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148. “Simply” Remarkable! & encore guest, Andy Masters, Leadership & Sales
33:40||Season 4, Ep. 148Join us for our weekly show, “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone and this week’s returning guest, Andy Masters, and “Leadership & Culture: It’s Not HOW, It’s WHY”!Looking for a leadership expert who combines proven results with infectious energy? Andy Masters IGNITES cultural transformation by cultivating and empowering future leaders to improve performance, accelerate business growth, and revolutionize customer experience—all within creative, high-morale work environments. Andy’s expertise has been featured across major media outlets, including Lifetime Television, PBS, Investor’s Business Daily, and Leadership Excellence magazine.Andy’s client list includes 2024 CUPA-HR Multi-States Conference, 2024 APC Innovation Summit, American Express, National Association of Realtors®, Oregon Transportation Professionals, South African Airways, BB&T, SGMP, Sam’s Club, NCAA, FSAE, GBTA, Jackson Hewitt, SHRM, Park Side Credit Union, BPCC Convocation, MRO Conference, WMCA Annual Conference, MPI, NMTA Spring Conference, Global Pet EXPO, Hershey’s, IIA/ACFE Joint Conference, ATE Training Conference, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, City of Irving Government, PBG Marriott, University of Arkansas, Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association, McDonald’s, and Delta.Andy’s Most Requested Keynote Experiences:• Re-Imagining Your Positive Workforce Culture for the NEW Work Environment• Embracing the NEW Workforce Revolution: Recruit. Retain. Develop.• Leadership Lessons from HOLLYWOOD!MOMENTS:2:33 - Origins story!4:13 - What are some of the serious workplace problems humor can solve?7:13 - Leaders should become the vision for the future and champion of the cause.10:04 - What’s true about sales, customer service, and leadership that no one wants to admit out loud?12:32 - What’s the main question media always wants to know from you?16:23 - What do the bottom 10% of workplaces you’ve seen all have in common that the top 10% of workplaces refuse to tolerate?19:30 - What are key things that make creative imagery work for organizations?23:08 - What’s the uncomfortable truth about employee engagement that HR professionals don’t want to hear?26:11 - If you could fix one thing leaders and managers communicate, what would cause the biggest ripple effect across every organization? [transparency]28:19 - Anything else you’d like to share?Learn more about Andy and book him on our webpage: https://remarkablespeakersbureau.com/speaker/andy-masters-ma-csp-cvp/Follow Andy’s author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001K8X8ZUContact Sue Falcone TODAY to book Andy: RemarkableSpeakersBureau.com | (888) 766-3155 | sue@remarkablespeakersbureau.comJoin our #livebroadcast every Friday at 10:00 a.m. EST! All episodes will be featured on our #podcast every Wednesday at 5:00 a.m. EST! Follow our show and catch the next episode!Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://bit.ly/3HdIPtm*************************************FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Instagram - @remarkablespeakersbureau#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - @RemarkableSpeakersBureau (Smash the bell!)#andymasters #saleshumor #corporatehumor #humanresourceshumor #workhumor #thingsleaderssay #lifeaftercollege #healthcarehumor #remarkablespeakersbureau #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #virtualspeakersbureau #applepodcasts #experienceofalifetime #LetsBeREMARKABLEtogether #THRIVEin2025
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147. “Simply” Remarkable! & special guest, Oakland McCulloch!
