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Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 252: Product Success FrameworkWhy do the majority of products that are launched every year fail? Don't play the blame game and examine the approach taken to introduce the product. Was there a lack of product-market fit? Did you appropriately identify your target audience? David Fradin, President of Spice Catalyst and a product management consultant, shares his framework for managing a successful product life cycle. Highlights include: Wealth of experience at HP and Apple includes shaping groundbreaking products like the Apple III and the first hard disk drive on a PC.Insights on leadership, the i...2025-02-2543 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 251: The Power of Story Behind a BrandCommunicating your story effectively is at the heart of any successful brand and marketing strategy. How can you leverage creativity to build meaningful connections? Jameson Pitts, Founder of Sangfroid, an Austin-based boutique creative marketing agency, and Co-Host of the ShowUp Podcast Program shares how storytelling within the rise of technology can set your organization apart. Highlights include:Building a career around transforming ideas into compelling narratives that resonate.The pivotal moment with the University of Texas, Austin, that solidified Sangfroid as a true agency....2025-02-1837 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 250: Lead Like a GiraffeGreat leaders are those who demonstrate a passion for learning and growing. If the appetite is there, significant lessons can be found from numerous places and sources, including from other leaders, books and nature itself. Author and Leadership Trainer Rosemarie Downer discusses her book, Leaders Are Like Giraffes: Leadership Lessons from a Most Unlikely Teacher.Highlights include:Insight into how the giraffe serves as a powerful metaphor for leadership, emphasizing key traits such as vision, resilience, and adaptability.19 characteristics of the giraffe.Effective leaders must be able to sta...2025-02-1128 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 249: Deliver Best Customer OutcomesThe journey of delivering the best customer outcome begins with having the necessary discussions—conversations with end-users as well as with strategic partners. With the future of DaaS expanding beyond device management to holistic IT services, Lenovo continues to drive and deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions.Sukh Dhillon, Worldwide Director of Lenovo TruScale for Device as a Service (DaaS) Channel & SMB shares how Lenovo TruScale is transforming the way businesses and channel partners operate in today’s dynamic landscape.Highlights include:His leadership journey and insights into Lenovo’s growt...2025-02-0542 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 248: Orchestrate Successful Channel PartnershipsThere is an art to orchestrating successful channel partnership. The conductor masterfully unifies an orchestra to create a symphony; a harmonious masterpiece, with each note and nuance resonating together in perfect unison.Jane Ashworth, Director of Global Strategic Channel Alliances at Lenovo shares what can be expected when an organization is magnificently aligned with its partners and consumers. Let’s dive into delivering innovative and value-driven solutions with both the partner and customer in mind.Highlights include:Her inspiring leadership journey.Leadership emphasized by collaboration, trus...2025-01-2841 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 247: The Fearless Female LeaderLooking to elevate and exceed your organizational goals this year? Invest in your talent and empower your female leaders with Olympic level focus and confidence. We welcome back Mental Toughness and Certified High-Performance Coach Sheryl Kline to speak about her upcoming book, ‘The Fearless Female Leader.’Sheryl draws on her experiences coaching world-class athletes, Olympians, and female leaders to create a transformative guide for women aspiring to lead with confidence, authenticity, and influence. Highlights include: A proven framework built on three pillars: clarity, confidence, and influence.Acti...2025-01-2744 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 246: Drive Meaningful ChangeHow can we drive meaningful change in technology? Leadership qualities such as vision, adaptability, empathy, and effective communication are pivotal in driving transformations that align with both personal and organizational goals. Allyship and technology can serve as powerful catalysts for cultivating more effective leaders.Stacey Goodman, Senior Director of North America Solution Provider Sales at Lenovo shares why it is important to empower solution providers and mentor current and future generations of leaders. Highlights include:Insights into her role, highlighting how Lenovo aligns its cutting-edge technologies with th...2025-01-2137 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 243: Be a Go-GiverIs it possible to think that you can find greater fulfillment and success when you focus more on providing value? Renowned speaker and coauthor of the international bestseller The Go-Giver, Bob Burg shares how you can find that gratifying and rewarding result when you shift your focus from getting to that of giving. The Go-Giver is an international best seller with over 1 Million copies sold and translated into 30 languages. Let’s become Go-Givers!Highlights include:Define value and discover what others need or want and solve their problems.5 Laws of Strat...2025-01-0133 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 240: A Platform to Empower MSPsEmpowering the Managed Service Providers (MSPs) community involves equipping them with the necessary tools, resources, and support to drive growth, improve service delivery and strengthen client relationships. Dor Eisner, CEO and Co-Founder of Guardz, a cybersecurity company focused on protecting small and medium-sized businesses shares how they are addressing the unique challenges SMBs face, such as limited budgets and IT resources, by providing a unified, easy-to-use platform that integrates security and compliance tools.Highlights include:Background from being a commander in the Intelligence force.Meeting w...2024-12-1718 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 238: Be a ChampionBeing a champion for diversity and women in the tech sector involves actively promoting, supporting, and driving efforts to ensure greater representation, inclusion, and equity for women and underrepresented groups in the technology industry. Michelle Ragusa-McBain, Global Channel Chief at SonicWall, is one such champion.Highlights include:Michelle stated that we are her favorite twins.Ties husband Jay McBain for the most appearances on our programs.Love of travel and taking her children along. The beauty of exposure and perspective.Michelle’s passion for elevating women an...2024-12-1217 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 234: Automate Compliance and Harden EndpointsCyber threats evolve rapidly, making it challenging for MSPs to stay ahead. How can we further empower MSPs to simplify security while scaling their businesses? That’s where Senteon Cybersecurity steps in, transforming endpoint security into a scalable, automated solution. Zach Kromkowski, Chief Customer Officer at Senteon and the winner of the PitchIT 2024 competition, shares his insights into revolutionizing cybersecurity for MSPs by focusing on endpoint hardening.Highlights include:Simplifying the process of hardening endpoints and automation to streamline compliance.Success stories from the MSP community.Embracing an adv...2024-12-0522 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 232: Save and Optimise Energy ConsumptionAs an MSP, how can you bring added value for your clients? How can small changes in energy consumption make a big impact on savings and strengthen client relationships? Daniel Ellis, Founder of PC Powersave, a SaaS company revolutionizing energy efficiency in