Episodios

  • Leading Innovation at Microsoft as a Cross-Functional Team Leader

    Leading Innovation at Microsoft as a Cross-Functional Team Leader
    Aug 1 2024
    Taylor Black, a cross-functional team leader at Microsoft and a seasoned entrepreneur discusses his role as a principal program manager for Microsoft's incubation studio and how it operates as a center of excellence for incubation within the company. Taylor also covers the challenges and differences between being an entrepreneur inside and outside a large company like Microsoft, highlighting the importance of agency and stress levels in both roles.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS03:01 Transition to Microsoft 05:31 Balancing Scalability and Startup Mentality13:40 Rewards and Recognition for Internal Innovators23:41 Decentralized Decision-Making Model32:12 Entrepreneurship Inside and Outside the Enterprise37:00 Agency and Stress Levels41:41 Finding Happiness and Passion in Work🌟ABOUT TAYLOR BLACKHe is a cross-functional team leader and seasoned entrepreneur passionate about driving innovation and growth. With 17 years of experience, he transforms technical startups into scalable successes, partnering with industry giants like T-Mobile and Disney. His expertise illuminates innovation's path in the modern business arena.🔗CONNECT WITH TAYLORLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blacktaylor/ 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.
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    44 m
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    Preview: Taylor Black
    Aug 1 2024
    This Thursday, Taylor Black, a cross-functional team leader at Microsoft and a seasoned entrepreneur discusses his role as a principal program manager for Microsoft's incubation studio and how it operates as a center of excellence for incubation within the company. Taylor also covers the challenges and differences between being an entrepreneur inside and outside a large company like Microsoft, highlighting the importance of agency and stress levels in both roles.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS03:01 Transition to Microsoft 05:31 Balancing Scalability and Startup Mentality13:40 Rewards and Recognition for Internal Innovators23:41 Decentralized Decision-Making Model32:12 Entrepreneurship Inside and Outside the Enterprise37:00 Agency and Stress Levels41:41 Finding Happiness and Passion in Work🌟ABOUT TAYLOR BLACKHe is a cross-functional team leader and seasoned entrepreneur passionate about driving innovation and growth. With 17 years of experience, he transforms technical startups into scalable successes, partnering with industry giants like T-Mobile and Disney. His expertise illuminates innovation's path in the modern business arena.🔗CONNECT WITH TAYLORLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blacktaylor/ 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.
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    3 m
  • Reshaping Recruitment & Empowering Latin American Professionals

    Reshaping Recruitment & Empowering Latin American Professionals
    Jul 18 2024
    Jaime Nacach, Founder and CEO of Virtual Latinos, shares his journey from his academic pursuits to starting Virtual Latinos, a virtual assistant recruitment agency. He discusses his experiences in Israel and Singapore, the challenges of language barriers, and the decision to focus on Latin American virtual assistants. Jaime also highlights the importance of building supply before generating demand and the process of vetting quality talent.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS03:09 - Discovering the Startup Culture in Israel08:59 - Transitioning from Freelancer to Business Owner11:26 - Exploring the Virtual Assistant Market16:14 - Starting Virtual Latinos23:52 - Evolution of the Business Model26:38 - Transition to the Agency Model32:24 - Pivoting to a Scalable Model🌟ABOUT JAIME NACACHJaime Nacach is a dynamic entrepreneur; he is an energetic leader, marketer, and tech enthusiast. With a background in business administration and an MBA from Tel Aviv University, he has over 20 years of expertise in business strategy, digital marketing, and automation. It was this wealth of knowledge that led him to establish Virtual Latinos, a virtual assistant recruitment agency that has empowered more than 1,000 companies to elevate their levels of freedom, success, and growth. Jaime's creative driving force and his mastery of the art of outsourcing have positioned him as a true pioneer in fostering cross-cultural, exceptional Virtual Professional Relationships.🔗CONNECT WITH JAIMELinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimenacach/ Website: https://www.virtuallatinos.com/ Facebook (Virtual Latinos): https://www.facebook.com/virtuallatinos Instagram (Virtual Latinos): https://www.instagram.com/virtuallatinos/LinkedIn (Virtual Latinos): https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtuallatinos/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@virtuallatinos/ 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.
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    43 m
  • Preview: Jaime Nacach

    Preview: Jaime Nacach
    Jul 11 2024

    Next Thursday, Jaime Nacach, Founder and CEO of Virtual Latinos, shares his journey from his academic pursuits to starting Virtual Latinos, a virtual assistant recruitment agency. He discusses his experiences in Israel and Singapore, the challenges of language barriers, and the decision to focus on Latin American virtual assistants. Jaime also highlights the importance of building supply before generating demand and the process of vetting quality talent.


