Stories With Traction
The Stories With Traction Podcast was created to empower leaders to elevate their businesses through the art of strategic storytelling. By engaging clients and inspiring team members, leaders can significantly impact the world around them. Each episode offers insights into storytelling, marketing, sales, company culture, and leadership, providing practical tools to drive growth and influence positive change. Tune in to transform your approach and lead with purpose.
Stories With Traction
#145: Breaking Barriers: A Journey of Grit, Growth & Leadership
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SUMMARY: From overcoming personal struggles as a teen mom to leading a successful business, Tami Cole has built a career defined by resilience, determination, and leadership.
In this episode, Tami shares her inspiring journey from adversity to entrepreneurship, offering powerful lessons on:
✅ Navigating the challenges of single motherhood while building a career
✅ Transitioning from IT consulting to business ownership with docstrats
✅ Overcoming imposter syndrome and leading with authenticity
✅ Balancing high achievement with steady consistency
✅ The power of vulnerability, transparency, and self-leadership
Tami’s story is a testament to grit, growth, and the courage to take risks. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with real-world insights you can apply to your own journey.
TAMI COLE: Tami is the President and CEO of docstrats.
MATT ZAUN: Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.
Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.