Shock Your Potential
How do you Shock Your Potential? This conversational interview format features high performing businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs who are focused on Shocking Potential every single day. Each month boasts a theme that will support your business and/or career objectives, will strengthen your personal development, motivate you to be an agent for change, and more. Our Host, Michael Sherlock, may not look or sound like your typical podcast host, but she is absolutely serious about business and brings out the energy and dynamic character of every guest. This podcast is definitely worth a listen!
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Episodes
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
She might not have known what the Coast Guard was when she met her future husband, but 16 years, 9 moves and 2 children later, she does now. Our guest today is Jessica Manfre, spouse to an active-duty Coast Guardsman.
In today’s episode Jessica shares the joys, stresses, and pride of being a military spouse, talking especially about how she keeps connected to friends around the globe no matter where she and her husband are stationed. She also gives us important insight the struggles of military spouses regarding unemployment and under-employment.
Jessica Manfre is an author and freelance writer for multiple publications, provides telehealth therapy for children and families for a small nonprofit, and is the co-founder and CFO of Inspire Up, a 501c3 nonprofit promoting global generosity and kindness through education, empowerment and community building.
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Social media handles:
Facebook: @JessicaManfreLMSW
Instagram: @Jess_Manfre
Twitter: @JessicaManfre
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamanfre
http://www.inspireupfoundation.org
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Bill Kurzeja began his career in the United States Army where he learned discipline and the importance of strict attention to detail. Over the next 8 years he made his way up the ranks to sergeant where he learned not only leadership, but also the importance of clear, effective communication in training. This made his next move as he transitioned out of the military in 2001 obvious; he would enter the retail automotive industry.
Beginning as a salesperson, Bill quickly rose through the ranks through finance, into sales manager, and finally into the GSM and GM positions.
Today Bill is the Owner and Founder of Professional Success South, a professional sales training and business consulting firm. Bill now follows his passion in training and coaching, specializing in the basics of communication and how paying attention to details will build a strong foundation. He is always working to bring knowledge to as many people as possible whether through his clients, on social media, or through his weekly Podcast, Get Focused with Bill K and Gina Faye.
Currently, Bill has begun training to become a triathlete and is on a mission to become the number one ranked member of his age group despite not knowing how to swim when he first began training!
Listen in as Bill talks about what he loved and learned in his military career as well as the challenges he and his family faced when he transitioned into civilian life. His open and honest discussion will strike a chord with listeners, reminding us about the important lessons in life that got us all to where we are today.
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Get In Touch With Bill:
Website: https://professionalsuccesssouth.com/
Phone: 310-213-5093
Email: billk@professionalsuccesssouth.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-kurzeja/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/billk95
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.kurzeja.3
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Join us today as we kick off a month-long series honoring and learning from American Veterans and their families. We begin by speaking with long-term Shock Your Potential friend, Rob Lougee, Assistant National Employment Director for DAV (Disabled American Veterans).
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 in March 21, 2016. From the DAV National Headquarters located in Cold Spring, Kentucky, Mr. Lougee manages special employment initiatives and works with private and public sector entities to develop and build partnerships to address joblessness and underemployment, as well as facilitate job fairs and lead efforts to connect veterans and transitioning service members to employers.
A Boston native, Mr. Lougee enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1983 and served until 1992 in the First Armored and First Calvary Divisions, attaining the rank of specialist. His awards included the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Southwest Asia Medal with three bronze stars and the Kuwait Liberation Medal.
Today we talk about the amazing 100 years of DAV, some of the milestones during those first 100 years, and the many resources this dedicated organization offers its members.
Learn More:
https://www.dav.org
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Do you dream of being your own boss? If yes, then our guest today can help you find your perfect business. Lance Graulich is the founder & CEO of ION Franchising, an industry leading franchise consulting and development group, that represents over 500 franchise brands & business opportunities within 90 categories. Lance helps prospective entrepreneurs find their perfect franchise for FREE. He also assists independent business owners in creating a franchise system.
In today’s episode we learn about how he started his career on Wall Street, later helped grow a TGI Fridays franchise to more than a $225,000,000 organization, became a multi-unit, multi-state franchisee of Wingstop and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, founded the donut chain called Pinkbox in Las Vegas, has recently launched a bakery project with a Food Network star, and is now known as the industry-leading donut expert.
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CONNECT WITH LANCE GRAULICH
702-682-7173
lance@franmore.com
ionfranchising.com
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Would you leave your home and everyone you know to travel across the world to pursue your dreams? Our guest today did just that! Connie Diforo is a self-taught designer based in Boston who learned to sew using her grandmother's Singer sewing machine in Botswana.
In today’s episode we learn about her life-long passion for fashion, her journey to America, and her current mission to help rebuild her church in Botswana. Her now 99-year-old grandmother sparks her desire to save the important historical church and brings back loving memories of getting “all dolled up” to go to church.
Connie’s designs are greatly inspired by her traditional life back in her home country. She loves to blend German print fabrics with modern ideas when creating her functional pieces. Her designs, have been featured in many fashion shows including Fashionably Late at the Liberty Hotel, Boston, Excessive Fashion, Boston Fashion Week and NY fashion week for EPN magazine. Diforo also hosts Fashion Tv in Boston for BNN.
