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GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Making the Business Case for Well-Being with Founder, Speaker & Advisor, Dilan GomihI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features my dynamic, incredible friend - Dilan Gomih - making the case for well-being in the workplace.
Dilan is a keynote speaker, human performance expert, and the founder of Dilagence, a company that empowers workforces to leverage the power of well-being as a performance strategy. Her work has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Insider, Oprah Daily, PopSugar, and PureWow.
Having transitioned from finance to fitness, including working...2025-04-2346 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Unlock Your Ability to Focus Like a Bee with Jones Loflin, Author, Speaker & CoachI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features my friend, Jones Loflin, Author, Speaker & Coach.
Jones' passion for over 29 years has been to teach, train, and coach people to make "life giving" choices with their time so they can achieve a level of success they never dreamed possible. He shares his insights and strategies through onsite and virtual keynotes, training and coaching programs, his online courses, and his books: Juggling Elephants, Always Growing, and Focused as a Bee.
This episode was...2025-04-1656 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Preparing for the Unexpected, with Dan Lefton, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Detroit PistonsI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features my great long-time friend and former New Jersey Nets colleague, Dan Lefton, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Detroit Pistons.
His run as a Front Office Leader in the NBA family has including difference making stops at the Pistons twice, the New Jersey Nets and Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment. Along the way he also worked for the Washington Commanders and courageously Co-Founded and was President of Dynasty Sports & Entertainment.
Lefton is fantastic in all...2025-04-0940 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Maximizing Growth & Impact with Greg Merrill | 3x Startup Founder, ex-NIKE, CEO Advisor, Board Member, 3x Girl DadI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features Greg Merrill, a 3x company founder turned Nike corporate executive and board member - and 3x Girl Dad!
Greg has extensive experience supporting and guiding companies and executives through business challenges. He is sought after for his unique blend of experience growing and digitally transforming public and private companies across a range of industries, including brand & retail, luxury fashion, sport, footwear & apparel, technology, health & fitness, and sustainability.
His 20+ year journey has taken him fro...2025-04-0247 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Educating & Empowering Entrepreneurs with International IP Attorney, Professor & Partner at Gearhart Law, David PostolskiI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features International IP Attorney, Professor & Partner at Gearhart Law, David Postolski.
David is an IP and Patent Attorney who is dedicated his career to helping inventors, emerging companies, innovators, creators, artists, designers, entrepreneurs, and small to large companies on their journey to understand, protect, strategize, monetize, enforce their intellectual property including patents, trademarks and copyrights.
The way he operates with an unwavering commitment to educating and empowering entrepreneurs compelled me to have him on t...2025-03-2634 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Unlock the Power of Sports & Communications with Jon Schwartz, Head of Sports, Prosek PartnersI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features the remarkable Jon Schwartz, Managing Director, Head of Sports for Prosek Partners - an agency focused on building – and protecting – the top brands in business.
It's definitely worth pointing out that Prosek is a certified Woman-Owned Business and among the largest independent, integrated communications and marketing firms globally. Specializing in providing a full range of communications solutions to financial and professional services companies, Prosek delivers business impact through an unexpected level of passion, creativity and marke...2025-03-1842 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.GAMETIME | Transforming the Leadership Landscape with Laura Barnard, Founder of BREAKTHRUI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features Laura Barnard, visionary Founder of BREAKTHRU, Author, Speaker, AND - a member of the 2025 #LeadershipAthlete Draft Class.
Laura is a force who is on a mission to transform the landscape of leadership - and I'm here for her and that all day every day. She has continued to elevate her own leadership game from hooping at Harvard to corporate America and now as an entrepreneur. She's definitely got a lock on the Leadership Athlete mindset t...2025-03-1235 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How to Win at the Sport of Sales with Sales & Marketing Leader, Author and Podcast Host, Meghan ClarkeI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features National Medical Sales & Marketing Leader, Author, Certified Executive & ICF Coach, Meghan Clarke. And, I'm proud to share she also happens to be Drafted as a 2025 #LeadershipAthlete!
As you'll soon find out - Meghan is a testament to the reality that Leadership in Sales a Sport. Whether you are pitching a product, a service, yourself, your ideas and solutions, and/or your people for advancement - this episode will help you take your game to the...2025-03-0544 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Finding Personal Greatness with Chris Vasami, Former Pro Baseball Player, Keynote Speaker, Founder of Vasami TrainingI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features Chris Vasami, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Founder of Vasami Training, Cancer Warrior, Former Professional Baseball Player, a fellow member of The Post – who is a prime example of my theory that Leadership is a Sport. It's my honor to announce that I've drafted Chris in the 2025 #LeadershipAthlete Draft Class.
Simply said, Chris is incredible.
His mission to help people achieve personal greatness is in play and on full display in this episode. Chris delivers tr...2025-02-2646 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Coaches Corner with Charlie Ruiz, Former Pro Baseball Player, Founder & Exec Coach, CLR ConnectionI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features Charlie Ruiz, Founder of CLR Connection, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, and Former Professional Athlete. I'm grateful to count Charlie as a friend, a fellow member of The Post, AND a member of the 2025 #LeadershipAthlete Draft Class.
Charlie's mission is to help leaders perform through presence in all areas of personal development. He helps shape team and individual behaviors through mindset, communication and identity.
In this episode you'll drop into the two of us...2025-02-1240 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Gametime | The Culture is Currency Edition featuring Stephen Pruitt, Principal of Mountain View GroupI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features Stephen Pruitt, Principal of Mountain View Group, an award-winning creative services and media production company based in Atlanta that specializes in strategic communications, high-end media production and digital marketing. They are experts at building connections for leading brands across all media through integrated creative expression.
Stephen is an international marketer, brand storyteller, and communications strategist. He firmly believes that culture is reflected in how people approach each day, and that optimism is the catalyst for c...2025-02-0536 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Gametime | Athletes & Veterans Edition featuring JR Butler, CEO & Founder, Shift GroupI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features JR Butler, CEO & Founder, Shift Group - that focuses on bridging the gap between military veterans, former athletes, and the business world through coaching and career upskilling. Their mission is to help these individuals unlock their unique skills and experiences and match them with top-tier companies in need of resilient, coachable, and team-oriented professionals.
I'm proud to count as JR friend, a fellow member of The Post, AND a member of the 2025 #LeadershipAthlete Draft Class...2025-01-2839 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Gametime | Ticketing & Tech Edition featuring Brian Basloe, CEO of Concierge LiveI'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features my long-time friend and former New Jersey Nets colleague, Brian Basloe, CEO of Concierge Live - which a comprehensive and industry-leading ticket management system that helps companies better manage and understand their ticket inventory and events.
Brian has had a remarkable career in sports business which isn't surprising knowing his work ethic, attitude, and commitment to finding ways to win as a team. His authenticity shines through as you'll surely notice in this episode. You'll q...2025-01-2236 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.GAMETIME | Ice Hockey Editon with Andrew SchwartzWelcome to the launch of GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.
