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97% EffectiveEP 135 – Alexa Samaniego, Presentation Coach & Behavioral Researcher at Stanford University – You Are Performing at Work: How You’re Really JudgedLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com“If you want the social benefits of being authentic, how you feel inside may have very little to do with it.” At work, we like to believe we’re evaluated on substance. In reality, we’re constantly being judged on how we perform— how authentic we seem, how prepared we appear, and how natural we look like in our role. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Alexa Samaniego, Presentation Coach and Doctoral Researcher at Stanford University, about how we judge performances and performers — and why thos...
2026-01-2849 min
97% EffectiveEP 134 – Devon McConnell, Executive Coach & Pyschotherapist: Who Has Your Back? How to Navigate Your Boss, Conflict, and Stress at WorkLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWho has your back at work? Do you feel like you’re constantly walking a tightrope – high up, with the spotlight on you, and no net? That’s how many people, including senior executives, describe their experience at work – and what led Devon McConnell, an executive coach and psychotherapist, to explore what drives that stress and burnout. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Devon about her research and coaching work examining how key relationships at work – especially with our boss – shape stress, burnout, and performa...
2026-01-1447 min
97% EffectiveEP 133 – Khanh-Linh Lê, Entrepreneur & Host at Forest Builders – Daring to Do: Building Impact through Courage and PowerLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWhat holds you back, but more importantly what springs you forward? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Khanh-Linh Le, entrepreneur and host of the Forest Builders podcast. Khanh-Linh shares how she left prestigious corporate jobs in France and Vietnam to dive into the world of chocolate entrepreneurship – then later made the equally tough decision to leave that venture behind. Khanh-Linh speaks to the importance of asking what you actually want, why showing up and “daring to do” is your critical first step – and how conv...
2025-12-3145 min
97% EffectiveEP 131 – Mary Olson-Menzel, CEO at MVP Executive Development: Lighting the Way to Your Next Big Career StepLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWhen it comes to taking the next big step in your career, some urge you to follow your passions – while others back a more bare-knuckled approach. But there’s a third way, says Mary Olson-Menzel, author of the bestseller “What Lights You Up.” In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth and Mary talk about the key factors that lead to a fulfilling and successful career, and Mary’s 10-step pivot process that has helped thousands of her clients at MVP Executive Development. They debate passion, authenticity, networking...
2025-12-0344 min
97% EffectiveEP 130 – Peter Novak, Founder at Strictly Speaking Group: The Surprising Truth About Accent Bias – and How to Overcome ItLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comEver feel you are getting penalized at work – not getting promoted, not being listened to, not being seen as a leader – because of your accent? “Accent bias” is very real, says Peter Novak, but his prescriptions on how to overcome that bias – and elevate yourself – may surprise you. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth sits down with Peter Novak, PhD and founder of the Strictly Speaking Group. They discuss how we should think about accents – and the keys to succeeding in high stakes communications, particularly if you are a n...
2025-11-1950 min
97% EffectiveEP 129 – Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment Group: AI Has Changed Job Search. Here’s How You Stand Out – and WinLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comThere’s a huge chance you’re being passed over for top jobs – and you’re not even aware of it. How has AI changed recruiting and job search, and what does that mean for you? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Nick Day, founder and CEO of JGA Recruitment Group, a leading global recruiter and payroll advisory based in the UK. Nick provides sharp, practical advice on how to be visible, stand out, and land your dream job in an increasingly competitive talent m...
2025-11-0549 min
97% EffectiveEP 128 – Richard Bistrong, CEO at Front-Line Anti-Bribery, LLC – Avoid the Dark Side: How to Manage Your Ethical Blind SpotsLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWhen does your influence cross the ethical line at work? What sends people to the “dark side” that causes personal pain and derails careers – and how to make sure that never happens to you? Richard Bistrong can tell you from personal experience: He went to prison for bribery. And if you think that can’t happen to you (most people don’t), or you’ve felt the pressure to cut corners to advance at work (most people do) -- then you really need this episode. Richard Bistrong, CEO of Front...
2025-10-2248 min
97% EffectiveEP 127 – Susan Ibitz, Founder of the Human Behavior School – Face Reading: A Real Superpower — or Something Else?Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com** Watch to see Susan read Michael’s face, HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffective **You’ll love or hate today’s guest, Susan Ibitz, who boldly says: “I’m the only person in the world who does what I do.” Dubbed “freaky” and “the top expert in her field” by the Chicago Tribune and Pyschology Today, Susan draws on physiognomy, micro-expressions, and body language – practices often accused of shaky pseudoscience -- to profile and read people. A former political influence consultant, profiler, and civilian hostage negotiator, she’s help...
2025-10-0852 min
97% EffectiveEP 126 – Rich Braden & Tessa Forshaw, Authors of Innovation-ish: Stuck? How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions** Watch our engaging discussion on video, HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffective **Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comFeeling stuck with a challenge at work, or in advancing your career? In this episode of 97% Effective, we discuss proven, effective ways to creatively solve problems, innovate – and advance. Host Michael Wenderoth interviews Rich Braden and Dr. Tessa Forshaw, authors of Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World. They discuss why your mindset is more important than process, why to aim for “roof-shots” instead of moonshots, and ho...
2025-09-241h 06
97% EffectiveBest of 97% Effective - Chris Fenning, Award-winning Author: How to Start Conversations That Get ResultsEnjoy your summer with this “BEST OF 97% EFFECTIVE” EPISODE! Tune in this fall for new episodes and more great content.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Chris Fenning is a highly-sought after trainer and the award winning author of The First Minute: How to Start Conversations That Get Results. We walk through before-after examples, showing how to structure your business communication for maximum impact. The hard truth is that poor communication is one of the top reasons people don't get promoted.Concise communication matters, but what most...
2025-08-1342 min
97% EffectiveEP 122 - Beena Kavalam, Executive Coach: Got Gravitas? How to Grade and Grow YoursLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com**EPISODE best watched on the 97% Effective YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffective **Ever been told you need to develop your “gravitas,” and then given no explanation of what that means -- or how you improve it? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth interviews Beena Kavalam, executive coach, founder of Gravitas360 Consulting and “Indian Jersey girl.” They discuss what gravitas is, how it differs from executive presence, and offer practical techniques that will help you own the room and elevate how you are seen at...
2025-07-3050 min
97% EffectiveEP 121 – Ed Batista, Executive Coach: How “Touchy Feely” Impacts Your Power & InfluenceLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comEd Batista spent fifteen years as Lecturer and Leadership Coach at Stanford Business School, working in and teaching the highly popular course there, Interpersonal Dynamics – also known as “Touchy Feely.” In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth talks with Ed about the influence that course had on Ed’s coaching – and how course “T-groups” are a powerful laboratory to explore influence. They discuss why needers need to build emotional regulation and how many people confuse force and power – and confuse empathy with needing to be nice. By the end of th...
2025-07-1640 min
97% EffectiveEP 120 - Ed Batista, Executive Coach: Power Struggles Among Nice PeopleLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comDo you feel like there's a stark and nasty choice when it comes to power at work: be an arrogant narcissist and win – or a nice guy and lose? Listen as executive coaches Ed Batista and Michael Wenderoth discuss why it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth chats with Ed about how rising professionals and executives need to expand their thinking about power, and the cost of “opting-out” of power struggles at work. They explore motivational needs theory, ethics...
