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Getting Rich Together
Investing in Connection: How Asking Questions Creates Opportunity with Susan McPherson
I am joined this week by the incredible Susan McPherson, founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies and author of "The Lost Art of Connecting." Susan is a renowned connector, communications strategist, and corporate social responsibility expert who has dedicated her career to helping businesses create meaningful social impact. In this heartfelt conversation, Susan shares her journey from being "the tiniest one in the room" who had to find her voice early to becoming a powerhouse in the world of social impact. We explore her childhood in upstate New York, where her academic parents instilled in her the...
2025-05-20
39 min
ClickPoint
Building Meaningful Connections in a Digital Age with Susan McPherson
In this episode, host Kwaku Aning sits down with Susan McPherson, Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies. McPherson Strategies is a women-owned and led B Corp-certified boutique communications consultancy focused on social impact and corporate responsibility. Susan, known as a "serial connector," shares invaluable insights on the power of authentic relationship-building in a remote-first world.From her early influences to her strategies for fostering deep and meaningful connections, Susan highlights the role of intentionality, curiosity, and generosity in networking. She also delves into the impact of AI and digital communication on relationships and offers practical advice...
2025-03-04
41 min
The Impact Table Podcast
Leading with Purpose: Susan McPherson on Building Connections and Creating Impact
In this episode of the Impact Table podcast, host Marssie Versola introduces a playback of a Visionary Speaker Session featuring Susan McPherson, founder of the social impact communications firm McPherson Strategies and author of The Lost Art of Connecting. Susan shares about her impact journey, and how she came to value the importance of authentic connections and being especially intentional as get lost in today's digital age. Susan shares the 'Gather, Ask, Do' framework for fostering meaningful relationships and advises on overcoming obstacles in personal and professional growth. Listen in to this powerful conversation and Visionary Speaker Ses...
2025-02-11
30 min
R.O.G. Return on Generosity
211. Susan McPherson - The Lost Art of Connecting
“...if you listen carefully when people tell you these things, which is so hard because we have so many distractions, but if you listen carefully, you can find ways to be helpful, to be responsible, to be reliable, to be trustworthy, all the things that make us fully functioning and valuable humans.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Susan McPherson 05:43 The Lost Art of Connecting 12:25 The Importance of Quality Questions 21:29 Pros and Cons of Social Media 30:08 Rapid Fire Questions and Reflections Episode Summary: In this conversation, Shannon Cassidy interviews Susan McPherson, a social impact expert and auth...
2024-12-17
29 min
The Uplifters
Susan McPherson: Breaking the Networking Mindset - A Guide to Genuine Connection
In a week where election results have left many Americans feeling the depths of our divisions, Susan McPherson's wisdom about authentic connection feels more vital than ever. As communities across the country grapple with political polarization and social isolation, her message about breaking out of our "hermetically sealed bubbles" and connecting across differences offers a path forward - not just for our personal relationships, but for our collective healing.Growing up in the late 60s and 70s, Susan would watch her parents at the breakfast table, methodically clipping newspaper articles that made them think of friends, colleagues...
2024-11-07
28 min
From Start-Up to Grown-Up
#76: Susan McPherson, Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies — Investing in dormant ties, networking superpowers, and converting nerves into strength
Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. As the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on brands and social impact, she brings over 30 years of experience in marketing, PR, and sustainability communications. Susan is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting and a sought-after speaker at major events like the Massachusetts Conference for Women and Techonomy. She has contributed to outlets like Harvard Business Review and Fast Company and has appeared in NPR, CNN, and USA Today. Susan invests in and advises women-led startups and is involved in several...
2024-09-24
41 min
Who Made You the Boss?
25. Does Networking Really Make a Difference? Susan McPherson Will Transform How You Connect
Susan McPherson, founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, delves into the art of connecting with others. Susan shares her journey from corporate America to becoming an entrepreneur, and how she embraced her role as a leader. Susan and Lindsey discuss the power of kindness in leadership, the importance of intentional and value-based connections, and provide practical tips for fostering these connections both personally and professionally. What you'll learn in this episode: How Susan transitioned from corporate America to becoming an accidental entrepreneur. The importance of kindness in leadership and fostering a positive company c...
2024-09-18
30 min
The Bold Lounge
Susan McPherson: The Power of Community- Building Bold Connections
Send us a textAbout This EpisodeJoin us as we welcome Susan McPherson, a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert, who shares her unique take on boldness. In this episode, she examines the courage and confidence needed to uplift others and how building genuine connections has changed over time, especially through the explosion of social media and the changing approaches to networking. Susan discusses her motivation for writing her book, The Lost Art of Connecting. Amid our digital distractions, she emphasizes the necessity of authentic, face-to-face interactions and the powerful...
2024-08-13
31 min
The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond
The Lost Art of Connecting (w/Susan McPherson)
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're excited to have social impact expert and serial connector Susan McPherson with us to talk about the lost art of connecting and how to build meaningful professional relationships. In this episode we discuss: Susan McPherson's background and experience in business connections Key concepts in Susan's book, The Lost Art of Connecting Creating meaningful professional relationships Common networking concerns for law students Resources: McPherson Strategies (https://www.mcpstrategies.com/) The Lost Art of Connecting, by Susan McPherson (https://www.mcpstrategies.com/) Podcast Episode 114: Law School...
2024-07-01
26 min
Clowning Around Podcast
Connecting with Susan McPherson
How do we really connect with each other? Why does this matter? How can we get better at connecting to help us in life and business. Join Em as she chats to the author of The Lost Art of Connecting Susan Mcpherson in a truly insightful and engaging conversations – plus you will learn some very cool stuff about Dolphins... they really do know how to connect! Follow Susan: Instagram: @susanmcp1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmcpherson/ Twitter: @susanmcp1 About Susan McPherson: Susan McPherson is a serial connecto...
