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Eye Openers Podcast
by Brittany Drozd
Grab your beverage of choice and join Brittany for insight-packed conversations with business owners and CEOs who bare it all to help you have insights of your own that just might change the way you do business, how you think, or even change your life.
Episodes
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Fighting for Human-Centered Startups: HR Lessons from the Trenches
Startup HR expert Megan Pawlak joins Eye Openers to share how early-stage companies can build people-first cultures, hire smart (even on a budget), and avoid the pitfalls that sink great ideas. A must-listen for founders and future leaders. What happens when you bring heart into HR and humanity...
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🎉 My Birthday Reflections: The Wins, Challenges & Lessons Learned
It's my birthday, and instead of just celebrating with cake and a nice dinner, I'm taking a moment to reflect on my past year—the wins, the challenges, and the growth. This episode is a candid look at the lessons I've learned, the shifts I've made in my business and personal life, and what I'm...
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🎯 Becoming the CEO of Your Health: Eye Opening Wellness Insights with Jason Mejeur
🎙 Welcome to Eye Openers! In this episode, Brittany sits down with Jason Mejeur, CEO of Coya Health, to discuss becoming the CEO of your health, how wellness impacts business performance, and the transformative power of small, sustainable changes. Eye-Opening Insights with Time Stamps: ☕️...
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Scaling Success: How Brian Built MSPs Through Acquisition and Intentional Culture
🎙 Welcome to Eye Openers! In this episode, Brittany welcomes Brian, a seasoned MSP entrepreneur turned coach, to share his journey of entrepreneurship through acquisition, building intentional company culture, and leading with purpose. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned…
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🛡️ Shatterproof Your Business: Legal Insights with Scott Reib ⚖️
Hi everyone, Brittany Drozd here! You know I can't start my day without caffeine, and that's just one reason we call this show 'Eye Openers.' The other? I'm all about bringing you those 'aha' moments through my interviews. Today, I'm beyond excited to welcome Scott Reib, America's Legal Coach.…
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Stephen Stowe on Cultivating Community for Business Success
Today, I'm joined by Stephen Stowe, a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning multiple industries who also happens to be the owner of my gym, Bond Fitness, and my workout buddy. Stephen's approach to business success is all about community and culture. In this episode, we explore...
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Cutting out the Cancer in Your Culture
Today on Eye Openers, we're discussing a sensitive yet vital topic: "Cutting Out the Cancer in Your Culture." We explore how to handle problematic employees, why timely intervention is essential, and the steps you can take to foster a positive work environment. Key Takeaways: 🔑 Timely…
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My Path: From Psychotherapist to Culture Change-Maker
Today, I'm reintroducing myself and sharing my story of transitioning from a psychotherapist and psychologist to a business coaching consultant. My passion for understanding and influencing behavior has led me to empower leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and executives to elevate their leadership...
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From Half a Million Down to Hopeful Horizons with Ryan Pink
In today's episode of "Eye Openers," I had the profound pleasure of sitting down with Ryan, an entrepreneur whose journey is both a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a compelling narrative on the transformative power of confronting our deepest struggles. Ryan's story, much like...
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Understanding Organizational Culture
In this episode of Eye Openers, we dive deep into the heart of what drives my work - organizational culture. As both my work and this podcast evolve, it's crucial to step back and define what organizational culture truly means. It's not always obvious, even to those of us who eat, sleep, and...
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Shrink The Change
In a world that celebrates dreaming big, my latest episode of Eye Openers introduces a delightful twist to the usual narrative. It's all about the might of the minute – those tiny steps that lead to giant leaps. I hope this unique approach to cultural transformation gets the wheels turning in…
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Breaking Silos + Pioneering Cross-Department Collaboration
I'm bringing you an inside look into the journey of Stacy Willis from engineer to COO, where she's making waves by pioneering cross-department collaboration at Playwire. 🌊 🔄 Incremental Change Magic: Stacy's success story underscores the transformative power of taking small, manageable steps....
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Culture Renovation vs. Transformation
Welcome back to another episode of Eye Openers where we delve into the intricacies of organizational culture. I'm thrilled to share the insights and concepts that fuel my daily work in helping organizations build robust cultures. In today's discussion, we're honing in on a term you've likely...
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The Secrets of Organizational Excellence
I'm thrilled to share the latest episode of Eye Openers, where I had an invigorating conversation with Elizabeth O'Neill. We delved into the realms of organizational culture, coaching, and the secrets of building a coaching-centric culture. Here's a glimpse of our discussion: Scaling Teams and...
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Creating a Fulfilling Culture + Combating Ageism
Recently, I had the privilege of chatting with Kamrin, a coach and the host of the thought-provoking podcast, "50, Not Dead." We delve into the crucial topic of toxic workplace culture, drawing from Kamrin's personal experiences that highlight the urgency of fostering a positive environment…
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The Power of Behavior Modification and Tech Transformation
In today's episode of Eye Openers, I have the privilege of delving into a remarkable journey of personal experience turned revolutionary healthcare innovation. Our guest, Charles, shares a heartfelt story of resilience and transformation that led to the birth of Hido Health. Join us as we explore...
