The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper

This one felt personal. If you've ever walked into a room and felt like everyone else had it figured out, or you've ever watched somebody get an opportunity and thought, "Wait, how did that happen for them?" then you're going to connect with this conversation. It was such an honor to have Sasha Grinshpun on The Ripple Effect Podcast. Sasha is an executive coach, career strategist, and facilitator who has spent more than 15 years helping people get honest about what they actually want and how they'll get there. She has worked with Fortune 500 executives, founders, and professionals navigating major career transitions, helping them turn the conversations they've been rehearsing in their heads into the ones that open real doors. Sasha's background is anything but ordinary. Yale Economics, Harvard Business School MBA, Monitor Deloitte strategy consulting, IDEO design thinking, and now the founder of Catapult Circles and the LinkedIn Accelerator. She brings a rare mix of strategy, warmth, and straight talk to the questions so many of us are quietly carrying. A lot of us were taught to keep our heads down, do good work, and trust that people will notice. But if you've lived long enough, you know it doesn't always work that way. Sometimes the missing piece is not talent. It is connection. It is trust. It is learning how to show up, be curious, and build meaningful relationships without feeling fake or salesy. Sasha has such a great way of talking about relationships, personal branding, LinkedIn networking, AI career advice, and the future of work in a way that feels simple and doable. Especially now, when AI is changing professional visibility, hiring, networking, and how people get found or overlooked, this conversation feels incredibly timely. There are a few moments in this episode that made me stop and think, and I think they'll do the same for you. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and watch this one all the way through. You might hear exactly what you need today. Good news. If you learned a lot from this conversation, part two is coming soon. Stay tuned! Ripple with Sasha Grinshpun Website: https://catapultcircles.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashagrinshpun/ X: https://x.com/catapultcircles Substack: https://sashagrinshpun.substack.com/ Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram: http://instagram.com/rippleon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleon X: https://twitter.com/rippleon Website: http://www.ripplecentral.com

There's a strange pressure a lot of us feel right now. We're supposed to be innovative, strategic, emotionally intelligent, creative, calm under pressure, and still have enough left at the end of the day for the people we love. That's a lot. And that's why I appreciated this conversation with David Lowe-Rogstad. David has spent more than 25 years at the forefront of creative technology, building teams, companies, and brands through constant change. On paper, he has a history degree. In practice, he's been helping people and organizations stay relevant since 1997. But what really stood out to me is how David thinks about leadership, gamification, and the human side of work. Not just points, badges, or leaderboards, but how play, progress, curiosity, and challenge can help people feel more engaged and less stuck. David has sat in almost every seat inside an agency, so he understands the pressure, the uncertainty, and the issues that can slow even great teams down. He leads with heart and clarity, caring deeply about people while still knowing how to keep things moving. Settle in, listen closely, and Ripple On!!! Can't get enough of David's insights? Stay tuned for the exclusive After Show coming out on Patreon, Substack, and our Ripple community—The Pond.     Ripple with David Lowe-Rogstad LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowerogstad/ Substack: https://lifewithadvantage.substack.com/ Website: https://www.starboard-collectives.com/ Instagram: @dlowe93 Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram: http://instagram.com/rippleon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleon X: https://twitter.com/rippleon Website: http://www.ripplecentral.com Subscribe to the Ripple newsletter: https://ripplecentral.com/subscribe Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond: https://ripplecentral.com/pond

In this episode, I interview Christina Brewer, a former soccer player of mine and a good friend. This young woman has the kind of heart and soul we all can benefit from having in our life. Despite the fact she owes me a few laps, she and I have remained close friends for many years and I can't wait to find my way over to Spain to pay her a visit.  She's amazing and you are going to love her almost as much as I do!  Learn more about Christina and Sir Rupert the Regal Beagle! https://www.facebook.com/holediva https://www.instagram.com/sir_rupert_the_regal_beagle/?hl=en Check out Christina's radio show from Rota, Spain Wednesdays at 2PM CST - https://www.facebook.com/groups/381059915782488  

You are going to love this episode. Sonya Stattmann is the founder of sonyastattman.com and co-host of the popular podcast Women In The Business Arena. Sonya works with women in business to help them find their true calling and evolve into the leaders they are destined to be. I've known Sonya for a very long time and the story of her journey will inspire and motivate you in so many ways. From her running multiple businesses to being a wife and a mom to two amazing kiddos, she has literally changed the game to create a business and a lifestyle that most only dream of. Sonya's upcoming 1-day virtual retreat is something that every man and woman should consider attending. 2020, despite the challenges isn't over and there's still time to turn this year into whatever you want. Learn more at reclaim2020event.com. Listeners of this podcast receive a 40% discount off the price of admission just use the code word: ripple2020 at checkout.    

You are going to love this episode. Sonya Stattmann is the founder of sonyastattman.com and co-host of the popular podcast Women In The Business Arena. Sonya works with women in business to help them find their true calling and evolve into the leaders they are destined to be. I've known Sonya for a very long time and the story of her journey will inspire and motivate you in so many ways. From her running multiple businesses to being a wife and a mom to two amazing kiddos, she has literally changed the game to create a business and a lifestyle that most only dream of. Sonya's upcoming 1-day virtual retreat is something that every man and woman should consider attending. 2020, despite the challenges isn't over and there's still time to turn this year into whatever you want. Learn more at reclaim2020event.com. Listeners of this podcast receive a 40% discount off the price of admission just use the code word: ripple2020 at checkout.    

You are going to love this episode. Sonya Stattmann is the founder of sonyastattman.com and co-host of the popular podcast Women In The Business Arena. Sonya works with women in business to help them find their true calling and evolve into the leaders they are destined to be. I've known Sonya for a very long time and the story of her journey will inspire and motivate you in so many ways. From her running multiple businesses to being a wife and a mom to two amazing kiddos, she has literally changed the game to create a business and a lifestyle that most only dream of. Sonya's upcoming 1-day virtual retreat is something that every man and woman should consider attending. 2020, despite the challenges isn't over and there's still time to turn this year into whatever you want. Learn more at reclaim2020event.com. Listeners of this podcast receive a 40% discount off the price of admission just use the code word: ripple2020 at checkout.