Grand Connection Podcast

What changes when conversations stop becoming about control and start becoming about connection? Susan Jarema explores the communication principles behind trust, collaboration, and emotionally intelligent leadership through the lens of Chris Voss’ negotiation framework from Never Split the Difference. Drawing from an earlier conversation about kindness in leadership, Susan reflects on how better questions, deeper listening, and calm presence can transform difficult conversations in business, partnerships, and everyday relationships. The conversation highlights how tactical empathy, emotional awareness, and thoughtful communication create stronger partnerships, healthier collaboration, and more sustainable growth.What You’ll Hear:Trust grows faster when people feel fully heard instead of quickly responded to.Better questions create more meaningful and collaborative conversations.Tactical empathy helps people feel safe, understood, and open to connection.Win-win thinking strengthens long-term business relationships and partnerships.Calm, grounded presence changes the quality of every conversation.Resources Mentioned on this EpisodeNever Split the Difference by Chris VossEpisode 18: Kindness in Leadership with Michael NeeceThe Neuroscience of Connection series with Ray McCauleyMeet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsLearn more about our Neuroscience of Communication Self Mastery Program We are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault. Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

A well-executed launch is built on clarity, collaboration, and thoughtful planning rather than pressure and last-minute effort. Susan Jarema and Elisa Boogaerts explore how grounded strategy and aligned support create a more effective and sustainable launch experience. Elisa shares how many entrepreneurs struggle not with ideas, but with sequencing and timing, which can stall momentum.Through the Connect, Create, Collaborate framework, the conversation highlights how aligned partnerships, early preparation, and authentic visibility create sustainable growth. The discussion reinforces that successful launches are built through shared effort, clear direction, and meaningful relationships, allowing leaders to stay focused on connection while their strategy unfolds with intention.What You’ll Hear:Clarity around timing and structure shifts launches from reactive to intentionalEarly planning creates space for collaboration rather than last-minute pressureMany entrepreneurs stall not from lack of ideas, but from lack of sequencingVisibility expands more effectively through partnerships than solo promotionAuthenticity strengthens connection and directly impacts conversionDelegation and support allow leaders to show up grounded and presentCollaboration transforms launches into shared opportunities rather than isolated effortsResources Mentioned:Download the Coach's Checklist for Hiring Trustworthy Tech Pros: https://launchpartnerpro.com/hiringtechprosFeatured Guest: Elisa BoogaertsElisa Boogaerts is the founder of Launch Partner Pro. Since 2010, she has built her career in project management and operations, working with several Fortune 100 and 500 companies to deliver complex projects with precision and efficiency. In 2021, she launched her own business as a life coach, creating and leading her own programs, events, summits, and gift giveaways. By 2023, she brought that expertise into the entrepreneurial space, supporting coaches, entrepreneurs, and CEOs in launching programs, streamlining operations, and building connection through high-impact masterminds. Her role is to keep projects moving, teams aligned, and strategies working seamlessly so her clients can focus on leading, coaching, and growing their business with clarity, confidence, and ease.Connect with Elisa:Website: https://launchpartnerpro.com/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/elisa-boogaertsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/elisa.boogaerts/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentically-elisa/id1737606638Meet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault. Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Business growth is built on relationships, not tactics. Susan Jarema continues the conversation with Frank Agin, exploring how presence, altruism, and integrity shape meaningful connections and create the foundation for lasting referrals.Frank Agin emphasizes that trust is earned through consistent actions, generosity, and reliability over time. The discussion reflects the Connect, Create, Collaborate framework, highlighting that sustainable growth emerges from shared trust, thoughtful contribution, and relationships that are strengthened through intention rather than transaction.What You’ll Hear:Relationship-driven networking shifts focus away from tactics and toward how people consistently show up over time.Trust is built through small, repeated actions that signal reliability rather than one-time impressions.Presence shapes how others experience someone before any business conversation begins.Altruism reflects a natural human tendency to support others and strengthens long-term connection.Integrity becomes the deciding factor in whether relationships translate into real collaboration.Generosity is most impactful when directed toward those who also support others.Featured Guest: Frank AginFrank Agin is president of AmSpirit Business Connections, which empowers entrepreneurs, sales representatives, and professionals to become successful and gain more referrals through networking.He also shares information and insights on professional relationships, business networking and best practices for generating referrals on his Networking Rx podcast and through various professional programs.Finally, Frank is the author of several books, including Foundational Networking: Creating Know, Like & Trust For A Lifetime of Extraordinary Success and The Three Reasons You Don’t Get Referrals. See all his books and programs at frankagin.com.Connect with Frank:Website: www.frankagin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankagin/Meet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

