Sinopsis
CEO Podcasts consists of CEO Chat (CC), I AM CEO (IAM) & CBNation.TV (TV) podcast episodes. Value packed episode including interviews & resources for CEOs, entrepreneurs, startups founders & business owners. The CEO Chat episodes are our long-form episodes w/ interviews and digital marketing resources. The I AM CEO episodes are laser focused (about 16 min.) w/ interviews & a discussion about what it means to be a CEO. Powered by Blue 16 Media & CBNation.co. Hosted by Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
Episodios
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IAM1856 - Founder Helps Teach Women Leadership Skills to Enable Positive Change
13/09/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this IAMCEO Podcast episode, we are introduced to Lynn Whitbeck, the founder and CEO of Petite2Queen. She commits her work towards teaching women leadership skills with the aim of enabling them to live richer and fuller lives. CEO Story: Lynn, who has served in various executive leadership roles throughout her career, leverages her extensive experiences and successes to foster positive change for women. Business Service: Petite2Queen is a platform known for guiding women to tap into their intrinsic strength, making its services pivotal in the personal development of women professionals and leaders worldwide. CEO Hack: Lynn is a staunch believer in affirmations and their power to stimulate positive outlook and change. CEO Nugget: Being open to different approaches and perspectives is essential, as per Lynn. She encourages pursuing an active approach to gaining a variety of viewpoints. CEO Defined: For Lynn, being a CEO means being a thought leader, change age
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IAM1855 - Pharmacist and Leadership Trainer Encourages People To Be Their Best
12/09/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, we get to hear from Dr. Jerrica Dodd, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, coach, and leader who founded Your Pharmacy Advocate, LLC. CEO Story: Dr. Dodd has an illustrious career as a pharmacist spanning 21 years, during which time she transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship after a 17-year stint in the pharmaceutical industry, serving in multiple roles within Medical Affairs. Currently, she is enrolled in the Institute of Functional Medicine, aiming to bring a functional perspective to the pharmaceutical management of patients. Business Service: At Your Pharmacy Advocate, LLC, Dr. Dodd focuses on leveraging her experience in pharmacy and leadership training to inspire people to be their best and make the most of every life opportunity. CEO Hack: Dr. Dodd recommends the book "No BS Time Management for Entrepreneurs." CEO Nugget: She acknowledges that not all days are successful or easy; this is a part of the entrepreneuri
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IAM1854 - Speaker and Trainer Connects With Audiences For Magic in Leadership
11/09/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, the guest is Summer Jelinek, an engaging speaker and trainer with over 20 years of leadership experience. As a recognized leader in the field, Summer has worked with renowned companies including Walt Disney World, Disney Institute, and H-E-B/Central Market. She specializes in connecting with audiences worldwide, offering valuable insights on leadership development. During her interview, Summer shares her personal approaches and learnings about leadership, time management, and the definition of CEOs. CEO Hack: Summer talks about being creative and flexible with time management. She acknowledges the importance of utilizing time efficiently and effectively, leveraging her organizational skills and adaptability. CEO Nugget: With the phrase "manage yourself first," Summer highlights the importance of self-leadership before leading others. She believes that a strong foundation of self-leadership provides a clearer direction a
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IAM1853 - Co-Founder Specializes in Executive Leadership Recruitment
10/09/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of I AM CEO Podcast, the spotlight shines on Debra Young, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Sheer Velocity, LLC, a global retained executive search firm based in Denver, Colorado. Debra established Sheer Velocity in 2012, successfully growing the organization into a global enterprise with offices spread across the country and connections in 40 countries worldwide through INAC Global Executive Search. Under Debra's stewardship, Sheer Velocity is retained by different organizations to assist in finding highly specific executive leadership talent. Through their unique search process, Sheer Velocity has established itself as a thought leader in the executive recruitment space. During the interview, Debra shares: CEO Hack: The importance of staying open and humble and maintaining a growth mindset CEO Nugget: The belief that life and business revolve around relationships and explores how one can assist others CEO Defined: For Debra, being a CEO m
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IAM1852 - Leadership Coach Increases Value Generating Capabilities
09/09/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, the focus is on Edoardo Binda Zane, a leadership coach and communication trainer. Edoardo helps leaders and teams develop the necessary skills and tools to excel in dynamic and changing markets by increasing their value-generating capabilities. Throughout his career, Edoardo has worked on and led numerous 7-figure projects. He now combines that experience with various other areas of expertise to enhance teams' and individuals' skills. In the interview, Edoardo shares the following insights: CEO Hack: Writing down things you're thankful for CEO Nugget: Nobody cares about you; people want to listen to what you can do for them CEO Defined: Having the enjoyment and impact of being responsible for yourself Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE. I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.c