the IT industry shares insight into how MSPs can add value by including within their QBRs, a portion about monitoring and optimizing energy usage and leveraging rebates. Highlights include: Misconceptions about energy conservation, tangible cost and energy savings.Daniel’s unique pandemic pivot to creating face shields. Looki...2024-12-0330 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 228: The Power of CommunityInstead of randomly building your network, what if we could create communities that helped everyone involved achieve their goals together? These intentional relationships can help accelerate growth and success through a common commitment to learning, encouragement and accountability. Pete Sorensen, Vice President Strategic Initiatives at ConnectWise joins us to help kick off IT Channel Summit and IT Nation Connect with some thoughts about the power of community. Highlights include:The IT Nation Mission for the community is "Wise Together, Rise Together".A focus to provide resources and support for the ven...2024-11-2222 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 227: Earn the Right to SellAs a sales professional, you have to earn the right to ask questions. This is at the very foundation of being a great sales consultant. You do this by getting to know your prospect first. Keep asking until you uncover what really matters to them.Richard Harris, Founder of The Harris Consulting Group and co-founder of Surf and Sales shares how essential it is for every sales leader to earn that right through active listening, understanding human psychology, and by establishing a mutual level of respect. When you’ve earned that right, they will be in...2024-11-1955 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 221: The Leadership and Business of College Athletics - Part 2Welcome back! This is Part 2 and a continuation of a conversation with Dr. Jafus Kenyatta Cavil on the importance of leadership within the shifting landscape of College sports. Highlights include:Significance of College Football Conference Realignment or as Dr. Cavill puts it, "the Conference Churning is real."Covid and the fight for Conferences to survive. Professionalism and careful handling of trusted information from University leadership Coach Prime Deion Sanders, Travis Hunter and attention to HBCU brandsNIL, and ability of student athletes to earn a shar...2024-10-3138 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 220: The Leadership and Business of College Athletics - Part 1Sports have the amazing ability to bring people together. How has Covid, NIL and Media shaped the shifting landscape of college sports? There are not many who are able to masterfully speak on the intersection of sports and academic leadership as Dr. Cavil is able to on a multitude of platforms. Dr. Jafus Kenyatta Cavil is an educator, author, media personality and he serves as the Interim Dean and Executive Director of the COE Doctoral Center in the College of Education at Texas Southern University. He is a leading voice on sport business leadership, entertainment, and sports analytics.2024-10-2936 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 216: Soft Skills Success in Real Estate & SportHow can mastering soft skills equate to success for any leader or athlete looking to advance their career or profile? How can growth with interpersonal people skills, social skills, communication skills and emotional intelligence lead to effectively navigating complex environments and achieve amazing goals?Real estate entrepreneur, author and Founder of Soft Skills Sports, Luke Andrews shares his thoughts on the importance of this skill for every Real Estate professional and Athlete. He has a passion for trying to change lives through normalizing trials, tribulations, failures and successes.Highlights i...2024-10-0356 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 213: Customer Success Impacts GrowthA recipe for any successful organization includes having a great product or service and an effective sales methodology with a forward thinking marketing approach. Core to sustainability and continued growth involves being able to maximize the lifetime value of your customers. Vic Kasoff, a VP of Partner Success for a national behavioral health company, speaks to the benefit of integrating a well-defined customer success strategy. Customer Success involves understanding and meeting the needs and expectations of your customers. By prioritizing customer success, organizations can increase retention, create loyalty and increase revenue growth.2024-09-1736 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 212: The Power of SilenceSilence can at times seem uncomfortable and invite uncertainty. Does the speaker know what they are talking about; can they navigate and respond to challenging questions; why do they appear so nervous? How can silence be used strategically to your advantage? How can pausing for a brief moment, grant permission to 'soak' in what has been shared, set the stage for transitioning to the next point or even be used to reset or reframe your thoughts? We discuss the power of silence and how this can be effective for overcoming those dr...2024-09-1131 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 210: 5 things to do for closing out 2024What should you know if you want to close 2024 strongly and ensure a great start to 2025? 5 Things to know plus a Bonus:1. Know your numbers.2. Know what your ICP values. 3. Do you need to refine your ICP? 4. Automate 5.Social MediaThe Bonus centers around a focus on inspiring your buyers and making the journey easy for them.Regardless of the responsibility level, every leader, team member and department within the organization must know the numbers that apply spec...2024-08-2823 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 208: Go for the GoldWhat were your favorite moments from the Summer 2024 Olympic Games? It is amazing to see the world come together as these athletes strive and compete for Gold. It is inspiring to witness their dedication and to be captivated by the Olympic stories. What moments were your favorite? What are some leadership lessons from the Olympic Games we can apply to accelerate our growth and drive peak performance? We’ve identified 3 key lessons:MindsetCoachingJoy and TearsMuch like an Olympian, there’s nothing m...2024-08-1330 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 205: Inspire Your Team to Exceed GoalsWhat's the recipe for building a winning team? As a leader, how can you inspire and bring the very best out of your team? We’re not talking about just hitting goals, but surpassing them.No one wants to believe that their contributions are not being noticed or appreciated. They want to know that their knowledge, experience and skills are relevant, valued and necessary to the overall success of the organization. They want to be engaged, motivated and inspired!Whether you're a seasoned manager, executive or relatively new to leader...2024-07-2332 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 203: K9s for WarriorsThere are bonds and partnerships that can not only support successful growth, they can foster healing and recovery from traumatic experiences including brain injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A partner of the Twins Talk programs, ConnectWise is committed to bringing awareness and support for our veterans and organizations who champion their mental health wellness and recovery. K9s for Warriors, an organization providing highly-trained service dogs to military Veterans, while contributing to policy-level reform, is one of those organizations. Andrea Caby Barrow, Invent Programs and Events Manager at ConnectWise, facilitates the partnership with K9s...2024-07-0915 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 201: Just Say NoExplore the power of "no" and why it's essential for self-preservation, setting healthy boundaries, and leading with intention. Define your values, identify your priorities, and communicate your boundaries assertively and respectfully.Loaded with practical tips, relatable