The Virtual Campfire with Tony Martignetti

    Tamara Von Dohren is an executive coach and advisor who focuses on empowerment and strategy. She is the founder of The Lone Wolf Coach, where she helps entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and executives discover what ignites them so they can take action towards their goals and gifts. Before becoming a coach, Tamara worked internationally in the insurance, media/communications, event management, leadership, and education industries. A high-achiever by nature, Tamara was pushed into a box for 25 years, hiding her true potential to ‘not intimidate others.’ Today, she works to help other ‘tall poppies’ find their way and free themselves of who they believe they are supposed to be and discover who they truly are.   Tamara joins me today to share what it was like for her growing up as a ‘tall poppy’ in Australia and how this concept impacted her through her life. Tamara discusses her eclectic international career, the diverse range of experiences she had through her travels, and some of the key lessons she learned.Tamara also highlights the power of putting yourself into the unknown and embracing possibility as well as what she attributes to some of the once-in-a-lifetime experiences she has had in her life.       “We’re all lone wolves in entrepreneurship in some way because we’re all breaking from the norm and trying to carve a different path.” - Tamara Von Dohren       This week on The Virtual Campfire Podcast:       Our Favorite Quotes:       Resources Mentioned:     Connect with Tamara Von Dohren:           Sharing Inspiring Stories Around The Virtual Campfire   Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of The Virtual Campfire with your host, Tony Martignetti - the Inspired Coach. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review.   Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content, powerful stories, and helpful insight, be sure to visit our website.      

What happens when a major disruption happens in your job? Continue to drive your career by forging a new path! Take a look at today’s guest Ed Evarts, the founder and President of Excellius Leadership Development. Ed was laid off from his corporate job at the age of 48. He never imagined his life outside of the corporate world. But getting laid off drove him to launch his coaching business. The secret? Ed shares to Tony Martignetti that it’s all about having a mindset of conviction. Tune in and let Ed’s story inspire you to pivot!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

With a doctorate in social psychology, Dr. Erin Baker is all about helping people launch their next act as a transformational coach and speaker. Erin is the author of the upcoming book And: How One Word Can Change Your Life, Your Business, and Your World, and is also the host of the soon-to-be-released podcast, Life in the And. Erin formerly served as Facebook’s Manager of User Research, where she impacted the experience of over two billion Facebook users daily, and also worked at Microsoft, but did not feel fulfilled internally in these roles and struggled with impostor syndrome. After quitting her job at Facebook in 2017, Erin hired a coach and ultimately launched her business, where she works with leaders and creatives who are ready to live their mission and transform their dreams into reality.  Erin joins me today to share her path from the corporate world to her latest venture as a “soul-preneur,” including the thoughts and emotions that arose along the way. Erin discusses her experience with getting caught in the rat race and how she discovered that she could “have it all” by prioritizing her true desires and living in the “and.” Erin also highlights the power of presence, why she stopped setting goals, and why no stepping stone in life is a mistake.  “For me to just say ‘I’m going to let it all go’ was the edgiest thing I’ve ever done in my life, and it changed everything for me.” - Erin Baker This week on The Virtual Campfire Podcast: Our Favorite Quotes: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Erin Baker: Sharing Inspiring Stories Around The Virtual Campfire Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of The Virtual Campfire with your host, Tony Martignetti - the Inspired Coach. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content, powerful stories, and helpful insight, be sure to visit our website.

Boston based inspired purpose coach Tony Martignetti shares experience of facilitating virtual summits, tips on creating emotional safety, how to create the feeling of community during online events, and why uncertainty is a good thing. Recorded on May 22nd, 2020 - We are well into the next phase of this pandemic now and I loved how what Tony brought to the conversation was on one hand, so relaxing and the other, he shared such useful tech tips. For me, it serves as a perfect entree to his new Virtual Campfire Podcast too… that of course, I’ll be subscribing to.   My Guest: Navigating Leaders through change and unlocking their true potential | Inspiration through Honest Conversation! Before sharing my experience as a coach, I was a finance and strategy professional with experience working with some of the world’s leading life sciences companies. Along my journey, I also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Throughout my career, I have learned many lessons, not only as a leader but also working with high-performing leaders across multiple organizations. My passion for helping people has fueled my inspiration at Inspired Purpose Coaching. At Inspired Purpose Coaching, I specialize in working with leaders and their teams to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. I support leaders in gaining clarity so they can make well-informed decisions, improve their leadership skills, and ultimately increase their impact. Throughout my coaching career, I have become known for supporting leaders in finding clarity so that they are energized, unstoppable, and lead with a strong presence. When leaders unlock their potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, their positive impact and powerful leadership are amplified.   Discover…   Connect with Tony Tony on LinkedIn Tony’s Website - Inspired Purpose Coach

