http://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalksExpert interviews for growth and leadership.enCopyright Mike Brenhaug (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:15:00 GMTThu, 15 May 2014 16:00:00 GMTBusinessBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/6f3b87e1-7d98-4057-bf4c-83db94898e1e_etalks_logo_for_blogtalk_radio_v2.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalksExpert interviews for growth and leadership.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.combusiness,mike brenhaug,evirtual roundtables,leadership,entrepreneur,peer groups,autism,business growth,business success,career coachingeTALKSnoExpert interviews for growth and leadership.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/05/15/elinor-stutz-nice-girls-do-get-the-saleBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/05/15/elinor-stutz-nice-girls-do-get-the-sale/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/05/15/elinor-stutz-nice-girls-do-get-the-saleThu, 15 May 2014 16:00:00 GMTElinor Stutz – Nice Girls DO Get the SaleFeatured in TIME Magazine, Translated into Multiple Languages and Selling Worldwide! Readers describe this book as “laugh-out-loud funny and containing so much valuable information, I need to read it with a highlighter in hand.”It was against all odds after being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years that Elinor Stutz survived her first corporate sales job. The men did everything imaginable to force her out but she refused to go!Although Elinor knew nothing about business, the copier technology she was required to sell door-to-door or sales itself, she became the top producer by the 4th month due to her persistence and ability to make friends with everyone she met. Writen for salesmen and saleswomen, everything she learned in her 11 year corporate sales career, is shared with you in her book. It’s as if you are having a cup of coffee with her in her kitchen as she reveals the stories and lessons learned one by one. 00:35:00eTALKSnoElinor Stutz,Sales,Entrepreneur,Mike Brenhaug,eTALKSFeatured in TIME Magazine, Translated into Multiple Languages and Selling Worldwide! Readers describe this book as “laugh-out-loud funny and containing so muchhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/05/03/brian-campkin-motivating-wellnessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/05/03/brian-campkin-motivating-wellness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/05/03/brian-campkin-motivating-wellnessSat, 03 May 2014 16:00:00 GMTBrian Campkin – Motivating WellnessFor over 25 years, professional speaker and wellness consultant Brian Campkin was like every other corporate employee…he got out of bed, grabbed a cup of coffee and went to work. He spent his free time with his family and participating in numerous physical activities like tennis, golf and a charity walking team. Work was stressful at times, but Brian kept a positive attitude and took things day by day. All of that changed in January 2007 when a routine game of tennis set in motion a series of events that would transform him from Brian the corporate employee to Brian, “The Tin Man.” At age 46, Brian was diagnosed with heart disease and underwent emergency triple bypass surgery. His constant “glass half full” mentality was the driving force that got him and his family through the most challenging time in their lives. Brian never viewed himself as a victim and instead, even as the doctor was delivering the fateful news, he saw himself as a survivor. It was at that point that Brian realized that attitude is everything.  Since then, Brian has used his second chance at life to engage with employees and corporations across the country about the importance of corporate wellness through speaking engagements and workshops. Employees are the heart of any corporation- and their most important asset. Because of this, they should be encouraged and motivated to take care of themselves, mind, body and spirit. Healthy employees lead to a company’s healthy bottom line. Whether he is sharing his emotional, motivating story of survival or leading a goal setting workshop, Brian’s enthusiasm and zest for life is utterly contagious. Due to his passion to always be striving for that next milestone in his life….to many Brian is known as the “Goal Guru”. www.eVirtualRoundtables.com 00:39:00eTALKSnoevirtual roundtables,wellness,leadership,mike brenhaug,ceo'sFor over 25 years, professional speaker and wellness consultant Brian Campkin was like every other corporate employee…he got out of bed, grabbed a cup of coffeehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/24/tom-dowd-displacement-dayBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/24/tom-dowd-displacement-day/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/24/tom-dowd-displacement-dayThu, 24 Apr 2014 21:00:00 GMTTom Dowd – Displacement DayMike Brenhaug interviews Tom Dowd on eTALKS to discuss Tom's new book Displacement Day. Tom Dowd is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Communication degree. Tom is a prize-winning speaker, award-winning author,and trainer—all spurred by his need to be more than a painfully shy and introverted individual on a rollercoaster ride of success.  