Stories With Traction

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SUMMARY: In this episode, Dr. Tracy Stewart and Matt Zaun talk about the toll that leadership can take on someone’s mental health and what they can do to combat this challenge. How does one go from being stressed to creating a vibrant company culture? Find out in this episode.
DR. TRACY STEWART BIO: Tracy is the founder of Constructive Wave Consulting, she’s a Vistage Chair, and she earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia. She has a deep understanding of leadership, systems, strategy, and the inner workings of organizations. Tracy is on a mission to empower leaders, so they can thrive in their companies and in their communities.
For more info, check out Tracy here:
https://www.constructivewaveconsulting.com/
*The “Is Your Company Ready for a Crisis?” episode that was referenced can be found here | https://storieswithtraction.buzzsprout.com/1781130/10862381-is-your-company-ready-for-a-crisis
MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.
Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.
For more info, check out Matt Zaun here:
https://youtu.be/pflQtzgP7X0
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/
https://mattzaun.com/

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SUMMARY: In this episode, Britta Blanski and Matt Zaun talk about why your employees should be sharing their stories on LinkedIn.
BRITTA BLANSKI BIO: Britta is the owner of Britta June & Co., where she focuses on LinkedIn corporate strategy and how companies can utilize the platform with their employees for maximum results.
For more info, check out Britta here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/
https://www.instagram.com/brittajuneco/
https://brittajuneandco.com/
MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.
Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.
For more info, check out Matt Zaun here:
https://youtu.be/pflQtzgP7X0
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/
https://mattzaun.com/

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SERIES: This podcast episode is a part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) series on the Stories With Traction podcast. In the series, Dan Koval and Matt Zaun will talk about the WHAT, the WHY, and the HOW regarding CSR. By utilizing the concepts shared, you can radically enhance your sales, marketing, and company culture through CSR. Enjoy these episodes!
SUMMARY: In this episode, Dan Koval and Matt Zaun talk about why Corporate Social Responsibility is so important to your business. Before you move on to the "why" make sure you listen to the "what" episode, so you have a clear understanding of what CSR is in the first place. Most companies get the "what" wrong, and it hurts their strategy. Once you have a clear grasp of what CSR is, now you can move on to the "why."
You can find the WHAT episode here | https://storieswithtraction.buzzsprout.com/1781130/10957192-part-1-what-is-corporate-social-responsibility
*After this episode, we will focus on the "how," where you can start to think about specific CSR strategies.
DAN KOVAL BIO: Currently in his 14th year at Bentley Systems, Dan Koval oversees all global corporate giving and colleague community involvement. This includes Bentley’s massive STEM grant program, which provides funds on behalf of all full-time colleagues to designate monetary support for STEM programs in their communities. In addition, Dan has spent over a decade as a "Big Brother" in the Beyond School Walls Big Brother Big Sister program, he's mentored numerous students through the Future City Competition, and he spent some time in Rwanda building a bridge over a river in a rural village.
For more info, check out Dan Koval here | https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-koval/
MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.
Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.
For more info, check out Matt Zaun here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/

SHOW NOTES:
SERIES: This podcast episode is a part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) series on the Stories With Traction podcast. In the next 3 episodes, Dan Koval and Matt Zaun will talk about the WHAT, the WHY, and the HOW regarding CSR. By utilizing the concepts shared, you can radically enhance your sales, marketing, and company culture through CSR. Enjoy these episodes!
SUMMARY: In this episode, Dan Koval and Matt Zaun talk about what Corporate Socal Responsibility is and what it is not. Most companies that have a CSR Dept. get the "what" wrong, and they waste resources. You MUST get the what piece right if you want to get the most value out of your CSR.
DAN KOVAL BIO: Currently in his 14th year at Bentley Systems, Dan Koval oversees all global corporate giving and colleague community involvement. This includes Bentley’s massive STEM grant program, which provides funds on behalf of all full-time colleagues to designate monetary support for STEM programs in their communities. In addition, Dan has spent over a decade as a "Big Brother" in the Beyond School Walls Big Brother Big Sister program, he's mentored numerous students through the Future City Competition, and he spent some time in Rwanda building a bridge over a river in a rural village.
For more info, check out Dan Koval here | https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-koval/
MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.
Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.
For more info, check out Matt Zaun here:
https://youtu.be/pflQtzgP7X0
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/
https://mattzaun.com/

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SUMMARY: In this episode, Celeste Berke Knisely and Matt Zaun talk about LinkedIn (LI) strategy and how you can position your company on LI to get incredible results.
CELESTE BERKE KNISELY BIO: Celeste is the VP of Sales, Training & Operations at TLR Consulting Group. She is on a mission to empower organizations to leverage their online authority to start more conversations that convert into referrals, increase revenue streams and create long-lasting results.
For more info, check out Celeste here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/celesteberke/
https://www.tlrconsultinggroup.com/
MATT ZAUN BIO: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.
Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.
For more info, check out Matt Zaun here:
https://youtu.be/pflQtzgP7X0
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzaun/
https://mattzaun.com/