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Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business
Hosted by Anne Candido and April Martini · EN
Welcome to Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business! Prepare for honest, direct, and unconventional conversations on how to successfully lead and operate in business. Referred to by some listeners as an “MBA in podcast form,” this show is dense with personal stories, proven strategies contextualized by practical steps, and tools to put what you learn into action now.
Your hosts Anne Candido and April Martini are Co-Founders of ForthRight People, a leadership performance company focused on developing leaders from the inside out. They are also Authors of the book: The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things. They thrive on engagement from listeners and welcome any show topics! So, reach out and connect!
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Quick Hits: The Power of Your Personal Brand Series: How to Figure Out Your Big Thing
1w ago00:12:21Tap to summarizeWe just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com In the latest installment of The Power of Your Personal Brand Series, we’re talking about how to figure out your Big Thing. We define your Big Thing as being a goal, ambition, or whatever will help you feel fulfilled. A Big Thing can be difficult to contemplate, because we tend to confuse what we want for ourselves with what we want on behalf of others. In this Quick Hit, you’ll hear 1 of the 5 big questions to ask yourself to help you figure out your Big Thing. Hear the other 4 big questions in the full episode here
Transcribe →Classics: Finding Your Voice with Israel Duran - Empowering Purpose-Driven Speakers
2w ago01:02:51Tap to summarizeWe just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com Public speaking. Do those words give you butterflies? You’re not alone. As Jerry Seinfeld famously said, most of us would rather be in the casket than delivering the eulogy. But finding your voice can make the difference in your career, whether you’re speaking or communicating on social media. We wanted you to learn from an expert with an incredible passion for helping you find your voice, so we welcomed on Israel Duran. He empowers purpose-driven speakers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and companies to achieve exponential growth. For more about ForthRight Business by ForthRight People or for 1:1 consultation, check us out at ForthRight-Business.com And as always, if you need Strategic Counsel, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ RESOURCES https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop
Transcribe →Quick Hits: How to Achieve Our Big Things without Teetering on the Edge of Burnout with Dr. Rebecca Hubbard
2w ago00:12:52Tap to summarizeWe just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com We’ve all been there. You’re trying to achieve your Big Thing. It takes a TON of hard work & passion. Can you do it without teetering on the edge of burnout? This is a very real struggle for high performers. It’s so crucial to achieve your Big Thing the right way. In this Quick Hit, you’ll hear from Dr. Rebecca Hubbard. She’s a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Kemetic Yoga Instructor, and Burnout Prevention Strategist and Speaker. Make sure to take her quiz, What’s your productivity pattern? You can check out the full episode here
Transcribe →Classics: Successfully Positioning Your Service Firm for Sale with Jonathan Baker, Punctuation
3w ago00:53:54Tap to summarizeWe just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com Interested in selling your service business one day? Service firms can be difficult to sell, because there are so many variables and so much emphasis on the people. Never fear, it can be done - even for an amount you dream of! But, you likely have a ton of work to do to make your service business attractive for potential buyers. We wanted you to learn from a thought leader who knows the M&A space super well, so we welcomed on Jonathan Baker, the Practice Lead of M&A for Punctuation and the Co-Founder of Monday Night Brewing. He advises small-to-midsize marketing services and digital firms on transactions and preparing for sale. For more about ForthRight Business by ForthRight People or for 1:1 consultation, check us out at ForthRight-Business.com And as always, if you need Strategic Counsel, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ RESOURCES https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop
Transcribe →Quick Hits: The Power of Your Personal Brand Series: How to Overcome Triggers
3w ago00:08:02Tap to summarizeWe just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com In this installment of The Power of Your Personal Brand Series, we’re talking about how to overcome triggers. We all have them, and they often evoke certain Appearances & Behaviors + Actions that are not favorable for our Personal Brands. Triggers can be detrimental to our Personal Brands because they tend to drive knee-jerk reactions and feelings that are intense. When we act on them, our Personal Brand starts looking inconsistent. In this Quick Hit, you’ll hear a strategy for dealing with triggers to help you maintain authenticity with your Personal Brand. Hear 3 more strategies in the full episode here
Transcribe →The Role AI Should Play in Strategic Action Planning
4w ago00:38:06Tap to summarizeWe just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com It seems like everyone is talking about the role AI should play in just about everything. You guessed it! Strategic action planning is no exception. You can prompt your favorite large language model aka LLM - ours is ChatGPT - to do some incredibly helpful things for your strategic action planning. Things like asking it to run a competitive analysis for your business, asking it to run industry trends, and asking it to give an ideal customer profile aka ICP. As with anything, there are some watchouts. Enjoy this special look at Anne’s Tint World franchise in Cincinnati-Newtown on Round Bottom Rd. For more about ForthRight Business by ForthRight People or for 1:1 consultation, check us out at ForthRight-Business.com And as always, if you need Strategic Counsel, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ RESOURCES https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop
Transcribe →Quick Hits: The Power of Your Personal Brand Series: Are You Leading with a Persona or a Personal Brand?
May 1300:08:35Tap to summarizeWe just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com We thought it would be appropriate to do a series that contextualizes the content in the book. Welcome to The Power of Your Personal Brand Series! Today, we’re talking about the difference between a persona and a Personal Brand - and why it is so critical in framing the way you lead. In this Quick Hit, you’ll hear us break down whether you’re trying to create your Personal Brand from scratch. Ponder all 4 questions in the full episode here
Transcribe →How to Improve Your Mental Fitness with Joshua Lifrak, Limitless Minds
May 1200:56:01Tap to summarizeWe just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com It is often said that one of the biggest indicators of success is mindset. Attributes like resilience, focus, and managing negative thoughts have long been heralded as the mental skills needed to achieve Big Things. Just like any skill, they can be acquired through practice. We wanted you to learn from an expert who knows all things mental fitness, so we welcomed on Joshua Lifrak. He’s the Author of WIN TODAY, and the Director of Performance & Coaching at Limitless Minds. For more about ForthRight Business by ForthRight People or for 1:1 consultation, check us out at ForthRight-Business.com And as always, if you need Strategic Counsel, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ RESOURCES https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop
Transcribe →Quick Hits: Getting to Organizational Transformation Quicker: Organizational Development + Coaching
May 600:11:03Tap to summarizeIn this Quick Hit, we tackle 2 aspects of our business - Organizational Development + Coaching - and explore why they are most powerful when organizations leverage them TOGETHER. Getting the right structure to serve the business paired with the right people in each of the seats - and then, ongoing attention and coaching for each person - is the key to a highly functioning team. Dive deeper in the full episode here
Transcribe →The Power of Your Personal Brand Series: A Deep Dive into Appearance
May 500:44:02Tap to summarizeWe just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com In the latest installment of The Power of Your Personal Brand Series, we’re doing a deep dive into 1 of the 3 Personal Brand framework components: Appearance. We define your Appearance as your visual & verbal presence. Visual presence is the impact of how you look with your clothes, facial expression, and posture. Your verbal presence is the impact of how you sound via your tone, intonation, vocabulary, articulation, and style. In this episode, you’ll learn how to convey the image you actually want. For more about ForthRight Business by ForthRight People or for 1:1 consultation, check us out at ForthRight-Business.com And as always, if you need Strategic Counsel, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ RESOURCES https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop
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