insights and some guidance on how to say no confidently without guilt, ensuring you focus on what truly matters. Discover how mastering the art of saying no can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling career and personal life.It's time to take control of your commitments and embrace the power of no...2024-06-2537 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 198: Inspirational LeadershipWhat does an inspirational leader look like? How can you as a leader inspire your team and organization to even greater success? They want to be inspired and they need to be inspired by you. This may not be natural for some but let’s dive into some thoughts about how you can become more inspirational.Which leaders have inspired you and supported your leadership journey? Here are 6 thoughts about what an inspirational leader looks like:1. Focused2. Balanced3. Authentic4. High EQ...2024-06-0432 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 197: The Art of ListeningWhen every conversation could lead to a new opportunity or lay the framework for a complex challenge, the art of active listening stands out as a crucial skill. Why is listening so vital and reflective of great leadership? How can you improve your listening skills and can this skill be considered an art? Are there any active listening techniques for better communication as a leader?We explore this concept and art of active listening as this could be the very skill you need to provide more understanding and elevate your conversations. ...2024-05-2837 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 195: Getting the Most From Remote WorkAre your remote and hybrid work models achieving the desired outcomes? How are you measuring the effectiveness of this approach? Many organizations are choosing not to go back ‘to the office’ and embrace the reality of remote working arrangements. Technology Executive Coach Robert Cotton shares what leaders need to consider when managing their expectations of an ever changing workforce. Some of the highlights:Benefits of remote teams include productivity, savings and lower turnover.Challenges can include the lack of connectivity, isolation, culture and mindset of leadership.The...2024-05-1548 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 188: Unstoppable Rhythm of ExecutionThe benefits of the OKR goal-setting process are apparent and core to the success of some of the world’s leading organizations. The Objective and Key Results (OKR) model, when properly implemented, helps to guide the company toward the desired stated mission and vision. Scott Levy, Founder and CEO of Result Maps shares how organizations can shape culture, elevate communication and increase engagement. Result Maps is a leading Strategy Execution Software, providing CEOs and leaders of organizations visibility into how their strategy is being executed and the ability to help drive accountability. ...2024-03-261h 00Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 187: What About the Cloud? Add Value and LearnWhat About the Cloud? Add Value and LearnWhat should you know about the Cloud and how can aligning with the right partnerships lead to greater success?Joseph Landes, CRO & CoFounder of Nerdio shares his leadership journey and what he has learned about building a leading and successful organization. Nerdio is a leading software solution provider that empowers MSPs and Technology firms to best deploy, manage, and cost-optimize native Microsoft Cloud technologies.Some of the key highlights include:A core belief of ‘Edu...2024-03-1944 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 184: Know Your Brand; Your Brand DNAWhat is meant by brand value and why is it important to know your brand DNA? People and organizations often buy from you first, before they buy your product, service or organization. Brand value describes the value of brands based on the implication that the products and services with a well-known brand will generate more money and profit than those with a less well known name.Brands influence and strengthen, while creating loyalty. It's more than your logo, tagline or slogan. 3 Components of Brand DNA:1. Self-Awareness2. Defined Goals3...2024-02-2733 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 183: Overcome Stage FrightWe have received from our listening audience and supporters, specific topics that they would like for us to touch on. In this episode, we provide some thoughts on how to address and overcome stage fright. We all have nerves and much of that anxiety stems from a fear of being judged. Here are some tips we cover:Clarity of Intention.Systematic desensitization (gradual exposure to overcome fear).Avoiding stimulants and understanding your health.Breathing and grounding techniques.Management of energy and preparation.Stay...2024-02-2038 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 182: Sales Leads MarketingWhen was the last time you had a website refresh or brought in an outside agency for a marketing audit? How can this elevate your brand and strengthen your sales? Serial entrepreneur, author and speaker Charlene Ignacio shares how sales can lead your marketing strategy. Charlene also serves as the CEO of Fornix Marketing Agency, offering outsourced Marketing solutions and serving clients in the tech, MSP/IT, and cybersecurity sectors.Some of the highlights include:Her elevator pitch and origin of the Fornix name.Their ‘secret...2024-02-1343 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 179: Make Me a BelieverWhat does ‘make me a believer’ or ‘make a believer out of me’ mean? While your prospect or client may not say this directly to you, they might hold this position and may be making this stance by procrastinating or avoiding the ultimate goal of signing on the dotted line. Let’s dive into 4 keys for unlocking more opportunities and for closing more deals. Let’s unlock with these 4 keys:ExcitementAuthenticityBody LanguageCuriosityTurn them into believers. Let them become an advo...2024-01-2334 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 176: Reflect on 2023 and Look Forward to 2024Happy New Year! As we close the chapter to 2023 and start a new one in 2024, it’s fitting that we take some time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the journey. What have you learned this past year? How have you grown? What victories have you celebrated?2023 brought about new resources and even more incredible guests. We love elevating and sharing the voices of influential leaders.Let 2024 build from the momentum of gained experiences and embrace with excitement all that you will accomplish in the New Year. 2024-01-0220 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 174: How the Deal Was DoneThere’s almost nothing more satisfying than winning, unless you fully understand how the victory was accomplished. While we love celebrating wins; we should want to be able to break down the process and factors it took to get that across the finish line. Andrew Kappel is Principal of Benchmark Signal Consulting and the Host of ‘How the Deal was Done’ podcast. Benchmark Signal Consulting specializes in Sales Optimization and Acceleration Projects for Gong and HubSpot clients. Some of the highlights from our conversation include:His leadership journey.2023-12-1944 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 171: Voices of ITNation with Jimmy Hatzel and Costa ChatjiantoniouCyberQP, Jimmy Hatzel:What does the elevator pitch sound like coming from Jimmy Hatzel, the VP of Revenue at CyberQP? CyberQP offers Access Management for MSPs including protecting customer admin accounts and automating their security stacks. We touch on their ‘Just-in-Time’ accounts and how CyberQP continues to put forth more QGuard feature enhancements. Did we mention that this has to be one of the absolute best companies when it comes to merch and booth design? Follow Jimmy on LinkedIn and visit Cyberqp.com to learn more about this amazing company. C...2023-12-0124 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 167: Leadership Shifts for Greater Success Part 