Episodes

Having immigrated to the United States from Brazil, Louisa Da Silva, owner of DS Cleaning and Maid Service, found that her stream of new ideas created 'fires' that her team had to extinguish. Previously overworked, stressed, and unhealthy, she's now planned for and living a balanced and focused life. In this episode's talk, Co-Founder Kirkland Tibbels discusses the naivety and danger of 'Self-Action', a very common and widespread orientation to activity in which the individual sees themselves a...

Tune into this Classics episode of the Influential U podcast, where John Patterson sits down with music industry legend Marcus Bell. Marcus, who began his musical journey at the tender age of two, reveals the work ethic and discipline that have fueled his impressive career. From his early days in a makeshift recording studio to collaborating with major artists like Usher and Britney Spears, Marcus emphasizes the importance of perseverance, dedication, and strategic focus. This episode offers a...

Working as a principal in a large healthcare enterprise, Trisha Tyler of Mercer Health & Benefits, talks about how to create value for the companies that you work for; when you become reliable for that value, you get to do what you love and increase your income accordingly. One of her passions is the value of our oceans and in her spare time, she works on shark and ocean conversation.

In this installment, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Nicole Tripodi, a dynamic entrepreneur and advocate for accurate thinking, goal setting, and the success of small businesses. In this interview, Nicole shares her wealth of knowledge and experiences, offering practical advice on navigating the complexities of Government Contracting and the venture capital landscape. Before studying with Influential U, Nicole felt stuck and credits the program with jump-starting a renewed vigor in he...

In this episode, we are joined by Rochelle Finlay, a research and innovation management consultant who credits Influential U with helping her focus her offer in the marketplace, resulting in her business reaching new levels of success. Before finding IU, she was one year into working for herself. Her business was going well, but her work-life balance wasn't great, her health was just OK, and there was a concern that consulting gigs could dry up. After working with Influential U, Rochelle has th...

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Kammerer, a former executive, who says he discovered Influential U after leaving corporate life and began his entrepreneurial journey. While he had been through a lifetime of formal and informal education, he considered the principles he learned at Influential U to be remarkably different. While studying with Influential U, Mark says he gained an appreciation for the significance of measurement, comprehended the value of understanding his impact, and, most ...

In this episode, we'll introduce you to the Transactional Personality know as the Judge. The Judge excels in skepticism, guided by high standards, competence, and a thirst for evidence before taking action. Don't shy away from The Judge - embrace their wisdom as they can be your ultimate savior in times of peril. Learn to heed their suggestions, and you'll discover a guardian angel within this personality. However, be mindful of their Kryptonite – a tendency to pause transactions prematurely du...

In this episode, we are joined by Ellza Malok, the Founder and Chair of the Blue Monarch Group. She has been celebrated as an executive and global marketing innovator, and she brings a unique lens to brands from her own experiences in entrepreneurship, data science, and psychology-based marketing. Before studying with Influential U, Ellza found that it was a struggle to balance personal needs with professional commitments. These challenges were significant enough for her to realize the need for...

The personality we at Influential U refer to as the Producer is skilled with alliances and requests. Their superpowers are the ability to be short-term and objective in their thinking and they are highly work-oriented doers. They're who you want on your team because they are action oriented and ready to get to work. Their kryptonite, however, is that they may tend to halt things with premature or unnecessary actions and may avoid or dismiss completion and flexibility. To learn more about this p...

This episode, we're exploring a topic that is crucial for every business owner: How to Hire the Right Person and Avoid Hiring the Wrong Person. As we teach it at Influential U - If you’re going to do big things, you’re going to need help. And when it comes to your company’s Human Resources; building and expanding your team is one of the most essential and important choices you can make. Hire the right person and your company can go to the moon! But hire the wrong person, and your business may ...

In this episode, we'll explore the Transactional Personality known as the Performer and they're skilled with mood and influence. Their superpowers are the ability to be present-based, relationship-oriented people who are inclined to be highly flexible in their thinking. Their Kryptonite, however, is that they may tend to halt transactions with relationship concerns or mood campaigns and may avoid or dismiss commitments and facts. We will have someone you know well on this podcast, our host and ...

In this episode, Brian shares his wisdom on how coaching can elevate your superpower, especially during the challenging transition to leadership. He identifies key signs of struggle, such as finding it difficult to recruit good people, preferring to do tasks yourself rather than delegating, and enjoying technical problem-solving over managing people issues. Discover how Influential U's programs have provided Brian with a profound understanding of human behavior, the ability to guide others thro...

