The Making a Marketer podcast covers marketing and business strategy & tactics for all experience levels. We have top industry marketing experts on our shows, and we have a great time! Hosted by Megan Powers and Jen (Cole) Larsen since 2017. If you’d like to be on the show, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/MaMInfoForm
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😴Are you suffering from Zoom fatigue? 💍Is engagement your #1 problem on virtual? 👩🏾🏫Do you want to lead the most engaging virtual meetings? 👂🏽Then you want the Engaging Virtual Meetings Podcast, the sure-fire, latest podcast on how to thrive on virtual. 📖Hosted by the #1 Amazon Hot-New Release author of Engaging Virtual Meetings, John Chen.
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Ultimate Guide To Virtual Event Production In 2025 with Jim Fuhs
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40:27Jim Fuhs is the President of Fuhsion Marketing, a seasoned digital marketing consultant, and a retired Marine LtCol with over 30 years of business and social media experience. Jim has a unique approach to marketing that fuses Marine Corps Leadership with next-level digital marketing, offering his clients a perspective that sets him apart from the r…
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Content that Connects: The Substack Effect with Jim Fuhs
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37:56In this episode, we welcome back Jim Fuhs who has been on our show a few different times (including reunions). We dive deep into the world of Substack on this one. Join us as Jim shares his insights on how this platform can empower marketers and creators to build authentic communities and foster direct relationships with their audience (very differ…
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How To Be An Engaging Podcast Guest with Adriana Baer
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40:56Adriana Baer is a public speaking coach for leaders and rising leaders. Her mission is to help clients claim their stage, radiate confidence and charisma, propel their career, and increase their impact. With over 20 years as a professional theater director and arts leader, Adriana brings a unique perspective and a practical and actionable set of to…
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Chatbot Copywriting: Keeping It Human with Kelly Mirabella
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42:22In this final episode of Season 8(!), we welcome back the incredible Kelly Noble Mirabella, a digital marketing expert renowned for her expertise in AI chat marketing. With over a decade of experience, Kelly shares her insights on the evolution of chatbots and the unique art of chatbot copywriting, emphasizing the importance of creating conversatio…
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How To Get People To Turn On Their Cameras with Dr. Jeffrey Magee, CSP
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48:15Dr. Jeffrey Magee has been called one of today's leading "Leadership & Marketing Strategists." Jeff works with C-Suite, Business Leaders, Military Generals & CEO2CEO Peer Groups across America. Hard Work and Dedication Imagine being able to reboot your life, beginning at this very moment, given all you know and mentally possess. Imagine if you coul…
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Why Failing Is An Important Part Of Success with Gina Mollicone-Long
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44:29Gina Mollicone-Long helps people get what they want. Academically trained in engineering, philosophy and the intersection of science and spirit, Gina brings a wealth of knowledge and information to her process. Extensively trained in modern and ancient performance techniques, Gina aggregates their teachings and shows people how to make powerful tra…
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How To Organically Grow Your Brand In 2025 with Dan Shinder
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50:02Dan Shinder has built a global presence with over 1 million active followers online reaching 100 million people a year each year since 2013 and growing by thousands more each week from over 130 countries using content marketing on social media and brand-building strategies he developed while growing a lifestyle brand, Drum Talk TV. The high-level o…
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Unlock NEW Secrets Behind (Ugly) Ad Development with Tony Christensen
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50:55In this milestone episode 175 of Making a Marketer, we are thrilled to (finally) welcome Tony Christensen, co-founder of Brick Social, to discuss the evolving landscape of digital advertising. Join us as we explore the intriguing concept of "ugly ads" and why they can outperform polished campaigns in today's market. Scrappy? Solo creator? It is a W…
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What Are You Grateful For In 2023 | The Engagement Show Hosted by Roger Haskett and John Chen
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21:51The Engagement Show is the latest tips and tricks from 2 masters of in-person and virtual engagement. Today's Theme: Celebration Contact Roger at [email protected] http://www.engagementunlimited.ca Click http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/meet to meet John Chen. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also…
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The Rise of Virtual Reality in Real Estate with Christine McCarron
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29:36Christine McCarron went from less than $0 to a 7-figure net worth starting at age 50 thanks to real estate investing. Through her coaching, courses, podcasts and books, she loves sharing what she's learned to help other women exceed their expectations and create a legacy. In this episode, we discuss the following: 💪 How she find the courage in her …
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What happened in The Engaging Conference | The Engagement Show Hosted by Roger Haskett and John Chen
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24:17In this episode, John and Roger talk about The Engaging Conference! Contact Roger at [email protected] http://www.engagementunlimited.ca Click http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/meet to meet John Chen. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d r…
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Is AI Driving Human Connection in Face-to-Face Events Dave Stevens and Tahira Endean
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1:02:42In this episode, we dive into the awesome world of events with two industry leaders, Tahira Endean and Dave Stevens. Join us as they share their insights on the intersection of AI and human connection in the event space, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face interactions in an increasingly digital world. Learn About... - The Role of AI in Even…
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The Future of Podcasting: What You Need to Know in 2024 with Vernon Ross
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35:31Vernon is an author, speaker, podcast strategist and digital marketer. His areas of expertise are internal and private podcast, content strategy, training, and branding. Vernon speaks at industry events as a session leader, podcast expert, and keynotes on the subjects of branding, podcasting, digital marketing, and training. In this episode, we dis…
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Is AI Engaging? | The Engagement Show Hosted by Roger Haskett and John Chen
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21:26In this episode, John and Roger talk about AI! Contact Roger at [email protected] http://www.engagementunlimited.ca Click http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/meet to meet John Chen. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. …
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From Transaction to True Connection with Christina Garnett
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54:23In this episode, we are delighted to welcome back Christina Garnett, a fractional chief customer officer and CX strategist, who shares her insights on the evolving landscape of marketing and customer experience. With her extensive background in community-building and emotional intelligence, Christina discusses the importance of authenticity in a wo…
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The Power of Connection on Virtual Communication with Justin Breen
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31:01Justin Breen is the Founder/CEO of the exclusive connectivity platform BrEpic Network and global PR firm BrEpic Communications. His newest book, Epic Life, features a foreword from Dr. Peter Diamandis and has been the No. 1 overall book for sales on Amazon Kindle. It also recently made the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller lists. In this…
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Best Practices That Will Make You A More Engaging Keynote Speaker with Pamela Paterson
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35:49Pamela Paterson, CBAP, PMP, is an international best-selling author and a senior IT business analyst consultant, having worked with +50 organizations, including Red Cross, KPMG, PwC, Hewlett-Packard, and the federal government. She is an award-winning speaker, has presented at +200 events, including technology and IIBA chapters and conferences in t…
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Two-time best-seller author with his work featured by the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Success Magazine and even Costco magazine. A professional magician who has performed from the Sydney Opera House to Paris to Las Vegas. And a Philanthropist that founded the Miracles & Magic Foundation serving children. He believes life is about moments – and w…
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Craft your YouTube Playbook with Desiree Martinez
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41:51In this episode, we are excited to welcome a digital marketing expert to share her insights on leveraging YouTube for business growth. As the founder and fractional CMO of The Kast Agency, Desiree has a wealth of knowledge on creating effective marketing strategies that resonate with audiences and drive measurable results. Learn About... - The Evol…
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The Best Virtual Sales Advice for Small Businesses with Carny Kopp
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49:06Caryn is the Chief Door Opener® at Kopp Consulting whose Door Opener® Service has helped thousands secure initial meetings at the Executive Level in almost every major company. Caryn Kopp has been dubbed the Chief Door Opener® because she gets her clients “in the door” with their prospects. Caryn’s senior business developers known as Kopp Door Open…
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Rugby Scrum to Hollywood Fun: Discipline & Brand Development with ConRoy Smith
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28:23In this episode, we were pumped to welcome ConRoy Smith! An absolute multi-hyphenate, he's a multi-talented actor, musician, and veteran fitness coach who shared his inspiring journey from professional athlete to the entertainment industry. With an extensive background in rugby and coaching, ConRoy shares how the discipline and resilience he cultiv…
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Ultimate Guide For Engaging Fundraising Event Attendees with Larry J. Snyder
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49:12Larry J Snyder is a Redmond WA. based, Hands On Philanthropist providing support to domestic and international causes. Larry typically partners with charities for which he has a personal connection, especially those that honor his extraordinary late mother and father. In this episode, we discuss the following: ❤️ The genesis of Love Lahaina Luau 😉 …
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Top Engagement Fails and How To Fix them | The Engagement Show Hosted by Roger Haskett and John Chen
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18:02In this episode, John and Roger talk about top engagement fails and how to fix them! Contact Roger at [email protected] http://www.engagementunlimited.ca Click http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/meet to meet John Chen. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcas…
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Pitch Perfect: Crafting Your Yes with Cassie Tucker
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32:43In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Cassie Tucker, a marketing strategist and storyteller, to discuss the art of pitching yourself effectively for a job, a project, being a podcast guest -- you name it. With a rich background in both agency work and now being out on her own, Cassie shares her insights on how to craft compelling pitches that …
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An Ultimate Guide To Creating Memorable Events with Mindy Bomonti
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36:05Mindy Bomonti is the creator of memorable, comfortably-elegant events and campaigns that enhance key relationships through a human-centric approach to planning while achieving data-supported KPIs and amplifying thought leadership to the targeted audience. Mindy started in the hospitality industry as the receptionist at CRG Events and quickly became…