2025-07-0235 min
97% EffectiveEP 119 - Warwick John Fahy, Business Psychologist – Making that Mid-Career Transition: Energy, Ego and ExpressionLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com** Get a FREE Bonus Gift from Warwick: The “Making Mid-Career Transitions Quick Start Guide” to accompany this episode. Download it directly at go.midcareerpivot.com or e-mail Warwick directly at warwick [at] warwickjohnfahy.com **What is different about mid-career transitions – and what is key to navigating them successfully? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth interviews Warwick John Fahy, business psychologist and behavioral change expert, on three keys to making mid-career transitions: Energy, Ego and Expression. Warwick shares the best practices of high performance athlet...
2025-06-1858 min
97% EffectiveEP 118 - Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip & Kevin Weinstein, Co-founders at Creative Catalyst – The Power of Improv to Elevate Your Communication, Connection and CreativityLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com **EPISODE (live Coaching Session) best watched on the 97% Effective YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffective **Can improvisation elevate you at work? Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip and Kevin Weinstein, co-founders of Creative Catalyst and authors of “Yes, And for Success”, resoundingly say: YES! And in this episode show us why. In this entertaining discussion with 97% Effective host Michael Wenderoth, Kesinee and Kevin demonstrate improv exercises and then break down how those seemingly “silly drills” increase critical skills that supercharge our communication, collaboration and creativity. We discuss how to in...
2025-06-0457 min
97% EffectiveEP 117 - Inbal Demri, PhD, CEO at Q Factor Consulting – Live Coaching Demo: See “The Leader as Coach” and EFECT in ActionLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com**EPISODE (live Coaching Session) best watched on the 97% Effective YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffective **It’s one thing to talk about something, it’s another to see it in action. In this episode of 97% Effective, Dr. Inbal Demri coaches host Michael Wenderoth – showing the EFECT framework that underpins her new Stanford course “Coaching Skills for Effective Leadership.” During the live coaching conversation, Inbal points out critical elements in EFECT and demonstrates coaching skills that every leader can utilize to increase their effectiveness. By the end of...
2025-05-2150 min
97% EffectiveEP 116 - Inbal Demri, PhD, CEO at Q Factor Consulting – Coaching Skills: What Every Leader Needs to KnowLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comAs a leader or manager, do you feel burned out having to give direction and provide all the answers – amid increasing complexity, ambiguity and unpredictability? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Dr. Inbal Demri-Shaham, who wants to help you go from transactional to transformative in your relationships, and the way you lead others. We discuss her new course at Stanford “Coaching Skills for Effective Leadership,” and her EFECT framework – showing the coaching mindset and the practical coaching skills that will make you and your tea...
2025-05-0749 min
97% EffectiveEP 115 - Sven Horak, Professor at St. John’s University – Rethink Your Networking: The Power of Being an OutsiderLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com Are you frustrated that can’t break into key groups at work, or unsure how outsiders can access critical “insider” networks to advance your career? Maybe you should stop following the prevailing networking strategies – and start “leveraging your outsider status” instead. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth talks to Professor Sven Horak about his research into “informal networks,” an emerging field that looks at how culture and informal institutions impact how we network and build important relationships. We dig into his research in Asia, why Western networkin...
2025-04-2338 min
97% EffectiveEP 114 - Tiago Faria, Podcast Guesting Consultant – Podcast Guesting 101: The Most Effective Marketing You’ll Ever DoLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comFeeling burned out creating content to build your visibility and brand? Seeking to become known in a noisy world, but see it as an uphill climb? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Tiago Faria about the power of being a podcast guest. Tiago is a podcast guesting consultant who spent 15 years at Google and in marketing and branding. We talk about the benefits of being a podcast guest, and how to use guesting to effectively and efficiently market yourself. Tiago shares how to...
2025-04-0941 min
97% EffectiveEp 113 - Candace Gonzales Tumey, Senior Coach at MLT -- The Extra Edge: 3 Secrets to Getting into Top MBA ProgramsLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comIt would be great if our strong grades and work history spoke for itself and got us in to highly selective organizations. Unfortunately, admission is 25% subjective and not a reward for past achievement, says Candace Gonzales Tumey, Senior MBA Admission Prep Coach and Team Lead at MLT (Management Leadership for Tomorrow). In this episode of 97% Effective, Coach Candace shares 3 secrets to getting into elite business schools, drawing from her work with top talent at MLT and more than a decade in admissions at the University of California...
2025-03-2642 min
97% EffectiveEp 112 - Alvaro Fernandez, CEO at SharpBrains - Growing SharpBrains: How to Amplify Your Influence and ImpactLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comIn this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth continues his conversation with Alvaro Fernandez, CEO of SharpBrains. They dive deeper into the specific actions that transformed SharpBrains from a blog into the “go to” platform on Brainfitness – creating a profitable business that has enabled Alvaro to stay at the forefront of a field he is deeply passionate about. They discuss the power of physical proximity in building relationships, harnessing industry controversy to gain media attention, and becoming a hub to detect signals and latent needs. You’ll gain ins...
2025-03-1239 min
97% EffectiveEp 111 - Alvaro Fernandez, CEO at SharpBrains - From SharpBrains Come Great Gains: How to Become the “Go To”Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comHow do you get out of the rat race and live your ideal life? How can you set up a business that aligns with your passions, and provides financial independence? Alvaro Fernandez did just that – turning a blog into SharpBrains, the leading think tank and advisory in brain fitness. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth picks Alvaro’s “sharp brain” to understand the mindset and strategies that transformed SharpBrains into the “go to” – and amplified Alvaro’s influence and impact. What resources are waiting for you to create? W...
2025-02-2638 min
97% EffectiveEp 110 - Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer at the Kevin Eikenberry Group - The Power of The Flexible Leader (and How to Become One)Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comHow do you lead with confidence in uncertain times, and get the outcomes you seek? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry about his new book, Flexible Leadership (available March 2025). They examine where most leadership training has failed – and where Kevin’s latest work fills a critical gap. In a pointed conversation packed with tips and examples, they discuss the power of the “both/and” mindset and why context is so critical. Michael also has Kevin apply the book’s framework...
2025-02-1250 min
97% EffectiveEp 109 - Kane Nakamura, Managing Director at Kane & Partners LLC - Be the Protagonist of Your Story: Keys to Overcoming Obstacles and SetbacksLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWhat does today’s guest have in common with a Japanese manga hero and a world wide wrestler – besides sharing the same name? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth talks with Kane Nakamura, the lifelong learner, about overcoming career obstacles and setbacks. They discuss how Kane convinced Softbank to send him to the USA; how he landed a dream job at Udemy; and why he was unfazed about getting laid off. Kane shares the power of voicing what you want, when and how to break rule...
2025-01-2941 min
97% EffectiveEp 108 - Julia Samoylenko, Founder & CEO at Asteri AI: To Upskill the Workforce, How this Startup CEO Transformed HerselfLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comOften the most important transformation to your business is transforming yourself. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Julia Grace Samoylenko, founder and CEO of Asteri AI. They speak bluntly about how Julia navigated her transition from big corporate to founding Asteri, an AI startup in Silicon Valley focused on upskilling the workforce. They discuss finding the right environment, putting yourself first, paying attention to emotions – and how to ensure that perseverance and determination work for you, and don't undercut you....
