My guest today is Andy Lopata. A professional relationship strategist with notable clients such as PayPal and GlaxoSmithKline.

Andy shares his 25-year journey from corporate escapee to a networking expert, emphasizing the shift from 'networking' to 'professional relationship strategy.' He discusses the importance of building, nurturing, and leveraging relationships in the workplace, especially amid the complexities of hybrid working environments.

Andy also introduces his concept of a 'blended mindset' to balance strategic and relational networking, highlighting the power of curiosity, authenticity, and vulnerability in building trust. He offers practical insights into overcoming silos in organizations and how strategic relationship building can benefit leaders and teams. Our discussion concludes with Andy's perspective on future workplace trends, particularly around hybrid working and digital communication.

Episode Minutes:

Minute 4: The Evolution of Networking

Minute 8: Building Strategic RelationshipsMinute 12: The Blended Mindset

Minute 31: Future Trends in the Workplace

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Journal your way to a life with purpose. The Strengths Journal™ is the first and only Gallup-certified daily planner that helps you actively use your strengths to dominate each day and ultimately– transform your life.

Is your life aligned with your purpose?

Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions? I’ve been there. For me, defining a clear "why" helps me sharpen my decisions and adds meaning to my daily actions.

An example of defining your “why” that stands out to me is Robin Arzon, Vice President of Fitness Programming at Peloton. After surviving a dramatic hostage situation, she decided to shift from law to fitness as a means of empowering others. Her purpose—helping people become stronger—became the lens through which she made every decision.

Her work has had a profound impact, reaching millions of people. Robin’s story is a powerful reminder that when you live in alignment with your purpose, it’s not just about professional success; it’s about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

To find out more about my work, please visit Dana Williams Consulting.

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Journal your way to a life with purpose. The Strengths Journal™ is the first and only Gallup-certified daily planner that helps you actively use your strengths to dominate each day and ultimately– transform your life.

On today's episode, I welcome Laura and Barry Ash, who share their extraordinary journey from childhood friends playing superheroes to a dynamic couple transforming lives through their company, Rock Solid Health.

The pair discuss their unique love story, Laura’s challenging career transition from a police officer to a wellness advocate after a bipolar diagnosis, and Barry’s experiences from being a prison officer to a fitness professional. They delve into their development of the ACE method to combat burnout, emphasizing mental, physical, and emotional wellness.

Laura and Barry also explain key strategies they use to help clients overcome stress and burnout, ultimately transforming their lives much like superheroes. Their story is a powerful testament to living life by design and turning personal struggles into a mission to help others.

Episode Minutes:

Minute 5: The Birth of Rock Solid Health

Minute 7: Overcoming Burnout and Mental Health Struggles

Minute 16: The ACE Method for Burnout Recovery

To find out more about my work, please visit Dana Williams Consulting.

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Journal your way to a life with purpose. The Strengths Journal™ is the first and only Gallup-certified daily planner that helps you actively use your strengths to dominate each day and ultimately– transform your life.