2024-05-14
42 min
Hype Women
Susan McPherson: Connecting
Today, we are spending time with Susan McPherson. You know the game “Six degrees of Kevin Bacon?” Well, today, we’re playing Five degrees of Susan McPherson.Trust me, you can do it.Susan is the consummate connector. She. Knows. Everyone.But more than that, Susan CONNECTS with everyone. She wrote a book on it. Susan is intentional in how she connects with people and also in how she supports. She is an active participant in the growth of female fo...
2024-05-10
51 min
Real Talk with Rachael Podcast
182: Image Restored Behind the Scenes with Susan McPherson
This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm speaking with a woman who was key in releasing Image Restored, Susan McPherson. Susan is an author acquisitions editor for David C. Cook Publishing and their Esther Press imprint for women. She is dedicated to encouraging and equipping women to courageously stand strong in the truth of God’s Word through her work leading the women’s community for Esther Press. She loves Jesus, coffee, college football, and her life as a wife and mother in the Nashville, Tennessee, area. Whether you're interested in becoming an author or not, this...
2024-03-13
41 min
Magical Moments with Jill Lindsey
Episode 1 with Susan McPherson
Season 4 is SHINING SO BRIGHT!!! Our first guest is Susan McPherson! Susan is a serial connector, seasoned communicator, an author and a founder. She is the CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications agency focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do - Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. Susan has over 30 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry events including The Hello Sunshine Shine Away Summit, The Kennedy Center, and the Massachusetts Conference for Women to name a f...
2024-01-22
40 min
Electric Ladies Podcast
Good Corporate Citizenship In A Crisis – Susan McPherson, McPherson Strategies
"Companies are not just being more strategic about corporate social impact, but are taking on the role of activists themselves. Consumers and employees now expect companies to be vocal and to protect the rights of our people and our planet. CEOs are the voices of companies and can no longer remain neutral and silent as our world grapples with serious challenges." Susan McPherson, McPherson Memo Company leaders are in a quandary. They want their organizations to be seen as good corporate citizens but they don't know how to deal with the complicated, emotionally-charged and overlapping crises we...
2023-11-15
39 min
Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel
Making Connections with Susan McPherson
We’ve all heard the age-old phrase, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” While being knowledgeable can keep you in a great role, your network can open doors to your next opportunity. Today’s guest, Susan McPherson, is regarded as one of the best-connected people in the social good world. She’s sat on the board of organizations like the UN Refugee Agency and the The Lower Eastside Girls Club. Her book, The Lost Art of Connecting, is a guide to building and maintaining great relationships, and how the first step might be taking yourself out of...
2023-08-28
29 min
Let's Talk Social Value
Susan McPherson, McPherson Strategies
In this episode, Sarah interviews Susan McPherson, the author of "The Lost Art of Connecting.” Susan McPherson is the founder and CEO of a US-based, B-Corp certified boutique communications consultancy, McPherson Strategies, specialising in impact communications for corporations, foundations, NGOs, and social enterprises. The interview covers various topics related to Susan's work and her approach to building meaningful connections, including her ‘Gather, Ask, Do’ methodology, which can be applied both when making personal, professional connections, and as an approach for organisations to adopt when engaging with stakeholders. Also mentioned: Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver both Pur...
2023-08-24
21 min
The Awesome Human Podcast
The Lost Art of Connecting - with Susan McPherson
We’ve never had more ways to stay connected thanks to all of our technology, yet so many people are feeling isolated and lonely.-In today’s inspiring conversation, Nataly speaks with Susan McPherson, the author of The Lost Art of Connecting, about how we can find meaningful ways to connect with each other (even amidst the busy of our lives).-What you’ll learn:A powerful mindset shift that will help you create more meaningful connections - including at workSusan’s unique Gather, Ask, Do frameworkHow to ask great question...
2023-07-31
1h 03
BOSS by Ali Levitan
BOSS: *NEW* with Susan McPherson, connector, angel investor, founder, and author
Huge thank you to Fortune Most Powerful Women NextGen event for finally bringing me together IRL with my incredible #BOSS guest, Susan McPherson.Susan is a serial connector, angel investor, and Founder who runs McPherson Strategies, a social impact communications firm that is B-Corp certified and works along Fortune500 companies, NGOs, and social enterprises. Susan founded "Don't Ban Equality" in 2019 alongside the ACLU, the Center for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood as a platform for companies to come and learn and engage with other companies."We know power is in numbers...We're coming up on one year when the Supreme...
2023-06-12
11 min
BEYOND BARRIERS
Episode 258: The Art of Connecting With Susan McPherson, Founder & CEO of McPherson Strategies
Susan McPherson has an early memory that shaped her perspective on how to build relationships. Growing up, she would watch her parents sit at the breakfast table every morning, cutting out newspaper articles that they found interesting. Every day, they wrote notes to their friends and sent it in the mail along with the newspaper cuttings. It was their way of saying "I'm thinking of you" and nurturing relationships with friends and family. In this episode, Susan shares the keys to connecting with people and what you can do to nurture relationships. As a successful entrepreneur, she...
2023-04-05
34 min
Voice Is
CONNECTION with Susan McPherson: On building relationships and community, making people feel seen and heard, and enacting corporate change
Julie and Casey sit down with author, corporate social responsibility expert, and founder of McPherson Strategies Susan McPherson to talk all things connecting. Along the way we touch on the very universal human need to be seen and heard, how relationships can be a vehicle for social impact, and what it means to build community as single women looking to take care of our long term futures. Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! If you're ready to try a new look, Armoire's high-end clothing rental service (full of amazing women-owned brands) will hook you up! For 50% o...
