Episode 85 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is now live! This week, we talk with Angela Cooley in Memphis, TN. Angela is a Corporate Speech Trainer, and Practicing Speech Pathologist with 22 years of experience. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association. At her company, Life Communications, she coaches individuals to improve their professional speaking voice by providing strategies and competencies needed to communicate successfully in the workplace.

On today’s episode, we talk about the importance of first impressions, common speech mistakes, and non-verbal communication.

Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it for free on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. If you enjoy the program, subscribe today to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to ensure you don’t miss an episode!

To learn more about Angela, visit her website here.

Episode 84 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is now live! This week, we talk with Dorth Raphaely in San Francisco, CA. Dorth is the GM of the popular sports website Bleacher Report.

Previously, he worked at Yahoo! CBS Interactive, Stanford University, and UC Santa Cruz. He holds a Master’s degree in Sports Business Management from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from US Santa Cruz.

On today’s episode, Dorth shares his own career path, what he looks for in an employee, and the inside scoop on Bleacher Report’s sports writing program. He also answers listener questions.

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To learn more about Dorth and Bleacher Report, visit their website here.

Episode 83 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is now live! This week, we talk to Jeff Goins in Nashville, TN. Jeff is a writer, speaker, and business consultant.

He’s written four books, including “The Art of Work.” Jeff’s books have made it to multiple bestseller lists including Forbes, The Washington Post, and USA Today. He’s also a contributor to multiple publications including Entrepreneur and Business Insider.

On today’s episode, Jeff shares misconceptions on happiness, why fear can be good, and how failure can help you to find your path.

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To learn more about Jeff and his book, visit his website here.

Episode 82 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is now live! This week, we talk to Linda Kaplan Thaler, Chairman of Publicis New York in New York, NY.

Linda is responsible for some of America’s most famous advertising campaigns in the industry, including the Aflac duck, and the daring “Yes, Yes, Yes” campaign for Herbal Essences. Much of her work has become part of America’s pop-culture landscape and she has composed renowned jingles such as, “I’m a Toys ‘R’ Us Kid,” and “Kodak Moments.”

Linda’s client roster at Publicis includes: P&G, Citi, L’Oreal, Pfizer, and Wendy’s. Linda’s talents have earned her the prestigious Matrix Award, the Muse Award, Advertising Woman of the Year Award, and she was named one of Advertising Age’s “Most Influential Women in Advertising.” Most recently, Linda was inducted into the 2015 Advertising Hall of Fame.

Along with Robin Koval, she co-authored the national bestselling book “Grit to Great: How Perseverance Passion and Pluck Take You From Ordinary to Extraordinary.”

On today’s episode, Linda shares what it is that makes the most successful people great, why boredom is important, and the truth about happiness.

Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it for free on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. If you enjoy the program, subscribe today to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to ensure you don’t miss an episode!

To learn more about Linda and her book, visit her website here.

Episode 81 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is now live! This week, we talk with Jonathan Blocker in Memphis, TN.

Jonathan is the Plant Manager at the Gibson Guitar Factory in Memphis. But, before Gibson, Jonathan worked at appliance manufacturer Electrolux, climate control producer Lennox International, and medical device company Orchid. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Kettering University in Detroit, MI.

On today’s episode, Jonathan shares some of the history of Gibson Guitars, how he has been able to successfully transition between multiple industries, and his tips on creating a successful career.

Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it for free on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. If you enjoy the program, subscribe today to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to ensure you don’t miss an episode!

To view photos from my Gibson Guitar factory tour, check out my Facebook page. To learn more about Gibson Brands, visit their website here.