1Experience, conviction and the ability to make well informed decisions can mean the difference between propelling an organization forward or facing uncertainty and setbacks. The best leaders are constant learners and are agents of change. Entrepreneur, fractional Chief Revenue Officer, author and suicide prevention counselor Andrew Hahn shares his thoughts on leadership, being able to successfully scale businesses and why we need to keep pouring into and investing in talent. In Part 1 of this incredible conversation, you will hear Andrew’s insight into:How the foundation for success and being able to scale...2023-11-0732 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 165: Go From Clicks to ClientsBuyers and purchasing agents are more educated, informed and prepared than ever before. They are better positioned to drive the best opportunities, products and services for the organizations that they represent. Sales professionals have to sharpen their skills and leverage technology and social media platforms to find great success. Sales leader, author and Sr. Partner Sales Manager at AWS, Matthew Rutter shares from his experience about the importance of mastering digital and social selling and how his new book can become a game-changer.We discuss:Discovering your digital brand....2023-10-2453 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 158: Results Driven Coaching'Time is limited and time is money, but what would you be willing to do today if it would help you accomplish your goals? To what extent would you go or do to see an increase in your performance? Top leaders invest in and incorporate coaching to help drive greater focus and success. Dr. Fred Petito, Founder of Attain Leadership, is an attorney and executive coach with a niche in supporting marketing executives and marketing leaders. With the changing landscape of technology and the increased complexity of the marketing role, Fred’s professional background perfectly positio...2023-09-0542 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastTwins Talk it Up Summer Series: EQ & Communication are Keys for SuccessIn winding down our special Summer Series, we are replaying a fantastic conversation we had with Tre Gammage, a Speaker, Social Emotional Learning Specialist and the Founder of SEL Educators. We dive into his world as a consultant and how Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and great communication are foundational for success. This is reflected in our situational awareness and being able to effectively manage emotion. Tre is a DISC Certified trainer and touches on the Platinum Rule to understand where tension comes from. As a speaker, he developed a method for writing his speeches called ART an...2023-08-2956 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastTwins Talk it Up Summer Series: Lessons From FailureAs we continue with our Twins Talk it Up Summer Series, here is a special replay of our conversation with our good friend Mark Botros, Principal with Noblis, a strategy consulting firm in the Washington DC Metropolitan. In this conversation, Mark shares 3 Dirty Secrets to Failure:Failure is a frame, not the whole movie.The road to Success is paved with failure ... among other things.You may not embrace failure, but the greats do.Failure can be a great teacher and a pivot to even greater success. To learn...2023-08-2249 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastTwins Talk it Up Summer Series: Mindset & High Performance CoachingAs we continue with our Summer Series, fall in love with the challenge of taking it higher both personally and professionally. Invest in your growth by welcoming executive coaching. This is a special replay of our conversation with author, speaker, entrepreneur and mental toughness and high-performance coach, Sheryl Kline. Sherly expects nothing less than Olympic-level confidence and she wants to increase your ‘FBI Strategic’ influence. To learn more about Sheryl, visit sherylkline.com/getacquainted--- more ---If you are looking to learn the art...2023-08-1556 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastTwins Talk it Up Summer Series: Build for TomorrowAs we continue with our Summer Series, enjoy this conversation with one of our favorite guests and friend of the show. Jason Feifer is the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, a keynote speaker, a podcaster and the author of the book, Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing your Career. Change is inevitable and how you respond could mean all the difference. Become resilient and view change as an opportunity. Be sure to pick up his book and visit jasonfeifer.com/ --- more ---2023-08-0836 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastTwins Talk it Up Summer Series: Successful Partnerships Begin with TrustAs we continue our Summer Series for Twins Talk it Up, we revisit another popular episode with the Founders of PartnerTap, CEO Cassandra Gholston and CRO Autum Grimm are passionate about building upon a foundation of trust. You will quickly understand why these two incredible leaders are shaking up the tech sector. To learn more about Cassandra, Autum and PartnerTap, visit partnertap.com or send an email to sales@partnertap.com.--- more ---If you are looking to learn the art of audien...2023-08-011h 00Twins Talk it Up PodcastTwins Talk it Up Summer Series: Building Successful Partnerships with Vince MenzioneAs we continue our Summer Series for Twins Talk it Up, we revisit a popular episode with our friend Vince Menzione, CEO of Ultimate Partner, a consulting firm with a focus on helping organizations reach their goals with successful partnering. He is also the Host of the Ultimate Guide to Partnering Podcast. VInce was also a recent panelist at the Microsoft Inspire 2023. Enjoy and commit your organization to building successful partnerships. For more information about Vince and Ultimate Partnerships, connect with him on LinkedIn and visit https://ultimateguidetopartnering.com/2023-07-2545 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastTwins Talk it Up Summer Series: Transforming and Diversifying the Tech CommunityMicrosoft’s Annual Partner Conference, Inspire 2023 starts this week. In recognition of Inspire, we are replaying another popular episode with Darrell Booker, Corporate Affairs Specialist. To learn more about Microsoft’s NTA program and the work that Darrell is doing, visit http://aka.ms/microsoftcommunities and connect with him on LinkedIn. --- more ---If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you.2023-07-1844 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastTwins Talk it Up Summer Series: Tech and Modern Mentoring with Lani PhillipsWill you be attending Microsoft’s Annual Partner Conference? Inspire 2023 starts July 18th and is sure to be a fantastic event. In recognition of Inspire, we are replaying one of the more popular episodes with Lani Phillips, VP US Channel Partners. Keep up with Lani by connecting with her on LinkedIn or by visiting laniphillips.com/--- more ---If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this...2023-07-1356 minTwins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 101: Overcome Mountains with Executive CoachingWe celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with this special Twins Talk it Up Episode. This was a live recording as a part of the Asian Podcast Festival, and presented by the Asian American Podcasters Association. We were fortunate to have Lei Wang, an Executive Coach, Speaker, Author and Host of the Journey with Lei Podcast, back on the program. Lei joined us again to speak about her leadership journey; from completing the Explorers Grand Slam to helping professionals overcome their own mountains and ascend to their greatest heights. Lei shares how h...2022-06-1453 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 60: Core Values of Winning Organizations
What are your company’s values? Do you have a consistent way of communicating and reinforcing them? Core Values cannot just be words mounted on the walls of your organization; they must be lived behaviors.