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The Power of True Partnership in Business & Executive Support
For many leaders, grappling with the art of delegation is a familiar tale. We often think nobody can do what we do quite like us. And for certain things, that's totally true! But, as my guests on this week's Eye Openers, Ethan and Stephanie of Pro Assisting will no doubt convince you, with the...
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🚀 My Journey From Counselor to Catalyst 🌟
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Paula Reid on her wonderful new podcast, Beyond Neutral. In it, we delved into my journey as a seasoned business coach focused on culture change and the evolution of my business over the past decade. I loved this conversation so much I...
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3 Practical🧘♀️Self-Care Strategies for Success 📈
I'm thrilled to be here with you for a special mini episode dedicated to a topic close to my heart - self-care. Today, we're going to delve into the transformative power of self-care and how it can revolutionize not just your personal life but also your professional journey. At Eye Openers, we…
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🌟 Brewing Success: Chad's Secrets to Operational Excellence
Welcome back to Eye Openers, where we not only deliver eye-opening insights but also share the perfect cup of inspiration to make your business and life better! Today, we have a special guest, Chad Bareither, who not only speaks our caffeine-based love language but also has a passion for…
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🧭 Navigate Hiring & Find Success in an Evolving Biz Landscape 🚀
I recently had the opportunity to interview seasoned entrepreneur Dorine Rivers who shared some of her wisdom with us. In this eye-opening interview, we discussed hiring strategies, navigating business models, and finding success in an ever-changing business environment. In this episode, we...
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Business as the Foundation, Family as the North Star
Today, I'm excited to share a very special guest on the show: the man who modeled entrepreneurship for me, my dad Robin Nicolaides. We delve into his journey into entrepreneurship and the lessons he learned along the way. My dad's unwavering dedication to his business and his family has always...
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Navy SEAL Secrets for Effective Leadership
In honor of Memorial Day, I wanted to share some insights from David Goggins, on the valuable lessons during his military service that he applies to his civilian leadership. In this episode, we discuss his lessons in leadership learned from the military: Embrace discomfort and take ownership...
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Letting Go and Letting in: Finding Work-Life Harmony
In the pursuit of a fulfilling life, we often overlook an essential aspect: the art of letting go and letting in. Join me on a transformative journey as I sit down with Uwe, a seasoned expert in guiding executives and their VIPs towards personal and professional growth. Together, we delve into…
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Why Motherhood is the Ultimate Leadership Position: A Mother's Day Special
Happy Mother's Day! I am thrilled to share this week's episode with you on a topic that is near and dear to my heart and my most significant role: motherhood. As a mother of two young girls, ages four and seven, I consider motherhood to be my most important role, even outside of running my…
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Practice Curiosity, Not Judgment to Unlock Your Employee's Potential
Are you tired of feeling frustrated and helpless when dealing with underperforming employees? Do you find yourself resorting to punishments and toughness as a way to motivate them? It's understandable! But, let me tell you, using compassion and curiosity instead of anger and punishment can...
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How to Liberate Yourself from Stagnation
Do you ever feel stuck between how you want to see yourself and how you ACTUALLY see yourself? It's not easy inhabiting a new identity or trying something new. In this episode of Eye Openers, my guest Robyn Ivy, Coach, Photographer, and Intuitive who has worked with chimpanzees (for real!)...
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How One Business Owner Cut His Workload by 90% and Boosted Profits Through Smart Systems
Are SO ready to leave behind 60-80 workweeks in the name of 'freedom' in your business? Get ready to be inspired by the story of a 2nd-time Eye Openers guest and business owner, Daniel Felt of Kura Home, who managed to turn things around in a big way. By shifting his focus to systems and…
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Seeing the Best in Others: A Guide to Leveraging 🌟 Bright Spots 🌟 for Change
Have a favorite employee? That's perfectly natural. And I'm going to tell you how to use that to the advantage of your whole crew. In this episode of Eye Openers, I share practical tips on: How to leverage your bright spot (fave team member) Hone in on their positive qualities And amplify that...
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Unnatural Territory: Why The Workplace Can Be Like Riding a Snowmobile in The Desert 🏜️
Behavior is influenced by the culture, values, and structure of your organization. These elements are deeply embedded in your organization's fabric, and your team's behavior is shaped by the norms and expectations established by the company culture. So, how do you bridge the gap between the hard...
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Are you the reason your business isn't growing?
Have you ever had to face a hard truth? I mean something that you knew was true in the back of her head, but you just kept avoiding it? Let's talk about that. In this week's episode of Eye Openers with Josh Daly, we discuss just that. Humility. And it can be humbling to recognize that you're the...
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Why Homeruns are Not The Answer in Your Business 🙅♀️⚾
Are you a baseball fan? I was forced to watch baseball as a kid with a brother and dad who loved watching the home run kings hit it out of the park. In 1998, two big names in baseball (McGwire and Sosa) were in a race to hit the most home runs that year. Yet, neither of their teams won the World...
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Why You Must Take Risks to Achieve Success in Your Business
When's the last time you took a risk in your business? It can be scary to take a gamble on something you're not 100% sure will work out. But, this is so necessary for growth and success. Take it from Jacqueline Hudson - my latest guest of Eye Openers. She's a female founder who is disrupting the...