2023-03-22
58 min
Sell By Being Human
How Do We Really Build Human Connection?, Susan McPherson - CEO, author
Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships (McGraw-Hill). Susan has 30+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry events including Massachusetts Conference for Women, BSR, DLD, Worth Women and Techonomy, and contributing to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has appeared on NPR, CNN, USA...
2023-03-22
42 min
Eyes Wide Open with Nick Thompson
Introspection, Building Relationships, and the Lost Art of Connecting with Susan McPherson
Personally, 2023 has been all about connecting better with myself, connecting better with others, and building connections among people in my network that I think would be of value to one another. One of the most important things that I've learned in life, both personally and professionally, is that our connections begin with ourselves. When you have a good connection with yourself, you can show up in the world authentically and attract the right people, connect, and build relationships. If you don't have a strong sense of self, you have the potential to go out and build the w...
2023-03-17
53 min
Your New Life Blend
Susan McPherson, Connector
Susan McPherson is an author, founder, speaker and consultant, but ask anyone who knows her and they'll all come up with the same title: "connector." It was more than a little ironic, then, that her book, "The Lost Art of Connecting," was published smack in the middle of the pandemic, at the height of social distancing, masks and faces in tiny zoom boxes. (The book came out on March 30, 2021, when most of us weren't even vaccinated yet). For Susan, who loves connecting with friends, connecting those friends, and then watching those connections bear fruit (sometimes in the form of...
2023-03-14
23 min
This is My Silver Lining
How Can I Help? Serial Connector Susan McPherson on Nurturing Our Relationships to Create a Constellation of Connections
After the tragic loss of her mother in a fire set by an arsonist in 1986 at the Dupont Plaza Hotel in Puerto Rico, Susan McPherson committed herself to applying the lessons she learned from her parents about the importance of meaningfully connecting with others by offering to help. In this episode, we speak with Susan about overcoming our fears of networking through the “Gather, Ask, Do” method, which she describes in her book, The Lost Art of Connecting, and which was named a Best Business Book of 2021 by Soundview Magazine. Susan begins from the premise that we are al...
2022-10-30
46 min
Get Sh!t Done
#65 How Mastering the Art of Connecting Scaled a Multi-Million Dollar Services Business (Susan McPherson, McPherson Strategies)
Susan McPherson, is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a boutique communications consultancy focusing on the intersection between brands and social impact, providing storytelling, partnership creation and visibility. Here's what you're going to learn from Susan McPherson: How successful founders get things done and make it all happen How to use connections and networking to grow your business How to get the support you need for going to the next level How to tap into meaningful relationships to scale impact Get Sh!t Done & Grow Your Business Daily: Join the Tribe HERE ...
2022-09-20
51 min
What the Fundraising
Friendraising: Avoiding Transactional Fundraising Through The Lost Art of Connecting with Susan McPherson
Did you know that connecting is entirely different than networking? The mindset is different according to Susan McPherson, author of "The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships." As a social impact strategist, she has developed a methodology that turns certain nonprofit conventions on their head, as we learn in this episode of What the Fundraising.Our fundraising superpower starts with broadening beyond the goal of racking up dollar commitments to instead ask: “How can I be of use? How can I contribute? What can I provide?” Corp...
2022-08-25
36 min
Positive Impact Philanthropy Podcast
An Interview with Susan McPherson, Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies
Join Lori and her guest, Susan McPherson, as they talk about making an impact through effective communication. Susan is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a consultancy that helps corporations with communicating the good that they're doing. How can companies promote their philanthropy to their employees as well as external audiences? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Learning from a young age that it's important to give back. Volunteering is a great way to connect with people and learn new things. Every single one of us can be a...
2022-08-24
16 min
The Established Podcast
#0094 - Author Susan McPherson Talks About The Lost Art of Connecting
On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Susan McPherson, who is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. Susan is also the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, and the author of "The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships." Find more about the book at: https://www.thelostartofconnecting.com/ Lastly, Susan invests in and advises women-led technology start-ups and she is a member of the MIT Solve Women and Technology Leadership Group and serves as an adv...
2022-07-25
27 min
Partnering Leadership
178 How to Build Deeper and More Meaningful Business Relationships Through the Gather, Ask, Do Method with Susan McPherson | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Susan McPherson, Founder, and CEO of McPherson Strategies, Serial Connector, Communications Expert, and Author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships. Susan McPherson shares the power of building authentic relationships and fostering meaningful connections. Susan also talks about the three phases of proactively connecting with people and how to go beyond our bubbles. Finally, Susan shares what leaders must do to promote greater connection within their teams and organizations.Some highlights:-Susan McPherson o...
2022-07-21
30 min
Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to Share
The Lost Art of Connecting | Susan McPherson, Founder & CEO of McPherson Strategies | Power Lounge S1E15
How we can build connections with confidence as we move beyond this devastating pandemic. THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: COVID turned our worlds upside down but it also made us take a deeper look at how we spend time connecting and the qualities of those connections. So, if you are looking to get out into the world and connect more meaningfully again come and listen to an author who wrote the book on it! Meet Susan McPherson, Founder, and CEO of McPherson Strategies and author of The Lost Art of Connecting. Sit...
