Welcome to Season 7 Episode 2

In a world where ideas only matter if they’re heard, how you communicate can make—or break—your influence. Today’s guest knows that better than almost anyone. From collegiate debate halls to boardrooms with CEOs, professional athletes, and global brands, Shelby Long has built a career around helping leaders command the room, clarify their message, and build powerful personal brands. She’s a four-time international best-selling author, an international speaking coach, and a leading expert in corporate communication and influence. In this episode, we’re diving into how great communicators are made, why conversation is a leadership skill, and what it really takes to amplify your impact.

Shelby's Jo Long's Bio:

A renowned speaker, international speaking coach, and four-time international best-selling author, Shelby is a leading expert in corporate communications. She works with CEOs, professional athletes, and influencers, providing executive coaching and consulting to amplify their influence and establish a commanding brand presence. Shelby Jo Long is a highly accomplished executive, speaker, and branding strategist, serving as President at the Strategic Advisor Board. With deep expertise in communication, branding, and positioning, she collaborates with some of the world’s most influential brands to build strong frameworks for small business success.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbyjolong/

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Welcome to Season 7 or the Business Impact Lab Podcast!

Today’s inaugural guest is Pauliana Lara, a public speaker and coach who brings more than two decades of legal experience into her work supporting working moms. Drawing on both her professional background and her lived experience as a single mom, Pauliana helps women navigate the realities of building meaningful careers while caring deeply for their families. She champions a “both/and” approach to life—one that honors ambition and presence without forcing a tradeoff. This is an honest and compassionate conversation about redefining success, releasing guilt, and creating space to truly thrive.

Pauliana Lara's Bio:

Pauliana N. Lara, a public speaker and coach with two decades of legal experience, shares insights on achieving balance and joy for working moms. As a single super mom, she advocates for the "both/and" approach in life, encouraging others not to choose between their career and family. Pauliana's mission is to empower working moms globally, providing tools for life transformation. Through coaching and speaking engagements, she helps women navigate challenges and find stability and joy in both their professional and personal lives. Today, Pauliana focuses on assisting working moms in achieving a fulfilling work-life balance.

www.paulianalara.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauliana-lara-esq-46245a2/

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