We are pleased to have the CEO of Rachuba, Theresa Leatherbury join us to speak about what core values are why they are so important. Rachuba is a Real Estate Management and Construction firm located in Greater Baltimore. We ask Theresa how Rachuba developed their core values and what some of the potential mistakes organizations make when establishing their core values.
She strongly believes that an organ...2021-08-3148 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 58: Put the PR in Partnership RelationshipIt has been said that image is everything. How an organization manages their image can lead to greater momentum and growth, or it can damage their reputation and increase the risk for great loss.
We are thrilled to have Jennifer McGinley, CEO of JLM Strategic Communications join the program. JLM Strategic Communications specializes in Media Relations, Community Outreach and Reputation Management. We ask Jennifer to share her thoughts as to when an organization should engage a Public Relations Firm. She shares that it is not a matter of "if" a crisis will happen, but rat...2021-08-1752 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 57: Coaching for the GoldThe Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan have just concluded and we were treated to incredible sports competitions by elite athletes from all around the world. These incredible Olympians have trained for most of their lives for these Golden opportunities. What do all of these participants of the games have in common? Whether it is a first time Olympian or a decorated veteran like Allyson Felix or Katie Ledecky, they all have coaches. Despite their skill set, talent and knowledge, they believe in and rely on coaching to help them improve and perform at their best.
If...2021-08-1055 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 56: Building a Super MSPVulnerabilities and cyber disruptions exist, but how concerned should you and your organization be? Every leader and company should be aware of what a breach can cause: a tarnished brand and reputation, data recovery and even an extreme financial loss. We are pleased to have the leaders and visionaries of Aegis Innovators join us to speak about their journey and the importance of protecting your organization.
Reza Palizban, Oscar Rodriguez, Ashok Patel & Eddie Bader provide a picture of cybersecurity trends and share about their commitment to the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP). We ask...2021-08-0357 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 54: NFL Hot Topics with Jim Trotter & Steve Wyche (Part 2)Twins Talk it Up Episode 52: NFL Hot Topics with Jim Trotter & Steve Wyche (Part 2)
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We are honored to have Jim Trotter and Steve Wyche, sports journalists from the NFL Network join the program. Jim Trotter is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee and is currently the president of the Pro Football Writers of America. Steve Wyche also serves as a panelist on NFL program 'The Aftermath', and hosts various NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame specials. Jim and Steve are graduates of Howard University and are storytellers and...2021-07-2041 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 51: Empathetic LeadershipTwins talk it Up Episode 51: Empathetic Leadership
So much has changed over the years as far as technology goes and the advancement of medicine; but the best tool for any physician may be that of empathy. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Melissa Li-Ng to share about the importance of empathetic leadership. Dr. Li-Ng is the Medical Director of International Operations at the Cleveland Clinic. She is also a Public Speaker and has spoken around the world.
Dr. Li-Ng not only defines what empathy is but she shar...2021-06-2953 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 50: Naked CoachingTwins Talk it Up Episode 50: Naked Coaching
What does it mean to be 'comfortable in your own skin’? How can being naked and exposed help you grow professionally? Now that your curiosity has been piqued, listen in on our conversation with Dr. Pat Williams about the importance of coaching, vulnerability and confidence in working with an executive coach.
Dr. Pat Williams is a Master Certified Coach and a pioneer in the world of Coaching as he was one of the founding members of the International Coaching Federation (ICF...2021-06-2255 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 49: Caring LeadershipTwins talk it Up Episode 49: Caring Leadership
In this Twins Talk it Up episode, we welcome Heather Younger to share her thoughts on the topic of caring leadership. Heather is an international speaker, the founder of Employee Fanatix, the host of the Leadership with Heart podcast and the author of the book, The Art of Caring Leadership: How Leading With Heart Uplifts Teams and Organizations.
Heather shared that it was the 'end-user' who determines if the leader truly cares. You cannot have caring leadership without a certain leve...2021-06-1553 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 48: Introverted LeadershipTwins Talk it Up Episode 48: Introverted Leadership
Do extroverts, introverts or ambiverts make the best leaders? Are we referring to personality types or to energy types? You may be surprised to learn what we individually claim to be more aligned with.
We welcome Godwin Chan, a fellow podcaster and self-professed introvert to the program. Godwin is the host of the Digital Introverts Podcast, where introverts share their success and failure stories and discuss how they thrive in the digital age. He is also the author of a book entitled, "Digital Introverts: Why Today's Most S...2021-06-0856 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 47: Courageous CommunicationTwins talk it Up Episode 47: Courageous Communication
Have you ever been in an environment or situation where you felt afraid to speak up and share something truthful? Our special guest is an advocate for courageous communication and she shares her incredible story and work with us. We welcome Ruchi Singh, an International Speaker, Mindset Coach, Trainer and Author.
Her personal story of courage inspires so many others to have courageous conversations. Ruchi shared about the importance of owning your story and how we add value to other peopl...2021-06-0148 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 46: Relationship SellingTwins talk it Up Episode 46: Relationship Selling
How do Commercial Real Estate (CRE) firms grow their portfolio? We welcome Art Putzel, Principal & Broker with Trout Daniel & Associates to speak on this.