For nearly five years, we've been bringing you real talk with real leaders through the podcast formerly known as THIS. with Shauna Griffiths.
It's been Shauna's mission and honor to elevate voices of diverse authentic leaders who are committed to learning, growing and evolving. These impactful conversations have been designed to help you take your leadership game to the next level. Her passion for that mission has only gotten stronger over time.
In this Sport of Leadership, Shauna puts in work...2024-12-1248 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.BREAKING DOWN C-SUITE RECRUITING with three former D1 NCAA athletes turned executivesWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
This episode, Breaking Down C-Suite Recruiting, features ON Partners Chief Commercial Officer, Vicky Wilkens, and Partner, Matt Mooney. These former collegiate athletes deliver game-changing leadership for clients and candidates at one of the hottest executive search firms in North America.
Named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms and to the Inc. 500/5000 lists nine times, ON Partners is consistently ranked among the top 20 retained executive search firms in the U.S. It is the only pure-play retained executive search firm building C-level and board leadership team...2024-12-0544 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Return on Connection with John HarrisWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
This episode, Breaking Down Return on Connection features John Harris, President & Chief Executive Officer of Worldwide Partners Inc (WPI), a global network of the top independent marketing services agencies who share an independent spirit and entrepreneurial drive to build commerce through connectivity, creativity and collaboration.
John is a senior marketing executive with a proven track record of success in growing market share for brands and the agencies who serve them through creativity and innovation. He is an agent of change who believes that the best way to predict the f...2024-11-2546 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Making Work Better with Dawn SowerbyWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
This episode, Breaking Down Making Work Better features Dawn Sowerby, Founder of The Culture Business. Dawn is a natural strategist with a gift for transforming teams of all sizes and in any business area. With a background in People Management & Organizational Development and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, her experience encompasses transformational leadership in other areas, including operational delivery.
Get ready for some real talk and actionable solutions in this one, Leaders.
As Dawn put it, "we're getting it so wrong in some situations. We are at...2024-11-2049 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Personal Growth & Professional Advancement with Rhonda George-DennistonWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
This episode, Breaking Down Personal Growth & Professional Advancement features Rhonda George-Denniston, Chief Learning and Development Officer at TBWA\Worldwide and Founder of TBWA\GLP and Curiosity Connections. She is also a speaker, an innovator in talent development, a Jean-Marie Dru Founders' Award Recipient, AND an ADWEEK 50 Honoree.
If you don't yet know of the inspiration - the gift - that is Rhonda George-Denniston - tune-in, turn the volume up, and enjoy! I'm absolutely taken by her graceful, self-assured manner and wonderful energy - and you will be too.
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GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Creativity in the Workplace featuring Mary MessnerWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
This episode, Breaking Down Creativity in the Workplace, features Keynote Speaker, Mary Messner, who focuses on creativity leading to a shift in companywide culture and positive impact.
Mary dedicates her career to approaching challenges with creativity, refusing to accept the status quo, and leading with a determination to grow others. Her keynotes inspire individuals and companies to create something unexpected. Her consultancy turns inspiration into action; becoming a creative partner on each unique journey.
Tune-in to hear about:
Encouraging Creativity in Workplace Culture: Allowing Risks an...2024-11-0735 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Representation & Leadership in Sports with Raven JemisonWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
This episode, Breaking Down Representation & Leadership in Sports with Raven Jemison, an Award-Winning Sports Business Executive who is currently the President, Business Operations for the Kansas City Current Women’s Soccer team. She is also Author of a fantastic book - More Than Representation, The Cheat Codes to Own Your Seat at the Table, AND a First Draft Class Leadership Athlete.
Raven is next level remarkable as a human and sports business professional. She as true as they come, and it's an honor to shine light on her voice, mis...2024-10-2249 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Public Perception of Public Relations featuring Pilaar TerryWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
This episode, Breaking Down Public Perception of Public Relations, features my dear friend, Pilaar Terry - Managing Partner & COO of POV Agency, a PR and Comms agency based on the LA area. I can’t possibly type enough amazing things to explain to you why I adore and admire her. You’ll just have to listen and experience the magic that is Pilaar for yourself!
Tune-in to this episode to hear about:
How we met and why I love her so
Her incredible leadership style and how that c...2024-10-1647 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Cultivating Culture Through a Leadership Trifecta featuring Carter ReeseWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
This episode, Breaking Down Cultivating Culture Through a Leadership Trifecta, features Carter Reese, Co-Founder and President of Hatch.IM – an Immersive Engagement Company based on the LA area. Armed with his experience as a former Division I collegiate volleyball player, Carter certainly exemplifies the #LeadershipAthlete mindset.
Tune-in to this episode to hear about:
What Hatch.IM is and how it came to be
Carter's approach to and perspective on modern and future facing immersive engagement
Pandemic Era reverb on consumer behavior and Hatch.IM
Trends Carter is seeing
His focus o...2024-10-0945 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Creating Your Own Opportunities with Brett EssmanWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
This episode, Breaking Down Creating Your Own Opportunities features Brett Essman, a Art Director and Creative Director in the Advertising Agency world, who sports just the right amount of humble swagger as he leads in work, life, and in youth basketball.
One of the things I love most about this episode is the #LeadershipAthlete in Brett that shines so brightly. He clearly leads his own team, agency, and clients with incredible resilience and commitment to the pursuit of optimal performance. In his "spare time" he transfers his skills and m...2024-10-0142 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Breaking Out on Your Own with Scott ZimmermanWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
This episode, Breaking Down Breaking Out on Your Own features Scott Zimmerman, Co-Founder of The Rocket Punch, a brand and consumer experience consultancy.
Before Scott broke out on his own, he had an incredible career in Global Retail & Merchandising Strategy, Product Leadership, and Brand Building. He's also a Board Member, a First Draft Class #LeadershipAthlete, and a dear friend of mine through miles and years.
The roster of world-class championship brands under his belt is impressive to say the least – including the NBA, NIKE, New Balance, Carhartt, Shin...2024-09-2444 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Why Agencies are Successful and Not, with the legendary Mike PalmaWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
This episode, Breaking Down Why Agencies are Successful and Not, features the legendary Mike Palma, Founder & Owner of The Palma Group, and Author of "Walk with a Humble Swagger: Lessons from the Recruiting Trail in Basketball and Advertising". While there are definitely takeaways for all, it's a CAN'T MISS episode for Brand Marketers/CMOs and Agency junkies.
Mike and The Palma Group are known for helping Brand Marketers find better creative resources and helping Agencies by managing their search process. Mike’s arguably the most prolific recruiter in advertising hist...2024-09-1738 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Strategic Growth Planning | Leveraging Insights to Drive a Competitive Advantage with Dr. Heather MaxwellWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
This episode, Breaking Down Strategic Growth Planning - Leveraging Insights to Drive a Competitive Advantage, features my good friend, Dr. Heather Maxwell.
