an established therapist for business owners and a speaker but when travel got to be too much, she sought out her next thing. Her willingness to work for free for a business broker led her to the franchise industry and the creation of her company, Zorakle Profiles, which provides assessment tools for the franchise space. Their Spot On! Science determines franchisee- franchisor compatibility and predicts performance. We cover the power of curiosity, franchise as an...
2021-07-1441 minChampions of RiskTired of Being Exhausted (Season 2, Episode 25)“Why be tired of being exhausted when instead you could be tired of being so excited? Doesn’t the latter sound better?” Michael KithcartAren’t you so over feeling exhausted in your bones AND in your mind? Me, too. I recently went against all the things I coach and paid the price. Remember the gap between knowing and doing? Yeah, I fell into that chasm and if you’re anything like me, chances are good you’ve been there, too. Luckily there are ways out of the overwhelm and ways to get back to being excited about life...
2021-06-2313 minChampions of RiskJaime Taets on You Are Here (Season 2 Episode 24)“It was just this epiphany for me that no one avoids having to evolve and change.” – Jaime TaetsAs the CEO of Keystone Group International, Jaime Taets focuses on leadership development, organizational strategy, growth, and change. She is also generous in sharing her personal experiences and insights to help entrepreneurs grow and evolve, which we can all get a glimpse of through her Superpower Success podcast. Today we talk about her new book You Are Here, Kick-Ass Inspiration for Navigating Your Journey to Success. You’ll hear what all entrepreneurs have in common, her take on failing, the good...
2021-06-1635 minChampions of RiskCat Breet on Career Search post-COVID (Season 2 Episode 23)“If you get in by referral, you have a 40% chance of getting that job. If you get introduced to a decision maker, you have a 60% chance of getting hired. If you get introduced to the hiring manager, you've got a 92% chance of getting a job. So talk to people, because it dramatically cuts your job search down by 55%.” - Cat BreetCat Breet has been playing career matchmaker for 23 years, and along the way has had a few career changes herself. Her experiences help others evaluate and mitigate their career risks especially now in the new world of w...
2021-06-0945 minChampions of RiskMichelle Myers Taking Risk on People (Season 2 Episode 22)“I've realized that hiring smarter, more capable people and putting them around me, has been the best risk that I've ever taken” - Michelle MyersOne of the biggest challenges in business, and especially for entrepreneurs is the people equation. It’s risky to have people be part of the business you’re working so hard to build, especially when you’re looking to others have contact with your customer base. It’s also turned out to be a great business model for Michelle Meyers, who started a business out of necessity and grew into a model that serves t...
2021-06-0231 minChampions of RiskEva Lovisa on Airstream Living (Season 2 Episode 21)Eva Lovisa on Airstream LivingEver wonder what it’s really like to live in a tiny house or be a nomad by choice? There is something romantic and freeing about the idea of hitting the road, exploring new places and living minimally. Many think about it, few do it. Eva Lovisa and her husband, Nick, are in the camp of living life in an Airstream. Former condo owners and current web and design professionals, they decided to sell everything, buy an Airstream, and set out to find where in the country they might want to...
2021-05-2630 minChampions of RiskJayne Ellegard on Women and Money (Season 2 Episode 20)Jayne Ellegard on Women and MoneyWhat gets in your way of talking about money? Was it the way you were brought up? Is it a chore to understand investments? Don’t know how to get money to work for you? How about YES to all of the above? Jayne Ellegard, Founder and Coach at Ellegant Wealth, is determined to make it easier for women to talk about and understand money. Early in her career, she stumbled into managing wealth for others and in her examination of her own thoughts and beliefs about money, she un...
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