Ben embodies the “lifelong learner.” As a Talent Development Professional, he finds ways to improve the skills of others. His career spans over ten years in leadership positions within the banking industry and environmental services. Ben has held various management positions, learning and development, project management, leadership development, and facilitation. He understands that no one is an end-product and continuously looks for creative ways to engage others in skill-building, in and out of the classroom. Ben is a great leader who is strong at motivating, teaching, and developing people. His passion for learning and development – both on a personal and professional level – is inspiring and commendable. As a Talent Development Professional, he finds ways to improve training programs and works effortlessly to deliver an impactful training experience. Ben’s professional mission is to empower every professional to communicate with confidence, recognize their strengths, and add value to their organization. He focuses on delivering end products that lead to team member engagement, culture innovation, and retention.
Community involvement is important because it creates opportunities to give back to a good cause. Most importantly, it's an opportunity to develop valuable change that can lead to inclusion and mutual respect. In this episode, the President of Joliet Pride Network, Jeff Gregory chats with me about the value of networking and community involvement.
Authentic leaders lead and communicate confidently, recognize their strengths, foster inclusion, and add value to their organizations and communities professionally and personally. Tune in to episode four and learn about the ten characteristics of an authentic leader while I dive deep into the first characteristic, emotionally centric.
In life, we take many risks. I believe that some Risks are opportunities to learn lessons and challenge ourselves to see things from different angles. I believe that a world without risks can become redundant and lead to the loss of opportunities to evolve as individuals. Sometimes we need a little reminder that we hold the power to succeed in life, and it all can come from within.
How do you define authentic leadership? What are the main factors of authentic leadership? Check out season two episode two to listen to my conversation with Joanna Roop, speaker, coach, leadership, and talent leader. Joanna shares with me her insights, perspectives, and expertise on authentic leadership.
It has been 12 months since the last episode of EWB aired. It is my honor to welcome you all back to EWB! This is season two, and I am ready to engage with you, continue to share my journey, embrace the goal that I set out to achieve, which is to inspire you to continue to evolve, learn from life, live authentically, and inspire others.
2020 marked the beginning of a new decade. As we said farewell to 2019, we all started to plan our new year's goals and map out what 2020 would look like for us. Just as fast as the clock hit midnight on New Year’s Eve, 2020 began to launch obstacles. Certain events also gave many of us hope for a bright future. To say that we are ready for 2020 to be behind us is an understatement. Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
The holiday season is truly my favorite time of the entire year. There is something more special about that specific time of the year when it comes to the holiday season. Between the end of October, all of November, and December, you can feel extra cheer. The holiday season always brings back wonderful memories. It’s a time for us to reflect and think about all the experiences we had during the year. It is a time for us to re-live some of our most favorite traditions or re-live some of our most fond memories. Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
Are you ready for your next career transition, but you're avoiding the process because, let's face it, it's a long, daunting process. Interviewing is a journey; there is a beginning and an end. I want to share with you 4 different steps that have worked for me in the past that you can use to search or prepare for your next career move. Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
Are you a storyteller? Do you tell a compelling and authentic story to help engage your audience? Tune in to episode 17 to listen to my conversation with Mari Pat Varga, President of Varga and Associates, about how to craft your signature story and the power of storytelling. Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
This year has given us many opportunities to adjust, readjust, and adapt. 2020 has been a year to challenge us in many ways, yet, there is so much to be thankful for this year. What are you thankful for this year? What’s next for you in 2021? Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
As we get closer to the holidays and Thanksgiving just around the corner, many families are planning and readjusting their gatherings and celebrations. We are EVOLVING our celebration methods. In this episode, I share with you some ideas on how to safely celebrate the holidays. I will share with you how my family and I are going to celebrate with our family and friends but still make sure we are staying healthy and safe. Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
Coaching is one of the most important aspects of a leader. Coaching determines your leadership abilities and your abilities to develop talent that contributes to your organization's success. It is also a great way to give back to the community. Tune in to episode 14 to learn about the effective steps to coaching. Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
In honor of LGBTQ History Month, this episode is on authentic identity and I share with you my journey of coming out. Authenticity is something that I value and hold near and dear to my hear. I believe that the power of autunitic does make a difference in people’s lives and in our world. Tune in to episode 13 to listen to my story. Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