Heather is a revenue generator fueled by insights and strategy - AND - a First Draft Class #LeadershipAthlete. She has over 15 years' experience leading insights teams for top-tier companies like Notre Dame, General Mills, Conagra Brands, and Sazerac Company. Currently, she has a fractional EVP of Insights & Growth at iris research & strategy, and is simultaneously building her own company - NEXT 5 TEAM - a venture focused on...2024-09-1047 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Creative Leadership with Alex Jamieson, Co-Founder, Creative Leadership LeagueWelcome to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
As always, you'll get real talk with a real leader, an infusion of the Leadership Athlete mindset, and the breakdown of a hot topic to help you take your game to the next level.
This episode, Breaking Down Creative Leadership, features my friend, changeforce colleague, and Co-Founder of Creative Leadership League, Alex Jamieson.
Tune-in to hear about:
the Creative Leadership League Coaching Program & Retreat for Women that we’ve developed, that kicks off Oct 4, 2024!
how we met and what sparked this collaboration
common themes in the lives of women...2024-09-0436 min
Tales From the Passenger Seat: A Sales Manager's JourneyEmpathy in Action: Leading with Understanding, with Shauna GriffithsThanks for tuning into another episode of Tales From the Passenger Seat: A Sales Manager's Journey. In this episode, I'm chatting with Shauna Griffiths, an accomplished and values-driven business leader with enormous success in various positions, such as Director of Marketing, Chief Growth Officer, Chief Client Officer, Advisor, and now Founder of SLG Impact. Shauna authentically creates experiences that engage and evolve people and companies in pursuit of their optimal performance. In this episode, Shauna and I discuss a topic from one of Shauna's poignant LinkedIn writings, "Hurt People, Hurt People." This post blew me away, especially...2024-09-0250 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Breaking Down Human-First AI with Michael Opperman "Mo", Co-Founder of PortageWelcome to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
As always, you'll get real talk with a real leader, an infusion of the Leadership Athlete mindset, and the breakdown of a hot topic to help you take your game to the next level.
This episode, Breaking Down Human-First AI, features Michal Opperman "Mo" - who is a Human-First AI Fanatic, the Co-Founder of Portage which is a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Accelerator, and a First Draft Class #LeadershipAthlete.
Tune-in to hear about:
- What Leadership Athlete is all about and how it came to be
...2024-08-2848 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.DEI's Place in Business Development | A Breaking Down Revenue Series Bonus EpisodeWelcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths. I’m excited to drop this bonus episode of the BREAKING DOWN REVENUE GROWTH mini-series.
This time my guests include my changeforce colleagues Bob Wiesner and Jennifer Brown. Today’s episode is all about DEI’s Place in Business Development – which is necessary and important yet often unspoken. The goal of this episode is to openly discuss this and provide sales leaders tools you can use to evaluate your game.
As you hopefully learned when you tuned-in to episodes 1 - 2 - and 3 in this series – Bob and I partner in Growth Co...2024-08-141h 01
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.13 Truths of Pitching | A Breaking Down Revenue Growth SeriesWelcome to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
After a hiatus the show is back and better. We're infusing the Leadership Athlete mindset into the show and we'll Breaking Down Hot Topics to help you take your game to the next level.
This episode - 13 Truths of Pitching - is the third episode in a three-part series called BREAKING DOWN REVENUE GROWTH which taps into consulting work Shauna does as a part of the changeforce management consulting firm.
Shauna's guest for the series is her friend and all-star changeforce teammate who happens to be a First...2024-08-0654 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How Decision-Makers Really Think | A Breaking Down Revenue SeriesWelcome to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
After a hiatus the show is back and better. We're infusing the Leadership Athlete mindset into the show and we'll Breaking Down Hot Topics to help you take your game to the next level.
This episode - How Decision-Makers Really Think - is the second episode in a three-part series called BREAKING DOWN REVENUE GROWTH which taps into consulting work Shauna does as a part of the changeforce management consulting firm.
Shauna's guest for the series is her friend and all-star changeforce teammate who happens to be a...2024-07-3044 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Winning and Growing Aren't the Same Thing | The Breaking Down Revenue Growth SeriesWelcome to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths!
After a hiatus the show is back and better. We're infusing the Leadership Athlete mindset into the show and we'll Breaking Down Hot Topics to help you take your game to the next level.
This episode - Winning and Growing Aren't the Same Thing - tips off series called BREAKING DOWN REVENUE GROWTH which taps into consulting work Shauna does as a part of the changeforce management consulting firm.
Shauna's guest for the series is her friend and all-star changeforce teammate who happens to be a First Draft...2024-07-2439 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Storytelling and evolving with Emmy Award Winning Creative Alfonso Pozzo DelgadoWelcome to a special edition of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths and Co-Host Xavier Jackson, featuring Alfonso Pozzo Delgado.
Alfonso is an Emmy Award-winning bilingual creative consultant, senior producer, showrunner and content creator with two decades of experience in the creation and execution of high-end original sports content for broadcast and digital platforms in domestic and international markets. He's worked for ESPN, MLB Productions, MLB Network and now he's the Executive Producer & Creative Director of his own company, Juxtapozz Films.
Jump into this episode to hear Shauna, Xavier, and Alfonso hit on the following topics and more:2024-02-2943 min
The Unstoppable Woman®A Playbook for Optimal Performance: Growth, Mindset & Marketing with Business Coach Shauna GriffithsThe secret to optimal performance in business might just lie in the disciplined, competitive heart of an athlete.Today, I’m exploring the merging of an athletic mindset with marketing and business growth.This dynamic episode features Shauna Griffiths, a former collegiate athlete turned marketing expert and business coach/consultant. With her firm, SLG Impact, she draws inspiration from her sports background to help brands and people evolve and grow.Our conversation begins by exploring the powerful synergy between sports discipline and entrepreneurial growth. We also touch on how adopting an athletic mindset ca...2024-02-2453 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Behind the Scenes for Marketing Orgs and AgenciesWant Behind the Scenes Insights and Guidance for Marketing Orgs and Agencies?! Tune in to this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths featuring Russ Rubino, highly sought after Marketing Executive and Senior Consultant - Organizational Effectiveness for changeforce.ai.
Don't miss Shauna and Russ covering need to know information designed to positively impact business and careers for Marketing and Agency Professionals.
TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE
Behind the Scenes of M&A and its impact on Marketers and Agencies
How to Stay Indispensable Amidst Acquisitions.
How to Excel in The Agency Space
Be the Agency That Rises, Not...2023-12-2051 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.From Mindful to Mindblowing: George Mumford's Strategies for Peak Performance and FlowThis episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, goes from Mindful to Mind Blowing with the legendary George Mumford in the hotseat.
He's widely known for this Mindfulness & Performance Expertise, and work with NBA greats including Michael Jordan, Kone Bryan, Shaquille O'Neil, and more. He's authored two incredible books: The Mindful Athlete and Unlock, and he's touched the lives of countless people in powerful ways - including mine!