2025-01-1535 min
97% EffectiveEp 107 - Jonathan Brill, #1 Ranked Business Futurist - Unlocking Luck: How to Future-Proof Your CareerLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comLuck. It’s the ingredient that no one wants to admit is a big part of our success. But what if luck wasn’t about chance? What if was more about a choice – choices we could consciously take to generate better outcomes in our work and personal lives? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Jonathan Brill, who Forbes dubbed the #1 business futurist. Their conversation will make you rethink what it means to be lucky – and provide practical steps to generate more of it in your...
2025-01-0151 min
97% EffectiveEp 106 - Dr Sarah Buchner, CEO at Trunk Tools - Fueled by a Chip on Her Shoulder: From Carpenter to CEOLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comThis episode contains profanity.SHOW NOTES:How do you go from a challenging childhood in Europe to rise within a notoriously tough industry – and then building one the hottest global startups in your sector? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Dr. Sarah Buchner, CEO at Trunk Tools, about the mindset and strategic moves that has put her in the driver’s seat of her career. They discuss how she broke in and stood out in the male-dominated construction industry -- a...
2024-12-1848 min
97% EffectiveEp 105 - John Gates, Founder at Salary Coach - Act Your Wage: How to Master Salary NegotiationsLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Most people don’t negotiate their salary offers due to fear, reluctance – or quite simply not knowing what to say. By not negotiating, you are likely forgoing a 10-20% salary increase – and more than $1 million in lifetime earnings. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth demystifies salary negotiations with John Gates, the Salary Coach. John is an industry veteran, having spent his career in corporate recruiting for Fortune 500 companies, and is the author of “Act Your Wage,” a concise and practical guide that helps...
2024-12-0449 min
97% EffectiveEp 104 - David Harris, Investor at Vista Equity Partners - “Humble & Hungry”: Keys to This Air Force Grad’s Rise in the Investment WorldLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:There’s substantial evidence (just look at most of our leaders and politicians today) that humble people DON’T rise – even though research shows they are more effective leaders. Can you be humble and still get ahead, and still get big things done? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks to David Harris at Vista Equity Partners about how being “humble and hungry” has propelled his rise in the investment world – and furthers his impact. Beyond being a sponge that is continually...
2024-11-2045 min
97% EffectiveBest of 97% Effective - Dr. Gary McGrath, CEO at Statarius –From Toxic to Terrific: Turning bad bosses into great leadersA “BEST OF 97% EFFECTIVE” EPISODE! Tune in this fall for new episodes and more great content.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Brace Yourself! Dr. Gary McGrath, leadership guru, gets rid of bad bosses. In this continuation episode of 97% Effective, Michael and Dr. Gary walk through how he coaches a bad boss and all the stakeholders around them: their reports, peers, and even the boss of the bad boss. If you have a bad leader working for you, next to you, above you – or want to ensure you do...
2024-11-0630 min
97% EffectiveBest of 97% Effective - Camiel Gielkens, CEO of Relevance: How Power Amplifies Your ImpactA “BEST OF 97% EFFECTIVE” EPISODE! Tune in this fall for new episodes and more great content.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES:Camiel Gielkens is CEO of Relevance, the Learning Company. In our “no question is off limits” interview, Camiel shares his personal path to the CEO suite and the top trends affecting employees today. We explore how he shifted his view on power so he could truly excel, have more impact, and lead others to achieve even more than they imagine is possible.How a personal...
2024-10-0939 min
97% EffectiveBest of 97% Effective - Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent: Rising to PowerA “BEST OF 97% EFFECTIVE” EPISODE! Tune in this fall for new episodes and more great content.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:A whopping 60% of executives fail in the first 18 months of their new roles. In this episode, I speak to Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent and global leadership thought leader who has spent 30 years helping executives tackle leadership challenges. We cover his research on the four areas that senior executives must master to successfully lead. Don't take an executive position without having listened to this podc...
2024-09-2542 min
97% EffectiveBest of 97% Effective - Gorick Ng, Harvard Career Advisor and Bestselling Author: What You're Not Taught in School - The Unspoken Rules that Accelerate Your CareerA “BEST OF 97% EFFECTIVE” EPISODE! Tune in this fall for new episodes and more great content.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Feel frustrated that classmates or peers at work seem to be operating from a rule book that you never got? Or are you beginning your career, and want to make sure you start it off right? Gorick Ng, Harvard career advisor and bestselling author, is on a mission to help first-generation students and professionals better navigate and accelerate their careers. We discuss his bestselling book, “The Un...
2024-08-2851 min
97% EffectiveEp 93 - Stefania Mancini, VP and GM at Intuit Consumer Group Canada — ‘Take Big Swings’: How to Lead Fearlessly without Losing Your HumanityLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:In this engaging episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth sits down with Stefania 'Stef' Mancini, GM and VP of Product at Intuit Canada's Consumer Business. Stef shares why she left a fulfilling career in marketing and advertising, and the transformative steps she took at Intuit that enabled her and her team to achieve three years of unprecedented double-digit growth. We discuss how to take big risks; how to get people excited – even when you miss the mark; and the art of blending authenticity wi...
2024-06-1943 min
97% EffectiveEp 92 - Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach - Effective Leadership: 3 Hard Truths Most Experts Won’t Tell YouLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Do you subscribe to feel good stories that great leaders inspire and eat last? In this episode of 97% Effective, Executive Coach Michael Wenderoth challenges your views with three hard truths about effective leadership that are often overlooked. Michael highlights insights from distinguished guests— Chief Pilot Tenille Cromwell, Professor Don Moore of UC Berkeley, and Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer of Stanford. Tenille takes us into the cockpoint during a thunderstorm to emphasize the necessity for “absolute decision making” in critical situations. Don wants to expand leader...
2024-06-1212 min
97% EffectiveEp 91 - Axel Ohrstrom, Strategy & Operations at AWS – How to Make High-Impact Contributions and Start Your Career Off RightLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comIn this episode of 97% Effective, Michael Wenderoth speaks with Axel Ohrstrom at Amazon Web Services about keys to starting your career off right, particularly in those first critical years right after college. We discuss what a high-impact contribution looks like in your job, the importance of volunteering on interesting projects, and how to continuously learn and grow. Axel shares how he builds key relationships when working remote, and how to build a team dynamic when you are not the manager. By the end of this episode, you’ll...
2024-06-0550 min
97% EffectiveEp 90 - Helio Mosquim, Technology Director at Vale SA – Purposeful Progress: 3 Keys to Creating Your Next High-Impact RoleLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comIn this episode of 97% Effective, Michael Wenderoth discusses with guest Helio Mosquim how you can deliver more impact and advance your career by creating new roles within your existing company. Helio, technology director at Vale in the Amazon region of Brazil, shares 3 keys that have powered his journey: serving a higher purpose, building strategic coalitions, and creating resources by leveraging executive education and coaching. He talks about going beyond your job description, focusing on goal convergence, and managing the “butterflies” and spotlight that come with taking risk.
2024-05-2932 min97% EffectiveEp 89 - Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach - Creating Powerful Resources: The Path to InfluenceLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Create powerful resources to elevate others, your causes – and yourself. In this episode of 97% Effective, Michael Wenderoth shares how three guests created resources to power their missions and themselves – and the critical lessons you can learn from them. We look at venture capitalist Leesa Soulodre, General Partner at R3i Capital, on the communities she has created to level the playing field for underrepresented global entrepreneurs; Joy Chen, CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute (MLI), on how “UAT” has benefited others and taken her to t...