Tom received the call nobody wanted:  “We’re downsizing.”  After unexpectedly losing his full-time job, Tom landed in a better place in just 59 days using methods from his coaching and training.  He is now a VP at one of the larger financial institutions in North America.  In 2011, he started his own side business “Thomas Dowd Professional Development & Coaching” where he continues to use the lessons learned on his climb up the corporate ladder to help people creatively find ways to differentiate themselves in the workplace and to find their own individual paths toward success. The mantra is “Transform into who you really want to be.” On what was thought to be a typical work day, author Thomas Dowd received The Call Nobody Wants:  “We’re downsizing.” In the midst of an economic downturn, the author had some choices to make in how to most effectively approach the new journey. Displacement Day is for anyone who has ever had the unfortunate—or fortunate—task of finding a job. 00:43:00eTALKSnoevirtual roundtables,tom dowd,displacement day,career planning,leadershipMike Brenhaug interviews Tom Dowd on eTALKS to discuss Tom's new book Displacement Day. Tom Dowd is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Communicatiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/24/wally-hauck-stop-the-leadership-malpracticeBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/24/wally-hauck-stop-the-leadership-malpractice/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/24/wally-hauck-stop-the-leadership-malpracticeThu, 24 Apr 2014 18:00:00 GMTWally Hauck – Stop the Leadership MalpracticeMike Brenhaug interviews Wally Hauck on eTALKS to discuss Wally's new book, Stop the Leadership Malpractice. Wally Hauck, PhD has a cure for the “deadly disease” known as the typical performance appraisal.    Wally holds a doctorate in oganizational leadership from Warren National University, a Master of Business Administration in finance from Iona College, and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania.   For 18 years his consulting firm, Optimum Leadership, has consulted with dozens of organizations and coached hundreds of individuals in improving leadership skills, employee engagement, and performance. Wally embraces Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s Theory of Profound Knowledge to assist leaders to develop remove obstacles in the system that block effective performance. As a professor of Organizational Change and Development at the University of New Haven in Connecticut Wally received the highest ratings of all professors in 2012.  The aim of this book is to compel leaders to replace their typical performance appraisal methods with one more closely aligned with systems thinking.  In addition, the aim is to replace it with one that actually achieves the desired outcomes of increasing individual development, improving communication between employees, implementing organizational strategies, and improving organizational performance. The motivation to replace the typical performance appraisal methods is achieved by clearly articulating four essential steps.  First, the book clearly demonstrates the folly of using the typical performance appraisal.  It provides compelling evidence of its inability to achieve the intended outcomes. Most leaders who use the typical appraisal process are already convinced of this. 00:44:00eTALKSnoevirtual roundtables,wally hauck,mike brenhaug,leadership,human resourcesMike Brenhaug interviews Wally Hauck on eTALKS to discuss Wally's new book, Stop the Leadership Malpractice. Wally Hauck, PhD has a cure for the “deadly diseasehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/24/kita-szpak-the-simple-life-shiny-objects-not-requiredBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/24/kita-szpak-the-simple-life-shiny-objects-not-required/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/24/kita-szpak-the-simple-life-shiny-objects-not-requiredThu, 24 Apr 2014 16:00:00 GMTKita Szpak – The SIMPLE Life: Shiny Objects Not RequiredMike Brenhaug interviews Kita Szpak on eTALKS to discuss her new book The Simple Life: Shiny Objects Not Required. Kita started writing 15 years ago, first telling her stories to her three now-adult sons. Kita published her first children’s book “You’re SpecialWherever You Are” at the end of 2009. (The book was honored as a finalist in the 6th Annual U.S. Indie National Excellence Awards in the Children’s Inspirational/Motivational category in June 2012). Transitioning into the “big people” sphere, Kita co-authored “Tipping Point to Happiness” – a little book with a big message in 2010. As a follow up to the book’s