97% Effective

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com. 97% Effective is dedicated to helping great people get ahead at work and increase their impact – without selling their souls in the process. Season #1 focuses on Power and Influence, two widely acknowledged (but poorly understood) forces that can help you rise, lead more effectively and get big things done. Each week we have candid conversations with an academic, coach, or executive, helping you gain new insights to better navigate your work and career.

97% Effective is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 150 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Ep 18 - Michael Melcher, Global Leadership Coach and Partner, Next Step Partners: Harnessing The Relationships That Will Transform Your Career

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  Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: A strong network can be a huge source of power – and is something we can all build. Michael Melcher, author of Your Invisible Network (to be released in April), shares the essential networking techniques for sustaining and furthering your career. Listen to create, maintain and leverage your invisible network in ways that will transform your career. Michael and Michael “walk the talk” - sharing vulnerable moments to deepen the relationship Problem with work-world fantasies Why Michael chose to write about networking The real motivation behind the book The problem with the phrase, “It's not what you know; it's who you know” Where you should start 7 relationships that are important to your career Getting beyond finding people you like… or who are like you The most important thing you can do right now (think about it like stretching) Activation energy and positive reinforcement cycles Feelings don’t matter (not good guides) “Nobody waves, but everybody waves back” The underlying code in relationships and “making bids” Risk Management Approach - Getting into the “zone of learning” Nuance #1: The ratio of expected success Nuance #2: The magical Minute 32 Allow for serendipity … but don't “wing it”?! BIO AND LINKS: Michael Melcher is one of the world’s leading executive coaches, and Partner at Next Step Partners. He holds a Bachelor's from Harvard College and JD/MBA from Stanford University. Your Invisible Network is his third book. Michael Melcher’s forthcoming book: Your Invisible Network Michael Melcher’s website: https://michaelmelcher.com/ Next Step Partners: https://nextsteppartners.com/ David Bradford and Carole Robin’s book: “Connect” Michael Wenderoth’s podcast: Peter Belmi episode Michael Wenderoth’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  Ep 17 - Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent: Rising to Power

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  Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: A whopping 60% of executives fail in the first 18 months of their new roles. In this episode, I speak to Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent and global leadership thought leader who has spent 30 years helping executives tackle leadership challenges. We cover his research on the four areas that senior executives must master to successfully lead. Don't take an executive position without having listened to this podcast! Ron’s early career naiveté Definition of success used in his research The biggest shock from his research Where the leadership industry falls short What inspired Rising to Power? A tragedy Profoundly disturbing findings of his 10-year study The 4 skills that differentiate the most successful executives Findings about women leaders Why many DEI efforts are failing Boundary work when you’re on the Jumbotron X-ray and diagnosis of your organization Authenticity or stupidity Litmus test to know if you are crossing the line You can’t alter reality Thick skin … or who thinned your skin? Prepare, and start now! Rehearsing for the future BIO AND LINKS: Ron Carucci, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Navalent, brings a 30-year track record helping CEOs and executives tackle the toughest leadership challenges. He is the author of eight books, a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, and a highly sought-after speaker. Navalent: Ron Carucci - Navalent Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/ Twitter: @RonCarucci Ron’s book: Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives What Ron’s research study revealed about women leaders Barbara Kellerman’s book: The End of Leadership Michael’s Power Map tool that Ron references: Power Map Tool Ron’s HBR Article: How Leaders Should Handle Public Criticism Navalent’s online courses: https://www.navalent.com/online-leadership-courses/ Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3b Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  Ep 16 – Dr John Schaffner, Director Ohio State Coaching Program - Coaching Millennials: The Perspective That’s Being Missed

