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The Learning + Performance Podcast22 - Charles "Evan" Smith on Self-Awareness for Learning, Performance, and Change🌟 Episode SynopsisWe all like to believe we’re self-aware—but what if we’re not as clear-eyed as we think? In this episode of The Learning and Performance Podcast, I sit down with Charles Evan Smith (known to most as Evan), a seasoned coach, consultant, and change architect, to explore why self-awareness is the hidden foundation for personal and organizational transformation.With more than 25 years of experience helping Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations, Evan brings a rare blend of systems thinking, neuroscience, and deep empathy to his work. Together, we discuss why self-awareness is so rar...
2025-07-241h 31
PowerSpeaking PodcastLevel Up Your Facilitation Skills!In this episode, we share strategies to help you successfully facilitate a dialogue during a presentation or talk, in meetings, or in any situation where you need to foster an inclusive, efficient, productive discussion.Panelists Include:Tara Bergen: PowerSpeaking Facilitator and CoachMike Sweeney: Executive and Team Coach, Chief Strategy Officer, RallyBright
2024-10-1855 min
The Learning + Performance Podcast#7 - Michael Sweeney on L&D, Coaching, Leadership, Teams, and Beyond!In this episode of the L&P Podcast, I speak with Michael Sweeney, Chief Strategy Officer at RallyBright and founder of SaberCoaching, about his career enhancing the capacity and performance of individuals, teams, and organizations. Formerly VP of Digital Learning at Bain & Company, Mike has over two decades of experience in operations management, L&D, learning design, leadership development, coaching, and technology training.
A lifelong learner himself, Mike enjoys finding ways to help others perform better and master their crafts. Mike holds a Masters in Organizational Psychology from William James College and is a Co-Active Training Institute...
2024-01-181h 38
The Future Of Teamwork with Dane GroeneveldCrafting Adaptable and Empowered Teams with RallyBright CEO John EstafanousExplore the dynamic world of team intelligence and performance with guest John Estafanous, CEO of RallyBright, on The Future of Teamwork podcast. John shares insights on fostering high-performing teams, navigating growth from a small to a global organization, and embedding purpose into technology functions. Dive into the nuances of conflict, adaptability, and resilience while unraveling the essence of driving successful teams in an ever-evolving landscape. Host Dane Groeneveld encapsulates the conversation's key moments, from defining middle purpose to leveraging data for meaningful impact.Key Takeaways[01:30 - 06:16] Introducing John Estafanous, CEO of RallyBright, a...
2023-12-1946 min
The HR Tech Spotlight14 - Elevating Team Performance and Organizational Success with RallyBright's Mike SweeneyThis episode spotlights RallyBright - a behavioral-science-backed software that helps businesses identify and target the hidden factors that supercharge team success. Through the platform, companies can measure and diagnose points of weakness in a team, enabling team members - as well as team leads - to understand required actions in different situations, and pinpoint the areas where they can make high-impact improvements.Joining us on this episode to talk about RallyBright is Mike Sweeney, Chief Strategy Officer of the company. Learn more about: RallyBright.Connect with Mike on LinkedIn.Think you'd...
2023-11-2429 min
Expansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP15: The Power of Gentle Men“I’m a work in progress,” says Mike Sweeney, Chief Strategy Officer at RallyBright, where he helps clients build inclusive, resilient and high performing teams. A dad to three teenage girls, Mike’s interpretation of intimacy has evolved to include what he calls “noticing and nudging” someone when they say they’re fine. He shares the many types of support his brother showed him throughout his divorce–including asking a very important question. He also describes a moment of grace from an unexpected source that literally brought him to his knees.Â
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Mike’s definition of success has broadene...
2023-08-0351 min
Authentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleMike Sweeney - Building High Performance TeamsToday we talk to Mike Sweeney, Chief Strategy Officer at RallyBright, and executive coach and a seasoned leader with a distinguished career that includes serving in the military before transitioning to the corporate world. Mike has a passion for coaching leaders, accelerating organizational change, and building and leading high-performing teams. Mike talks about some of the more subtle leadership lessons from the military, the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership, and the role of technology in enhancing team performance and experience.Support Mike in his PanMass fundraising. Donate here.KEY TAKEAWAYSÂ
2023-07-1751 min
Smart Business Dealmakers: The Middle-Market M&A PodcastJohn Estafanous, Founder & CEO of RallyBrightJohn Estafanous is leading RallyBright, the second company he's founded. He's recently raised investor capital — his first experience with the process — as he looks to accelerate growth for the company, which offers a software platform designed to improve team performance. John stops by the pod to talk about how founding the first company has informed building the second, what he learned selling that first business, his experience raising capital, and the importance of connecting with the right investors.