2024-05-2223 min97% EffectiveEp 88 - Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach - “Reframe and Reset”: 3 Tips for Dealing with Difficult People at WorkLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Frustrated with your boss or others at work? Conflict is inevitable in organizations, so if you wish to rise or get things done, you need to understand how to make critical relationships work. In this episode of 97% Effective, Michael Wenderoth shares practical tips on how to “REFRAME and RESET” to manage conflict and make relationships work. He highlights insight from Nihar Chhaya, President at Partner Exec, on how to get into a nonjudgmental space; Dr. Gary McGrath, CEO of Statarius, on the counterintuitive way...
2024-05-1517 min97% EffectiveEp 87 -Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach - The Power (and Downside) of Vulnerability: Dos and Don’tsLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Being transparent and vulnerable at work can create safe spaces, trust – and deeper relationships. BUT BE WARNED: doing so can also bite you on the butt -- and send your career backwards. In this episode of 97% Effective, Michael discusses how to be smart and strategic about how much you disclose at work. He covers insights and practical advice from distinguished guests: Professor Peter Belmi at the University of Virginia, on leading with vulnerability; Maria Incontrera, social media and thought leader consultant, on “curated tran...
2024-05-0818 min
97% EffectiveEp 87 -Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach - The Power (and Downside) of Vulnerability: Dos and Don’tsLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Being transparent and vulnerable at work can create safe spaces, trust – and deeper relationships. BUT BE WARNED: doing so can also bite you on the butt -- and send your career backwards. In this episode of 97% Effective, Michael discusses how to be smart and strategic about how much you disclose at work. He covers insights and practical advice from distinguished guests: Professor Peter Belmi at the University of Virginia, on leading with vulnerability; Maria Incontrera, social media and thought leader consultant, on “curated tran...
2024-05-0832 min97% EffectiveEp 86 -Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach - Breaking Through Barriers: The Power of Seeking AdviceLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Do you find it challenging to secure a sponsor at work – or deal with a difficult colleague? Many times we’re told to “go build a relationship,” but it’s not really clear what that means or how to do that. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth shares the counterintuitive yet powerful strategy of seeking advice to overcome workplace challenges and advance your career. He shares four diverse situations where seeking advice has benefited his clients -- seeking a mentor, aiming for a prom...
2024-05-0115 min97% EffectiveEp 85 - Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach - Maximizing Your Communications Impact: 3 Ways to Structure for SuccessLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:In this episode of 97 Percent Effective, host Michael Wenderoth explores the essential role of adopting structure to boost your communication and advance in your career. He shares three pratical tips: how to start conversations powerfully, organize your thoughts around a proven template, and express ideas concisely in a list of three. He highlights the insightful and memorable advice of Chris Fenning (Author, The First Minute), Phillip Mohabir (CEO, Vivosurgery) and Samia Qamar (Director People, S&P Global Pakistan). Adopt these three techniques and...
2024-04-2418 min97% EffectiveEp 84 - Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach - Unlock Your Executive Presence: 3 Practical Insights from the World of ActingLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Have you ever been told “You just don’t show up like a leader”? Or have you ever felt or said that about someone else? In this short episode of 97% Effective, Michael Wenderoth shares three ways to powerfully elevate your presence and communication, drawing from his conversations with experts from the world of acting: past guests Chip Davis, Richard Newman and Tamzin Townsend. Their insights and tips will have you rethink acting, authenticity, and what brings energy. Spoiler alert: The key to increasing your p...
2024-04-1715 min97% EffectiveEp 83 - Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach - What Got You Here, WILL GET YOU THERE: “Tap Your Past” for Career AdvancementLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:We’re often told, and believe: “What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There.” But that’s dangerous and often misguided! In this short episode of 97% Effective, Executive Coach Michael Wenderoth challenges the conventional wisdom that what got you to your current position won't help you progress further in your career. He discusses the importance of tapping into one's past experiences and successes to overcome work-related challenges and make significant career advancements. People, he reveals, often overlook their strengths and past achievements, which can...
2024-04-1016 min97% EffectiveEp 82 - Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach - Mastering Office Politics: 3 Strategies to Survive and Thrive at WorkLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:If you have a hard time dealing with “office politics,” listen in. In this episode of 97% Effective, Michael Wenderoth shares three practical ways to help you reframe office politics, an area you must manage to survive and thrive in corporate life. We listen to how Camiel Gielkens, CEO at Relevance, learned from getting burned early in his career; how Executive Coach Raquel Gonzalez helps bright, rationale people navigate “arbitary social norms”; and how Keshav Pitani, VP at Light & Wonder, drew inspiration from game develope...
2024-04-0316 min
97% EffectiveEp 81 - Richard Newman, Founder & CEO at Body Talk -- Lift Your Impact: Keys to Elevating your Work, Team and LifeLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comCommunications expert Richard Newman shares with Michael his latest book, Lift Your Impact. We dive into how to transform your mindset, creating the foundation for personal growth that enables you to better influence and elevate others, and your work. Richard also shares practical tips on how to set and achieve goals, navigate conflict at work, and deepen connections through communication.SHOW NOTES:The Power of Being Shy: A Different Perspective on CommunicationWhy Richard wrote Lift Your Impact: Addressing 3 Post-Pandemic ChallengesMindset Mastery: The Foundation of...
2024-03-2742 min97% EffectiveEp 80 - Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach - From “Meh” to “Yeah!”: Your Top 3 Power Map Mistakes (and What to do Instead)Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Your Power Map should dramatically help increase your career success. But you created your Power Map and are finding it, well, “meh” (not very impressive). In this brief episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth explains why you are getting poor results, sharing the top 3 mistakes he sees executives make in their Power Maps. He walks you through what you are missing, what to do instead, and examples from real clients. Use this episode to self-audit your Power Map and you’ll go from “meh” to...
2024-03-2014 min
97% EffectiveEp 79 – Dr. Ignacio Gafo, Head at HSLU Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts -- – How to Maximize Your Influence in a Hybrid Work EnvironmentLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:You work three days from home – and two days in the office. Hybrid work is the new normal. To maximize your influence, what strategies work best when you are remote and online, what strategies work best when face to face in the office? In this episode, Michael Wenderoth talks to Dr. Ignacio Gafo, learning and development/edtech expert and Head at HSLU, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. They discuss blending online and face-to-face interactions to foster better collaboration, ways to personalize ex...
2024-03-1326 min97% EffectiveEp 78 – Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach – Power Mapping 101: A Compass Points the Way, but Your Power Map Gets You ThereLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:“A compass points you true north , but it’s got no advice about the swamps, deserts and chasms you’ll encounter along the way.” In this short episode of 97% Effective, Executive Coach Michael Wenderoth shares his Power Map, a powerful tool that helps you get promoted, get big things done, and not only survive – but thrive – in your company. He covers: 1) why and when to use it, 2) how to use it, step by step, and 3) brief examples. By the end of this episode, you'll be ab...
