Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Elizabeth McCourt is a Practical-minded Creative, Leadership Expert-Coach, Speaker, Author and President and Founder of the McCourt Leadership Group.  Her newly released novel - Sin in the Big Easy shows her breadth and incredible range as a true Thriver! A background in executive recruiting in financial services for nearly 20 years, she works with high-level individuals and teams as a strategic partner in both their professional and personal goals. Her passion in languages and travel has made global leadership development an important part of her business. Certified in the Hogan Leadership Assessment and in Systemic Team Coaching in addition to group coaching experience with the Kets de Vries Institute (KDVI) GELI 360 tool, she works with people in a holistic way to not only maximize potential but identify triggers that detract from their goals. She's also an adventurer, avid triathlete, longtime yogi and one of two business professionals that actually hope the dress code for an upcoming event is “

Ladan Davia is the founder of BEEYA.com Beeya.com is a website that matches employees with employers (and vice-versa) to save time and money for both parties. The current process to fill or find a position is tedious and expensive; Beeya strives to simplify this process through their unique algorithm by matching employers and employees specific requirements. If the employee can’t find a job with the requirements they want, the algorithm Beeya has will think for them and make suggestions on what other jobs the candidate might succeed in. Learn about her incredible story and amazing company and how they Thrive LOUD everyday!

Ian Karr is the founder of IKA Collective and is living his passion each and every day. Over the last 30 years Ian started a company, created a ton of content, helped networks promote their shows, kept the flying public safe, made YouTube a more valuable company and was the co-host of Jackie’s Joke Hunt on SiriusXM for 8 years. This might be the 'voice-off' episode of Thrive LOUD as Lou and Ian let their great sounding voices roll on this very fun episode of Thrive LOUD.

Cathy Jirak and Gary Quirke, the COO and CEO respectively of QueBIT Consulting, have built an absolutely amazing company as the Trusted Experts in Analytics. Cathy is the Chief Operating Officer for the regional consulting offices, responsible for all of the company’s operations, including sales, service, and support. Catherine is co-partner of QueBIT Consulting and has been in the Enterprise Planning sector since 1996. She also plays a key role in the development of all partner relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace. Gary Quirke is Chief Executive Officer and founder of QueBIT Consulting. A Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, Gary has 20 years’ experience delivering best practice enterprise business analytics solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Gary’s experience with business analytics software dates back to 1991, and he is recognized as an expert in this field. Their combined journey, the team they have built, the culture they have

Author, speaker, coach, entrepreneur, blogger, podcast host and the Chief "Energy" Officer at Ajax Union -- Joe Apfelbaum is Thriving each and every day. His soon-to-be-released book "Average Joe to CEO" details the 7 stages that he grew to become the leader of one of the fastest growing companies in the US. Joe Apfelbaum shares his journey, his beliefs and his passions in this 'chock-full of amazing takeaways' episode.  You'll understand how Joe is focused on helping everyone grow their lives, their businesses and their passions. Listen and Thrive LOUD with Joe.   

Robin Dreeke is a natural born leader. He is the founder and president of People Formula and the Author of The Code of Trust. He is a recognized expert and gifted lecturer in the art of interpersonal communication. From his time at the United States Naval Academy, United States Marine Corps and the FBI he learned that leadership was much more than just telling people what to do: a great leader uses interpersonal skills to influence, rather than command, others. Throughout his life, Robin has received advanced training and experience in the area of social psychology and the practical application of the science behind relationship development. For the past 29 years of his government service, Robin has built highly effective tools for all aspects and stages of interpersonal communication and created a one-of-a-kind formula for success with people.  

Thrive LOUD Minisode of Angela Maiers explaining a mattering exercise she does and how it is important to remember that "you are enough! The full length interview of this Thrive LOUD classic episode can be found by clicking THIS LINK

Jena Axelrod has been Thriving since she left the womb.  She's been a stand-up comic, top-performing sales performer, amazing sales coach, and now an independent film that is turning heads. Her surreal independent documentary, Absurdity of Certainty pokes fun of how we see the world. With theoretical quantum physicist Dr. F. David Peat we explore what it means that innovations like maps, clocks, Newton's Laws contributed to a Rise of Certainty in our thinking, and how innovations like Quantum Uncertainty and Chaos Theory lead to a Rise of Uncertainty. As The Observer and The Observed cannot be separated in quantum theory, so Director Jena Axelrod and the film crew join David's family and Pari's townspeople for discussions over shared Tuscan dinners, meals which embody the holism for which the film advocates. Jena catches up with Lou on this fun, insightful and entertaining episode of Thrive LOUD.

C. Lee Smith is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, sales and culture expert, leadership and management consultant. He is President and CEO of SalesFuel - a company he founded in 1989. Lee is a foremost expert in data-driven talent development, selling with research, executive leadership and a Jeffrey Gitomer Certified Advisor. Lee is a frequent speaker at regional and national sales conferences. He's also an avid cyclist –frequently crushing 60-100 mile rides for cancer and diabetes research and several other nonprofit causes. In addition, Lee is a huge fan of Meatballs and spaghetti and Hazelnut Cannolis…and Thrives LOUD everyday!  Enjoy this great conversation with Lee.

Gary Mendel is an entrepreneur, technologist, innovator, blackbelt, bass player, bike lover, founder of Yopine and WineGame and is always thinking about what’s next.. This interview is around 25 years in the making. Gary and Lou were in the same start group back at what is now Accenture back in NYC – as two young energetic new to the business world connectors.  Lou has ear-marked Gary to come on Thrive LOUD from the very beginning. Gary kicks off 2018's amazing lineup of guests that will come on Thrive LOUD.