I couldn't hide the Fan Girl in me while recording. Who could blame me?! It's an absolute honor to bring him to you in this episode.
IN TH...2023-12-1251 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Think You're a Good Leader? Listen This to Be SureThis week's edition of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths features one of the most authentic, impactful Leadership Athletes working in the front office in professional sports.
Joe Stetson, Chief Commercial Officer at the New York Red Bulls, is a 20+ year vet who’s known for re-imagining iconic brands & generating record revenues. He made his mark at the likes of Madison Square Garden, the Brooklyn Nets, and now he's blazing a new path at The Red Bulls. His work has always been at the intersection of growing business and developing people, and he gets results in both areas! All the wh...2023-12-0536 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Men's Health MattersTaking a stand in the business you build takes courage, vision and dedication. In this episode you'll a man on a mission who is doing exactly that in big bold ways with not just one but two businesses.
It's an honor to bring to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, my friend, Joe Conrad, Founder & CEO of Grit Digital Health and Founder & CEO of Cactus Agency who believes in the power of innovation, creativity and technology to solve any problem.
You'll hear about the incredible purpose driven work his team at Cactus creates for clients, the groundbreaking digital...2023-11-2946 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Verb Founders Reveal How They Built a 7 Figure Agency From ScratchMake no mistake about it, I am in AWE of these two authentic leaders!! It's my honor and joy to shine light on the co-founders of verb, in this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths.
Shannon Jones and Yadira Harrison are a force! Together they have created a dynamic consultancy and agency specializing in brand experiences, partnerships, campaigns, and proprietary platforms - and they just made the 2023 Inc 5000 list!!
As Yadira recently posted, "5 years ago we set out to build something new: an output agnostic agency that could not be pigeonholed, where creativity knows no bounds. F...2023-11-1549 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Why Women Struggle In Business and Life | Women EntrepreneurshipThis episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, brings you the incredible Amira Alvarez, Founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, whose work is focused on helping women have it all! Tune in to hear about what she is doing to contribute to the financial success of women, and how she inspires them to manifest their fullest and most fulfilling lives.
Amira is a visionary leader, celebrated entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for empowered living. After achieving a fivefold increase in her income in one year and building a multimillion-dollar company, she was led to contemplate the intricate balance...2023-11-0753 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How to Turn Imposter Syndrome into Your Superpower
Alexandra Jamieson is an absolute force and we're grateful to feature her in this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths.
She is Founder of Radical Alignment, a changeforce.ai Senior Consultant - Organizational Effectiveness, an Executive Leadership Coach for over twenty years, a five-time best-selling author with a Positive Psychology certification (CAPP). Her clients include CEOs of tech-ed companies, SVPs of international retail brands, founders, and serial entrepreneurs.
She is also Founder of We Create | NYC, an arts organization that curates and produces exhibitions and education experiences featuring living women and non-binary artists who work and l...2023-10-1743 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.The Future of Sports Marketing: Outlook for 2024 and Beyond
The Future of Sports Marketing: Outlook for 2024 and Beyond with Indianapolis Colts, Director of Business Solutions, Jon Codalata on THIS. with Shauna Griffiths
This episode brings you one of the best humans and best professionals around. He is an authentic, inclusive, intentional leader through and through. He's carved his path in Strategy in sports business by creating new positions and elevating them every step of the way.
Jon flourished on the agency side, creating positive impact on the organizations overall, this staff and clients. Now he's doing it at the highest level - in the NFL...2023-10-1052 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Revolutionizing Cat Care with AI Technology | Every Cat Parent's Dream Come TrueMaking it in the booming pet industry is a big part of the focus of this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths - featuring Cecelia Carerra, Founder & CEO of BistroCat.
Cecelia is a strategic leader with 11+ years' experience building & scaling brands, ranging from innovative start-ups to billion-dollar global enterprises. She's also a creative mind with a warm heart and fierce passion for disrupting an industry with innovation that matters - and that's exactly what she's doing with BistroCat.
This episode will surely help you gain a better understanding of the pet industry, cats, and so much mo...2023-10-0352 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.LET THEM CHASE YOU | A Must Watch for Job SeekersThis episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, is made for job seekers of all career stages. Buckle up and be prepared for real talk delivered by Danielle Mills Walden, Founder & CEO of HEADSTRONG, LinkedIn Branding Expert, Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, Podcast Host and Retired Pro-Tennis Player.
Danielle uses her diverse and unique background to inspire, motivate, and empower people to improve their mindset and reach their full potential in life. Through her podcast, book, and speaking engagements, and podcast appearances like this one - she shares her insights, tips, and stories on how to master LinkedIn, personal b...2023-09-2754 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How Well Do You Really Know Yourself?This episode will introduce you to The GC Index® - a revolutionary framework that is disrupting the way people manage talent. The GC Index® is not only being used to help individuals be the very best they can be, but it is liberating organizations to embed their diversity and innovation initiatives to impact tangible business outcomes.
You'll meet Nathan Ott, Co-Creator and Chief Polisher of The GC Index, and hear him and Shauna discuss the five different ways in which people are inclined to make an impact and contribution. You'll learn about this scalable, reliable and adaptable tool, tha...2023-09-1954 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.What You Need to Know to Live LongerIf you're a Business Athlete in pursuit of total Optimal Performance, this episode is for you related to helping you fuel yourself to win at the game of work, life and fun!
Tune in to this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths to meet Ashley Koff, RD, Personalized Nutrition Expert, CEO & Founder of The Better Nutrition Program.
Simply said - Ashley endeavors to help people, practitioners and businesses enjoy better health powered by better nutrition. She believes personalized nutrition leads to better health outcomes. This is her area of expertise that she's developed and refined over t...2023-09-1200 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Exclusive Interview with Ex-NFL Legend Turned Fight Mogul - Shawne MerrimanWelcome to this very special Business Athlete episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths featuring former three-time NFL All Pro Linebacker, former sports broadcast analyst, now Founding CEO of LightsOut Xtreme Fighting - Shawne Merriman.
Heading into the Lights Out Xtreme Fighting Event Saturday, August 26th at Casino Pauma in San Diego, Shawne sat down with me to talk about his pursuit of optimal performance throughout his evolution, the Business Athlete dynamic, and starting his very own professional sports property and media platform that you can stream on Fubo.
Tune in for a dose of authentic leadership an...2023-08-2240 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.I Landed the Most Coveted Role at TicketMasterLook who's back on the pod, People! In this Update Episode you'll get to catch up on Javid Louis' evolution since his last episode - which includes his big move from X (formerly known as Twitter) to TicketMaster as their Director of Social Media.
Javid is outstanding and has been on Shauna's radar for years dating back to when she tried to hire him for her team. He's a dynamic and results-driven Senior Marketing Executive with a focus on digital channels. He specializes in managing B2B and B2C strategies and delivering award-winning integrated campaigns that encompass...2023-08-1537 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Stop Chasing Success: The Secret to Attracting What You DesireIn this Business Athlete episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, you'll meet Marcel Kuhn, a Swiss bestselling author and speaker, and your expert guide to mastering change within corporate landscapes.
