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 341: Cheering You On! – Jasmine Reynolds

Today’s guest is a compassionate and analytical problem solver. Some say it’s her superpower. She’s an influential figure in the SaaS startup landscape and a pivotal player in transforming the customer experience. Having accrued seven years of experience in the Customer Success world, she is an expert at navigating the often-complex terrain of SaaS startups….

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OTS 340: Inspired Action – Gayle Lantz

Today’s guest is a gentle disruptor. She knows work is changing, but the beliefs still hold true. People want to do work that matters.  For over 20 years, she has worked with organizations and executives who want to make a positive difference in the lives of those they lead and serve. She is the founder…

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OTS 339: Playing in the Sandbox – Gary Ware

Today’s guest helps adults transform their lives, be more creative, and regain joy with purposeful play. He is the Founder of Breakthrough Play, a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and author of the book “Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through The Power of Play.” Featured as one of the Top 100 HR influencers of…

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OTS 338: Being Bold Enough – Kelly Swanson

Today’s guest believes you can master the art of connection and engagement through the power of strategic storytelling. She is an award-winning storyteller, comedian, and motivational speaker. Her wacky wit and powerful stories have charmed hearts and tickled funny bones for nearly two decades. She was a featured entertainer for Holland America Cruise Lines, keynote…

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OTS 337: Celebrate! – Annie P. Ruggles

Today’s guest has guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and developing friendlier, more lucrative products and services. For over a decade, she has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small businesses.  She is…

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OTS 336: 10,000 Friends – Rob Lawless

Today’s guest is on a mission to make 10,000 friends. He believes that every human interaction holds the potential to change your life, whether it’s an open door or a change in perspective. That’s why he’s spending 1 hour, 1:1, with 10,000 different people to learn about their lives and see what comes of opening…

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OTS 335: Ahead of My Time – Sarah Santacroce

Today’s guest is a hippie turned business coach that has spent the last decade running a successful LinkedIn consulting business. This inspired her to create a global movement encouraging people to bring more empathy and kindness to business and marketing. She has written two books, including “Marketing Like We’re Human” and “Selling Like We’re Human.”…

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OTS 334: Build Bridges – Candy Campbell

Today’s guest is solving employee disengagement and retention issues in the workplace. As an international keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and executive speech/acting coach, she works with leaders who need to learn how to create teams that find solutions by parking their egos, playing nice, engaging, and retaining employees. She is an award-winning actor, author, filmmaker,…

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OTS 333: Curtains Up! – Joe Mull

Today’s guest works with organizations that need their leaders to become better bosses and cultivate commitment in the workplace. He has spent thousands of hours shaping managers into strong leaders with his decades of experience, compelling content, and dynamic delivery. He has attracted audiences of all sizes from all sectors from all over North America….

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