2022-06-15
44 min
She Said / She Said with Laura Cox Kaplan
Turn connections into relationships, and relationships into INFLUENCE! Author/Entrepreneur Susan McPherson
Episode Title: Turn connections into relationships, and relationships into INFLUENCE! Author/Entrepreneur Susan McPherson Episode 191 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the power of effective connection — and specifically how to create smart, thoughtful strategies to help us build influence, achieve personal and professional objectives, and to live a happier, more engaged existence. Now you may be saying, “wait, I already connect with people all the time.” While I’m sure that’s true, do you connect with the objective aimed at actually forging and deeping...
2022-04-24
50 min
She Said / She Said
Turn connections into relationships, and relationships into INFLUENCE! Author/Entrepreneur Susan McPherson
Episode Title: Turn connections into relationships, and relationships into INFLUENCE! Author/Entrepreneur Susan McPherson Episode 191 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the power of effective connection — and specifically how to create smart, thoughtful strategies to help us build influence, achieve personal and professional objectives, and to live a happier, more engaged existence. Now you may be saying, “wait, I already connect with people all the time.” While I’m sure that’s true, do you connect with the objective aimed at actually forging and deeping...
2022-04-24
50 min
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
233. What Matters Right Now: Corporate Partnerships 2.0 - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Susan McPherson
Is it our birthday or something?!🥳🤩 Join this week's 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 as we dive into Corporate Partnerships 2.0 with Susan McPherson, our queen of connection, corporate social responsibility expert and our self-appointed godmother. Time to level-up and enrich our partnerships while sunsetting the one-dimensional sponsorship mentality.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSTone setting - Partnerships 2.0 (2:00)Reimagined partnerships are based on values and alignment (4:00)176. The Trevor Project: LGBTQ Advocacy and Suicide Prevention - Muneer Panjwani60. 4 Fundraising Tips to Transform Your Fundraising this Year - Mallory EricksonThe ethos behind partnerships 2.0 (7:00)The current state of the sector and...
2022-02-18
32 min
The Empathy Edge
Susan McPherson: The Lost Art of Connecting
If we’ve learned anything over the last few years of dealing with a global pandemic, it’s our insatiable human need for connection. I’m not talking about likes on a post, or how many business cards you get to hand out at an event. I’m talking about genuine connection - connections that fuel you, inspire you, make you laugh, and spark ideas. Today, my guest Susan McPherson shares her lifelong commitment to connection in her new book The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. We talk about how her parent’s...
2021-12-14
29 min
The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession
The Lost Art of Connecting with Susan McPherson
How can we reverse the growing trends of disconnection to forge meaningful connections in business and life? In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren are joined by Susan McPherson, author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships. Susan discusses the difference between connecting and networking, going from FOMO to JOMO, the importance of being a good listener, and how technology plays a role in deeper connections. Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of...
2021-11-30
22 min
The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to Evolve
E190: How Can I Be Helpful: The Lost Art of Connection with Susan McPherson
This episode features a conversation with Susan McPherson, Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, and author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. Susan shares tips for how we can revitalize our professional relationships and networks post-pandemic, and reveals the Gather, Ask, Do Method for building meaningful business and personal connections. Discover why asking "how can I help?" is the optimum way to build your network- even virtually.
2021-11-12
48 min
Better Angels: Women Creating Change
How to Make Connections That Matter
Instead of asking people you meet to help with your career or business, what if you asked what you can do for them? That shift is key to building connections that not only support your success but bring more meaning to your life--something we’re all looking for more than ever. Susan McPherson has put all she’s learned as a serial connector and social impact leader into the three-step formula described in her new book, The Lost Art of Connecting. Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on social impact, Susan has advice for introverts and ex...
2021-11-03
23 min
Better Angels: Women Creating Change
How to Make Connections That Matter
Instead of asking people you meet to help with your career or business, what if you asked what you can do for them? That shift is key to building connections that not only support your success but bring more meaning to your life--something we’re all looking for more than ever. Susan McPherson has put all she’s learned as a serial connector and social impact leader into the three-step formula described in her new book, The Lost Art of Connecting. Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on social impact, Susan has advice for introverts and ex...
2021-11-03
23 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue Rocco
Susan McPherson, McPherson Strategies
Susan McPherson shared the story behind her title with us on Sunday, October 17th, 2021.Susan is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. Susan has 25+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry events including Inspirefest/Dublin, BSR, Center for Corporate Citizenship’s Annual Summit, DLD and Techonomy, and contrib...
2021-10-18
41 min
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
The Lost Art of Connecting with Susan McPherson
Susan McPherson is a "serial connector" and suggests we need to get back to humanity. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships and shares her three-step process to building relationships. Connection is different from networking. When you connect, you are intentional, you ask meaningful questions, and you listen carefully. Authentic connections not only can help us live longer; a strong social network can add 15 years to your life. Further, a connected workforce is a productive workforce. In this episode, Susan discusses: 1. Gather...
2021-10-13
36 min
Talk with Francesca
Susan McPherson, The Art of Connecting, The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships
Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships (McGraw-Hill). Susan has 25+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry events including Inspirefest/Dublin, BSR, Center for Corporate Citizenship's Annual Summit, DLD and Techonomy, and contributing to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has appeared on NPR, CNN...
2021-10-07
59 min
When it Mattered
Ep. 58 — A shocking loss leads a grieving daughter and budding communications leader to rethink the meaning of human connectivity / Susan McPherson, founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, and author, “The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Meth
Ep. 58 — A shocking loss leads a grieving daughter and budding communications leader to rethink the meaning of human connectivity / Susan McPherson, founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, and author, “The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships.” When Susan McPherson was 22 years old, her parents were on vacation in Puerto Rico when the unthinkable happened. It was New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1986. Her dad had dropped her mother off at the casino of what then was the Dupont Plaza hotel in San Juan. At 3:30 pm, three disgruntled employees of the hotel who were embroiled in a lab...
