Denise Griffitts - Your Partner In Success!

You Don't Need Discipline, Productivity Hacks or Hard Work To Run A Successful Business! ~ Kris Ward Kris Ward was my guest not so very long ago and her advice and tips were too numerous to share in a single hour so I asked her to come back to the show to continue the conversation.  After the loss of her husband, Kris returned full-time to her work as a marketing strategist. She was relieved that her business had not only survived her absence but was growing. Now, Kris has completely changed the landscape for entrepreneurs by sharing the successful practices that allowed her absence.   Kris has shared the stage with Jack Canfield - Chicken Soup For The Soul, Kevin Harrington original Shark from Shark Tank, James Malinchak -ABC’s Secret Millionaire, Sharon Lechter - Rich Dad Poor Dad Co-Author and Joe Theismann - NFL All-star and commentator to name a few.  Kris has also been featured on award-winning podcasts, radio and TV shows. Kris is an acclaimed podcaster. You can hear Kris on her own podcast - Win T

For Barbara Condron, dreaming is as basic as greeting someone new and as intricate as creating with a global network of people. Dreaming is an advanced form of communication accessible while awake and asleep. An author, teacher, and internationally-known speaker, since age 6, Barbara's life focus has been the power of dreams to direct the course of a life. She has interpreted over 35,000 dreams for people of all ages from all walks of life in 30 countries. She has presented her research eight times at the International Association for the Study of Dreams conference. Her topics range from “Dream Scripts for Tweens Reaching Youth by Making Dreaming a Selfie” to “What Happens When Choirs Dream Together” to “The NEW BARDO - Clear Light Legacy in Dad’s Dementia”. Barbara Condron joins host Denise Griffitts to share: LUCID DREAMS ...  what lucid dreaming is and why it is a topic that is a trend all unto itself. (I will share how we met as a result of my recent podcast with Brian Bogert where I mentioned lucid dr

"We need to do the messy work to show up as leaders in all areas of our lives - regardless of our title or role." - Dr. Rosie Ward Dr. Rosie Ward is an energetic, passionate, compassionate leader, consultant, coach, speaker, and author who focuses on transformation from the inside out. Her mission started over 20 years ago when she experienced firsthand the ill effects of working in a toxic work environment and found her wellbeing eroding. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to find a solution so this experience is no longer the norm. She is sought after to help rehumanize workplaces so that people are freed, fueled, and inspired to bring their best selves to work – and home – each day. Rosie Ward rejoins host Denise Griffitts to continue the conversation from 3/11/2022. Listen or download here. She will share: In this hectic world, clarifying our purpose and grounding ourselves in our values provide clarity and calm in the midst of the storms.We have to recognize the power of our language and how it sha

Fast Company Magazine described Judge Jim Tamm as an “Ace Relationship Builder”. For most of his career, Jim Tamm was a Senior Administrative Law Judge for the State of California with jurisdiction over workplace disputes. After retiring as a judge, he has served on the faculties of the International Management Program of the Stockholm School of Economics, Leadership Academy of the University of California, and Harvard University Talent Development Program.  Jim Tamm joins host Denise Griffitts on Your Partner In Success Radio to discuss tools that will help you increase your ability to work successfully with others, learn to be more aware of colleagues, and better problem-solve and negotiate. His book, Radical Collaboration: Five Essential Skills to Overcome Defensiveness and Build Successful Relationships has been on Amazon’s top-seller lists for workplace, organizational psychology, and negotiations books for most of the past 16 years. The second edition of Radical Collaboration was published by HarperC

Beware False Tigers: Strategies and Antidotes for an Age of Stress The world is full of tigers, but only some of them are real. Learn their ways and you’ll become stronger, wiser, and more resilient. Our world is in turmoil, bearing down on our minds and bodies with increasing pressure, acute crises, and wicked problems. Our aboriginal bodies—sculpted for success in wild, outdoor environments—have no idea how to adapt. Cortisol surges through our tissue, driving us toward impatience, distress, dysfunctional behavior, and declining health. Frank Forencich joins host Denise Griffitts to share how we can respond to the right tigers, in the right proportion, at the right time. The standard narrative tells us that stress is an individual problem with individual solutions. It’s a lifestyle issue, a medical condition, and a challenge to our personal well-being. But the standard narrative gets it wrong. In fact, stress is a systemic, psychosocial problem and a global health issue. It’s a shared predicament that d

