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 Blue16 Media & CBNation.co. Hosted by Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Howard Brown, an entrepreneur, author, mentor, stage IV cancer survivor, and international bridge-builder, discusses his journey, experiences, and the resilience that drove him to be an innovation leader and healthcare advocate.
- CEO Story: Howard's life journey changed direction when he attended entrepreneurship school. He built his foundation at NCR, a major training company, and then dived into the start-up environment. A self-proclaimed "tech guy", Howard enjoys innovating and monetizing ideas.
- Business Service: Howard focuses on healthcare and mentoring.
- Secret Sauce: Howard credits his resilience and ability to look at things differently as the key to success. He emphasizes the significance of sharing hope amid the prevailing darkness in the world.
- CEO Hack: Howard suggests cutting out negativity and finding a "happy place" where one is stress-free, to help with forward progress.
- CEO Nugget: His advice is to lead with kindness, which would subsequently earn people’s respect.
- CEO Defined: For Howard, a CEO is a leader of people who ensures they buy into his vision and then encourages them to make it happen.
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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Carrie, a coach who helps entrepreneurs, organizations, and C-Level Executives elevate their leadership communication skills, productivity, and ability to achieve the seemingly impossible, shares her story and insights. She combines neuroscience and mindset work to teach clients how to rewire their brains, enabling them to create lives of time, location, and financial freedom.
- CEO Story: Carrie's core value has always been freedom. She wasn't interested in the traditional 9-5 setup and wanted to control her destiny. Initially, she was a therapist with a Masters in Counseling, which allowed her to do deeper work with people and help them change from the inside out. Eventually, she found the online coaching world and became passionate about helping others live outside the box.
- Business Service: Carrie's approach involves helping clients identify their target audience and empowering them to make the best decisions for themselves without overthinking every step of the process.
- Secret Sauce: Carrie's ability to create a safe environment for strangers and people in her orbit allows her to build trust and essential relationships with clients.
- CEO Hack: Carrie uses a method of working on a single task for 25 minutes, followed by a 5-minute break, allowing her to maintain focus and productivity.
- CEO Nugget: She advises taking quicker, decisive actions and trusting yourself. Overthinking can cost thousands, if not millions of dollars, and hinder progress.
- CEO Defined: To Carrie, being a CEO means having a business you love and attaining happiness, health, and wealth.
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Catherine Wood, the Founder and Head Coach of Unbounded Potential, discusses her journey and her work helping rising star performers and entrepreneurs make a positive impact on the world.
- CEO Story: Catherine is passionate about freedom and not conforming to a typical 9-5 job setup. Her background as a therapist equipped her with the necessary skills to make a deep impact on people's lives from the inside out. Eventually, she discovered the online coaching world and made it her mission to help others break out of conventional norms and live freely.
- Business Service: Catherine's firm, Unbounded Potential, is dedicated to coaching rising star performers and entrepreneurs. Being an executive life and leadership coach herself, she guides her clients on how to reach their highest potential and make the greatest impacts.
- Secret Sauce: The unique experience Catherine provides for her clients has led them to referrer to her as a 'guardian angel for their dreams'.
- CEO Hack: Catherine emphasizes the significance of having a personal trainer and recommends the book "Chop Wood Carry Water" for steady progress and work ethic.
- CEO Nugget: One of the key pieces of advice from Catherine is to make decisions based on where you want to be, not where you currently are.
- CEO Defined: Catherine defines being a CEO as living without regret and not settling for a safe or comfortable life.
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Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Andy Bailey, founder, and CEO of Petra Coach, a business coaching firm, discusses how he improves company culture, leadership, and revenue for businesses across the U.S. and Canada. His methodology draws inspiration from principles first introduced by John D. Rockefeller.
- CEO Story: Andy is a lifelong entrepreneur, skilled business coach, author, and contributor. He shares the background story of Petra Coach and discusses the unique strategies he uses to grow businesses.
- Business Service: Petra Coach works with businesses to enhance company culture, leadership, and increase revenue. Their methodology is built on principles that have withstood the test of time.
- CEO Hack: Andy recommends the application TripIt for organizing travel plans. He is also a firm believer in the power of gratitude and shares how he sent one hundred notes of thanks.
- CEO Nugget: According to Andy, the actual product of a business is the business itself.
- CEO Defined: Andy defines being a CEO as growing leaders who will go on to create more leaders.
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Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, we hear from Wayne Strickland, an accomplished business coach, author, consultant, and renowned leader with a commendable 38-year career. He climbed the ranks to become a successful Vice President at Hallmark Cards, a position he held for more than 25 years, and contributed enormously to the brand's growth.
- CEO Story: Wayne talks about his time at Hallmark, where in his 35th year he led the launch and development of the Hallmark Greetings business across various Amazon platforms. He has worked with leading retailers worldwide and led sizable teams of 10,000 and 5,000, demonstrating his vast experience and leadership skills. Additionally, Wayne has been instrumental in starting new organizations from scratch.
- Business Service: As a business coach, Wayne emphasizes the importance of understanding one's leadership philosophy arguing that personal leadership development is critical to long-term success.
- CEO Hack: His advice to leaders is: have crucial conversations, dispel the friction and possess the tenacity to move forward.
- CEO Nugget: Wayne advocates three key things for leaders - slow down, think about it, and work on maintaining your balance.
- CEO Defined: To Wayne, being a CEO involves sharing things that could help other people.
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Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, we get to hear from Staci L. Redmon, the President, and CEO of Strategy and Management Services, Inc., an information technology organization.
- CEO Story: Staci is a veteran of the Department of Defense with over 20 years of experience. She has successfully applied her knowledge and skills from the military to the digital technology landscape. Having a deep understanding of the role information technology plays in modern organizations, Staci helps address complex problems related to the digital era.
- Business Service: Strategy and Management Services, Inc. is at the forefront of the digital transformation, providing information technology solutions based on military-grade processes.
- CEO Hack: Staci shares three bounding principles: 1) The ability to say 'No' and forward the opportunity to someone else; 2) Delegation aids in reducing the personal workload; and 3) Limiting the time spent checking emails to a couple of times within a certain period.
- CEO Nugget: Staci shares three nuggets: 1) Follow your passion; 2) Be aware of your blind spots; and 3) Every opportunity is a learning experience.
- CEO Defined: For Staci, being a CEO involves providing leadership, building trust, and taking responsibility for the business.
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Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Dr. Natalia Wiechowski, a coachsultant and founder of Think Natalia, recounts her journey from corporate to coaching and consulting.
- CEO Story: At the age of 29, at the peak of her corporate career but full of unhappiness, Dr. Natalia quit her job and started afresh. She took a nine-month sabbatical, during which she radically transformed her thought patterns, speech, and actions. This period marked the founding of her venture, Think Natalia.
- Business Service: Think Natalia is dedicated to coaching people who, like Dr. Natalia herself, have left corporate roles to start their own ventures. She focuses on teaching such professionals, particularly coaches and consultants, how to market themselves and build their thought leadership and personal brands on LinkedIn.
- CEO Hack: Dr. Natalia stresses the importance of meditation for maintaining balance and clarity in her work.
- CEO Nugget: One insightful nugget she shares is that there is no single "right" way to run a business.
- CEO Defined: Her unique take on being a CEO is that it’s like being the Chief Entertainment Officer - not only to her clients but also to the people who work with her.
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Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2019/07/23/iam344-coachsultant-teaches-coaches-consultants-how-to-build-thought-leadership/
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Why 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 agent, and peacemaker.
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Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2019/08/12/iam364-founder-helps-teach-women-leadership-skills-to-enable-positive-change/
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Why 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 entrepreneurial journey.
- CEO Defined: For Dr. Dodd, being a CEO is both a responsibility and a privilege that involves leading clients and other business owners.
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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Why 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.
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 and understanding of being a better leader for others.
- CEO Defined: Summer perceives CEOs as individuals carrying a lot of responsibilities while having the freedom to create their vision. She emphasizes the significant role CEOs play in directing an organization and ensuring its success.
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