2024-03-0618 min
97% EffectiveEp 77 – Dr. Gary McGrath, CEO at Statarius –From Toxic to Terrific: Turning bad bosses into great leadersLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Brace Yourself! Dr. Gary McGrath, leadership guru, gets rid of bad bosses. In this continuation episode of 97% Effective, Michael and Dr. Gary walk through how he coaches a bad boss and all the stakeholders around them: their reports, peers, and even the boss of the bad boss. If you have a bad leader working for you, next to you, above you – or want to ensure you don't become one, then listen in. A coach consultant, Dr. Gary is the CEO of Statarius, a le...
2024-02-2834 min
97% EffectiveEp 76 – Dr. Gary McGrath, CEO at Statarius: How To Get Rid of a Bad BossLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Dr. Gary McGrath, CEO of Statarius, gets rid of bad bosses. 71% of people have had a bad boss, so Dr. Gary has no shortage of work. In this episode of 97% Effective, Michael discusses with Dr. Gary why we get bad bosses, what the billion dollar leadership and training industry gets wrong -- and how Dr. Gary’s research and approach get lasting behavioral change, turning bad bosses into great leaders. If you have a bad leader working for you, next to you, above yo...
2024-02-2130 min
97% EffectiveEp 75 - Richard Newman, Founder & CEO at Body Talk: How to Master Your Body Talk to Elevate Your LeadershipLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:What if you could increase your leadership ratings by over 40%... without saying a word? In this episode of 97% Effective, Michael speaks with Richard Newman, CEO of Body Talk, about executive presence and the impact of our “body talk.” Richard discusses his peer-reviewed research, explains why you should be congruent instead of authentic – and shares how small, but critical changes in your non-verbal communication will elevate how others see you. Incorporate his findings, you’ll surf the waves at work – and not get crushed by them.
2024-02-1444 min97% EffectiveEp 74 – Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach – 3 Tips: Harnessing Small Talk to Advance in Your CareerLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Don’t dismiss small talk! “Small is Tall”: In this episode of 97% Effective, Executive Coach Michael Wenderoth shares how small talk can make lasting impressions and strengthen relationships at work. He provides three practical tips on how to make the most of brief interactions: the one data point, the one sentence, and the one mindset. We cover the science that underpins small talk, and the art of putting it in practice, with techniques from past guests Sasha Kelemen and Alison Temperley. If you look d...
2024-02-0715 min
97% EffectiveEp 71 - Jason Hreha, CEO at Persona & Author of Real Change -- Moving Beyond Habits: The Real Path to Achieve Lasting TransformationLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWant to achieving lasting, transformative change? Then don’t rely on slick “habit hack” books, says Jason Hreha, an expert in the applied behavioral sciences. Jason is the author of Real Change: Moving Beyond Habits to Achieve Lasting Transformation. In this episode of 97% Effective, we discuss how habits differ from “transformative practices,” the 3 steps in his pyramid model -- and how introspection and creativity are critical to successful change. Listen if you want to finally achieve lasting change – and not fall off your goals.SHOW NOTES:Ja...
2024-01-1735 min
97% EffectiveEp 69 - Tamzin Townsend, Acclaimed Theatre Director & Communication Trainer: Harnessing the Power of Acting & Theatre in Professional CommunicationsLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comIn this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth interviews renowned theatre director, Tamzin Townsend, dubbed the 'Queen Midas' of the theatre by the Spanish press. They explore the intersection of theatre and effective communication. Tamzin shares insights on how to establish a powerful presence, manage public speaking fears, and deliver impactful messages. She discusses the importance of rehearsal, individuality, physicality, tone, and energy in presentations, as well as the dangers of multitasking and relying too heavily on your content. Tamzin also delves into her work with women...
2024-01-0345 min
97% EffectiveEp 66 - Sasha Kelemen, Head of Women and Family Healthcare Investment Banking, Leerink Partners: “2 Truths, 1 Critical Decision” That Accelerated This Banker’s Career and FamilyLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:At Leerink Partners, Sasha Kelemen runs an investment banking team unlike any other on Wall Street. How did she rise to lead a team in women and family health, a historically overlooked and underfunded space? Sasha discusses how being a banker and mother are central to her identity – and success. We talk about she went from media to banking, two truths to becoming a successful mother and banker, and the most important decision she made to fuel her personal and professional success. For he...
2023-12-1324 min
97% EffectiveEp 65 – Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor at Stanford: What Leaders Should Care About MostLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Jeffrey Pfeffer is Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Business School. A year ago on 97% Effective, I discussed with Jeff his best-selling book, the 7 Rules of Power (HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3y56bzcz). In this episode, we go beyond his book, and get personal: We cover double-binds, intergender comparisons, leadership and likeability – and how Jeff’s views on power have shifted over the past four decades. An honor to ask Jeff tough questions and expose more people to his thought-provoking work that challenges prev...
2023-12-0619 min97% EffectiveEp 64 - Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach – What You’re Missing in Your PIE: Keys to Getting Ahead at WorkLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Why is doing great work not enough to advance your career? Are you paying enough attention to all parts of your “PIE”? In this short episode, Michael helps you re-examine your PIE, sharing the thinking and actions that will disproportionately drive promotions, bigger bonuses – and your power and influence at work.Performance and PIEThink about yourself as a productDoes this mean I should stop doing great work?Why organizations are different than school and many sports3 “sad but true” research findings that reveal who...
2023-11-2914 min
97% EffectiveEp 63 - Jakub Kocinski, Expert in Digital Trust & Safety (Former Google, Tik Tok and Meta): “Trust & Safety” Strategies That Will Boost You At WorkLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:How do you avoid living in an echo chamber, deal with someone who has more influence, and prevent others from sowing misinformation? In this continuation episode, Michael and Jakub (Kuba) Kocinski debate how Jakub’s trust and safety insights can be applied to improving organizations, work relationships and careers. Jakub shares why things are not spiraling out of control, what Tik Tok is great at – and how to adapt to new technology. We end on Jakub’s definition of success, and how he has “a...
2023-11-2234 min97% EffectiveEP 60 – Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: The Rock, the Map & the Snowball – Take These 3 Steps to Get PromotedLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: It's that time again: Promotions are being decided, and the path for the next year is being determined. Do you want to be in the driver’s seat, or frustrated that you got passed over? Does it feel like some of your peers operate by a playbook that you never got? In this short episode, Michael shares “The Rock the Map and the Snowball”, a 3-step framework to help you Get Real, Get Strategic and Get Doing – so you Get Promoted. In each step, he o...
2023-11-0117 min97% EffectiveEP 58 – Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach and Award-Winning Author: 6 Hard Truths – Celebrating 1 Year of 97% Effective!Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: To mark the first anniversary of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth highlights memorable moments from the more than 52 guests he’s interviewed. He shares 6 “hard truth” clips about accelerating our careers that most of us would rather avoid. May these provide bite-size fuel to challenge your thinking, embody the show’s goal to dispense with feel-good happy talk – and speak instead to what it really takes for good people to get ahead. He ends with a sneak peek at what’s coming in year two. Enjoy.
2023-10-1817 min
97% EffectiveEp 57 - Chris Fenning, Award-Winning Author of Effective Emails -- How To Write Effective Emails: A Communications Expert vs ChatGPTLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Chris Fenning, award-winning author of Effective Emails, wants e-mail to stop being such a time sink, and help you write ones that get to the point, and get results. In this episode, Chris analyzes and rewrites two e-mails, which Michael also runs through ChatGPT. You assess the difference – but listen closely to Chris’s thought-provoking critique. When it comes to communicating clearly and concisely, the hard truth is that there’s a lot on the line: Business e-mails suck up more than 2 hours a day, a...