You’re a high achiever who’s smart, hardworking, and successful—so why don’t you feel optimized on the inside? Whether it’s stress, chronic pain, or time management issues, you’re feeling dangerously close to burnout. You want to cultivate a happier, healthier life, but you’re overwhelmed by the sea of options and where to begin. What you need are powerful practices that you can easily implement to heal what's broken, nurture inner and outer wellness, and live your best life. Julie Wald joins host Denise Griffitts to share her Four Pillars of Wellness. A wellness practitioner for over 25 years, my guest Julie Wald, MSW, RYT is the Founder, CEO and Chief Wellness Officer at Golden, a global leader in wellness education and employee self-care programs. Julie is the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book, Inner Wealth: How Wellness Heals, Nurtures and Optimizes Ultra-Successful People. In August, Women We Admire named her one of The Top 100 Women Leaders in Healthcare of 2021. Website | Instagram | Facebo

Self-improvement and motivation, setting and reaching goals, business success, human biomechanics, and much more! Chris Duffin, AKA The Mad Scientist of Strength went from building his body to building a business empire. After becoming a superstar in the world of strength, and one of the most respected strength coaches in the world, he became a best-selling author and has created and turned around companies in multiple industries ranging from shoes and supplements to Aerospace and High-Tech. Now retired from competing, he uses his MBA, his Engineering background, and hands-on knowledge to provide biomechanically sound industry-changing innovations and education with his company Kabuki Strength. In his own words: "The businesses and athletic career I’ve built over the years deal with the discipline of physical strength, while my best-selling memoir 'The Eagle and The Dragon' deals with the psychological and emotional components of strength I developed during my wild and chaotic upbringing homeless in the wil

We live in a society where people often talk about taking certain steps in their lives but never do so because they are either afraid to lose, or they are otherwise held back by fear of overcoming whatever perceived obstacles are a part of their life. It is about understanding the price of success and the process of finding meaning in your own life. Jordan Matthews joins host Denise Griffitts to share how people can turn failure into success. Jordan Matthews is a business trial lawyer and litigation partner at Weinberg-Gonser LLP since 2018 with broad experience in the entertainment industry and business community. He currently handles matters throughout the country and has litigated or otherwise been involved with matters pending in California, Nevada, and Massachusetts before the North Circuit of the United States Courts of Appeals and is involved in litigation covered by the Wall Street Journal, Fox News, CNN, and other media outlets. Matthews represents a wide range of clients including producers, direc

Adopt Steven Manning's PILLARS OF SUCCESS and forge ahead courageously and mightily. From humble beginnings to a stellar career in the early days of direct marketing and the Internet, Steve is known to proudly break protocol and challenge best practices to his advantage and accomplishments.  Some people collect stamps, memorabilia, music, dolls, Zippo lighters, bottle caps, stamps, Happy Meals toys, rocks, bad habits … Steven Manning collects people and stories. Steve asserts to lead a preposterously fulfilling life. That tends to happen to people who will try and fail to read everything in print and online, talk to anybody about anything, anywhere, anytime. And then try to live all of that. His “Life Is Not A Dress Rehearsal” and “A Life Without Passion Is A Life Not Worth Living” philosophies are on his omnipresent imaginary teleprompter. $47 Billion Man Is a Professional Provocateur Success defies a universal definition. It is a complex paradigm. It is always defined both qualitatively and quantitative

