What is it that drives entrepreneurs? Why would anyone subject themselves to the crazy, unpredictable entrepreneurial lifestyle?
Entrepreneurs are an interesting breed. They are tenacious, passionate people who really do march to the beat of a different drum. They are visionaries, their strongest advocate, and although they have immense self confidence in themselves and their vision, they are humble enough to know when to pivot and say ”this isn’t working.” Lastly, entrepreneurs believe that rules are made to be broken. The status quo is boring. They are always thinking of ten different ways to solve a problem, and by putting all of these traits to work, develop products and services that their competition says, “Why didn’t we think of that?” It’s the amazing combination of using both sides of their brains to achieve what others may never have thought possible.
Here at Coffee with Claire, we celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit. And today, our guests demonstrate how collaboration and the bringing together two totally opposite ends of the business spectrum is the perfect combination to help newly formed companies or re-designed businesses create a strong professional footprint, while staying true to their individual entrepreneurial spirits.
Stay tuned and learn how bringing two very different worlds together has found the crossroads of the soft skills of creativity and the “hard” skills of programming have created the perfect combination for success!
This episode features Sungwoo Chun of Adpop and Jonathan Kim of TechMillenial discussing their businesses and their place in a variety of communities.
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S01, Ep 08: Yes, and…
Do you know the concept of “Yes, and..” from improvisational comedy? In this episode, recorded at a lunchtime networking group in Dallas, Claire shows the crowd (and you) just what it takes to engage people and make conversation and connecting really work. A great example of dynamic speaking and people engagement.Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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S01, Ep 12: Billy Johnson, Servant Leadership
Are you more of a mentor than you are a boss? Then you just might be a servant leader. Today’s episode deals with some of the best examples of what it takes to be a servant leader and how they are being developed.Billy Johnson is the Director of the Professional Leadership Program at the University of North Texas, which is housed in the College of Business. The Professional Leadership Program is a nationally recognized mentoring program, which matches students up with successful executives all over North Texas, and helps the students get ready for the business world before they get into the business world.
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S01, Ep 26: Laura Lewis, Your Best Public Self
Do you know your key messages? Do you how best to present yourself physically and verbally to a listening and watching public? Claire speaks today with Laura Lewis, a polished media professional on what we need to consider as we shape our public persona.Laura Lewis is a speaker, a radio and TV personality of Z Living, as well as a producer, writer, and clinical hypnotherapist. Laura has a degree in Food and Nutrition from the University of North Texas. She is founder and president of Odyssey Star Media, a production, publishing and promotion company dedicated to changing the world for the better, one person at a time through a multitude of communication channels.
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