What's Working Now
Self-Improvement
About
Look, I know you’ve achieved unheard of levels of success as an entrepreneur. So the real question is, while the world is RADICALLY shifting, how do we not get caught in the chaos but instead access our untapped capacity? (you know what I’m talking about ;)I’m Katie Richardson, Business Coach to Superstar Entrepreneur and host of What’s Working Now. I’m here to show you how to UNLOCK and MAGNIFY your Untapped Potential. So that we can create the dream, live with purpose, and do what we are born to do. On this podcast, we are asking a different set of questions.
Episodes
- Part 3 : Freedom For Young Adutls Through Thinking Like An Owner
Ben Richardson, founder of Not Normal Academy, explains how students learn to think like owners and entrepreneurs to advance in life. The discussion also touches on how students are using AI in their education and for building businesses.
- Part 2 : The Mental Frameworks Our Kids Age 17-22 Need Now
This episode discusses the psychological shift needed for young adults (17-22) to achieve true independence, moving beyond traditional paths. It explores how to rewire mindsets from seeking approval to creating opportunities and building r…
- Part 1 : How Smart Families Are Educating Their Kids Now
This episode features Ben Richardson of Not Normal Academy, who challenges traditional education systems and introduces an alternative approach focused on real-world skills, practical experience with experts, and entrepreneurship to prepar…
- 217. Beyond Beauty: Dr. Allen Gabriel Discusses Confidence, Care, and Innovation.
What does plastic surgery have to do with High Performance? That's simple. One word. Confidence. Surgery isn't for everyone. But for the "right" candidate with sincere motivations it can be a game changer. But to get INCREDIBLE results you…
- 216. Travel Health and High Performance Tools to Help You Succeed while On the Go
Andrew is the Founder & CEO of Fount. Fount designs the most sophisticated travel health and performance tools in the world, including the first full solution to jet lag. Previously, Andrew led human performance and biotech strategy effort…
- 215. Stop Micromanaging By Doing This Instead
Key Takeaways -CEOs and leaders often become bottlenecks in their organizations by micromanaging tasks instead of empowering their teams. - It's essential to go beyond surface-level problems to identify the root causes of challenges within…
- 214. How to Deal with Difficult Conversations with these Simple Tactics
FOLLOW SANDY: Twitter LinkedIn Key Takeaways -Sandy emphasizes that successful negotiation relies on understanding human nature rather than just business terminology -Both in negotiations and personal interactions, maintaining a curious mi…
- 213. How to Have Fun at Work Again Using THIS Incredible System
Key Takeaways - Having fun in business does not diminish the seriousness or quality of high-end services. Instead, it can enhance the overall experience for both the team and clients. -The speaker highlights the significance of vulnerabili…
- 212. How You Can Make a Global Difference and Thrive in Your Business
Ashleigh S. Chapman, JD is a human rights lawyer, social entrepreneur, and a believer that each of us are called and uniquely positioned to make an impact on behalf of those in need. Ashleigh has spent 23+ years building solutions, partner…
- 211. Are You Dismissing This ONE Important Component of Business Like I Did?
Key Take aways -The speaker emphasizes the need to balance seriousness in business with the enjoyment of life. -Katie shares a personal story about a business trip where they allowed themselves to explore the Mall of America and watch Sein…
- 210. How to Build an Incredible Life You Didn't Think Was POSSIBLE
Key Take aways -Jason emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of one's circumstances. Recognizing and acknowledging dissatisfaction with life is the first step towards making positive changes -The conversation highlights the impact o…
- 209. What’s the Secret to Building a Custom Solution that Unlocks Scalability for your Business?
Key Takeaways -launching new projects or contracts, it's essential to accept that the first iteration will often require custom, non-scalable solutions. -During the brainstorming process, it's crucial to recognize the people and resources…
- 208. How to Build a Business with this Unexpected Value and Do it RIGHT
Key Takeaways -Eric emphasizes the importance of integrating faith into business practices. He believes that God should be involved in financial decisions and that entrepreneurs should seek divine guidance in their endeavors. -Throughout h…
- 207. How to Reframe Your Story with Something You'd Never Guess
Key Take aways - The importance of storytelling in business and personal growth, highlighting how stories can help individuals recognize their own obstacles and opportunities for change. -The speaker discusses the development of the Story…
- 206. Are You Spending Enough Time Doing THIS in Your Business?