2021-10-06
35 min
Glambition® Radio with Ali Brown
The Lost Art of Connection with Susan McPherson — Glambition® Radio Episode 267 with Ali Brown
In our increasingly virtual world, meaningful connections need to be deliberately cultivated. For both our businesses and personal lives, it’s critical we generate and maintain strong relationships despite any technological or geographical distance. Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She’s the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. With over 25 years of communications experience under her belt, Susan has channeled her love and passion for connecting people into her new book, ‘The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gat...
2021-09-30
37 min
Glambition® Radio
The Lost Art of Connection with Susan McPherson - Glambition Radio Episode 267 with Ali Brown
In our increasingly virtual world, meaningful connections need to be deliberately cultivated. For both our businesses and personal lives, it’s critical we generate and maintain strong relationships despite any technological or geographical distance. Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She’s the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. With over 25 years of communications experience under her belt, Susan has channeled her love and passion for connecting people into her new book, ‘The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gat...
2021-09-30
37 min
Explore Your Day With A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook.
The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships by Susan Mcpherson
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/528050to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships Author: Susan Mcpherson Narrator: Susan Mcpherson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 14 minutes Release date: August 31, 2021 Genres: Business & Career Development Publisher's Summary: Networking is often considered a necessary evil for all working professionals. With social media platforms like Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at our disposal, reaching potential investors or employers is much easier. Yet, these connections often feel transactional and agenda-driven, leaving professionals feeling burnt out and stressed out. Instead, we should connect on...
2021-08-31
8h 14
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The Lost Art of Connecting by Susan McPherson, Jackie Ashton
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/98589to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Lost Art of Connecting Author: Susan McPherson, Jackie Ashton Narrator: Susan McPherson Format: mp3 Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Release date: 08-31-21 Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 13 ratings Genres: Customer Service Publisher's Summary:
2021-08-31
8h 14
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The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships by Susan Mcpherson
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/528050to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships Author: Susan Mcpherson Narrator: Susan Mcpherson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 14 minutes Release date: August 31, 2021 Genres: Business & Career Development Publisher's Summary: Networking is often considered a necessary evil for all working professionals. With social media platforms like Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at our disposal, reaching potential investors or employers is much easier. Yet, these connections often feel transactional and agenda-driven, leaving professionals feeling burnt out and stressed out. Instead, we should connect on...
2021-08-31
8h 14
Love in Action
Learning the Lost Art of Connecting with Susan McPherson
Marcel Schwantes’ guest on this episode of Love In Action is Susan McPherson, founder, and CEO of McPherson Strategies. A renowned keynote speaker and facilitator at American Speakers Bureau, Susan is also a founding member of Kindred, and a board member at THE LIST and The 19th. She has over 25 years of experience in marketing, PR, and sustainability communications. Her most recent book - The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships - provides insights on how to forge lasting relationships and foster value-based connections. Technology is a tool that helps us connect, but...
2021-08-19
37 min
The Impossible Network
170: The Lost Art of Connecting and Life of Accidental Entrepreneur - Susan McPherson
Guest Overview We live at the moment when technology has connected the world, yet many people experience a rising sense of disconnection, and research confirms feelings of isolation are increasing. This week's guest Susan McPherson provides an antidote. As the author of the Lost Art of Connecting, Susan's book provides a valuable methodology for connecting and building more meaningful relationships. Whether at events, at work, as a manager or leader, a parent or a politician, Susan provides straightforward guidance on how to rekindle the core human skills many have somehow left behind. As a...
2021-08-17
1h 09
#5Things: This Week in Social
Why is connection key for Susan McPherson?
Susan McPherson was not expecting to spend a year in isolation when she sat down to write the book, The Lost Art of Connecting. Susan leads McPherson Strategies, is an angel investor and corporate responsibility expert, but is truly a connector at her core. On this episode, you'll hear about the foundations of Susan's book, how she learned to deepen connections with others at a young age, and how that translated into a life and career in connecting others. Grey Interviewer: Holly Williams, Global Planning Director
2021-08-10
32 min
To Dine For
Susan McPherson
Susan McPherson – Founder and CEO – McPherson Strategies Susan McPherson is a serial connector and communications expert, with a wealth of experience across disciplines including communication strategy and social impact. Her new book The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships, is the perfect book for this moment in time. She talks about how people can enrich their lives both personally and professionally by building relationships one day at a time. We dive into the pandemic and how it has dramatically affected how we interact with each other, and the d...
2021-08-09
32 min
The Art of Charm
Susan McPherson | Effortlessly Build a World-Class Network by Using These 5 Tips
In today’s episode, we cover human connection and networking with Susan McPherson. Susan has 25+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, and is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. As we emerge from lockdown, connecting and reconnecting can feel difficult, so what can you do to set yourself apart, forge lasting connections with those you meet, and reconnect with friends you haven’t spoken to in years? What to Listen For How lonely and disconnected are...
2021-07-26
58 min
Women of Influence by SheSpeaks
Building Meaningful Connections with Author & Speaker Susan McPherson
In this episode, we welcome speaker, author & CEO, Susan McPherson. Susan discusses her book, The Lost Art of Connecting: The The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships and gives an overview of the Gather, Ask & Do Method that you'll want to jot down. We talk about what genuine connections are and how those relationships can actually help you forge ahead and succeed more. Susan's advice is for relationships, business and personal, so everyone can take something away. To follow Susan, visit: or on Instagram at @susanmcp1. Up first on this episode, host Aliza Freud breaks down r...
