Posts by David Shriner-Cahn

“Here’s the deal, they wouldn’t let us in the door in men’s sports, so we have to now create our own door. We have to now create our own destiny.”

Digit Murphy is a champion of women’s athletics. Not only is she an exceptional athlete in her own right, Digit has coached Olympians, National Champions, and was the first female head coach in Brown University history. She has dedicated her life to empowering women and teaching them to shape their own destinies. Today she discusses her groundbreaking career in women’s sports, the Play It Forward Sport Foundation, and how to change the current attitude toward women’s athletics.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The adversity in women’s sports (and how to overcome it).
• Why we have to change the social norm surrounding women’s athletics.
• The Play It Forward model and how it’s changing the game.
• Parallels of women in sports and women in business.

Digit Murphy is the current founder of Play It Forward Sport Foundation, an innovative and disruptive model in the women’s sports space. Digit was the 2012-2015 coach of the women’s pro hockey team, the Boston Blades, and she won 2 Clarkson Cups in three years. Digit also has over twenty years of coaching experience since her start at Division I Brown University. She has coached Olympians and All-Americans, and earned numerous ECAC and Ivy League titles. A key component to Digit’s coaching philosophy is the belief in the growth of women’s presence in ice hockey and coaching, a passion she incorporates into all of her work.

Learn more about Digit at digitmurpheyathletics.com, playitforwardsport.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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“Without planning for success, you’re almost planning for failure.”

As the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of AcceleratingCFO, Brian Califano understands the demanding (and rewarding) life of an entrepreneur. Armed with over twenty years experience, he now uses his expert knowledge of everything finance to help small businesses and entrepreneurs exceed their goals. Today he dispenses invaluable financial advice for every kind of business, and discusses how to catapult your business to the next level.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Common financial challenges facing entrepreneurs.
• Why you need a solid formula to build your business.
• Why it’s never too late to become an entrepreneur.
• How to understand your resources and where to allocate them.
• The power of the micro-niche.

Brian Califano is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of AcceleratingCFO, a New York contract CFO consulting firm that allows business owners to benefit from over 40 years of senior Fortune 500 experience. Before AcceleratingCFO, Brian provided senior finance leadership at organizations that include the McGraw-Hill Companies, Viacom, SFX, Kaplan, and the NHL.

Learn more about Brian at AcceleratingCFO, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Having launched winning strategies at Microsoft, Amazon, and Hulu, Michael Callahan has unparalleled insight into the customer service experience. Now the Director of the Global Customer Experience at Blueprint Consulting Services, Michael helps leaders break through their biggest challenges. Today he discusses his impressive career at three iconic brands, what he’s learned along the way, and what companies can do to maximize their customer service experience.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The importance of team recognition and celebrating wins.
• Why humility plays a large role in cultivating a collaborative culture.
• The power of simplicity.
• The importance of looking at the right data instead of more data.

Michael Callahan’s designed solutions have won patents, and his team’s work continues to touch millions of customers around the world every day. Michael is now the Director of the Global Customer Experience Practice for Blueprint Consulting Services, and leads a team in Venice Beach, California. The team advises C-Level executives on customer experience strategies, builds analytic tools to give leaders insight that drives change, and performs world-class consumer research. Michael is also passionate about ending youth homelessness, and lives in Venice with his two dogs, Teague and Flynn.

Learn more about Michael at michaeltcallahan.com, Blueprint Consulting Services, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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“I really believe that I’m on the planet to attract, and retain and help others step up … we really try to cultivate an environment where everyone recognizes that their contribution to the goal of really assisting women in breaking out of the cycle they’re in is equally important.”

Peg Wright was at the top of her sales game, but despite her success, she always found herself wanting more. When she started volunteering at the Great Expectations Maternity Home, Peg discovered her true calling. She soon founded the Center for Great Expectations, a nonprofit whose mission is to make a difference in the lives of homeless women and adolescents with mental illness and substance abuse. Today she discusses the personal circumstances that led her to the Center For Great Expectations, and how she successfully combined her expertise in business with her philanthropic passions.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How the Center For Great Expectations helps women and adolescents overcome adversity.
• The importance of forming the right partnerships.
• Why you need to be open to working with the best and brightest in the field.
• The biggest challenge facing nonprofit organizations.

Peg Wright is President & CEO of The Center for Great Expectations, a nonprofit she founded in 1998 to help homeless, pregnant women and adolescents break the cycle of homelessness, abuse and addiction. Her commitment to an innovative, clinical approach that integrates Trauma-Informed Care with Parent Infant Mental Health has resulted in CGE’s recognition as a premier provider of a Continuum of Care that includes Residential, Child Development, Outpatient, and Supportive Housing services.

Peg was recently recognized by NJBIZ as a “Top 50 Women in Business,” and was named a “New Jersey Hero” by the NJ Heroes Foundation. Peg serves on the Boards of Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Center for Excellence, the Somerset County Business Partnership, and the New Brunswick Health Partners.

