

Evoke Greatness Podcast
Sonnie Linebarger
Do you have an insatiable hunger for growth, knowledge, and elevating how you show up in business and in life?Are you curious how high-performing leaders think, operate, and navigate the real challenges that come with building, scaling, and leading?I’m Sonnie Linebarger, CEO and host of Evoke Greatness… a top 2% globally ranked business and leadership podcast fueled by curiosity, performance, and a deep fascination with the psychology behind great leadership.I’m a book nerd, a bit of a control enthusiast, and someone who believes that success is built as much internally as it is externally.On this podcast, we go beyond strategy. We explore the real conversations behind leadership, the decisions, the pressure, the growth, and the personal development required to execute at the highest level.We share the highs and lows and everything in between… because building something meaningful will stretch you in ways nothing else can.My hope is that something you hear resonates deeply, challenges how you think, and reminds you that you’re not in this alone.I believe that a rising tide raises all ships and I invite you along in this journey to Evoke Greatness!
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Oct 26, 2022 • 55min
Ella Lucas-Averett: Keynote Speaker, Executive, Triathlete & Host of the podcast “On Air with Ella”
Send us Fan MailElla, my fellow CHIEF sister, has energy that is absolutely contagious! She gave us the gift of showing up authentically and vulnerably in this interview, sharing the powerful lessons that have led her to who she is today. In this episode she shares:· The story of what led her to the current version of herself.· The connection she feels ties being a triathlete to health, mindset, and outcomes.· How she responded after taking a big job and then realizing the owner skipped town and left an international business, a jaguar, and employees in the wings while emptying the bank account.· How she has navigated the aerospace industry while being an outspoken woman.· How her mindset has evolved over the years.· How she keeps all the plates spinning between her consulting business, a media company, a podcast, and her family.· How she overcame an eating disorder and courageously shares about it in the spirit of helping others. Connect with Ella on LinkedIn and make sure to check our her podcast, “On Air with Ella”. Links below:https://www.onairella.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-averett/https://www.instagram.com/onairwithella/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Oct 19, 2022 • 53min
Lynn Casey: Founder of Shine Scout, Inspiring Brand Builder to Businesses and People Around the World & Passionate Ethnographer
Send us Fan MailSelfishly, there was something that deeply filled my cup while recording this episode with Lynn. She has a unique gift that allows her to connect with people on such a deep and personal level. This is likely why she has had the immense success in both her business and life! In this episode, Lynn shares:· Her journey from being raised on Madison Avenue, taking a left turn into Hollywood as a studio executive, to now being a consultant on human behavior and future trends. · How she moves into a peak flow state of genuine curiosity.· What it has been like to guide some of the biggest brands in the world to find their why and tell the story of their brand in an emotionally compelling way.· How she took some of the biggest execs in these companies and immersed them into small towns for 4 days to get a firsthand perspective of their customers and how the experience changed them personally and professionally.· How she pours herself into her work and maintains self-care in the process.· How her study of ethnography drives her results in business.· How her mindset has evolved over the years.Lynn is an amazing human and I cannot wait to have her back on again! Please make sure to check out the amazing work she is doing on her link below and if you are in need of a brand expert, she should be your next call.https://shinescout.com/ A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Oct 12, 2022 • 52min
Lydia Fenet: Global Thought Leader, Author & Ambassador for the World Famous Christie's Auction House
Send us Fan MailLydia is one of the most influential women in New York and has raised over a billion dollars...you heard me right...over a BILLION dollars for non profits globally in her 20+ year career with Christie's Auction House. If you trust anything I say, RUN, do not walk, to get a copy of her book "The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You" and be on the watch out for her next book "Claim Your Confidence" that will be released in March of 2023In this episode Lydia shares:The story that led up to her first learning of Christie's and being determined to go after AND get an internship, despite being told no almost daily.What her "strike method" is and why it is important for women to create their own? Why she feels public speaking and authentic storytelling are important in business and as a leader,Why she never misses an opportunity to network.How she maintained her boundaries and took back her power when a celebrity guest started heckling her and called her by the wrong name at charity auction.How she realized she was being paid less than her market value and then proceeded to negotiate a higher salary, breathe life into a new department, and come back more powerful than ever.How she goes about delivering hard feedback on performance and compensation to others and why she feels being honest is the only way to go.Why the most powerful woman in the room evolves, innovates, and connectsHow she harnesses the power of community and why it is so meaningful to her at this stage of life.Why we should be on the lookout for her story on Netflix.What's next for her.To learn more about Lydia and what she is up to, check her out at:https://lydiafenet.com/ https://instagram.com/lydiafenethttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-fenet-839a413/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Oct 5, 2022 • 39min