2021-07-07
33 min
TrailBlazers Impact
How to Build Meaningful Connections | Susan McPherson
Susan McPherson is a serial connector, seasoned communicator, and author of The Lost Art of Connecting. She’s also the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. Susan shifted from the corporate world in 2013 and started her own business without any hope of succeeding long-term. In this episode, Susan shares the wins and mistakes of her entrepreneurial journey and the lessons she has learned. Listen in to learn what it takes to start and run a successful virtual business for many years. You will also learn the power of...
2021-07-02
28 min
Forever FAB Podcast
“Connection: How to Get What You Want in Business and Life by Giving Others What They Need:” Interview with Susan McPherson Part 2
Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery. This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine. Dr. Madhere’s approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training. View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com. Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com. Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call serv...
2021-06-29
23 min
Forever FAB Podcast
“Connection: How to Get What You Want in Business and Life by Giving Others What They Need:” Interview with Susan McPherson Part 1
Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery. This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine. Dr. Madhere’s approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training. View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com. Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com. Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call serv...
2021-06-21
30 min
The God Girl Life
Heather Creekmore | Body Image and The Comparison Trap
Susan speaks with pastor’s wife, homeschooling mom of four, failed Netflix baker(Episode 1 of Nailed It!), author, podcaster, and speaker Heather Creekmore about the most common issues women face today and how to overcome them. God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2021-06-02
38 min
The Dreamers Podcast
How to Build Meaningful Relationships in Business to Become a Successful Entrepreneur with Susan McPherson
The Dreamer on the podcast this week is Susan McPherson.Susan McPherson is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies; a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. Susan has 25+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry conferences and contributing to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has appeared on NPR, CNN, USA Today, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times. Susan is an angel investor and a Vital Voices global corporate ambassador and has received numerous...
2021-05-25
38 min
The God Girl Life
Joann Harp | Serving God with Contagious Joy
Join Susan as she welcomes the newest member of the God Girl Nation team, Joann Harp, who shares her faith story and her passion for teaching the Word of God to women. God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2021-05-12
35 min
LGOtv: Big Talk
S2E20 Susan McPherson - What does the Queen of Connections do in a pandemic?
What does the Queen of Connections do in a pandemic?Join Laura Gassner Otting as she hosts this episode of LGOtv with special guest, Susan McPherson - Serial Connector, Social Impact Leader, Pup Lover.Susan McPherson is a serial connector, seasoned communicator and founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. Susan has 25+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at...
2021-05-06
1h 01
Gratitude Through Hard Times
Susan McPherson: The Lost Art of Connecting
Networking - it's something we all have to do but most of the time don't want to do. Networking can often feel awkward, cold, and transactional. This is especially true with the advancement of social media platforms like Linkedin. But building relationships with others doesn't and shouldn't have to be this way. As social creatures, we crave genuine connection that leads to authentic relationships. But to build real and meaningful contacts, we need to go back to basics by tapping into our humanity and learning to be more intentional and authentic. Su...
2021-04-28
43 min
The God Girl Life
Shawna Goldstein | Raise Them in the Word
Join Susan as she talks with author and ministry leader, Shawna Goldstein about how parents can be intentional about engaging their children in God's Word.
2021-04-28
35 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job
661: How to Connect Meaningfully with Susan McPherson
Susan McPherson shares her surefire method for building better connections. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The winning strategy to building connections 2) Better alternatives to small talk 3) How to maintain connections efficiently Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep661 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUSAN — Susan McPherson is a serial connector, seasoned communicator and founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of C...
2021-04-22
30 min
The God Girl Life
Hannah Sailsbury | How Prayer Leads Us to Our Calling
Founder and Director of Bibles in Schools, Hannah Sailsbury joins Susan to share her story of how a prayer walk around the school where she teaches turned into a calling to create a non-profit organization that is getting God's Word in schools around the world.God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2021-04-22
32 min
The God Girl Life
Laura Harris Smith | Following God's Lead
Join Susan as she talks with Christian talk show host of theTHREE, entrepreneur, and pastor, along with her husband, of Eastgate Creative Christian Church, Laura Harris Smith as they talk about how God calls us in unexpected and exciting ways. God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2021-04-14
1h 06
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
1182: The Lost Art of Connecting with Susan McPherson
At a time when we are more physically distant than ever before—how can we reverse the growing trends of disconnection to forge meaningful connections in business and in life? Guest Susan McPherson is the author of THE LOST ART OF CONNECTING: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships. In the book Susan argues that we need to foster value-based connections by going back to basics. Technology she says, is a tool, not a means to an end. To forge lasting relationships, we need to reconnect with people as human beings—especially right now. Making a genuine conn...
2021-04-05
32 min
Reflect Forward
How to Build Meaningful Relationships in Business and Life w/ Susan McPherson
Guest: Susan McPherson is a serial connector, seasoned communicator, and founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy firm focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. Susan has almost three decades of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry conferences and contributing to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has appeared on NPR, CNN, USA Today, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times. Susan is a...
2021-03-30
48 min
Working Wife, Happy Life!
Ep 31 - The Lost Art of Connecting w/ Susan McPherson
Do you dread networking and small talk? Wonder why we always talk about the weather? Lose sleep about what the future of interaction looks like post-pandemic? Well listen up because today's guest Susan McPherson, Founder of McPherson Strategies and Author of the new book "The Lost Art of Connecting" offers ways to build and maintain your community as well as tips on how we can all re-emerge from this odd world in terms of human interaction with intention. Susan is warm, funny, thoughtful and sincere. By fully embodying all of these traits, she guides you with recommendations...
