Work Relationships Matter (WRM)
Everyone has a story about office politics gone wrong. I want to share stories about people who are getting in right. My introductory show was a monologue in which I explained what I do, who I am, who I help, how I help and why I focus on work relationships (office politics). Subsequent shows will be dialogues featuring guests who will share stories about their backgrounds; including how they got started as well as setbacks, successes and guiding principles that helped them succeed as bosses, employees and entrepreneurs. I am a Certified Life Coach who helps leaders manage office politics the “right way”. Office politics is present in most organizations. Like money or other resources, it is neither good nor bad. What matters is how it is used. My show will provide insights, techniques, and strategies that can be used to enhance work relationships and productivity. I am The Edward Jones, Certified Life Coach who helps leaders manage office politics the “right way”. I am the founder and CEO of ProDestinyCoaching. My book, Office Politics the Right Way: 7 Principles to Create Win-Win Relationships in the Workplace, can be found on Amazon. For more information about me check out my website: www.prodestinycoaching.com
Episodes
April 22, 2024 • 54 mins
Beth Hassett, WEAVE CEO, grew up in a performing arts family. Both of her parents were actors. She did a few on-stage performances but was more interested in marketing and promotions. However, her real passion was helping disadvantaged and underserved communities. WEAVE is the primary provider of crisis intervention services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking. Beth used her marketing and promotio...
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April 15, 2024 • 52 mins
Portia High, Real Estate Professional, had an ideal childhood. She was raised by two loving grandparents. She learnt warmth and compassion from her grandmother and purpose and discipline from her grandfather. Her extended family and friends are nurturing and supportive. She had her first child when she was a freshman in college which could have been a setback. However, Portia and her grandmother made a pact. Her grandmother agreed...
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April 8, 2024 • 55 mins
Alex Rachal, Commercial Account Executive, at West Coast Fire and Water, was born to be a salesperson. After graduation from college, he joined an Enterprise rental sales team. He like so many former college athletes was recruited by that firm because it values their competitive nature, discipline and drive. While the work was stimulating the pay was stagnating. He sold financial products for a while, but it wasn’t as lucrative as...
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March 18, 2024 • 57 mins
Angie Rivera married young raised her children and then went back to college to fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher. Rather than provide class room instruction, she went to her students’ homes to teach them and provide life skills. Her clientele were Mexican immigrants. In addition to teaching her course load, she had to help non-Spanish speaking instructors by translating subject matter for them. Being bi-lingual and bi-cultur...
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March 11, 2024 • 60 mins
Quentin Foster, Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs at H Cycle LLC, was in foster care until he was 17 years old. Like a lot of children in the foster care system, he moved frequently. While that was less than ideal, that helped him build relationships quickly and navigate effectively in diverse communities. His story underscores my podcast tagline: “Relationships work for those who work on them..” Just before aging out ...
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March 5, 2024 • 59 mins
Myles Taylor’s father was a disc jockey and musician as was his grandfather. As a result, he grew up listening to rhythm and blues and jazz. He played in his high school and college bands. Those experiences taught him teamwork and discipline. He is using those lessons to hone his leadership skills and guide his life. He is an accomplished musician and educator. His band is touring locally and just dropped it’s first album last week...
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February 26, 2024 • 53 mins
Edward Jones is a Certified Life Coach,Podcast Host and Blogger. He worked in the public and private sectors. In this podcastepisode he discusses how risks, mistakes, failures and successes are connected.He states that we have to take risks to learn and grow. In fact, not takingrisks is a risk because life and work are dynamic. Either people operateproactively to get what they desire or react to whatever comes their way. Heencourag...
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February 12, 2024 • 61 mins
Bentley and Tiffany Callender, co-owners of Callender Insurance Services. As a student in college, Bentley got an internship with an insurance company. After graduating he worked for a couple of insurance firms. With an appreciable number of years of work experience, he started Bentley Callender Insurance Services. Tiffany got a work permit at 15 years of age and worked as a tamale cart vender. She employed the work ethic her paren...
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February 6, 2024 • 30 mins
Shlanda Breeden, Ms. National US, Animal Advocate and Community Leader, Is a beauty queen who loves animals. She has been able to leverage pageant competitions to draw attention and secure donations for animal health care. She also helps bring joy to pet owners and (what she calls) their fir babies by starting a business called Kit Kat Poochie Party Planners. Dog lovers all over the area take advantage of the services she offers. L...
