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Daily Influence
Discover a world where everyone’s influence matters. Welcome to Daily Influence, co-hosted by Brian Smith, founder and managing partner at IA Business Advisors and author of the 'I in Team' series, along with IA Business Advisors Partner Gregg Brooke Koleno. Each day, Brian and Gregg craft episodes designed to elevate your influence and transform it into a force for positive and responsible influence.
Every episode is a journey through real-life experiences, transformative concepts, and…
Episodes
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491. Cracking the Code: Radical Responsibility, Resilient Living & the Anti-Collapse Mindset with David Atkinson
In this thought-provoking episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with David Atkinson, the visionary behind The Resiliency Code, a movement…
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490. Tuning into Boardroom Frequency: Aligning Influence with Strategy
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian explores the idea of "boardroom frequency"—the tone, energy, and alignment of those we rely on for critical…
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489. Hope on the Frontlines: Beth Nabors on Leading with Compassion and Courage
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Beth Nabors, Executive Director of Journeys | The Road Home, to explore the…
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488. The Influence of Presence: How Body Language Shapes Perception
In this episode of The Daily Influence, Brian explores the often-unspoken language that defines our impact—our body language. From posture and eye contact to…
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487. If I Can Do It, You Can Do It: Gigi Verrey on Creative Empowerment and Embracing Differences
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Gigi Verrey—founder of Very Smart Ideas—to explore how a limb difference became a…
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486. The Power of Quiet Influence: Leading Without Loudness
In Episode 486 of the Daily Influence, Brian explores the transformative strength of quiet influence—leadership that doesn't demand attention but earns respect…
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485. Currency of Credibility: Cindy Brom on Leading with Authenticity, Grit, and Heart
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Cindy Brom—Midwestern leader, changemaker, and affectionately known as “Gumby”…
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484. Influence vs. Likeability: What Great Leaders Choose
In Episode 484 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith tackles a leadership challenge many face but few discuss: the tension between being liked and being a…
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483. It's Never Too Late: Empowering a Global Community of Virtual Assistants with Belinda Sandor
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Belinda Sandor, affectionately known as Lady Belinda and the visionary founder…
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482. Accountability in Harmony: Aligning the Self with the Team
In this episode of The Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith revisits one of the cornerstones of leadership—accountability—but with a deeper dive into the synergy…
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481. From Pain to Power: The Psychology Behind Sustainable Wellness with Debra Duby
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Debra Duby, founder of Do Be Fit LLC, for a powerful and heartfelt conversation on what it…
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480. The Power of Humor: A Tool for Trust, Culture, and Connection
In Episode 480 of the Daily Influence, Brian explores the transformative role of humor in leadership and workplace culture. Drawing from the SMART Management…
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479. Leading with Vulnerability: Lynn Roberts on Innovation, DEI, and Empowering Entrepreneurs
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Lynn Roberts, the newly appointed Program Manager at the Pete DuPont Freedom…
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478. Leading with Responsibility: A Memorial Day Reflection
On this special Memorial Day edition of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith shares a heartfelt reflection on the true meaning of the day—not celebration, but…
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477. The Art of Letting Go: Mastering Delegation with S.M.A.R.T. Influence
In Episode 477 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores The Art of Letting Go—a powerful reframing of delegation as an act of empowerment, not abdication…
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476. Legacy in Action: Andrea Biwer on Purpose, Passion & Positive Impact
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Andrea Biwer, President of the Schaumburg Business Association, to explore the…
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475. The Bright Side of Influence: Michele Katz on Resilience, Law, and the Power of Adoption
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Michele S. Katz—intellectual property attorney, founder of Advitam IP, and…
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474. Bridging Generations: Coaching Millennial & Gen Z Leaders with Confidence and Clarity
In this enlightening episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Calle Foster, the Millennial Leadership Coach, to explore how emerging…
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473. Let Go of the “Should Life”: Lisa Giruzzi on Transformational Conversations and Leading with Curiosity
