Synopsis
Play Your Position is a fun, high energy show built on conversations between host/author/entrepreneur Mary Lou Kayser and todays most fascinating thought leaders using a football theme designed to help you discover new insights about showing up, being more of yourself, and winning on lifes great playing field. Guests are leaders who come from business, the arts, sports, education, entertainment, music, technology, personal development and coaching -- just to name a few of the many backgrounds represented on the show. Whether you are building a business of your own or working for a company, you will walk away inspired from each episode with new strategies for running the ball of your business, life and/or career into the end zone faster, more confidently, and with a big smile on your face. Get show notes, Mary Lous latest tips, and submit your questions in our private PYP community (free) at: www.pyppodcast.com Mary Lou Kayser is the founder of The Kingfisher Experience and has dedicated her professional life to helping people use writing and storytelling to favorably navigate change in a demanding marketplace. She is a popular speaker and workshop facilitator on topics including leadership and technology, personal branding, and writing and publishing. To inquire about having Mary Lou speak at your next event, visit http://maryloukayser.com/contact/
Episodes
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342: All Systems Go
05/01/2021 Duration: 14minIt's a really good day when all the links work and go where they're supposed to. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! ***EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW AVAILABLE FOR Elevate Your Expertise™ Leadership Mastery Program for Women!*** Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exceptional leader. Put yourself on the top o
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341: Dear 2020
04/01/2021 Duration: 09minToday's episode kicks off another fantastic year of content here at the Play Your Position Podcast. I was inspired by Jenny Davis from ep. no. 315 who challenged me in December with the following question: If 2020 were a person, what would you like to say to it? I decided to write a letter which I share with you here. Enjoy! = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! ***EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW AVAILABLE FOR Elevate Your Expertise™ Leadership Mastery Program for Women!*** Here are a few ways I can help you: Share
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340: What's Next for 2021
31/12/2020 Duration: 21minPredictions, end-of-the-year thoughts, and of course some inspiration for the new year are packed into today's episode. Enjoy! = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! ***EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW AVAILABLE FOR Elevate Your Expertise™ Leadership Mastery Program for Women!*** Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exce
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339: Russ Stephens on Why Offering the Lowest Price for Your Products and Services Can Backfire
30/12/2020 Duration: 51minToday’s guest is Russ Stephens, co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a leading business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Since 2014 he has been helping builders double the size of their businesses through profitable growth. The Association Of Professional Builders excels in providing cutting-edge systems, world-class support, and sales & marketing training to the construction industry. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to
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338: This Site Can't Be Reached
23/12/2020 Duration: 20minReflections on the things that make us go “D’oh!” and other end of 2020 unfortunate events, discombobulations, and bewilderments. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! ***EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW AVAILABLE FOR Elevate Your Expertise™ Leadership Mastery Program for Women!*** Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an e
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337: Jeremy Segal on Pushing Past Barriers to Share Your Voice in a Bigger Way
18/12/2020 Duration: 41minWhat's so cool about today's guest Jeremy Segal is how open and honest he is about his journey to becoming more visible online. Our conversation takes you behind the scenes of Jeremy's path to building several successful businesses as well as taking ownership of his expertise in a bigger way so that others can benefit from what he knows. Jeremy has successfully launched businesses in Blockchain, Software (SaaS), Automotive Importation, UAV (Drone), and eCommerce. He has grown over 200,000 social followers in his latest business, completely behind the scenes. He is on a mission to help people share in the biggest possible way, doing his best to help enable and inspire people to go bigger with their voices, especially thought leaders, as they often have the expertise but can lack the reach to make the impact they want. He hosts the podcast Why Influence and since March 2020, he’s hosted a weekly meetup of influencers -- facilitating that meet up every week. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together an
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336: Self-Education
12/12/2020 Duration: 10minThe difference between formal education and self-education and why it matters. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exceptional leader. Say yes to yourself -- watch this video that takes you inside the space of moving toward the next best version of you. Buy one of my books
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335: Chelsea Martin on How to Boost Your Sales and Marketing Efforts with Cookies
10/12/2020 Duration: 52minGetting noticed in a noisy world is a challenge. What works? What doesn't? Today's guest Chelsea Martin may just have found a solution for anyone looking to add a personal touch to your sales and marketing efforts without breaking the bank. Chelsea Martin is a Co-Owner of Noms Bake Shop, the industry expert in corporate gifting that leaves a lasting impression with clients, partners, and prospects. In a noisy world of email marketing and forgettable corporate tchotchkes, Chelsea’s team at Noms Bake Shop provides a premium solution to corporate and personal gifting that delights clients and showcases your brand. Chelsea is dedicated to helping companies make an impact with premium customized gifts that will actually be enjoyed. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, si
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334: Andy Buyting on Getting the Most out of Your Content Marketing Efforts
02/12/2020 Duration: 40minAndy Buyting is the founder of Tulip Media Group. He is a leader in thought leadership and content marketing. His “integrated content” strategy has served both himself and his clients exceedingly well. You might recognize his name from being a part of the 3 CEOs troop who were on the show earlier this spring. Andy has delivered countless keynote presentations and workshops to entrepreneurs, business leaders, and marketers all over North America. His audiences leave his keynote addresses with a better understanding of their true brand and the value they hold in the eye of their customers. They also leave with easy to execute content marketing strategies that can be immediately integrated into their marketing. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passi