Successful and happy people understand it’s not about getting more things done, it’s about getting more of the big things done. Learn the not so simple art of doing less with my guest Erik Qualman. 5x Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker Erik Qualman has spoken in over 55 countries and has reached over 50 million people. He is the #1 bestselling author of five books on digital leadership and was voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter’s J.K. Rowling. His most requested keynote topics include: Innovation, Leadership, Digital Leadership, Future Trends and Digital Transformation. He has partnered with brands such as Starbucks, Raytheon, Chase, Sony, National Guard, IBM, Airgas, Disney, and over 200 Universities. He is also the founder of Equalman Studios which has produced film and animation projects for the likes of Disney, Cartier, CompuCom, Chase, Hearts on Fire, IBM, and many other global brands. Erik is the author of 'Socialnomics: How Social Media Transforms the Way We Live

Combating the tendency to avoid pain by learning to lean into it actually brings long-term benefits both personally and professionally. Oftentimes painful memories from our past can be a huge detriment to our future. Yet, when you have the right perspective, looking back can be so healing and the greatest reminder of how far you have come. Pain is not easy to endure, but it's a radical breeding ground for change. Brian Bogert learned the wisdom of resiliency through his own early experiences with pain. As a child, he was run over by a truck, and his left arm was detached from his body. Instead of succumbing to suffering because of the injury, Brian embraced the pain necessary to fully recover and flourish with a reattached arm, thanks to his persistent and proactive focus. Every single high-achieving individual has been stuck, frustrated, unsure, and angry as they start feeling their efforts barely move the needle forward on progress. They know they have much greater potential, yet they fall short of the e

Set Your Mind For Success How are the next twelve months looking for you? Pretty much the same as last year? Or are you ready to make things interesting? My guest Ian Sanders is an author, creative consultant, and storyteller who works with some of the world’s leading organizations helping them to unearth and shape stories and thought-leadership. Ian joins me from Leigh-on-Sea, England where he will share how he inspires people to spark change in their own lives, and to get more out of every day. He says that you are a work in progress and the designer of your own life. Emerging as we are after a long pandemic, it is time to understand what really matters and make decisions to focus on the small stuff you can do every day to make life better. Because when you get the little things right, the big things follow. Things like figuring out where you're going, hitting reset, designing the life you want, breaking through limiting beliefs, and creating success on your own terms. And when you find what works for you

Kris Ward - Team Building And Systems Strategist Kris Ward is creating a movement where your business supports your life instead of consuming it.  Kris is the founder of the 'Win The Hour, Win the Day' philosophy.   After the loss of her husband, Kris returned full-time to her work as a marketing strategist.  She was relieved that her business had not only survived her absence but was growing. Now, Kris has completely changed the landscape for entrepreneurs by sharing the successful practices that allowed her absence.   Kris has shared the stage with Jack Canfield - Chicken Soup For The Soul, Kevin Harrington original Shark from Shark Tank, James Malinchak -ABC’s Secret Millionaire, Sharon Lechter - Rich Dad Poor Dad Co-Author and Joe Theismann - NFL All-star and commentator to name a few.  Kris has also featured on award-winning podcasts, radio and TV shows. Kris is an acclaimed podcaster. You can hear Kris on her own podcast - Win The Hour Win The Day, where she has engaging conversations with dynamic g

A clinical psychologist and writer/producer share secrets to overcoming presentation anxiety and crafting the perfect “award-winning” pitch―no matter what industry you work in!  From impromptu elevator pitches to full-board presentations, sales and marketing professionals face an “audience” daily―often with make-or-break consequences. No matter what business you’re in, you can up your game substantially by incorporating elements of a classic Hollywood pitch: driving emotion, piquing curiosity, and ultimately winning over decision-makers with top-notch persuasion and performance. Peter Desberg is professor emeritus at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and Outstanding Professor Award. He is also a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the area of stage fright and performance anxiety. The author of 23 books, he has been quoted by such publications as The Wall Street Journal, Psychology Today, and The New York Times, and has consulted for co

There are 5 Rehumanizing Principles we can leverage to transform workplaces, communities and teams to be future-ready and restore hope, wellbeing and performance. Dr. Rosie Ward is an energetic, passionate, compassionate leader, consultant, coach, speaker, and author who focuses on transformation from the inside out. Her mission started over 20 years ago when she experienced firsthand the ill effects of working in a toxic work environment and found her wellbeing eroding. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to find a solution so this experience is no longer the norm. She is sought after to help rehumanize workplaces so that people are freed, fueled, and inspired to bring their best selves to work – and home – each day. Rosie is honored to be among the founding authors of Conscious Capitalism Press for her latest book, "Rehumanizing the Workplace: Future-proofing your organization while restoring hope, wellbeing, and performance." A lifelong learner, Rosie devotes herself to her own ongoing development and