This episode we'll explore the Inventor Transactional Personality. This particular personality is skilled in vision and inventing big futures. Their Superpowers are the ability to be idea-oriented people who are self-reliant and highly subjective in their thinking. Their Kryptonite, however, is that they may tend to halt transactions with new ideas or a need to control everything, and they may do so to the detriment of their relationships and judgments. To truly get inside the mind of an invent...

This week's guest, Shoshanna French, shares her profound insights on intuitive decision-making—an art she has mastered and now teaches to executives, founders, and entrepreneurs. Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday. The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts. Check out our show notes for li...

Here at Influential U, we’ve studied well over two hundred different personality based models and many of them are quite complex, unintuitive, and ultimately not very useful. Today, we’re going to tackle the question of “why study personalities”, and give a brief description of the four “personalities in transaction” that we study here at Influential U. We're biased, but we're confident that after listening to this, you'll agreed that our version is much more valuable. The Influential U podcast...

Whether you're negotiating a business deal, interacting with your loved ones around a holiday table, or just trying to survive the inter-office drama in your business, "You Are Always Transacting". Every one of us is involved in several exchanges with others on a daily basis. How can you navigate these situations and have them turn out in your favor? We teach people to create and maintain transactions using a Transaction Cycle. In this episode, we will break down all the moves and phases of a ...

Join us as we sit down with Codie Wright, a renowned author, speaker, and trainer, who helps people launch, or relaunch, their careers. Before embarking on her educational journey with Influential U, Codie candidly admits to a degree of naivety and struggling with tracking her progress and managing her commitments effectively. Today, Codie navigates life's challenges with ease, drawing on Influential U's teachings to find balance and enhance her overall life satisfaction. Tune in to this episod...

It’s our mantra here at Influential U and you hear it a lot when you work with us, "You Are Always Transacting." But what does that mean exactly? When people think of the word transaction, they often think of a transaction as a simple tit for tat exchange. To be “transactional” can mean cold-hearted, calculated- and can be meant as an insult. However, a transaction is not merely a point of sale. Whether you're negotiating a business deal, interacting with your loved ones around a holiday table...

Today we'll discuss "Stage Five: Celebrated” of the Five Stages of Professional Influence. This is the stage when your influence, authority, and identity are embodied and represented in the culture. You've made it and accomplished what you set out to do. If you're in this stage, you've likely decided that the end is in site, and you may be looking at planning an ambitious exit strategy. Perhaps your a successful entrepreneur that’s ready to give the business over to a family member, or a C-Suit...

In this episode of the Influential U Podcast, we're diving into the world of culinary entrepreneurship as we sit down with Jose Lamas Gonzalez, the General Manager of El Sombrero Mexican Food. Join us as we uncover the inspiring journey of how Jose transformed his career and restaurant business, thanks to the insights and guidance he gained from Influential U's programs. Before embarking on his transformative journey, Jose felt stuck and lacked the confidence to accelerate his career and was se...

Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/] If you are seeking more autonomy, authority, a bigger paycheck, or respect, this is a problem that you need to work on, today. The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive." The Thrive program allows ambitious adults to develop competitive professional skills to advance their personal goals and business objectives. When you join Thrive, you g...

In this episode of the Influential U Podcast, we're thrilled to have Jade Baranski and Jerry Ramey, the dynamic Co-Founders of Mobilize, join us to unravel the secrets of scaling while learning how to scale a business at the same time. Mobilize utilizes the power of data and Artificial Intelligence to transform creativity into tangible results. At its core, Mobilize champions the idea that well-informed decisions are rooted in data-driven insights. By constructing software based on the bedrock ...

This episode we’ll dive into Stage Three, Known, in the Five Stages of Professional Influence. When you've reached this stage you may have gained some traction in your professional life and are feeling pretty good about your career trajectory and earning potential, however you know that you have not maxed out your potential. Complacency and comfort are the enemy of folks in this stage as they've had some success and oftentimes think they know it all. Don't let that be you. People who've elevate...

In this week's episode, we are thrilled to have Michael Thomas, a renowned Business Transformation Leader, join us from Seattle, Washington. Step into the world of organizational metamorphosis as Michael shares his expertise in driving substantial savings through end-to-end improvements. With an impressive repertoire of methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, Agility, and Change Management, Michael's strategic mindset has led to the delivery of multi-million dollar savings. Prepare to be intr...