key takeaways - As businesses grow, leaders often find themselves needing to develop new skills beyond their initial passion for the business -Organizational culture significantly impacts team performance. Leaders must actively define and…
- 205. How to Influence Negotiations with These Counterintuitive Principles
Key Takeaways -Derek defines ego as a characteristic that can lead to self-preservation at the expense of team and organizational well-being. -Tactical empathy involves understanding and addressing the emotions and perspectives of others i…
- 204. Reduce Stress By Taking Time For You
Key Takeaways -Many CEOs and entrepreneurs often operate under extremely high stress levels, which can become unsustainable over time. -Despite efforts to maintain health through exercise and wellness practices, leaders frequently overlook…
- 203. What You Can Do as an Entrepreneur to Answer Your Personal Calling
Key Takeaways -Jeff emphasizes the importance of defining what "good" means personally and in business. He believes that aligning capital with a clear definition of good can lead to meaningful investments that positively impact society. -H…
- 202. Focus Like a Predator
Key Takeaways -The speaker recognized that multitasking and cramming too much information into her mind led to a wandering focus, impacting her personal and professional life. She observed that being constantly plugged in made it difficult…
- 201. A Radical Approach That Will Help You Align Your Team and Have Fun
Key Takeaways -Effective leadership requires aligning one's capabilities with the demands of the role. - Making better hiring decisions is crucial for organizational success. Companies often rely on superficial indicators like likability r…
- 200. Part 10: Your Inner Critic and How You Have Used It to Accomplish Greatness
Key Takeaways - The way you perceive yourself, or your "inner stance," significantly influences all aspects of your life, including your business interactions, personal relationships, and overall performance. -Many high-performing individu…
- 199. The Human Algorithm, Leadership and Ethics in the AI Era with Kari Schneider
Key Takeaways - Effective leadership begins with personal empowerment. Leaders must cultivate self-mastery and embody the traits they wish to see in their teams. An empowered leader can inspire and guide their team towards success. -Compan…
- 198. Part 9: The Lever That Nobody is Talking About and WHY It's So Important
Key Takeaways -The way you perceive yourself significantly influences your actions and outcomes. -Your beliefs shape your thoughts, which in turn create feelings that drive your actions. Understanding this chain can help you identify areas…
- 197. How You Can Sell a Digital Product and Homeschool Your Kids
Gillian Perkins is the CEO of Startup Society, YouTuber, and the host of the Work Less, Earn More podcast. She teaches people how to start and build profitable online businesses that allow them to earn passive income and live a flexible li…
- 196. Part8: What It Looks Like to Have an Empowered Team
Key Takeaways -The discussion emphasizes the stark contrast between empowered teams, which are motivated, collaborative, and high-performing, and dysfunctional teams, which often suffer from miscommunication, stress, and lack of trust. -Un…
- 195. What It Means to be a Truly Powerful Leader As an Entrepreneur with Kari Schneider
5 Key Take aways - Effective leadership is essential for growing a significant business. -The "Vital" framework introduced by Katie Richardson emphasizes the need for a clear vision, alignment with personal values, and empowering teams. Th…
- 194. Part 7: What It Looks Like to Have a Dysfunctional Team
Key Takeaways - It’s crucial for leaders to recognize their role in creating and perpetuating issues rather than assuming that simply firing employees will resolve the problems. -Common signs of a dysfunctional team include lack of communi…
- 193. How Helping Returning Citizens with their Healthcare Can Help You Solve Complex Problems
Kenny Eck was raised on his family’s 2,000-acre farm located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where he channeled his strong work ethic into redemptive endeavors. As a first-generation college student, he achieved an impressive feat by ear…
- 192. Part 6: Rapid Resolution Resolving Partnership Conflict the FAST Way
5 Key Takeaways -Entrepreneurs often focus on external conflicts, such as issues with co-founders or team members, but significant friction may stem from internal factors. - Facing fears can lead to personal growth and increased resilience…
- 191. What We Can Learn from the Stoics' That Will Help Us Build Our Wealth Today
5 Key takeaways -Darius emphasizes the importance of making decisive choices, especially during pivotal moments in life. -Philosophy of stoicism helps to manage emotions and approach investing with patience. -Identifying and honing in on p…
- 190. Part 5: 4 Steps To Overcome Friction with your Co-Founder
Key Takeaways -Many entrepreneurs face challenges with co-founders, especially as the business grows. - It's crucial for both partners to articulate their individual goals and desires for the business - By looking towards a shared vision o…
- 189. What Are You Made Of Mike C-Roc Asks Katie How She's Been Able to Accomplish MAJOR Success
Key Takeaways - Katie emphasizes the importance of separating personal identity from business success. -The discussion highlights the significance of confronting challenges and opposition. -how infusing core values into every aspect of her…