32:14||Season 4, Ep. 147Join us for our weekly show, “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone and this week’s special guest, Oakland McCulloch, and “Build Your Leadership Legacy — Live With Oak”!Oakland McCulloch (Lt. Col., U.S. Army-retired) spent four decades turning chaos into clarity, potential into performance. His specialty: taking organizations—and people—who are considered “average” and making them exceptional. The author of the acclaimed book “Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be”, Oak now speaks to corporations, associations, universities, and leadership conferences worldwide.Oak’s client list includes NASA Government Employees & Contractors, Vermont State SHRM Conference, IBEM Thought Leadership Trust Event, Merchant Taylors’ School Leadership Seminar, California Association of Legal Document Assistants, Wisconsin Law Enforcement Training Association, California Toastmaster Annual Conference, Washington Fire Chiefs Association Conf., Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, National Fire Prevention Association, Burlington Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police, Independent Electrical Contractors Association, International Parking and Mobility Institute Conference, International Travel & Health Insurance Conference, New Mexico Nurses Association Conference, Georgia City-County Management Association, SPARK Conference, CFO Leadership Conference, RightMark Roofing Company, Norwich University, Doane University, CloudCon, and IPM Leadership Conf.Oak’s Most Requested Keynote Experiences:• Ignite Your Leadership Potential• Arm Yourself for Success• Building Effective and Efficient Teams• Leading Through ChangeMOMENTS:3:17 - When you realized leadership was a calling.5:37 - What do you mean by “leadership legacy”?8:57 - How does someone discover the kind of leader they were meant to be?13:30 - Someone feels stuck in their career. What’s the first step they can take on Monday morning?18:00 - Importance of self-discipline, 1-2 habits we can adopt?Learn more about Oak and book him on our webpage: https://bit.ly/4pK0fhUFollow Oak’s author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08WPN979SContact Sue Falcone TODAY to book Oakland: RemarkableSpeakersBureau.com | (888) 766-3155 | sue@remarkablespeakersbureau.com*************************************FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Instagram - @remarkablespeakersbureau#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - @RemarkableSpeakersBureau#ltoakmcculloch #leadershipdevelopment #workplaceleadership #leadershipcoach #highperformance #remarkablespeakersbureau #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #virtualspeakersbureau #applepodcasts #experienceofalifetime #LetsBeREMARKABLEtogether
146. “Simply” Remarkable! & encore guest, Tara LaFon Gooch, GRASP Method®
31:27||Season 4, Ep. 146Join us for our weekly show, “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone and this week’s encore guest, Tara LaFon Gooch and “Confidence Rooted in Faith and Gratitude”!Tara LaFon Gooch has established herself as a leading authority in the field of leadership development, inspiring countless individuals to transcend their limitations and achieve greatness. Tara created the GRASP Method®: a proven five-step framework built on Gratitude, Responsibility, Action, Sight, and Purpose. Tara’s client list includes Goodyear, IMA – Association of Accounts and Financial Professionals in Business, Womble Bond Dickinson, The Women’s Business Center of North Carolina, TEDx Nottingham England, Carolinas Payroll Conference, American Forest Management, Steere The Engineering Edge, eXp Realty, Stanly Community College, and C-Suite for ChristTara’s Most Requested Keynote Experiences (all can be performed at hybrid events & virtually):• Confidence Capital™ – Build the only currency that never runs out• Becoming a Global Thought Leader: Expanding Your Influence, Impact, and Income• Give Your Way to God: Three Steps to a Deeper Connection• Confident in Your Calling: Becoming the Leader God Designed You to BeMOMENTS:2:52 - How did your revelation of being rooted in faith change your life’s journey?6:34 - What’s the connection between the confidence strategies you teach business leaders and the role faith and gratitude play?9:44 - The biggest confidence barrier you see. How does gratitude become a business strategy?12:53 - What is Confidence Capital?15:17 - How do faith & gratitude work together to rebuild confidence?21:58 - What’s one gratitude practice we can implement Monday morning?Learn more about Tara and book her on our webpage: https://remarkablespeakersbureau.com/speaker/tara-lafon-gooch-mba-cvp/Follow Tara’s author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CDQCM5NWContact Sue Falcone TODAY to book Tara: RemarkableSpeakersBureau.com | (888) 766-3155 | sue@remarkablespeakersbureau.comSubscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://bit.ly/3HdIPtm*************************************FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Instagram - @remarkablespeakersbureau#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - @RemarkableSpeakersBureau (Smash the bell!)#taralafongooch #GRASPConfidence #ServantLeadership #FaithInLeadership #Entrepreneurship #FindYourCalling #executivecoaching #leadershipdevelopment #brandconsulting #remarkablespeakersbureau #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #virtualspeakersbureau #experienceofalifetime #LetsBeREMARKABLEtogether