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with transformational coach and speaker Lisa Giruzzi, founder of Transformational…
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472. Overcoming Polarization: Strategies for Reconnecting with Friends and Family
In today's episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into how we can overcome the polarization that's fracturing relationships with friends, family, and…
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471. Leading in times of Uncertainty: Applying SMART Tactics for resiliance
In today's episode, Brian Smith tackles how leaders can navigate uncertainty by applying S.M.A.R.T. Management tactics. Whether facing economic instability…
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470. Creating Conscious Serendipity: Building Trust, Purpose, and Real Human Connection with Benny Mathew
In this deeply introspective and energizing episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Benny Mathew—visionary founder of Orion 3 and host…
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469. The Responsible Influence of AI: Leveraging Technology in SMART Management
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith returns from a global journey to dive into one of today’s most dynamic and debated topics—Artificial…
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468. Shed to Soar: Steph Corker on Identity, Authentic Leadership & Embracing Change
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Steph Corker, leadership strategist, former professional endurance athlete, and…
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467. From Corporate to Classroom: Building Resilient Students Through Human Connection
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Yelena Johnson—educator, advocate, and founder of Reva's Bridge—to…
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466. Turning Compassion Into Action: Jessica Merar’s Mission to Uplift Pediatric Cancer Families
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Jessica Merar, Director of the Dragonfly Foundation Chicago and a certified…
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465. No Labels, No Limits: Dorothy Wilhelm on Living Out Loud at 91
In this heartwarming and wisdom-packed episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with the unstoppable Dorothy Wilhelm, a 91-year-old…
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464. The Ripple Effect: Creating Authentic Connections That Last with Steve Harper
In this heartwarming and energizing episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Steve Harper—entrepreneur, speaker, author, and the…
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463. From Me to We: Human-Centered Leadership with Alex Draper
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Alex Draper, founder and CEO of DX Learning, to explore the powerful concept of…
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462. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Leading with Intention and Impact with Kiki Wilkinson
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Kristen “Kiki” Wilkinson, founder of Thrive Mind Collaborative and a…
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461. Joy is Fuel: Co-Creating Wellness from the Inside Out with Lauri Stern
In this uplifting episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Lauri Stern—host of The Real and The Woo podcast and founder of Custom Designed…
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460. The Magic of Micro Moments: Leading with Emotional Intelligence and Joy with Dr. Angela Brooks
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno is joined by Dr. Angela Brooks — an educator, leadership coach, and well-being advocate who has…
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459. Resilience, Faith & Financial Empowerment: Arlene Martin's Journey of Responsible Influence
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Arlene Martin, Vice President and SBA Business Development Officer at Busey Bank. With…
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458. Lifting Others Up: Practicing Ethical Family Law with Compassion | Erin Wilson
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Erin Wilson, founder of The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC. Erin shares her…
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457. Breathing New Life into Wellness: Steve Spiro on Purpose-Driven Leadership & Accessible Healing
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Steve Spiro, founder of Halotherapy Solutions, a company revolutionizing…
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456. The Power of “We”: Building Community and Hope with Elissa Kalver
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, we welcome Elissa Kalver, founder and CEO of WeGotThis.org, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that no one faces…
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455. Embracing ADHD: Leading with Curiosity, Not Judgment – A Conversation with Jorie Houlihan
In this empowering episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jorie Houlihan, a leading voice in the ADHD community and founder of the…
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454. Leading with Purpose: Aligning Passion, Leadership, and Impact with Sarah Wallace
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Sarah Wallace, a leader in customer experience strategy and passionate advocate for…
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453. Grace, Grit & Financial Clarity: Empowering Entrepreneurs with Megan Schwan
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Megan Schwan—CEO of Sidekick Accounting Services, certified Profit First…
