Young and Profiting with Hala Taha YAP Media Network

Ginni Rometty was often the only woman in her engineering classes. But, she was determined to excel in a male-dominated field and eventually became the first female CEO of IBM. Her trailblazing leadership revitalized the company and set new standards for women in tech and business. In this episode, Ginni shares her best insights on leadership, resilience, and the importance of being in service of a greater purpose. 

Ginni Rometty is the former president, chairman, and CEO of IBM. She led the company through significant transformations and advocated for diversity and inclusion in tech. She is also the author of Good Power, a Wall Street Journal bestseller.

In this episode, Hala and Ginni will discuss:
- How Ginni turned tough situations into positive power
- The need for leaders to have ‘good power’
- The five principles of ‘good power’
- Why loving conflict can be good
- The importance of never striving for perfection
- Why continuous learning is key to success
- The difference between a job and a career
- Why you must reframe how you think about risk
- The responsible use of technology
- Why leaders must inspire and not force
- And other topics… 

Ginni Rometty is the former chairman, president, and CEO of IBM, and the first woman to hold the position. She led IBM's transformation, building a $21 billion hybrid cloud business and establishing the company’s leadership in AI, quantum computing, and blockchain. She co-chairs OneTen, aiming to upskill and promote one million Black Americans by 2030. Ginni is the author of Good Power and was named Fortune's #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row. Today, she continues her influence through board positions and advocacy for ethical technology use.

Connect With Ginni:
Ginni’s Bio: https://www.ibm.com/history/ginni-rometty 
Ginni’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnirometty/ 
Ginni’s Twitter: https://x.com/ginnirometty?lang=en 
Ginni’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginnirometty/?hl=en 
Ginni’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinniRometty/ 

Resources Mentioned:
Ginni’s Book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Power-Leading-Positive-Change/dp/1647823226 

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Despite being a successful social scientist for nearly three decades, Arthur Brooks realized that he was missing the boat on personal happiness. He decided to apply his expertise to develop a strategy for living a happier life. So he quit his job and devoted himself to the pursuit of happiness. In this YAPClassic episode, Hala talks to Arthur about building true happiness.
 
Arthur Brooks is a behavioral social scientist with a focus on human happiness. He is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Build the Life You Want, co-written with Oprah Winfrey.
 
In this episode, Hala and Arthur will discuss:
- Arthur’s journey from gloom to happiness
- Why a spiral-pattern career will make you happier
- How he met and started working with Oprah
- The four types of career patterns
- Why Americans struggle with happiness
- The three key ingredients to happiness
- Why happiness is not a feeling
- The difference between enjoyment and pleasure
- How hard work leads to more satisfaction
- How to judge less
- Why you need unhappiness
- And other topics…

Arthur Brooks is a behavioral social scientist specializing in human happiness. He holds the William Henry Bloomberg professorship at Harvard Kennedy School and is a Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School. Arthur is a bestselling author, with his latest book, Build the Life You Want, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey. He also hosts the How to Build a Happy Life podcast, writes for The Atlantic, and was the subject of the 2019 Netflix documentary The Pursuit, named one of Variety’s Best Documentaries on Netflix. In addition, he was selected as one of Fortune’s 50 World’s Greatest Leaders.
 
Connect with Arthur:
Arthur’s Website: https://arthurbrooks.com/
Arthur’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-c-brooks/
Arthur’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/arthurbrooks
Arthur’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/
Arthur’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/
Arthur’s Podcast, How to Build a Happy Life with Arthur Brooks: https://arthurbrooks.com/podcast/

Resources Mentioned:
Arthur’s Book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, co-written with Oprah Winfrey: https://www.amazon.com/Build-Life-You-Want-Science/dp/0593545400 
Arthur’s Articles in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/arthur-c-brooks/
Take the PANAS quiz: https://arthurbrooks.com/build 

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At his first sales job, Jeremy Miner sold home security systems door-to-door. But he soon saw that the company’s traditional sales scripts were ineffective. So, he changed his approach to create curiosity. The result? Clients were more interested, less resistant, and more likely to buy. In this episode, Jeremy explains the neuroscience behind sales and breaks down his innovative Neuro-Emotional Persuasion Questioning (NEPQ) model, which helps prospects convince themselves to buy. 

Jeremy Miner is the founder and CEO of 7th Level, a global sales training company. His Neuro-Emotional Persuasion Questioning (NEPQ) model uses psychology to help salespeople understand and influence customers to improve sales.

In this episode, Hala and Jeremy will discuss:
- The neuroscience of selling
- The three modes of the NEPQ model
- The power of language in sales conversations
- How to get prospects to sell themselves 
- How to trigger curiosity in prospects
- Jeremy’s effective follow-up script
- The right questions to ask in sales calls
- Uncovering problems through effective questioning
- The importance of social media presence in sales 
- How to avoid fight-or-flight responses
- And other topics… 

Jeremy Miner is the founder and CEO of 7th Level, a global sales training company known for its innovative approach to sales. His Neuro-Emotional Persuasion Questioning (NEPQ) model uses behavioral science and psychology to improve sales outcomes by understanding and influencing customer behavior. With over two decades of experience in sales, Jeremy has trained more than 100,000 salespeople across various industries. He is a top 1% income earner in direct sales and has consistently exceeded sales targets throughout his career. Jeremy is also a sought-after keynote speaker and hosts the popular podcast, Closers are Losers. His book, The New Model of Selling: Selling to an Unsellable Generation, is a Wall Street Journal bestseller. 

