PODCAST · business
Shock Your Potential
by Michael Sherlock
Business podcast focusing on excellence in leadership, sales and customer experiences.
Episodes
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Friends in the Spirit 111 – Eddie Luisi – Season 3 – Episode 1
Eddie Luisi is a man of many talents. Stage Manager at Good Morning America for 33 of the shows 40 years, accomplished musician, music composer, and truly the nicest man on the planet. Eddie and I sat down to discuss his career as well as his passion for infusing positivity. Eddie’s latest…
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Discovering Entrepreneurial Freedom with Deanna Becket – Season 2: Episode 73
Deanna Becket is an Amazon Best Selling Author of the book Cultivating Your Character, who helps entrepreneurs gain the freedom they seek: mental freedoms, financial freedoms, and emotional freedoms. She earned her Associate of Science degree in Engineering, followed by her Bachelor of Science...
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Finding a Rainbow of Positive Energy with PJ Jackson – Season 2: Episode 72
Author, influencer, difference maker, PJ brings a positive energy like no other, she is truly one-of-a-kind! An applied scientist, redefining the narrative for our future, who sees kindness as a key ingredient to your success. PJ is a high energy leader, transformational change agent, and…
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Tips to Job Seeking at Any Age with Norma Kraft – Season 2: Episode 71
Norma Kraft has a background as a Talent Acquisition Strategist Leader with a proven track record helping companies win the “war for talent” and attract the best and brightest professionals from around the globe—in addition to advising internal managers on how to handle complex strategic…
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Harnessing Your Superpower to Your Competitive Advantage with Ergin Özdemir – Season 2: Episode 70
Ergin Özdemir is a social entrepreneur, diversity advocate, and one of Sweden’s foremost public speakers. His approach to increasing diversity literacy is two-pronged. By working with leaders, employers, and institutions, he increases their diversity IQ so they can build, preserve, and harness…
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Job Recruiting and Company Research with Henry Landau – Season 2: Episode 69
Henry Landau is CEO and Executive Recruiter at First Health Pro, which seeks to recruit healthcare professionals and help them find their dream jobs. Henry has worked with a lot of candidates, helping to get them hired. You can expect complete professionalism and honesty when working with Henry....
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How to Stand Out and Be Remembered in a Job Interview with Phil Wrzesinski – Season 2: Episode 68
Phil Wrzesinski is the former owner of Toy House and Baby Too in Jackson, Michigan, one of “The 25 best independent stores in America” in the book RETAIL SUPERSTARS by George Whalin (Penguin 2009). Now Phil takes the lessons he learned in a lifetime of high-level independent retail to help other...
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Knowing How to Ask and Answer Questions In a Job Interview with Kimberly Thacker Webb – Season 2: Episode 66
Kimberly Thacker Webb is a dedicated, energetic, and highly accomplished Human Resources Executive with experience in municipal government, healthcare and third party administration. She has a solid background and expertise in critical areas including: ADA/ADAAA administration, Employee Relations...
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Job Succession Planning with Rocky Romanella – Season 2: Episode 65
Rocky Romanella is the founder, President and CEO of 3Sixty Management Services, LLC and author of the book Tighten the Lug Nuts. 3Sixty Management Services is a complete management services company with seasoned professionals focused on, Thought Leadership, Leadership Development and Process...
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Stepping Back to Take a Self Inventory with Mary Ann Faremouth – Season 2: Episode 64
Mary Ann is the founder and CEO of Faremouth and Company. As a leader in the national recruiting community and a placement specialist since 1982, Mary Ann knows what it takes to get the job done. She was the 2016 President of the Houston Independent Personnel Consultant Group, is a member of the...
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Learning to Keep Your Cool During an Interview with Paula Oleska – Season 2: Episode 63
Paula is the author of three books, including the #1 Amazon Bestseller, The Spirit of Success, and the audio program “Your Secret Brain, Discover How A Brain Upgrade Can Give You Peace Of Mind, Joy And More Fulfillment In Your Life” Her current passion is to help entrepreneurs and professionals...