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February 6, 2024 • 29 mins
Shlanda Breeden, Ms. National US, Animal Advocate and Community Leader, always loved animals. She was known for bringing in stray cats and dogs as a child. With her support, compassion and family resources the animals were cared for until they were adopted or moved to a reputable shelter. Caring for animals continues to be her passion. She became even more compassionate when one of her dogs contracted cancer. She learned how expens...
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January 29, 2024 • 29 mins
Karl McKenzie, Co-founder of WeTourPanama, closed his notary business, sold his house and moved to Panama with the dream of opening a tour company with a business partner. After his divorce he wanted to start over. When his business partner pulled back on the project, he had to regroup. While looking for love he met a woman who was recently laid off from a touring company. After a whirlwind romance they married and startedWeTourPan...
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January 29, 2024 • 28 mins
Karl McKenzie, serial entrepreneur, son of a Jamaican immigrant, is one of the most fascinating stories I have heard. His father came to America as a stowaway on a cargo ship during the depression era. Karl learned perseverance from his father, compassion from his mother and discipline from his siblings. However, he didn’t apply those qualities until later in his life. He like some of my previous guests, heard the sound of a differ...
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January 22, 2024 • 55 mins
Alvin McClure is a retired Information Systems Manager who was a head of his time. He started working with computers long before they were mainstream. He regrets not finishing his college education but was in great demand because of his technical and computer networking skills. Although he was excellent in his vocation, he has many interests including architecture, foreign languages and music. He advocates for lifelong learning. He...
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January 9, 2024 • 33 mins
Isaac Serwanga is an Inspirational Speaker, Educational Consultant and Author. Isaac is a personable and charismatic person. He used those gifts to become a positive influence on other students, teachers and administrators in high school. As a result of his IQ, EQ and athletic ability, he earned a scholarship to Princeton University. He had his heart set on becoming a doctor. When that didn’t work out, he turned his attention to he...
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December 12, 2023 • 31 mins
Isaac Serwanga is an Inspirational Speaker, Educational Consultant and Author. He is the seventh of seven children born to his Ugandan family who move the Sacramento in 1979 to escape an oppressive dictatorship. His family didn’t have bootstraps, but they pulled themselves up with grace and determination. As a result of his academic and athletic success, Isaac earned a scholarship to an Ivy League university. Always interested in g...
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November 30, 2023 • 31 mins
Chibwe Chungu Founder and CEO of Banyan Tree Skills Academy, was born, one of ten children in Zimbabwe. Although her parents didn’t have a formal education, they worked with their children to re-enforce what they learned in the classroom. She used that foundation to excel academically. As a result of her academic success, interpersonal skills and drive, she earned scholarships and prominent positions in plant science. She spent mos...
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November 20, 2023 • 25 mins
The Edward Jones is a Certified Life Coach, host of this podcast and author of a blog also titled, Work Relationships Matter. His career spanned over thirty-five years in leadership roles in public, private and non-profit organizations. As you can imagine, he spent a lot of time in meetings. Through these experiences, he has learned how to help leaders make meetings more mission driven, goal focused and enjoyable. In this podcast, ...
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November 13, 2023 • 32 mins
George Downey grew up in a small town near Boston, Massachusetts. He had an interest in the military which led him to West Point. While there he acquired his EMS certification. He had an opportunity to become an officer but didn’t feel comfortable commanding soldiers in battle. He dropped out of the Academy and got a job on a cruise ship. During one of the excursions, he encountered an EMS team. As they departed the ship he jokingl...
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October 23, 2023 • 30 mins
Dr. Nen Huang, Holistic Coach and Aromatherapy Practitioner, is a lifelong learner because she is curious. Her journey started in China where she earned a degree in nursing. Interested in other cultures, she moved to Saudi Arabia where she worked in a medical facility for a few years. Still curious to learn about other parts of the world, she moved to the United States and landed in Sacramento where she earned more degrees. Her cur...
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September 25, 2023 • 30 mins
Joann Peterson had abusive parents and then married an abusive husband. As a result of those relationships, she was filled with self-doubt and suffered bouts of depression. Raising three children as a single parent wasn’t easy, but she wanted to give them the love and support she did not get. After they grew up and moved away, depression found her again. She felt the need to change careers from child-care to healthcare. While carin...
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