2023-03-2421 min
Real Talk with RallyBrightEp. 10 | How to Create a Culture Where It's Encouraged to Ask for Help With Karrie Brazaski Sharon sits down with Karrie Brazaski, Fractional COO of Redwood Executive Coaching.Karrie shares that in order to create a successful team, it is essential to foster a culture where it is okay to ask for help. When team members feel comfortable asking for assistance, they are more likely to feel invested in the team and its success. Additionally, teamwork becomes more efficient when everyone feels able to contribute their own skills and abilities. Asking for help also allows team members to build trust and rapport with one another, which can further enhance teamwork. Ultimately, by creating a...
2022-07-2634 min
The Career Evangelist#129 I John Estafanous I How to build a high performing and inclusive teamEXPERT GUEST
John Estafanous is the founder and CEO of RallyBright, a SaaS team development platform that helps business leaders improve team performance, dynamics and inclusion.
John helps business leaders build high-performing, inclusive teams. He works with executive teams and leaders of teams of all sizes and levels at organizations ranging from startups to unicorns, to enterprise tech companies and household names in healthcare and media. He also partners with organizational people leaders interested in measuring inclusion and collaboration.
As a repeat founder with extensive digital transformation, marketing, and operations experience, John leverages...
2022-07-0630 min
Real Talk with RallyBrightEp. 9 | How to Rally Your Team Around a Shared Vision and Set of ValuesSharon sits down with Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch, Author of Your Leadership Legacy. LTC(R) McCulloch shares that it takes more than just one person to build a great company or organization- it takes teamwork. And, of course, every team needs a leader. A good leader is responsible for two things: having a vision for where they want the organization to go and creating a culture that will support that vision.In other words, a leader needs to be able to see the big picture and then rally people around a shared set of v...
2022-06-2845 min
A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the worldAGL 262: John EstafanousAbout John
John Estafanous is the founder and CEO of RallyBright, a SaaS team development platform that helps business leaders improve team performance, dynamics and inclusion.
John helps business leaders build high-performing, inclusive teams. He works with executive teams and leaders of teams of all sizes and levels at organizations ranging from startups to unicorns, to enterprise tech companies and household names in healthcare and media. He also partners with organizational people leaders interested in measuring inclusion and collaboration.
As a repeat founder with extensive digital transformation, marketing, and operations experience, John leverages...
2022-06-0336 min
Real Talk with RallyBrightEp. 8 | Transparency and Role Clarity With Kareem Mossad, Executive Leadership Coach & Owner of Kempire ConsultingHost: Sharon TigerGuest: Kareem MossadMusic: Strutit 182 Produced by Risquee.mp3Sharon sits down with Executive Leadership Coach & Owner of Kempire Consulting, Kareen Mossad. Kareem shares how transparent communication helps to create role clarity and a clear vision for teams. In any workplace, teamwork is essential for achieving common goals. However, teamwork can only be successful if there is clear communication between team members. That's why transparency is so important in the workplace. When everyone is on the same page, it's easier to identify roles and responsibilities. Furthermore, a shared vision helps te...
2022-05-1935 min
The Daily GrindS3 Episode 48: John Estafanous | Founder | Rally Bright“How do we move forward as quickly as possible and as smartly as possible?” on the Daily Grind, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest John Estafanous! Estafanous is the founder and CEO of RallyBright, a SaaS team development platform that helps business leaders improve team performance, dynamics, and inclusion.
