This month’s Grand theme is leadership and originally we wondered how to connect leadership & podcasting….then it became quite clear … podcasting is one of the easiest ways to showcase your ‘thought leadership’.
But what is thought leadership exactly?
Diana Lidstone is going to share the 5 W’s of thought leadership
- What is thought leadership
- Why do you need thought leadership
- Who is thought leadership for
- When do you need thought leadership
- Where does thought leadership come from
A best-selling author, award-winning speaker & podcast host, Diana has been an entrepreneur for almost 40 years. She is known for her straight-talk, no BS and the simple business and marketing strategies that bring her clients more joy, profit and freedom. Her podcast, Work Less PROFIT More business podcast offers tips and strategies for small firm owners who are tired of working too hard for too little profit and no life!
Join us to network with other podcasters and a discussion around YOUR thought leadership & podcasting.
Meeting Times: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Date: August 8, 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am PT (Time Converter)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm BST (UK)
Location: Zoom
(Please invite your friends, non-members may attend 2 Grand Connections for free. Not yet a member? Join Today.)
Meeting Agenda: Welcome, topic of the month (based on the Grand Connection monthly themes), breakouts with questions and purpose.
Don’t miss this golden opportunity to learn from a true industry leader! Reserve your spot now and get ready to transform your podcasting game.
The Grand Podcasters Group is a place where podcasters (and those who want to start a podcast) can connect to share value, makes an impact, and reach a large audience through community.
Mission:
Our mission is to help you collaborate, share knowledge and resources and learn how to get the results you want from your podcast. We will be bringing in experts and having breakout discussions.
MEET THE PODCAST GROUP LEADERS:

After three decades in business and working globally with coaches, consultants, and experts, Diana Lidstone has gathered rock-solid wisdom and advice that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and professionals accelerate growth and explode profits. Her work embodies #worklessearnmore!
Diana and her husband love boating in the Thousand Islands, Canada. She is often found walking her dog and drinking champagne (not at the same time)!

During his college years, and for a few months after his graduation, his idea was to go into the food service industry. That changed 5 months after getting his BS in Business Administration. Joe got an offer to go to Italy on a two-year project…18 years later, after spending 9 years in Italy and 9 years in Brazil I returned to the USA.
Over the last 30 years, Joe Matz ran and owned business, I’ve learned some universal truths about building businesses that I now share through my business APEX-able.com

Michelle Abraham is an international speaker, Podcast Host and Podcast Producer. She launched 200 shows, managed 55 episodes a week, AND grown a SIX-FIGURE business while raising small kids in an off-the-grid cabin.
She is a firm believer that with strategy and an A= team, you can have mega INFLUENCE from ANYWHERE.
You Never Know Who You Will Meet!
Members have made many Grand Connections that have led to lasting relationships in our community. These connections have turned into collaborative ventures, partnerships, speaking engagements, podcast interviews, referral partners and great clients! You have the opportunity to meet like minded businesses to share and receive skills, resources and connections based on our founding principle of Grand Giving. Collaboration is an essential part of reaching your Grand Potential. We are even better together on this Grand Adventure.
What to Expect:
The Grand Connection community is a fun, welcoming group of like-minded businesses and professionals with an intention to support each other to grow and scale our businesses through Grand Giving. At our Grand Podcast Group Event, you will have opportunities to connect, create, and collaborate in breakouts and in the main room as we discuss topics related to podcasting. Please have your camera, good lighting and microphone available. Practice your short introduction ahead and have a short write-up prepared to share in the chat.
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