What shifts when networking stops being about visibility and starts becoming about genuine connection? Susan Jarema sits down with Frank Agin to explore why referrals often feel inconsistent, even for those doing everything “right.” The conversation centers on the Collaborate stage of the Connect, Create, Collaborate framework, where relationships begin to translate into meaningful opportunities.Together, they unpack the deeper reasons referrals do not happen, not as a failure of effort, but as a gap in clarity, connection, and communication. Through grounded examples and real-world stories, the discussion reframes referral-building as a shared skill rooted in generosity, awareness, and trust. Practical shifts emerge around how to communicate value, recognize opportunities, and guide others in supporting business growth in a way that feels natural and sustainable.What You’ll Hear:A deeper awareness forms around how strong relationships are the true foundation behind consistent referrals.Frustration in networking is reframed as a clarity gap rather than a lack of opportunity or effort.The shift from explaining what someone does to when they are needed changes how others recognize referral moments.The concept of “Velcro messaging” highlights how memorable communication drives real connection and recall.It becomes clear that even supportive relationships do not lead to referrals without intentional education.The importance of guiding others in how to start referral conversations brings a more collaborative approach to growth.A grounded perspective on generosity reveals how helping others first naturally strengthens visibility and trust.Featured Guest: Frank AginFrank Agin is president of AmSpirit Business Connections, which empowers entrepreneurs, sales representatives, and professionals to become successful and gain more referrals through networking.He also shares information and insights on professional relationships, business networking and best practices for generating referrals on his Networking Rx podcast and through various professional programs.Finally, Frank is the author of several books, including Foundational Networking: Creating Know, Like & Trust For A Lifetime of Extraordinary Success and The Three Reasons You Don’t Get Referrals. See all his books and programs at frankagin.com.Follow Frank:Website: www.frankagin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankagin/Meet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

What happens when kindness becomes a consistent leadership practice rather than an occasional gesture? Susan Jarema and Michael Neece explore how kindness strengthens trust, builds psychological safety, and supports meaningful collaboration. Through shared insights, they highlight how small, intentional actions shape stronger relationships and more resilient teams.The conversation connects naturally to the Connect, Create, Collaborate framework and the GRAND Growth Model, emphasizing that sustainable growth begins with self-awareness, empathy, and reliability. By focusing on what is within reach and approaching others with generosity, leaders create environments where ideas are shared openly and collaboration becomes both effective and deeply human.What You’ll Hear:Kindness begins to reveal its role as the underlying force that shapes trust, collaboration, and leadership effectiveness.Psychological safety emerges as the quiet factor that determines whether teams thrive or struggle.The idea of the three-foot radius shifts how focus, responsibility, and personal leadership are understood.Gratitude and reframing experiences begin to soften ego-driven reactions and open space for better teamwork.Small, intentional meeting practices start to change how people feel seen, valued, and willing to contribute.Kind leadership is redefined through the willingness to address tension with honesty while still honoring the human behind it.Featured Guest: Michael NeeceAs President of Our Future is Kind, Michael teaches people how to use the power of kindness to create innovative, productive, and efficient teams.His wide-ranging experience includes leadership and educational roles in traditional corporate settings as well as planetariums. He has delivered more than 750 sessions about team building, kindness, the wonders of the universe, and the curiosity invoked by space exploration. Michael has developed a unique approach to helping teams thrive by talking about kindness through a cosmic lens.Michael is the author of "In Kind: Consciously Craft a Meaningful Life and Career" and “Joy Unleashed: The Ultimate Guide to Living Your Best Life.” He hosts the podcast, “Our Future is Kind,” where he interviews executives, futurists, politicians, artists, writers, and community leaders to help his audience ponder, “What should the future be like? Who will be there? How can we craft it carefully into what we want and deserve?”Connect with Michael:Website: https://OurFutureIsKind.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgneeceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeakerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeakerMeet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Awareness becomes more powerful when it can be accessed in real time rather than recognized after the fact. Susan Jarema and Rei McColley explore how brain network switching shapes everyday experiences, from moments of distraction to states of flow, and how simple practices can shift those patterns.Through the Mindful Minute, Rei McColley demonstrates how consistent, small moments of pause build meta-awareness, supporting clearer thinking, calmer responses, and more intentional communication. The conversation reflects how inner awareness strengthens connection and collaboration, creating a more grounded and sustainable approach to leadership and growth.What You’ll Hear:Awareness deepens when internal patterns are recognized without judgment, creating space for more intentional choices.The Mindful Minute offers a simple way to regulate the nervous system and return to clarity throughout the day.Autopilot behaviors reveal how easily the brain defaults to habit when awareness is not present.Meta-awareness allows a shift from reacting emotionally to responding with intention.Stress impacts decision-making quickly, influencing