Ben Walder, co-author of The Visual Agile Coach Playbook, discusses his experience of feeling constrained in the corporate world and how losing his job led to an epiphany that helped him discover his 'superpowers.'

He shares his journey of co-authoring the 'Visual Agile Coach Playbook', the process of recognizing and developing one's superpowers, and the significance of human connection and partnerships.

We also explore how to navigate through comfort, fear, learning, and growth zones, and the future trajectory of work. Tune in to hear insightful discussions on the importance of communication and human connection in the evolving world of work.

00:00 Introduction

01:17 Discovering and Harnessing Superpowers

03:30 Ben's Background and Career

05:52 Finding Motivation and Overcoming Adversity

16:13 The Power of Partnerships

20:31 Taking Bold Moves and Creating Opportunities

22:46 The Personal Growth Rocket Tool

25:09 Discovering the Learning Zone and Ikigai

25:38 Harnessing Your Superpower

26:24 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Growth

27:40 Finding and Honing Your Superpowers

29:54 The Importance of Passion and Values

36:27 The Future of Work and Open Source Book Project

42:34 The Role of Human Connection in the Future

47:10 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Guest: Ben Walder

With over 25 years’ experience as a change and transformation professional, co-founder of The Visual Agile Coach, Ben Walder, has a strong track record in Financial Services and FinTech. Starting out in project management and progressing through programme management to Head of Change, Ben always seeks to make a positive difference for all involved in delivering change.Find Ben on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/benwaldercoacheschange

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Paddy Dhanda (Host)

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

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Have you written a book to become a tech thought leader? But how do you ensure you get maximum exposure for your hard work?

Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, a press release distribution company shares his journey from a poetry enthusiast to a PR expert, stressing how press releases can significantly boost the visibility and success of small businesses and startups.

We discuss:

1) Actionable tips on writing compelling press releases

2) Leveraging surveys to improve your chances of being featured in a popular publication

3) Using AI to enhance your PR strategy

Tune in to learn how to effectively tell your story through press releases and attract media attention.

00:00 Meet Mickie Kennedy: Press Release Marketing Expert

01:17 The Power of Press Releases for Small Businesses

02:29 Mickie's Journey from Poetry to PR

03:47 The Evolution of Press Release Distribution

04:28 Crafting Effective Press Releases

14:37 Using Surveys to Enhance Press Releases

22:48 Success Stories and Real-World Examples

27:36 The Power of Storytelling in Product Launches

28:07 Sharing Personal Stories to Connect with Audiences

28:40 Incorporating Origin Stories in Press Releases

29:53 The Impact of Strategic Press Releases

32:33 Mickie's Personal Branding with Glasses

33:28 The Role of Timing in Press Releases

36:49 Mickie's Free Masterclass on Strategic Press Releases

38:08 How to Work with E-Releases

38:55 Using AI for Press Release Writing

41:20 Crafting Compelling Quotes for Press Releases

44:49 The Frustration of Needless Emails

47:36 Conclusion

Mickie Kennedy is an expert at helping small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through tier-1 press release distribution. Mickie founded eReleases 25 years ago after realizing that small businesses desperately need a press release distribution service they can actually afford, giving them access to the media and to a national newswire – all with a personal touch. Mickie lives in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Mickie has created a free video Master Class on how to create a winning PR strategy, based on the PR campaigns of his most successful clients: https://www.ereleases.com/plan/

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Paddy Dhanda (Host)

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

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John Rossman (ex Amazon executive) co-author of the book 'Big Bet Leadership' shares leadership strategies at Amazon.

We explore the concept of Big Bet Leadership focusing on how to manage high-risk, high-reward business initiatives through creating clarity, maintaining velocity, and accelerating risk and value.

Rossman shares insights from his time at Amazon, discusses the importance of leadership in complex transformational situations, and addresses common challenges in these scenarios.

00:00 Introduction

02:43 Defining Big Bets in Business

05:31 Challenges and Risks of Big Bets

10:00 Insights from Amazon's Playbook

17:15 The Role of Culture in Leadership

22:03 Critique of the Agile Methodology

23:55 The Misuse of the Agile Methodology

24:28 The Overplanning Paradox in Agile

25:21 High Stakes Meetings: Continue, Kill, Pivot, or Confusion

26:53 Structuring High Stakes Meetings

28:45 The What Sucks Memo and Hypothesis

30:01 Big Bet Vectors and Testing

33:50 Applying Big Bet Leadership to AI

36:14 Abolishing Ineffective Meetings

38:24 The Power of Memos Over PowerPoint

41:51 Final Thoughts

John Rossman: www.johnrossman.com

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Paddy Dhanda (Host)

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.school

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