I stopped working as an employee from 9-5. Instead I became an entrepreneur. Now I can work 24/7. It's a joke I recently came across. Well, it is supposed to be a joke, but for many entrepreneurs it’s not. It’s their reality. How do you practice self-care, and self leadership? How do you lead your team through challenging times?   That’s what today's guest, Tony Martignetti, shares in my new book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs - 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced Life. It is available now wherever you buy your books.   Tony Martignetti is a leadership advisor, author, and speaker. He is the host of The Virtual Campfire podcast and the author of Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymartignett1

We often hear that conflict is a good thing, as it helps us find the best way forward. Sure, if it’s positive conflict, consciously created and facilitated. But what do we do if we find ourselves in negative conflict, at work, or in our personal lives. In business, unresolved conflict has severe consequences, like losing clients, revenue, and employees. How can we identify, address, and overcome conflict? That’s what today's guest, Jerry Fu, shares in my new book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs - 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced Life. It is available now wherever you buy your books.  Jerry is an expert in conflict resolution. He is an ICF certified coach and the founder of Adapting Leaders. www.adaptingleaders.com

The culture within a business, its company culture, is often said to be the secret sauce that cannot be copied by your competition. Culture as a competitive advantage. But what is culture exactly? And how can we create an impact culture that makes a difference?  That’s what today's guest, Angela Howard, shares in my new book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs - 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced Life. It is available now wherever you buy your books.  Angela is an organizational psychologist and culture impact strategist who builds human-centric workplaces and thriving communities alongside growth-minded leaders. Find more at https://callforculture.com

Business owners and entrepreneurs love building businesses based on values, and a sense of purpose. But before acting with purpose and direction, we must understand who we are. It's nearly impossible to act intentionally when you are unaware of your preferences, gifts, talents, or beliefs. How can we discover what’s driving us?  That’s what today's guest, Ken Keis, shares in my new book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs - 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced Life. It is available now wherever you buy your books.  Ken Keis is the CEO & President of Consulting Resource Group International Inc., which provides learning resources to individuals and development professionals across the globe. He is an internationally known speaker and consultant, and the author of Why Aren’t You More Like Me?, Deliberate Leadership, and The Quest For Purpose. https://kenkeis.com

More and more business owners are searching for a better way of doing business. They try to do the right thing while also making money. Doing well, while doing good. How can we bring these two together? How can we create value, for people, planet, and our pockets at the same time?  That’s what today's guest, Sheetal Khullar, shares in my new book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs - 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced Life. It is available now wherever you buy your books.  Sheetal is a business strategist passionate about sustainable development and impact. Her expertise lies in defining growth and ESG strategies, based on the 3E model she created. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheetalkhullar

Building a high performance organisation - that’s the dream. A business where everyone is fully engaged, passionate, and driven by achieving success together. Entrepreneurs and business leaders can’t just lean back and watch this type of culture emerge. They must lead the way. What are the components to look out for, nurture, and shape?   That’s what today's guest Terry Jackson shares in my new book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs - 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced Life. It is vailable now wherever you buy your books.  Terry is an executive advisor, speaker, and organizational consultant. He is a member of the prestigious Marshall Goldsmith 100coaches and was chosen by Thinkers50 as a Top 50 Leader in Executive Coaching. Terry has written the books “Transformational Thinking” and “Co-Creation Leadership”. www.jcgconsultinggroup.com

Every time someone says the phrase ‘work-life balance’ I cringe. As if two separate elements - work and life - needed to be balanced. As if work wasn’t part of life, but something else. There is just 'life balance' we can achieve. The question is what can we do to actively create this balance?  That’s what today's guest, Teresa Quinlan, shares in my new book,  Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs - 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced Life. It is available now wherever you buy your books.  Teresa is a certified executive coach, facilitator, speaker, and consultant. She has co-authored the book, You Belong Here: HumansFirst Stories.  www.iqeqtq.com

Some of the most difficult questions for many businesses are: how should we price our products and services? What is the ideal price? How do we avoid leaving money on the table? There is often a large profit potential that businesses leave untouched because they don’t know enough about pricing. But where do you even begin and how can you determine the ideal price?  That’s what today's guest, Hermann Simon, shares in my new book,  Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs - 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced Life. It is available now wherever you buy your books.  Hermann Simon is the Founder of global consulting firm Simon-Kucher & Partners. He is one of the most important management thinkers in the world and has published more than 35 books, including the global bestsellers Hidden Champions and Power Pricing. https://hermannsimon.com

Disruption causes different feelings, and is often seen as a bad thing, because we don’t like being disrupted. How can we help people embrace disruption, to find the positive in it? That’s what today's guest, Charlene Li, shares in my new book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs - 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced Life. It is available now wherever you buy your books.   Charlene is an expert on digital transformation strategy and disruptive leadership. She has authored six books, including the New York Times bestseller, Open Leadership, and her latest book, The Disruption Mindset. www.charleneli.com

Welcome, my name is Alex Brueckmann. This is a companion podcast named after my new book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs. Listen to the originial voices of world-class experts who contributed their wisdom to the book.  Whether you are a corporate leaders or a small business owner, each episode will hold specific insights on a particular topic, from mission-critical hard skills, to leadership, culture, and impact, to self care. The book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs, is available wherever you love buying books.  I invite you to download a free chapter from my website.