David Taylor-Klaus is a serial entrepreneur, strategist, coach, and mentor who is passionate about reconnecting and reintroducing successful entrepreneurs and senior executives to their families. He is the founder of DTK Coaching and the author of the upcoming book: Mindset Mondays with DTK: 52 Ways to Rewire Your Thinking and Transform Your Life. David is an active member and speaker of Vistage International, a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and an active member, speaker, and panelist for the Georgia Chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF). He holds several certifications, including the Co-Active Training Institute’s Professional Co-Active Coach certification and the Team Coaching Internationals’ Team Performance Coach certificate. David is known for his sharp intellect, humor, and pursuit of excellence. He believes that powerful leaders exist in everyone and his mission is to help empower others to unlock their leadership potential and take an active, dynamic role in their private and professional lives. David joins me today to reveal my story on achieving success and the mindset journey I’ve taken throughout my career. I share my experience of working as a consultant in the biotech industry and how I pivoted my career to become an inspired purpose coach and transformation leader. I share my perspective on leadership and why I believe it is a gift we can use to motivate and inspire others. I discuss the importance of igniting yourself into action by illuminating who you are and what you’re meant to offer to the world. I also share my experience with overcoming fear and impostor syndrome and why we should lean into these feelings of discomfort to use them as a sign of personal and professional growth.   “The more you feel uncomfortable, you’re growing.” - Tony Martignetti This week on The Virtual Campfire Podcast: Our Favorite Quotes:   Resources Mentioned:   Connect with David Taylor-Klaus:   Sharing Inspiring Stories Around The Virtual Campfire Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of The Virtual Campfire with your host, Tony Martignetti - the Inspired Coach. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content, powerful stories, and helpful insight, be sure to visit our website.

Before venturing into the world of coaching and entrepreneurship, Danielle Lindblom worked as a Continuous Improvement Analyst for multiple organizations, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and UTC Aerospace Systems. After experiencing debilitating anxiety in her corporate career, Danielle launched her coaching business, Danielle Lindblom Coaching - and has never looked back. Today, she helps women maintain balance and fulfillment in their careers, eliminate their limiting beliefs, and create positive change and transformation in all aspects of their lives. Danielle joins me today to share her journey from working in the corporate world to becoming an agent of change for female professionals. She discusses her battle with debilitating anxiety and the role that getting outdoors and changing careers has had on her life and career trajectory. She explains the importance of taking action, following your gut instincts and trying new things to create positive change and transformation. She also shares the impact of learning to ‘get out of her own head’ and ask for help and how it enabled her to move forward with intention and integrity in her life and career.   “If you’re not scared shitless, you’re not playing big enough.” - Danielle Lindblom   This week on The Virtual Campfire Podcast: Our Favorite Quotes: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Danielle Lindblom:   Sharing Inspiring Stories Around The Virtual Campfire Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of The Virtual Campfire with your host, Tony Martignetti - the Inspired Coach. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content, powerful stories, and helpful insight, be sure to visit our website.

