Everyone has had some kind of adversity in their life at some point. Some things are extremely visible to others; sometimes it’s not so easily seem by a bystander. However, no matter what way it shows up, it still can derail you. It’s a choice to face it and figure out a way to work it out. Sometimes we can figure it out on our own; sometimes we need some help.
Our guest today, Todd Drake, has overcome some tremendous obstacles and thrived on the other side. He is the president and owner of Todd Drake Diamonds. A veteran of the corporate world, he got away from the grind and helped his family in areas where he was trained, to help them take their business to the next level. A competitive athlete, too, Todd enjoys a great game of baseball when he can pry himself away from his business.
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S01, Ep 23: Sir Earl Toon, the Entertainment Value of Communication
Are you entertaining as well as informative? Do you know what it takes to engage people and leave them wanting more? Sir Earl and Claire talk about the value of being an entertainer as well as a communicator.Sir Earl Toon achieved notoriety with the very popular band Kool & The Gang. The founder of YMO Enterprises, Sir Earl strives to deliver the highest quality of music entertainment to a worldwide audience.
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S01, Ep 28: Steve Stoler, Telling Your Story
Can you tell your own story? Do you know where to start and what does it take to have an impact? Claire and Steve talk about his story as an illustration of how to best tell a difficult and complex story.Steve Stoler is a veteran Emmy Award winning television news reporter, whose career has spanned more than three decades at six television stations in Georgia, Nebraska, North Carolina and Texas. Steve has covered almost every type of news story imaginable. Throughout his career, Steve has been an eyewitness to history. After 34 years in TV, Steve is now the City of Plano, Texas’ Director of Media Relations.
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S01, Ep 25: Paul E. Maynard, Face-to-Face Communication
The best and most effective way to interact with people is face to face. Do you have the tools and techniques to allow you to engage people in person? Claire talks with Paul about the best ways to engage people interpersonally.Paul E. Maynard, otherwise known as The Relentless Networker, is an independent marketing, communications and business consultant based in the Dallas. He specializes in building and managing relationships. His work as a social media strategist for small- and medium-sized businesses and his experience as a dimensional marketer qualify him as an expert face-to-face networker.
