Welcome to TFR: This Feels Right podcast, where we share impactful communication skills to enhance your professional and personal life. Hosted by Joel Silverstone, communication skills expert and founder of TFR: This Feels Right training & coaching. Each episode features top experts in the field, offering practical tips and real-world applications to improve your leadership and influence abilities. Tune in every other week for actionable advice and engaging conversations. Don’t forget to visit…
Recorded live on LinkedIn, Joel sits down with keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership consultant Carol Lempert, a Teaching Fellow at Florida International University who has spent years partnering with Fortune 500 companies to scale their leadership development programs. Carol challenges one of the biggest myths about career growth: 'Poof,' it doesn't happen overnight. "It's not a…
The next five years will be the most disruptive we’ve seen, according to the World Economic Forum. In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right , we discuss what this will mean in navigating the most disruptive five years we’ve seen across industries. Our Special Guest: Chris March (former travel-industry COO), now a Global Leadership and Executive coach, brings a practical lens to what actually works…
In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right , intensity) 💬 “We live in self-created deficits, focusing on what we’re not doing. But even showing up for a walk is a win.” Key takeaways: • You don’t need perfect workouts—you need consistency • Fitness is mental, emotional, and social • Motivation grows through progress and perspective 📩 Connect with Dan at dan.rogers@rxrecourse.com, via LinkedIn, or…
In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right , Teresa Saputo-Crerend and Philippa Portnoy — former Division 1 tennis teammates and now the co-founders of LaunchBreak share how mentorship, team values, and authentic leadership are helping women athletes succeed beyond sport. With over 2000+ members and representation from nearly 700 schools, LaunchBreak supports women who’ve competed in collegiate,…
In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right , your host Joel breaks down how to give feedback that inspires action and trust without triggering defensiveness, resistance, or the "being called into the principal’s office” feeling. It’s not about sugarcoating or the tired sandwich model. It’s about giving feedback that’s soft on the person, hard on the problem—and helps them grow. Whether you're a…
In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right , Jeff Schwartz, CEO of Go Lime Inc , shares how HVAC and empathy —um, two words you don't usually hear together—can become a foundation for trust, leadership, and customer loyalty. With over two decades of leadership experience in the Telcom industry (and young entrepreneur DJ) - now at the helm of Go Lime, Jeff brings a people-first approach. His CARE…
What happens when you design learning like a marketer? In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we explore how applying marketing principles—like audience personas, messaging, and content strategy—can lead to more engaging and impactful learning experiences. Our guest, Bianca Baumann , is the VP of Learning Solutions & Innovation at Ardent Learning and a global voice in rethinking how we approach…
What do you do when you're asked the wrong question, but still need to give the right answer? How can you do it in a way that feels prepared AND authentic? In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right , we dive into how to show up with clarity, confidence, and authenticity in interviews, media appearances, and high-stakes conversations. You’ll learn how to prep your message, stay grounded under…
Alexandr Korshykov is the founder and CEO of DreamX , a Ukrainian design and development company. Starting in his early twenties, he grew DreamX from a two-person team to over 20, all while navigating the challenges of war. Passionate about innovation and impact-driven initiatives, he is committed to shaping the future of design and supporting social projects. In this episode of TFR: This Feels…
How do we make learning stick? In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right , we dive into the future of learning with Benoît Hardy-Vallée , Director of Workforce Transformation at Deloitte. With over 15 years of experience in Human Capital consulting, Benoît specializes in learning strategy, HR transformation, and AI-powered solutions. We explore why so much corporate learning gets ignored, the…