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IAM1851 - Author Derives Lessons on Historical Leadership
08/09/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, Jan-Benedict ("JB") Steenkamp, a marketing professor at the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School and a renowned author, is featured. Steenkamp, ranked in the global top 0.1% across all sciences by a Stanford University study, has authored several books for business practitioners. His most recent publication is "Time to Lead: Lessons for Today's Leaders from Bold Decisions that Changed History." Amid global crisis and leadership challenges, Steenkamp believes that one can learn valuable lessons from great historical figures who often faced massive hurdles themselves. He has conducted executive seminars and guest lectures on all continents, targeting various organizations including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. During the interview, Steenkamp shares the following insights: CEO Hack: Taking leadership tests to evaluate and improve one's leadership c
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IAM1850 - Leadership Coach Helps Teams Learn, Adapt, and Transform
07/09/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode of the IAMCEO Podcast features the interview with Kvon Tucker, CEO, and Founder of Consciously, a purpose-driven Executive and Leadership Coaching firm. Kvon Tucker is a professional learning and leadership development expert who has dedicated a considerable part of his life to aiding leaders, teams, and organizations in learning, adapting, and transforming. Tucker has made significant contributions to leaders at Netflix and Amazon, where he helped them adapt to hyper-growth and extensive scale through experiential learning and coaching. Currently, he oversees Manager and Leadership Development for Google's Staffing organization. He focuses on designing experiential learning and coaching leaders to help Google grow. Tucker shares his CEO Hack as "owning his mornings" to get a productive start to the day. His CEO Nugget advises others to be easy on themselves since progress takes time, and setbacks are part of the journey. He defines a CEO as a chan
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IAM1849 - Best-selling Author Helps Build Great Leadership Teams
06/09/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This podcast episode features Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, the founder of Fertile Ground Communications. Marie is an experienced writer and marketing communications coach. Her work revolves around helping clients identify what makes them distinctive and assisting them in sharing that uniqueness with the world. Her expertise includes creating engaging websites that highlight company culture, ghostwriting to position clients as experts in their fields, and coaching leaders on how to strengthen their communication skills and leadership. Marie has two podcasts. One called "Finding Fertile Ground" that showcases resilience stories from historically excluded populations, and the other, "Companies that care," focuses on business leaders striving to make a positive impact. Regarding her journey, after spending 28 years in the corporate world, Marie reinvented herself and decided to start her own company. Her brand name reflects her personal journey of discovery - finding h
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IAM1848 - Founder Helps Her Clients on How to Strengthen Communications and Leadership
05/09/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode of the IAMCEO Podcast features Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, the founder of Fertile Ground Communications. Marie is an experienced writer and marketing communications coach who enjoys connecting people and resources and solves seemingly impossible problems. Her company offers a wide range of services, including guiding clients in discovering their unique qualities and helping them communicate these to the world, creating compelling websites that showcase company culture, implementing world-class sustainability and community engagement strategies, helping clients to position themselves as experts in their fields via ghostwriting, crafting communications aimed at boosting employee engagement, and coaching leaders and executives on strengthening their communications and leadership. Marie also has two podcasts: "Finding Fertile Ground," which features resilience stories from historically excluded populations, and "Companies that Care," which highlights busin
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IAM1847 - Founder Improves Leadership Skills in a Fun Way
04/09/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode of I AM CEO Podcast features Mary Lemmer, the founder of Improve. Mary's company is dedicated to improving leadership and personal lives using improv comedy techniques, all backed by research. As per Mary's own words, they provide "M&Ms laced with vitamins" - beneficial lessons in a fun format. Mary hails from Michigan and her family originated from Italy. Mary started her entrepreneurial journey at a very young age by selling Italian water ice at events, parties, and festivals - a summer business that's still growing after 20 years. Mary's business experiences in her early life led her to business school, venture capitals, and later, improv comedy classes which have enriched her life and her business perspective. The services offered by Mary's company, Improve, involve enhancing leadership, innovation, problem-solving skills, growth, and team culture. The secret sauce is creating a psychological space that allows individuals to play around and
