Episode 00 - Welcome To 'The Influence Gap'
Welcome to the premiere episode of The Influence Gap!
Hosted by Bernadette McClelland, this show is dedicated to helping leaders, sales professionals, and businesses bridge the crucial gap between intention and impact.
In this introductory episode, Bernadette McClelland outlines her vision for the podcast, sharing how the show will deliver curiosity-driven conversations with top experts from diverse fields – including business, sports, military, and sales leadership.
Discover how you can enhance your influence, communicate more effectively, and drive meaningful results – especially in uncertain times. Whether you’re a seasoned sales leader or an ambitious professional looking for an edge, tune in to learn actionable lessons you can apply right away.
Don’t miss out! Subscribe and join Bernadette McClelland each week for inspiration, practical insights, and powerful stories designed to elevate your influence and foster real change.
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Key Takeaways
- The Influence Gap is the space between what a leader intends and the impact they actually make.
- Influence matters most in uncertain times, when teams and buyers look to leaders for clarity.
- The show brings lessons from business, sport, the military and sales leadership that you can apply straight away.
- Closing your revenue gap starts with closing your influence gap.
Show Notes
What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn’t the competition – but the gap between what you intend and the impact you actually make? On this transformational debut episode, Bernadette McClelland unveils “The Influence Gap” – the critical space where leaders must bridge their intentions, their messages, and their business results.
Discover why savvy leaders, sales professionals, and high-performing teams are doubling down on influence during uncertain times. Bernadette McClelland shares how evolving as a leader isn’t just necessary – it’s vital for growth. You’ll hear about the diverse guests and powerful lessons this series will bring – from business and sports to the military and sales – and how these takeaways can help you connect, communicate, and truly inspire change for yourself and your organization.
Episode Overview:
00:00 Welcome and show intro from Intro Announcer
00:24 Bernadette McClelland introduces the evolution into The Influence Gap
01:06 Defining the “gap” between intention and impact
01:18 Exciting preview of upcoming guests and field diversity
01:45 Key lessons and takeaways for greater influence and connection
02:05 The importance of inspiring growth and change in yourself and others
02:29 Weekly show commitment and closing message
02:37 Intro Announcer wraps up and shares how listeners can subscribe and connect