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NACE AAPI - The Journey of the Destination featuring CEO John Chen
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59:10The AAPI Caucus will share our personal journeys, travel experiences, self-discovery, and the process of achieving goals of being AAPI. Our stories of growth, challenges, resilience, and the unique paths that have led us to where we are today will surely enlighten everyone in the room that we are not alone in our journey. This month hear from John …
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No Fluff Strategies for Marketing to Hispanic Communities
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38:44In this episode, we are excited to welcome Susana Mendoza, a seasoned journalist and media contributor, to discuss effective strategies for reaching Spanish-speaking audiences. With over a decade of experience in major Spanish-language outlets, Susana shares her insights on navigating the complexities of the Hispanic media landscape and how brands …
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What Its Like To Be Brave After 50 with Lisa Niver
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49:56Lisa Niver is the author of Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty and an award-winning travel expert who has explored 101 countries and six continents. Discover her articles in publications from AARP: The Magazine and AAA Explorer to WIRED and Wharton Magazine, as well as her site WeSaidGoTravel. For her print, pod…
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The Best Engagement Tips For Your Next Virtual Event with Alex Hitt
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40:21Alex is the Founder & Community Manager of OBN Events, an online event hosting, marketing, and management company. In this conversation he spoke about networking, events promotions and what are the most common struggles that event hosts face. He also shared some advice on how to sell through your events & have people attending them again & again. I…
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How To Host Better Virtual Meetings For Salespeople with Jennifer Simpson
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42:16Jennifer Simpson is a wife, mother, 20-year quota crushing sales leader and EmpowerMentor with decades of been-there-done-that experience and let's-not-do-that-again life lessons to share. Her EmpowerMentor mission helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs, exhausted executives, and stressed sales producers uncover and unleash their natural sales superpowers…
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Talking Podcasting with Legendary Podcast Hall of Famer Lou Mongello
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36:12In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome the inspiring Lou Mongello, a Podcast Hall of Fame inductee and the founder and host of the WDW Radio podcast. Lou shares his remarkable journey from attorney to Disney expert, discussing how he transformed his passion for Disney into a successful multi-platform brand. With over 800 episodes of the acclai…
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Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating Thriving Virtual & Hybrid Conferences with Amanda Lea Kaiser
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31:29Amanda Lea Kaiser is a keynote speaker and author of Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community. Through her extensive research, Amanda is at the forefront of exploring how attendee engagement is rapidly changing within communities. Find Amanda at https://amandaleakaiser.com, LinkedIn /amandakaiser , and Face…
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(Re-Release) Customer Experience IS Marketing with Dan Gingiss
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46:31Re-release time! We are re-sharing some of our BEST shows that a.) New listeners just have to hear and b.) Long-time listeners can benefit from hearing again. This one with Dan is one of those. "Feedback is a gift and as long as you’re willing to take it." -- In this episode, we welcome the always insightful and delightful (and newly minted Certifi…
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How To Be Better In Public Speaking Like A Pro with Milo Shapiro
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42:28In 2000, Milo left fifteen years in Information Technology to pursue his passion: applying improvisation to business practices and personal development. Through his teamwork course “TEAMprovising” , he creates team connectedness, improved communication and boosted innovation (programmers at Sempra Energy, engineers at Qualcomm...even surgeons at AO…
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Designing Experiences In The Age Of Human Transformation with Don Jones
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48:45Over the past 34 years, Don Jones has achieved a reputation as one of the foremost designers of sophisticated, story-driven behavioral learning in the world. His company Experience It Inc. is called on by organizations in over 78 countries to help them transform their organizational curriculum from passive content into immersive experiences both in…
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No Fear Networking: Build Meaningful Connections with Michaela Alexis
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42:45In this episode, we reunite with the incredible Michaela Alexis, a well-known LinkedIn trainer and personal branding expert, to dive deep into the transformative journey of networking without fear. With her new book, "No Fear Networking," Michaela shares her personal experiences with social anxiety and how she turned her challenges into opportuniti…
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The Most Valuable Lessons She Learned From The Past Years With My First Podcast Guest, Kellee Frankline, PhD
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47:36Kellee is our first guest on the Engaging Virtual Meetings Podcast and now she’s back for our 100th episode! Kellee Franklin is passionate about big ideas and disrupting the status quo. She has helped numerous clients across industries dream more, think differently, drive change, and produce better business outcomes through her creative consulting …
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The Best Virtual Meeting Tools for Lawyers with Jeffrey Liang
