Sharpen: The podcast for young professionals

Episode 17's guest is Jordan Harris-- the co-founder of the nation's first millennial founded and led think tank in Louisville, KY. Jordan spends time with Sharpen host Kirby to discuss the freedom to fail and the power of relationships. Jordan reminds us that we are the largest, most educated generation yet so take on the hard and good work in life to make powerful change in the world around us. Key Learnings of this episode: 1. We think about progress incorrectly and thus we think about failure in the wrong manner. 2. Young professionals-- we can't desire the 'benefits' without taking on the costs and risk. 3. Jordan is a huge fan of Carnegie's writing and emphasizes that solid relationships take time. Good things grow slow! Jordan gives us some tips to grow meaningful relationships.

What does it mean to have a 'generous mindset'? Russ Ford talks about this and much more on this episode of Sharpen. A few highlights from our time together include: 1. To be generous goes beyond our check books but does not exclude this aspect of our lives. 2. Russ shares some of the real barriers to being generous with our time, money, and wisdom. 3. Being generous starts with thinking like a barrel of monkeys, a childhood favorite toy to many. Connect with Russ: (You can reach out to him to purchase a pie from Anthony here as well) https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellford/ russford@financialguide.com Connect with Kirby: www.kirbyogreen.com

The disciplined act of listening is rarely discussed if not acted upon. In this episode of Sharpen, we hear from Wesley Cate on how he places focus on listening in his day-to-day. A few highlights include: 1. Listening from a stance of fascination and with grace. 2. Two questions he has asked that usually lead to crazy good conversations. 3. What active listening says about a person... Kirby mentioned this story on Angela Ahrendts, former CEO of Burberry: http://fortune.com/2012/06/19/angela-ahrendts-the-secrets-behind-burberrys-growth/ Connect with Wesley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-cate-87587938/ Connect with Kirby: www.kirbyogreen.com

Known as a serial entrepreneur, Todd Earwood joins us for this episode of Sharpen to talk about starting a business in the real world. A few highlights from our time together include: 1. Test your assumptions. 2. Put your best number first. 3. Stay ahead on learning for others' sake. We also talk about: The one time he sat at a board table and told the Executives that their "website was sucky"-- what the result was and what he learned. The Run Experience: http://therunexperience.com/ Connect with Todd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddearwood/ Connect with Kirby: www.kirbyogreen.com

Kirby breaks away from guest interviews to share more in-depth background of why she started the Sharpen podcast. More so, she shares the 3 lessons learned from podcasting thus far and how these are transformational for all young professionals to embrace in the workplace and beyond. 1. Treat daily conversations like a podcast for more fruitful interactions. 2. The nitty gritty things matter. 3. Everyone has a story. It's our job to discover the stories of those around us.

Janette Barnard joins us on this episode of the Sharpen podcast to discuss what she's learned about taking risk, facing adversity, and moving ahead with boldness. Listen to learn what she means by: - No one cares. (In a good way!) - Listen to your people. - Failure vs. Defeat - Meeting somewhere in the middle Connect with Janette: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janettebarnard/ Connect with Kirby: www.kirbyogreen@gmail.com

I had a blast having on my friend Lauren Paladin to chat with us about Health and Wellness. A few things I loved about our time together: 1. It's a commitment to stewardship 2. Sometimes we need to get out of our own way when it comes to fitness 3. Health is not just what you're eating but what you're thinking and saying You'll love learning from Lauren with her mantra of Commitment, Nutrition, and Grace when it comes to Health and Wellness. Connect with Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/laurenpaladin/ http://www.hoffackerfitness.com/team/ Connect with Kirby: www.kirbyogreen.com

Coaching is quite the buzz word in today's workplace but what does that really mean? What is the value? How do we think about being coaches in the workplace as young professionals? We will discuss this and much more with our guest on Sharpen, Valerie Jones. Connect with Valerie: valerie@coachingcx.com Valerie mentions the book "Essentialism" in our conversation- https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382 Connect with Kirby: www.kirbyogreen.com