2021-03-23
41 min
Gravity
58. Gather, Ask, Do: The Lost Art of Connecting, with Susan McPherson
Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert with more than 25 years of experience in the field of marketing, public relations, and corporate responsibility. In 2013, she founded McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact, to provide storytelling, partnership creation, and visibility to corporations, NGOs, and social enterprises.Susan is also the author of "The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships" — and this book is, in many ways, a tribute to the memory of her mother, who tragically passed away to...
2021-03-22
46 min
LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza Licht
Susan McPherson on Reigniting the Lost Art of Connecting to Achieve Happiness and Success
The most powerful question in the world is, "How can I help you?" These are the words that Susan McPherson is known for. Susan is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies; a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. As a serial connector, Susan's first book, The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships, is the much-needed reminder that sometimes more than skills, success lies in the relationships we build and nurture. But when we are more physically distant than ever before—how can we reverse the growing tr...
2021-03-21
42 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon
#26 Susan McPherson on the Fear of Leaving a Safe Place and Power of Human Connection
Susan McPherson is a profound, serial connector who has built longstanding relationships with the most influential leaders in social impact and CSR. She is the founder of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact, and the author of the upcoming book, “The Lost Art of Connecting” which will be released in March 2021.I’m excited for you to hear my conversation with Susan. Her message around life being about detours and not the destination is crystal clear. In this episode, she talks about finding the silver lining in a tragic event...
2021-03-01
42 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon
#26 Susan McPherson on the Fear of Leaving a Safe Place and Power of Human Connection
Susan McPherson is a profound, serial connector who has built longstanding relationships with the most influential leaders in social impact and CSR. She is the founder of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact, and the author of the upcoming book, “The Lost Art of Connecting” which will be released in March 2021.I’m excited for you to hear my conversation with Susan. Her message around life being about detours and not the destination is crystal clear. In this episode, she talks about finding the silver lining in a tragic event...
2021-03-01
42 min
The God Girl Life
Developing Bold Discernment | Mining for God's Truth by Studying His World
Sara Broyhill Anderson joins Susan again for this last installment in the "Developing Bold Discernment" series where they share their insight on how to determine God's truth by studying HIs living Word. God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2021-02-24
45 min
The God Girl Life
Developing Bold Discernment | Prayer That Invokes Spiritual Truth
Join Susan and her guest, attorney and Christian apologist, Sara Broyhill Anderson as they talk about how can we use the spiritual discipline of prayer to fine tune our acumen for identifying God's truth in today's culture.
2021-02-17
51 min
The God Girl Life
Developing Bold Discernment | Recognizing and Cultivating Truth in Leadership
How do we determine what is being taught and told to us is true to God's Word? Join Susan as she talks with attorney and Christian apologist, Sara Broyhill Anderson about how we can recognize false teaching and discover the value of servant leadership.God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2021-02-08
35 min
The God Girl Life
Developing Bold Discernment Part 1: The Danger of Convenient Christianity
Susan and Christian apologist, Sara Broyhill Anderson, take a deep dive into scripture and uncover ways in which we can develop bold discernment during this four part series. In this episode they explore what happens when we pick and choose the parts of our faith that are convenient and ignore the hard stuff. God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2021-02-03
1h 05
The God Girl Life
Brittany Ann | Fall In Love With God's Word
Join Susan as she talks with author, speaker, and founder of Equipping Godly Women, Brittany Ann, who shares her passion for engaging in God's word and her practical guidance on how to make opening your Bible a joy and a priority.Book Link: Fall In Love With God's WordGod Girl Nation WebsiteGod Girl Nation Community Facebook Community
2021-01-13
1h 01
The God Girl Life
Jenesis Smith | Reaching Young Adults for Jesus
Join Susan in her conversation with college student, worship leader, and God Girl Nation intern, Jenesis Smith as she shares her faith journey and her thoughts on how to disciple young adults. God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2020-11-12
47 min
The God Girl Life
Angela Reed | A Lifelong Legacy of Faith
Join Susan for an engaging conversation with author and speaker, Angela Reed, who shares how her family built a legacy of faith deeply rooted in their love for Jesus and each other that has carried her throughout her life.
