Writing & Influence

Tired of your expertise staying hidden? "Writing & Influence," hosted by Elaine Acker, features interviews with accomplished writers and empowers business executives to confidently unleash their thought leadership through compelling content. Discover how to trust your instincts, silence your inner critic, and publish content that truly showcases your unique value. Each episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build your influence and grow your business using the power of words. Ready to turn your expertise into impact? Learn how to transform your knowledge into a powerful content strategy that leads to real results—all with the help from Elaine and her guests!

Writing & Influence is a arts podcast hosted by Elaine Acker, with 25 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.

Elaine Acker hosts Writing & Influence, a arts show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  Designing Your Voice: From Corporate Guardrails to Entrepreneurial Freedom

  Nov 13, 202525 minS0

  <p><b>🎙️ Writing & Influence</b></p><p>Episode Title: Designing Your Voice: From Corporate Guardrails to Entrepreneurial Freedom<br><br></p><p>Guest: Kristiana Corona – Design Leader, Coach, and Entrepreneur</p><p> Host: Elaine Acker</p><p><br>✨ Episode Highlights</p><p><br>In this episode, Kristiana Corona shares her journey from corporate leadership to building a purpose-driven brand and coaching business. With experience at Amazon and a background in UX design, Kristiana dives into how writing, design thinking, and even AI can help you lead with clarity and communicate with intention.</p><p>Whether you're navigating a big career pivot or...

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  Episode #24

  Beyond Performance: How to Show Up Authentically in Your Brand and Life with Lisa McGuire

  Oct 9, 202542 minS0

  <p>Beyond Performance: How to Show Up Authentically in Your Brand and Life with Lisa McGuire<br><br></p><p>🔗 Episode Summary:</p><p>In this episode, Elaine sits down with Lisa McGuire, an Authenticity Architect and Reinvention Strategist, to explore what it truly means to build a brand — and a life — rooted in identity, not performance. Lisa shares her Four Rs framework for rediscovering your voice, insights on journaling as a tool for transformation, and how Human Design can help you operate in alignment with your true self.</p><p>Whether you're building a business, creating content, or navigating a perso...

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  Episode #23

  An epic journey with Christine Sadry

  Sep 25, 202536 minS0

  <p>An epic journey with Christine Sadry<br> <br>Summary </p><p>Christine Sadry discusses her memoir “Thirteen Years Lost” which chronicles her journey from leaving Poland at age nine to becoming a UN diplomat. She shares her experiences of early trauma, including losing her mother at five and a difficult adoption in America, followed by a thirteen-year separation from her family. The conversation explores her remarkable career at the UN, including working in war zones, learning to drive tanks, and meeting her husband in Mozambique. Throughout the interview, Sadry emphasizes the importance of taking risks, embracing opportunities, and the heal...

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  Episode #22

  Ta-Da! Leadership: How Joy, Improv, and Celebration Fuel Better Teams with Joel Zeff

  Sep 11, 202540 minS0

  <p>Ta-Da! Leadership: How Joy, Improv, and Celebration Fuel Better Teams with Joel Zeff<br><br>What happens when you bring laughter, improv, and a whole lot of heart into leadership? You get Joel Zeff. In this episode, Joel joins Elaine Acker to talk about the power of “Ta-Da!” moments, how celebration drives confidence, and why fun is not just nice to have—it’s essential to great leadership.</p><p>From the improv stage to the keynote spotlight, Joel shares how small wins, positive support, and ownership can transform the way we lead and collaborate. Plus, he pulls back the curt...

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  Episode #21

  Go For No: Rewriting the Rules of Rejection with Andrea Waltz

  Aug 28, 202527 minS0

  <p>Go For No: Rewriting the Rules of Rejection with Andrea Waltz</p><p>Andrea Waltz discusses the 25th anniversary sequel to her bestselling book Go For No and explores how embracing rejection leads to success. She shares insights about the new book’s storyline featuring a 20-year-old protagonist, discusses the evolution of the Go For No philosophy, and offers practical advice about overcoming fear of rejection. The conversation covers publishing insights, storytelling techniques, and how the principles apply beyond sales to areas like education, leadership, and personal growth.</p><p>Guests<br>• Andrea Waltz - Co-author of the bestselling book...

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