communication and leadership in subtle ways.Flow states emerge when attention, skill, and presence align without force.Slowing down during communication enhances connection, clarity, and meaningful engagement.Featured Guest: Rei McColleyRei McColley is a Certified NeuroCoach, Art and Movement Therapist, Master Certified in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, and Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. With 35 years studying human communication and seven years in neuroscience, Rei blends brain-based strategies, mindfulness, and creative expression to help people build clarity, confidence, and authentic connection in life and work.Learn about our 2026 Self Mastery Program and watch recordings - The Neuroscience of Connection, our new transformational program that blends neuroscience, mindfulness, and community support to help you thrive in both life and business using the latest in brain network switching. https://community.grandconnection.ca/self-mastery-infoMeet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

What shifts when an entrepreneur decides to stop doing everything alone? The Grand Connection Podcast host Susan Jarema shares a clear and grounded approach to hiring a first virtual assistant, reframing delegation as a path toward more focused and meaningful work.Through a simple seven-step process, the conversation highlights how building the right support creates space for strategy, relationships, and sustainable growth. Rooted in the Connect, Create, Collaborate framework, the focus remains on strengthening how business owners lead, communicate, and grow through shared effort rather than doing more alone.What You’ll Hear:Recognizing that being busy does not always mean making meaningful progress in business.Delegation as a way to refocus on relationships, strategy, and revenue-generating work.Hiring a virtual assistant as a step toward building collaborative capacity, not just outsourcing tasks.The importance of clarity in defining roles, expectations, and communication from the start.Using small test projects and systems to build trust and consistency over time.Long-term growth emerging from shared responsibility, trust, and aligned collaboration.Meet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

What begins to shift when business growth makes it clear that doing everything alone is no longer sustainable? Susan Jarema reflects on her conversations with Jessica Koch and explores how entrepreneurs can move from individual effort into shared leadership through intentional collaboration.Drawing on the Connect, Create, Collaborate framework, Susan Jarema highlights how meaningful connection within a team builds trust, while simple, repeatable systems create clarity and confidence. The conversation brings a strong focus to the principles of 4DX, showing how wildly important goals, lead measures, visible scoreboards, and accountability rhythms help teams stay aligned even within the daily demands of the whirlwind. Through grounded examples and practical structure, the episode reinforces that sustainable growth is not driven by doing more, but by building relationships, systems, and shared ownership that allow work to move forward together.What You’ll Hear:A shift occurs when growth reveals that collaboration must move inside the business, not just remain external.Deeper connection with team members strengthens commitment and engagement beyond task completion.Clear systems replace uncertainty, allowing teams to work with greater confidence and consistency.Delegation becomes more effective when it evolves into shared ownership rather than task assignment.Focus on a single wildly important goal helps cut through the noise of daily business demands.Resources Mentioned on this Episode1. Grow: How Ideals Power Growth and Profit at the World's Greatest Companies (Author: Jim Stengel)2. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (Authors: Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, Jim Huling)3. Jessica Koch Website: https://www.jessicalkoch.com/Meet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Strong teams are built through clarity, shared purpose, and genuine care. Susan Jarema and Jessica Koch explore how entrepreneurs can move beyond task management to create a culture where virtual assistants and team members feel invested in the work they support.Jessica Koch shares practical ways to strengthen collaboration through clear goals, simple execution systems, and visible progress tracking inspired by the Four Disciplines of Execution framework. When teams feel supported, understood, and connected to a meaningful mission, they naturally step into ownership.What You’ll Hear:Teams take stronger ownership when they understand the bigger mission behind their work.Inviting team members to choose tasks they feel excited about increases engagement and accountability.Simple execution frameworks help small teams stay focused on a single, meaningful goal.Visible scoreboards and leaderboards can motivate collaboration and friendly competition.Systems like early deadlines and peer review help teams deliver consistent, reliable work.Long term team loyalty grows when leaders show genuine care and support during personal challengesFeatured Guest: Jessica KochJessica L. Koch is a sales and marketing strategist, podcast host, and community builder who helps entrepreneurs grow with smart systems, automation, and collaborative support. She is the host of the Profound Professionals Podcast, and also leads the Legacy Gratitude Community, creating a warm space for connection, collaboration, and gratitude centered growth with gratitude spotlights. Through her Virtual Assistant Membership Program, she helps entrepreneurs build supportive, heart led teams and sustainable systems so their message can grow into lasting income, impact, and legacy.Follow Jessica:Website: https://www.jessicalkoch.