2023-10-1154 min
97% EffectiveEp 49 - Joe Haslam, Scale-Up Expert and Professor at IE Business School: Learn from “Scale-Ups” To Accelerate Your Career, Impact and HappinessLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Forget start-ups and large corporations -- the more interesting place to work, learn, and grow is at “Scale-Ups,” says Joe Haslam, professor at IE Business School. We discuss why founders get ousted, power as the ability to cast a spell – and other insights from scale-ups that can help you accelerate your career – and impact. Joe is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and Executive Director of the OMP at IE Business School, a top executive education program that guides small and medium-sized business through their massive gr...
2023-08-1624 min
97% EffectiveEp 48 - Anne Marie Segal, Author and Founder, Segal Coaching LLC: To Reach Senior Leadership, Why You Need to Take a Step BackLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: To reach the C-Suite and Board, you need a robust network, personal brand and interviewing skills. But you also need to “take a step back”, says Anne Marie Segal, Execute Coach and Author. Anne Marie shares why and how this non-intuitive move raises your “inner game” and will accelerate your next career transition. Head of Segal Coaching LLC and a former General Counsel, Anne Marie discusses being “authentic but not transparent,” the upsides of group coaching, and career growth strategies that are “robust enough to eclips...
2023-08-0939 min
97% EffectiveEp 47 - Gorick Ng, Harvard Career Advisor and Bestselling Author: What You're Not Taught in School - The Unspoken Rules that Accelerate Your CareerLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES: Feel frustrated that classmates or peers at work seem to be operating from a rule book that you never got? Or are you beginning your career, and want to make sure you start it off right? Gorick Ng, Harvard career advisor and bestselling author, is on a mission to help first-generation students and professionals better navigate and accelerate their careers. We discuss his bestselling book, “The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right,” focusing on what you aren’t taught in school...
2023-08-0251 min
97% EffectiveEp 33 - Nihar Chhaya, Executive Coach for C-Suite Leaders: How To Navigate “Everything, Everywhere All At Once.”Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:The C-suite – there’s a lot of storytelling about this world – but how do you rise there, survive and thrive there? Nihar Chhaya, Executive Coach for C-Suite Leaders and President of PartnerExec, shares his experience helping Fortune 50 executives do well for themselves, but also produce superior business and strategic outcomes. We peek under the hood of what most helps top executives -- from accepting criticism and changing behavior to managing life and work when it feels “everything, everywhere all at once.”How life in th...
2023-04-2652 min
97% EffectiveEp 32 - Chip Davis, Voice and Acting Coach: Leaders Need to “Perform Competence” (and How To Do That)Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Hard truth: communication is viewed as one of the top, and most harshly judged, leadership skills. And poor communication is one of the top reasons people don’t get promoted. Chip Davis, voice and acting coach, shares how to improve your delivery, drawing on his extensive experience bringing out the best in actors, writers, directors -- and executives. **This episode contains profanity at the 5:14 mark **One word that got Chip accepted to JuilliardHis transition into directingWho’s your audienceLeadership and actingContext vs cont...
2023-04-1936 min
97% EffectiveEp 31 - Julia Steel, Keynote Speaker and Author: “Stand Up, Step Up, Show Up”Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Julia Steel is a keynote speaker, award-winning author, facilitator and coach based in Melbourne, Australia. She shares what it means to “Stand Up, Step Up, and Show Up.” We discuss what people get wrong about power, finding power after powerlessness, unlocking the hidden power in your team, and the fine line between power and empowerment.Celebrating a 5-year milestoneIs power a zero-sum game?Julia Steel’s exit from corporateThe Case study of Julia’s riseJulia's crazy idea when Covid hit, that became VID-19...
2023-04-1244 min
97% EffectiveEp 30 - Jason Hreha, CEO at Persona: Behavioral Science BS (and What to Hone in on Instead)Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Behavioral science – the science of understanding why we do what we do – has been hailed as producing simple interventions that can dramatically impact results. But that’s wildly overblown, argues Jason Hreha, CEO of Persona, which connects the world’s best executive assistants with companies. We discuss behavioral science “BS” -- what to watch out for versus what’s truly effective and useful -- and reflect on what has helped him stand out in his field.Roots as an artistHow ancient eastern thought inspir...
2023-04-0534 min
97% EffectiveEp 29 - Ziya Muhamedcani, President at Madison Company and Sales Institute Japan: Why Sales Deserves Your RespectLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Ziya Muhamedcani, Founder of the Madison Company and Sales Institute Japan, has increased the effectiveness of sales forces around the world since 1992. We discuss what makes a great sales representative – and how those critical skills and habits can also accelerate our careers inside companies.A true American immigrant success story … from Japan to the US: Ziya’s early years and experienceHow Ziya would have coached his younger self to better navigate corporate lifeTaking yourself for granted & “they hire you for a reason”The critic...
2023-03-2940 min
97% EffectiveEp 28 - Claire Harbour, Career Transition Expert: Be an Acrobat and Recast Your StoryLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Claire Harbour, Career Coach, distills what it really takes to make important -- and meaningful -- career transitions, drawing from her research and 20 years of coaching diverse individuals across the globe. She shares how to “recast your story” to clarify your values, shift your own mindset, and better tap the hidden job market. Claire is author of the book, Disrupt Your Career, publishes regularly on the INSEAD knowledge blog, and holds a BA/MA from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from INSE...
2023-03-2242 min
97% EffectiveEp 27 - Jewel Edward Love, Jr, Founder at Black Executive Men: Cracking the Code for Black Men in Corporate AmericaLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Jewel Edward Love Jr., Executive Coach, is the Founder and CEO of Black Executive Men, whose mission is to transform the lives of Black men across corporate America. We discuss the complexities that aspiring black executives face at work -- and how a Black executive coach can play a critical role in helping them navigate that reality. A entrepreneur and therapist turned executive coach, Jewel shares hard truths that most coaches and therapists traditionally overlook. Jewel’s biracial background and the path that...
2023-03-1550 min
97% EffectiveEp 26 –Raquel Gonzalez-Dalmau, Executive Educator and Coach: Office Politics as an Engineering ProblemLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Raquel Gonzalez-Dalmau, Executive Educator and Coach, shares her perspectives on coaching executives in the US and Europe. We discuss the connection between executive coaching and neurodiversity, her experience leading diverse workplaces and ways to successfully handle career transitions.Coaching in 4.5 different languagesHow learning about neurodiversity has influenced her workOffice politics as an engineering problemThe value of being a builder: How Stanford and Amazon made her a more confident leaderShared workplaces: creating common ground rulesWhy didn't she specialize immediately?How...
2023-03-0838 min
97% EffectiveEp 25 - Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent: How to Fix Our Trust RecessionLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Not feeling hopeful about organizations and the state of trust in our leaders? Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent, shares findings from his research that underpins his latest book, To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose. We discuss the four conditions that lead to more honesty, purpose, joy and impact at work — and what you need to “Get Busy” with to make that happen.Honest organizations: Ron has seen it!The underlying research that led to his bookHo...