As an adept surfer, Marcel weaves the profound lessons of the surf and the ocean into his approach to leading transformation. He motivates corporations to undertake the 'unthinkable', to ride the wave of change rather than resisting it. You'll benefit from the actionable advice and motivating tales he shares, as he encourages you to catch the wave of change and surf towards a resilient and successful future.
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GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Expecting Women to Thrive in Environments Built by Men for Men Makes No SenseWelcome to the second Business Athlete episode of the show - designed to fuel the pursuit of optimal performance of women in the workplace and beyond. It simply makes no sense to expect women to thrive in environments built by men for men and our guest, Jennifer Wagner - CEO and Founder of PROSPER, is bravely leading the way to change that.
Jen is a remarkable human uniquely qualified for this feat. She spent the last 20+ years of her life in the human performance and medical space. She moved from being her own high performer as a D1...2023-08-0146 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Why Women Struggle in Environments Built by Men for MenWelcome to the second Business Athlete episode of the show - designed to fuel the pursuit of optimal performance of women in the workplace and beyond. It simply makes no sense to expect women to thrive in environments built by men for men and our guest, Jennifer Wagner - CEO and Founder of PROSPER, is bravely leading the way to change that.
Jen is a remarkable human uniquely qualified for this feat. She spent the last 20+ years of her life in the human performance and medical space. She moved from being her own high performer as a D1...2023-08-0146 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How to Unlock Your Optimal Performance in Sports & BusinessWelcome to the first BUSINESS ATHLETE edition of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths featuring Shimmy Gray-Miller, an experienced and highly accomplished Division I women’s basketball coach and emerging sports Color Analyst!
You are going to LOVE Shimmy's incredible energy, passion and wisdom shared in this reunion of these two friends and former University of Michigan basketball players! Do not miss the opportunity to harness your inner Business Athlete and to start unlocking your Optimal Performance.
TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE
- How to Unlock Your Optimal Potential in Sports & Business
- Sexism in Sports: The Sc...2023-07-2547 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.AI Automation Can Solve Your Agency’s Problems, with George SwisherLook who's back for a second episode on the pod!!!
The incredible George Swisher is one of the most remarkable, forward-thinking, impact making people in the game. This time he and I focused on the red-hot topic of AGENCY GROWTH and it's full of great information, insights AND recommendations.
ICYM his first episode and background information, George is a Business Transformation & Change Management Executive with a foundation as a marketing entrepreneur & management consultant. He's got a 15-year track record of improving company performance, shifting cultures through change management, and strategic growth for mergers & acquisitions.
G...2023-07-1856 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How Your Brand Can Shine in the World Cup SpotlightIf you want to get in on World Cup Fever as a fan or as brand - this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths is for you!
Tune in to hear Karl Keating - Global Brand Strategist & Founder & CEO of The Perfect Storm Lab - bringing you his seasoned experience on how to maximize the upcoming extended moments in sports in the U.S.
In partnership with Chris Todd of Vision Insights, Karl and the rest of their crews are the team to lead you and your brand through the sports perfect storm ahead including the 2026...2023-07-1237 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How to Crush it in The Content World | Karen AdamsIf you want to crush it in the content world - this episode is for you!
Karen Adams, Co-Founder & Partner PWRHOUSE COLLECTIVE, is in the hot seat talking with Shauna Griffiths about Content Creation, to Starting an Agency, to Leadership Lessons and a whole lot more! You'll want to dig into this one with Karen who is a visionary and change agent with over 25 years of experience in branding, content creation and marketing for iconic brands including QVC and MARS, Inc.
Karen thrives on navigating new territory tapping into her blended strengths of creativity and technical...2023-06-2039 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Social Media Strategies that Actually Grows Your BrandWelcome to the episode where we break down the Digital Marketing landscape of Social Media and Content Creation, with the incredible Marissa Stahl - Founder & CEO, Cherry Creative!
Marissa is an innovative and driven marketing executive with experience in strategic planning, branding, communications, and business development, and exceptional relationship building and account management skills. She is brilliant, relatable and simply fantastic!
There is so much goodness in this one episode including:
Why Product Education is more important than you think
How comparison is killing your brand and what to do this instead
Why “Shop Now” won’t work on...2023-06-1350 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How to Build a Culture of Change for Successful Digital TransformationDiscover How to Build a Culture of Change for Successful Digital Transformation in this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths featuring Michael Leckie - Coach, Author & changeforce.ai Consultant - who has also been recognized as a "digital transformation leader" by CEO Today Magazine.
This episode showcases how Michael focuses on driving change and culture evolution to enable true business transformation in a digital world. As he details in his book, The Heart of Transformation, Michael believes that the pace and complexity of change is too great and too complex to be addressed by a single change effort or...2023-06-0651 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.You Don’t Have to be an A**hole to be the Person at the Top | Bob GowerFind Out What High Performing Teams Do Differently in this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, featuring Bob Gower - Organization Designer, Cult Survivor & changeforce.ai Consultant.
Bob brings 30+ years of experience leading creative and technical teams in publication production; software development; and organizational transformation. At the crux of his work, Bob cares deeply about creating organizations that are net-positive for the world and has a passion for promoting diversity, equity, and sustainability.
Early in his career, Bob witnessed firsthand how poorly constructed organizations can turn toxic quickly, which resulted in bad products, financial ruin, and a...2023-05-1648 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.The truth about AI and its impact on businesses! MUST LISTENTune in to get the truth about AI and its impact on businesses from Nabeel Ahmad, the Co-Founder of changeforce.ai, an AI-powered consulting firm and data analysis platform that monitors sentiment in real-time.
Nabeel has spent 10 years building HR, people operations and learning technologies, growing teams of 50+ people and managing multi-million dollar budgets. He left the corporate world in 2019 to build his own small businesses and teach others how to learn better. He is also a Professor at Columbia in Human Capital Management on topics of organizational learning strategy and digital HR/workplace.
In this...2023-05-0938 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.It's Never Too Late to Start Over
Need to start over? Want to start over? Afraid or nervous to start over?
If you answer yes to any of those questions - this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths if for you!
We're grateful to bring you the remarkable Tory Archbold - Author, Founder & Director, Powerful Steps by Tory Archbold. She reveals parts of her own story and key learnings that enable her to create opportunities for leaders - LIKE YOU - find their ultimate power through a heart led skill set and the power of strategic story telling as they provide unique VALUE...2023-05-0241 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How We’re Helping Black Founders Raise Capital to Build Successful Businesses | Himalaya RaoNEW EPISODE ALERT | BLACK FOUNDERS MATTER (BFM)
I'm honored to bring Himalaya Rao-Potlapally - Managing Director of The BFM Fund - to the podcast! She's a unicorn if I've ever seen one.