S3 Episode 48: 04/26/2022
Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest John Estafanous
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2022-04-2626 min
Real Talk with RallyBrightEp. 7 | Strengths-Based Teamwork for Business Success With Owner & Sr. Talent Strategist, I Am Strong Consulting, Chantal HenryHost: Sharon TigerGuest: Chantal HenryMusic: Strutit 182 Produced by Risquee.mp3Sharon sits down with Owner & Sr. Talent Strategist at I Am Strong Consulting, Chantal Henry. Chantal shares the importance of identifying a team’s individual strengths to execute on big goals. While discussing this concept, it becomes clear that when leaders discover and create awareness of each member's unique abilities they begin to work better as a group. Chantal also shares the team dynamics and leadership lessons you’ll find in a surprising place - a popular Disney movie! Connect...
2022-04-1936 min
Enter The Vault PodcastPeople over EverythingSharon Tiger is a woman of many talents. Â
But the one quality that shines through in everything she does is her focus on nurturing and encouraging people! Â
Sharon currently co-hosts the podcast "Let's Not Talk About It," runs her own consulting firm, works with RallyBright, AND is a tireless advocate for those struggling with the rare disease, Pediatric Sjogrens. Â Â Â
It is her belief in developing people, not only as employees, but as parents, advocates, and in sales and marketing that makes her truly special. Â Be sure to tune in to learn how she helps...
2022-04-1536 min
Real Talk with RallyBrightEp. 6 | Improving Team Collaboration With Megan DunnHost: Sharon TigerGuest: Megan DunnMusic: Strutit 182 Produced by Risquee.mp3In this episode, Sharon sits down with Vice President and Talent Operations at American Gas Association, Megan Dunn. During the episode, Megan discusses how leaders can discover their individual team member’s strengths and how to leverage them in a way that makes every member of your team feel valued and heard. Megan shares how asking questions and how taking a “right now” approach creates a space for team members to contribute.Connect with Sharon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shar...
2022-03-2224 min
The dojo.live show / Interviews with Visionaries Shaping Travel TechInclusion and Outperformance: The Twin Imperatives of Unstoppable TeamsLearn how to define and measure the key drivers of high-performing and inclusive teams. View the full video interview here.
John Estafanous is the founder and CEO of RallyBright, a team development platform that helps business leaders improve team performance and strengthen team dynamics.
As a repeat founder with extensive digital transformation, marketing, and operations experience, John leverages his executive leadership and technology background to build solutions that drive business impact and are easy to use. Prior to founding RallyBright, John served as the Global Managing Director of the Digital practice at a leading Omnicom...
2022-03-1629 min
The Human Performance EdgeS33E2 - Building High-Performing and Inclusive Teams, with John EstafanousIn this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with John Estafanous about Building high-performing and inclusive teams. See the video here: https://youtu.be/O2f6spx1UMg. John Estafanous (https://www.linkedin.com/in/estafanous/) is the founder and CEO of RallyBright, a SaaS team development platform that helps business leaders improve team performance, dynamics and inclusion. John helps business leaders build high-performing, inclusive teams. He works with executive teams and leaders of teams of all sizes and levels at organizations ranging from startups to unicorns, to enterprise tech companies...
2022-02-2339 min
Human Capital LeadershipS33E2 - Building High-Performing and Inclusive Teams, with John EstafanousIn this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with John Estafanous about Building high-performing and inclusive teams. See the video here: https://youtu.be/O2f6spx1UMg. John Estafanous (https://www.linkedin.com/in/estafanous/) is the founder and CEO of RallyBright, a SaaS team development platform that helps business leaders improve team performance, dynamics and inclusion. John helps business leaders build high-performing, inclusive teams. He works with executive teams and leaders of teams of all sizes and levels at organizations ranging from startups to unicorns, to enterprise tech companies and...
2022-02-2328 min
Real Talk with RallyBrightEp. 5 | The Building Blocks to Developing High Performing & Inclusive Teams With John HaynesHost: Sharon TigerGuest: John HaynesMusic: Strutit 182 Produced by Risquee.mp3Sharon sits down with Global HR Executive and Leadership, John Haynes. John shares the building blocks of building a high-performing, inclusive team. As someone who describes himself as "just a geek and nerd about people and leaders," you might be surprised to learn John's start was in engineering. Today, he brings his passion and engineering background to building and optimizing teams and leaders. In this episode, you'll learn John's 3 R's for diversity and inclusion, right to left thinking, and ma...