Art shares his thoughts about the value of relationship selling and how focusing on interactions with both current and potential clients can lead to incredible success. Building a relationship strategy should be at the heart of every client-centered organization, especially when you factor the length of the sales cycle.
Developing great, long-term relationships will increase the likelihood of repeat business and...2021-05-2552 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 45: Futuring, The Impact of AlignmentTwins Talk it Up Episode 45: Futuring, The Impact of Alignment
Would you like to “go futuring”? This is something that our special guest helps to answer for his clients. We welcome to the program our friend Jerome Bethea aka JB the Wizard. JB the Wizard is a speaker, voice over artist, author, actor, producer and coach. You may have heard his name from various productions, including Prison Break. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, sales leaders and celebrities.
We ask JB how he came to be known as JB...2021-05-1756 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 44: Tech and Modern MentoringTwins Talk it Up Episode 44: Tech and Modern Mentoring
In this Episode, we speak with Microsoft's Vice President of US Channel Sales, Sherlaender "Lani" Phillips. In addition to serving on several Boards and her volunteer work, she also champions Microsoft’s Black and African American partner growth initiative. This initiative also includes their partnership with the Black Channel Partner Alliance (BCPA).
She is completely comfortable with being an example and model for women wanting to thrive in technology. She also believes in providing a platform through her 'Mo...2021-05-1052 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 43: Iron Sharpens Iron, Talk About MentorshipTwins Talk it Up Episode 43: Iron Sharpens Iron, Talk About Mentorship
The title of the latest Twins Talk it Up episode, Iron Sharpens Iron: Talk about Mentorship was taken from the book of Proverbs, chapter 27, verse 17 in the Bible. This was chosen to highlight the focus of our conversation. We are honored to have one of our mentors and good friend Steve Cannon join us. Steve is an author and speaker, and he also serves as an Elder and Minister with the Rise Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.
We...2021-05-041h 00
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 42: Write your StoryTwins Talk it Up Episode 42: Write your Story
In this episode, we speak with our good friend Chris Jones. Chris is an author, business owner and fellow podcast host. His podcast is the same as the name of his book, ‘The Art and Business of Writing.
He works with seasoned professional writers in the area of coaching; and he helps industry leaders and professionals write their books by providing editing, co-authoring or ghost writing services. He shared with us that the process of writing a book is not...2021-04-2742 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 39: Power of AffirmationsTwins Talk it Up Episode 39: Power of Affirmations
In this episode, we speak with James and Becky Zheng. James and Becky are transformation coaches & entrepreneurs who help people live a life of design through education, mentorship, and ministry. James also runs The Morning MindSET Podcast where he shares practical wisdom on how to make proper mind shifts, empowering leaders to accomplish more impact and success in their lives. If you can win the morning, you can seize the day.
Special surprise to learn that Becky is also a...2021-04-0552 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 38: Cloud & Diversity with Tony SafoianTwins Talk it Up Episode 38: Cloud & Diversity with Tony Safoian
In this Episode, we speak with the President and CEO of SADA Systems, Tony Safoian. Sada Systems is a world leading technology consulting and cloud services firm. Tony is also the host of the Cloud N Clear podcast, where he shares his thoughts and insights on the cloud and how cloud services can best support organizations.
Tony shares about his partnership with Google and about experiences with building an incredible organization. He provides his thoughts on the a...2021-03-301h 12
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 37: Storytelling in Content MarketingTwins Talk it Up Episode 37: Storytelling in Content Marketing
In this episode, we speak with Ruthie Bowles of Defy The Status Quo. Defy the Status Quo is a woman, minority and veteran-owned authority marketing consulting firm. As the chief strategist, she focuses on helping organizations create and position their stories to become visible experts in their industries. Did I mention that Ruthie also is a podcaster?
Ruthie speaks on how storytelling is all about connection and that you should begin with the end goal in mind. Authenticity a...2021-03-2257 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 36: Build your Brand RightTwins Talk it Up Episode 36: Build your Brand Right
In this episode, we meet with our good friend and fellow Howard University Bison Shala Graham. Shala is a brand strategist, speaker and writer. Shala shares about the importance of having a solid and effective brand. Your brand is your reputation. You have to be aware of your target audience and then manage that reputation while building upon your brand values. Your Brand is the foundation of your marketing.
Think about the most valued brands in the world a...2021-03-151h 01
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 35: Directing the AirwaysTwins Talk it Up Episode 35: Directing the Airways
In this episode of Twins Talk it Up, we speak with Katlyn Lovelady. Katlyn is an air traffic controller and also serves in the Air National Guard.
Communication skills are vital in the air space. Clarity of speech between Ground Control, the Tower and Aircraft is vital to ensure safety for both crew and the passengers they serve. Regarding intentional listening, Katlyn shared some incredible insight about being able to listen to the silence - that what is not be...2021-03-0956 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 34: Skale up Your PerformanceTwins Talk it Up Episode 34: Skale up Your Performance
In this episode, we speak with Jake Dunlap, CEO of Skaled Consulting. Skaled Consulting helps sales and marketing professionals as well as organizations scale more efficiently by using technology & consulting. We are grateful that Jake was able to join us despite the challenges due to a loss of power that the majority of the State of Texas was experiencing.
Jake shares his thoughts about how the organizations that are thriving are those who pivot quickly to optimize & customize th...2021-03-0255 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 33: Workplace FusionTwins Talk it Up Episode 33: Workplace Fusion
In this episode of Twins Talk it Up, we are joined by our good friend and fellow coach and speaker Gerald Leonard. In addition to being a speaker, Gerald is also a professional bassist, corporate trainer, author and the owner of Principles of Execution.
He has successfully integrated his love for music into his books and consulting practice. He blends the art and appreciation of music into his training, specifically around project management & organizational culture. Next time you listen to yo...2021-02-221h 02
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 31: Improve your voice with AITwins Talk it Up Episode 31: Improve your voice with AI
In this episode of Twins Talk it Up, we speak with Debra Cancro. Debra is the Founder of Voicevibes, an AI-powered practice and coaching platform that helps leaders and sales professionals become more effective communicators and win more deals.
Debra shares from research how professionals are perceived when they speak and how this could impact their overall success. Amazing to learn that people and organizations were 13 times more likely to buy from those they believed were confident. Gr...2021-02-0839 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 30: Carry a Flag, Carry a MessageTwins Talk it Up Episode 30: Carry a Flag, Carry a Message
In this episode of Twins Talk it Up, we speak with my friend Andrew Buerger. Andrew is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and the founder of Jodi's Climb for Hope, which has raised over $850,000 for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Cancer research.
Andrew shares about what lessons can be taken away from leading organizations and climbing mountains. We also dig into his book entitled, Carry a Flag from Pain to Passion. Andrew also talks about the importance of kn...2021-02-0148 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 29: RewiredTwins talk it Up Episode 29: Rewired
Welcome to another episode of Twins Talk it Up. My twin and I are thrilled to have our friend Joel Landi of The Performance Group join us. Joel is a speaker, author and a business performance coach. He is the author of the book, Rewired: Power up your Performance, Relationships & Purpose.
We ask Joel about his professional background and his love for racing motorcycles. We then take a deep dive into his book as he shares why it is so important t...2021-01-251h 06
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 28: MLK DayTwins Talk it Up Episode 28: MLK Day
In this Episode of Twins Talk it Up, we want to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day also known as MLK Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is a day to remember and celebrate his life and his achievements. It is a day to honor his legacy and sacrifice by serving our communities and sharing stories of sacrifice, struggle and victory.
...2021-01-1841 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 27: Servant LeadershipTwins talk it Up Episode 27: Servant Leadership
In this episode of the Twins Talk it Up Podcast, we are joined by my good friend Kevin Johnson. Kevin is a speaker, writer, trainer, pastor, and the CEO of the Johnson Leadership Group.
Today's topic is on Servant Leadership and Kevin is the ideal guest as he has not only authored a book on this; but he also delivers trainings and keynote speeches around what it means to be a servant leader. We ask about his journey and what e...2021-01-1151 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 26: Setting 2021 GoalsTwins talk it Up Episode 26: Setting 2021 Goals
Happy New Year! We are thrilled to begin Season 2 of the Twins Talk it Up Podcast. In this first episode of 2021, we wanted to talk about the importance of setting goals.
We briefly reflect back on 2020: the health pandemic, call for social justice, the struggle for security & sense of normalcy. We then jump into setting goals for this New Year. We challenge you to ask the question of 'What’s next?'
Far too many people wait...2021-01-0458 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 25: Beyond Blending InTwins Talk it Up Episode 25: Beyond Blending In
In this Episode, we are joined by author, speaker and coach Wendy Kim. Wendy is also the owner of Your Dream Realized Coaching.
What would lead a successful corporate professional to leave her field and become a Coach for women of color? She is passionate about empowering and helping women to both find their voice and embrace their identity. She shares about the overall need and benefit to organizations embracing more diversity within their leadership/executive teams. It cannot be...2020-12-2851 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 24: Facial CommunicationTwins talk it Up Episode 24: Facial Communication
In this episode, we are thrilled to spend some time with author, trainer and speaker Dan Hill. Dan is an expert on facial decoding, identifying and capturing emotions and is the President of Sensory Logic.
Dan tells others that he quantifies 'gut reactions' based on peoples' facial expressions. Actions speak louder than words and our body language, specifically our faces 'speak' the loudest. There are 23 expressions on the face that reveal 7 core emotions. Muscle movement in the face reflect interest l...2020-12-211h 11
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 23: Building TrustTwins talk it Up Episode 23: Building Trust
In this episode of Twins Talk it Up, Danny and I welcome Matt Blake. Matt is the President of Blake Consulting and Sales Training. Matt is an incredible leader and supports business owners and professionals with training and coaching.
We asked Matt to define trust and to share about why this is such a critical component in determining the success of a leader. Trust goes both ways as executives and owners need to trust in their people as much as t...2020-12-141h 02
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 22: Integrity in BusinessTwins talk it Up Episode 22: Integrity in Business
In this episode, Danny and I welcome thought leader C Mack. C Mack is a successful business executive who has worked in the Consumer Package Goods, Transportation Services and Financial Services Industries. He has been instrumental as a business strategist and as a mentor to numerous professionals.
We speak so often of key leadership traits and today we dive into perhaps the most vital. Our topic today is around the leadership trait of integrity. We look to define what in...2020-12-081h 09
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 21: The Health Pandemic Led to a VisionTwins talk it Up Episode 21: The Health Pandemic Led to a Vision
In this Twins Talk it Up Episode, we are joined by our good friend Cordell Carter. Cordell is the Executive Director of the Socrates Program with the Aspen Institute. The Socrates Program is a forum for emerging leaders to convene and explore contemporary issues through expert-moderated dialogue. He also serves as a Strategic Advisory Board member at Fvlcrum Fundsll; an organization focused on creating generational wealth in minority communities.
We discuss how the Health Pandemic l...2020-12-0155 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 20: Not giving up on your Sales PeopleTwins talk it Up Episode 20: Not giving up on your Sales People
In this Twins Talk it Up Episode, we are joined by Derek Shebby of Modern Sales Training. We discuss why it's important to never give up on your sales professionals.
We ask the obvious question of what causes sales professionals to quit? They typically come into their sales role to be successful and make money. Perhaps they become disillusioned thinking success would come easier or come sooner. Leadership needs to take responsibility for their sales t...2020-11-261h 02
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 19: Navigating Leadership in Times of DisruptionTwins Talk it Up Episode 19: Navigating Leadership in Times of Disruption
In this Twins Talk it Up episode, we speak with author and corporate trainer Tony Chatman about navigating leadership in times of disruption.