- 188. Part 4: A Clear and Simple Solution to Operating in a not Normal Way
Key Takeaways - It is essential to move away from the "normal" entrepreneurial experience, which is often characterized by friction, overwhelm, and a lack of resources. -The concept of an "operating system" is central to the discussion. Ju…
- 187. The Unexpected Growth Solution Katie's Interviewed by a Billionaire
Key Takeaways -Katie emphasizes the importance of recognizing and owning one's unique talents and gifts, even if they are not acknowledged by traditional systems like education. -Many entrepreneurs initially perceive their challenges as ex…
- 186. Part 3: The Discovery I Made On How To Be a Not Normal Entrepreneur
Key Takeaways - Is very Important to building a significant business without sacrificing personal life and integrity. Katie believes that a successful entrepreneur should not only focus on business growth but also maintain strong relations…
- 185. How to Lead Powerfully in Business from a Leader Superstar
Jim Steele, President, Global Strategic Customers & Partners Jim has over 40 years as an accomplished business leader with a strong track record of success in building and leading global sales teams. Jim served as Salesforce’s President of…
- 184: Part 2: Creating An Agreement
Key Takeaways -Navigating conflict in business partnerships is challenging because of the emotional investment in both the partnership and the business. -It's crucial to listen actively and formulate a map of understanding regarding your p…
- 183. Katie's Personal Journey and Values in Business While Using the Vital Framework
Key Takeaways -Katie emphasizes the importance of aligning one's business with personal values and life goals -Katie shares her struggles with imposter syndrome when transitioning to an executive coaching role. -Katie introduces her "VITAL…
- 182. Part 1: Navigating Conflict in Business Partnerships
Key Takeaways -Before entering a conflict conversation, it's essential for entrepreneurs to check in with themselves and approach the discussion from a neutral place -Emphasizing the importance of seeking to understand the other person's p…
- 181. How To Get Noticed, Effectively Communicate and Why It's Not Too Late To Grow on Linkedin
Jessica Chen is an Emmy-Award winner, top virtual keynote speaker, and CEO of Soulcast Media, a global business communication training agency. Prior to starting Soulcast Media, Jessica was a broadcast TV journalist. She is also a top Linke…
- 180. The Unexpected #1 Asset Inside Your Business?
key Takeaways -the most valuable asset in a business is the entrepreneur themselves. Recognizing one's unique gifts and abilities is crucial for business growth and success. -Believing in oneself and internalizing the idea that you are the…
- 179. Katie Shares Her Secret Sauce to Success with Mike Michalowicz
Key Takeaways -Business owners often become the bottleneck in their own companies by trying to do everything themselves. Recognizing this tendency is crucial for growth and delegation. - For meaningful work, it’s important to align your ac…
- 178. What’s the “Secret” to getting what I want?
Key Takeaways -While tactics are important for success, the speaker highlights that the true opportunity lies in "who you are being" rather than just "what you are doing." -Self-reflection and awareness of one's identity and presence, sugg…
- 177. How Women "Hold It Together" and Create Impactful Change in The World
Other countries have social safety nets. The U.S. has women. Holding It Together shows us the cause and the consequences. America runs on women—women who are tasked with holding societytogether at the seams and fixing it when things fall a…
- 176. How can I change?
Key Takwaways -language is a fundamental tool for creation, stating that "language is the oxygen of creation." The words we use shape our lives, relationships, and businesses. -It's important to become hyper-aware of the words we use and h…
- 175. How to Develop a Product Idea You've Had and What You Can Do to Get Started
Key Takeaways -The prototyping phase is crucial for turning an idea into a tangible product. Entrepreneurs should explore their ideas on paper first, sketching and refining them before moving to manufacturing. -The journey of building a bu…
- 174. What if it's not your fault?
Key Takeaways -Individuals should not see themselves as victims of their circumstances. Recognizing and changing victim language can empower individuals to take control of their lives and decisions. -The importance of being aware of the la…
- 173. How This Unlikely Candidate Teaches Apple Execs To Lead
Liz is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers and Wall Street Journal bestsellers Rookie Smarts and Impact Players. She is a researcher and executive advisor, who teaches leadership to executives around the world, and the CEO…
- 172. Is this just who I am?
Key Takeaways - A business's growth is directly tied to the personal growth of the individual running it. Expanding one's identity and capabilities is essential for business success. -Understanding and addressing one's perceived identity a…
- 171. Scaling Business Development Skills and Creating Growth with Mo Bunnell
Mo Bunnell helps complex organizations grow by scaling business development skills across their organizations and creating a growth-oriented culture. He’s the author of The Snowball System, the host of the video podcast Real Relationships…