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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: Getting to Organizational Transformation Quicker: Organizational Development + Coaching
2w ago00:11:03Tap 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
2w ago00:44:02Tap 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
Transcribe →Quick Hits: The Very Real Struggle of High Performers
3w ago00:08:27Tap to summarizeLet’s face it: every high performer has an area where they struggle. And, it is almost always a soft skill. What can we do about this? Use your soft-skill struggle as a superpower. You’re in for a real treat in this Quick Hit, as we get VULNERABLE about the struggles & triggers we’ve been called out for in our careers. Catch the full episode here
Transcribe →The Power of Your Personal Brand Series: The Podcast Takeover with Scott Mautz
3w ago00:58:14Tap 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 something a bit risky…we’re turning over the hosting to multi-time guest Scott Mautz, esteemed Author and the writer of our foreword. We told him he could interview us about the book, and he promised to be gentle with us. We’ll let you be the judge. We hope you enjoy us getting EVEN MORE vulnerable about all things book + Personal Brand. 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: Mood Matters: Why Leaders Can’t Ignore How Their Teams Feel with Dr. Mary Donohue, The Digital Wellness Center
4w ago00:10:13Tap to summarizeThe mood of your team members is essential. Not just for business - for their personal well-being, too. It’s truly amazing what can happen to your productivity, culture, and sales when you’re feeling good. In this Quick Hit, you’ll hear from Dr. Mary Donohue, CEO of The Digital Wellness Center. They help teams experience the transformative power of Mood Elevation Technology. Check out the full episode here
Transcribe →The Power of Your Personal Brand Series: How to Figure Out Your Big Thing
Apr 2100:56:58Tap 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. Today, you’ll hear 5 big questions to ask yourself to help you figure out your Big Thing. 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 First AI-Powered Advertising Agency with Dave Metcalf, Steve Metcalf, and Jimmy Smith, Ad Legends
Apr 1500:13:27Tap to summarizeToday, we are going to do something a bit different. We’re doing an exposé of an intriguing new business that is for sure going to flip the creative & advertising world. What if instead of using ChatGPT for creative campaign ideas, you could source an AI resource full of marketing, advertising, and creative experts? It’s called Ad Legends, and it’s the world’s first fully-functional AI-powered advertising agency. In this Quick Hit, you’ll hear from Founders Dave Metcalf, Steve Metcalf, and Founding Ambassador (and returning guest) Jimmy Smith. Explore the full episode here
Transcribe →How to Achieve Our Big Things without Teetering on the Edge of Burnout with Dr. Rebecca Hubbard
Apr 1401:06:28Tap 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. We tend to wear burnout as a badge of honor, but it is anything but. It causes physical, mental, and emotional issues that can be hard to recover from. Which is why it’s so crucial to achieve your Big Thing the right way. We wanted you to hear from an expert with a ton of experience in this area, so we welcomed on 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? 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 Marketing & Branding Boosts PE-Backed Firms with Marc Rust, Consequently Creative
Apr 800:13:31Tap to summarizeHistorically, many PE-backed firms don’t take marketing & branding seriously. They think building a brand is irrelevant and takes too long, especially for the aggressive timelines often found in private equity. What if we told you building a brand and then marketing that brand can actually work as a shortcut to the results you want AND increase your valuation? In this Quick Hit, you’ll hear from Marc Rust. He’s the Managing Director of Consequently Creative (CQC), who helps private equity increase portfolio company valuations & navigate change with brand momentum. Listen to the full episode here
Transcribe →The Power of Your Personal Brand Series: How to Overcome Triggers
Apr 600:34:57Tap 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 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. Today, you’ll hear 4 strategies for dealing with triggers to help you maintain authenticity with your Personal Brand. 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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