The Present Professional
Welcome to The Present Professional Podcast, where today’s multifaceted professional meets contemporary wisdom and casual candor. Join hosts John and Tony as they explore the intersection of personal and professional development, drawing insights from academic and industry experts, their thriving businesses, and extensive coaching experience. Each episode is designed to elevate your personal and professional life.
Whether you're looking to enhance your career or enrich your personal growth, John and Tony provide practical advice and inspiration to help you thrive. Ready to take your journey further? Connect with us for speaking engagements and personalized coaching at thepresentprofessionalpodcast.com.
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Episodes
73 episodes
070 - The Power of Curiosity in Personal and Professional Growth
In this episode of The Present Professional, we dive into the theme of personal responsibility in professional development. Host Tony reflects on his journey, tracing back to his high school years when he joined the Gents Program, an extracurri...
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069 - The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback
In this episode of The Present Professional, We delve into the crucial topic of giving and receiving feedback in both personal and professional settings. Explore the significance of mindfulness in feedback interactions, break down the component...
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068 - How Minimalism Can Help You Focus on What Matters Most
In this enlightening episode, John and Tony delve into the transformative benefits of adopting a minimalistic and simple lifestyle. Discover how reducing distractions and simplifying your environment can help you focus on what truly matters in ...
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067 - Navigating Conflict in Life and Work with Conflict Management Expert Cinnie Noble
Tune in to our enlightening podcast episode featuring conflict management expert Cinnie Noble as we delve into the critical role of self-awareness in enhancing conflict competence. Cin...
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066 - Luis Velasquez on Ordinary Resilience and Overcoming Workplace Emotional Manipulation
Discover the transformative power of setting boundaries and increasing your awareness of the dark side of emotional intelligence in our latest podcast episode featuring Luis Velasquez. Di...
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065 - The Power of Being Present: Spotting the Positives
In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony discuss the challenges of adjusting to new life stages and transitions, particularly when it comes to changes in productivity and personal engagement. They explore the importance of shi...
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064 - Thriving Through Challenges: The Inspiring Journey of Andrea Estrada
In this episode of The Present Professional, special guest Andrea Estrada, a psychologist and mental health counselor, shares her journey as a mental health and sports performance coach for athletes. Andrea guides athletes in overcoming unhealt...
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063 - Presence in Partnership: Strengthening Relationships Through Intentionality
This episode of The Present Professional delves into the importance of presence in partnerships. John and Tony share their personal experience of implementing a monthly partnership check-in to keep their relationship fresh, interesting, and gro...
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062 - The Art of Networking: Building Relationships in Professional Settings
In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony discuss how to maximize your networking event experience. They emphasize the importance of authentic connections and preparing to engage with others. From starting conversations to foll...
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061 - Understanding Your Nervous System with Andrea Edmondson
In this episode of The Present Professional, host introduces special guest Andrea Edmondson, who works with executives to elevate their energy and manage stress for...
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060 - The Power of Self-Awareness in Transition and Growth
In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony delve into managing change. They discuss how change is inevitable and share techniques for embracing it as a fundamental aspect of life. The conversation explores the importance of evol...
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059 - Overcoming Self-Doubt, Perfectionism, and the Illusion of Success with JJ DiGeronimo
Today on The Present Professional, special guest JJ DiGeronimo, a three-time award-winning author, shares insights to empower you in your life and career. we unpack the concept of the oasis of success and...
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058 - Mastering Deep Work in a Distracted World
In this episode of The Present Professional, they delve into Cal Newport's book "Deep Work" to tackle the challenges of living in a hyper-distracted world. They discuss statistics revealing how much time is spent on online communication and int...
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057 - Envisioning Success: Harnessing the Power of Visualization in Your Professional Journey
This episode of The Present Professional explores the power of visualization in personal and professional development. They discuss the importance of having a vision for the future, emphasizing that if you can see it, you can believe and achiev...
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056 - Is It Your Job or Is It You? Defining Success and Navigating Career Transitions with Career Coach Julia Rock
In this episode of The Present Professional, hosts John & Tony introduce special guest Julia Rock. She is an employment expert and career coach passionate about transforming workplace dynamics to create collective success between organizati...
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055 - Essentialism: Mastering The Art of Saying No and Focusing on What Truly Matters
In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony discuss the concept of essentialism and its relevance in today's high-achieving society. They reference the book "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown, which explores the importance of learnin...
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054 - The Three Pillars of Executive Presence: Gravitas, Communication, and Appearance
In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony discuss the concept of executive presence and its three pillars. They emphasize the importance of being in control of oneself and one's actions rather than relying on position or author...
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053 - Creating Authentic Connections At Work To Advance Your Career and Improve Your Well-being
This episode of The Present Professional explores the art of thriving in the modern workplace. This enlightening episode delves into the heart of human connection and how it can transform our work environment. Explore the profound impact of cre...
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052 - How To Cultivate A DEI Mindset in Your Career and Organization
In this episode, we start the conversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We've touched on it throughout many different episodes, but here we unpack why it needs to remain a critical business focus moving forward. We also discuss its impa...
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051 - How To Prepare For Leading An Engaging Workshop or Meeting
In this episode, we discuss preparation strategies for leading a group experience. You'll be able to apply them whether or not you're preparing to organize a conference, talk, or conduct a meeting with your church group. People have different l...
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050 - Rose Williams on Being Well and How to Build Successful Wellness Programs at Your Institution
Thank you for joining us on this journey to 50 episodes! We wouldn't be here without you, our listeners. We're eternally grateful for you.In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Rose Williams join us for a conversation on being well ...
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049 - The Evolution of The Online Ecosystem and Some Tools That Changed The Game For Us
Take a stroll with us through our view of how the online ecosystem has changed how we do business. So many things before A.I. have changed how we approach life and business, and it serves us to look back on the journey.We discuss the to...
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Listen Again: Terry Williams on The Mind-Body Connection, Performance, and Well-Being
Revisit one of our favorite episodes this week. Coming into the halfway point of the year, listening to Terry will light a fire under you to continue investing in yourself and growing through the rest of 2023. Thank you for being a part of The ...
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048 - Overcoming Procrastination, How To Move Through Resistance And Get To Work
In this episode, we discuss the headwinds we face when setting and meeting our own deadlines. Procrastination can show up in so many sneaky ways. The best one is where we end up doing other things that feel productive to avoid the feeling of no...
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