Traditional networking is broken. This isn't 1980 and we are making lifelong relationships - not transactions.  At 40 years old Donnie Boivin (Pronounced Beau-Veen or Bo-Veen) discovered he’d been living other people’s dreams; spending over two decades mastering sales but making other people wealthy. Confident in his sales ability and his local brand he jumped out on his own to chase his dream of building a business and inspiring others to go for their own business freedom. He quickly learned he had an employee mindset (not a business owner’s) and ran his business straight into the ground. While struggling to find his footing and build his business he began to discover himself. Donnie’s journey led him to build Success Champion, where badasses learn how to become the champion of their own business and personal success. Now he runs the Success Champion family of companies: Success Champion Networking, Get Paid to Speak Masterminds, Champions Table, and the Badass Business Summit. They help businesses grow th

When you market yourself and your business in an authentic and loving way, you attract authentic and loving clients. When you have a sales conversation that is inspiring, heart-centered, and dedicated to making a difference, your BEST clients will be thrilled to work with you! ~ Amy Yamada Amy Yamada trains coaches and service-based entrepreneurs to master the power of deep connection through their words and messaging, high ticket packages, and sales conversations, so they can create the impact and income they’ve always desired. In this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio Amy Yamada will share how coaches and service providers can learn to describe what they do with confidence, and how to craft a clear, authentic, compelling message that will attract the best clients. This is something ALL levels of entrepreneurs can benefit from because it’s important to regularly check in and define your authentic message as you grow. Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook  

What happened to real business relationships? Whether it’s Zoom, LinkedIn, Instagram, or another platform, today’s technology ensures we’re always connected. And yet we feel more alone than ever. We’ve lost the art of developing genuine kinships with each other. Chris Tuff, author, and renowned speaker is on a mission to help business leaders create connections that make work cultures thrive, improve retention rate, and multiply sales. In fact, Chris is on a mission to help business leaders create connections that make work cultures thrive, improve retention rates, and multiply sales. Save Your Asks: Evolve Your Networking Currencies. Grow Your Influence. Triple Your Business: Despite being more connected than ever before, many are also more isolated. The tools and technology available today have pushed business owners, entrepreneurs, and motivated professionals toward shallow, surface-level engagement, robbing them of connections, opportunities, profits, and fulfillment. Chris was one of the first advertis

Boldness can be learned, hesitation is the opportunity killer  Fred Joyal is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and business advisor. He co-founded the most successful dentist referral service in the country, 1-800-DENTIST. He has previously written two books on marketing, has dabbled in standup and improv comedy, acted in bad movies and excellent TV commercials. His latest book, 'Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days' is an Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestseller. He once beat Sir Richard Branson in chess and was also an answer on Jeopardy!. He is an avid cyclist, a below-average tennis player, and an even worse golfer. Fred joins host Denise Griffitts to share a systematic way for anyone to radically increase their boldness and confidence to remarkable levels in a very short time. Having started as a very shy person in his youth, Fred pushed himself to become bolder, has met amazing people, started successful businesses, and can speak to audiences of 5,000 or more with energy and enth

As a child, we are taught to "Go Play!" No instructions are needed to figure out how to get this done. Why, as adults, do we make things so difficult? Deryck Richardson is an Author, Speaker, CEO, and Serial Entrepreneur. Deryck has held a variety of roles and titles throughout his career. However, the first thing his friends and family will tell you is that he has never forgotten where he comes from or who he's always fought for. A true business leader, Deryck has proven he can motivate and train individuals at very high levels. Richardson Marketing Group, Deryck's flagship business, is proud to have received multiple awards. Most notably, #1 Best Place to Work in Columbus, Ohio, and the 6th Fastest Growing Company in the Columbus metro area. Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn