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 355: The Leadership Gene – Debra Eckerling

Today’s guest is a goal strategist with a mission to transform goal culture both in and out of the workplace. Her workshops, consultations, and speaking engagements provide practical strategies that lead to tangible results. She’s a TEDx speaker and the award-winning author of “Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals,”…

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OTS 354: Leading Through Uncertainty – Chris Fenning

Today’s guest knows clear communication profoundly impacts the success of teams, projects, and careers and that professionals don’t always find communication easy. He was a senior director and held project roles for some of the world’s largest companies, where he managed teams of up to 100 people. Over the past 15 years, as a trainer…

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OTS 353: Finding My People – Sophie Lechner

Today’s guest is on a mission to guide mission-driven entrepreneurs toward their audience, fostering genuine engagement that spreads their message far and wide. After a 25-year corporate career, she found her true calling as an entrepreneur. Her LinkedIn activities over the last two decades have led her to speaking engagements, podcast features, client acquisitions, and…

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OTS 352: Courage to Amplify – CB Bowman-Ottomanelli

Today’s guest is a trailblazer in implementing courage to amplify creativity and innovation. She is a beacon for risk-takers, C-Suite influencers, and decision-makers with a vision for expansion and growth.  This superpower led her to be a named one of the Top 50 coaches in the world by Thinkers50, one of the top 15 experts…

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OTS 351: Above and Beyond – Greg Bennick

Today’s guest knows that if you want to build a better future, you’ve got to build a better now. He shares new angles on how any one of seven unique directives builds self-esteem in moments, increases focus, and improves how we show up today as leaders, team members, and communicators. He’s a dynamic and engaging…

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OTS 350: Seize the Opportunity – Selena Soo

Today’s guest knows that if you want to help people, they need to know you exist. She’s a publicity and marketing strategist for visionary entrepreneurs, experts, and authors who want to impact millions with their message.  Referred to as a powerhouse of publicity and marketing genius by Marie Forleo, NY Times bestselling author and the…

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OTS 349: Quiet Troublemaker – Lisa MacDonald

Today’s guest is known as the Step It Up Queen. She is on a mission to empower entrepreneurs who in turn, will better the world. She helps her clients have more clarity, more profits, and more fun. With over twenty years of experience as a business coach and speaker, she has worked with thousands of…

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OTS 348: The Power of Abundance – Jeff Nally

Today’s guest wants to inspire exceptional leaders and change the world for good. He’s an executive coach, coaching supervisor, professional speaker, and author who inspires leaders through the neuroscience of human interaction in the workplace.  With 30 years of professional experience in HR, executive coaching, and leadership development, he has held leadership positions at Commonwealth…

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OTS 347: Joy Inventory – Clare S. Kumar

Today’s guest defines success as using your authentic skills to serve others without depleting yourself. She’s a catalyst for positive change, a certified executive coach, a professional speaker, and a productivity consultant who has dedicated her life to the intersection of productivity and inclusivity. She believes that exceptional leadership and nurturing environments can bring out…

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OTS 346: Stand Up for Yourself – Selena Rezvani

Forbes named today’s guest the premier expert on standing up for yourself at work. She trains some of the brightest minds on leadership development at places like The World Bank, Microsoft, Under Armour, Pfizer, and Nestlé – helping emerging leaders enhance their presence and self-confidence. She is an internationally known leadership speaker and 3X author,…

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