2022-02-2337 min
The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström®: Expert Mode Marketing Technology, AI, & CXHigh Performance Teams, with John Estafanous, RallyBrightToday we’re going to talk about high performance teams, the business value they create, and how to create these teams. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome John Estafanous, Founder & CEO of RallyBright.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-02-2227 minThe Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström®: Expert Mode Marketing Technology, AI, & CXHigh Performance Teams, with John Estafanous, RallyBrightToday we’re going to talk about high performance teams, the business value they create, and how to create these teams. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome John Estafanous, Founder & CEO of RallyBright.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-02-2227 min
Just Minding My BusinessJohn EstafanousJohn Estafanous is the founder and CEO of RallyBright, a SaaS team development platform that helps business leaders improve team performance, dynamics and inclusion.John helps business leaders build high-performing, inclusive teams. He works with executive teams and teams of all sizes and levels at organizations ranging from startups to unicorns, to enterprise tech companies and household names in healthcare and media. He also partners with organizational people leaders interested in measuring inclusion and collaboration.https://www.rallybright.com
2022-01-2143 min
Real Talk with RallyBrightEp. 4 | Building Connection and Purpose Through Hypergrowth With David Egts, Chief Technologist, North America, Public Sector, Red HatHost: Sharon TigerGuest: David Egts, Chief Technologist, North America, Public Sector, Red HatMusic: Strutit 182 Produced by Risquee.mp3In this episode, host Sharon Tiger sits down with David Egts, who shares his experiences through multiple acquisitions and significant growth over the past 15 years as a technology leader at Red Hat. During the episode, David discusses why having the courage to create psychological safety and a culture where failure isn’t stigmatized is important to innovation. He will also share what he’s learned about protecting the good parts of an ex...
2022-01-1228 min
Real Talk with RallyBrightEp. 3 | Establishing Alignment with Greg Williams, Director of IT Operations, University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)Host: Sharon TigerGuest: Greg Williams, Director IT Operations, UCCSMusic: Strutit 182 Produced by Risquee.mp3Sharon sits down with the Director of IT Operations at UCCS, Greg Williams. During the episode, Greg discusses why there are “wins in failures” and the importance of experimenting and trying new things as a team. “If we can learn something from our mistakes, it’s only going to make what we figure out as a success better later on,” Greg says.Connect with Sharon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharontiger/Connect with Greg: https://www...
2021-10-1032 min
Real Talk with RallyBrightEp. 2 | Team Dynamics with Joe Colangelo, CEO & Co-Founder, Bear AnalyticsHost: Sharon TigerGuest: Joe Colangelo, CEO & C0-Founder, Bear AnalyticsMusic: Strutit 182 Produced by Risquee.mp3Sharon sits down with the Co-founder and CEO of Bear Analytics, Joe Colangelo. During the episode, Joe discusses why taking a pause to acknowledge successes and how assessing the next steps is critical. “Let’s take a minute to look back and realize, hey, look what we just accomplished together. Let’s reassess our situation because you’ve taken a certain amount of time, energy, and materials to get to that point.” Joe says. He acknowledges startups, li...
2021-10-1038 min
Real Talk with RallyBrightEp. 1 | Team Growth and Performance with Alex Boyd, CEO & Founder, RevenueZenHost: Sharon TigerGuest: Alex Boyd, CEO & Founder RevenueZenMusic: Strutit 182 Produced by Risquee.mp3In this episode, Sharon sits down with Founder and CEO of RevenueZen: Alex Boyd. Alex also works as an advisor to, and investor in, RallyBright. Alex shares his passion for improving team performance along with nurturing growth and connection. During the episode, Alex discusses what helps his team grow. “You have to pay attention to the things that they don't necessarily say verbally,” Alex says. It’s a challenge that can be easily overlooked unless leaders dig deep to find...
2021-10-1029 min
Culture and Leadership Connections PodcastKarlyn Borysenko – Mindfulness MattersBio for Karlyn BorysenkoDr. Karlyn Borysenko is the founder of Zen Workplace and is Chief Science Officer of RallyBright. An organizational psychologist and executive/performance coach, she integrates mindfulness strategies at work to increase productivity and creativity, reduce stress, and create better work experiences. Episode highlightAs a small-town girl from Vermont, Dr Karlyn Borysenko learned how to be the biggest version of herself as she went through life. Join her as she shares her journey of integrating mindfulness practices with honesty to create a career in improving p...
2020-03-1242 min