    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/


    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

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    3 m
  • Addressing Women and BIPOC's Struggles in the Workplace

    Addressing Women and BIPOC's Struggles in the Workplace
    Jul 4 2024
    Jimi Okubanjo, Founder of Folajimi Worldwide, discusses her documentary 'Arise Firebird' and the experiences of workplace marginalization faced by women and BIPOC professionals. We also explore the impact of workplace abuse on mental and physical health, as well as the silence surrounding these issues, the impact of poor work environments on a global scale, and the changing nature of work. This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS04:13 - The Silence Around Workplace Abuse05:24 - Context and Impact of Marginalization06:21 - Age and Treatment in the Workplace08:30 - Ignorance and Lack of Awareness11:10 - Impact of Poor Work Environments on a Global Scale14:35 - Reframing Success in Careers18:04 - Processing Toxic Work Experiences26:06 - Characteristics of Effective CEOs30:13 - CEO Mental Health and Wellbeing🌟ABOUT JIMI OKUBANJOJimi Okubanjo, founder of Folajimi Worldwide and producer/director of ARISE FIREBIRD, boasts a 20+ year career in leadership and management consulting with Global Fortune 100 corporations like McKinsey & Co, Amazon, and Royal Dutch Shell. Her international award-winning documentary, ARISE FIREBIRD, sheds light on workplace marginalization faced by women and BIPOC professionals, drawing from her corporate background to advocate for psychological safety and productivity in professional spaces.As an international thought leader and sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, Jimi shares her insights and experiences at prestigious institutions worldwide, including Harvard University, the Association for Women in Science, and the National Retail Federation. She sparks conversations and inspires action toward a more productive and psychologically safe future.🔗CONNECT WITH JIMILinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/folajimi/ Website: https://www.arisefirebird.com/ 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.
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    36 m
  • Preview: Jimi Okubanjo

    Preview: Jimi Okubanjo
    Jul 2 2024

    This Thursday, Jimi Okubanjo, Founder of Folajimi Worldwide, discusses her documentary 'Arise Firebird' and the experiences of workplace marginalization faced by women and BIPOC professionals. We also explore the impact of workplace abuse on mental and physical health, as well as the silence surrounding these issues, the impact of poor work environments on a global scale, and the changing nature of work.


    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/


    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

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    4 m
  • How to Overcome Objections in Sales

    How to Overcome Objections in Sales
    Jun 20 2024
    Bill Walsh, the founder and CEO of The Objection Box, shares his insights on sales and overcoming objections. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the needle mover in sales, which he believes is overcoming objections. He breaks down the five main objections in the market and provides strategies for handling them. Bill also shares his personal journey into sales and the challenges of balancing work and family life.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS06:51 - The Needle Mover: Overcoming Objections09:03 - Starting with the End in Mind10:28 - The Five Objections12:45 - Unpacking the Five Objections25:00 - The Importance of Product-Market Fit27:47 - Taking Care of Your Team🌟ABOUT BILL WALSHBill Walsh, known as “The King of Objection Handling” is the Founder & CEO of The Objection Box, which is one of the leading sales training companies in the world. Bill is focused on helping entrepreneurs and sales professionals 2-5x their income in 45 days or less with his Objection Box Methodology. His rapid rise to success includes being awarded the prestigious 2CC award from ClickFunnels in only 4 months, and generating nearly $4,000,000 in less than 2 years. Bill's mission is to create leaders in sales that can 2-5x their income so they don't have to double their time on calls and work weekends! Bill's big driver in all of this is to help sales professionals create financial freedom so they don't carry the stress of financial difficulties like he saw as a kid in Ireland with his mum's businesses.🔗CONNECT WITH BILLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/billwalshofficial/ The Objection Box group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/740815757350519/ 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.
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    34 m
  • Preview: Bill Walsh

    Preview: Bill Walsh
    Jun 13 2024

    Next Thursday, Bill Walsh, the founder and CEO of The Objection Box, shares his insights on sales and overcoming objections. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the needle mover in sales, which he believes is overcoming objections. He breaks down the five main objections in the market and provides strategies for handling them. Bill also shares his personal journey into sales and the challenges of balancing work and family life.


    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/


    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

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    5 m