In this episode, we'll hear from someone who is passionate and intentional about pursing intergenerational friendships-- Mr. Doug Wilson. A few things we discussed: - How and why he engages with 10-12 millennials in his life - What an orthogonal experience is and the value of seeking these experiences out - How all of life is and should be viewed as integrated We also discuss: - The impact of his parents on his life in the form of reading and real world advice Connect with Doug: doug@mononcapital.com Connect with Kirby: www.kirbyogreen.com

In this episode, we'll hear from business owner and entrepreneur Brian King on a topic of great interest to young professionals-- becoming your own boss. A few highlights from our conversation: - Owning a business is like being a parent or spouse: it's a true commitment - What entrepreneurship is all about (becoming vs. being an entrepreneur and much more) - Why he thinks he didn't fall into the 70% of business owners after 10 years Connect with Brian: http://briantking.com/ https://twitter.com/briantkingblog Connect with Kirby: www.kirbyogreen.com

On this episode, we'll hear from Type Science President, Codie Leath-- how Myers Briggs can be immensely insightful for young professionals. She discusses: - What is Myers Briggs? - What are the four dichotomies of Myers Briggs? - How can we use this information in the workplace? Connect with Codie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codieleath/ https://m.facebook.com/TypeScience/ Connect with Kirby: http://www.kirbyogreen.com/

How did a pre-dentistry student transition into the field of agriculture? Listen to Dipal's story on this episode of Sharpen-- why the change and what he's learned during the many career transitions. We also discuss: - Core skills for success in any field (hint, hint: Ability to learn, Communication, and Relationships) - Getting an education vs. just a degree in college - The value of robust relationships in our lives, both in and out of the workplace He also shares why he loves routine and what that looks like for him daily. Connect with Dipal: www.twitter.com/dipaljchaudhari www.linkedin.com/dipal-chaudhari-b9194b50 https://www.instagram.com/dipalchaudhari/ Connect with Kirby: www.kirbyogreen.com

We'll hear from Whitney Prescott on how to create stickiness as a young professional-- with resumes, interviews, and presentations. A few things we discussed: Resumes-- Make them quantifiable, Use a T-Chart, and Re-Categorize your experiences Interviews-- State a fact then ask a question, the 4 minute rule of interviews and the decision making process, and frame up with the past, present, and future Presentations-- The one doing the most talking is during the most learning and how she implements this in presentations We also discuss: - How to study a manager or boss (without that sounding or being creepy- Ha!) You connect with Whitney: www.dwellroam.com www.twitter.com/DwellRoam www.twitter.com/WhitPrescott www.instagram.com/whitneyprescott Connect with Kirby: www.kirbyogreen.com

"Leadership is caught, not taught." Dave Neff, President and CEO of EDGE Mentoring, shares with us the value of mentorship in the lives of young professionals. A few highlights from our conversation: - How one invite to breakfast changed his life and shaped his passion for mentoring - Disciplined Curiosity and how to utilize this framework to engage well as a mentee - How mentorship is creating a culture of intergenerational relationships We also discussed: - EDGE Mentoring - EDGEX Conference on October 6th (Go to EDGE Mentoring website to learn more about this event) - His weekly scorecards Connect with Dave and EDGE Mentoring: https://www.edgementoring.org https://www.twitter.com/dneff84 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrneff Connect with Kirby: https://www.kirbyogreen.com

Maria Montgomery Record shares with the Sharpen audience on what she's learned about personal branding through her experiences as a model, actress, and t.v. host. - You do you- learn from but don't become others. - Attitude in the workplace is key. - Joy would be her one word. - Using social media as a professional portfolio She also shares: - Traveling Expert Tips - The app she is loving right now to help her manage her business You can connect with Maria: Instagram: @mariamontgomeryr Twitter: @maria_m_r7 You can connect with Kirby: www.kirbyogreen.com