In this episode, Portia, Vice President & Global Leader Strategic Marketing at Trane Technologies (Ingersoll Rand), talks about her greatest marketing successes and challenges, plus what insights about leadership she’s learned along the way.
Dave Lucas: Leaving a Legacy, and Starting Something New
Dave Lucas is an experienced digital marketer who has worked on both agency side and client side, leading large-scale technology change. He talks to Misty about how, with a recent career shift, he’s leveraging his marketing background to take on his latest endeavor – starting his own company.
Growth Planning with Bruce Biegel
As marketers, we’re often struggling to determine where our business should go next — so we consult with industry leaders to stay ahead of trends. Listen in for advice on how to succeed in this endeavor.
The Soul of Business with Rishad Tobaccowala
Long-time Chief Growth Officer for the Publicis Groupe shares insights from his latest book: Restoring the Soul of Business, Staying Human in the Age of Data.
Five Leadership Principles with David Mead
Purpose-driven statements for employees and customers can be foundational to any marketing strategy. Tune in to hear five principles that help leaders define values and exemplify them through their actions.
Good Authority with Jonathan Raymond
Personal and professional growth can in fact be one thing, not two. Hear from a professional leadership trainer on how marketers can lead with this philosophy to drive a people-first culture. He’ll take you on a journey of how his own good and bad experiences have led him to where he is today.
Work-Life Integration with Rebecca Olson
This one is for marketers and leaders who are looking to hone in on their careers and really show up at work every day, but also want to remain present for their personal lives. Listen in for tips on how to be 100 percent present in all that you do.
Creating a Life of Meaning with Jenné Fromm
We sit down with consultant, coach, speaker and founder of Awesôme Climbs to talk about creating a life of meaning. From her background in neuroscience and storytelling to leading groups up Mount Killmanjaro to her own personal struggles along the way, she offers invaluable advice and is not afraid to tell it like it is.
Leading with Integrity with Jack Klues
Publicis Groupe retiree, Jack Klues, took on multiple CEO roles and managed billions of media dollars globally. But he’d be the first to tell you that he wasn’t very good at media. It was his unique leadership attributes and down to earth values that afforded him these opportunities.
Personal Storytelling for Leaders with Esther Choy
Learn more about how a great story can intrigue, persuade and really make all the difference in your leadership style with Esther Choy, the President of Leadership Story Lab.
The Journey of Personal Branding with Bryan Wish and Rich Keller
For anyone interested in defining who they are and the value they bring to the world, this episode is for you. Personal brand coaches, Bryan and Rich, dig into why your personal brand is so important to your professional work.
Personal and Professional Development with Kathryn Spitznagle
Kathryn Spitznagle has made it her mission to foster the personal and professional development of leaders. Learn more about the interesting and practical tools she uses to help women millennials achieve their full potential.
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders with Peter Docker
Peter Docker is passionate about enabling others to be extraordinary. His book, “Leading From the Jumpseat: How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control,” is about lifting people up and preparing them to lead.
A Career Path to Self-Discovery with Clay Deal
Associate Media Director, Clay Deal didn’t take a typical career path to land in his leadership position at Simantel. As a two-time Simantelite, it wasn’t until he left the agency – and creating lifelong friendships – that he realized how special this place was to him.
The Power of Admitting Failure with Gena Killion
Director of Organizational Design, Gena Killion, takes pride in the way she retains and processes information. But at Simantel, she learned the power of failure – and the many positive outcomes of it – when she made the wrong decision on a major client’s campaign.
Shifting Gears and Tackling a New Challenge with Jane Olson
Jane Olson, Marketing Automation Consultant was hired to be an Associate Digital Strategist. But when Simantel landed the Cisco account, leadership knew she would be perfect for managing the marketing automation platform for their global instance.
Balancing Work and Life as a Mom with Lori Johnson
Lori Johnson, Executive Director of Service Management, always knew she wanted a career and to be a mom – of three. But when it became difficult to balance both, she had to find a way to create some flexibility in her schedule in order to “have it all”.
Challenging Gender Biases with Rakshan Syed
Rakshan Syed, Director of Digital Integration Services at a fortune 100 manufacturer of heavy equipment and author of the book Embolden Women: Unapologetically Me, fearlessly challenges gender biases and leads with optimism and positivity, always.
Building Leaders Through Athletics with Dr. Chris Reynolds
Dr. Chris Reynolds, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at Bradley University, learned early on how athletics can change the lives of students by providing structure, teaching lessons and establishing connections to lifelong mentors.
Empowering Women and Youth through Art with Nikki Romain
Nikki Romain, Executive Director of Artists ReEnvisioning Tomorrow Inc., overcame a difficult childhood by expressing herself through art. Now, she’s helping empower women and youth in the region through arts programs.
Making Connections and Bringing Joy with Greg Batton
Greg Batton, co-host of The Greg and Dan Show on WMBD Radio, is a gifted storyteller driven by a desire to connect and entertain. He’s a force for good and leverages positivity to bring joy to the community both on the air and off.