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jessicalkochInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicakoch9228/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessicaLKochConsultingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessicakochconsultingprofo3733Meet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Sustainable growth requires collaboration inside the business, not just outside it. In this conversation, Susan Jarema speaks with Jessica Koch about moving from doing everything alone to building structured, supportive teams.Jessica shares how hiring and training virtual assistants strengthens clarity, revenue, and internal culture. Through simple documentation practices and transparent leadership, delegation becomes a pathway to shared ownership and aligned growth, reflecting the Connect, Create, Collaborate framework in action.Highlights:Growth becomes sustainable when collaboration moves from external networking into internal systems and team structure.Hiring a VA is less about outsourcing tasks and more about building shared ownership around a clear mission.Small, project-based testing creates safety and clarity before long-term delegation decisions are made.Documenting processes through recorded walkthroughs turns intuition into transferable systems.Revenue often increases when founders release the tasks they delay, especially follow-up and invoicing.Creating internal team pods builds trust, flexibility, and collective responsibility.Everything is teachable when leaders take the time to translate instinct into structured criteria.Featured Guest: Jessica KochJessica L. Koch is a sales and marketing strategist, podcast host, and community builder who helps entrepreneurs grow with smart systems, automation, and collaborative support. She is the host of the Profound Professionals Podcast, and also leads the Legacy Gratitude Community, creating a warm space for connection, collaboration, and gratitude centered growth with gratitude spotlights. Through her Virtual Assistant Membership Program, she helps entrepreneurs build supportive, heart led teams and sustainable systems so their message can grow into lasting income, impact, and legacy.Follow Jessica:Website: https://www.jessicalkoch.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jessicalkochInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicakoch9228/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessicaLKochConsultingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessicakochconsultingprofo3733Meet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

What changes when leaders stop trying to perform on camera and instead focus on connection? Susan Jarema speaks with Laura Doman, on-camera confidence and executive presence coach, about the subtle shifts that build trust in virtual rooms. From camera placement and lighting to voice, mindset, and managing nerves, the conversation moves beyond technical tips into grounded leadership. Laura reframes the camera as a one-to-one conversation and reminds business owners that presence, not perfection, is what creates meaningful connection. The discussion reflects the heart of Connect, Create, Collaborate, where preparation supports confidence and authentic visibility strengthens long-term relationships.Highlights:Viewing the camera as a conversation rather than a performance changes confidence immediately.Small technical adjustments can significantly influence how credibility is perceived.Clear audio often builds more trust than visual polish alone.Physical warmups help release tension that limits vocal strength and expression.Inner self-criticism can undermine presence more than any lighting issue.Imperfections handled calmly often increase relatability and professionalism.Simplifying presentations to a few core ideas improves retention and impact.Preparation creates steadiness, allowing leaders to show up with clarity and ease.Featured Guest: Laura DomanLaura Doman helps smart, accomplished people become unforgettable on camera.She’s a working film, TV, and voice actor who coaches founders and executives to show up with clarity, confidence, and real human presence on video and in virtual rooms.Her actor-driven approach cuts through polish, scripts, and AI noise to create connection that actually lands.Not louder. Not slicker. Just unmistakably present, and that’s what opens doors.Website: https://www.LauraDoman.comMeet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Virtual networking doesn’t have to feel awkward, salesy, or forced—and when done right, it can lead to real relationships, trust, and meaningful collaboration. In this episode, Susan Jarema shares how to prepare for virtual networking so it actually works—by being intentional, present, and human. Drawing from years of experience building connections both online and in person, she introduces a simple framework—connect, create, collaborate—to help you build trust, spark ideas, and create meaningful follow-up after the call. If you want virtual networking to feel more natural, confident, and impactful, this episode is for you.What You’ll Hear:Preparation before the event makes virtual networking more confident and effective.Clear introductions and collaborative asks help others support and refer to you.Trust is built through listening, presence, and authenticity—not perfection.Virtual networking works best when relationships come before selling.Collaboration happens after the call through thoughtful follow-up and shared action.Meet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Most people think they lack motivation - but what they’re really missing is clarity. In this episode of The Grand Connection, we explore why clarity is one of the most underrated forces behind trust, confidence, and meaningful collaboration. From mindset and systems to communication, identity, and community, you’ll hear real conversations and insights from our recent Grand Connection Mixer that reveal how clarity doesn’t just move your business forward - it calms your nervous system, sharpens your message, and helps the right people find you. When clarity is practiced consistently, momentum follows.What You’ll Hear:Clarity creates trust by helping people feel safe, confident, and clear about what to expect.Overwhelm is usually a lack of clarity, not a lack of motivation or capability.Connection, creation, and collaboration only work when values, messages, and next steps are clearly defined.Authentic influence comes from communicating in a way that aligns with how others are wired, not how you prefer to speak.Clarity of