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IAM1846 - Retired Calvin Klein CEO Shares His Knowledge on Business, Service and Leadership
03/09/2023 Duración: 12minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode of the CEO Podcast features Tom Murry, the retired CEO of Calvin Klein. Throughout his 17-year term, he led the brand's growth from $2.8 billion to $8 billion. Prior to joining Calvin Klein, Tom Murry had an extensive career working with iconic fashion brands such as Tahari and Evan Piccone. Murry shares his wisdom about business, leadership, and creating a career that serves others while being something to take pride in. He upholds a no-nonsense approach gained from working with the most recognized names in the fashion industry and business leaders. During the episode, Murry talked about his CEO hack – his book that contains his knowledge and experiences. His CEO nugget emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with talented individuals and having clear goals and objectives. When asked to define what being a CEO meant to him, he described it as a role that entailed a great deal of responsibility. Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our
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IAM1845 - Founder Helps Clients Build Relationships Through Social Media
02/09/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode titled "IAM843- Founder Helps Clients Build Relationships Through Social Media" features Lisa Nicholls, the founder of Tira! Strategies. Lisa is a skilled networker and community builder who specializes in forming genuine connections with people both offline and online. With her consultancy, she helps small business owners navigate the complex world of social media and leverage relationship-building and communication strategies to establish meaningful connections with customers. In the podcast episode, Lisa shares insights, including the importance of finding support in both business and personal life. She also defines being a CEO as having autonomy to make decisions and being the leader one wants to be. Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE. I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ thi
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IAM1844 - Nutrition Expert Helps Others Manage Their Health and Improving Their Wellness
01/09/2023 Duración: 15minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In the episode of CEO Podcasts featuring Elizabeth Shaw, she discusses her journey as a nutrition expert and how she helps others manage their health and improve their wellness. Here are some additional highlights from the episode: Elizabeth's Background: She explains her background in nutrition and how she became passionate about breaking down complex nutrition science into simple, actionable steps for everyday people. Elizabeth is committed to helping others understand the role of wholesome food in achieving optimal health. The Importance of Balance: Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between work and personal life. She believes that taking care of oneself and making time for self-care activities is crucial for overall well-being and productivity. Challenges Faced: Elizabeth discusses some of the challenges she has faced throughout her career, including establishing herself in a highly competitive industry and navigating the ever-changi
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IAM1843 - Executive Coach Empowers Professionals to end Overwhelm and Thrive at Work
31/08/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on I AM CEO Podcasts features Rachael O’Meara, an executive coach who focuses on empowering professionals to overcome overwhelm and thrive in their work. Rachael's decade of experience in sales and client services at Google has equipped her with insights into successful leadership, avoiding burnout, and maintaining focus on one's mission. She is the author of the book "Pause," which has been recognized as one of the top business books for career development. Rachael has also been featured in esteemed publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. The episode highlights Rachael's CEO hack of taking up to four breaks in a day to foster creativity. She also shares a CEO nugget of advice, emphasizing that individuals have the power to choose and create their own experiences rather than being a victim of circumstances. Rachael believes that being a CEO means being the author of one's own life and is centere
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IAM1842 - Real Estate Investor and Podcast Host Helps Entrepreneurs Grow Their Wealth Passively
30/08/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on I AM CEO Podcasts features Paul Moore, a real estate investor and podcast host of Wellings Capital. Paul has an extensive background in both engineering and business, having earned an engineering degree and an MBA from Ohio State. After a successful career in the corporate world, he ventured into entrepreneurship and started a staffing company with a partner, which they eventually sold for $2.9 million. Paul later transitioned into the real estate sector and has since completed 85 real estate investments and exits. He has appeared on HGTV, rehabbed and managed numerous rental properties, and developed a waterfront subdivision. Paul also started two successful online real estate marketing firms. His experience led him to the commercial investment arena, where he manages two private equity funds. During the episode, Paul shares his CEO hack of focusing on one thing and doing it really well. He advises entrepreneurs to consider pursuing commercial
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IAM1841 - Blogger and Co-author Helps Parents Navigate the World of Plant-based Nutrition
29/08/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on I AM CEO Podcasts features Alexandra Caspero MA, RD, CLT, RYT, the owner of Delish Knowledge and co-founder of Plant-Based Juniors. Alexandra is a blogger, co-author, and registered dietitian who helps parents navigate the world of plant-based prenatal and pediatric nutrition. Her goal is to make whole-food, vegetarian eating simple and delicious. During the episode, Alexandra shares her CEO hack of using the 90-day year program for prioritization. She emphasizes the importance of knowing more than you think you do as a CEO, and defines being a CEO as a value provider. Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE. I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast,
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IAM1840 - Entrepreneur Produces Usability Audit Reports for SaaS Companies
28/08/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on I AM CEO Podcasts features Jinny Oh, a world-traveling entrepreneur and founder of WANDR, an award-winning product strategy and UX design firm, as well as UXAuditCo, which produces usability audit reports for SaaS companies. Both of Jinny's companies operate location-independently, with remote employees from around the world. Jinny shares her experiences of running her companies remotely in her new podcast called Remote CEOs. She is well-known for a story she shared on LinkedIn about funding her employees' salaries on her personal credit card for the first six months of her business, a story that went viral and reached over 20 million views worldwide in just one week. During the episode, Jinny provides a CEO hack of having three days designated for meetings and two days for deep-focused work. Her CEO nugget of wisdom advises individuals not to let fears hinder them from accomplishing their goals. Jinny defines being a CEO as taking responsibil
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IAM1839 - Founder Educates People To Develop Themselves Beyond Their Products
27/08/2023 Duración: 15minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on I AM CEO Podcasts features Sarita Pittman, also known as The Lady Wealth Builder, and the founder of Atiras International. Sarita is passionate about helping others succeed and develop themselves beyond their products. She brings high energy to her delivery and aims to eliminate fear and anxiety in order to elevate the mindsets and success of her audience. With almost two decades of experience in the health and beauty industry, Sarita has had the opportunity to connect with top-level leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers. She is dedicated to seeing others win with what they have. During the episode, Sarita shares her CEO hack of auditing her strategy every 90 days, emphasizing the importance of reviewing and adjusting one's approach regularly. Her CEO nugget of wisdom advises individuals to do what they can with what they have and to win on their own level. In terms of how she defines being a CEO, Sarita expresses that the buck stops with yo
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IAM1838 - Certified Health Coach Creates New Approach to Lasting Results in Health and Happiness
26/08/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on I AM CEO Podcasts features Lindsay Hunt, a certified health coach and personal trainer who is on a mission to help people reach their health and fitness goals through nutrition, fitness, and mindset training. She has created a new approach that focuses on digging deeper to help clients achieve lasting results. During the episode, Lindsay shares her insights and expertise on various topics related to health and wellness. She also provides valuable CEO hacks, including having a structured morning routine that involves drinking water, reading, practicing gratitude, and setting goals for the day. Her CEO nugget of wisdom encourages individuals to not stress over mistakes and failures that happen in business. In terms of how she defines being a CEO, Lindsay describes it as being a creator, visionary, and leader. Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE. I AM
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IAM1837 - Clinical Psychology Practitioner, Author and Podcaster Helps Busy Women Thrive in Beautiful Chaos
25/08/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on I AM CEO Podcasts features Dr. Zoe Shaw, a clinical psychology practitioner, author, and podcaster who specializes in helping busy women thrive in beautiful chaos. Dr. Zoe is a licensed psychotherapist who dedicates her time to her family life, clinical practice, virtual life and relationship coaching, speaking engagements, writing, and hosting her podcast, "The Dr. Zoe Show." Dr. Zoe is passionate about women's issues and has contributed her writing to platforms such as Your Tango and the Grit and Grace Project. She recently launched her "Ask Dr. Zoe" column on the Grit and Grace Project, an online women's magazine. During the episode, Dr. Zoe shares her insights and expertise on various topics related to helping women navigate their busy lives and find balance amidst the chaos. She also provides valuable CEO hacks, including setting Fridays for running her business, utilizing Planoly for post-planning, delegating tasks, and recommending the bo