She has a passion for bringing that knowledge to BIPOC communities with the goal of creating access and empowerment. Her interest and passion has led her to many different roles and industries including #BFM which is a seed-stage venture fund focused on Black and innovative entrepreneurs.
She started her career as a Social Worker in Hunts Point. She
launched several businesses, in...2023-04-1853 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How we built a strong community for women of color | Chris WalchGet ready to be in awe, People.
I'm proud and excited to introduce you to my badass friend - the INCREDIBLE Chris Walch - COO & CO-Founder of LifeScore Music - AND - Founder of Women of Winter.
➡ LifeScore marries the time-tested 400-year-old technology of musical notation with its proprietary Cellular Composition algorithms, creating a radically innovative, endlessly original platform for musical composition.
➡ Women of Winter is a national program focusing on empowering female BIPOC skiers
Chris is ALSO a recording holding former D1 collegiate volleyball player, has a Master's in Science, a Law Degree, and r...2023-04-1146 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How to Tell a Story with Data: Insights for Brands with Alex KerrI'm grateful to introduce you to CEO & Lead Data Nerd of Trajektory, Alex Kerr. He happens to be an authentic leader and passionate entrepreneur who has bravely innovated in the tech field to disrupt status quo and help the world's biggest brands evaluate their sponsorship impact. I believe in Alex and Trajektory so much that I recently become a Strategic Advisor!
Trajektory is focused on solving a variety of data and reporting issues that plague teams, leagues, events, and agencies in the area most crucial to local revenue growth in sports: sponsorship.
The mission is to pr...2023-04-0446 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.I Always Wanted to Help People and This Happened…Meet Latrice Bankhead, Dual MS, MHA - VISIONARY & DREAM CATCHER - Author & Owner of Club Z! Tutoring of West Sacramento. She's a walking inspiration and I'm immensely grateful to elevate her voice and bring her goodness your way, #LEADERS!
Latrice is one of my GREAT friends. We’ve known each other since the start of our career and thankfully reunited last year. She is such a bright light in this world.
She is an author of children’s books and fantasy fiction young adult novels, and owner of Club Z! Tutoring West Sacramento, an in-home tutoring service focused on sup...2023-03-2846 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.My Dream was to be in the NBA and this Happened…I’m honored to partner with #Same Here, The Global Mental Health Movement to bring you this episode featuring Christopher Wright - PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER & M.S. WARRIOR - Ambassador of #SameHere.
I was introduced to Chris by my dear friend, Eric Kussin, Founder of Same Here. As soon as I heard Chris’ incredible story of perseverance and leadership against the mind-blowing odds as the first NBA player to knowingly compete while battling Multiple Scleroses – I knew I wanted him to share his story with you.
You can’t help but be inspired and energized by Chris and his in...2023-03-2133 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.The Introvert Leader: Terrence Lee on Breaking Through as an IntrovertIn this episode of the podcast, host Shauna Griffiths sits down with author, podcast host, and content creator Terrence Lee to discuss his journey as The Introverted Leader.
Terrence shares his story, starting from his childhood as a very talkative kid to a traumatizing experience in 7th grade that shifted him into a shell. He talks about how he overcame his shyness and fear of public speaking to eventually become a leader in his career.
Shauna and Terrence dive into the topic of introversion and leadership, creating awareness and discussion around it.
If you're som...2023-03-1441 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Meet the Mastermind Behind Some of the Biggest Sports Brands in History: Fred MangioneWe couldn't be prouder and more excited to bring the LEGENDARY Fred Mangione to you in this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths.
Fred - or "Freddy" many of us know him - is the epitome of an authentic executive leader who cares about the people and brands in his care. He has created massive positive impact on the lives of countless people and sports properties including FIFA, New Jersey Nets, the Brooklyn Nets, the NY Jets and more. With proven strategic experience in the identification, analysis and implementation of aggressive strategies to further organizational growth and operations...2023-03-0747 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How to Build Brands that Matter with Tim GallesWelcome to THE WHOLE BRAND episode - featuring Tim Galles, Chief Idea Officer for Barkley Agency and Director of The Whole Brand Project. As if that's not enough - Tim is also Author of Scratch: How To Build A Potent Modern Brand From The Inside Out, a instructor of Design For Good, and a Speaker.
Tim is an authentic leader, devoted of the doctrine that creativity can solve any problem. He applies it across a spectrum of ideas for Barkley, from marketing ideas to business ideas, consulting projects to campaigns. He is an absolute inspiration on his mission t...2023-02-2151 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.The Genius Strategy to Empowering Young Girls with Joneé BillyWelcome to the Social Impact in Sports Edition, featuring Joneé Billy!
Joneé is a fierce Social Impact thought leader focused on bridging the gap between nonprofits, private corporations and the public sector to drive transformation in corporate social responsibility. She is currently driving impact in her role as Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships & External Affairs for PowerPlay NYC.
She is a dynamic expert in creating, measuring and implementing citywide social good programs and scaling them for deep community impact.
She is passionate about promoting equity through sports, philanthropy and social justice which all comes al...2023-02-1439 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.The Future of Healthcare Edition - The $5 Trillion Healthcare Dilemma FINALLY SolvedWelcome to the Future of Healthcare Edition featuring Samantha Citro Alexander - CEO & Co-Founder at bitewell - the nutrition intelligence company on a mission to improve the world's health through food.
They are pioneering food as a healthcare benefit - and we're here for all the magic she is making! We are beyond impressed with her and bitewell especially in the current corporate landscape where employers are struggling to find truly valuable benefits for employees.
In this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths - you'll learn all about bitewell, you'll get a dose of her honed...2023-02-0746 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Building an Agency from the Ground Up with Pilaar TerryMeet Pilaar Terry. She is a FORCE.
She's a Managing Partner & COO of POV Agency that she co-founded in 2019 at a kitchen table. She was a kid with a dream, who is living it in a big way with her LA-based, inclusion-driven, boutique strategic communications agency. She and her team work to colorfully reimagine how PR and communications are done and who they’re done by.
They are built on the belief that a varied, textured, nuanced and colorful perspective is a strength, and often, an untapped one. Their point of view is our otherness, and it is...2023-01-1753 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Building Your Brand and Amplifying Your Impact with Courtney CarterIn this episode you'll join Shauna Griffiths catching up with her long-time friend - the highly respected leader within the sports, media, and entertainment landscape, Courtney Carter - CEO & Founder of Carter Media Group (CMG).
Courtney has built a prodigious reputation by realizing the value within the breadth and depth of her experience across industries. With over 20 years of proven success in the NBA/WNBA, MLS, ESPN, CAA, and her own CMG, she has helped drive over $250M in revenue and packaged, sold or produced multiple campaigns, shows and films.
Twice named a top entertainment executive...2023-01-0354 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.The Future of Work: How A.I. is Transforming the Workplace
George Swisher is one of the most remarkable, forward-thinking, impact making people in the game.
He's a Business Transformation & Change Management Executive with a foundation as a marketing entrepreneur & management consultant. He's got a 15-year track record of improving company performance, shifting cultures through change management, and strategic growth for mergers & acquisitions.
George is currently Co-Founder of changeforce.ai, a software platform that helps leaders lead organizational change more precisely by analyzing sentiment of company objectives in real-time.
Tune in to George's episode of THIS. w...2022-12-2047 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How to Make a Living Doing What You Love
Meet Executive Coach, Leslie Harris, who is dedicated to providing guidance that makes a real impact in the lives and careers of business leaders. He draws on his three-decade career as a trader in the financial markets to help get executives comfortable with taking smart risks and driving effective change.
An MBA graduate from The Wharton School, Leslie is certified as a Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) from the Coaching Training Institute (CTI) and is a member of the International Coaches Federation (ICF).
Leslie has coached many executives - including the host of our show, Shauna Griffiths...2022-12-1350 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How Meka Morris is Influencing the World of Baseball and Sports.
Meka White Morris, is the Executive VP and Chief Revenue Officer of the Minnesota Twins. She is IN-CRED-IBLE and she drops all the gems in this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths.
Want to know a bit more about Meka? Meka is a Connector, Marketer, Consultant, Business Advisor and Investor. She joined the Twins in August 2021 as the club’s first-ever SVP, CRO and was named EVP on January 6, 2022. She leads the organization’s collaborative efforts to drive continued business growth and development, with a specific focus on the exploration and optimization of potential new and evolving revenue strea...2022-12-0646 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.From Pandemic Grad to Milwaukee Bucks Manager of Global PartnershipsWe were lucky enough to sit down with and get some inspiration and wisdom from Next-Gen Leader, Mia Len, Manager of Global Partnerships for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Mark our words, People, there is no stopping Mia Len. We are simply in awe of her grace, poise, energy and fearless pursuit of her journey.
Like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths and her guests.
Special thank you to our Founding Partners Hijinx Agency, Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, and 6to8.io Digital.
00:30 - Guest Intro
02:16...2022-11-1551 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.I went into eSports and this happened (Amazing!)Had a great time with Leonard Edwards, VP & Head of Global Partnerships at Evil Geniuses - one who knows exactly what it takes to succeed.
In this episode, Leonard touches on his leadership style, his evolution over the years, and work in eSports.
Like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths and her guests.
Special thank you to our Founding Partners Hijinx Agency, Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, and 6to8.io Digital.
00:29 - Guest Intro
01:35 - Leo Talks About His Leadership & Role at Evil Geniuses2022-11-0838 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.How to be a Great Leader with Lynn AltmanWe had the privilege of speaking with Lynn Altman, President of Brand Now, a fearless, innovative leader and brand builder for this episode.
Her thoughts on, and approach to organization and leadership are timeless. This is a must listen.
Like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths and her guests! ⬇️
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GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Natalie White is Taking Women's Basketball By StormReal Talks with Real Leaders! Super excited for this episode with Natalie White of Moolah Kicks. She's been making some big moves in Women's Hoops.
In this episode, we dive into Natalie's journey and the steps Moolah Kicks is taking to improve the landscape for Women's Hoops.
Special thank you to our Founding Partners CMD Agency, Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, and 6to8 Digital.
00:00 - Partners Acknowledgement
00:25 - Guest Intro
00:50 - How Shauna Met Natalie
01:51 - Natalie Tells us About Moolah Kicks
06:46 - The Impact Natalie is Ma...2022-10-2533 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Meet The First African American Woman To Own And Operate A North American Professional Basketball League (Amazing!)Evelyn Magley is the first African American woman to own and operate A North American Professional Basketball League. She is doing it all as CEO of The Basketball League.
In this super insightful episode, Evelyn and Shauna talk about The Basketball League, its mission, vision, rise, and the impact it’s making in the lives of young men in communities across the United States and now into Canada.
Special thank you to our Founding Partners CMD Agency, Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, and 6to8 Digital.
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GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.The Secrets How To Work With The NBA (AMAZING INSIGHTS!)Our featured guest this week is Eric Perugini, Chief Commercial Officer at NBALAB. In this episode, Eric talks about his career journey to becoming Chief Commercial Officer at the NBALAB, what they do at the LAB, who they are for and much more.
Like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths and her guests! Special thank you to our Founding Partners CMD Agency, Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, and 6to8 Digital.
2022-10-1143 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Alex Oh and Nikolay Borisov on Social Journaling and Culture Design in the WorkplaceAlex Oh and Nikolay Borisov are the founders of Ohlay, a culture design studio.
In this episode, Alex and Nikolay talk about:
Making work suck less
Trusting each other, themselves, and the work they’re doing
What Ohlay is all about and who they’re for
How part of being a leader is really just holding space for others to thrive
AND!
Shauna tries social journaling during the episode
2022-05-1141 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Our Second Women’s Panel in honor of Women’s History Month!Our follow-up episode features five more incredible female leaders to talk with Shauna about finding your voice as a powerful woman in a male-dominated world!
In this episode, we talk about:
The evolution of women in business - from Bachelor Syndrome to lifting each other up
Best practices for implementing DEI and being the token hire
Taking what you’re learning in DEI conversations and actually applying it
Finding people to champion you, and championing others in return
Dealing with imposter syndrome and finding your voice
Another round of Actually Curious – What are you willing to fight for and why?
...2022-03-1049 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Our Second Women’s Panel in honor of Women’s History Month!Our follow-up episode features five more incredible female leaders to talk with Shauna about finding your voice as a powerful woman in a male-dominated world!
In this episode, we talk about:
The evolution of women in business - from Bachelor Syndrome to lifting each other up
Best practices for implementing DEI and being the token hire
Taking what you’re learning in DEI conversations and actually applying it
Finding people to champion you, and championing others in return
Dealing with imposter syndrome and finding your voice
Another round of Actually Curious – What are you willing to fight for and why?
...A...2022-03-1000 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Merl Code on his real talk behind the NCAA basketball scandalA Special Episode featuring Merl Code and his real talk behind the NCAA basketball scandal that he wrote about in his book, Black Market, that also sent him to federal prison just days after recording THIS with Shauna.
If you read about him in the headlines that’s not the whole story. In this episode you’ll hear Merl’s side of story in his own words and you’ll get a bit more than he shared in his book.
In this episode, Merl talks about:
-How Merl and Shauna know each other
-His evolution in the game of ba...2022-03-0636 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Our First Women’s Panel in honor of Women’s History Month!In this episode we brought together seven amazing, badass, female leaders to talk with Shauna about all things being a powerful woman in a male-dominated workplace!