It is so important for us to stay in touch with family and friends. Not only is it healthy for us, but believe me, your friends and family will also appreciate it. It is so important that we check-in regularly even if it’s just a quick text message that says “hi” or a message that says, “Hey, I am just thinking about you, I hope all is well.” Tune in to episode 12. I talk about the importance of staying connected with family, friends, and colleagues during these difficult times. Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
People get stressed out for different reasons and people handle stress differently, in different situations. Sometimes we need to recognize that certain things that cause us to stress out are out of our control. The key to handling stress is acknowledging that it exists but also being able to understand what causes you to stress out and implement best practices or behaviors to help you deal with the stress. References mentioned in the episode: The American Institute of Stress, 2019, https://www.stress.org/ American Psychological Association, 2018, https://www.apa.org/ MindTools, Managing Stress Create Calm in Your Career from https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/managing-stress.htm Julie Potiker, Training Industry, November 2019 Stress Less at Work With These 5 Mindfulness Tips from https://trainingindustry.com/blog/professional-development/stress-less-at-work-with-these-5-mindfulness-tips/ Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
We must value each moment in our life, every event that happens. No matter the situation, good or bad, we must learn to accept it and appreciate it for what it is worth. When we encounter challenging problems, we must make every attempt to learn from the situation, learn a lesson that will come with it. Resources referenced on the episode: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800 - 273 - TALK or (8255) Veterans you can press 1. Text the word TALK to 741741 you can text with a trained counselor from the crisis text line for free 24/7 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
Often times we associate vulnerability as being weak, and the thought of being vulnerable is even scary for many. Being vulnerable allows us to take risks and expose ourselves emotionally to other people. Although being vulnerable is often referred to as something negative we need to understand that by being vulnerable you are NOT weak. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about vulnerability. Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
It takes a lot to be resilient. Some people are just naturally resilient, while others struggle. The key is not to give up. I personally believe that resilience is a skill that needs to be developed. It’s a muscle that you have to develop. Listen to this episode as I share with you how to build resilience. Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Facebook: Evolving With Ben
Listeners Stories Vol 1. Episode 7 is EWB's first listener's story and it is a story that is powerful and courageous. The message of this story is that you are not alone. Social Media Platforms: Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Snapchat: evolving_ben
EWB has its first guest speaker! Listen to Ray Bronski's experience of the time that he was targeted at work for being gay. He shares how he found the courage to leave a toxic environment and get in involved to help make a difference in the LGBTQ community. Social Media Platforms: Instagram: evolvingwithben Twitter: @EvolvingWithBen Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Snapchat: evolving_ben
We all experience hardship in our lives. It is inevitable. We don't anticipate, and we don’t welcome it because of the different emotions that come with hardship. Listen to this week’s episode to learn how I have dealt with hardship. The key is to learn to apply and move forward.
Self-reflecting allows you to identify your areas of strengths and your areas of opportunity. By doing so, you allow yourself to be creative and think outside of the box for solutions that contribute to your development. Most importantly, self-reflecting will enable you to understand your emotions and triggers so that you can regulate them during stressful situations.
The power of freedom and authentic identity will help you soar in life. In this episode, I share the moment in life where I found the courage to be authentic. I found the courage to be proud and be true to who I am. Follow me on social media and share your stories with me so that together we can inspire others. Social Media Platforms: Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Instagram: evolvingwithben Snapchat: evolving_ben
You are the only one that stands in your way of success. Break down the barriers. People can tell you, "no, you can't," but they don't hold power to stop you. In this episode, I share a moment in my career when someone told me I would no longer move up or move forward. My response was, "watch me." Follow me on social media and share your stories with me so that together we can inspire others. Social Media Platforms: Instagram: evolvingwithben Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Snapchat: evolving_ben
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories of my personal journey. How I have overcome many obstacles in life and how I continue to overcome my challenges and evolve. Evolving With Ben - The Podcast will create a platform for people to feel inspired and motivated to share their stories and inspire others. Social Media Platforms: Instagram: evolvingwithben Email: evolvingwithben@gmail.com Snapchat: evolving_ben
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