identity reduces self-doubt and allows the right clients and collaborators to recognize you.Clarity is strengthened through reflection, conversation, and community rather than trying to figure everything out alone.Jan 15 Grand Mixer Speakers: Steve Gaston https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegaston/Michelle Lee Angiolillo https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelee721/Yvonne McCoy https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-mccoy/Your Grand Connection Mixer Hosts:Steve Brossman https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebrossman/Susan Jarema https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanjarema/Listen to Testimonials from 5 of our Members:Deborah Myers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahmyerswellness/Michelle Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelee721/Andrew Darlow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adarlow/Christine von Pander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinevonpander/Rei McColley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rei-mccolley-9883a817/Meet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsLearn more about our Neuroscience of Connection Self Mastery Program https://community.grandconnection.ca/self-mastery-infoWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Collaboration isn’t about doing more—it’s about connecting better. In this episode, Susan is with podcasting powerhouse Michelle Abraham to break down what real collaboration looks like beyond the buzzwords. From podcast guesting and swaps to long-term partnerships that build trust, friendships, and sustainable revenue, this conversation reveals how intentional connection becomes a powerful growth strategy. If you want collaborations that feel aligned, generous, and actually work, this episode is a must-listen.What You’ll Hear:- Successful collaboration is built on trust and relationships, not quick transactions.- Podcasting creates powerful opportunities for visibility, credibility, and aligned connections.- The smartest collaborations start small before evolving into deeper partnerships.- A few meaningful collaborations outperform dozens of shallow ones.- Evergreen strategy and clear calls-to-action turn conversations into long-term growth.Feature Guest: Michelle AbrahamMichelle Abraham is a podcasting strategist, producer, and the founder of Amplify You, where she helps entrepreneurs and thought leaders turn their podcasts into powerful visibility, collaboration, and revenue engines. With over a decade in the podcasting space, Michelle is known in creating meaningful connections through podcast guesting, swaps, and strategic partnerships. She is the co-creator of Podapalooza, a globally recognized podcasting event, and the founder of the High Vibe Podcast Network. Michelle is passionate about heart-centered collaboration, relationship-driven growth, and helping voices that matter get heard.Connect with Michelle: https://michelleabraham.com/Join Podapalooza: https://podapalooza.com/?affiliate=newearthmarketingMeet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Networking isn’t about collecting contacts—it’s about creating collaboration that compounds. In this episode, Steve Brossman together with Braden Ricketts breaks down how real connection turns conversations into partnerships, podcasts into profit, and frameworks into unforgettable influence. From the Four P’s of networking to building a bankable story, this conversation reveals why growth doesn’t come from being everywhere—it comes from being memorable, useful, and collaborative.What You’ll Hear:Trust and opportunity are built through collaboration, not transactions.Podcasts and networking are doorways to partnerships, not destinations.The Four P’s create more value than chasing a single sale ever will.Being remembered comes from giving tools people can reuse, not trying to be impressive.Frameworks help people stay authentic without losing direction.A bankable story creates connection first—and action naturally follows.Featured Guest: Steve BrossmanSteve Brossman is a 9-time Amazon Best-Selling Author who has built multiple 6- and 7-figure international businesses. He has supported many of our members, including myself, with high-value training that brings clarity to their Bankable Story and helps them sell their programs with ease. Through his signature FLOW Selling System, Steve empowers entrepreneurs to create inspired desirability and sell authentically without ever feeling pushy or salesy.Website: https://stevebrossman.com/Meet the Host: Braden RickettsFrom a young age, Braden was taught that doing what you love leads to success. His journey from music enthusiast to artist manager taught him valuable lessons about finding fulfillment in work. Through multiple “dream job” experiences, Braden discovered the power of turning passions into profitable careers.Braden’s passion lies in facilitating life-changing conversations and uncovering the unique genius within each individual. As Co-Founder of Amplifyou, he leads our boutique podcast accelerator and management firm, guiding High-Frequency Entrepreneurs to turn their podcasting dreams into reality. Join us on this journey of discovery and empowerment.Connect with the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Real collaboration doesn’t start with a pitch — it starts with awareness. In this episode of the Grand Connection Podcast, Susan explores how self-awareness becomes the foundation of trust, and how trust naturally leads to meaningful, values-aligned collaboration. Through the Connect–Create–Collaborate framework, this conversation reveals why real growth is built neighbor by neighbor — and why kindness is not soft, it’s strategic.What You’ll Hear:Self-awareness shapes how you show up in every connection by helping you understand your patterns, values, and nervous system.Trust grows through consistency over time, not by rushing conversations or forcing outcomes.Alignment is often felt in the body before the mind can explain what’s happening.Meaningful connection unfolds as a journey built on presence, curiosity, and care.Collaboration emerges naturally when small, aligned steps are followed through with clarity.Meet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan Jarema is a marketing strategist, internetologist, and co-founder of The Grand Connection. She helps entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, smart strategy, and high-impact digital presence. Susan is also president of New Earth Marketing, where she builds brands, websites, and ecosystems designed for real growth.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

