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Company culture forms the bedrock of an organization, shaping its values, behaviors, and overall work environment. In this episode, Penny Zenker speaks with renowned company culture and remote work expert Chris Dyer about the intricacies of building a productive and engaging workplace environment. As a for...

Are you not getting what you want? What could be the reason behind that? When you are living someone else life or trying to achieve someone else's dream. In this episode, Bruce Turkel, the Author of All About Them, shares his tips to help you get what you want and the reason behind why you don't get it. He also added the Importance of figuring out what you are uniquely good at. Start living your life and not someone else life today...

People in all sectors suffer from severe burnout cases as they struggle to adjust to a post-pandemic world and the pressures it puts on their personal and professional lives. Today, let’s address that dilemma and help people overcome burnout and reach their peak performance. In this episode, Erin Stafford, a high-powered marketing executive, talks about burnout and peak performance. She also shares tips on letting go of burnout by ...

By being curious and willing to understand each other, teams can reach their full potential. In this episode, Trevor Blondeel discusses the art of fostering meaningful connections in the workplace. Trevor shares his thoughts on the importance of understanding others in manufacturing while using mindfulness, showing how it can help unlock your team's full potential. Toge...

Tech is cool, but what’s cooler? People. In virtual presentations, it’s important not only to understand the technology but also to make every participant feel valued. In this episode, we have Kassy LaBorie share her journey of success in online engagement. She discusses the mistakes people make when hosting online meetings and presentations during a lively conversation about the evolution of virtual training. With her ex...

Advertising can be a powerful tool for promoting businesses and products, but it does not come without a downside. As a business owner, it’s a smart move to build a successful business without paid ads, and that is possible! Today, Damon Burton, an SEO consultant, explores the area of Search Engine Optimization and how to harness it in building your business without any...

Our fear denies us from our feelings and emotions, and that holds us back from acting out into our true selves. When we deny ourselves from our authentic selves, we deny ourselves from living a meaningful and fulfilling life. So let’s join T. Mark Meyer, the Author of The Art of Being Authentic: Increase Self-Esteem, Be Happier, and Discover Your Purpose

If business success still elopes you after implementing your best strategies, perhaps you need to reduce what’s on your plate and delegate some to other people. This is where outsourcing work comes in. Penny Zenker sits down with Brittany Brewer of Freeup to discuss how you hiring freelancers can bring you closer to your goals and vision. She discusses how getting rid of menial tasks will give ...

Perfectionism, as they say, is a double-edged sword that motivates people to achieve great results but breeds stress, anxiety, and burnout. Everyone experiences perfectionism quite differently because it comes with different shades, a spectrum. The key to that is finding the perfect balance that suits you. In this episode, Julian Reeve, a Keynote Speaker and Burnout Specialist, embarks on his journey with perfectionism and explains...

With the arrival of the new year comes the perfect time for a fresh start and setting new goals. The bigger question now is: what are the best ways to reach those goals? In this episode, Penny Zenker invites a guest who has the answer. Multi-passionate entrepreneur Robbie Samuels is here to share strategies for effective goal setting and achieving desired outcomes. He gives us insights into his 12-week Sprint model, where he emphas...

True success begins when accountability transforms into ownership—a mindset where personal responsibility becomes the compass guiding every action and decision. In this episode, host Penny Zenker explores the power of the ownership mindset with Kerry Siggins, the CEO and executive chair of Stone Age Holdings. Discover the crucial distinction between accountability and ownership as Kerry shares her personal story and ESOP’s (Employe...

Sometimes, we get overwhelmed at work, and it emotionally drains us. To address this concern, Penny welcomes Peter Schroeder in this episode. Peter is an award-winning DJ and entrepreneur who started Telzio. He differentiates overwhelm from overload and then shares some techniques for getting out of it. He also provides some tips and tricks for overcoming overwhelm and harnessing the power of focus to get the stuff do...

Everyone has a dream, but do they do the DAMN thing? It’s time to transform your life and make your dream come true. In this episode, Bevin Farrand, the founder of the Take the DAMN Chance movement and author of Your DAMN Manifesto: Discover the Keys to Personal Transformation and Bringing Your Biggest Dreams to Life, talks about the Do the DAMN Thing Method. She also explains the micro-actions from her DAMN Framework and how it co...

Turn workplace conflicts into opportunities for growth by leading with the four Cs: Connection, Clarity, Curiosity, and Commitment. You can't be furious and curious at the same time. In this insightful episode of "Take Back Time," host Penny Zanker is joined by conflict resolution expert Karin Hurt to discuss tackling workplace conflicts head-on. Together, they explore the world of workplace conflicts, revealing practical to...

In a world filled with constant demands, stress, and distractions, it's not uncommon to experience brain fog and low energy levels. But is brain fog just a byproduct of our busy lives, or is there more to it? In this episode, host Penny Zanker explores the science of beating brain fog and boosting your energy with certified sleep science coach, kinesthesiologist, and health consultant, Tanessa Shears. Tanessa explains that b...

When you no longer control your work, the chains tighten until you can’t breathe anymore, and you stress yourself out every day. Take back the time and unshackle yourself from your suffocating job. In this episode, Jeff Russell, the founder of the Oakridge Financial Group, takes us into the depths of Fire Yourself First to unchain ourselves from the daily grind. His secret sauce to doing what you love next lies at the depths of an ...