145. “Simply” Remarkable! & special guest, Betty Garrett, CMP, Garrett Executive Coaching
33:55||Season 4, Ep. 145Join us for our weekly Live Streaming Show, “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone and this week’s guest, Betty Garrett, CMP, of Garrett Executive Coaching, and how to “Cut the Chase. Clarity Creates Results!”Betty Garrett is the CEO of Garrett Executive Coaching, a thriving practice dedicated to helping speakers and executives transform their voice into influence, income, and impact with clarity. With over 31 years of experience as a former speaker bureau owner with Garrett Speakers International, and in the hospitality industry, Betty brings a wealth of knowledge to her audiences. She is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), and has been recognized for her expertise throughout her career with numerous industry awards.MOMENTS:3:28 - Origins story!7:09 - “Transform” - what does this buzzword really mean?12:14 - What separates speakers who build sustainable careers vs. “winging it”?17:13 - What are some expectations today that weren’t seen even 5 years ago?19:51 - What is your opinion of speakers doing virtual?24:32 - What is an emerging trend that most aren’t paying attention to yet?26:29 - GIVEAWAY-FREE 20 MIN. CONSULTATION! Contact Betty! (info below 👇)Learn more about Betty on her website: https://bettygarrett.com/Connect with Betty on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettyagarrett/Call or email Betty about her FREE 20 MIN. CONSULTATION: 972-513-0054 | Email: Betty@BettyGarrett.comJoin our #livebroadcast every Friday at 10:00 a.m. EST! All episodes will be featured on our #podcast every Wednesday at 5:00 a.m. EST! Follow our show and catch the next episode!Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: *https://bit.ly/3HdIPtm**************************************FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Instagram - @remarkablespeakersbureau#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - @RemarkableSpeakersBureau (Smash the bell!)#bettygarrettexecutivecoaching #SpeakingBusiness #SpeakingCoach #PublicSpeaking #Speakersuccess #remarkablespeakersbureau #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #conferenceplanners #eventplanners #virtualevents #virtualspeakersbureau #experienceofalifetime #thrivein2025 #simplyremarkable
144. “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone & this week’s special guests, Ron Pierce & Andy King, Trinity Solutions Inc.
35:01||Season 4, Ep. 144Join us for our weekly show, “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone & this week’s special guests, Ron Pierce, President, & Andy King, VP-Sales & Operations Trinity Solutions Inc., talking about “Latest Updates in Technology”!We are EXCITED to have Ron Pierce, President, and Andy King, VP Sales and Operations, of Trinity Solutions, Inc., as our special guests today on our “Simply” Remarkable multi-live-streaming show!Ron & Andy are computer geeks, but they prefer English! Trinity Solutions, Inc., is headquartered in North Carolina. They are your business’ managed IT services and solutions company, and will be there when you need them. Services include a local/in-house help desk, cybersecurity, data backup solutions, managed cloud-hosted solutions/Azure server management, Disaster Recovery Planning Services, and advanced VoIP phone systems.MOMENTS:2:40 - Origins story!5:18 - What questions should someone ask an I.T. company?7:24 - What are some questions a client should ask a website development company to separate pros from pretenders?13:04 - Most surprising security issues you’re seeing today. What’s coming in the future? Why is Copilot better?17:47 - What’s the worst thing a business could do to trainwreck their website project?19:35 - Has security changed? What should we do to help protect ourselves?22:17 - Do you recommend two-factor/multi-factor authentication?23:53 - What are some of the technical red flags that show a website development company doesn’t know what they’re doing?26:22 - Is there something specific our audience can take away today?CONTEST WINNERS!1. Congratulations to Josie Madison!2. Congratulations to Erin Elium!3. GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Congratulations to Tyrell Sterling!Learn more about Trinity Solutions, Inc. on their website: https://trinitysolutionsinc.com/Join our #livebroadcast every Friday at 10:00 a.m. EST! Follow our show and catch the next episode!Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://bit.ly/3HdIPtm*************************************FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Instagram - @remarkablespeakersbureau#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - @RemarkableSpeakersBureau (Smash the bell!)#TrinitySolutions #ManagedITServices #ManagedITSupport #smallbusinesses #cybersecurity #remarkablespeakersbureau #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #conferenceplanners #eventplanners #virtualevents #virtualspeakersbureau #experienceofalifetime #thrivein2025 #simplyremarkable
143. “Simply” Remarkable! & encore guest & business humor speaker, Greg Schwem
