Defeat The Drama At Work With Kirsten E. Ross | Work Drama | Life Strategies | Family Business | Communication | Leadership

Chris Wexler has had a winding career, starting on Wall Street, spending 20 years in advertising technology before he found his real calling - putting all that he has learned together to make the internet a safer place for children by fighting the spread of Child Sexual Abuse Materials via cutting edge technology. https://www.linkedin.com/company/krunam/ krunam.co MyImpactAcademy.com/Join  Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podcast host and CEO of Focus Forward Coaching where we help leaders defeat team drama to 4X productivity, wow their customers and improve their bottom line with simple, actionable strategies, systems, communication hacks and mindset shifts.

EP 222  Family Business – Motivation to Move You Into those Difficult Discussions  Too often we avoid the tough conversations.  Our Lizard Brain gives us these reasons and exuses that feel like facts…….in working with family businesses for about 25 years I can tell – rarely are these facts.  Here’s a few of the most common “Reasons” I hear…….  Reasons & Excuses that Feel Like Facts  We’re Fine  We’re too Busy  We Love One Another  I don’t Know What I Want  It Will Never Happen Anyway  We’ll Do Future Planning Soon  I Don’t Want Them to Be Mad at Me  No Need to Rock the Boat-All Will Be Fine  We all Get Along Well – We’ll Work it Out Soon          Recently had a family business leader – Next Gen tell me “We’re Getting Along “    Which got me thinking……- But at What Cost?    Assuming Rather than Asking  Frustrations Not Addressed  Ideas & Innovations Not Heard  Personal Goals Not Shared  Decisions Made w/o Input  Boundaries Created   Not Communicated   Not

EP 221: Jonathan de Potter - Psychedelic Mental Transcendence     Jonathan de Potter is the Founder and CEO of Behold Retreats, a bespoke wellness service that facilitates journeys of self-discovery and transformation, supported by the scientifically proven benefits of plant medicine therapy. As a thought-leader in psychedelic plant medicine, his priority is to guide leaders and executives to maximize the benefits, and to raise education and awareness on the subject.   Jonathan’s retreats require weeks of preparation. Goals are planned before and implementation occurs after the event. Jonathan helps others discover their shortcomings and mental blocks. Plant medicine is just one aspect of the process. It is not the primary focus of the retreat. Jonathan puts his focus on shifting mindsets and releasing egoic desire.   Get in touch with Jonathan and checkout Behold Retreats! Behold Retreats Website: https://www.behold-retreats.com/ Behold Retreats Ayahuasca Retreat in Costa Rica:  https://www.behold-retreats.c

Chris Hull is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Otus, a Chicago-based edtech company. After 13 years as an educator, Chris wanted to minimize the chaos of disconnected edtech tools for K-12 administrators, educators, students, and their families. Otus is one system to teach, grade, analyze, and plan. With Otus, school leaders can focus on student learning, not technology. Learn more at http://otus.com As an educator, Chris struggled to collaborate with his peers. The faculty would struggle to piece together information on the performance of students. Instead of working on a solution the staff would spend time scrounging for different documents and notes. Moments like this inspired Chris to develop Otus!   Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podcast host and CEO of Focus Forward Coaching where we help leader

EP 217: Michael MacDonald- Basketball to Board Room https://frombenchtoboardroom.com/ Michael MacDonald is the former executive chairman and CEO of Medifast. Before that, he was an Executive Vice President for Office Max, and spent 33 years in sales, marketing, and general management at Xerox, where he served as the president of the North American Solutions Group--a $65 billion division of the company. He also served on the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research. Michael was cut from his basketball team the first time he tried out. He eventually played on a scholarship from Rutgers. Michael learned many valuable life lessons through basketball. The sport taught him teamwork, perseverance, and the value of diversity.  Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podcast host and CEO of Focus Forward Coaching where we help lead

EP 215 Neil Gordon   http://neilcanhelp.com   Neil Gordon works with executives, influencers, and thought leaders and has helped them get six-figure book advances, be seen on shows like Ellen and Dr. Oz, and double their speaking fees. Prior to becoming a communications expert, he worked on the editorial staff of Penguin Random House where he worked with New York Times bestselling authors. He has been featured on Forbes, Fortune, Inc.com., and NBC Palm Springs, and is a VIP contributor for Entrepreneur. Before Neil helped leaders skyrocket their career's he worked nights for lyft. He struggled to write for more than 10 minutes at a time. He ghost wrote books and made very little until he started helping others improve their communication and deliver a bigger impact. Neil is an amazing story teller and he can help you achieve bigger and bolder accomplishments!   Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Gre

EP 213 Paul Shepherd   https://paulbshepherd.com/   Paul Shepherd is a Sydney-based entrepreneur, coach, and creator of a unique system that helps leaders to live a life of purpose and meaning through a holistic 360-degree approach that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podcast host and CEO of Focus Forward Coaching where we help leaders defeat team drama to 4X productivity, wow their customers and improve their bottom line with simple, actionable strategies, systems, communication hacks and mindset shifts.

EP 210  Family Business  4 Key Questions  - Clarify these to Resolve some Conflict In more than 20 years of working with Family Business the most intense emotions arise around 4 basic topics. There are nuances, yes, but as I look back they all fit in these categories. Sometimes this challenges land in more than one spot 2 Key Goals - Always Profitable Business Healthy Family A real life example:  From the family of 6 Next Gen who unexpectedly inherited the business – 2 working in 4 not – building resentment – all had = decision making 2 working in – building resentment – 4 not  – benefitting financially w/o work – decisions driven by the size of their checks. Who does the work of the business – 2 Who makes decisions – 6 Who owns – 6 Who benefits – 6 Harder to Achieve if Conversations Happen During….. Crisis Conflict 4 Key Questions to Answer for  ~ Now & Later ~ Who Does the Work of the Business? Who Makes Decisions for the Business? Who Owns the Business? Who Benefits Financially? Friction can happ

EP 211 Tony Martignetti- Unlock Your True Potential https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/ Tony Martignetti is a trusted leadership advisor, entrepreneur, idea generator, and people connector. He brings together practical experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity, to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. Before becoming a leadership development advisor, he was a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the world's leading life sciences companies. Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Tony is the host of The Virtual Campfire podcast and the author of "Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life." Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podc

EP 208 Peace not War – a Poem I wrote in High School I just ran across my little box of memorabilia from my school years.  Even back then I used to write motivational stories, creative short stories and poems.  At the time I was very concerned about war.  I wrote this poem my Senior Year but it really seems to fit for today’s circumstances so I thought I’d share it now.   Peace Not War A Poem by Kirsten Ross Vogel Senior Year in High SchoolMany years ago : ) Struggling with our problems Taking things in strife The way we treat each other You’d think we didn’t care for life The time we live is oh so short Why can’t the people see? We’re in this world together We share it equally Let’s put our pride aside right now There must be no delay Why is the phrase, “I wish for peace” So very hard to say? Start living for the future and Forget about the past Work together to reach our common goal Mankind has to last! DefeatTheDrama.com/Call

EP 207 Jerry Brazie Jerrybrazie.com Jerry Brazie grew up poor in a family of 9 children. He got his first job at 11 years old. He’s had to steal food just to eat, and has lived on the violent streets before. Jerry worked more than 20 jobs before starting his first business at age 28. Over the last 20 years his companies have generated over $450M in revenues, and a lifetime of experience. A serial entrepreneur, he has had thousands of employees and has owned, bought and sold many businesses. His mission is to teach others what is possible, particularly people with a background like his. Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podcast host and CEO of Focus Forward Coaching where we help leaders defeat team drama to 4X productivity, wow their customers and improve their bottom line with simple, actionable strategies, system

Cobus Visser \S/uperman of Africa International Motivational Keynote Speaker Teamculture and Firewalk Guru Peak performance mental strength Consultant  Business & Marketing Strategist   With over a decade in executive and personal coaching, motivational speaking, and most importantly, real-life, in-the-trenches experience – Cobus Visser has shown how one can change your life around and meet greater heights with the correct methods, training, and guidance.   He is an author, motivational speaker, international trainer, life coach, and the only Master Firewalk Instructor in South Africa, dedicated to helping all individuals, be it business leaders, entrepreneurs or people with disabilities.   Cobus was diagnosed with Haemophilia as a child - he endured pain every day of his life since a young age but never has he had his condition define him as a person. In 2013 Cobus found himself in hospital – unable to move and in excruciating pain. But instead of giving up and succumbing to his situation Cobus decided t

Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/thefinniankelly/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefinniankelly/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSn4sfzzeTB3KRscnZdcpVg?view_as=subscriber LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/finnniankelly Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheFinnKelly   www.finniankelly.com, www.intentionality.com   As a sought-after speaker, event facilitator and executive coach, Finnian has been dubbed “the Business Mystic” because of his unique ability to put consciousness into business and inspire leaders to find new levels of meaning and purpose through their creative endeavours.     As an entrepreneur, Finnian built and exited two multi-million dollar companies in the financial industry.  He’s the Creator and Chief Visionary Officer of Intentionality.com. Using the Intentionality framework, Finnian guides people to create their path, get on their path, and stay on their path to wholeness. Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab

Aimee is a trusted profitability advisor to six and seven-figure business owners who are tired of being behind in their books and are ready to uncover blind spots and ultimately get more profitable.  Aimee also is a certified life and money coach and specializes with women who long to leave the 9-5 and create a business and build wealth on their terms. http://www.myvirtualcfo.co Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podcast host and CEO of Focus Forward Coaching where we help leaders defeat team drama to 4X productivity, wow their customers and improve their bottom line with simple, actionable strategies, systems, communication hacks and mindset shifts.

EP 199  Gerry Valentine - Adversity to Opportunity https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerryvalentine/ https://twitter.com/gerryval https://gerryvalentine.com/book/ Gerry Valentine inspires people to build resilience, overcome setbacks, and understand that adversity can be a source of opportunity. Gerry’s an executive coach and public speaker, and author of a new book, “The Thriving Mindset—Tools for Empowerment in a Disruptive World.” With 27+ years of Fortune 100 leadership experience, he is a trusted advisor to corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and high-performance individuals of all kinds.  Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podcast host and CEO of Focus Forward Coaching where we help leaders defeat team drama to 4X productivity, wow their customers and improve their bottom line with simple, actionable strategies, s

EP 197 Rachel Grant   Rachel Grant is the owner and founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and is a Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach and M.A. in Counseling Psychology. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse.     Based on her educational training, study of neuroscience, and lessons learned from her own journey, she has successfully used the Beyond Surviving Program since 2007 to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse who are beyond sick and tired of feeling broken and unfixable break free from the pain of abuse and finally move on with their lives.   https://www.rachelgrantcoaching.com Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podcast host and CEO of Focus Forward Coaching where we help leaders defeat team drama to 4X productivity, wow their customers and improve their bottom line w

EP 195 Sylvia Marusyk: Wellness in the Workplace   Sylvia Marusyk FB and LI, mindbody.works IG   http://www.mindbodyworks.ca   Sylvia Marusyk is an Activational Speaker,  founder and innovative mind behind MindBody Works; a Canadian company focusing on creating and maintaining health and wellness in the workplace. As an Occupational Therapist with 30 years of experience and expertise in the field of health and safety, she emphasizes that prevention is the key to creating happy, healthy individuals, employees and businesses.    Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podcast host and CEO of Focus Forward Coaching where we help leaders defeat team drama to 4X productivity, wow their customers and improve their bottom line with simple, actionable strategies, systems, communication hacks and mindset shifts.

EP 193 Stacey Simms: Communicating and Connecting for Better Information twitter.com/staceysimms, facebook.com/staceyrsimms, instagram.com/staceysimms http://www.staceysimms.com Stacey is the host of the long-running & award winning podcast, Diabetes Connections. She started writing and speaking about diabetes, just after her toddler was diagnosed with type 1, back in 2006. She's an author and a speaker and spent most of her career in local news.  Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podcast host and CEO of Focus Forward Coaching where we help leaders defeat team drama to 4X productivity, wow their customers and improve their bottom line with simple, actionable strategies, systems, communication hacks and mindset shifts.

Melanie Weller is a Medical Visionary with a paradigm-shifting process to access genius, health, and flow in your body and business using the vagus nerve as a portal to health, growth, and success. Melanie brings over 25 years of experience to her leading-edge systems where she leverages vagus nerve principles for visionary development, performance enhancement, and fine-tuning genius. Melanie is a Physical Therapist, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podcast host and CEO of Focus Forward Coaching where we help leaders defeat team drama to 4X productivity, wow their customers and improve their bottom line with simple, actionable strategies, systems, communication hacks and mindset shifts.

In this episode we will cover 20 ways to say no. It can be extremely difficult to turn down an opportunity or request. Sometimes we book ourselves to the point of overwhelm and stress! Stick up for yourself and be specific about what you fill your time with.  Learn the Delegation Strategies I’ve shared with THOUSANDS and get your team to do what you need! Grab a copy of my EBook, The Six Simple Steps to Great Delegation DefeatTheDrama.com/DelegationSheet Kirsten Ross Vogel is an author, podcast host and CEO of Focus Forward Coaching where we help leaders defeat team drama to 4X productivity, wow their customers and improve their bottom line with simple, actionable strategies, systems, communication hacks and mindset shifts.