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  Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Dr. John Schaffner is Director of the Ohio State Fisher Coaching Program. His research and work focuses on coaching millennials and centennials. John shares why organizations must provide more nutritive support for young employees and future leaders – and how the field of coaching is uniquely positioned to meet that need. This episode has been lightly edited and contains profanity. The greatest interview and promotion of all time, a story you won’t find on the internet about how John got hired as Wynton Marsalis’s assistant “Use the power afforded to you”: Wynton’s ambition, “little step move” and precious lips. Lessons from the jazz world and A&F on developing young talent and operationalizing excellence How a google search reflects the important perspective we’re missing about millennials and centennials – which spurs John’s research Critical distinctions between Coaching, Mentorship and Therapy – and where each is most appropriate John’s plea for a “GI Bill” of coaching in organizations BIO AND LINKS: Dr. John Schaffner is an executive coach, consultant, and practitioner-scholar. He directs the Coaching Program at the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State and serves as Core Facilitator at Columbia University’s 3CP Coaching Certification Program. Prior to his work as academic director at Ohio State, John served 20 years in learning, development and talent management in industry, a journey that started by leading international tours for Wynton Marsalis and the J@zz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He holds a MBA from Columbia Business School and Doctorate from Case Western Reserve. John’s Coaching website: https://www.jschaffner.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjschaffner/ Ohio State’s Fisher Coaching Program: https://fisher.osu.edu/people/schaffner.50 Columbia 3CP Coaching Certification: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/coachingcertification/ John’s blog post on Coaching vs mentorship: https://fisher.osu.edu/blogs/leadreadtoday/blog/coaching-vs-mentorship Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  Ep 15 - Wala Loubani, CEO of Coachendo: Making Career Coaching Accessible

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  Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Wala Loubani is CEO and Co-Founder of Coachendo, a service that seeks to dramatically democratize coaching through AI technology -- and has been named one of the most promising businesses in Sweden. We discuss the key moments in her journey: how she went from being rejected by Google to startup founder; what made her hard work and smarts come to fruition; and how she’s now taking that idea to help others, through Coachendo. How diversity can drive innovation Coachendo gives talented people the space to grow Presenting your ideas in ways others can understand Her challenges in finding a position after college Innovation is risky Ways Coachendo would have helped Wala in the past How virtual coaching works Biggest reason talented people leave companies Overcoming an unfair system through soft skills People need to vent Why and how she launched Coachendo Growing through our phones Build something you are passionate about – then ask for advice from others Underestimated benefits of working in sales Entrepreneurship and parenting Breaking away from standardized programs The reason Coachendo focuses on remote workers BIO AND LINKS: Wala Loubani is the Co-founder and CEO of Coachendo, a service that uses AI technology to provide personalized career coaching. Her startup was recently named one of the most promising businesses in Sweden. Prior to founding Coachendo, Wala worked in multiple managerial roles at Marin Software and Google. She holds a Bachelor and multiple Masters degrees from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and completed executive education at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business (LEAD program). Website: https://coachendo.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walaloubani/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/loubaniwala Wala’s Medium article: How I went from rejected to Google to a startup founder mingling with royalty Antler: https://www.antler.co/ Michael’s Forbes article: Manage your career like a top sales rep Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  Ep 14 - Celine Teoh, CEO Coach: Harnessing small signals, vulnerability and conflict

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  Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: https://changwenderoth.com/ SHOW NOTES: Celine Teoh, CEO Coach, provides a soft skills masterclass: what senior executives most need to watch out for -- and how to make those skills become habits. We discuss how to influence without authority, the relationship between interpersonal dynamics and power, and what she has learned from coaching senior leaders. Celine is a lethal weapon (literally!) Valuing the soft skills in business “Catch small signals” Practicing your ABCs (anchor, behavior and celebration) Minority representation in the C-Suite Two techniques to ensure you and your ideas are heard Allies, mentors and ideas that benefit the team Interpersonal dynamics (“touchy-feely”) vs power Why effective leaders need to be empathetic - but what to watch out for Following the 15% rule with vulnerability Conflict is a great way to build relationships What makes coaching CEOs unique? Bringing a combination of support and challenge to her work BIO AND LINKS: Celine Teoh, CEO Coach based in Silicon Valley, specializes in making soft skills practical and draws upon her extensive experience driving results with Fortune 500 companies. She spent over 15 years in banking and consulting with McKinsey and global retailer GAP, and holds a Bachelor of Science from the London School of Economics and an MBA from Stanford Business School. Website: https://www.celineteoh.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celineteoh/ Agnes Le, Executive Coach: www.Agnesle.com Michael’s Linkedin Post: Schwarzman Scholars Stanford GSB Interpersonal Dynamics course: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/experience/learning/leadership/interpersonal-dynamics Jeff Pfeffer: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/jeffrey-pfeffer Carol Robin’s book: Connect - Building Exceptional Relationships Mochary Method: https://mocharymethod.com/ MIT study: Why East Asians but not South Asians are underrepresented in leadership positions in the United States Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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