Welcome to 'Frustrated and Exhausted,' a podcast for women in leadership! I'm Ruth Wood, a leadership coach for women, and I’m here to help you navigate life without feeling overwhelmed. This podcast is for you if you're tired of juggling so many things. Here, I'll share experiences, tips, and practical ways to find balance and thrive in leadership without sacrificing your sanity.
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The "Frustrated By Your Marketing?" podcast is hosted by Jim DeMicco and is dedicated to bringing you the latest in marketing news and strategies. The show covers topics such as website design, WordPress, SEO, social media, email marketing, photography, videography, and of course, the role of AI in marketing now that ChatGPT has arrived on the scene. We’re here to help you level up your marketing game, whether you’re on an internal marketing team, a marketing specialist, or a business owner. ...
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Golf game off the rails? Sick of riding the struggle bus? You've come to the right place. The Par Train helps frustrated golfers #EnjoyTheRide again, because if you can learn to smile through bad golf, you can smile through anything. The Par Train Podcast is a top 10 golf podcast in the United States unpacking the mental game with PGA Tour Pros, best-selling authors, CEOs, sports psychologists, every day golfers like you to make the hardest game in the world feel easy and help you finally ge ...
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Mutterings from a frustrated Huddersfield citizen Also can be listened to on... Apple Podcasts: https://www.podcasts.apple.com/pt/podcast/ian-french/id1559707255 Podchaser: www.podchaser.com/users/ian_french Pocketcasts: https://play.pocketcasts.com/podcasts/07c2b8f0-6db2-0139-3437-0acc26574db2 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81MmI4ZTUyOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Listen Notes: www.listennotes.com/@ian-french/ Podomatic: www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ian-french ...
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Carlos is a crazy extrovert who suffers from delusional grandeur and fomo.When it comes to life and women he has a unique and almost deperate way to manifest destiny. Now on the other hand we have Marlon a introvert, self righteous, peranoid know it all. His views of life and relationship always seem to blow up in his face. Lucky these two have each other. So now they have teamed up to bring you an experience on life from the other side of the tracks. Where they'll be talking about everyday ...
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What actually makes a leader inspiring? In this episode, I unpack what inspirational leadership looks like day to day, not just from a stage. We’re talking about connection, creativity, shared purpose, trust, and the quiet kind of presence that draws people in. I also share why you can’t inspire others if you’re running on empty, and what it takes …
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#393: From the Archives - The Untold History Behind the PGA Championship
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1:04:12Did you know the PGA Championship started as match play? Did you know it was originally frowned upon to play golf for money and turn professional? Why is the PGA Championship the least favorite major? What would change that? Is the Wanamaker the best trophy in golf? All of this and more from the origins and untold story behind the PGA Championship.…
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In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most iconic charity marketing campaigns of all time and why nearly every attempt to copy it has failed. We’ll revisit the Ice Bucket Challenge, explore the emotional and social dynamics that made it explode, and look at its 2025 reboot aimed at mental health. I share lessons for marketers and non-profit…
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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of April. Here are the episodes from April: #385 - From the Archives - The Making of the Masters #387 - The Art …
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Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of impossible standards? In this episode, I’m talking about how high expectations, especially the ones we set for ourselves, can sneakily lead to perfectionism, burnout, and self doubt. We’ll explore where these pressures come from, how they play out at work and home, and why “doing enough” is more p…
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#391: Delusional Confidence and How to Harness it with the DOD King aka Carter Smith
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1:10:04Carter Smith, aka the DOD King on Instagram and youtube, has risen to internet fame from his uncanny ability to carry the golf ball 300+ yards by hitting a driver off the deck. Carter wants to be the first person to make the PGA Tour without using tees, and frequently talks about this idea of delusional confidence. Ev and Cerm show the golf world a…
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#390: LFG - Defeat Your Demons with the World's Best Sports Psychologists with Rotella, McCabe, Parent, and Winters
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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on the way to your next big round. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: #127 - Why "Have Fun: is Awful Advice with Sports Psychologist …
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AI is changing everything - but how much should you say about using it? In this episode, I’m answering listener questions about the messy world of marketing with AI: ethical dilemmas, burnout, client fears, and the pressure to be perfect (and fast). From freelancers losing work to AI to internal teams unsure how to position their AI-assisted work, …
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Today we’re getting into a topic that hits closer to home than most people want to admit - crying at work. I’m unpacking why emotions show up, how they get misunderstood, and what actually helps when things get teary. We’ll talk gender biases, emotional triggers, and why getting curious about tears can change the whole culture of a workplace. Wheth…
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#389: Replay Rate - The Course Management System Tour Pros Swear By with Scott Fawcett
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1:09:54Scott Fawcett, founder of Decade Golf, hopped aboard the Train back in 2021, and Ev and Cerm thought we all needed a refresher. One of our most popular episodes, the Decade course management system is one of the fastest ways to lower your handicap (and increase your enjoyment) without changing your swing. Enjoy! Ev had been lying to himself for 25 …
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Most podcasts don’t make it past episode three. 90% of the rest quit before episode 20. So, how did Frustrated By Your Marketing? hit episode 50? And what did I learn along the way? This isn’t a victory lap; it’s a breakdown of what it takes to create consistent content, why YouTube nearly killed the show, and how podcasting became my personal test…
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In this episode, I’m getting honest about something I’ve been struggling with lately - focus. From brain fog to constant distractions, it’s harder than ever to get into deep work mode. So, I’ve been digging into the science of focus, and what actually helps us reclaim our attention in the middle of all the noise! We’ll talk about inner, outer, and …
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#388: My Round at Augusta National with Gabby Herzig — A Blueprint for Your Next Bucket List Golf Experience
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1:01:58Gabby Herzig won lottery. Literally and figuratively. She was selected in the media lottery to play Augusta National Golf Club a day after Rory McIlroy made history. She wrote about the full round here, but also unpacked it with Ev and Cerm today with the lens of helping you make the most out of your next bucket list golf experience. Ev had been ly…
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We’ve all been told that retirement is the goal - the reward after decades of hard work. Save up, slow down, and finally enjoy life. But what if that entire idea is just a well-packaged marketing campaign? In this episode, I break down why the concept of retirement was invented, how it’s been sold to us for decades, and why the rise of AI is only m…
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What does it really take to lead with purpose in today’s world? In this episode, I chat with Estelle McCartney, CEO of Arctic Shores, about career pivots, privilege, and creating change that matters. Estelle shares how personal loss and a desire for impact shaped her journey from politics to tech, and why her leadership style is rooted in curiosity…
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Wow. Just wow. Ev and Cerm hit record just minutes after Rory made history. In this special episode, they break down what happened, why it matters, and how we can all learn to master the art of amnesia when it comes to our mistakes—while holding on tight to the memory of our best shots. This one hits different. The viral mental performance shot Mag…
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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of March. Here are the episodes from March: #378 - Coaching Calls - The 3 Putt Cure and the Secret to Making Eve…
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Most people think WordPress is a stable, community-driven platform. And for the most part, it is. But behind the scenes, a bitter power struggle is threatening everything that makes it great. In this episode, I break down the escalating feud between Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of Automattic, and WP Engine, a billion-dollar WordPress hosting company. Fr…
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Leading when you're the youngest in the room isn’t always celebrated, especially if you’re a woman. In this episode, I’m talking about the real life challenges young female leaders face, from being underestimated to dealing with age and gender bias in the workplace. I’ll share experiences from my own career and my clients’, plus offer practical way…
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Did you know The Masters wasn't an immediate success? Did you know Augusta National barely survived the Great Depression? How did the green jacket come to be? Why do they call it Amen Corner? Who was Bobby Jones right-hand man that may be more responsible for the Masters than Bobby Jones himself? Ev and Cerm open the archives for a different episod…
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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset before your next big round, range session, or whatever you're on your way to. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: #248 - Play Big L…
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Most people think AI is killing creativity. I think it’s doing the opposite. In this episode, I explore ChatGPT's new image generation features and why it’s sparking panic in the design world. From Studio Ghibli-style portraits to South Park selfies, the line between inspiration and copyright violation is getting blurry fast. But here’s the twist: …
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What does it take to build a genuinely high performing team that doesn’t burn out along the way? In this episode, I’m joined by Lorraine Kelly to talk all things leadership, inclusion, and what it really means to support your people. We get into team culture, trust, boundaries, and visibility, plus how to lead with both strength and kindness. Lorra…
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#383: Why Golfers Haven’t Improved in 50 Years—And How You Finally Can with Jim Venetos
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1:16:46Jim Venetos (@jimvenetosgolf) hops aboard the Train to help Ev, Cerm, and all of you learn that maybe the modern golf swing isn't the best way to play golf well. Maybe there's a reason handicaps haven't lowered in 50+ years and Tour Pros haven't gotten better (perhaps even gotten worse?). This episode of the Par Train will challenge the status quo …
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Most people still don’t use AI consistently in their work, but the job market is already shifting. With Bill Gates predicting a two-day workweek and AI creeping into everything from education to healthcare, the clock is ticking. In this episode, I break down: Why I think Gates is (mostly) right, and how it will impact your career How AI will reshap…
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In this episode, I’m sharing a very personal reflection on effort, performance, and the fine line between healthy striving and perfectionism - all inspired by a weekend dance show with my daughters. From pre-show nerves to post-performance self-criticism, I saw just how early we start internalising pressure to get things exactly right. I’m talking …
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Debbie O'Connell, Award Winning LPGA Professional and Founder of Golf Positive hops aboard the Train to unpack and solve the round killer -- tentative swings. If you've ever stepped into a shot feeling tentative, this episode is for you. The viral mental performance shot Magic Mind is living up to the hype with both Cerm and Ev. Get 20% (or 48% off…
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The YouTuber who exposed the PayPal Honey scandal has vanished, and many think he was forced to disappear. After racking up 17 million views and triggering policy changes at Google, MegaLag promised a follow-up… and then went completely silent. In this episode, I break down: What’s changed since the Honey affiliate link scandal first broke How Goog…
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What does real advocacy look like? In this episode, I sit down with Kim Atkinson, CEO of the Scottish Sports Association, to unpack the roles women and men play in driving gender equity. We explore why some women hold others back, and how men can step up as real allies. Kim shares her experiences navigating leadership from a young age, the power of…
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#381: The Two Things Rory Did at TPC Sawgrass You Can Copy - 2025 Players Championship Recap
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A rare Monday podcast release after Rory wins the 3-hole aggregate playoff at The 2025 Players Championship... unpacks maybe Rory's most "relatable" win. Rory did two essential keys to win his second Players Championship that every golfer can learn from. Want to play better under pressure or learn how to recover after a bad shot? This episode is fo…
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Bitly just made a huge change to its free plan, which could spell the end of Bitly as the go-to link shortener. If you’re using Bitly’s free service, your links will now show a preview page with ads before sending users to their final destination. In this episode, I break down: What’s happening with Bitly’s new terms of service Why this shift is a …
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International Women’s Day is over for another year, but what now? In this episode, I reflect on what real action for gender equity looks like and how we can go beyond hashtags and corporate campaigns. I explore the four ways women show up in leadership. More importantly, I’m asking, how do we step up? I share my next steps, including getting more i…
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#380: Replay Rate - Break Free from Suckville with Sports Psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe
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1:11:20We've all spent time in suckville. There's nothing worse. The question is how do we punch our tickets and break free from suckville? Dr. Bhrett McCabe (@drbhrettmccabe), Sports Psychologist on the PGA Tour for Jon Rahm, Billy Horschel, Sam Burns and many more hops aboard the train for his 3rd time and gives us the roadmap to not just find our best,…
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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of February. Here are the episodes from February: #372 - A Golf Odyssey: Rediscovering the Game's Spirit and Rek…
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Moving is stressful - financially, emotionally, and physically. But while packing boxes and staging my home, I was reminded that marketing is everywhere. The same principles that help sell a home can make any brand more successful. Here are four key marketing lessons I saw in action: People can feel perfection. Even if they can’t explain why. Small…
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International Women’s Day sparks celebrations, corporate campaigns, and a whole lot of debate. But is it still relevant? In this episode, I unpack the contradictions around IWD. Does it drive real change, or is it just another hashtag? I share my personal experiences of how IWD is marked around the world, why I struggle with its meaning, and what a…
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#378: Coaching Calls - The 3 Putt Cure and the Secret to Making Everything with Dr. Joe Parent and Karol Priscilla
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Ev met Karol Priscilla at an event recently and talked about her putting issues. She calls herself 3 putt Karol, has had 40 putts in a round, and expects to miss every putt she walks up to. Ev knew just the guy to call. The best-selling author of Zen Golf, Zen Putting, and How to Make Every Putt, Dr. Joe Parent hops aboard the Train for the first-o…
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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset before your next big round, range session, or whatever you're on your way to. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 2 following episodes: 342 - Dr. Bob R…
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In this episode of the Frustrated By Your Marketing? Podcast host Jim DeMicco explores what really happens when a video goes viral. Will your business instantly be flooded with sales? Not necessarily. Jim breaks down the three types of viral content—and why only one leads to actual revenue. Using a recent restaurant client’s unexpected viral moment…
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AI is everywhere, but are women missing out on shaping its future? In this episode, I chat with Carolyn Shepherd, an expert in helping no- tech professionals embrace AI for leadership and productivity. We explore why women must get involved, the risks of staying on the side-lines, and how AI can transform career growth. Carolyn shares insights on o…
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#376: 20 Years of Golf Mistakes—We Made Them So You Don’t Have To
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1:14:09Josh Alpert, California Coaching Professional 2024 Hall of Famer, and 2023 SCPA Coach of the Year, (and Ev's coach) hops aboard the Train to unpack the 20 years of mistakes Ev has made that many golfers probably make as well. Listen to this episode so you don't make the same mistakes! Want to treat yourself or a loved one with the most comfortable …
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In this episode of the Frustrated By Your Marketing? Podcast host Jim DeMicco explores the surprising reality of AI burnout. AI is supposed to make work easier, but a recent study found that 77% of employees say AI has actually increased their workload—leading to frustration, stress, and unrealistic productivity expectations. Jim connects this mode…
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We hear it all the time, women just need to be “more confident” to get ahead in their careers. But what if the problem isn’t confidence at all? In this episode, I’m breaking down the confidence myth and why this narrative unfairly shifts the responsibility onto women while ignoring the real issue: systemic bias in workplaces. Here are the highlight…
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#375: The Oldest PGA Tour Rookie in History Proves You Can Get Better with Age
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1:10:56Gary Christian notably became a PGA Tour rookie at 40, making him one of the oldest true rookies in modern PGA Tour history. During his rookie year in 2012, he made the FedEx Cup Playoffs and was paired with Tiger Woods at The Barclays. Gary takes us through what finally got him over the hump from the mini-tours to the PGA Tour (hint: It wasn't his…
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In this episode of the Frustrated By Your Marketing? Podcast host Jim DeMicco breaks down the rapid advancements in AI and what they mean for marketers. With new AI models coming out almost every month, how can businesses keep up—and more importantly, how will consumer behavior shift in response? Jim introduces his dAImond Theory, exploring why hum…
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In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Tracy Vegro OBE, a powerhouse in the financial and regulatory world. We explored how organisations can create spaces where everyone can thrive and the role that trust, flexibility, and generational understanding play in building resilient teams. Tracy’s insights on how well intentioned teams can…
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Ev and Cerm unpack Rory's secret new formula, which seems to be producing a new Rory. What did he do and say differently at the AT&T Pro Am at Pebble Beach? How does TGL factor in? How is Rory emulating Scottie Scheffler? What did Rory change about his approach that you can steal for your game? Want to play better golf in 2025? This episode is for …
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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of January. Here are the episodes from January: #366 - 8 Lessons from 2024 that Will Revolutionize Your Golf Gam…
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In this episode of the Frustrated By Your Marketing? Podcast host Jim DeMicco breaks down the biggest hits and misses from this year’s Super Bowl commercials. With brands spending up to $8 million for a 30-second spot, the stakes are high—but did they deliver? Jim unpacks why some ads nailed their message (Coors Light’s clever product tie-in) while…
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Burnout isn’t just feeling tired, it’s that deep, bone weary exhaustion that makes everything feel harder than it should. In this episode, I’m getting into why so many high, achievers push through stress until they’re completely depleted and why walking away from a toxic or unfulfilling job often feels impossible. Mental Health UK Burnout Report 20…
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