36:15||Season 4, Ep. 143Join us for our weekly show, “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone and this week's encore guest, Greg Schwem, wondering, “Where Did All The Laughter Go?”Greg Schwem delivers more than laughs; he brings inspiration, connection, and a fresh perspective that transforms workplace culture through the power of humor. Greg’s unique approach combines sharp wit with genuine insights about 21st-century work life, helping teams find joy and common ground in their professional journeys. When Greg takes the stage, audiences get a comedian who understands their specific industry challenges, company culture, and shared experiences.Greg’s client list includes Bell Partners Inc., McDonald’s, Sprint, SAP, Verizon, AT&T, Microsoft, General Motors, Toyota, IBM, Credit Union National Association, Hyatt Hotels, John Hancock, United Airlines, Cisco Systems, State Farm, Woodside Homes, Indiana Apt. Assoc., Virginia Apt. and Management Assoc., Wells Fargo, CIA, National Association of REALTORS®, Pulte Homes, and Hines.Greg's Most Requested Keynote Experiences (all can be performed at hybrid or virtual events):• Turning Gut Punches into Punch Lines: Finding the Funny• Work, Laugh, RepeatMOMENTS:2:53 - What do you see in the workplace that’s caused laughter to leave? What are the rules for humor in the workplace?12:39 - Your inspiration for your new book, “Turning Gut Punches Into Punchlines”.15:49 - What’s the difference between humor that gets a laugh and humor that creates lasting change?18:43 - The biggest misconception meeting and event planners may have when hiring a corporate comedian.27:02 - One benefit of bringing humor into the workplace.28:50 - What is one memorable thing our audience can take home today?Learn more about Greg and book him on our webpage: https://remarkablespeakersbureau.com/speaker/greg-schwem/Get Greg’s book, “Turning Gut Punches into Punch Lines: A Comedian’s Journey Through Cancer, Divorce and Other Hilarious Stuff” on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4C86ocLContact Sue Falcone TODAY to book Greg: RemarkableSpeakersBureau.com | (888) 766-3155 | sue@remarkablespeakersbureau.comSubscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://bit.ly/3HdIPtm*************************************FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Instagram - @remarkablespeakersbureau#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - @RemarkableSpeakersBureau (Smash the bell!)#corporatecomedy #travelnurseadventures #CustomerExperience #CustomerSatisfaction #pipelineindustry #corporateevent #standupcomedy #businesshumor #insurancehumor #remarkablespeakersbureau #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #virtualspeakersbureau #experienceofalifetime #LetsBeREMARKABLEtogether
142. “Simply” Remarkable! with guest host Hardy Smith, IOM, and this week’s guest, Sue Falcone
34:39||Season 4, Ep. 142Join us for our weekly live streaming show, “Simply” Remarkable! with guest host Hardy Smith, IOM, and this week’s guest, Sue Falcone, founder & CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau, talking about “A Remarkable Celebration”!ABOUT HARDY: Hardy Smith is a high-energy, content-rich, and engaging master storyteller who delivers a powerful and motivating experience, formulating tangible takeaways that are immediately actionable back at the office by your audiences! Hardy provides expert advice and develops effective strategies to help solve challenges and drive the operational change needed to bring your organization to the next level. ABOUT SUE: Sue Falcone transforms business setbacks into remarkable comebacks as CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau. Her corporate executive background in training, event planning, sales, and marketing provided the foundation for becoming a speaker and bestselling author. Sue founded Remarkable! in 2009 to help clients turn their challenges into opportunities through perfect event solutions.Hardy's Most Requested Experiences Include:• Creating Success for Nonprofit Leaders • How To Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame Game• Make Nonprofit Planning Pain-Free and Productive• Recruiting, Retaining, and Leading VolunteersMOMENTS:1:25 - Special announcement!4:30 - Sue’s background before Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau?10:18 - How is your bureau unique, different?13:40 - What does the crystal ball show for your bureau’s future?22:53 - What else would you like to share today?24:08 - How can meeting professionals & event planners contact your bureau?26:29 - LinkedIn Newsletter: The Remarkable EdgeLearn more about Hardy and hire him on our speaker page: https://remarkablespeakersbureau.com/hardy-smith/Hardy is the author of “Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame Game” and it’s an Amazon Best-seller: https://a.co/d/9VshW4NContact Sue Falcone TODAY to book Hardy: RemarkableSpeakersBureau.com | (888) 766-3155 | sue@remarkablespeakersbureau.comSubscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://bit.ly/3HdIPtm*************************************FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Instagram - @remarkablespeakersbureau#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - @RemarkableSpeakersBureau (Smash the bell!)#motivationalspeaker #strategicplanning #businessstrategies #nonprofitboard #nonprofitfundraising #vitualevents #remarkablespeakersbureau #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs #virtualevents #virtualspeakersbureau #simplyremarkable #experienceofalifetime #LetsBeREMARKABLEtogether