Tony shares the difference between change and disruption. Change can be planned while disruption seemingly comes out of nowhere. Leadership is tested during these times of disruption but they still need to respond. They are considering now only the growth of their organizations, they also have to be considerate of their employees and their emotional an...2020-11-1757 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 17: Twins & Entrepreneurs Keisha Sumner & Kenya-Marie FarmerTwins Talk it Up Episode 17: Twins & Entrepreneurs Keisha Sumner & Kenya-Marie Farmer
In this Twins Talk it Up Episode, we are joined by entrepreneurs and twins Keisha Sumner & Kenya-Marie Farmer.
We first met Keisha and Kenya while we were all students at Howard University. We discuss life growing up as twins and how they ended up collaborating on their joint business venture, Raw Vegan Sistas. Keisha in addition to being a Health & Wellness Coach, spends much of her time with research into the public health sector. Kenya currently i...2020-11-0356 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 16: Conquering Imposter SyndromeTwins talk it Up Episode 16: Conquering Imposter Syndrome
In this Twins Talk it Up Episode we discuss how to conquer imposter syndrome.
What is imposter syndrome? What if I have feelings of being 'found out' or proven to be a 'fraud'?
How can someone conquer imposter syndrome? To combat this, consider the following:
Reframing Taking ownership
Stop comparing
Don't play it safe
Redefine your purpose
...2020-10-2741 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 15: Wakanda Forever, Leadership lessons from Chadwick BosemanTwins talk it Up Episode 15: Wakanda Forever, Leadership lessons from Chadwick Boseman
In this Twins Talk it Up Episode entitled: Wakanda Forever; we take a moment to look back at leadership lessons we can Lessons from Chadwick Boseman.
Chadwick Boseman was a fellow graduate of the incredible Howard University. His dedication to the community and to playing roles so gracefully and powerfully while maintaining his privacy is something to be commended and imitated.
While there are so many leadership lessons we can learn f...2020-10-2032 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 14: Why it's important to know and share your StoryTwins talk it Up Episode 14: Why it's important to know and share your Story
In this Twins Talk it Up Podcast Episode, Danny and I take discuss why it’s important to know and share your Story.
We all love stories. What if I told you that your story needs to be told – that your story needs to be heard? What if your story could inspire others to hold onto to hope?
Great stories can be born from almost anywhere. Your story may start...2020-10-1334 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 13: Twins & Sales Leaders Mike & Steve MerrillTwins talk it Up: Twins & Sales Leaders Mike & Steve Merrill
In this Twins Talk it Up Episode, we are joined by sales leaders Mike & Steve Merrill. The Merrill brothers are not only incredible sales leaders; they are also twins.
We discuss what it was like growing up as twins and how this has supported their professional growth. We discover how they both found their way into having sales careers. Interesting that Steve and Mike worked at the same time in the same company on two different occasions. 2020-10-061h 09
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 12: Celebrate Any and All VictoriesTwinks talk it Up: Celebrate Any and All Victories
In this Episode of the Twins Talk it Up Podcast, we discuss why you should celebrate all the victories in your life. Don't reserve your celebrations for the 'large' and significant victories, but celebrate even the smallest of victories. These are stepping stones.
Do you have a 'Victory Journal'? This is where you write down any and all of your victories. Ask us about the Affirmations Worksheet. This is where you create and state of...2020-09-2947 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 11: Do you need to Warm Up?Twins talk it Up: Do you need to Warm Up?
In this Episode of the Twins Talk it Up Podcast, we discuss the importance of implementing a warm-up routine before you ever 'take the stage'. We discuss if it is even necessary to warm up before you speak.
We take a look at sports, musicians, singers and performers on all levels and if they implement a warm-up routine.
What constitutes a good warm-up? Are there techniques or exercises you can use to warm u...2020-09-2234 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 10: Introduction to the TwinsTwinks talk it Up: Introduction to the Twins
Welcome to the Twins Talk it Up Podcast.
This is a rebrand from the DSB Leadership Speaking podcast to the Twins Talk it Up Podcast.
In this episode, we introduce ourselves to the Podcast universe. We may be genetically the same but we are uniquely different. We love training on leadership and communication concepts and are passionate about our story as twins from multiracial background.
2020-09-1533 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 9: Lessons Learned from the BubbleTwins Talk it Up: Lessons Learned from the Bubble
In this episode, we discuss 5 leadership lessons that can be learned from the NBA bubble. How can we expect companies, organizations, schools and families who are not equipped like the NBA to deal with this health pandemic?
By having a plan to restart the season, there was a greater opportunity for success. NBA took something that was very challenging and was able to make it work. Do you have a plan to navigate these tu...2020-09-0853 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 8: Communicating with EmpathyTwins talk it Up: Communicating with Empathy----more----
If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you.
Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice.
Together, we will explore tips and tools to in...2020-09-0134 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 7: Non-Verbal CommunicationTwins talk it up: Non-Verbal Communication----more----
If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you.
Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice.
Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase bo...2020-08-2826 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 6: How Not to Begin a SpeechTwins Talk it Up: How Not to Begin a Speech
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2020-08-1832 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 5: How to Begin a SpeechTwins talk it Up: How to Begin a Speech
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2020-08-1135 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 4: Essential Qualities of a LeaderTwins Talk it Up: Essential Qualities of a Leader
In light of the current climate, leadership is truly needed. We discuss 5 qualities that we believe are essential for an effective leader. Communication is certainly one of those. What do you suppose the other 4 are?
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Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 3: Conquering NervesTwins Talk it Up: Conquering Nerves
How do you conquer speaking anxiety? While we will cover the fear of speaking in future episodes, we discuss several strategies for conquering nerves. Which of these do you find most helpful?
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Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 2: Expressing GratitudeTwins Talk it Up: Expressing Gratitude
Why can it be so difficult for leaders to use the power of their voice and express their gratitude? 2 simples words of 'thank you' can transform both the leader and the organization.
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Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 1: Intro EpisodeTwins Talk it Up: Introductory Episode
Why the Podcast and who we are.
We are indeed twins. We also happen to be speakers, trainers, coaches, and entrepreneurs. We are passionate about supporting leaders in their growth to becoming more effective communicators.
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