2023-03-0141 min
97% EffectiveEp 24 - Phillip Mohabir, CEO of Vivosurgery – Take action and make bold movesLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Phillip Mohabir, CEO of Vivosurgery, shares how he successfully transitioned from an established company to starting his own firm. We discuss why hard work isn’t enough to accelerate your career, the value of precision when communicating with executives, and how to make bold but strategic moves – that increase your power.Why choose between two paths – when you can have both?Politically savvy techniques that accelerated his career at IMAXLeveraging executive education through “leadership interviews”How to allocate your timeNon-obvious reason Phillip moved into...
2023-02-2237 min
97% EffectiveEp 23 – Dr John Schaffner, Director Ohio State Coaching Program – How to Better Coach Your Younger EmployeesLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Dr. John Schaffner is Director of the Ohio State Fisher Coaching Program. His research and work focus on coaching millennials and centennials. In a previous episode, John contrasted coaching to mentoring and therapy – and why we badly need a “GI Bill” to spread coaching. In this conversation, he shares how to better coach today’s younger employees and emerging leaders. We cover “learning to help” (vs burrito listening); addressing the “ought self”; and how companies and what senior leaders and companies get wr...
2023-02-1531 min
97% EffectiveEp 22 - Gricha Safarian, Founder CACAO-TRACE: Chocolateman - Harnessing Power to Create Sustainable Business PracticesLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Gricha Safarian, Founder of CACAO-TRACE, shares how he went from fermenting Cacao in Vietnam to making a 4.5 billion dollar proposal to help re-invent a troublesome supply chain. We discuss key moments in his journey: how he influenced large organizations; overcame entrenched opposition; and empowered his team by emphasizing passion.Gricha’s childhood innovation - give a cow chocolate, get chocolate milkAddressing troublesome chocolate supply chainsFrom Ben Tre (Vietnam) to Washington DCThe power of disruption, asking and contentHow to influence large organizationsOvercoming entrenched op...
2023-02-0843 min
97% EffectiveEp 21 – Jenny Fernandez, Chief Marketing Officer at Loacker: Getting Your Seat At The TableLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Jenny Fernandez, Chief Marketing Officer at Loacker, reflects on what her 20 years marketing multi-million-dollar brands – and advising startups – can teach us about managing our own career and brand. We discuss how to build relationships that will launch your career, guerrilla tactics for branding and ways to succeed after getting promoted.How three years in China impacted her career growthWhy Jenny would have leaped into entrepreneurship earlierBuilding key relationshipsHow women can convert mentors to sponsorsThe value of peer alliesThe power of p...
2023-02-0141 min
97% EffectiveEp 20 - Giselle Timmerman, Founder of Positive Work: How to Create More Positive and Powerful OrganizationsLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Giselle Timmerman, founder of Positive Work, was one of the first 30 people in the world to study with Professor Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Giselle shares how she applies the science to help leaders and organizations unleash the power of their teams and reach new heights.The visual metaphor of Los CastellersPositional and personal powerHow research on subjective well-being led to Giselle’s leapCore tenets of positive psychologyHow positive psychology gets misinterpreted an...
2023-01-2547 min
97% EffectiveEp 19 - Michael Melcher, Global Leadership Coach and Partner, Next Step Partners: Winging It is OverratedLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Previously on 97% Effective, Michael Melcher, Executive Coach, discussed the core ideas in his forthcoming book, Your Invisible Network. In this continuation episode, Michael clarifies what he means by “winging it is overrated.” We discuss where structure and planning fit into your networking, how to talk about yourself without being gross, and the “power of convening.”Winging it vs structureWhy introverts have an advantageHow to think about the endAlways send a thank you note“Talking about yourself without being gross”Leaning into your interests, l...
2023-01-1837 min
97% EffectiveEp 18 - Michael Melcher, Global Leadership Coach and Partner, Next Step Partners: Harnessing The Relationships That Will Transform Your CareerLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:A strong network can be a huge source of power – and is something we can all build. Michael Melcher, author of Your Invisible Network (to be released in April), shares the essential networking techniques for sustaining and furthering your career. Listen to create, maintain and leverage your invisible network in ways that will transform your career.Michael and Michael “walk the talk” - sharing vulnerable moments to deepen the relationshipProblem with work-world fantasiesWhy Michael chose to write about networkingThe real m...
2023-01-1139 min
97% EffectiveEp 17 - Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent: Rising to PowerLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:A whopping 60% of executives fail in the first 18 months of their new roles. In this episode, I speak to Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent and global leadership thought leader who has spent 30 years helping executives tackle leadership challenges. We cover his research on the four areas that senior executives must master to successfully lead. Don't take an executive position without having listened to this podcast!Ron’s early career naivetéDefinition of success used in his researchThe biggest sho...
2023-01-0442 min
97% EffectiveEp 16 – Dr John Schaffner, Director Ohio State Coaching Program - Coaching Millennials: The Perspective That’s Being MissedLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Dr. John Schaffner is Director of the Ohio State Fisher Coaching Program. His research and work focuses on coaching millennials and centennials. John shares why organizations must provide more nutritive support for young employees and future leaders – and how the field of coaching is uniquely positioned to meet that need. This episode has been lightly edited and contains profanity.The greatest interview and promotion of all time, a story you won’t find on the internet about how John got hired as Wynt...
2022-12-2826 min
97% EffectiveEp 15 - Wala Loubani, CEO of Coachendo: Making Career Coaching AccessibleLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Wala Loubani is CEO and Co-Founder of Coachendo, a service that seeks to dramatically democratize coaching through AI technology -- and has been named one of the most promising businesses in Sweden. We discuss the key moments in her journey: how she went from being rejected by Google to startup founder; what made her hard work and smarts come to fruition; and how she’s now taking that idea to help others, through Coachendo.How diversity can drive innovationCoachendo gives talented people th...
2022-12-2139 min
97% EffectiveEp 14 - Celine Teoh, CEO Coach: Harnessing small signals, vulnerability and conflictLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: https://changwenderoth.com/SHOW NOTES:Celine Teoh, CEO Coach, provides a soft skills masterclass: what senior executives most need to watch out for -- and how to make those skills become habits. We discuss how to influence without authority, the relationship between interpersonal dynamics and power, and what she has learned from coaching senior leaders.Celine is a lethal weapon (literally!)Valuing the soft skills in business“Catch small signals”Practicing your ABCs (anchor, behavior and celebration)Minority representation in the C-SuiteTwo techniques to ensure you and your...
2022-12-1434 min
97% EffectiveEp 13 - Deepti Pahwa, Chief Innovation Officer: How to reinvent your career – and yourselfLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Deepti Pahwa, chief innovation officer, shares how she moved from working in fashion in Asia to building a strong personal brand based out of Switzerland. We discuss the benefits of shamelessly asking for help, ways to change your perspective on self-promotion and why a strong brand starts with your profile picture.Becoming fluent in German in LESS than three monthsDesigners never get a seat at the table - how hitting the glass ceiling led to a career transformationFocus, credibility...