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🥳Celebrating 50 Episodes of Eye Openers!🥳
Today, I'm celebrating my 50th episode! A first big milestone and more to come. Thank YOU for helping me get here. Whenever I hear from a listener who shares how much they loved an episode, I'm so grateful to hear it. Because that's exactly why I do this show. Hearing how the guest overcame a...
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Why Culture Matters - Even to Your Customers
What do you picture when someone mentions company culture or values? If your image includes a mandatory, company-wide softball game or forced kumbaya circle you're not alone. That would make me want to avoid culture like Covid-19! And that's the problem! We can't fix our workplaces because we…
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Why Your Unconscious Stress is Keeping Your Biz Stuck
Stress can be sneaky and we're not always immediately aware of how it is showing up for us. Have you found yourself self-soothing in unhealthy ways more than usual? Feeling adrift and wondering how you and your business will make it through this pandemic and beyond? I'm here to tell you that it's...
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What if it were easy?
When you think of building and running a successful business, I bet you think of massive amounts of hard work. And yes, there is hard work. But I invite you to consider: What if it were easy? This is the one question that often leaves my clients speechless. But I promise, it is NOT just…
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Don't know how to tell you this…😳
You've got some spinach in your teeth, basically. Have you ever had the unfortunate experience of walking around all day after a salad only to finally see that spinach in the bathroom mirror? Or discovered TP stuck to your heel? Don't you wonder why NOBODY took you aside and let you know and…
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How to work in your joy & genius zone (+ why it matters)
Have you ever worked somewhere creativity goes to die? Where when you pipe up with a suggestion in the morning meeting and your boss stares daggers at you? My guest Samantha Hartley and I both know this feeling well and are passionate about changing cultures like this to thriving, joyful...
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Why Having Fun is the Key to Business Success
When was the last time you had fun? Like real lose-yourself-in-the-moment, honest-to-goodness play? We are NOT robots. When we're not doing the hobbies that light us up, being playful, and just being present for our lives, we can't show up fully in our businesses. And even worse we're missing out...
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🦸 Uncover Your Superpower: Sneak Peek Into a Private Coaching Session
Did you know you have a superpower? A superpower can be described as "wielding great power or influence." And hopefully using it for good and not evil :) But when I use this term in coaching, I'm speaking about the superior SKILL and INFLUENCE an individual has in business. If you're a business...
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Mini-Sode: Does your communication suck?
Do you dread having the hard conversations in your business? In fact, are you avoiding them? You are NOT alone! I hear from so many people who struggle with this. Well, friends, in this short, one-shot espresso version of Eye Openers, I'm here to help you improve your communication and become a...
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Want to be a better leader? Listen to this interview
I think we can all agree that the last few years have been uniquely challenging. It's hard to plan ahead when the future has been so uncertain. But leading from fear isn't going to get you where you want to go. That's why I'm so excited to share this recent discussion I had with Carole Ann Penney...
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How's Your Mindset? 🤔
Happy holidays! With Christmas upon us, I'm curious: Where's your head at? Are you done with business for the year? Or not even slowing down one bit? Maybe somewhere in the middle? No matter where your head's at, there's one thing you should still focus on: Your Mindset. This is why I'm thrilled…
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When Failure's Not an Option
Starting a business is hard enough. But when your family looks to you to put food on the table, now that's really pressure. In business, we hear that failure is part of the process. That if you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough. But what if failure isn't an option? For my guest, Keno...
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How to Start Making Better Decisions Today
Have you ever been completely stuck when you had to make a big decision? Almost like you were paralyzed by not knowing what to do? In these moments, you trust your gut? Or is it all about the numbers in your business? If you're relying on ONE way - and one way only - it's time to become more...
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Why More 🌴 Vacation Can Mean More 💵 In Your Business
Did you know putting your personal life before your business goals can lead to more of the good stuff?! Find out how my guest on Eye Openers this week, Max Traylor, helps his clients build a sustainable business while making space for the things they really want out of life. We've had Max on...
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HOW R-E-S-P-E-C-T CAN LEAD TO MORE 💰
Have you ever wondered why you're working harder than everyone else in your business? As an entrepreneur or leader in your business, you don't have to be asked to work hard. It comes naturally to you. But the #1 frustration I hear from my clients is that their team and employees are not as driven...
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Why Naysayers Often Mean You're On The Right Track
This episode, I'm sharing an interview I did over on Erica Rooney's podcast, From Now to Next. I had such a great time talking to Erica and I knew you'd enjoy our conversation too. I share with Erica how I followed a typical college to career path and found myself in a job that I was passionate...
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The #1 Way to Nurture A Top Performer
If you're running a growing business with a team, then you understand the tremendous value that a great employee brings. They are quite literally LIFE SAVERS! Do you have a high achiever on your team? Someone who loves working for your company, sees it as more than a job, and is eager to grow?…
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Grab your beverage of choice and join Brittany for insight-packed conversations with business owners and CEOs who bare it all to help you have insights of your own that just might change the way you do business, how you think, or even change your life.
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