Melanie Parish, MCC

  Listen to the podcast here Random Rules Stifle Innovation Hey, everybody, I’m super excited to be here with you. And our topic today is how random rules stifle innovation. And this topic is really near and dear to my heart because I’m kind of, you know, have a dominant, charming, sometimes leadership style. And I kind of like to be in charge. And I like to be in control. And I like to plan things. And so, I actually have realized I have kind of exactly the right personality to make random rules. So, if something goes wrong, here’s...... Read More

Listen to the podcast here Barriers, Bottlenecks, and Breakdowns Hey, everybody, I am really excited to be here with you. And I want to talk about bottlenecks, barriers and breakdowns today. So, when I think about bottlenecks, I really think about Eliyahu Goldratt. And the Theory of Constraints. So Eliyahu Goldratt, was an Israeli physicist, and he worked a lot in manufacturing. And if you think about a factory floor, where you’re producing something like automobiles that flows through an assembly line, for example, then we think about throughput. And we think about the amount of work that is produced...... Read More

  Escape Rooms are one of the most exciting and immersive puzzle games ever conceptualized, pitting participants in challenges that tickle their minds, reflexes, and intuition. For Christina Eanes, these fun games can be utilized to improve your strategies and skills when it comes to the most stressful situations and competitive areas. The author of Life is an Escape Room joins Melanie Parish to share her discoveries on experimenting in escape rooms, offering helpful insights for team-building strategies and even couple empowerment. She also shares some tips on finding virtual escape rooms in this time of pandemic, her self-care routine, and...... Read More

​Leadership is both a gift and a challenge. As a leader, you are constantly pushed to your breaking point. You have to be disciplined, calculated, focused, determined, and find ways to break through the blockages. Adam Kreek, one of North America's top executive business coaches, joins Melanie Parish to talk about leadership and what people should be thinking about their own leadership right now. He also highlights the importance of getting clear about your leadership goals – what you’re driving towards. Adam founded KreekSpeak Business Solutions in 2008 and have been coaching, writing, speaking, and training ever since. His bestselling business book, The Responsibility Ethic, teaches us the “how” of self-leadership, driving personal and professional results in individuals and organizations.... Read More