2022-12-0739 min
97% EffectiveEp 12 - Rebecca Lovell, CEO of Denali Founder Consulting: How to become a “Force Multiplier” - Making an impact on your communityLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Rebecca Lovell, CEO of Denali Founder Consulting, shares the role of power and influence within the startup industry. We discuss the throughline in her “corkscrew” career path, the ways she helps entrepreneurs tell their best story and the power created by finding your personal style - and then amping it up.Channeling Adele to shine on LinkedInRebecca’s superpowers: helping entrepreneurs tell their best story and making (meaningful) connectionsBecoming a “force multiplier”Internalize that you belong in the room, but remember, “desperation is a stinky...
2022-11-3046 min
97% EffectiveEp 11 - Alex Tremble, Award-winning Speaker: How to become more politically savvyLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
SHOW NOTES
Alex Tremble is an award-winning speaker, author, and trainer who began his career managing three government-wide senior leadership development programs. We discuss the critical skills that propelled his own rise and how he uses his experience to help ambitious leaders build stronger more strategic relationships.
How being proactive contributed to Alex’s early success
Benefits of being around people who are better than you
His tips on receiving mentorship without asking
Overcoming fear of failure
Debunking leadership myths - the ways leaders ac...
2022-11-2345 min
97% EffectiveEp 10 - Keshav Pitani, VP of Light & Wonder: Overcoming Your Aversion to Office PoliticsLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
SHOW NOTES
Keshav Pitani, VP of Light & Wonder, shares his transition from avoiding to embracing office politics. We discuss his experience as an introvert within the corporate world, his strategy for reframing office politics as a “Multi-Level Game” and the application of these lessons to his work.
Gaining pride from mentoring others
Corporate life before becoming politically savvy
Overcoming his aversion to office politics
The power of treating office politics as a “Multi-Level Game”
How introverts can keep customers engaged
Why engaging in politics leads to...
2022-11-1640 min
97% EffectiveEp 9 - Alison Temperley, Managing Partner at ATD Partners: Flexing Your Style - How Women Can Succeed in Professional Service FirmsLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
SHOW NOTES:
Alison Temperley, Founder & Managing Partner at ATD Partners in the UK, shares top strategies from her book, Inside Knowledge – How Women can Thrive in Professional Service Firms. We discuss where women underinvest, having “B.E.S.T.” coffee station conversations, how to frame what you do -- and other ways women can more actively manage their professional careers.
It’s not about “fixing” women; it’s about navigating and changing the system
Hard work isn’t enough for underrepresented groups
Recalibrating leadership: Call to action f...
2022-11-0952 min
97% EffectiveEp 8 - Dr. Kevin Williams, CEO of Career Skills Invest: How to Radically Change Your Career TrajectoryLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
SHOW NOTES:
Dr. Kevin Williams is the Founder and CEO of Career Skills Invest. He helps mid-level leaders navigate transitions and radically change their career trajectories. We discuss the importance of challenging the stories we are told – and tell ourselves – if we want to move to the next level.
SHOW NOTES
What he learned when he left Wall Street and produced stand-up Comedy in the West Village
The limits of technical proficiency when it comes to rising in organizations
Challenging the stories you’...
2022-11-0246 min
97% EffectiveEp 7 - Kara Williams, Partner at Credera: Advancing Your Career Through “Salt, Acid, Fat, and Heat”Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
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Kara Williams is a Partner at Credera, a leading consulting firm with 900 consultants across the globe. Kara shares how she made Partner 20 years into her career (and a full 7 years after her original goal); the seminal moments that shifted her approach; the critical moves she made (and most people don't) when she started in the Denver office; and what she points out that women need to pay attention to accelerate their career journey.
Orange wine and artichoke? The next great combo?
Salt...
2022-10-2640 min
97% EffectiveEp 6 - Marie Incontrera, CEO of Incontrera Consulting: Why A Strong Digital Presence MattersLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
SHOW NOTES:
Marie Incontrera, CEO of Incontrera Consulting, shares her journey from starving artist to six-figure entrepreneur and provides tips on how she guides others on building a successful online presence. We discuss how online can be a spectacular testing ground for your business and the benefits of being “strategically transparent” on social media.
• A TEDx speaker on roller skates?!
• Marie’s transition from talented but starving musician to six-figure entrepreneur
• Finding ways to incorporate music into her career as a CEO
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2022-10-1932 min
97% EffectiveEp 5 – Peter Belmi, Professor at University of Virginia: Social Class & Our Beliefs – How they affect our Path to PowerLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
SHOW NOTES:
Peter Belmi, Professor at the Darden School of Business at University of Virginia, studies power, social class and inequality. We discussed how the beliefs we hold about ourselves – many formed by our class background – can perpetuate social inequality. We look at how the world and organizations are not a fair place, but where we have the power to do something about that.
Embrace new things: Peter on Filipino food and Hamilton
Peter’s research in one sentence and why he focuses on inequali...
2022-10-1250 min
97% EffectiveEp 4 – Chris Fenning, Award-winning Author: How to Start Conversations That Get ResultsLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
SHOW NOTES:
Chris Fenning is a highly-sought after trainer and the award winning author of The First Minute: How to Start Conversations That Get Results. We walk through before-after examples, showing how to structure your business communication for maximum impact. The hard truth is that poor communication is one of the top reasons people don't get promoted.
Concise communication matters, but what most training courses fail to do
Why Chris left a fantastic career to help people with business communication
Factoid: Chris did this fea...
2022-10-0542 min
97% EffectiveEp 3 – L Bonita Patterson, CEO of Polaris: Communicating When Things Heat UpLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
SHOW NOTES
L Bonita Patterson, CEO of Polaris Consulting Group, shares how to manage your emotions and communicate in heated situations – perhaps the hardest and most important skill to master. We discuss how to balance tasks and relationships, and she provides practical approaches and phrases when things get emotional. Working with or through others -- many of whom we may not see eye to eye with -- is critical to our success in organizations, particularly the higher we rise.
How communications get tricky when thin...
2022-09-2145 min
97% EffectiveEp 2 – Camiel Gielkens, CEO of Relevance: How Power Amplifies Your ImpactLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
SHOW NOTES:
Camiel Gielkens is CEO of Relevance, the Learning Company. In our “no question is off limits” interview, Camiel shares his personal path to the CEO suite and the top trends affecting employees today. We explore how he shifted his view on power so he could truly excel, have more impact, and lead others to achieve even more than they imagine is possible.
How a personal illness shapes his outlook
The critical question he asked himself that helped him excel
Why he left a succe...
2022-09-2139 min
97% EffectiveEp 1 – Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor at Stanford: Why Good People Need To Understand the Rules of PowerLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
SHOW NOTES:
Jeffrey Pfeffer is Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Business School. We discuss his latest book, the 7 Rules of Power, and where his research and views clash with the prevailing leadership advice. What an honor to ask Jeff tough questions and expose more people to his thought-provoking work that has helped so many people build more power in their lives.
Three reasons why Jeff wrote his latest book on Power
Defining power – and how it differs from Influence
Does 7 Rules teach people to b...
2022-09-2125 min97% EffectiveEP 0 – Michael Wenderoth, Author and Executive Coach: Introducing 97% EffectiveLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
SHOW NOTES:
In this short introduction to 97% Effective, I share what to expect in the podcast, how it is different and why I launched it. I end with the personal story of why my coaching practice focuses on navigating power and politics.
BIO AND LINKS:
Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach and Author, has helped thousands of global leaders ethically navigate power and politics to breakthrough and ascend. His writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Forbes and he is the author of Ge...
2022-09-2111 min