Parissa Behnia is the founder of Sixense Strategy, a strategic coaching and consulting company designed to help business leaders and C-Suite executives discover their superpower and unleash their true potential. She is also a partner in 678 Partners, an advisory firm that offers services to Family Offices. Prior to forming her coaching business, Parissa served as the Vice President and Account Director at Wunderman DC. Recognized in the Chicago entrepreneurial community as a board member, advisor, and angel investor with a soft spot for female founders, Parissa regularly speaks and teaches seminars on topics related to strategy, leadership, and entrepreneurship. She holds an MBA from New York University’s School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University as well as multiple certifications, including iPEC’s Professional Coach certification. Parissa joins me today to share her story of working in the corporate world to starting her coaching business. She shares the pivotal moment that shifted her career journey and ignited her entrepreneurial spirit. She discusses the challenges she faced with impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs and how she decided to stop trying to fit into other people’s definitions of ‘perfect.’ Parissa explains how she helps high-performance entrepreneurs to embrace their ‘perfect imperfections,’ discover their superpowers, and unleash their potential. She also explains the importance of asking questions and staying emotionally unattached when trying new ideas.   “Every outcome is perfect. Just lean into one thing that you’re curious about. Evaluate it. Don’t have an emotional attachment to an outcome.” - Parissa Behnia   This week on The Virtual Campfire Podcast:   Our Favorite Quotes:   Resources Mentioned:   Connect with Parissa Behnia:   Sharing Inspiring Stories Around The Virtual Campfire Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of The Virtual Campfire with your host, Tony Martignetti - the Inspired Coach. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content, powerful stories, and helpful insight, be sure to visit our website.

Brandon Bennett is a transformational leadership coach for purpose-driven, high-performing, heart-centered leaders. Prior to starting his coaching career, he worked as a high-level Sales Consultant for one of the leading global professional brands in the world, the Dallas Cowboys. After feeling burned out, highly stressed, and unfulfilled from his highly successful, 6-figure career, Brandon decided to venture into unchartered waters and launch his holistic leadership coaching practice. He holds a Bachelors’s degree in Exercise Sports Science & Sports Management from Texas Tech University and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner as well as a Registered Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher. Brandon joins me today to share his bouts of career burnout, depression, and anxiety and how it led to his decision to leave his successful career to being his journey into entrepreneurship. Brandon shares how meditation, mindfulness, and journaling helped him get clear on his mission and the path he truly wanted to take. He explains why it’s important to appreciate your past experiences and embrace your thoughts and emotions. He discusses the importance of focusing on what you love when seeking ways to make positive changes in your life. Brandon also shares his advice to others seeking to make a positive change to transform their lives.   “Embrace and love everything as it is.” - Brandon Bennett   This week on The Virtual Campfire Podcast:   Our Favorite Quotes:   Resources Mentioned:   Connect with Brandon Bennett: Sharing Inspiring Stories Around The Virtual Campfire Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of The Virtual Campfire with your host, Tony Martignetti - the Inspired Coach. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content, powerful stories, and helpful insight, be sure to visit our website.

Do you have self-doubt in your capabilities to make positive impacts and be a successful entrepreneur? You don’t need to worry because it’s normal to have that emotional roller coaster and the fear of failures as a leader. The important thing is to shift your mindset and experience successful results. Dolores believes that ideas can positively impact the world and are passionate about helping entrepreneurs increase their visibility and realize their exponential growth. Dolores Hirschmann is the founder of Masters In Clarity and an internationally recognized strategist, coach, TEDx organizer, and speaker. She is also the author of Stand out the TED Way: Be Seen & Grow Your Business. Dolores joins Tony Martignetti in this episode to share the defining, pivotal moments in her life and career that have helped her evolve into the best version of herself.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Former Special Forces Operative in the Israeli Army and former professional basketball player, Gilad Karni has led an interesting life. Today, he is a coach and advisor for high-level leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs with powerful missions to change the world. Currently residing in Seattle, Washington, and working with clients worldwide, Gilad’s compassionate nature, quiet leadership tactics, and courage to say what others won’t enable him to help his clients and their teams step into their inner power, achieve the impossible and lead their organizations their way. Gilad joins me today to share the defining moments that empowered him to be true to himself, to challenge the status quo, and to lead his life his own way. He shares how the challenges he experienced throughout his childhood encouraged him to prove himself to the world. He explains why he transitioned his career from playing professional basketball to serving his country and how this decision impacted his feelings of self-value and self-belief. He shares his experiences of embracing the unknown and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. He also explains why it’s important to observe and understand how and why we pursue the things we pursue and why he believes the way we deal with challenges and setbacks are part of our DNA.   “Going through challenges together - if you’re able to do that as a team, nothing can beat you.” - Gilad Karni   This week on The Virtual Campfire Podcast:   Our Favorite Quotes: Connect with Gilad Karni:   Sharing Inspiring Stories Around The Virtual Campfire Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of The Virtual Campfire with your host, Tony Martignetti - the Inspired Coach. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content, powerful stories, and helpful insight, be sure to visit our website.