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333: Kim Daly on Creating Financial Freedom through Franchising
27/11/2020 Duration: 46minMost towns these days are dotted with all sorts of businesses that are part of the franchising business model. Just about everything you can think of can be franchised -- from food to car repair to crafting supplies. Chances are good you have shopped at a franchise at least once this year and in turn, helped out a local business owner. Ever wonder about the people who choose to own franchises or what it takes to decide which franchise is the right franchise? Why do some franchises work out while others close their doors? In today's episode, you will get an inside look at the world of franchising from my guest, Kim Daly. Kim has spent the last 20 years helping people achieve financial freedom by enabling them to find the perfect franchise opportunities. Her skill for matching a client’s background, interests, skills, finances, and life goals to the ideal opportunity has made her one of the top franchise consultants in the country. Enjoy the show! = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another upli
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332: Walking the Path between Fear and Freedom
25/11/2020 Duration: 06minA short story about a tough lesson I learned the summer when I was ten. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exceptional leader. Say yes to yourself -- watch this video that takes you inside the space of moving toward the next best version of you. Buy one of my books on
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331: Charlie Mechem on Using Anecdotes for Connecting and Communicating with Power
22/11/2020 Duration: 38minCharlie Mechem’s remarkable business career spans six decades and includes stints as a lawyer, a business executive heading up the Taft Broadcasting empire, and the Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Charlie is a consummate storyteller, and he uses his great deal of experience, wisdom, and joy to help professionals become more engaging speakers. His book, Total Anecdotal, and podcast, 15 Minutes with Charlie, were made to share his insights and help readers and listeners become better presenters. Charlie Mechem is the most senior member of Team PYP -- at 90 years young, he is still going strong and proves age is just a number. Listen to this delightful conversation between me and Charlie. You're going to be inspired! = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business,
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330: Christine Miller on Building Your Opportunity Pipeline in an On-Demand World
19/11/2020 Duration: 45minChristine Miller is a goal-oriented sales executive with extensive experience in sales and marketing. She is a highly motivated, customer-focused trainer and coach, who excels at building and structuring sales organizations. Her style is inspirational, high-energy, and collaborative. With more than 15 years of experience in media and marketing, Chris knows how to build an opportunity pipeline while maximizing the client’s sales and marketing potential. She is highly motivated with expertise in business development, client management, content writing, sales training, and social media. The scope of her experience has spanned virtually all aspects of sales, marketing, advertising, as well as management, and team building. As a sales consultant and coach, Christine has worked with a variety of businesses in the legal, non-profit, start-up, finance, SaaS, and real estate industries. In addition to her consulting work, Christine spent many years as a Director of Sales in the corporate world, working for Sison Broad
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329: Flipping the Switch
16/11/2020 Duration: 22minCould 2020 turn out to be the best year ever? = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exceptional leader. Say yes to yourself -- watch this video that takes you inside the space of moving toward the next best version of you. Buy one of my books on Amazon and leave me a 5-star
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328: Gregg Ward on the Rewards of Being a Respectful Leader
10/11/2020 Duration: 48minGregg Ward is a management consultant, trainer, coach, and the founder and executive director of the Center for Respectful Leadership, who is on a mission to help leaders and their organizations develop their skills around respectful leadership, emotional intelligence, and executive presence. Using skills and techniques from his professional training in Live Theater, Gregg began his career as a specialist trainer for the NYPD. Since then, he’s developed and delivered thousands of keynote addresses, experiential learning programs, and executive coaching sessions for Fortune 100 & 500 organizations around the world, including ADP, Harley-Davidson, Kaiser Permanente, Kraft Foods, Siemens, the University of California, the US Navy, and Warner Bros. Studios. He’s here to share some of the key insights outlined in his bestselling book The Respectful Leader. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, releva
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327: Update on My "Unsubscribe Jar" Experiment + Other Goodies
06/11/2020 Duration: 18minHow much money is in the jar on my desk one week later after I committed to putting a quarter in the jar for every email list I unsubscribe from? Find out on today's episode, along with what horror movies can teach us about being great leaders. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to be
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326: Laura Noel on How to Live a Focused and Fulfilling Life
04/11/2020 Duration: 43minIf you’re like most high-performing leaders, you’re tired of being pulled in multiple directions with zero time left for yourself. As a Certified Proctor Gallagher Coach and 27-year military leader, Laura Noel helps high-performers live empowered, fulfilling lives all while achieving their highest potential. She helps leaders focus on what really matters, so they can stop feeling out-of-control, become more effective with their time, and spend more time discovering doing what they love. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you liste
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325: On Grief
02/11/2020 Duration: 17minNot enough of us are talking about grief and more of us need to be. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exceptional leader. Say yes to yourself -- watch this video that takes you inside the space of moving toward the next best version of you. Buy one of my books on Amaz
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324: New Stuff, Last Day, UNLIMITED
28/10/2020 Duration: 09minGetting to inbox zero when the offers just keep on coming. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exceptional leader. Say yes to yourself -- watch this video that takes you inside the space of moving toward the next best version of you. Buy one of my books on Amazon and leav
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323: The Trap of Unlimited Time and Unlimited Money
23/10/2020 Duration: 14minWhy we all secretly want boundaries and limits. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exceptional leader. Say yes to yourself -- watch this video that takes you inside the space of moving toward the next best version of you. Buy one of my books on Amazon and leave me a 5-st