Episodes

James Rosseau Sr., Trig and Emanuel sat down together for an exclusive listening party of his self-titled album, three years in the making, that was released last Friday. Featuring the lead singles Nights in Atlanta, Set the Bar and Grey Hairs, he is giving his fans his long awaited 13th album. Emanuel says his goal with this self-titled album is to expand the sound of CHH, “As amazing as it is, I think it’s a bit pigeonholed sonically. I think we live in sonic echo chambers. I just like to alw...

On this special New Years pop up edition of The Corelink Solution with James Rosseau Sr., we discuss the difference between a resolution and resolve, three things you need to incorporate in your daily life to help you follow your passion, succeed in your purpose along with prioritizing your time and the art of gratitude.

I once heard that if everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority. That is true in business and our personal lives. Over the past few years, managing priorities have been increasingly more challenging given the change in work - - as in many cases, the lines between work and home are even more blurred. Bradon Smith, an expert in leadership communication known as “The Workplace Therapist,” joins me for a conversation around prioritization. During our discussion, we dive into his latest bo...

I recently spent some time with Will Adams, an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. He was named the first Technical Advisor to Microsoft’s CTO, Kevin Scott. Further, he is one of the first Black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. So, I was interested in picking his brain on several topics. During our conversation, he shares his insights on the wealth gap for African Americans and how to approach closing it, the substance versus the varnish of Web 3.0, Diversi...

During my discussion with Dr. Jean Latting, we unpack six key things we can do as individuals, from how we deal with assumptions to how we initiate change in the work environment. Collectively, these steps and shifts can help us move towards a more vibrant and inclusive community.

How do we increase the sense of community at a time when many say we are more polarized than ever? Joining me to discuss this topic is Sarah Friar, CEO of Nextdoor. Nextdoor touches 1 out of every 3 Americans, with 33 Million people who use their app multiple times each week. That level of connectivity and data has provided keen insights from which we can all learn.

From #1 Billboard chart-topping “Whoomp There It Is” to Geico’s most popular commercial, “Scoop there it is,” DC Glenn of Tag Team has etched a mark for himself in the creative world. However, what is less obvious is what he does behind the scenes to create opportunities for success. During our discussion, he shares some insights into his many business ventures and his techniques to approach them.

Chris Delaney has helped thousands improve their interview success leading him to write his book, “What Is Your Interview Identity,” and develop the sixteen interview types. During our conversation, we discuss three key tips that have helped people become more successful in landing the job of their dreams. About Chris Delaney Chris Delaney is an interview coach, author, and hypnotherapist. Being dyslexic Chris struggled in school and left with no qualifications. Passion and a bit of luck helpe...

The line of sight between where you are now and your vision is difficult to create, to begin with. At to that the inevitable barriers that you will face in between. Some of those barriers include people, cultures, and more. How will you properly handle them? This episode will share some techniques that will help. About Salman Raza Salman is a Biomedical Engineer by qualification, an Auditor by profession, and a reformist and visionary at heart. He has lived on four continents and worked in thi...

How do you make a comeback in your life, when you believe you have failed? Not only when you believe others may have given up on you, but when you have given up on yourself? Nate Dukes share his story, along with three insightful tips that helped him go from the lows of drug addiction, grand theft auto, and imprisonment, to author and public speaker. About Nate Dukes In his early twenties, Nate was a business owner chasing success while dealing with secret drug addiction. After constantly hit...

Drive towards success with more predictability by shifting your focus from outcomes alone to what you truly want and consistent behaviors. Dr. Ian Brooks joins me to share his model for how to do that and achieve transformation. About Dr. Ian Brooks Dr. Ian D. Brooks, the CEO and founder of Rhodes Smith Consulting and Author of Intention: Building Capabilities to Transform Your Story. He works with leaders in organizations to develop key skills in navigating within their organization and worki...

Over the past year, we have all adjusted to a significant amount of change. However, what if you could be better prepared for change? Cathy Perez joins for an informative dialogue about the personal and professional benefits of organizing and the four-step process on how to do it. About Cathy Perez Cathy Perez always had a passion for health and fitness, being organized and sharing her curiosity for life with anyone who would listen. After many years in the corporate arena, supporting others w...