In this episode, we talk about:
The evolution (or lack thereof) of women in the workplace
Best practices for implementing DEI in the workplace and how it has fallen short in some cases
How everyone needs to hold themselves accountable to make a change
The importance of language during these critical conversations
Finding your voice
And we had to play a round of Actually Curious – What are you willing to fight for and why? ...2022-03-0341 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.Adrienne Ankola-Rochetti on Being Comfortable in Her Own Skin at WorkAdrienne, Vice President, Social Impact at CSM Sport & Entertainment, sits down with our founder and CEO Shauna (Sikorski) Griffiths to talk about:
Her career journey
Her identity going from ball player to professional
Being comfortable in her skin and being out at work
Her leadership style, and why it works for her
Trends she sees in the marketing and partnership space
And much more!
2022-01-2725 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.THIS. With Shauna Griffiths | Featuring Laura RodriguezLaura is currently the Southeast Area Sales Manager at Lemon Perfect – she and Shauna chat about her journey so far....and what a journey it’s been!
Laura talks about:
Moving to America from Bolivia as a child
Then moving to New York as a young adult to follow her dreams
Starting her career at The Lemon Perfect Company and moving back to Miami
Seeking out change instead of just letting change happen to you
Social media vs. reality
The importance of building relationships
...And much more! 2021-12-2126 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.THIS. With Shauna Griffiths | Featuring Lea Endres and Dae LevineLea Endres and Dae Levine both work at NationBuilder, a company that provides products and services for leaders to help power nonprofits, movements, advocacy groups, and political campaigns as they build the future.
Lea is a co-founder and the CEO at NationBuilder and Dae is the VP of Marketing and Communications. In this episode they talk about:
The individual journeys that led them each to NationBuilder
What it’s like switching careers and moving to a very different and unexpected industry
Finding the right people to work with such a unique and specific brand
The complex feelings of doing e...2021-12-1625 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.THIS. With Shauna Griffiths | Featuring Julian ValentinJulian is the head of brand marketing at opendorse. He’s also a former professional soccer player and worked with the Colorado Rockies for over 10 years doing everything from writing to social media – he's truly a jack of all trades!
In this episode, Julian talks about:
What opendorse is all about and what drew him to working there after being at the same organizations for over 10 years
Diving into his profession before he knew how to swim in the professional world and how he figured it
The skills that translated from the athletics to business world
His leadership style and how i...2021-12-0924 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.THIS. With Shauna Griffiths | Featuring Felisa Israel
Felisa Israel is the principal owner of 10 Fold Entertainment and the co-founder and lead instructor of Impact Internship at IMPACT Learning Institute. She also served nearly a decade as the director of live programming and entertainment at the NBA. Tune in to learn how she got to where she is today.
In this episode, Felisa talks about:
Her journey from the team side, to the NBA, to founding her own company & her cross-country moves along the way
How understanding others contributes to being an effective leader
The importance of honesty and authenticity in forming relationships and connections (which incl...2021-12-0229 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.THIS. With Shauna Griffiths | Featuring Felicia Hall AllenWe're releasing this oldie but goodie in honor of Felicia Hall Allen becoming a founding partner!
In this can't miss episode Felicia shares:
👉 her perspective on paving the way as a black woman in the sports and entertainment industry including working for NIKE, and leading a WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) team at the age of 30
👉 her passion for racial, social and economic justice related to her role as a founding member of Advancement of Blacks in Sports
👉 a look into her companies Felicia Hall & Associates and A STEP UP (a professional development arm for college co...2021-11-2341 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.THIS. With Shauna Griffiths | Featuring Annika FlorioAnnika is a Front Office Sports Rising 25 award recipient, part of the Sports Business Journal Mentorship Program and an Associate Manager of Partnerships at the Drone Racing League – this woman is DRIVEN! Listen to what fuels her and how she got to where she is today and what she’s looking forward to next.
In this episode, Annika talks about:
Her journey from college to where she is now
What the Drone racing league is all about and what drew her to it
How great leadership and an amazing team help fuel her
Her shift from marketing and sales into part...2021-11-1820 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.THIS. With Shauna Griffiths | Featuring Sabrina CarrozzaSabrina brings 20 years of communications experience to her roles as agency CEO, strategic advisor and adjunct professor. She shares all her secrets and the lessons she’s learned from working with some of the biggest and fastest-growing brands including FC Barcelona, LaLiga, Drive by DraftKings, FC Bayern Munich, Facebook, Google/YouTube, DAZN, The Mom Project, and so many more.
In this episode, Sabrina talks about:
Her career trajectory so far
How having a breadth of experience before starting her business lead to her success
The shift in PR to be more of a conversation with the audience rather
Jugglin...2021-11-1127 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.THIS. With Shauna Griffiths | Featuring Jacob BrownFrom homelessness to #FailingForward - Jacob is a former professional athlete turned businessman, entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and the Executive Vice President of Element5 Digital, a branding and web design + development agency in Metro Detroit.
In this episode, Jacob talks about:
All the ups and downs of his career
Remembering all the people that helped you along the way, and extending that courtesy to others when you make it
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
Striving for progress, not perfection
The importance of how you speak to yourself
2021-11-0428 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.THIS. With Shauna Griffiths | Featuring Lydia KnollTHIS. With Shauna Griffiths | Featuring Lydia Knoll
Lydia works in Communities & Impact at adidas. She and Shauna were brought together by the Sports Business Journal Game Changer Awards and the CSM Sport & Entertainment Mentoring Challenge - and we're so thankful that they were because this episode is so insightful. Listen up, there's a lot to learn from the next generation!
In this episode, Lydia talks about:
Her career evolution so far from Indiana University to adidas and how her values and passions changed along the way
Finding her core values and aligning her career to them
Generational stereotypes
Her advocacy for so...2021-10-2823 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.THIS. with Shauna Griffiths | Featuring Alicia JeffreysAlicia is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at the Detroit Pistons. We’re talking all things rebrand and evolution this week as REAL TALK becomes 𝘛𝘏𝘐𝘚. 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘢 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘴, Alicia shares how her Pistons are relaunching their brand this season and really being a team of the people in the heart of Detroit.
In this episode, Alicia talks about:
Her career evolution starting with the love of the game but not being able to play (being 5 ft. tall has 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 drawbacks)
Coming from an immigrant family and how that inspired her to work hard, make sacrifices, and be appreciative of everything
How she balances work and personal life, and how her personal life grounds her and helps he...2021-10-2119 min
GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.REAL TALK | REAL LEADERS with Felicia SullivanFelicia is a Marketing Executive, Author, and kind of a "Jill of all trades" as she says, but more than anything she's a storyteller. In this episode, her and Shauna talk about:
What drives her creativity
How her constant curiosity has gotten her to where she is today
What it's like to have to be "on" all the time
Aligning your actions with your values
How to price your services (and not feel bad about it)
Giving yourself grace
2021-09-2437 minGAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS.REAL TALK | REAL LEADERS with Perry MaughmerSLG CEO and Founder, Shauna Griffiths, talks to Perry Maughmer about Relentless Leadership and what being relentless means to him. They also chat about the importance of leadership as well as some of the misgivings. And of course, we had to mention his t-shirt game! 2021-09-0219 min