► Tell us about you and your podcast
Keynote, Consultant, Executive Coach, Author
CB is the host of the "Courage: To Leap & Lead" ©️,” (formally CB LIVE! Challenges of the C-Suite) videocast & podcast which is listened to by thousands of professionals and executives seeking techniques to implement courage at work and in their personal lives. She is also the founder and CEO of the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches (ACEC), a private group of global master-level Corporate Executive Coaches.
CB’s keynote, "The Courage to Leap & Lead” identifies the parameters for success in leaping first and then figuring out where you are going to land through “Simple Solutions to Complex Problems™”
Working with organizational leaders, individuals, and decision-makers, to remove the word "failure" from their vocabulary. She supports breakthroughs allowing for creativity to replace fear. CB helps her clients master the art of growth and success through courage.
Named one of the Power List of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2022 by Leadershum; Top 50 coaches in the world by Thinkers50; Global Gurus also named her as one of the top 15 experts in branding and ranked by Marshall Goldsmith Top Global Coaches as the #1 coach for increasing the quality of coaching. Member MG100 and author.
► Why & how did you start this podcast?
In 2019 I decided to share my successes by teaching people how to view failures as lessons for success. I created a roadmap showing how we could all use simple solutions to solve complex issues. This year I decided to write a book detailing my theory and successes. In the show "Courage to Leap & Lead" we discuss real-life situations where this technique is successfully used.
To support this initiative in 2022, to focus on the effects of courage as related to the five pandemics (Social Justice, Economics, Environment, Mental Health, and Covid) we were experiencing I changed the name and focus of my podcast from "Challenges of the C-Suite" to Courage to Leap and Lead to amazing success.
► How'd you find the time and funding to do this podcast?
I broadcast weekly on Tuesday from 12 noon – 1:00 pm MDT. The show goes out on LinkedIn Live and is then released to Podbean and several podcast platforms. This includes Amazon, Google, iHeart, iTunes, etc., and several Social Media platforms including Youtube and Facebook.
Yes, I have a day job, I am the CEO of the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches, and yes I fund it myself. I have a staff of two people who work with me on marketing and scheduling.
► What do you gain from podcasting?
This is a difficult question.
I and my listeners have a lot of fun learning from the show. The format is such that for listeners it is like being a voyeur listening to a living room conversation between friends. After 93 episodes I am not getting enough subscribers to attract a sponsor and I would love help in achieving this goal. The podcast itself increased my brand recognition.
► How does your podcasting process look like?
I use Podbean, Listen Notes, YouTube, Descript, and Apple Computer along with other tools. The guest I’ve met through marketing, my coaching Association, MG100 and Renaissance Weekend, Introductions, Agencies contacting me, and LinkedIn. I interview my guest using StreamYard and Zoom.
► How do you market your show?
iTunes, Google, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Live, YouTube, Podbean,
► What advice would you share with aspiring (new) podcasters?
Have Fun.
Don’t overcommit!
Practice.
Find your own voice.
► Where can we learn more about you & your podcasts?
Audible
https://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B08JJMXRZX&source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=podcast_show_detail
You can Follow, Rate & Review via the Audible mobile app.
Podchaser
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/courage-to-leap-to-lead-1553764/reviews
(You can Follow, Rate & Review both on your desktop.)
Google Podcasts
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2NiYm93bWFubGl2ZS9mZWVkLnhtbA
You can "Subscribe," but don't find a way to rate or leave reviews.
iHeart
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-cb-bowman-live-challenges-74690239/
You can "Follow," but don't find a way to rate or leave reviews.
etc.