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Dawn Rasmussen on Rebuilding Your Career for Marketability

Dawn Rasmussen on Rebuilding Your Career for Marketability

Dawn Rasmussen knows that when something scares you bad enough, you should probably run towards it. And that’s what she encourages people to do when it comes to their careers.

Making a career change is scary and challenging for so many people, and this episode with Dawn Rasmussen will give you the energy and strength you need to progress or rebuild your career.

Managing Your Inner Dialogue

Managing Your Inner Dialogue

We all have an inner dialogue, and for many of us, it’s continually spewing negative thoughts. Your inner dialogue wants you to find the issues and problems in everything. Our brains have a negativity bias. For thousands of years, humans have been scanning the world for danger, and it’s wired into us as human beings.

Award-winning author and Marketing Strategist Cathey Armillas on Speaking with Passion and Heart and Leaning into What Makes You Unique

Award-winning author and Marketing Strategist Cathey Armillas on Speaking with Passion and Heart and Leaning into What Makes You Unique

Cathey Armillas is a marketing strategist, presentation coach, author of The Unbreakable Rules of Marketing, and the How to ROCK a Ted Talk program, and in this episode, she joins Greg Bell for a tell-all discussion about Cathey’s career growth, why she leans into her uniqueness and encourages other to do the same, and shares speaking tips for listeners.

10 COVID Principles to Lead and Live By

10 COVID Principles to Lead and Live By

The pandemic has impacted so many areas of our lives - health, economic, mental health, and more. Like many leaders, I realized that I needed to rethink my operating principles. During virtual keynotes I have shared my 10 COVID Principles to Lead and Live By as a model and I have encouraged leaders to develop their own.

Marc Patrick, Global Marketing Leader at Beyond Meat on work ethic, continuous learning, and not being distracted by shiny objects

Marc Patrick, Global Marketing Leader at Beyond Meat on work ethic, continuous learning, and not being distracted by shiny objects

Marc Patrick began his career as a receptionist, answering and redirecting calls, and now he’s a global brand and marketing leader at Beyond Meat.

So, how did he get here?

In this episode, you’ll hear how Marc’s work ethic and Bamboo Circle played key roles in his career growth, and why he will never stop learning and growing.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation with one of the world’s brightest marketing leaders.

Milwaukee Bucks Guard Pat Connaughton on Putting in the Work When No One is Watching and Creating a Legacy Bigger Than Himself

Milwaukee Bucks Guard Pat Connaughton on Putting in the Work When No One is Watching and Creating a Legacy Bigger Than Himself

In this episode, you will hear from Pat Connaughton, a current NBA player with the Milwaukee Bucks, and former Portland Trailblazer shooting guard on how he used an ultimatum from his dad in high school about whether to work construction or train from 9 am to 3 pm to grow his sports career in baseball and basketball.

Marcus Harvey, Founder of Portland Gear, on Brand Building, Product, Living with Anxiety, and Relationships

Marcus Harvey, Founder of Portland Gear, on Brand Building, Product, Living with Anxiety, and Relationships

In this episode, you’ll hear a detailed Water The Bamboo story featuring Portland Gear’s founder, Marcus Harvey, on what it has taken to build the brand, his passion for product, managing anxiety, and why he invests time in relationships and community.

3x Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Boxx on focusing on one thing, perfectionism, and overcoming adversity

3x Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Boxx on focusing on one thing, perfectionism, and overcoming adversity

In this episode, you’ll hear how Shannon Boxx went from a good soccer player to great, and how she learned to focus on one thing at a time in order to achieve her goals. During her professional career, Boxx also was dealing with an autoimmune disease called Lupus, and she’ll share how she has overcome that diagnosis and is still battling it.

Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Few on Building Strong Relationships and Community for Sustained Growth

Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Few on Building Strong Relationships and Community for Sustained Growth

Think about everyone in your network, team, and community--that’s your Bamboo Circle.

Our guest today, Mark Few, Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Head Coach, shares how he has built deep-rooted relationships with current and former players, their families, and the community at large to build his Bamboo Circle.

Regina Ellis on bringing joy to people in challenging times

Regina Ellis on bringing joy to people in challenging times

In this episode, hear how Regina instills joy in her organization, teams, and patient care, and how she overcame the darkest periods of her life.

Don’t miss this incredible interview with Regina Ellis, founder of the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA).

JJ Birden on Putting in the Work to Achieve Huge Goals

JJ Birden on Putting in the Work to Achieve Huge Goals

In this episode, you’ll hear JJ’s journey from torn ACL to nine years in the NFL to professional speaker and everything in between.

Don’t miss this fantastic conversation with one of the hardest working and kindest people on the planet!

Tim Morgan, CEO of Oregon/Idaho AAA on servant leadership, continuous learning, and guiding principles

Tim Morgan, CEO of Oregon/Idaho AAA on servant leadership, continuous learning, and guiding principles

Tim Morgan is the epitome of a “Bamboo Farmer.” Tim embraces the power of the team, continuous learning, and evolving, even during the most challenging times, like the current health crisis.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Tim Morgan, the CEO of AAA Oregon/Idaho, is watering his bamboo.

Don’t miss this intimate look inside of a servant leader’s thoughts on running a successful organization.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts on Culture, Process, and Team (CPT), preparation, and not being content

Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts on Culture, Process, and Team (CPT), preparation, and not being content

There is no shortage of great coaches in the NBA, but I still believe Terry Stotts to be one of the best. What he has accomplished in his career has been remarkable. In this episode, Coach Stotts shares why the Blazers organization puts so much emphasis on Culture, Process, and Team (CPT), how he first got into coaching, how he prepared his team for the bubble, and advice for listeners about dealing with losing and failure.

Don’t miss this outstanding conversation with coach Terry Stotts, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.

David Rae on patience, teamwork, and relationships during COVID-19

David Rae on patience, teamwork, and relationships during COVID-19

Just like bamboo, David Rae, has strong roots. Rae, a co-founder of 503 Media and mastermind behind TEDx Portland, shares with us the importance of having the appropriate mental state for success in leadership and business, how he developed a long-term view to everything he does in business and in life, and the challenges of strengthening relationships during the health crisis.

You won’t want to miss this refreshingly honest and vulnerable conversation with one of Portland, Oregon’s top leaders, Dave Rae.