Learn more about Peg at the Center For Great Expectations, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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“It’s a beautiful thing to see people go out of their comfort zones and try, and it’s sad to me when people don’t.”

Sherold Barr is all about the mindset. Through determination and perseverance, Sherold was able to overcome tragedy and establish two, wildly successful companies. She now teaches other entrepreneurs how to overcome their fears, step outside their comfort zones, and grow their businesses. Today she discusses her journey into entrepreneurship and much more.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to overcome your inner critic.
• Why you need an authentic online presence.
• The importance of finding your tribe.
• Why discomfort leads to growth. 

Sherold Barr is an entrepreneur, strategist and mindset coach, who has built two successful organizations from scratch. Sherold’s mission is to help entrepreneurs build businesses that support the life they want to live while making a difference. Sherold speaks at conferences including World Domination Summit and her work has appeared on Kris Carr, Roots of She, She Brand and a Year With Myself.

Learn more about Sherold at sheroldbarr.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Roger Gorman is all about innovation. As an entrepreneur with a background in behavioral psychology and digital technology, Roger’s mission is to cultivate deeper engagement, greater relevance, and astute connections across the globe. Today he discusses the power of intelligent connections and shared knowledge (and what it means for your business).

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why technology is ultimately pandering to the human mind.
• How digital interaction can lead to better, real-world experiences.
• Why collaboration is a dangerous word.
• The definition of relevance and why it’s the key to connection.

Roger Gorman is the founder of ProFinda.com, and a seasoned entrepreneur having launched several successful startups since 1998. With a background in behavioral psychology meets digital, he has also run innovation for two of the UK’s leading FTSE 250 brands. Roger has lectured at the White House, spotlighted at Davos as a top entrepreneur, is listed as one of London’s top 100 Tech Entrepreneurs, and is the winner of the Mitie Millions and the UCL award for Innovation (2011).

He is also passionate about social causes, and was awarded for his work in 2011 with the UnLimited Award, a charity supporting social entrepreneurs. Roger has committed to donating his technology to social causes with global impacts.

Learn more about Roger at ProFinda.com, LinkedIn, Davos, and his Digital Innovation Speech.

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“You can make your own reality. Just change it.”

Jeffrey Hayzlett is one passionate entrepreneur. As the former CMO of Eastman Kodak, and current Chairman and CEO of the Hayzlett Group, Jeffrey knows what it takes to take your business to the next level. During his impressive career, Jeffrey has bought and sold over 250 companies, and is now a world-renowned, primetime television and radio host. Today he discusses why lack of focus is the biggest challenge facing entrepreneurs, and what leaders should do in order to drive change in their businesses.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why stories and excuses get in the way of entrepreneurs leveling up their businesses.
• The importance of social media (and why some leaders should avoid it).
• The differences between being an entrepreneur of a small business and the C-suite of a major corporation.
• How to create a mood that is beneficial to your business.
• The similarities between being a leader and a cowboy.

Jeffrey Hayzlett is a global business celebrity and former Fortune 100 C-suite executive. Currently, Jeffrey is the Chairman of C-Suite Network, and leads The Hayzlett Group and TallGrass Public Relations. He is a primetime business TV host, and shares his executive insight and commentary on television networks including MSNBC, Fox Business, and C-Suite TV. Hayzlett is a former Bloomberg contributing editor and primetime host, and appeared as a guest celebrity judge on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump for three seasons.

He is the executive producer of a number of global television projects, and the Celebrity Editor of the largest circulation social media and business magazines in the world. With a strong following in business and social media communities, he’s recognized as one of the Top 10 C-suite Twitterers and a key influencer in the social media landscape. He has been cited in Forbes, SUCCESS, Mashable, Marketing Week, and Chief Executive. Jeffrey is also the author of two bestselling business books: The Mirror Test and Running the Gauntlet.

Learn more about Jeffrey on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. 

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“We somewhat forget that at the end of the day, we’re talking people to people, and conscious leadership is really about saying, okay, who am I as a leader, and what do I want to bring to my organization today?”

Hollie Mileski is the champion of change. As the founder of Highjump Leadership, she helps businesses develop new leadership strategies that respect, empower, and cultivate their employees. Today she discusses why your employees need to be seen and heard, how to change your leadership methodology, and the personal experiences that led her to become a conscious leader.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The definition of conscious leadership.
• Why leaders need to have a people-centric focus in their businesses.
• The importance of aligning your core values and philosophies.
• How to create real employee engagement.
• The importance of vulnerability in leadership. 

After a successful sales and marketing career, Hollie Mileski shifted to strategy consulting, supporting global Fortune 500 clients. During this time, she led, managed, and delivered strategic change programs ranging from $500K to $15MM to $100MM+ in value and impacting tens of thousands of individuals globally. This journey led her to coach and train senior executives on how to successfully connect with their team, communicate clearly, and gain buy-in.