release, Kita undertook a U.S. radio campaign focusing on happiness, earning the title of “happiness expert” along the way. The book earned her the title of one of the top 50 authors you should be reading in 2012-13 on TheAuthorsShow.com. She also blogs for http://www.jenningswire.com with her column “Straight Talk on Happiness” Last August, Kita hosted the “Happiness for Parents Formula” Telesummit. Dr. Christine Carter, Dr. Joseph Ciarrochi, Dr. Fran Walfish and Dr. Friedemann Schaub were among the 21 experts Kita interviewed. Since then, she has developed a “Keep It SIMPLE Sweetie (KISS) program as well as held free online training calls to be of service to others. More information as well as registration for Kita’s programs and her weekly Gentle Messages can be found at http://www.kitaszpak.com Kita’s latest book “The SIMPLE Life: Shiny Objects Not Required” is now available on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com as well as on her website http://www.kitaszpak.com 00:31:00eTALKSnoevirtual roundtables,kita szpak,mike brenhaug,business,happinessMike Brenhaug interviews Kita Szpak on eTALKS to discuss her new book The Simple Life: Shiny Objects Not Required. Kita started writing 15 years ago, first tellhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/22/lynn-gissing-founder-of-light-in-africa-childrens-homes-1Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/22/lynn-gissing-founder-of-light-in-africa-childrens-homes-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/22/lynn-gissing-founder-of-light-in-africa-childrens-homes-1Tue, 22 Apr 2014 17:00:00 GMTLynn Gissing, founder of Light in Africa Children's HomesLynn Gissing, founder of Light in Africa Children's Homes, an NGO (Non-Government Organization) that provides fundamental care for vulnerable children in the Kilimanjaro and Manyara region of Tanzania, has released her first book, “A Light in Africa”. The book chronicles Gissing’s journey, telling stories that span the broad spectrum of human emotion, recounting the challenges of selling all she owns to pursue a spiritual calling; the miraculous healing of a child who could not walk; and the struggles of watching the suffering and death around her. A Light in Africa is about one woman's faith and how by the grace of God she is now operating eight children's homes. Over the past 14 years Gissing has served over 2,000,000 meals to children in Tanzania; the outreach food kitchen operating in the mining area for vulnerable and street children has served over 728,000 meals in a ten year period. A medical outreach program has provided free medicine, medical and health treatments to the poor who are unable to access any medical treatment and to date over 210,000 have received medical aid. She tells about experiencing the miracle of a child who was near death, dying of HIV/AIDS, who - having being prayed for, awoke from his unconscious state and is now living a normal life. The book highlights five unexplained miraculous recoveries. How she witnessed disabled children, some living in locked sheds, starving and near death. Gissing brought them to Light in Africa, the children’s homes she founded, giving them food, love and care where they are now experiencing life to the fullest. 00:34:00eTALKSnoevirtual roundtables,leadership,mike brenhaug,lynn gissing,bussinessLynn Gissing, founder of Light in Africa Children's Homes, an NGO (Non-Government Organization) that provides fundamental care for vulnerable children in the Kihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/17/robin-creasman-rock-star-principles-for-successBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/17/robin-creasman-rock-star-principles-for-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/17/robin-creasman-rock-star-principles-for-successThu, 17 Apr 2014 16:00:00 GMTRobin Creasman – Rock Star Principles for SuccessRobin Creasman is an award-winning television producer, motivational keynote speaker, musician, and entertainment industry expert known as The Rock Star Speaker & Performance Coach. He teaches success strategies from the world of entertainment on how to rock your performance whether you are on-stage, in the boardroom or on a sales call so you can get more business, make lasting impressions, and bemore successful. Robin believes a real-world Rock Star is… Remarkable! Ready, rehearsed, & rocks-the-house Optimistic, outgoing, & overdelivers. Confident, creative, & communicates wow! Knowledgeable of their market, audience, & strengths. Strategic, sells with sizzle, & shines on stage. Talented, teachable, & a team player. Audience focused, takes action, & has a positive attitude. Real, relevant, & builds relationships. 