Welcome to the Discerning Strategies Podcast with Impact Coach Michael Messer. Through strategic guidance and meaningful engagement, Michael will help you to define your business’ purpose, craft a plan for impact, meet your financial goals, and foster valuable connections with employees, customers, suppliers, and local organizations. Join Michael and his guests as we learn together how to see clearly and act wisely.
Latest episodes
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53 min
Ep. 14 - Looking Back, Looking Forward with Intention
Coach Michael Messer is exhaling as he looks back (and looks forward) - and of course, all with intention! Join us on this "deep dive" episode as we explore some of the huge topics…
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56 min
Ep. 13 - Following your Passion: It takes you where you belong
Host and Coach Michael Messer is welcoming Maja Ciric to the show today to have an in-depth conversation around passion and purpose - and impact. Maja is a marketing, communication…
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39 min
Ep. 12 - Creating Joy and Doing Good, ft. Savannah Bananas and Bananas Foster founder Emily Cole
Emily and Jesse Cole are the owners of the Savannah Bananas, known as the Greatest Show in Sports. It was after Emily and Jesse got married that they started talking about how to g…
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42 min
Ep. 11 - New Year, New You? Understanding the Resistance to Change
Coach Michael Messer is ringing in the New Year by bringing us all to the table for a compelling conversation about understanding the biological and neurological wiring underneath…
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44 min
Ep.10 - Learning How to Invest in Positive Change
We're talking about being the change - and moving the needle! Marcia Dawood is an Angel Investor with a Purpose. Marcia was recently appointed to serve on the advisory committee fo…
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54 min
Ep. 9 - Creating Impact and Living Your Values as a Business Owner
Caroline Sumners is the CEO at Empower Academic Coaching - and she's about to open the treasure chest for business owners who want to grow with intention. Caroline talks about how…
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48 min
Ep. 8 - Trust and Culture in the Workplace
Believe it or not, TRUST is a depleting resource. Business, Executive and Career Coach Michael Messer is raising the curtain on the pillars of trust within the workplace. Michael s…
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43 min
Ep. 7 - How to do Better Business, for the World
What if you could have a better business and investment plan that properly supports your needs and goals for an abundant life? That's exactly the role of our guest on today's episo…
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48 min
Ep. 6 - Ethical Contracting and Breaking Down Barriers
Web designer, author, and Co-Founder of Week of the Website - Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling is breaking down barriers with a passion for the people she works with, the clients she serves…
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39 min
Ep. 5 - Corporate Philanthropy: Be Connected and Show Up
This week's episode is truly an outlet where we can learn to "see clearly, and act wisely". Michael Messer is sitting down Karen Bogans, the Communications Manager of International…
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57 min
Ep. 4 - One Small Thing, One Huge Impact
Business and Impact Coach Michael Messer is sharing six key points to help you become intentional about the impact you are making as an organization, business or individual. Michae…
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26 min
Ep. 3 - Building a Business on a Foundation of Philanthropy
Leaning into to charitable work as a foundational step for business growth is the main focus of this passionate conversation with Sandi Prosnitz, graphic designer and owner of LoGo…
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47 min
Ep. 2 - Social Impact Investing
We're sitting down with Impact and Activist Investor Eric Glass, who is also the founder of Clarion Call Capital, to uncover the path for businesses and individuals looking to find…
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38 min
Ep. 1 - See Clearly, Act Wisely
In this inaugural episode, you'll meet Michael Messer - Business Coach for Social Entrepreneurs and Community Builders. When Michael was 27 years old, he was sent to a former priso…