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Beth Cook and Matt Rogers have been friends for 25+ years after meeting at Coe College in the early 90s. Matt tells the story of a career changing presentation in which the speaker asked the audience to remove the word “success” from their vocabulary and replace it with “significant”. The idea of the request was to stop shooting for simple successes in life and instead work to make your habits and routines the reason your successes become common place…Significance. Each week, Beth and Matt will interview dynamic guests who share their significant stories and insight on the world!

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March 11, 2024Episode 61 hr 16 min

Michelle Calcagni: Permission to Fail

Michelle Calcagni was the Head of Communications for Honeywell Aerospace and US Foods for the better part of 15 years before putting on her consulting hat and founding the PhoneBox Group where she works with global firms helping them engage a larger audience while driving business results. As amazing of an international career she has had, we simply found her joyfully inspiring and motivating. She has lived the life we could all dream of building and developing teams in in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India helping develop multi-billion dollar industries creating strategies for her clients in the areas of analytics, crisis response, marketing and operations excellence...just to name a few. We found her ideas on "intelligent risk taking" and "adaptability" while giving her teams and clients a "permission to fail" profoundly insightful. Her ability to consistently put herself in uncomfortable positions to be a constant change agent is truly awe-inspiring. Whether you are a corporate leader, a blue-collar worker or a parent, you will walk away from our talk with a plethora of nuggets of gold. We guarantee you that the conversation will leave you asking, "Is your mindset that of abundance or scarcity?" Let us know how you wrapped your brain around that question. We are still talking about it days later! Enjoy! Learn more about Michelle Calcagni here: ⁠ The PhoneBox Group: https://phoneboxgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleacalcagni/ Thank you for supporting the Be Significant Podcast. We encourage you to Subscribe and Like us on Apple and/or Spotify. Please forward any questions or comments to Beth and Matt at ⁠besignificant4U@gmail.com⁠.

February 26, 2024Episode 51 hr 5 min

Amanda Rogers: Challenging the Legal Status Quo

Amanda Rogers is the Director of the Caritas Clemency Clinic at Villanova University in the Charles Widger School of Law. As a veteran public defender, Amanda has become a sought after professor after graduating from the University of California Berkeley Law School. She has been teaching and guest lecturing at some of the top law schools in the country including Villanova, Georgetown, and Harvard. As the Director of the Caritas Clemency Clinic, Amanda and her students take on real cases of incarcerated individuals who cannot afford even the basic legal support and direction. In our conversation, Amanda opened our eyes to the injustices that have become an epidemic in our country. We are so thankful to learn that Amanda and her students are fighting for those who need it and deserve it most. It was a fascinating and profound conversation that we will not soon forget. We hope our discussion motivates you as much as it inspired us! Learn more about Amanda Rogers here: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/law/faculty-scholarship/faculty-directory/profiles/AmandaRogers.html Thank you for supporting the Be Significant Podcast. We encourage you to Subscribe and Like us on Apple and/or Spotify. Please forward any questions or comments to Beth and Matt at besignificant4U@gmail.com.

February 12, 2024Episode 41 hr 8 min

Craig Robinson: Diversity in Action

This week on Be Significant, we have a very special guest: Craig Robinson, the Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for NBCUniversal. Join us as we delve into Craig's leadership in Comcast's $100 million commitment to fight against injustice and inequality. We'll explore his efforts to drive meaningful change, his passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how he's expanding the culture within his organization. But that's not all – we also dive into Craig's personal journey and the impactful advice he's received and shares with others. It's an episode packed with inspiration and actionable insights. Want to learn more about Craig Robinson and his incredible work, you can find it here: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/leadership/craig-robinson. Don't miss this insightful conversation with a leader dedicated to making a difference. Tune in to Be Significant on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to share your thoughts with us at BeSignificant4U@gmail.com. You won't want to miss it!

January 28, 2024Episode 31 hr 1 min

Caryn Bird: Hypnosis to Healing

Coming up on this week's episode of Be Significant, we have a remarkable guest joining us: Caryn Bird, the founder of Win With Hypnosis clinic in Burlington, Wisconsin. Caryn is not only a leading Peak Performance Mindset Coach in the Chicago Tri-state area, but also an international hypnosis speaker and trainer. From a young age, Caryn had a passion for mental health and inspiring others to discover their true, authentic selves. Along her journey, she earned a Psychology degree and established Win With Hypnosis, where she has successfully treated over 2,000 athletes and high performers. Known as the 'Game Changer Trainer', Caryn has the unique ability to cultivate high performers with a mental edge. Join us as we delve into her meaningful story, filled with heartache and joy. To learn more about Caryn and her incredible work, visit https://winwithhypnosis.com/. Don't miss this inspiring conversation. Tune in to Be Significant on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to share your thoughts with us at BeSignificant4U@gmail.com.

January 15, 2024Episode 252 min

Kate McCaffrey: Paradigm Twist

We loved the idea of a Paradigm Twist that Kate McCaffrey brought to this week's podcast. The idea of looking at the status quo and saying "how can we do this differently?" is the founding principle of Kate's consulting and 30 years of leadership. Kate is the Principal and Founder at Paradigm Twist Coaching and Consulting where she provides executive coaching and organizational consulting in the areas of personal and management leadership development, change management, change readiness, strategic planning, program launch and implementation. She is a certified executive coach, change leader, and DiSC practitioner. With 3 decades of leadership at the college and university levels, Kate now helps educational and corporate leaders and teams achieve their best skills, create healthy and innovative cultures, and navigate change with confidence and clarity. You can learn more about Kate and Paradigm Twist here: https://twistyourparadigm.com/ Tune in to the Be Significant Podcast on Apple and Spotify, and hit that subscribe or follow button today to stay inspired and motivated. Don't forget to send your questions and comments to besignificant4U@gmail.com. Your voice matters!