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Mastering the Art of Persuasive Communication With Jeff Tippett – Season 2: Episode 62
Known to many as Mr. Persuasion, Jeff Tippett is a subject matter expert on persuasive communications. Speaking to international audiences through keynotes and seminars, Jeff helps attendees increase their effectiveness, gives them powerful tools to help reach their goals, and empowers attendees…
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Dressing Your Best For Job Success With Danielle Bourgeon – Season 2: Episode 61
Danielle’s line of work is all about making things beautiful—whether it’s a stylist with Nina McLemore or a Creative Director at Brandwidth Solutions LLC. She graduated top of her class, valedictorian with her bachelors in fashion marketing from The Art Institute of Philadelphia. Her major acted...
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Seeking a New Mission For Our Veterans With Rob Lougee – Season 2: Episode 60
Rob E. Lougee, a service-connected disabled veteran of the Persian Gulf War, was appointed Assistant National Employment Director for the more than 1 million-member DAV on March 21, 2016. From the DAV National Headquarters located in Cold Spring, Kentucky, Mr. Lougee manages special employment...
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Creating the Perfect Job Resume to Market Yourself With Jackie Hayes – Season 2: Episode 59
Jacqueline Hayes is a three-time author, motivational speaker, and empowerment consultant. Jacqueline helps women to achieve leverage and self-confidence while instilling in them passion, focus and commitment. Her professionalism and firsthand experience have been the sources of her deep…
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Transitioning to Achieve Your Retirement Potential With Myles Smith – Season 2: Episode 58
From growing up in rural ‘ranch country’ New Mexico to traveling the world extensively, Myles Smith has experienced life in a multitude of ways and levels. After a number of career changes, he found that coaching and following a life-long love of writing are the most rewarding and meaningful....
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Transforming Foster Care with Dr. John DeGarmo – Season 2: Episode 57
Leading international foster care expert and consultant Dr. John DeGarmo has worn many hats throughout his life. Singing and dancing while touring around the world in the international super group, Up With People, serving as a D.J. at four different radio stations on two different continents,...
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Finding Work-Life Integration with Holly Duckworth – Season 2: Episode 56
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is a trailblazing keynote speaker and applied mindful leadership advisor. She is a contributor to The New York Times, producer and host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show, and columnist to countless industry publications. Holly works with stressed-out leaders to…
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Leadership Via Laughter, Honesty, Self-Reflection and Improv with Izzy Gesell
Izzy Gesell believes that leadership can be improved with Improv. And I believe him! Izzy is an organizational alchemist who helps individuals and organizations transform their thinking from commonplace to extraordinary. Through his keynotes, trainings, coaching and facilitated sessions, Izzy...
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A Mid-Career Retirement – with Matt Javit and his World Barbershop Adventures
Matt Javit has been traveling the world full time after leaving the United States in February 2017 experiencing over 30 countries and 100 cities since making the difficult decision to leave his career at his peak to discover the beauty of the world. Before his departure, he had a high-achieving,...
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Mastering Life and Business Goals with Mary Lynn Graham- Season 2, Episode 16
Mary Lynn is a business, life and career coach who supports individuals and business owners in achieving goals and making successful life transitions. Although she works with clients of all types, she specializes in working with business owners who are selling, or considering selling, their...
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Make It a TenDot Day with Derrick Eells – Season 2 – Episode 15
What is a “TenDot Day” you might ask? According to Derrick Eells, President of TenDot Travel, it is when one awakens and chooses to have a positive influence on one’s self, family, company and community! TenDot has been creating memorable experiences and strengthening human connections since…
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Thinking Like a Marketer with Kate Colbert – Season 2 – Episode 14
Join me as I interview Kate Colbert, founder of Silver Tree Communications and author of Think Like a Marketer: How a Shift in Mindset Can Change Everything For Your Business as we discuss marketing strategy and recognizing when what you’re doing with your business just isn’t working and how to...
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Speaking Up with Martie Bernicker. Season 2, Episode 13
Join me on location at the Pennsylvania Women’s Conference at the Philadelphia Conference Center as I interview Executive Director of Speakup! Martie Bernicker. SpeakUp! is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens develop supportive relationships with the adults in their lives. They...