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452. Cultivating Leadership and Responsible Influence with Paula Jenkins
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jillian Bernstein, founder of Wellness Extension, to explore how small, intentional…
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451. The Power of Micro Gratitude: Creating Meaningful Workplace Connections with Jillian Bernsteinx
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jillian Bernstein, founder of Wellness Extension, to explore how small, intentional…
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450. The Consistency Advantage: Small Steps to Big Success with Carla Birnberg
Success isn’t about grand, dramatic moments—it’s about the power of small, consistent actions over time. In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke…
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449. Lead with Laughter: Jonathan Barnes on Community, Collaboration, and Making an Impact
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Jonathan Barnes, a seasoned corporate communications and public affairs executive…
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448. Hope, Humanity, and the Power of Giving with Lily
In today’s heartwarming episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno reconnects with her dear friend of over 20 years, Lily. From their first meeting in…
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447. Finding Your Way Back to Joy: Andrea Hecht on Purpose, Pivots, and the Power of Your Voice
What if your biggest life pivots held the key to your purpose? In this heartfelt episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Andrea…
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446. From Resilience to Leadership: Michelle Saward on Unlocking Potential & Overcoming
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Michelle Saward—an industry leader who has built a thriving real estate…
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445. Connection as a Catalyst: Andre Johnson on Impact Through Listening, Leadership, and Legacy
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Andre Johnson, Fund Manager at the Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation, whose journey from…
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444. Build the Business of You: Authenticity, Systems & True Freedom
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno sits down with Erin Bradley—entrepreneur, author, and host of the Pursuing Freedom Podcast—to…
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443. Unlocking Second Chances: Empowering Lives Through Defy Ventures
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Melissa O’Dell, the Illinois Executive Director of Defy Ventures, a national…
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442. From Assistant to Partner: Cultivating Resilient Leadership in Real Estate
In today’s episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno sits down with Valerie Johnson, a trailblazer in Montana’s luxury real estate scene. Discover how…
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441. Leading with Gratitude: Inspiring Service and Community with Nicki Sutherland
In today’s episode of Daily Influence, we welcome Nicki Sutherland, Executive Director of Gratitude Generation, an organization dedicated to empowering the…
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440. Spark Your Influence: Harnessing Strengths for Authentic Leadership
In today’s Daily Influence episode, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Gallup-certified strengths coach and founder of Sparkitect Coaching Studio, Jenny…
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439. Strength at Any Age: The Power of Fitness with Eric Cohen
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Eric Cohen, a CrossFit CFL2 coach and two-time CrossFit Games athlete, to discuss…
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438. Turning Loss into Legacy: Kari-Ann Ryan’s Mission to Support Alzheimer’s Families
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes back Kari-Ann Ryan, founder of LMJ’s Lost Souls, a nonprofit dedicated to…
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437. Unlocking Potential: The Power of Authentic Influence with Tom Fowler
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Tom Fowler, a dynamic leader with a global perspective on unlocking human and…
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436. Clear Vision, Brighter Future: Dr. Veronica Kacherova on Myopia Management & Eye Health
In this enlightening episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Dr. Veronica Kacherova, also known as Dr. K, an optometrist dedicated…
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435. Embracing the Power of Being with Regina Carey: Bold Action, Presence & Influence
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with the Queen of Action, Regina Carey—an inspiring coach, speaker, and energy…
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434. From Sitcoms to Systems: Ronna Belinky’s Path to Productivity and Purpose
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Ronna Belinky, founder and CEO of Workflows by Ronna. From her early days working…
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433. Decluttering Life & Mind: The Power of Intentional Design with Brooke Milton
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Brooke Milton, founder of Edit and Design Company, to explore the profound connection…
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432. Navigating HR Tech & AI: Empowering Careers with Alex Marcus
On today’s episode of Daily Influence, we welcome Alex Marcus, CEO of Integral Recruiting Design and the visionary behind System Admin Insights. Alex is on a…