00:41:00eTALKSnoBusiness,growth,leadership,marketingRobin Creasman is an award-winning television producer, motivational keynote speaker, musician, and entertainment industry expert known as The Rock Star Speakerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/15/don-holbrook-the-next-america-thriving-surviving-in-an-unpredictable-economyBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/15/don-holbrook-the-next-america-thriving-surviving-in-an-unpredictable-economy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/15/don-holbrook-the-next-america-thriving-surviving-in-an-unpredictable-economyTue, 15 Apr 2014 16:00:00 GMTDon Holbrook – The Next America-Thriving & Surviving in an Unpredictable EconomyDon A. Holbrook is an economic development economist and consultant. He has written several best selling books within this industry, his latest “The Next America-Thriving & Surviving in an Unpredictable Economy 2nd Edition,” came out April 1st of this year. He is a keynote speaker and advisor to communities around the world that want to attract new investment into their locales and create jobs. He advises private companies on the best locations for new investments and assists them in negotiating the best financial incentives from the public sector for making such investments. His most recent book is “The Next America- Thriving and Surviving in an Unpredictable Economy” published by Motivational Press 2014. Hisprofessional consulting practice consists of private sector and public sector clients. His private sector work assists businesses in need of capitalization to expand operations and/or those in search of a new location for relocation and/or expansion into new markets.Pointing out the most advantageous business climate and location and then negotiating public incentives and inducements that lower the upfront costs for the client thus lowering market entry risks and assisting in their financing. His public sector work recommends the creation of incentive and capitalization strategies that will increase locales ability to attract investment and thus jobs into their communities. He has expertise in creating conceptual catalyst projects that can achieve economic development business cases to attract new opportunities to his client communities. He Specializes in: Corporate Site Location Analysis, Private Business capitalization using special economic development tools & public incentive strategies tied to ROI for both parties. He negotiates for his business clients to public sector economic development organizations. 00:41:00eTALKSnoevirtual roundtables,don holbrook,mike brenhaug,business,leadershipDon A. Holbrook is an economic development economist and consultant. He has written several best selling books within this industry, his latest “The Next Americhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/10/lynette-louise-aka-the-brain-broadBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/10/lynette-louise-aka-the-brain-broad/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/etalks/2014/04/10/lynette-louise-aka-the-brain-broadThu, 10 Apr 2014 17:00:00 GMTLynette Louise aka THE BRAIN BROADLynette Louise (also known as THE BRAIN BROAD) travels the globe working with children and adults who are struggling with various brain disorders. She specializes in autism and uses a combination of play, family dynamics counseling, and neurofeedback in homes internationally. Lynette brings plenty of creativity and flair to her work! She’s a singer, speaker, author, neurofeedback practitioner, comedian, and proud mom of eight now grown children–six were adopted and four were on the autism spectrum. Lynette travels internationally as a practitioner, as well as a performer and speaker on the subjects of mental health and the brain. Her one woman musical comedy show CRAZY TO SANE teaches with laughter, candor and toe tapping tunes. The show—and the CD– are a collage of her life as the daughter of abuse and the mother of autism. With artistic splendor she weaves the learning’s of a lifetime, comedy and brain science into this entertaining and emotional show. In the interest of sharing her knowledge widely she has also authored three books. Her latest is The WingMaker, a rhyming picture book based  on a beautiful true story. Again, Lynette finds a way to share important and actionable information with candor and humor. As the host of the popular podcast A NEW SPIN ON AUTISM: ANSWERS! Lynette invitesknowledgeable and surprising guests, and together they explore topics (ranging from neuroscience to stand-up comedy) with fun and fascination until discovering useful autism answers. Her latest project, an international reality series called FIX IT IN FIVE with LYNETTE LOUISE aka THE BRAIN BROAD offers help to families with fun, kindness, and concrete answers for a myriad of brain disorders and is now airing on The Autism Channel. In a nutshell, Lynette Louise is a passionate and tireless sharer of life’s actionable answers! 00:40:00eTALKSnoevirtual roundtables,etalks,mike brenhaug,lynette louise,autismLynette Louise (also known as THE BRAIN BROAD) travels the globe working with children and adults who are struggling with various brain disorders. She specializ