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40:47Jeff assists small businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals with transactional, corporate, estate planning, and probate issues. Jeff also dedicates his practice to helping business owners, nonprofit boards, and individuals, who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color ("BIPOC"), navigate barriers within the legal system wi…
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How To Design Memorable Virtual And Hybrid Experiences with Phil Mershon
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30:19Phil Mershon is the director of experience for Social Media Examiner. He's been designing the Social Media Marketing World experience for over a decade. Drawing from over 25 years in creating customized events, Phil loves to create memorable moments and transformational experiences. In addition, Phil is a jazz saxophonist, a pickleball enthusiast, …
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(Re-Release) How to Ask the Right Questions with Angus Nelson
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54:58In this episode, we revisit one of the most popular episodes (top 4 all-time!) from the archives, featuring the inspiring and ever-insightful Angus Nelson, who dives deep into the art of asking the right questions. Originally aired as episode 90, this conversation is SUPER relevant as it explores the power of curiosity in communication and its impa…
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Surprising Ways To Use Technology For Toastmasters And Beyond with Nerdmaster Merlyn Miller
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40:25Merlyn Miller has lived most of his life in Washington state. He worked for 20 years as a database developer and now takes care of his parents and attends Toastmasters meetings. He is a member of 2 Toastmasters clubs, Including one online. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🧔♂️ Merlyn Miller’s background 😋 Creating Toastmasters but online …
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How to Create Engagement in your Next Meeting | The Engagement Show Hosted by Roger Haskett and John Chen
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22:00In this episode, John and Roger go BEHIND THE SCENES on how to create engagement in your next meeting! Contact Roger at [email protected] http://www.engagementunlimited.ca Click http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/meet to meet John Chen. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and re…
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Boosting Your Brand Impact with Courtney Stanley
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40:45In this episode, host Megan Powers sits down with the dynamic Courtney Stanley to explore the multifaceted concept of brand impact. Courtney offers insights into how personal and corporate brands can evolve and thrive in an ever-changing landscape. Learn About... - Defining Brand Identity: Discover the three key components of personal branding: sel…
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Engaging Meetings | Hosted by Debra Eckerling with John Chen, Phil Mershon & Bobbie Carlton
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1:09:51This week, Debra Eckerling had a fun and engaging conversation with Bobbie Carlton of Innovation Women; John Chen, Engaging Virtual Meetings, and Phil Mershon, author of Unforgettable on GoalChatLive. The topic: Engaging Meetings. Deb and her guests shared why they love events, how they got started in the event space, and much more. They also had a…
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From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Leveraging Your Flamingo Advantage with Katie Hornor
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33:35In this episode, we are joined by the inspiring entrepreneur Katie Hornor, who shares her unique perspective on embracing individuality in business through the metaphor of flamingos. Katie’s journey began with a serendipitous encounter with these colorful birds, leading her to help entrepreneurs recognize and celebrate their unique purpose. Learn A…
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Openness to experience: Everything you need to know with Tara Brown
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56:20Tara Brown performs clean and family-friendly comedy across the country. The nationally touring headlining comedians she has shared stages with have included Theo Von, Ilana Glazer, Cristela Alonzo, Josh Wolf, Jon Reep, Jeff Allen, Ryan Hamilton, Preacher Lawson, Janelle James, Karen Mills, John Crist, Jimmie “JJ Walker, and the late John Witherspo…
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Simple Ways To Create Psychological Safety In Your Meetings | The Engagement Show Hosted by Roger Haskett and John Chen
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26:00The Engagement Show is the latest tips and tricks from 2 masters of in-person and virtual engagement. Today's Theme: Psychological Safety Contact Roger at [email protected] http://www.engagementunlimited.ca Click http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/meet to meet John Chen. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a fri…
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How To Create A Better Virtual Meeting Experience with Lucie Agolini
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44:55Lucie Agolini is a designer of digital products, and joyful visual experiences ... Her mission is to design premium visual experiences that exceed expectations, pack a whole lot of joy, and inspire others to make the world a more visual place. In this episode, we discuss the following: 😍 How to insert joy through visual design and interactive exerc…
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Digging into Grounded Confidence with Megan Powers
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14:02In this rare and brief solo episode, host Megan Powers takes us through the concept of grounded confidence, referencing the theory shared in Brene' Brown's book "Atlas of the Heart." Megan gives some of her personal background, including her unique upbringing as the youngest of nine children and how it shaped her extroverted personality and approac…
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How to Retire Early: Everything You Need to Know with Michael Quan
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43:24Michael Quan is a personal finance educator, financial coach, and speaker based in San Diego, California. He's on a mission to help others achieve financial freedom while ensuring they find joy within the journey. Michael achieved F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence, Retirement Early) at the age of 36 through a combination of saving & investing, entre…
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