{"podcast":{"title":"Amplify Speakers Podcast","slug":"amplify-speakers-podcast-7692284","podcast_index_feed_id":7692284,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/epK2AGaU.rss","website_url":"https://amplifyspeakers.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d47a6905-e769-4608-b38e-dcf83a43eb91/logos/9fcc5674-0b10-43d7-9c52-4fc7d63f21e7.png","author":"Chris Sund","episode_count":32,"summary":"Amplify Speakers Podcast features conversations with elite speakers, leaders, athletes, authors, and change-makers who know what it takes to perform at a high level and create real impact. Each episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore mindset, leadership, resilience, and the moments that shaped their journey. Hosted by Chris Sund of Amplify Speakers, this podcast spotlights voices that challenge thinking, inspire action, and help listeners elevate how they lead, communicate, and show up.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-07T06:17:33.479298+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/amplify-speakers-podcast-7692284"},"episode":{"title":"Shiftward: How Small Shifts Create Sustainable Change","slug":"shiftward-how-small-shifts-create-sustainable-change","published_at":"2026-07-19T18:45:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/amplify-speakers-podcast-7692284/shiftward-how-small-shifts-create-sustainable-change","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/amplify-speakers-podcast-7692284","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4604f8f7f5f4aae55f439092e081cdbc4b0c1125f0c2af417d7e3a3ecec74fa5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NzFiOWViYS00YzJmLTQwMjUtOGY5MC0wOTA1NzFjNGJlMzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkNDdhNjkwNS1lNzY5LTQ2MDgtYjM4ZS1kY2Y4M2E0M2ViOTEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTUyMTkxOWFmYjZiNjY4ZTA0NGE2ZGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1ZDE4NzcxNTBiZWY0MTU5NjFiMWU4L2NocmlzLXN1bmRzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMTlfXzIwLTMzLTI3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4604f8f7f5f4aae55f439092e081cdbc4b0c1125f0c2af417d7e3a3ecec74fa5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NzFiOWViYS00YzJmLTQwMjUtOGY5MC0wOTA1NzFjNGJlMzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkNDdhNjkwNS1lNzY5LTQ2MDgtYjM4ZS1kY2Y4M2E0M2ViOTEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTUyMTkxOWFmYjZiNjY4ZTA0NGE2ZGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1ZDE4NzcxNTBiZWY0MTU5NjFiMWU4L2NocmlzLXN1bmRzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMTlfXzIwLTMzLTI3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"Shiftward: How Small Shifts Create Sustainable Change Summary In this episode of the Amplify Speakers podcast, host Chris Sund interviews Rich Bracken. He shares his journey from being a DJ to a keynote speaker, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and organizational culture. Discover practical insights on change management, performance, and how investing in emotional skills can lead to a 22x ROI. Takeaways · Rich Bracken's transition from DJ to speaker · The role of emotional intelligence in leadership · Change management and making change stick · The impact of organizational culture on performance · Practical tips for improving emotional skills · The significance of psychological safety in teams · Rich's book 'Shift Word' on adaptability and change · The power of engaging and moving audiences Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rich Bracken 01:12 From DJ to Keynote Speaker 04:03 Creating Memorable Experiences 07:36 Understanding Emotional Intelligence 10:38 The Launch of 'Shift Word' 14:50 Focus on the Feeling 18:38 The Importance of Emotional Metrics 21:37 Valuing Employees and Building Culture 24:14 Investing in Emotional Intelligence for Success Quotes \"Up to 58% of your performance is dictated by emotional intelligence.\" \"Focus on the feeling, not just the numbers.\" \"Invest in emotional intelligence for a 22x ROI.\" Links Rich Bracken’s Profile: https://amplifyspeakers.com/rich-bracken/ Rich Bracken’s Website: https://www.richbracken.com/ Rich Bracken’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-bracken Rich Bracken’s Book: https://www.richbracken.com/book","meta_description":"Shiftward: How Small Shifts Create Sustainable Change Summary In this episode of the Amplify Speakers podcast, host Chris Sund interviews Rich Bracken. He…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1738,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/amplify-speakers-podcast-7692284/episodes/shiftward-how-small-shifts-create-sustainable-change/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/amplify-speakers-podcast-7692284/shiftward-how-small-shifts-create-sustainable-change.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}