On The Schmooze

Welcome to On the Schmooze, a weekly podcast that features interviews with talented professionals who have achieved success in their field or industry. I ask probing questions to get them to share untold stories about their leadership journey and how they built and sustained their professional network. Put insights from me and my guests into action this week and you’ll benefit from for years to come. Podcast inspired by Dorie Clark, Guy Raz, Pat Flynn, Jonny Nastor, Dale Carnegie.

OTS 239: Vulnerable Conversations – Jan Keck

Today’s guest empowers people who feel disconnected with the tools to start meaningful conversations and find their people. He creates tools and transformational experiences, so leaders and teams can feel heard, seen, and valued, and create a culture of authenticity, trust, and belonging. He is the creator of ASK DEEP QUESTIONS, which started out as…

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OTS 375 – Discovering Creativity – Geoffrey Klein

Today’s guest is a visual content maestro and storytelling savant whose mission is to make your business pop in the crowded marketplace.  His company’s creations, be it in animation, video, or graphic design, are not just seen but experienced. He is the best-selling author of “The Content Beast,” where he shares insights into how visual…

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Encore OTS 220: Raising Leaders – Tammy Dowley-Blackman

Today’s guest has spent almost two decades building companies focused on delivering innovative approaches to leadership and organizational development. She has served as a CEO and key decision-maker, a board member for national organizations, a sought after consultant helping organizations plan and implement strategy, and a leadership development content creator assisting individuals and organizations as…

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OTS 374: Stepping into the Void – Marjorie Turner Hollman

Today’s guest has a passion for the great outdoors and a personal resilience journey. She has become a beacon of hope for many seeking to embrace nature’s beauty, irrespective of physical constraints. Her dedication to accessibility in the wilderness has led her to author several acclaimed Easy Walks guidebooks, catering specifically to those with mobility…

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OTS 196: Paint On Your Own Canvas – Crystal Washington

Today’s guest is a technology strategist and certified futurist. She is known for her ability to take complex technology topics and make them accessible to everyday professionals, across multiple generations. She works with organizations that want to leverage social media, apps, smartphones, and the web to increase profits and productivity. She has entertained and educated…

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OTS 373: Rising Through the Ranks – Jacki Semerau Tait

Today’s guest is a beacon of resilience and reinvention, known in real estate and beyond. With over two decades of experience in the industry, she has not only achieved consistent six-figure incomes for herself, she has also guided thousands of agents to do the same, all while maintaining a balanced life. After facing financial despair…

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OTS 203 Journey Through a Soundwave – Phil Gerbyshak

Today’s guest works with sales professionals and business owners to integrate social selling and social media into their business. He knows SALES. He’s a sales speaker, a sales expert, a sales trainer, a sales leader mentor, a sales podcaster, and a sales coach. He’s written 5 books, more than 3000 articles, and has been quoted…

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OTS 372 – Pioneering Equity – Rhodes Perry

Today’s guest is a transformative figure in workplace culture and inclusivity. He is not just an advocate for belonging in the workplace; he’s a trailblazer in the truest sense. With two bestselling books, “Belonging at Work” and “Imagine Belonging,” he has become a guiding light for executives, leaders, and visionaries committed to cultivating environments where…

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Encore OTS 165: Grow a Bigger Pie – Melony Swasey

For today’s guest, the joy in real estate sales is forging genuine relationships with her clients. Since 2010, she’s worked closely with home buyers and sellers of all stages of life, guiding them to intelligent, winning decisions. She’s closed over $100 million in sales in nine years and 85% percent of her business is from…

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OTS 371: Whirlwind of Energy – Shelley Brown

Today’s guest is a whirlwind of energy and insight. She is an award-winning international speaker and a vibrant pop artist, author, and mindfulness educator with over 25 years of experience in the corporate world.  Her unique perspective on workplace culture is captured in her concept of “The Belonging Equation: Safety + Choice = Belonging.” She…

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