January 7, 2024Episode 144 min

Be Significant: A 2023 Retrospective/Celebrating our First Year!

Happy New Year! In our first episode of the year, Matt and Beth wanted to take a look back and reflect on the great guests they had and what they both learned along the way. What an amazing ride. We hope you enjoy our favorite moments! Tune in to the Be Significant Podcast on Apple and Spotify, and hit that subscribe or follow button today to stay inspired and motivated. Don't forget to send your questions and comments to besignificant4U@gmail.com. Your voice matters!

December 27, 2023Episode 3545 min

The Music Episode: "Don't Stop Believing"

Step into a musical time machine with Matt and Beth on this week's episode of the Be Significant Podcast. Get ready to be transported back in time as they dive into their favorite songs, artists, and albums over the years. Join them as they not only discuss the songs they love, but also the emotions they evoke and the meaningful moments associated with them. But that's not all! In a previous episode, they had a blast breaking down their favorite films, and now they want to hear from you. Did they miss any movies? Did they get it wrong? Your feedback is crucial! Tune in to the Be Significant Podcast on Apple and Spotify, and hit that subscribe or follow button today to stay inspired and motivated. Don't forget to send your questions and comments to besignificant4U@gmail.com. Your voice matters!

December 17, 2023Episode 341 hr 0 min

The Movie Episode: "This isn't charity, it's family"

We love movies at the Be Significant Podcast, so what a great way to wrap up the year with an episode filled with Beth and Matt's favorite movies. Yes, we are talking holiday movies, but also we shared our all-time favorites and some movies we think should be classics that most people don't know about. We had a blast breaking down our favorite films. We'd love to hear your feedback on the movies we missed or where we went wrong! We want your feedback!!! Tune in to the Be Significant Podcast on Apple and Spotify and subscribe or follow today to stay inspired and motivated. Please send any questions or comments to besignificant4U@gmail.com.

December 11, 2023Episode 3358 min

Matt Rogers: Redefining Significance

Matt Rogers is not only an amazing friend and co-host on Be Significant, but he's also an amazing coach. Matt has helped guide over 4000 families through the college recruiting process by teaching student-athletes become the CEO of their journey. In this week's episode, Beth puts Matt on the hot seat! If you're interested, in learning more about Matt and how he can support you go to (https://www.significantcoaching.net/). You can also buy his new book "Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes" here: https://bit.ly/Matt-Rogers-Significant-Recruiting-Amazon As always, we thank you for listening. Please continue to provide us feedback and ideas by emailing us at BeSignificant4U@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow or subscribe to Be Significant on Apple or Spotify.

December 4, 2023Episode 321 hr 3 min

Beth Cook: Unplugged

As a part of our Be Significant Podcast Holiday Episodes, Matt interviewed his favorite co-host, Beth Cook, and we had a lot of fun. Beth is an accomplished and results-oriented leader with an impressive career spanning over 25 years. She has garnered extensive experience working with domestic and global organizations, encompassing both private and public sectors, across diverse industries including private equity-backed ventures. Beth specializes in collaborating with CEOs and their C-Suite teams as a Fractional Chief People Officer, delivering impactful solutions. Beth has worked across industry lines for industry giants in the marketplace such as Mayer Brown LLP, BP, and Honeywell. She's also supported smaller, investment backed, organizations at the cusp of meeting their next event / business objective on their growth journey. As an ADEPT certified executive coach, Beth excels in supporting the development of executive teams, individuals, and people leaders at all organizational levels. Her expertise lies in cultivating high-performing cultures worldwide, having worked in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Beth is recognized for her ability to leverage progressive human resources practices to enhance talent attraction, employee engagement and retention, talent development, leadership effectiveness, and performance management within organizations. Furthermore, Beth has made significant contributions in fostering inclusive environments and championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in corporate settings. She has designed and facilitated leadership programs targeted at underrepresented talent, ensuring robust and diverse succession plans while advancing these valuable individuals within the organization. As a result, her efforts have led to improved retention rates, enhanced diversity metrics, and a focus on cultivating diverse leadership teams at the highest levels. Beth's strategic acumen extends to organizational design, change management, and guiding M&A efforts, while focusing on culture integration post due diligence. With a continuous improvement and data-driven mindset, she identifies opportunities for organizational growth and optimization, enabling companies to thrive in both stable and challenging economic cycles. Beth's educational background includes receiving her Bachelors degree at Coe College with a double major in Business and Psychology and has obtained both her PHR and SHRM-CP. She was born in Denver, CO and now currently resides in Chicago, IL. Outside of her professional endeavors, Beth indulges in her passion for skiing, hiking, and traveling, relishing the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy enriching experiences along her journeys. Tune in to the Be Significant Podcast on Apple and Spotify and subscribe or follow today to stay inspired and motivated. Please send any questions or comments to besignificant4U@gmail.com.