Leveraging this experience, Hollie launched Highjump Leadership and developed The 5 C’s of Conscious Leadership – a forward-thinking system for creating connection in your business and between individuals. Hollie co-creates with business owners and executives to RAISE THE BAR on their leadership and communication style so that they engage more authentically and with more impact.

Learn more about Hollie at highjumpleadership.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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“Be flexible. Be flexible and open to what happens and what comes your way.”

As a military spouse, Kristen Robinson sought out to start a business that fit her unpredictable lifestyle. Now a booming entrepreneur, Kristen helps other businesses grow their social media presence, while also mentoring other military spouses to achieve their career goals. Today she discusses how military businesses can overcome adversity, and why flexibility and freedom are the keys to success.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to turn your online business into a thriving enterprise.
• How to create leverage while maintaining flexibility.
• The importance of Facebook and other social media outlets for entrepreneurs.

Kristen Robinson is the Social Media Head Coach of KR Design and is known as the Military Spouse Business Mentor. Kristen started her company KR Design to create a business to support her husband’s military career while constantly moving from one location to the next. She loves her business because it allows her to do what she loves from anywhere in the world.

Learn more about Kristen at KristenRDesign.com, myfacebookadsecrets.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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“As soon as you realize that any single process is learnable, then everything is possible.”

If you are looking to turn your business into a moneymaking machine, then look no further than Matthew Pollard. He is a globally recognized expert in niche marketing and sales systemization, as well as a renowned public speaker and coach. Today he discusses his winning strategies for achieving maximum results for his clients, as well as his fascinating journey from door-to-door salesman to rapid growth mastermind.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to define what rapid growth means to you.
• Why you need to create the right systems and processes in order to rapidly grow your business.
• Common reasons why companies aren’t able to attain rapid growth.
• Why the rapid growth point period can be extremely perilous for an unprepared business
• Why the right marketing message and sales strategy are critical in attaining rapid growth.

Matthew Pollard is the Rapid Growth Guy! With five multimillion-dollar business success stories to his name (and a prestigious Young Achiever Award), Matthew has been characterized as a true differentiation, niche marketing, and sales systemization powerhouse.

Matthew is a recurring guest on Fox7’s Good Day Austin, as well as a featured contributor to CEO, Entrepreneur, and Top Sales World Magazine. He is also a sought after judge at America’s most prominent startup events including Google Start-Up Weekend, AngelHack, and Microsoft’s 60 Seconds to Startup. Matthew now brings about rapid growth and business transformation all over the world through his many speaking and coaching activities, as well as his top-rated iTunes podcast Better Business Coach.

Learn more about Matthew at LinkedIn, Twitter, matthewpollard.guru and entrepreneur.com.

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“The actual growth period is exciting in and of itself. Here is a goal I set for myself, it’s so exciting to see myself achieving it, I know how to work hard to do it and I’m completely motivated in the process.”

Jean Tang is the definition of “overachiever.” She is a piano prodigy, Ivy League and law school graduate, former journalist and booming entrepreneur. Jean found her true calling in copywriting and armed with her impressive inventory of skills founded MarketSmiths, a copywriting agency whose mission is to create copy that is captivating, strategic and most importantly, human. Today she discusses copywriting for humans and why she is predisposed to (and loves) achieving goals.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Her “war on bland” and the importance of writing for humans instead of algorithms.
• How she combines storytelling and logic to create accessible, engaging and professional writing.
• How to take different (and creative) approaches without feeling generic.
• Why knowing who isn’t your client is just as vital as knowing who is your client.
• Why you need to hold on to your values when hitting plateaus.
• Why you need to reset, walk away and approach a problem with fresh eyes.

A champion of high-end content, Jean is a living tribute to copywriting for humans. In 2012, at a TEDx talk, she declared her now widely viewed “War Against Bland.” The visionary founder of MarketSmiths, Jean leads her growing team to captivate, inspire, and motivate readers. She has helped thousands of global clients generate revenue from words (up to 12,000% ROI), and transformed the writing of hundreds of seminar attendees at the SXSW Interactive Festival (2014 and 2015), SXSW V2V (2014), the Small Business Summit (2014, NYC), and other venues.

Jean’s strategy is informed by an obsession with how to make words powerful, memorable, and actionable. Her knowledge draws liberally from a decade spent writing for The New York Times, New York Magazine, T+L, other top publications, and Fortune 100 corporations such as Pfizer. A veritable ‘word photographer,’ she trains her writers how to weave dazzling imagery against razor-sharp precision, and set it to a rhythm that’s pleasing to the brain.

In 2007, Jean saw the need for copywriting for humans: bite-sized, seductive, and jargon-free. She launched MarketSmiths, a creative copywriting agency dedicated to replacing generic content with the careful strategy of words.

Learn more about Jean on marketsmiths.com, LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter.

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