2020-11-04
1h 11
The God Girl Life
Sarah Broyhill Anderson | Understanding Worldview vs. Biblical Worldview
Susan interviews lawyer and Christian apologist, Sara Broyhill Anderson, who shares her passion for reaching children for Christ at a very young age and equipping them to stand firm in their faith for a lifetime.God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2020-10-28
51 min
The God Girl Life
Lee Ann Mancini | It's Never Too Late To Answer God's Call
Join Susan as she chats with award-winning author, podcaster, and theological professor, Lee Ann Mancini, about how God's faithfulness led her to an unexpected career in writing, producing, and teaching God's word. God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2020-10-21
55 min
The God Girl Life
Savannah Locke | Trusting God with Dreams and Detours
Susan sits down with singer, songwriter, author, and entrepreneur, Savannah Locke, to chat about her faith journey, the ups and downs of a career in Christian music, and how God has helped her discover true peace even in the midst of some of life's most heartbreaking disappointments.God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2020-10-14
1h 00
The God Girl Life
Terra Mattson | Becoming Courageous Women Rooted in Grace
Join Susan as she speaks with Speaker, Author, and Family and Marriage Counselor, Terra Mattson. Terra and her husband, Jeff, founded Living Wholehearted where they combine the disciplines of Counseling, coaching, and organizational development for men, women, children, and teens. Her work in counseling prompted her to start her Courageous Girls ministry bringing mothers and daughters together in community to strengthen their relationships with each other and cultivate a faith that is rooted in God's grace. God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community Facebook Group
2020-10-07
47 min
The God Girl Life
Rachel Price | A Journey of Faith That Leads to Serving
Susan talks with speaker, author, and ministry leader, Rachel Price, about how God called her to serve in ministry leading her to her current role as Children's Ministries Pastor. God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2020-09-30
35 min
The God Girl Life
Krissy Nordhoff | Writing Worship From the Heart
Join Susan as she speaks with Dove Award-winning songwriter, Krissy Nordhoff. Krissy shares her inspiring faith journey that led her to serve God through her gift of music. God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2020-09-23
1h 02
The God Girl Life
Sheila Harper | Divine Intervention That Heals
Save One Ministry's Founder, Sheila Harper, joins Susan to share her personal journey of overcoming trauma from childhood and deeply rooted shame from a choice she made during her rebellious teen years. Be inspired as she illuminates God's grace in her story of redemption. Disclaimer: Some content not suited for children.God Girl Nation CommunityGod Girl Nation
2020-08-19
39 min
The God Girl Life
Ainsley Britain | God Calls Us to Build a Legacy
Join Susan as she talks with Ainsley Britain about her incredible faith journey and how she answers God's call to build a legacy. Ainsley is an author and Enneagram Coach, helping young adults discover or rediscover their identity in Christ. Through her work as a student pastor, speaker, and mentoring coach, she reaches young adults and spurs them on to healthy, God-filled relationships. Tune in to find more and be inspired to serve God with contagious joy!Get the God Girl Nation HandbookJoin the God Girl Nation Community
2020-08-05
41 min
The Op-Ed Page with Elisa Camahort Page
Ep. 24: The Great Connector, Susan McPherson
This week on The Op-Ed Page with Elisa Camahort Page: 1. Power Connector and CSR Guru Susan McPherson McPherson Strategies: http://www.mcpstrategies.com The Lost Art of Connecting announcement: https://lucindaliterary.com/client/susan-mcpherson/ USA for UNHCR: https://twitter.com/UNRefugeeAgency https://www.unrefugees.org The 19th: https://www.19thnews.org Their festival: https://www.crowdcast.io/19thnews The Texas Tribune 2020 Festival: https://festival.texastribune.org 2. Quick Takes: #ChallengeAccepted https://www.thecut.com/2020/07/what-is-womensupportingwomen-challengeaccepted.html https://www.insider.com/challenge-accepted-instagram-trend-turkey-istanbul-convention-2020-7 Data mining for facial recognition: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/19/technology/facebook-ten-year-challenge.html Thanks to my podcast host Messy.fm...
2020-07-30
51 min
The God Girl Life
Mandy Johnson | God Calls Us to Community
Mandy Johnson is a speaker, writer, young adult ministry leader, and member of the God Girl Nation team. Her sunny outlook on life is infectious and her passion for sharing the love of Jesus with others is inspiring. Mandy shares her faith journey and talks with Susan about how community is essential to our spiritual growth.God Girl NationGod Girl Nation Community
2020-07-29
56 min
The God Girl Life
Living The God Girl Life
Conversations with Christian women who have a passion for living a life dedicated to answering God's call. Join Susan McPherson as she talks with ministry leaders, authors, musicians, Bible teachers, and other faithful women whose stories will inspire you to step into a life of purpose and meaning shining the light of Jesus with your gifts. Join Susan on this first episode and shares her heart behind the community behind the podcast...God Girl Nation!What's Next?Download the God Girl Nation HandbookJoin the God Girl Nation Community
2020-07-15
11 min
Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff
Innovative Impact: Discussing the Intersection of Business and Social Responsibility with Susan McPherson
What does it take for a company to do well? Not financially, but in terms of its impact on employees, the community, and the environment? Susan McPherson of McPherson Strategies makes it her mission to help companies create social impact and increase corporate responsibility, with the adage that “business is a force for good, and sustainability is good for business.” After working in corporate America for most of her life, at the age of 48 Susan took the opportunity to start her own business. While it may have been scary at first, she soon realized the business she want...
2020-07-14
30 min
Grow For Good™
Corporate Social Responsibility with McPherson Strategies' Susan McPherson
Social change doesn’t happen in a vacuum. The parts we can see—people in the streets, wall-to-wall media coverage, perhaps even landmark legislation - can sometimes feel abrupt. But these visual cues are like the erupting volcano. Before it explodes, it may simmer for decades, building pressure and moving slowly through pockets of the earth before finally erupting. Along the way there are champions of change who often toil behind the scenes and push the flywheel of change until it gathers momentum and eventually moves on its own. One such person is Susan McPherson. Susan...
2020-06-30
39 min
The Kara Goldin Show
41 Susan McPherson: Founder & CEO of McPherson Strategies
Susan McPherson is a friend of mine, an angel investor (and an investor in Hint), an entrepreneur, and she's been named one of Fast Company's "Smartest Women on Twitter". On today's show, Susan talks about what corporate responsibility is, how she chooses to invest in companies, the consumer demand for more transparency, her recent trip to Antarctica and more.
2020-03-18
35 min
It Never Gets Old
Interview: Susan McPherson, McPherson Strategies
Meredith sits down with friend of the podcast Susan McPherson, a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focusing on the intersection between brands and social impact, providing storytelling, partnership creation and visibility to corporations, NGOs and social enterprises. She is a prolific speaker and writer, and author of an upcoming book.Meredith and Susan delve into what work there is to be done in climate, what you can do each day, Susan’s trip to see a (warm) Antartica, and he...
2020-02-06
00 min