Today’s episode features a dynamic conversation with people-person, Pete Schramm.

We dive into the impact of bringing together a team of personal advisors, the shifts Pete made to pull himself out of burn out and grind, and exploring different definitions of ecstasy and what it takes to create more of it in business.

Pete is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and bestselling author, who is passionate about connecting people and fostering sustainable and meaningful relationships in the workplace.

He is the founder of Lattitude, an employee connection, mentorship, and survey software platform. In 2023, he joined the board of Statra to help bring the idea of KPIs and real time performance and accountability to companies of all sizes.

Key points: 

• Building a personal board of advisors and mentors (5:00)

• You’re never going to get everything you need from just one person (11:00)

• How Pete coming back to himself changed the course of his business (16:30)

• Making fact-based decisions to support your growth (24:00)

• The shifts Pete made to pull himself out of burn out and lessons learned from it (27:00)

• The importance of taking care of yourself in your calendar (34:30)

• Pete’s exploration of the definition and application of ecstasy in business (38:00)

Connect with Pete Schramm:

• Pathfinders: Navigating Your Career Map with a Personal Board of Advisors

• Linked In

• Website

Connect with Alex Pursglove:

• Expansive Visionaries Collective

• Website

• Instagram

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

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This episode features a captivating conversation all about PR, media, taking a stand, and changing the stories we tell ourselves between me and my good friend, Beth Nydick.

With a strong dose of “Jersey love”, Beth takes us inside her FAME Formula, sharing a plethora of tips and insights into increasing your visibility in a way that actually grows your sales.

Then we get into the juicy details surrounding the role of mindset, stories, and anger in creating more success with more joy along the way.

Beth knows a thing or two about getting in the spotlight. The founder of the Fame Formula, she helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses and confidently appear on TV & Media. Beth and her clients have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, GMA, The Drew Barrymore Show, Fast Company, Oprah, and more.

You don’t want to miss this one!

Key Points:

• Allowing the personal side of your brand to come through (5:30)

• The number one key to booking more media appearances that help you make money in your business (11:00)

• What to do differently if you aren’t bringing in sales from your podcast interviews (16:00)

• What’s your catchphrase so people know what you’re all about? (21:30)

• How to find aligned media opportunities to reach your ideal clients (25:00)

• Why PR needs to be part of your marketing strategy (31:00) 

• Creating more success while you’re actually enjoying the journey along the way (36:00)

•  The power of reframing the stories we tell ourselves about our mistakes or challenges (40:00)

• Getting really honest with yourself about your talents and what you want (48:30) 

• Letting your anger inform your passions (51:00)

Connect with Beth Nydick:

• Website

• Instagram

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

Connect with Alex Pursglove:

• Expansive Visionaries Collective 

• Website

• Instagram

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

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In today’s episode, I am joined by award-winning director, producer, Broadway performer, and speaker coach, Tricia Brouk.

Tricia shares her stories and experiences about what it took to become a highly successful artist and now thriving business owner - including the journey to becoming a conscious competent, co-existing with fear, and living everyday like it's your last.

Tune in for a motivating discussion on how to bring the kind of success into your life that makes you ecstatic to do what you do. Plus, pick up tips and strategies for growing your own speaking opportunities from a world-class expert.

Key Points:

1. Igniting ecstasy in the moment (2:30)
2. Tricia’s journey from thriving as an artist to building a powerhouse business (5:00)
3. Exploring what it means to unite humanity through speech (8:30) 
4. What’s possible when all voices are welcomed and heard (10:00)
5. Why Tricia doesn’t have time to get stuck in fear and self-judgment (18:00) 
6. Owning the value of your gifts to create steady success that makes you ecstatic (23:30) 
7. The importance of co-existing with your fear (29:00)
8. Why Tricia lives every day like its her last (31:00) 
9. Tips for growing your own speaking opportunities (42:00)

Download Your Free Copy of the First Chapter of Tricia’s book - "The Influential Voice" here.

Tricia Brouk helps high-performing professionals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. She has put thousands of speakers onto big stages around the globe. Tricia founded The Big Talk Academy where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She was the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare and is the producer and host of The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast and YouTube Channel. Tricia’s book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy, was a #1 New Release on Amazon in December 2020.

Connect with Tricia Brouk: 

• The Influential Voice Book
• Website 
• The Big Talk Podcast
• YouTube Channel 
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect with Alex Pursglove:

• Expansive Visionaries Collective
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

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