Nothing beats authenticity when it comes to creating a brand that many people resonate with. It is probably one of the best ways to get your message out. In this episode, Dr. Tracey Jones talks to Tara Rae Bradford—a personal brand expert, podcast host, and international speaker—about the price of leadership she has to pay and how she overcame it and, now, helping people to become their most authentic selves. She also shares with us her journey of going from being an ICU nurse to becoming an entrepreneur, imparting lessons about leadership, vision, and growth. Join Tara and Tracey in this conversation to know more.
Episode 107 - The Courage To Succeed As An Athlete And Leader With Ruben Gonzalez
Why would anybody in his right mind want to jump on a sled and hurl himself down an icy mountain at over 80 miles per hour? Get to know The Luge Man, Ruben Gonzalez, in this episode to find out why. At the age of 21, Ruben Gonzalez took up the sport of luge and started training for the Olympics. Soon after, he made his Olympic dream come true and, at 47, became the first person ever to compete in four Winter Olympics in four different decades! Ruben joins host, Dr. Tracey Jones, to share his epic story with us and how his experiences made him the incredible leader he is now. He gives his insights on what it takes to pay the price of leadership, how to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, and, with his book, The Courage to Succeed, provides wisdom on having the heart to endure and stay in the game long enough to learn the skills and win.
Episode 103 - Leadership Lessons From Music: The Power Of Listening With Stephen Kohler
One of the best attributes of a good leader is their ability to listen well. What better way to explain this than musical metaphors? In this episode, Dr. Tracey Jones sits down with Stephen Kohler, the founder and CEO of Audira, an experiential CEO coaching and leadership organization that uses musicality and interactiveness to teach leaders the power of true listening. Here, Stephen shares with us the importance of listening for leaders, taking lessons learned from music on balance and staying focused, and applying it to your team. He also talks about the price had to pay for leadership—from loneliness and weariness to abandonment things in between—and how he is overcoming them.