What if lasting change didn’t require willpower — but a rewiring of your brain? In Part 3 of The Neuroscience of Connection, let’s dives deep into the neuroscience of real, lasting transformation. Rei shares how brain network switching and self-mastery practices can dissolve stress, quiet inner criticism, and unlock calmer, more connected communication in every area of life.What You’ll Hear:How three key brain networks shape focus, intuition, and connectionWhy real, lasting change happens in 90-day neurological cyclesRei’s powerful personal breakthrough from trauma, depression, and self-judgmentHow brain hygiene practices can end stress in seconds (not years)The neuroscience behind confident communication, rapport, and creative flowWhy embodied calm makes you a “tuning fork” for others in conversationFeatured Guest: Rei McColleyRei McColley is a Certified NeuroCoach, Art and Movement Therapist, Master Certified in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, and Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. With 35 years studying human communication and seven years in neuroscience, Rei blends brain-based strategies, mindfulness, and creative expression to help people build clarity, confidence, and authentic connection in life and work.Learn more about the Neuroscience of Connection Self Mastery Program and receive recording of our masterclass for free: https://community.grandconnection.ca/self-mastery-infoMeet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan has been an entrepreneur all her life. Since her first lemonade stand, she has completed two marketing degrees, built from scratch several businesses and helped in the launch of hundreds of new ventures. She has been training entrepreneurs and selling online since 1995, much before google! … and has seen it all. As president of New Earth Marketing, she has built hundreds of websites. Susan, an expert in marketing strategy, branding, SEO & conversions, calls herself an internetologist and now helps entrepreneurs and companies succeed online through her Brand Alignment Framework and running collaborative marketing campaigns for the Grand Connection. Susan is passionate about the power of collaboration to leverage success.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Your brain already knows how to access calm, clarity, and insight—you just need to switch networks. In this episode, Rei breaks down the science behind brain network switching and introduces the powerful Mindful Minute—a simple practice that can lower stress, boost immunity, and shift you into a state of flow in just sixty seconds. Joined by Jeff Ostroff, this conversation bridges neuroscience, mindfulness, and everyday practicality to help you create more connection, creativity, and ease in your life.What You’ll Hear:Three brain networks—focused attention, strategy-making, and salience—shape how you think, feel, and act.The salience network supports intuition, values, connection, and present-moment awareness.Switching between networks boosts creativity, decision-making, and emotional control.The Mindful Minute reduces stress, moves cerebrospinal fluid, and supports immunity.Meta-awareness calms the nervous system and helps rewire habits.Featured Guest: Rei McColleyRei McColley is a Certified NeuroCoach, Art and Movement Therapist, Master Certified in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, and Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. With 35 years studying human communication and seven years in neuroscience, Rei blends brain-based strategies, mindfulness, and creative expression to help people build clarity, confidence, and authentic connection in life and work.Learn more about the Neuroscience of Connection Self Mastery Program and receive recording of our masterclass for freehttps://community.grandconnection.ca/self-mastery-infoAbout the Host:Jeff Ostroff started interviewing and recording people when he was barely seven years old! It started when his father bought a 7” reel-to-reel Webcor tape recorder that had a microphone. Jeff constantly used that microphone or a bottle of hair tonic (to represent the mic) to announce baseball games and rock-and-roll songs.These days, Jeff has reconnected more strongly than ever with his interviewing and voiceover passions. While handling his clients’ voiceover projects, he’s interviewed different leaders on nearly 180 programs since June 2020. His two audio/video promotional interviewing platforms are Voices in the Spotlight and Looking Forward®: It’s All About Opportunities. He also interviews business owners to help them sell their businesses or create client/customer video testimonials for them, and mid-to-senior-level job seekers to help them land jobs or Board positions.Jeff’s helped create and hosted (or co-hosted) podcasts for others including BBX World’s “Business X” (Australia) podcast, episodes of the “My MacDLife” and “The Local Business Show” podcasts, and, most recently, the Jewish Family Services of Delaware and Grand Connections podcasts. He’s created and hosted podcasts of his own, too, including “Health Care on the Horizon.”Jeff’s also a job/media interviewing coach and the author of the books, Successful Marketing to the 50+ Consumer (Prentice-Hall) and 6 Great Global Opportunities for This Decade (self-published). Previously, he was an executive in marketing and communications for two large health care organizations. He also founded and led a bicycle-touring business, and a marketing consulting and speaking/training firm which helped business targeting the seniors’ (age 50+) market.Jeff Ostroff can be reach at www.jeff-ostroff.