Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business

Hosted by Anne Candido and April Martini

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Welcome to Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business! Prepare for honest, direct, and unconventional conversations on how to successfully lead and operate in business.  Referred to by some listeners as an “MBA in podcast form,” this show is dense with personal stories, proven strategies contextualized by practical steps, and tools to put what you learn into action now. Your hosts Anne Candido and April Martini are Co-Founders of ForthRight People, a leadership performance company focused on developing leaders from the inside out. They are also Authors of the book: The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things. They thrive on engagement from listeners and welcome any show topics!  So, reach out and connect!

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November 4, 202618 min

Quick Hits Round 2: Should I Do a Branded Podcast? with Harry Morton, Lower Street

We just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com Have you ever considered adding a podcast to your business or brand? It’s a form of content that’s booming, with loads of potential and low barriers to entry. But if you start a podcast, you want to do it right - otherwise, you might be setting your team up for disappointment or burnout. This is a topic that’s super close to home, as we’ve learned a TON through our podcasting journey of over 500 episodes so far. In this Quick Hit, you’ll hear from Harry Morton. He’s the Founder & CEO of Lower Street, offering next-level podcast production services for ambitious companies. Tune into the full episode here

November 2, 202635 min

Why Traditional Change Management Is No Longer Enough

We just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com Let’s face it: the traditional way we think about change management is no longer enough. Most businesses endure a state of constant change. The need for change management used to trigger when there was a major transition like restructuring, M&A, or significant business pivots. There would be a period or time of chaos, after which the change management would eventually return the business to a more stable status quo. But, that isn’t reality anymore for most businesses. Let’s explore what actually works in this episode. For more about ForthRight Business by ForthRight People or for 1:1 consultation, check us out at ForthRight-Business.com And as always, if you need Strategic Counsel, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ RESOURCES https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

October 28, 202615 min

Quick Hits: Establishing Innovation Culture with Dr. Victoria Mensch, Silicon Valley Executive Academy

October 26, 202651 min

Classics: Mood Matters: Why Leaders Can’t Ignore How Their Teams Feel with Dr. Mary Donohue, The Digital Wellness Center

We just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com The mood of your team members is essential. Not just for business - for their personal well-being, too. It’s truly amazing what can happen to your productivity, culture, and sales when you’re feeling good. So, what’s the best way to do that? We wanted you to learn from someone with a ton of experience helping leaders & their teams with all of this, so we welcomed on Dr. Mary Donohue, CEO of The Digital Wellness Center. They help teams experience the transformative power of Mood Elevation Technology. For more about ForthRight Business by ForthRight People or for 1:1 consultation, check us out at ForthRight-Business.com And as always, if you need Strategic Counsel, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ RESOURCES https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

October 21, 202619 min

Quick Hits Round 2: How to Get the Most Out of Collaborative Work Sessions

We just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com Brainstorming and strategy sessions can work wonders for your organization - if you do them right, that is. Collaborative work sessions can be a huge help and create that insight your business needs right now. But, it gets tricky really quickly when you have so many voices in the same room. So how do you nail your next collaborative session? Hear some real-world examples in this Quick Hit. Listen to the full episode here

October 19, 202650 min

Establishing Innovation Culture with Dr. Victoria Mensch, Silicon Valley Executive Academy

We just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com We see “Innovation” reflected in many value statements, and as a descriptor of how many companies want to be perceived as “We are at the forefront of innovation,” or “We lead innovation.” But, what does it really mean to have a culture that fosters & sparks innovation? What does it mean to support a culture where innovation is a key value differentiator? We wanted you to learn from someone with a ton of experience doing just that, so we welcomed on Dr. Victoria Mensch. She’s the CEO of Silicon Valley Executive Academy (SVEA), which provides executive immersion programs in Silicon Valley. Make sure to sign up for their Innovation Insights Newsletter. For more about ForthRight Business by ForthRight People or for 1:1 consultation, check us out at ForthRight-Business.com And as always, if you need Strategic Counsel, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ RESOURCES https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

October 15, 202614 min

Quick Hits: The Power of Your Personal Brand Series: Imposter Syndrome and Your Personal Brand

We just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com In the latest installment of The Power of Your Personal Brand Series, we’re talking about a topic that inevitably comes up with ALL of our clients at some point: Imposter Syndrome. We’ve all been there, right? And unfortunately, Imposter Syndrome likes to rear its ugly head time and time again–which is why it’s important to counteract it by applying your Personal Brand. In this Quick Hit, we’ll get into it, with plenty of examples. Listen to the full episode here

October 12, 202653 min

Classics: Financial Scorecarding: Focusing on What Matters for Your Business with Michael Barbarita, Next Step CFO

Many of us are not CFOs or finance gurus. But, understanding the financial metrics that drive the business is critical - no matter how intimidating a P&L or balance sheet can be. It can feel overwhelming thinking you need to track and understand every input and output. It just gets distracting, sending you in circles. We wanted to give you some clarity on where to focus when it comes to finances, so we welcomed on Michael Barbarita, Founder of Next Step CFO. He helps small business owners create more time freedom and more consistent profits by helping you implement financial and business strategies your competition is not using. For more about ForthRight Business by ForthRight People or for 1:1 consultation, check us out at ForthRight-Business.com And as always, if you need Strategic Counsel, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ RESOURCES https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop

October 7, 202619 min

Quick Hits Round 2: The Value of Text Message Marketing with Aaron Weiche, Leadferno

We just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com Are you using text message marketing for your business? It’s a communication channel that traditionally has been kept to personal chatting between friends and family. But, there’s a whole world of possibilities when you think about text messaging from a business sense. In this Quick Hit, we welcomed on Aaron Weiche, the Co-Founder and CEO of Leadferno, who’s helping to create delightful conversations at speed for businesses using messaging to close more leads faster. Enjoy the full episode here

October 6, 202644 min

The Power of Your Personal Brand Series: Imposter Syndrome and Your Personal Brand

We just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com In the latest installment of The Power of Your Personal Brand Series, we’re talking about a topic that inevitably comes up with ALL of our clients at some point: Imposter Syndrome. We’ve all been there, right? And unfortunately, imposter syndrome likes to rear its ugly head time and time again–which is why it’s important to counteract it by applying your Personal Brand. Let’s get into it, with plenty of examples. For more about ForthRight Business by ForthRight People or for 1:1 consultation, check us out at ForthRight-Business.com And as always, if you need Strategic Counsel, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ RESOURCES https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop