The ASCENT Podcast Pre-Interview FormWe are excited to have you join us on The ASCENT Podcast! Please complete this survey so we can know more about you and ensure a great conversation. Email * Full Name * (Please provide phonetic pronunciation as well if needed) First Name Last Name Business Name Website http:// Phone * (In case of technical difficulties or if we need to reach out to you quickly) Country (###) ### #### Social Media Profile URLs (these will be shared in the show notes) Bio * Questions for The ASCENT Podcast We aim to explore themes of personal growth, leadership, and impactful living through the lens of our ASCENT Framework. 1. Connecting to The ASCENT Framework: The ASCENT Framework is the conceptual backbone of our guiding principles and methodologies, designed to help individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. How do your experiences or expertise align with the idea of a structured framework for personal or professional growth? 2. Inner Growth & Self-Actualization (ASCENT Core Method™): Our ASCENT Core Method™ focuses on the individual's inner journey towards self-actualization, encompassing stages like Assess, Sync, Commit, Elevate, Navigate, and Thrive. Can you share a pivotal moment or strategy from your own life or work where focusing on inner growth led to a significant breakthrough or transformation? 3. Outward Engagement & Relationship Building (ASCENT Connect Method™): The ASCENT Connect Method™ emphasizes how individuals show up for others and build supportive, engaged interactions through principles like Accepting, Supportive, Consistent, Empathetic, Neutral, and Transitional. How have you leveraged connection and relationship building to achieve significant outcomes, either personally or professionally? 4. Inspiring Leadership & Impact (ASCENT Catalyst Method™): Our ASCENT Catalyst Method™ is for leaders who want to inspire others, focusing on characteristics like Align, Serve, Communicate, Empower, Nurture, and Transform. What do you believe is the most crucial characteristic for a leader looking to inspire positive change and foster collective success? Please provide an example. 5. The ASCENT System (Actionable Steps): The ASCENT System refers to the practical, step-by-step process clients follow to implement the Framework's principles. How important is having a clear, actionable system or process in achieving sustainable results in your field or area of expertise? 6. Is there a specific topic related to personal growth, leadership, or creating impact that you are most passionate about discussing on the podcast? 7. Are there any topics that are off limits for discussion? 8. Do you have specific questions you would like us to ask? If so, please place in order of importance, as this will be a conversational interview, so we will also ask some of our own questions based on your answers. Final Question! Can we share on our social media as a collaboration with you when we market your episode? Yes No RECORDING BEST PRACTICES AND RIGHTS RELEASE To help make our recording the best possible, here's a list of some helpful tips. Remember, when you look and sound good, people are more likely to continue to tune in and listen the whole time. BEFORE OUR CALL, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE: A LAPTOP OR DESKTOP: We'll use Squadcast Podcast Studio for our call which has to be done via your laptop or desktop, not on your phone (for better quality). The recording studio link will be sent out to you before we record. A HIGH-QUALITY MIC: Bad sound quality is one of the top reasons why people don't listen to a podcast. The better the sound quality, the more people will stick around to listen. If you don't have a high-quality microphone, earphones plugged into your computer work better than Bluetooth earbuds. HEADPHONES: This will help you hear your sound levels and avoid an echo during the call. You need these even if you are using a separate mic. VIDEO AND LIGHTING: We'll be recording audio and video during our call. You don't need a professional light kit, but do make sure that you're not in a dark room as this will be uploaded to YouTube as well. It's helpful if the light is in front of you or at a 45 degree angle so that your face isn't in shadow. Also avoid direct sunlight as it can be harsh on camera. NO NOISE OR DISTRACTIONS: The sounds of life can be very distracting in an audio, so try to find a quiet place to yourself where you won't be disturbed for the whole time we'll be doing the interview. Find a quiet space or room, ideally a room that has carpet to avoid echoes. Please also help choose a time when there won't be as much ambient noise. Let me know if you need to change your time to adjust for noise. HIGH SPEED INTERNET: Make sure you have a strong internet connection/signal to avoid any disruptions. The safest bet is to have an ethernet connection (if possible). I know this sometimes can't be controlled. Just do your best! BE YOURSELF! The audience wants to hear from the real you! Do whatever makes you feel relaxed and confident and let me know if I can help you feel more at ease in any way ahead of the call. Finally, if you want to get a feel for the podcast and check out past episodes, you can find it on your favorite podcast streaming platform, so make sure you take a listen in if you haven't already! Thanks again for joining us on The ASCENT Podcast! I have read the above Recording Best Practices and Rights Release: Yes! I'm good to go! By coming on The ASCENT Podcast, I agree that the ASCENT Coaching Program owns the rights to all audio and image recording in perpetuity, and can use my voice and image to promote this recording and the ASCENT Coaching platform in perpetuity. * I agree I do not agree Thank you!