For many, having a career today means being creative, whether full-time, part-time or sometimes. The question becomes how do you create sustainability for yourself within these creative spaces, particularly given the massive number of participants. In 2020 alone, it was estimated that 17,000 new podcasts were created each week. Dave Noll is a two-time Emmy Award and Gracie Award Winner, with over 50 Television Series under his belt, including Chopped. Dave shares several of his trade secrets th...

Managing perception and cognitive bias, emotional intelligence, and communications are significant for career success. We often develop these skills through traditional training along with trial and error. However, former FBI violent crime analyst, Christina Eanes, has found a way to hone these skills for individuals and leaders alike, through the utilization of escape rooms. Christina Eanes is a former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager, now author, speaker, podcast and YouTube chann...

How are some organizations outperforming others and doing so in a sustained way? Is it about an iconic leader or a culture? If it is about leadership, are those skills you are born with, or can they be developed? Those were just some of the questions that Daniel Edds set out to answer as he began the research for his latest book, Leveraging the Genetics of Leadership, Cracking the code of sustainable team performance. During that journey, Daniel uncovered some common themes across high-performi...

Job satisfaction statistics have been challenged for years, often hovering in the 60%-70% range. I recall, when writing my first book, Success On Your Own Terms: 6 Promises to Fire Up Your Passion, Ignite Your Career, and Create an Amazing Life, back in 2013, how heavily that notion weight on my mind, that any given time while driving to work, I could count off the cars stuck in traffic with me, and at best, only three out of ten were excited about the destination they were heading to. Stu Mass...

According to the American Federal of Teachers, more than 45 million student loan borrowers owe student debt, amassing over $1.6 trillion (the second-largest type of consumer debt after mortgages). This translates to $37,000 for the average college debt holder, which ends up being about a 7.7-year delay in their path to homeownership. Emeka Oguh, Founder and CEO of PeopleJoy, is on a mission to solving what he calls the “student debt and savings crises.” He and his team bring a set of employer-e...

What does it take to be a true leader? Some say people are born with leadership skills; others say leadership skills are learned. Jason Hunt says that the true key to effective leadership lies in personal connections. Jason Hunt is the CEO of Eye Squared Leadership, a consulting agency that seeks to guide people to become better leaders in business and have a more positive impact on those around them. Jason codified his approach to effective leadership in his latest best-selling book “The Other...

Owning a small business can be personally and finally rewarding. However, 90% of start-ups fail within the first three-years. During this episode, you will learn Sean’s Eight Unbreakable Rules for Business Start-up Success that he has created after starting over twenty businesses over the past twenty years. Starting a business takes a huge leap of faith. There are plenty of obstacles for aspiring business owners to overcome, from developing a business plan to establishing your target market, to...

When it comes to driving business success, the typical depictions on display are tough, relentless, hard-charging leaders. To a degree, many below the underlying behaviors are expected and even required to achieve success. I am joined by Dr. Bruno Roque Cignacco, an international business consultant, speaker, and business coach, in this episode. He debunks these norms in his new book, The Art of Compassionate Business: Main Principles for the Human-Oriented Enterprise. Dr. Bruno shares research...

How you ever found yourself drifting and wondering how you might make your way through? Better yet, feeling mistreated and not sure how to bounce back from it? You are not alone. Whether it be jobs, relationships, or other situations, we often find ourselves waiting for heroes to show up, inappropriately believing that problems will subside or just “holding on” out of shame (e.g., concerned that people will mock our perceived lack of commitment). After a 24-year military career, he particularly...

While spending approximately 2/3rds less on advertising, storydoing companies are growing faster, have faster-growing stock prices, and are twice as likely or more perceived as modern, innovative, and create more employee and consumer loyalty. While operating as an advertising executive, Ty couldn’t help but notice a gap in-between the story they were telling and the story they were living with some companies. That observation led Ty to research what he now calls storydoers! During this episode...

If someone told you they knew the most important skill necessary to achieve success, would you be intrigued? Sure, you would! So was I, particularly when I consider that over the years many of us have consciously or unconsciously digested many remedies, both in long-form and “hacks” (if you will) in the pursuit of success. Through his research, Dr. Wayne Baker, professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, has honed on what he believes to be that ...

Believe it or not, more than 20 million people have filed for unemployment within the United States alone. Further, recent projections have stated that up to 40 million people may be evicted from their homes by the end of this year. Creating multiple streams of income is no longer a nice to have, but for many, it is a must-do now action, as they are unemployed or underemployed. During this episode, I spend time with Darnell Self, a 20-year plus direct-sales veteran, who has not only built a str...