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ostroff/Connect with the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Connection isn’t about personality—it’s about how your brain works. In this episode, Rei McColley joins Jeff Ostroff to explore the brain science behind trust, rapport, and presence. Rei breaks down the three key brain networks that shape focus, imagination, and social connection, explains why simple actions like yawning and shared values build trust, and reveals what’s really happening in the brain during social anxiety. This episode lays the foundation for understanding connection as a learnable, brain-based skill.Highlights:How neuroscience became the missing puzzle piece in Rei’s self-growth journeyThe three key brain networks that shape focus, imagination, and connectionWhy yawning and shared values build trust faster than wordsWhat really happens in your brain during social anxiety or overwhelmHow switching brain networks creates flow, agency, and deeper presenceFeatured Guest:Rei McColley is a Certified NeuroCoach, Art and Movement Therapist, Master Certified in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, and Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. With 35 years studying human communication and seven years in neuroscience, Rei blends brain-based strategies, mindfulness, and creative expression to help people build clarity, confidence, and authentic connection in life and work.Learn more about the Neuroscience of Connection Self Mastery Program and receive recording of our masterclass for freehttps://community.grandconnection.ca/self-mastery-infoAbout the Host:Jeff Ostroff’s love for interviewing began at age seven, using a reel-to-reel recorder (or even a bottle of hair tonic) to announce baseball games and music. Today, he’s deeply reconnected with that passion—interviewing leaders across nearly 180 programs since 2020 through his platforms Voices in the Spotlight and Looking Forward®: It’s All About Opportunities. Jeff Ostroff also creates and hosts podcasts, produces video testimonials, coaches job and media interviews, and is the author of Successful Marketing to the 50+ Consumer and 6 Great Global Opportunities for This Decade. His background includes senior marketing roles in healthcare and founding multiple successful businesses.Jeff Ostroff can be reach at www.jeff-ostroff.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ostroff/Connect with the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

If you’ve ever watched someone’s eyes glaze over during an introduction, this episode gives you a simple fix you can use today. Susan breaks down the Grand Intro, a clear, warm, memorable way to explain who you help, the transformation you create, and what makes you different, without over-explaining. You’ll also learn why brevity works from a brain-based attention standpoint, how to add a “grand ask” so people can actually refer you to others, and how to get past the nerves that make networking feel awkward. With some inspirational examples, by the end, you’ll have an intro you can repeat in 20 to 30 seconds, plus a quick version for those “tell me what you do” moments.Highlights:The 3-part intro that makes you instantly easier to remember - Learn a simple structure that helps people get what you do fast and recall it later.How to name the transformation you create without getting wordy - Get a practical way to describe results so your message lands clearly.The “superpower” line that builds trust in one short phrase- Figure out what to say that feels credible, human, and easy to repeat.The grand ask that turns small talk into real referrals - Learn how to ask for the right connections so others can actually help.The confidence reset for anyone who feels awkward on Zoom - Pick up a few simple ways to practice, track wins, and get support so you improve quickly.Meet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan has been an entrepreneur all her life. Since her first lemonade stand, she has completed two marketing degrees, built from scratch several businesses and helped in the launch of hundreds of new ventures. She has been training entrepreneurs and selling online since 1995, much before google! … and has seen it all. As president of New Earth Marketing, she has built hundreds of websites. Susan, an expert in marketing strategy, branding, SEO & conversions, calls herself an internetologist and now helps entrepreneurs and companies succeed online through her Brand Alignment Framework and running collaborative marketing campaigns for the Grand Connection. Susan is passionate about the power of collaboration to leverage success.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Soon your free free gift from Susan will be available in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

What if the next big shift in your business starts with one tiny conversation? Susan and best selling author Kimberley Day explore how the Connect, Create, Collaborate framework transforms simple interactions into retreats, books and long term partnerships by replacing isolation with trust, clarity and community. You see how small moments of connection spark creativity, how collaboration helps authors finish faster and launch stronger, and how structure supports confidence so ideas move from “someday” to done.Highlights:Why Small Connections Create Big Momentum - See how simple acts like sharing a resource or speaking up in a breakout room can spark retreats, books and joint programs.How Connect, Create, Collaborate Works In Real Life - Follow Kim’s client stories to understand how connection builds safety, clarity and then confident collaboration that finishes big projects.Finishing Your Book Faster Through Community - Learn why authors who stop working alone write full manuscripts in days, land sponsors and turn launches into real revenue.The Cost Of Creating In Isolation - Explore what happens when you try to build your business or write your book by yourself, and why confidence and progress stall.First Steps To Share Your Story And Find Collaborators - Get simple ways to start small, share your message, test ideas and invite collaboration without needing everything figured out.FREE GIFT FOR LISTENERSBook-2-Buyers Toolkit*Perfect for authors, creators, and community-minded entrepreneurs. The Book-2-Buyers Toolkit includes the following 3 resources:1. ChatGPT Book Launch Blueprint: Go from idea to book launch faster than