Time To Press Pause - A Podcast for CEOs by CEOs
2024 is the year of transition.
To successfully navigate through the realities and the hype, CEOs need the time and space to focus.
It’s time to press pause.
Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, is the host of these raw, intimate CEO "press pause" stories. Listen to the why, when, and how they knew it was time to press pause and the resulting outcomes.
Pausing to focus is crucial, whether it is minutes, days, weeks, or longer because some decisions can be made quickly, but many can’t and shouldn’t.
Episodes
28 episodes
Thanksgiving Episode with Ellen Williams
In this special Thanksgiving episode of "Time to Press Pause," host Ellen Williams reflects on the themes of gratitude, togetherness, and reflection amid a year marked by global conflicts and challenges. She emphasizes the importance of "pressi...
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21:41
Season One Finale - Everyone Pauses with Ellen Williams
In the Season 1 finale of Time to Press Pause, Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, reflects on the journey of launching the podcast in April and emphasizes that pausing is crucial for everyone, not just CEOs or busines...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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3:03
Be Agile and Focus on the "What" Not the "How" with Julie Thomas
In this episode of Time To Press Pause, Ellen Williams interviews Julie Thomas, President and CEO of Value Selling Associates, who shares her journey of career transformation and entrepreneurship. Julie begins by recounting her experience at Ga...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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21:50
Be Present to Unleash Creative New Opportunities with Dr. Marie-Hellene Pelletier
In this episode of Time to Press Pause, Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier (MH), a leadership psychologist, executive coach, and workplace mental health expert. Dr. Peltier discusses th...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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18:11
Delegate and Elevate Your Team with Brynn Gibbs
In this episode of Time To Press Pause, Brynn Gibbs shares her experiences as a CEO and the pivotal moments when she realized she needed to "press pause" to improve her leadership and company culture. About three years ago, she recognized that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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17:07
Get Grounded and Build Resilience with Julie Christiansen
In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Julie Christiansen, known as the "Anger Lady," who is the president and CEO of Leverage U and author of 15 books on leadership and mental hea...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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20:32
Have Faith with Melinda Emerson
In this episode of "Time to Press Pause," host Ellen Williams speaks with Melinda F. Emerson, CEO of Quintessence Group and America's #1 Small Business Expert, also known as the "Small Biz Lady." Melinda shares her personal "pause" story, recou...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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19:07
Slowing Down was the Biggest Gift I Could Have Ever Been Given with Neha Sangwan, MD
In this episode of the "Time to Press Pause" podcast, host Ellen Williams speaks with Dr. Neha Sangwan, CEO and founder of Intuitive Intelligence, about her experiences with burnout, stress management, and the importance of pausing in life. Neh...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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17:44
Be Creative, Make Something, Have Fun with Susie deVille
In this episode of "Time to Press Pause," hosted by Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, Ellen interviews Susie deVille, founder and CEO of the Innovation and Creativity Institute and author of "Buoyant: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Be...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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22:04
It's Okay to say "No" with Carol Williams
In this episode of "Time to Press Pause," hosted by Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, Ellen speaks with Carol Will, owner of Coach Carol and Beacon of Light Center LLC. Carol shares her journey as a woman business owner and mother,...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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17:06
You Don't Have to Be a CEO Forever with Jeremy Goldman
This episode features a conversation between Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, and Jeremy Goldman, former founder and CEO of Firebrand Group and current Senior Director of Marketing, Commerce, and Tech Briefings at eMarketer. Jerem...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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15:28
"Tuck & Roll" - Be Prepared to Pivot with Bonnie-Lyn de Bartok
In the podcast "Time To Press Pause," hosted by Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, she interviews Bonnie-Lyn de Bartok, founder and CEO of The Social Factor Data Company. Bonnie-Lyn, an expert in social risk and performance measurem...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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19:05
Pause and Reevaluate to Give the Best That You Can with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez
In this episode of "Time to Press Pause," Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions, LLC. Enrique, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran, shares his journey from military ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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18:45
Be All In, But Not at All Costs with Alan Furlong
In this episode of "Time To Press Pause: A Podcast for CEOs by CEOs," host Ellen Williams interviews Alan Furlong, Founder of The Peaceful Entrepreneur, who is also a Founder and Senior Leader of three businesses (six, seven and eight-figure tu...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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20:09
CEOs Are Human Too! with Carol Silva Moralez
In this episode of "Time To Press Pause: A Podcast for CEOs by CEOs," host Ellen Williams interviews Carol Silva Moralez, President & CEO of Upskill NWA, who has also held leadership roles at Walmart and Serve2Perform. Carol shares her jour...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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17:46
Ask for Advice with Paul Dupuis
In this episode, Paul shares his “press pause” story that led to him learning to ask for advice. He also shares how valuable this lesson was during his experiences in India leading through the pandemic!
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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25:10
Empowering Communications with Jaci Clement
In this episode of "Time To Press Pause," Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Jaci Clement, the CEO and Executive Director of the Fair Media Council. Jaci, a highly influential media scholar and award-winning podcast host,...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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16:41
Be a Lifelong Learner with DC Glenn
In this episode of "Time To Press Pause: A Podcast for CEOs by CEOs," host Ellen Williams interviews DC Glenn, a multi-platinum selling hip hop artist and CEO of CLG Investments Inc. Known for his iconic song “Whoomp” (There It Is), DC shares h...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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17:51
Don't Give Up! with Bridgette L. Smith
In this episode, Bridgette shares her impactful story of being unexpectedly fired in her 20s. Initially an assistant, she filled in for a VP during a medical leave, only to be fired upon the VP's return. Devastated but resilient, she leveraged ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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17:10
Find the Moment of Gratitude with Charles Gaudet
In the podcast "Time To Press Pause," Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Charles Gaudet, CEO of Predictable Profits, about the importance of taking pauses in a CEO's life. Charles discusses three types of pauses: daily sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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18:46
Sparked by Mid-life Crisis with Beth Meixner
In the podcast "Time to Press Pause," Ellen interviews Beth, who shares her journey and achievements in helping women in business. Beth highlights her self-described “midlife crisis” decision at 50 to make a significant career change, leading h...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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16:07
Be Willing to Follow Your Passion with Michael Todisco
In this episode of "Time To Press Pause," host Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Michael Todisco, President of Apprenticeship Connections and Consulting Corp. Michael discusses his mission to guide individuals through ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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15:00
Stay Aligned with Your Values with Barbara Fonti
In the "Time To Press Pause" podcast, host Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Barbara Fonti, founder and CEO of Big Dream Executive Coaching. Fonti, a seasoned executive coach and former CEO of The Fonti Group, shares her...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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17:05
You Have to be Happy with Hilary Topper
In this episode of "Time To Press Pause," host Ellen Williams interviews Hilary Topper, CEO of HJMT PR and the Chief Curator of HJMT Media Company. Hilary discusses her career, beginning with the founding of her firm in 1992 and its growth from...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:58
Stand Still with Jerry Colonna
Ellen Williams welcomes Jerry Colonna, CEO at Reboot.io.Jerry shares his perspective on the importance of pausing, drawing from his personal experiences and insights from his books. He emphasizes the concept of standing still as a means...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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15:56