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Social media handles
https://www.facebook.com/connie.diforo
https://www.instagram.com/conniebosslady/
OR
https://www.facebook.com/Mesese-Designs-by-Diforo-1417053021848923/
Instagram: @mesese
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Have you considered making the move to entrepreneurship? If so, our guest today may be able to help. Felicia Shanken is the CEO/Founder of the Philadelphia Women's Network Connection, LLC and PWNC Foundation Inc 501(c)(3). PWNC creates a friendly supportive community where business owners enjoy sharpening their entrepreneurial edge while nurturing valuable relationships that enrich career satisfaction.
In this episode we discuss how her for-profit company provides basic tools and resources for women (and men) who are trying to grow and scale their businesses, and how her non-profit helps individuals transition into entrepreneurship. We also talk about the importance of authenticity in running a successful business.
Felicia hosts her own weekly show on RVNTV, called "Power Up Your Passion", where she brings guest on to talk about their passion in life and how it lead to where they are now. Felicia was also recognized and honored by "Fun Times Magazine" in their March/ April 2020 magazine edition for being a, “2020 Philadelphia Who's Who Black Women of Influence".
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Find out more here: https://www.philadelphiawomensnetworkingconnection.org
Facebook; https://web.facebook.com/groups/PhillyWNC/?_rdc=1&_rdr
Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/phillywnc/
LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillywnc/
YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFYhUdpogbPOANykxUx81CA
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Do you know any Brilliant Jerks? Our guest today does, and she also knows how to help them.
Dr. Katrina Burrus, CEO/founder of Excellent Executive Coaching LLC, is known for fast-tracking leaders to the C-Suite and beyond and for "Transforming Brilliant Jerks into Inspiring Leaders." She is also the author of Managing Brilliant Jerks: How Organizations and Coaches Can Transform Difficult Leaders into Powerful Visionaries. https://amzn.to/35zUOur
In today’s episode we talk about her passion for developing agile leaders to excel in all environments and helping them to understand the power of their words. She also shares the (not surprising) statistic that 74% of successful leaders say they have had at least one intolerable boss in their career.
Dr. Katrina Burrus has worked with Nestle, Novartis, the World Health Organization, the International Labor Organization, the United Nations, and many more and was most recently featured in Mexico, India, the U.S., Kazakhstan, and Russia. Dr. Burrus has 18 years of experience as the first Master Certified Coach and Founding Board Member from the (ICF)International Coaching Federation in Switzerland.
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Follow Dr. Katrina on social media;
https://mkbconseil.ch
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MKBCoaching
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatrinaBurrus
Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/ExcellentExecutiveCoaching/
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Could you reset the rhythm of your life and find a new career in the process? Our guest today says yes! Michelle Fortin is an award-winning broadcast journalist, speaker, comedian, and actress.
In today’s episode we learn about Michelle’s decision to take an entire year off from work, volunteering, personal and social engagements and more to save herself from burnout. And as a present to herself for her 40th birthday, she took an improve comedy class which, unbeknownst to her, would launch her next career.
Michelle routinely emcees events and conferences, and gives keynote addresses on motherhood, relationships, and faith. She's made numerous TV appearances on shows like Good Morning America, TODAY, The List, and Inside Edition, while also routinely appearing on local TV stations in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2019, PHOENIX Magazine named her among the "Great 48" - a list of the Valley's Most Influential People. As the brunette-half of the popular comedic duo, Leeann & Michelle, you may recognize Michelle from viral parodies and comedic sketches, which have accrued 40million views.
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Social handles:
leeannandmichelle.comfacebook.com/leeannandmichelleinstagram.com/leeannandmichelleyoutube.com/c/leeannmichellefunny
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Do you have a desire to write a book? Why? Our guest today will definitely want to know WHY you want to write one if she is going to consider taking you on as a client.
Jyotsna Ramachandran is a best-selling author, book publisher, TEDx speaker, and is an international Author Success Coach who has helped more than 400 coaches, trainers, speakers and experts from 35 different countries to build a super-profitable author funnel with the help of their book.
In this interview we discuss the importance of being clear about why you want to write a book, taking the Author’s Pledge, and preparing for the impact it will have you personally and professionally.
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Learn More:
www.jyotsnaramachandran.com
Jyotsna’s Book – Job Escape Plan https://amzn.to/3d3S63C
Facebook page: http://facebook.com/jyotsna.entrepreneur
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/authorjyotsna/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jyotsna.ramachandran/
Youtube: http://youtube.com/jyotsnaramachandran
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Will we ever meet in person again? Out guest today is quite confident that we will. In fact, he is so confident that he is betting his company on it.
James Daniels is President & CEO of The Meeting Designers, an internationally recognized events management company founded in 2005 and entrusted with the planning and execution of over 200 programs a year. James previously held national account sales roles with both Hilton and Wyndham Hotels. Customers of The Meeting Designers range from corporations and associations to non-profits and social groups. Some legacy clients have nicknamed him “The Olivia Pope of the Meetings Industry,” as they rely on him to be their “fixer” when holding events. James rotates between his residences in Houston, TX and The New Orleans French Quarter, where he’s a proud “WHODAT” NOLA Saints Football fan.
In this episode we discuss what it takes to create an exceptional meeting and the power of the in-person meeting. James reminds us that Zoom has its place, and today Zoom meetings are a band-aid for what we really want, need, and crave. Eventually the band-aid must come off. It might hurt a bit, and stick a little, but true healing comes when we once again gather to commemorate, learn and celebrate.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-daniels-0a996950/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMeetingDesigners/
Instagram: In Development
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