Connect With Jeremy:
Jeremy’s Website: https://www.7thlevelhq.com/ 
Jeremy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyleeminer/ 
Jeremy’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyleeminer 
Jeremy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyleeminer 
Jeremy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.miner.52 
Jeremy’s Podcast, Closers are Losers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/closers-are-losers-with-jeremy-miner/id1534365100 

Resources Mentioned:
Jeremy’s Book, The New Model of Selling: Selling to an Unsellable Generation: https://www.amazon.com/New-Model-Selling-Unsellable-Generation/dp/1636980112 
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034 

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Hala Taha became a successful CEO and founder at a young age by mastering LinkedIn and sales. She has driven significant growth for her $5M company using LinkedIn's networking features and Pipedrive's CRM capabilities. In this episode, Hala shares her top LinkedIn content strategies, DM tactics, and how to use Pipedrive to manage all your communications in one place.

In this episode, Hala will discuss: 
- Why LinkedIn is primed for sales
- How people sell on LinkedIn
- LinkedIn profile optimization for maximum visibility
- Effective LinkedIn DM strategies
- Pipedrive's new LinkedIn integration for streamlining sales 
- Automation in Pipedrive CRM
- How to create high-converting LinkedIn content
- Interest relevancy on LinkedIn
- Niche vs. broad content strategies
- How to use polls to qualify leads
- Best practices for including links in posts
- Hot LinkedIn features for 2024
- And other topics…

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Resources Mentioned:
Pipedrive Full Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGt2shUOt8E

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In broadcast school, 30-something-year-old Ken Coleman stood out in a class filled with students 10 years younger. But he was a man on a mission. Leaving behind his soul-sucking job and political ambitions, he pursued broadcasting despite fears and self-doubt. Ken worked for free and endured many humbling moments to build a fulfilling career as a nationally syndicated radio show host. In this episode, he offers insights into discovering your dream career by leveraging your unique talents, passions, and mission.

Ken Coleman is a career expert and bestselling author known for his practical advice on finding meaningful work. He’s a regular co-host on The Ramsey Show and the host of The Ken Coleman Show. 

In this episode, Hala and Ken will discuss:
- Ken's early career struggles
- Practical steps to discover your dream career
- Why you must align your talents, passions, and mission
- Trial and error in finding the right career path
- Tips for continuous personal and professional growth
- The impact of AI on the future job market
- Finding meaning in work for personal fulfillment
- The power of proximity for achieving career goals
- Why it's never too late to pursue a new career 
- Strategies for improving employee retention 
- And other topics… 

Ken Coleman is a bestselling author and host of The Ken Coleman Show, a nationally syndicated radio show that helps individuals discover their dream jobs and live fulfilling careers. Known as America's Career Coach, he also co-hosts The Ramsey Show, providing practical career advice to millions. He has authored books like The Proximity Principle and his latest, Get Clear Career Assessment. Ken regularly speaks on personal development, career advancement, and leadership across the country.

Connect With Ken:
Ken’s Website: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ken-coleman 
Ken’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kencoleman-/ 
Ken’s Twitter: https://x.com/KenColeman 
Ken’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kencoleman/ 
Ken’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenColemanShow/ 
Ken’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheKenColemanShow 
Ken’s Podcast, The Ken Coleman Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-ken-coleman-show/id1274217512 

Resources Mentioned:
Ken’s Books:
Get Clear Career Assessment: Find the Work You're Wired to Do: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Clear-Career-Assessment-Youre/dp/B0CSCY1CH5 
From Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love: https://www.amazon.com/Paycheck-Purpose-Clear-Path-Doing/dp/1942121539 
The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love: https://www.amazon.com/Proximity-Principle-Proven-Strategy-Career/dp/0978562038 
TED Talk by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, “Flow, the Secret to Happiness:” https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness 

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Jenna Kutcher unexpectedly felt empty after she hit her goal of six figures as a wedding photographer. Burnt out, she cut her workload in half to reclaim her time and happiness. As a result, she reignited her creativity and inadvertently built a million-dollar business. Now, she is the ultimate entrepreneur slash mom, managing several income streams without sacrificing her peace of mind. In today’s episode, Jenna shares some actionable advice and entrepreneurial wisdom that helped her figure out her direction.

Jenna Kutcher is a successful entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and author of How Are You, Really? She hosts the top-rated Goal Digger podcast, which offers practical business advice.
 
In this episode, Hala and Jenna will discuss:
- Turning a $300 camera into a million-dollar business
- How she built a hit podcast from her spare closet
- How to keep your team lean and focused
- Authenticity in business and life
- How perfection can turn into procrastination
- When to rest and not quit
- How she balances multiple income streams
- The role of intuition in business success
- Jenna's journey to work-life harmony
- The impact of personal values on success
- And other topics…
 
Jenna Kutcher is a successful entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and social media influencer. She initially gained prominence as a wedding photographer, transforming a $300 Craigslist camera into a successful business. She is best known as the host of The Goal Digger podcast, a top-rated show that offers practical business advice. She is also the author of the bestselling book How Are You, Really?
 
Connect with Jenna:
Jenna’s Website: https://jennakutcher.com/
Jenna’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennakutcher/
Jenna’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jennakutcher
Jenna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennakutcher/
Jenna’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenna.kutcher/

Resources Mentioned:
Jenna's Podcast, The Goal Digger: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-goal-digger-podcast/id1178704872
Jenna’s Book, How Are You, Really?: Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09G6SVK5V/

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