you can say “ABRACADABRA" with the EXACT prompts to write a book that turns readers into high ticket clients.2. Client Enrollment LAUNCH MAPS: 5 Done-For-You client enrollment LAUNCH MAPS designed for visual learners. These are PLUG & PLAY launch maps and execution guides that give you the simple steps to skyrocket (and systematize) your client enrollment.3. Unlimited Leads Training: Strategies to fill your pipeline with leads, get butts in seats for your events, so you can create consistent and predictable income for your business.Immediate access when you Join The Influential Entrepreneur CommunityGet 30 days FREE access to all the tools and resources and participate in our monthly 30-Day Challenge to build momentum, clarity, and visibility—one small daily step at a time.Ongoing support only $47/month, cancel anytime.About the Guest:Kim Day is a 3X bestselling author, publisher, and book-to-business strategist who helps entrepreneurs turn their expertise into powerful books and profitable business ecosystems. She leads the Grand Authors Group inside the Grand Connection and is known for her high-impact VIP 3-Day Intensives, where clients build complete offers, funnels, messaging, and systems in just 72 hours. Kim is also the co-host of the Write Your Book Retreat in Mexico with fellow GC member Blaney Teal, where authors have completed manuscripts in as little as four days. She believes connection is currency, creation thrives in community, and collaboration accelerates results more than hustle ever will.Community: Influential Entrepreneur SkoolInstagram: @therealkimdayFacebook: /therealkimdayLinkedIn: /therealkimdayGrab a copy of my latest book: The Little Book of BIG HooksCreate a 5-Figure Offer at my next online workshop: 5-Figure Offer WorkshopMeet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan has been an entrepreneur all her life. Since her first lemonade stand, she has completed two marketing degrees, built from scratch several businesses and helped in the launch of hundreds of new ventures. She has been training entrepreneurs and selling online since 1995, much before google! … and has seen it all. As president of New Earth Marketing, she has built hundreds of websites. Susan, an expert in marketing strategy, branding, SEO & conversions, calls herself an internetologist and now helps entrepreneurs and companies succeed online through her Brand Alignment Framework and running collaborative marketing campaigns for the Grand Connection. Susan is passionate about the power of collaboration to leverage success.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Soon your free free gift from Susan will be available in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault.Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

If you feel like you’re running hard in your business but not getting anywhere, you’ll relate to Susan’s story of late nights with her daughter’s hamster Nibbles and how that moment sparked a shift toward connection instead of overwhelm. She shares the unexpected Grand Canyon moment in March 2020 that inspired the creation of Grand Connection and explains what collaboration truly is in a way that feels simple and doable. You learn how collaboration shows up in nature, why it helps you go farther with less effort, and how it grows from small acts of support to full partnerships. Susan closes by encouraging you to reach out to just one person this week, reminding you that big momentum starts with small, genuine conversations.Highlights:Why Collaboration Beats the Hamster Wheel – See how working alone creates unnecessary pressure and why shared support leads to steadier progress.The Moment That Sparked Grand Connection – Explore how a single conversation at the Grand Canyon became the turning point for a new kind of business community.What Collaboration Really Looks Like – Get a simple, relatable picture of collaboration through examples from nature, music and everyday life.The Different Sizes of Collaboration – Understand how partnerships can grow from small acts of generosity to larger creative alliances that expand impact.How to Find Aligned Collaborators – Learn what qualities matter most in a great partner and how one small action can start a meaningful connection.Meet the Host: Susan JaremaSusan has been an entrepreneur all her life. Since her first lemonade stand, she has completed two marketing degrees, built from scratch several businesses and helped in the launch of hundreds of new ventures. She has been training entrepreneurs and selling online since 1995, much before google! … and has seen it all. As president of New Earth Marketing, she has built hundreds of websites. Susan, an expert in marketing strategy, branding, SEO & conversions, calls herself an internetologist and now helps entrepreneurs and companies succeed online through her Brand Alignment Framework and running collaborative marketing campaigns for the Grand Connection. Susan is passionate about the power of collaboration to leverage success.Connect with Susan and the Grand Connection Community:Website: https://grandconnection.ca/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grand.connectionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandConnectionCommunityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandconnection.ca/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/66749100Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq03yde7nb57HKV1hhztYAAccess your Grand Growth Bundle and Free Guest Pass: https://grandconnection.ca/giftsWe are proud to have Grand Connection Podcast on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Grab your free gift from Susan in our Our High Vibe Gift Vault. Love this show? Check out the other shows on the High Vibe Podcast Network.Share the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.🔊 Listen & Subscribe🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Welcome to the Grand Connection Podcast and a community built on connection, collaboration, and meaningful growth. Join Susan Jarema as she shares the core frameworks that guide the community, highlights the value of relationships in business, and invites listeners to join a supportive space where learning, inspiration, and partnership come together.