MKC - Micro Keynote Concert by Jim Perona is a groundbreaking podcast from one of the world’s first international keynote concert speakers. Jim uniquely blends storytelling frameworks, music, and business insights to unravel complex topics in an engaging and memorable way. Designed for corporate leaders and professionals, each bite-sized episode transforms leadership, strategy, and innovation into an immersive keynote experience. Tune in for a fresh, dynamic approach to business storytelling.
80 - Redefining Success How to Keep Moving When Pressure Changes the Plan
This video teaches how redefining success helps you persevere when plans collapse under pressure. Learn how adjusting your expectations builds resilience and keeps you moving forward even when conditions change dramatically.
79 - How Being of Service Redefines Pressure and Builds Unshakable Resilience
This video shows how being of service transforms the meaning of pressure. Learn how contributing to others shifts your mindset, strengthens resilience, and helps you perform with greater clarity and purpose.
78 - The Power of the Pivot How Quick Recalibration Builds Confidence Under Pressure
This video teaches why the pivot is one of the most powerful tools when performing under pressure. Learn how quick recalibration, presence, and adaptability allow you to stay effective even when plans fall apart.
77 - Responding to Pressure How Adaptability Creates Successful Performances
This video shares a powerful lesson about performing under pressure. When conditions cannot be controlled your response can be. Learn how presence adaptability and intentional action turn challenging situations into successful outcomes.
76 - Performing Through the Setback: How Presence Unlocks Excellence
This video reveals how presence and perseverance allow you to perform at a high level even when circumstances change. Learn how adapting with focus rather than panic helps you deliver excellence under pressure.
75 - Running Into The Storm: The Mindset That Builds Real Strength
This video explores how facing storms in life and work builds true resilience. Learn why moving toward challenges accelerates growth and how meeting adversity directly creates lasting progress that remains long after the storm passes.
74 - The Mindset That Built Legends: What the 1985 Bears Can Teach Us About Greatness
This video explores how the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears built greatness through mindset, consistency, and relentless effort not talent alone. Learn how their approach to work ethic and resilience can elevate your leadership and performance.
73 - Gratitude in the Dark: How Hard Moments Become Your Strongest Training Ground
This episode reveals how gratitude especially in difficult circumstances can build resilience and shift your perspective. Learn how reframing adversity through gratitude helps you persevere with strength and clarity.
72 - You Cannot Fail When You’re Fully Yourself: The Leadership Power of Authenticity
This episode explores why showing up authentically is the most reliable path to connection and success. Learn how embracing your full self removes pressure, builds trust, and ensures you never truly fail.
71 - The Undeniable Offer: Why Authenticity Beats Persuasion Every Time
Discover how authentic, value-driven offers deepen client trust and transform selling into genuine service. This episode explores why aligning your offer with who you are makes it not just appealing, but undeniable.
70 - What a Children’s Show Teaches Us About Real Resilience
Resilience isn’t just endurance, it’s intentional effort. This episode explores how a surprising source of inspiration reveals why showing up with care, presence, and purpose is the real key to performing under pressure.
69 - Start Small, Build Big: How Simplicity Reignites Creativity
Stuck creatively or professionally? This episode reveals why simplifying to the core then rebuilding intentionally sparks breakthroughs in music, leadership, and innovation. Learn how returning to fundamentals can restart momentum and unlock clarity.
68 - What If The Hard Seasons Aren’t Detours? But the Road Itself
What if your hardest seasons weren’t wrong turns but part of the main road? In this episode, discover how reframing struggle builds resilience, reclaims purpose, and shifts your entire view of progress.
67 - Being Fully Yourself is The Risk That Creates Results
Sometimes playing it safe kills momentum. In this episode, discover why stepping outside the brief, trusting your instinct, and being fully yourself can lead to unexpected breakthroughs and long-term success.
05 - Sometimes, The Secret to Brilliance is Right In Front Of Us
Brilliance isn’t always found in grand gestures—it’s often hiding in plain sight. In this episode of MKC - Micro Keynote Concert, learn how great leaders and innovators unlock creativity by seeing what others overlook. Tune in to discover how small details can lead to big breakthroughs.