In 2017 I listened and learned. I’ve been listening all year to clients, prospects, thought leaders, innovators, risk takers, authors, speakers, top performers and simply amazing people.  And from them I learned. I learned.. people truly want to learn how to connect; that ‘mattering’ is as important as food, water and shelter; that difference makers need to be edgy and awesome. I learned.. killing squirrels, figuratively, is a good thing in business; you need to be strategic about everything you do and sometimes UNDER THINK IT; you CAN start from the mailroom and make it all the way to the top. I learned... companies need connecting cultures to truly thrive; the power of magic words; that Pickle Ball is a real thing; that Nice Guys DO finish First! I learned... everyday for a start-up CEO is either a 1 or a 10; you need to be willing to eat anything; you can gain confidence over coffee and great ideas can spurn from having too much of it. I learned... Love is the #1 motivator and you need to fo

Dr. Marissa Slaven is a mother, daughter, sister, palliative care doctor, environmentalist and now an author. She's taken her years in a very challenging area of medicine and has shifted her passion for writing, storytelling and the environment into a young adult speculative thriller called Code Blue  This  mystery is set in a not-so-distant future where rising temperatures and sea levels have dramatically reshaped the world in which we live. Marissa keeps you hanging page after page as the story unfolds. It’s Nancy Drew meets The Day After Tomorrow with romance, science and plenty of action. Code Blue comes out on Earth Day (April 22, 2018); however, PRE-ORDERS on AMAZON will be available starting January 22, 2018.  -- For more info on book release date and possibly more trailers please  check out Marissa's Book News site. Get a chance to learn more about Marissa in this educational, inspiring and fun conversation with Lou on Thrive LOUD.    

Here's a "Thrive LOUD Microsode" on a fun message about 'focusing' from Jeffrey Hayzlett's first interview on Thrive LOUD.   Be Brief, Be Bright Be Gone

Ben Lieberman is a veteran of Wall Street for 25 years for some of the most venerable banks in the world and is the author of two best selling novels.  Today, Ben Lieberman is leading a crusade against distracted driving. After his son Evan was killed in a crash involving a distracted driver six years ago, Ben wants to find a way to stop drivers from texting and driving before other teens are killed. Ben and his wife Debbie are on the board of directors of an organization called the Alliance Combating Distracted Driving -- education, legislation and enforcement working together to eliminate this destructive impairment. Listen to Ben share his story, the scary statistics around distracted driving, the advances in technology about the 'textalyzer' and the strides ACDD are making with legislators to enact Evan's Law - the first legislation brought forth to keep distracted drivers off the road.

Thrive LOUD turns 50!  To celebrate we brought back some of the amazing guests to see what they've been up to since their episode aired on Thrive LOUD. Enjoy this very fun conversation with: Angela Maiers (Episode #003) Doug Sandler (Episode #013) Phil M. Jones (Episode #014) Stacey Hanke (Episode #015) Anna Minnes (Episode #021) Phil Gerbyshak (Episode #026)  

The real folks that keep Thrive LOUD Thriving are the amazing interns from the Communication Department at Cornell University.  In this episode, the interns grab the mic and pull back the curtain to share their thoughts, ideas and suggestions about the show. Allie Kemp, Michelle Kim, Ella Ekstrom and a special appearance by former intern Shirley Xu get  interviewed by Lou and have a very fun conversation. Enjoy!

20 years of taking advantage of change to build strategies that make his clients' competitors jealous. Adam Pierno builds brands that relate to consumers and sell by side-stepping bullshit and finding what is meaningful.  Adam Pierno is the head of strategy at Santy as well as the founder of Instil Strategy Training. Adam has worked with companies such as: Bona, Delta Air Lines, Domino's Pizza, Dunkin' Donuts, Harvest Snaps, Mercedes-Benz, Pocky, Verizon His specialties are: Strategy, Branding, Consumer Research; Connecting integrated brand components in meaningful ways through Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Media and Social. Adam is also the author of the book Under Think It and has a fun podcast show about Food & Restaurant Marketing.    

Dr. Sharon Livingston is an amazing coach and thought leader.  She is President of The Livingston Center for Professional Coaching and Co-Founder of ICCA - The International Coach Certification Alliance She has personally interviewed over 62,000 people from all walks of life on every topic you can imagine, with perhaps the exception of Deli Sandwiches. Has appeared on TV and radio numerous times and published in many periodicals including CBS Radio, Ramblin With Gamblin, New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, NY Daily News, Delta Sky, Wall Street Journal, Success Magazine Creator of Proprietary Creative Techniques for Helping Clients Attain Their Goals Creator of IconiCards(R) system for understanding Personal Brand Archetypes. Known for breakthroughs in Emotional Marketing. Enjoy this fun conversation with the coach's coach!

Monique Nelson is Chair and CEO of UniWorld Group, Inc. (UWG), the longest-standing multicultural advertising agency in the world. Headquartered in Brooklyn NY with offices in Detroit, Atlanta, Memphis and Miami UWG works with numerous esteemed clients and global brands. She is an inspiring leader not only at her company, but also with many charities, causes and groups she’s involved with within her community. A leader, motivator and a true Thriver - listeners are certain to enjoy how Monique truly celebrates uniqueness.  

Dr. James Kelley is today's global renaissance man.  He's lived all over the world and has taught, consulted, coached, lectured and motivated hundred of professionals in the roles as a professor, author, speaker and podcaster. His book, The Crucible's Gift:5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity, develops an Authentic Leadership Model, that will help you become a more authentic leader. Through the stories of 90-plus executives, you learn how these leaders use their own crucibles to become more self-aware, compassionate, relatable, and lead with integrity.  Thrive LOUD listeners please enjoy this episode of the bow-tie wearin’, smooth talkin’ and an even smoother domed Dr. James Kelley.