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Standing Out With Chris Widener, Season 2, Episode 12
Join me and my latest guest, Chris Widener, as we learn the truths of being a humble leader, making your product or service stand out in a crowd, and discuss shocking your customer service potential. Too often, lackluster customer service is the norm in today’s society. Chris Widener’s objective…
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An Optimist’s Approach to Leadership with Col. Rob Campbell, Army Ret. – Season 2, Episode 11
Join me as we get a down to earth point of view on leadership from optimist Rob Campbell- a retired Colonel (U.S. Army), CEO of Investing in People Consulting and Coaching, and author of Its Personal, Not Personnel: Leadership Lessons for the Battlefield and the Boardroom. Mr. Campbell has 27…
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The Queen of Algea, Shark Tank Contestant, and CEO of ENERGYbits Catharine Arnston – Season 2 Episode 10
Sitting down with CEO of ENERGYbits, Catharine Arnston, we discuss the drive to build a company and the merits of being known as the Queen of Algae. Catharine has a thirty year career as an international Attaché for the Canadian and British Governments, publisher of an international magazine and...
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Inspiring Positive Actions Through Music with Pablo Falbru – Season 2 Episode 9
Conscious Creatives. A simple term that directs the vision of Pablo Falbru. Founder of a group called the UG Collective, Pablo’s mission is to inspire positive actions, connect creatives with communities, and to promote personal growth. The ever-evolving creation is a concept that Pablo believes...
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“Quit Pushing the Button!” with Jeremy Berman – Season 2, Episode 8
Join me as we hear from the Co-Founder of Good United, Jeremy Berman, and listen to his inspiring story of breaking out of the corporate mold and shocking his entrepreneurial potential. Jeremy spent the earlier part of his adult life as many of us do: Pick a career path, check the boxes, and move...
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Helping Underprivileged Youth Shock Their Potential- with Jenny Hawkes – Season 2, Episode 7
Join me as I interview Jenny Hawkes, the Executive Director of the non-profit My Brother’s Workshop, and gain thoughtful insight on helping transform at risk youth by shocking their inner potential. We explore the difficulties and hardships facing these youth and delve into how the organization...
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Leadership Perspectives with Julius “The Chef” Jackson- Season 2 Episode 6
Julius “The Chef” Jackson: Olympic boxer, professional chef, author, but most importantly, community leader. Growing up, Julius followed in his father’s footsteps to become a an Olympic boxer but always knew there was something else calling him. After overcoming self doubt, he earned the title of...
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Real Talk with The Procrastination Prevention Partner Eric Twiggs – Season 2 Episode 5
Eric Twiggs has spent his career helping inspire individuals to succeed and reach their true potential. His no nonsense “the time is now!” approach to help end procrastination and maximize time management, has motivated thousands of people to get out and create the positive changes they need to…
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Unleashing Your Inner ‘Superhuman’ with Hari Kalymnios – Season 2 Episode 4
Hari Kalymnios is a consultant, speaker and trainer on mindset, resilience, health and how to feel ‘superhuman’. He shares his simple and practical philosophies on health and wellbeing online and in person. From the TEDx stage to multinational corporations and billionaires, Hari’s mission is to...
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Mindful Performace with Dennis Buttimer to Be Your Best – Season 2 Episode 3
Over the past three decades, Dennis Buttimer has been a coach, speaker and leader in the helping profession. With a rich background in employee assistance programming (EAP), corporate training, and cancer wellness programming, Dennis draws on his unique skill set to help individuals and...
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Actor Karlos Klaumannsmoller Definitely Grooves – Season 2 Episode 2
If you’ve ever seen the ad for Toujeo, I dare you to tell me that you don’t get up and dance. Set to one of the greatest songs of all time Let’s Groove Tonight, actor Karlos Klaumannsmoller draws you in. His character is adorable and absolutely engaging, and watching him dance through work, life...
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You Are the Architect of Your Own Destiny with Rocky Romanella – Season 2 Episode 1
The Art of Inspiration is all about chasing your dreams, and Rocky’s over 40-year career is one of those journey’s. Although no one has the only and exact answer, he believes he has stories and experiences that may help to find the recipe for success. All of us will have to overcome obstacles and...
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“The Simplifier” Tom Beal Maximizes Your Potential…Simply – Episode 032
Tom Beal “The Simplifier” talks about the hard lessons and hard work that got him to where he is today, and tells you why you don’t have to work as hard as he did to get there! As it turns out, there is no such thing as a “Self Made Millionaire” and Tom’s 4 question…
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The Amazing Susan Beard and Her Dynamic Team at SB Design Company – Episode 031
Susan Beard has photographed some of the most elite historical figures of our times, such as Colin Powell, Steven Spielberg, President Bill Clinton, Tony Blair and more, and almost went on a date with Prince Andrew. That story alone is worth the listen and the laughter in this episode. Founding…
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Episode 030 – Adam Kesselman and Health Union – A Haven for People with Chronic Conditions
Adam Kesselman describes himself as a cyclist, paddle boarder, squash enthusiast, teacher and world traveler. And he is the SVP of Corporate Development at Health Union, a unique platform to help people with a variety of chronic conditions to be a part of a special community of peers. Our...
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Episode 029 – Life Changing Skincare – A Talk with Nancie Hsing, Independent Consultant with Rodan & Fields
Nancie Hsing reached out to me to offer me a free sample of Rodan & Fields face care products. I was pretty impressed with her moxie, and who doesn’t like free stuff? That turned into some interesting conversations about skin care, business and the desire to provide life-changing skincare. Nancie...
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Episode 028 – Achieve Your Goals with Certified Life & Organizer Coach Debra Levy
Do you ever feel that you don’t have enough time? Is your work and/or living space cluttered? Do you have big dreams and goals, but life somehow always gets in the way of you achieving all that you want? Then this episode is for you. Debra Levy is a Certified Life and Organizer Coach, and…
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Episode 027 – Eastern State Penitentiary – Linking the Past to the Present
My talk with Lauren Zalut, Director of Education and Tour Programs in Cell Block 12 at historic Eastern State Penitentiary is something I will never forget. Taping in an empty cell block, still showing the remnants of former inmates and the contents of their cells, tells a story that echoes in…
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Episode 026 – In the Dressing Room with GinaTheFashionista – Remote Broadcast
The original episode of GinaTheFashionista has been one of the most popular episodes of this Shock Your Potential podcast. For a fun twist we did a follow-up podcast onsite during an actual personal shopping experience, having fun while people wanted to know why I was conducting an interview in…
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Episode 025 – Cooks Who Care Inspire – Maria Campbell
Chef Maria Campbell has years of experience working tirelessly in the food industry. She’s well aware of the burnout culture, the rampant stress-induced dependence on drugs and alcohol. Though she’s lucky to have started her dream company with husband, Chef Scott Campbell, she’s not immune to the...
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Job Seekers Series – Episode 04 – Russ Hearn and the Next Adventure
Russ Hearn is a professional and a Renaissance Man. Having built a business from the ground up, maneuvered through the sale of the company and finally his own transition out of that company, Russ is ready for his next adventure. His job search, this time around, is being conducted with precise...
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Episode 024 – Matt Ward – a Breakthrough Champion
Matt Ward takes a realistic view of life, yet challenges us to do everything just a bit better. My conversation with him gave me so many takeaways and so many reminders of how much we can control, if we choose to, in our personal and professional lives. And he wants us to make sure people…
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Job Seekers Series – Episode 03 – Trey Adams (aka The Lone Wuf!)
If you need a little motivation in your day, this is it. Trey Adams (aka Wayne T. Adams, III, aka The Lone Wuf) has a spirit of positivity that is infectious. Trey is the perfect fit to my Job Seekers Series. He isn’t looking for a job. He’s on a mission to bring his Positive…
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Episode 023 – Keisha Rivers & The KARS Group, LTD.
Keisha A. Rivers is the founder and Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group, LTD, specializing in facilitated outcome strategies and action planning for clients of all sizes and industries. She is also the founder and Executive Director of The KARS Institute for Learning & Collaboration, a...
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Job Seekers Series – Episode 02 – Shayla Bolt
Shayla Bolt is an MBA graduate with only 4 years of paid work experience within her 20 year career. She chose to forsake her career plans to raise their two children and has been homeschooling for the past 9 years. Her challenge is one that many people face, whether you have been out of the…
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Episode 022 – Adopt a Family & Adopt a Classroom US Virgin Islands
Adopt a Family USVI was born out of need. The need of thousands of people in the US Virgin Islands hit by not one, but two major hurricanes. Sabrina Jureidini had friends and loved ones in the path of destruction, and her worry and concern turned to action. This conversation with Sabrina…
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Business podcast focusing on excellence in leadership, sales and customer experiences.
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