Victoria Pelletier: Captivating Keynote Speaker, Author & Executive
Send us Fan MailVictoria was not dealt an easy hand as she entered this world, but she chose to persevere in spite of her biological circumstances. She started working at 11 years old and rose to management in her late teens. It should be no surprise that by 24 she was the COO of a multinational corporation. In this episode, Victoria shares:How her perseverance and resilience led her to being "unstoppable".How mindset and reframing circumstances can serve you in some of the hardest times.How she has blazed her own path and the tips she'd give others who have an idea they want to make a reality.Why she is passionate around DE&I and why organizations should lean into this.Her advice to leaders on creating an environment employees want to be in.The pro's and con's of moving up the corporate ladder at the break neck speed she didFor my Healthcare folks, Victoria will be speaking at the SOAR conference: https://www.bluebirdleaders.org/2022-conference/You can follow and/or connect with Victoria on her different channels below. Website: https://victoria-pelletier.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/VictoriaPelletierNoExcusesYouTube Speaker Reel: https://youtu.be/na8LwVeWsmELinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PelletierV29Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_pelletier_unstoppable/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Victoria.Pelletier.SpeakerMedium: https://medium.com/@victoriapelletierA rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Sep 28, 2022 • 54min
Erica Rooney: Fitness Fanatic, Chief People Officer, and C-Suite "Whisperer"
Send us Fan MailI had a delightful time speaking with Erica around all things business and life! In this episode, she shares:How she built her platform on the concept of: "Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings" and what that really meansHow she is working to help others get unstuckThe link she sees between mindset and physical wellness as it plays a role in ones successHow, as a coach and an HR executive, she guides people through conflict resolution and difficult conversationsWhat she feels contributes to a healthy and engaging organizational cultureWays to combat the pain points we are seeing in the world around turnover, wage inflation, and staffing shortagesWhat a day in the life of a fitness fanatic, a mom, and a busy executive looks likeAreas that she, even as a coach herself, is still working onMost powerful lessons she has had in her journey Erica is a Mom, Wife, a fitness fanatic, and an HR executive who has a contagious energy. She somehow finds time to have her own company and host her own podcast, From Now to Next, and she is an absolute powerhouse. Make sure to connect with her on the links listed belowhttps://www.fromnowtonext.org/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-now-to-next/id1619692554https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericarooney/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Sep 21, 2022 • 51min
Jaime Zawmon: Innovator, Visionary and President of Titan CEO & Titan 100
Send us Fan MailJaime is an impressive executor and a fierce visionary. In her 15 years in the publishing industry, she had access to some of the most successful people who sat in the C-suite in the markets she served. When she moved from the east coast to Colorado, she took all she knew around CEO peer groups and an elevated sense of community, and launched Titan 100 Colorado. Little did she know a few months before they would host their first Titan awards ceremony, which is arguably one of the best in the country, the pandemic would shut everything down. She could have thrown in the towel but that never even crossed her mind...In this episode Jaime shares:How her journey led her to launching a rapidly growing program to recognize the Titans of industry for C-suite leaders that is deeply rooted in building community.How she pulled off the very first Titan awards program of 300+ in person event, safely and responsibly, while everything else was shut down. **One for the record books in Colorado!Her biggest mentors and supporters along the way.How she juggles all that is on her plate...which is A LOT!How they scaled to 6 states and what her vision is for the future of Titan.Some powerful lessons she learned through her career in navigating the peaks and valleys.(All links are listed below)Check out Titan 100 and for those in the markets where they've launched (Colorado, St. Louis, Georgia, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Wisconsin ) and make sure to nominate those leaders you know who embody the Titan characteristics.Check out the Titan CEO peer groups and executive retreatsConnect with Jaime on LinkedInFollow the Titan 100 page on LinkedInIt is an awesome community to be a part of! TITAN(definition) A "Titan" is a person of exceptional importance and reputation. Albert Einstein was a titan in the world of science. Shakespeare was a titan of literature and Wayne Gretzky was a titan of hockey. The noun titan comes from Greek mythology, in which the Titans were a race of gods. Today, a Titan is someone who is reputable, distinguished and preeminent in a certain field. The Titan 100 is a program to recognize a premier group of 100 CEO’s and C-level executives in a region. Representing both the private and public sector, these leaders are Titans of industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field. https://www.titan100.biz/https://www.titanceo.com/titan-100https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-zawmon-b861731/https://www.linkedin.com/company/thetitan100/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Sep 16, 2022 • 34min
Rebecca Woods: Triathlete, CIO & Founder of Bluebird Tech Solutions/Bluebird Leaders
Send us Fan MailIn this episode Rebecca shares:How the experience of being mistaken for a staff member by men at a tech conference. when she was a young female CIO ultimately put her on the path to starting up Bluebird Tech Solutions.Why providing guidance and mentorship to other women is important to her.Powerful lessons she has learned along the way.What has fundamentally changed in her leadership over the yearsHow she is setting an example for her daughters by what she is doing in her career.How she combats the impact of the great resignation and keeps her team happy and engaged.What she sees as the biggest challenge the industry is facing today in healthcare tech.The exciting conference she is putting on in NovemberRebecca is a fellow CHIEF and a dynamic woman with a clear vision. She is committed to moving the dial for women in leadership. Make sure to connect with her on LinkedIn. Check out Bluebird Tech Solutions and the Bluebird Leaders November conference details. IDEAL for Healthcare is excited for our budding partnership with Rebecca and Bluebird Leaders.https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-woods-mha-pm-923095a/https://www.bluebirdtechsolutions.com/https://www.bluebirdleaders.org/2022-conference/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Aug 30, 2022 • 16min
Holy Bananas...Let's head into year 2 of Evoke Greatness together
Send us Fan MailAs I think back to August of 2021...This podcast had life breathed into it when I had no idea what I was doing. I was terrified of looking like a fool. It was started in my spare time while I was the Chief Operating Officer for a national hospice company...I'm stepping it up a notch as we head in to year 2 of Evoke Greatness. C'mon, let's go!A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Aug 19, 2022 • 48min
Pete Durand: Serial Entrepreneur, Thought Leader & Dynamic Communicator
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Pete shares:How challenges, lessons, and mentors helped shape him into who he is today.What makes him a great communicator who isn't easily rattled.How he manages his priorities, even with multiple business ventures.What his non-negotiable habits and routines are. What have been his greatest lessons that have come on the other side of failure.The lessons he wished he would have learned earlier in life.Why he started his podcast and how he came up with the name, "Eating Crow".What being married for 30 years has taught him.Make sure to connect with Pete on LinkedIn as he shares some great content and wisdom with the rest of us. I also highly recommend you take a listen to his podcast. He is an incredible interviewer and has guests who share amazing stories of their lives and lessons. All linked below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/petedurand/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eating-crow/id1525092497A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Aug 12, 2022 • 43min
Hampton Dortch: LinkedIn Maven and Emerging Wildsparq Leader
Send us Fan MailAt only 24 years old, Hampton Dortch is an impressive young man making big waves in the world. Sales people, I hope you are paying close attention. There is a mantra for you to repeat daily in this episode. If not, you're going to get your lunch eaten.In this episode, Hampton shares:The most valuable lessons that his parents instilled in him growing up.How leading in college as Sigma Chi Fraternity President began laying the pavers for leading in life.The story of how he went all in on wanting to work at Widsparq and his willingness to be an "extended, expanded intern" because he believed in the mission.How his faith has been an instrument in his life.His sales philosophy and his sage advice to other sales people on creating a relationship with your potential clients BEFORE going in for the ask <-- Listen closely!!How being genuinely engaged on LinkedIn has grown his network.What impact he wants to create as his career progresses.What his definition of greatness is.https://www.linkedin.com/in/hampton-dortch-022a6b14a/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-and-lead/id1631772436https://wildsparq.com/A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness


