Episodes
Published 06/16/21
In this episode Ken is interviewed by Integrative Health Practitioner and Coach Melissa Deally. Join them as they talk about Ken's Stress indicator Assessment Tool, which gives us clear insight into the 5 main areas of our life showing where our stresses are coming from, so that we can then choose to do something about it! When we understand what is triggering our stress levels, we can take steps to lower our stress and improve our health and life as a result.
Published 06/16/21
In this episode I’ve had the privilege of interviewing negotiations expert and former FBI agent- Chris Voss. Chris is considered one of the top authorities in business, negotiation, and communication skills . In this episode, he takes us through key communication tips and strategies to help us listen, communicate and negotiate better!
Published 05/26/21
Jim Kouzes is a New York Times best-selling author and one of the top experts of leadership in the world. He and Barry Posner have collaborated over the last 35 years to train leaders and analyze how individuals can inspire and lead transformation within a group. After the recent recession in the United States, many people have become cynical and untrusting of public leaders. What are the steps needed to create strong leaders? Do you have the right mindset and relational intelligence to be a...
Published 05/12/21
Today, fellow coach and author David Wood shares his incredible story of travelling around the world while fulfilling his calling as a life coach. David started as an accountant who decided to leave this profession to help others find and live this purpose. At the end of the interview, he mentions that he shared parts of his journey that he had never been asked about before. As a performance and focus coach, David has a special gift for our listeners. Go to this hidden URL download for some...
Published 05/05/21
Today, fellow coach, author, and emotional intelligence expert Robin Hills shares his expertise on emotional intelligence (EI) and emotional resilience. We quickly discover that being intellectually intelligent does not equate to being emotionally intelligent. Starting with a degree in Biology, he shifted into a sales profession in the medical field. After the corporate world eliminated his role, he thought it was time to create his own firm and teach others what he learned about managing...
Published 04/28/21
World-renowned business educator, executive coach, and author, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, joins Ken in a fun and lively conversation, sharing valuable wisdom, methods, and practices honed from over 40 years in the Leadership industry. Rated the World’s #1 Leadership Thinker and the World’s #1 Executive Coach, Dr. Goldsmith brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion and touches on topics ranging from succession planning, to coaching strategies, to personal accountability. Learn the...
Published 04/21/21
Today, fellow leadership expert Dr. Lori Baker-Schena shares her expertise on personal and organizational leadership. She also shares her personal story and journey from losing her mother to cancer when she was just 12 to losing both her siblings more recently.
Published 04/14/21
Today’s guest is fellow coach and author Nancy Pickard. She shares her personal journey of her divorce—after 26 years of marriage—which led her to her current profession as a certified integrative coach. Her book, Bigger Better Braver: Conquer Your Fears, Embrace Your Courage, and Transform Your Life, is the focus of her coaching work and methodology.
Published 04/07/21
Today guest is bestselling author and financial expert Chad Willardson. Chad’s first book, Stress-Free Money: Overcome These Seven Obstacles to Find Financial Freedom, became an Amazon #1 bestseller. He is now in the final stages of his next book, Smart Not Spoiled to help train kids on financial matters before they leave school. Having five kids of his own, Chad believes this is a major motivator to serve others in this space. Chad encourages listeners that no matter where you are at in...
Published 03/31/21
Today's guest is digital nomad Austin Laudenslager. No, digital nomad is not a description we use often, but it certainly applies to Austin. Austin, an engineer, found himself trapped and burnt out with the obligations of his work as a project manager and engineer. So he quit his job, sold everything and transitioned into his new life of doing only those things and activities that were meaningful. His new book, What a Time to Be Alive!: Reinstating the American Dream Through Passive Income...
Published 03/24/21
Fellow business coach and author of Practice Acceleration, Tristan Bond, is our guest today. His story is fascinating, starting as a physiotherapist to becoming a marketing expert to running an international business coaching firm. It is obvious his passion is helping fellow entrepreneurs and business owners succeed and scale their business. Tristan and his team now help businesses implement his system, The Practice Acceleration Method, including a guarantee to grow their business. Not...
Published 03/17/21
Today’s guest is fellow coach, Rusty Gaillard, founder of Silicon Valley Dream Builders. Rusty was working with Apple as one of the international financial directors and realized that “success,” as the world defined it, was not everything; in fact, it was contributing to his unhappy, unfulfilling life. So, with some fortitude, he launched his own coaching business to help others “upgrade their inner operating system.” To learn more about him and his system, go to www.svdreambuilders.com. Mr....
Published 03/10/21
Today’s guest is fellow podcast host, Ashely Micciche, now with over 800 shows. She got into the finance industry at a young age and has a passion to help others realize their dreams. Ashley recognizes that many of those dreams require resources (money) to fulfill. Money is not negative, but rather a tool that is needed in an economic society. To find out more about her work and podcast, go to www.truenorthra.com. During the show, we discuss the importance of knowing what you want—begin with...
Published 03/03/21
Fellow podcast host and talent coach, Eric Shepherd, is our guest today. Eric was one of the very first people who used technology to create a virtual work team back in the 90s. He moved from the UK to help with ADSL technology to launching his own consulting firm. Eric shares his 12 Steps system to transforming talent so that individuals, teams and organizations can embrace the ever-changing work environment.
Published 02/24/21
Today’s guest is Melissa Deally, who is a registered Integrated Health Practitioner and is passionate about helping others optimize their health and wellness. After many years in the corporate world, she was part of downsizing that left her searching for new direction. Little did she know that helping both of her daughters heal from concussions was going to be the catalyst to launch her new a career.
Published 02/17/21
Part Four of Four - Ken shares the Quest Roadmap to determine, confirm and live out your life purpose. The challenge of course is that most individuals don’t know where to begin or what questions to ask. Ken covers this in this episode. After over 30 years writing about purpose and teaching others how to live, lead and work On Purpose Dr. Keis realized many individuals don’t know what they don’t know. With that as a premise he outlines the powerful clarity steps contained in his book and...
Published 02/10/21
In this Part Three of Four - Ken shares the Quest Winning Mindset Strategies to live your life On Purpose. Even though you want to know your “Why” you won’t succeed unless you have a winning mindset. After over 30 years writing about purpose and teaching others how to live, lead and work On Purpose Dr. Keis realized many individuals do not understand that their words and responses to both positive and negative events matter. Ken will cite a 25-year research study that confirmed that our...
Published 02/03/21
Today’s guest is fellow author & podcast host, Alanna Pratt. Her story is fascinating, starting from travelling to Japan on her own as a nineteen-year-old to creating breakthrough content to help others transform their relationships.
Published 01/27/21
Today’s guest is author Nelson Tressler, who documents his incredible story of resilience in his book The Unlucky Sperm Club. He shares how we are not a victim of our circumstances, but rather a product of our choices, and gives us winning mindset strategies for success.
Published 01/20/21
In this Part Two of Four, Ken shares the Quest Beliefs and Strategies to live your life On Purpose. Even though you want to know your “why,” you won’t succeed unless you understand the concept of your worldview and beliefs. After over 30 years, writing about purpose and teaching others how to live, lead and work On Purpose, Dr. Keis realized many individuals do not have a worldview but never consider how their beliefs were shaping and affecting every decision they were making.
Published 01/13/21
In this Part One of Four, Ken shares the research that the majority of world is not engaged at work, their career and in fact their life. The question, “Why Am I Here?”, is at the forefront on many individuals and Dr. Keis begins to lay the foundation to live your life On Purpose and realize your potential.
Published 01/06/21
Today’s guest is fellow coach and podcast host, Danielle Grant. Danielle has become an expert in the subject of mindset, how to identify what’s causing you to be “stuck,” and what to do about it. She shares her personal story, which goes from suicidal tendencies to becoming a mindset coach, and everything in between.
Published 12/30/20
Today’s guest is a colleague in the training industry, Jeff Williams. As President and CEO of his company, Absolute Results, Jeff conducts training globally in dozens of countries with international office and clients. Jeff shares his insights and wisdom of building his company from nothing into the international organization that it has become 25 years later. He also provides some thoughts of being personally mentored by one of the number one leadership thought leaders globally Dr. John...
Published 12/23/20
Today’s guest is fellow podcast host Ido Singer. Ido was born in Israel and fortunate to become a pro basketball player by the time he was 16 years of age. In this segment, we get into his story of how playing for four (yes, four at the same time) different teams and being a high school student led to burnout for the sport. Eventually, Ido made his way to the U.S., where he now makes his home and works as a collegiate-level basketball coach. To find out more about Ido’s podcast and his...
Published 12/16/20