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Episode 79 will be of specific interest to audit committees, investors, and companies, but also anyone in business today that would like to hear our guests' important work in the world of voluntary reporting on data governance, cybersecurity, and AI.Jordan Famularo is a strategist and researcher with a broad range of analytical and convening experience in the areas of sustainability, investing, AI ethics, corporate responsibility, human rights, data governance, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, and other topics in responsible tech and serves as a consultant for corporate reporters and investors. Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

 In episode 78 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I speak with Ben Gardier, founder and CEO of Linen Fresh Laundry. Over the past six years, he has acquired and operated multiple laundromats and commercial laundry facilities in the Arizona and Nevada area. We discuss raising capital and gaining the trust of investors through consistency and persistency. Ben shares his journey from CFO to independent sponsor, the challenges he faced and the lessons learned along the way. I hope you enjoy the show!

In episode 77 of the Get Hired Up podcast, Sunil and I discuss M&A due diligence and some of the more nuanced diligence considerations for a successful venture.  We discuss M&A through both a sustainability and cross cultural perspective where relationships are the key factor in a successful joint venture. I hope you enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

In episode 76 of the Get Hired Up! Podcast, I speak with Sankeetha Selvarajah who is the Managing Attorney of ZENSEI Law P.C., a civil transactional firm located in Boston and New York. Her clients are within the cannabis, technology, real estate, food service, e-commerce sectors as well as, retail manufacturers.  As a 6x Nationally awarded startup attorney, Sankeetha Selvarajah does more than create profitable exits. With almost 15 years of legal and business consulting experience, she's passionate about creating better businesses by making law accessible to business owners. She is also the CEO of STARTUP DOX (legal template company) and ZENSEI ADVISORY, LLC (an exit-strategy advisory). As outside general legal counsel to over 250 small businesses, she has also worked with startups as an advisor, strategist, and reluctant therapist. No matter which role she's playing, her goal is simple -- to educate founders and business owners to enable themselves to drive measurable results.Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

In Episode 75, I'm joined by Anna Stylianou to discuss anti-financial crime and anti-money laundering topics, regulation, and compliance. Additionally, we talk a little bit about hacking, cyber security, and credential control.Anna is an expert in anti-money laundering, compliance and financial crime risk management, having long term experience of working in regulated financial institutions. Over her career, Anna has worked in traditional banking, the investment industry, as well as with reputable lawyers. She is an expert in regulatory compliance standards and delivering results in the fight against financial crime. I hope you enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

This is episode two of the Optimal Board Services Group M&A series. In this episode, I speak once again with experienced technology executive, CEO, and entrepreneur, Stephen Pitt-Walker, about the pressures of P&L and how P&L is used as a tool for business growth. The balance sheet is at the center of the entire business ecosystem that is corollary to the organizational learning system, a process similar to the one used in the Burberry turnaround story. I hope you enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

In this episode of the Get Hired Up podcast, I speak with Dr. Aamir A. Rehman, Chairman of Innate Capital Partners. What is most inspiring about Dr. Rehman is his values aligned approach with customers in what he calls values aligned investments. I hope you enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Today, I'm very pleased to introduce a series of discussions with Stephen Pitt Walker, founder and CEO of the of Optima Board Services Group. We are launching a series with the topic of merger and acquisitions and the nuances of getting deals done successfully. Stephen is a CEO and founder of Optima Board Services Group, which focuses on optimizing governance practices, building capacity, creating value, and mitigating risks for corporate boards through a collaborative strategy lens. He is an interdisciplinary business leader and international executive lawyer, certified board director, and former fortune 100 company executive with leadership of global accounts and direct P&L accountability.Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

In Episode 71, The path to silence - how your tone can win or lose the deal, I get to speak with Marshall Davis Jones, a voice expert. Tone can be an elusive ingredient in any communication. Misused or misplaced, it can destroy any sense of connection. Tone is everywhere. It's the snapshot and the snap judgment of a song, a look, or a feel. It's also a snapshot of our voice. In one tenth of a second, our speaking can make an impression. Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

In episode 70 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I speak with Patrick Allmond, owner of Focus Digital Marketing Agency, a recognized leader in the online marketing industry. Patrick is a Veteran, Professional Keynote Speaker, Pilot, TV Media Personality, Two Decade Entrepreneur. He is also a high content speaker, and a frequent consultant for ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox TV and KSBI TV. His firm builds multimedia content for his clients. If you're planning to launch an online consultancy, you will find this episode insightful.Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

I'm delighted to share that for this episode, we invited two guests to join us—Scott Calderwood, President and CEO of Calderwood Search Partners Inc. and Ryan Smyth, executive Vice President and CFO with Carbon 60. Tune in to hear Maureen Farmer, Founder and CEO of Westgate Executive Branding (who is also our podcast host) to discuss lessons learned from CEO portfolio companies with Scott and Ryan.Additionally, we discuss resources that organizations need, especially after an acquisition of a portfolio company. We talk about the challenges that CEOs face and the resources that they deploy, and the ingenuity and innovation that they use to bring these resources into the organization, especially during the first 90 to 180 days. I hope you enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

In episode 68 of the Get Hired Up Podcast, I get to interview the first woman-founded private equity fund in Canada. Lisa Melchior is the founder and Managing Partner of VERTU Capital, a Toronto-based technology private equity firm targeting high-potential Canadian technology businesses. She has been a private equity investor for more than 25 years and has invested $1.5B in over 25 companies across North America and Europe, with a focus on enterprise software and software-enabled businesses. In March 2023, the Canadian Venture Capital Association honored Lisa with its Woman of Achievement Award in Private Equity.Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

Bob Gentle works with leaders at every stage of business to help them step out in front of their marketing with a powerful personal brand. He does this through his podcast, YouTube channel, coaching, masterminds and consulting. His mission? Helping business leaders around the world discover, set and achieve their goals online and then build a business they love. Bob is the author of Personal Brand Business Roadmap: Everything you need to start, scale or just fix your expert business. It is my pleasure to welcome Bob Gentle to the Get Hired Up podcast!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 65 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Delilah Panio and Selma Thaver of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange. We discussed the benefits of US-based technology companies being listed in Canada and all about the IPO process and general timelines, common misperceptions of the capital markets and so much more. I hope you enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 65 of the Get Hired Up podcast, we launched a three part series on financial services regulatory compliance. This episode focuses on insider trading. Upcoming episodes will focus on compliance related to artificial intelligence and cyber security. Today, I'm absolutely delighted to speak with Amy Kadomatsu and Bill Carrigan of Comply. As a global market leader and regulatory compliance solutions, Comply combines the power of regulatory technology, services and education to empower chief compliance officers and compliance professionals to easily navigate regulatory landscapes. I hope you enjoy the show! Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 64 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I get to speak with my friend, mentor and colleague Susan Chritton, Author of Personal Branding for Dummies. When we show up at work and at play as our true authentic selves, there is confidence, joy and engagement. This is personal branding to me. Susan is a thought leader in the careers and personal branding sectors and it's such an honor to share her expertise and perspective with you. I hope you enjoy the show!  Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 64 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I get to speak with my friend, mentor and colleague Susan Chritton, Author of Personal Branding for Dummies. When we show up at work and at play as our true authentic selves, there is confidence, joy and engagement. This is personal branding to me. Susan is a thought leader in the careers and personal branding sectors and it's such an honor to share her expertise and perspective with you. I hope you enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 63 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I interviewed Jake Thompson, a performance coach at Compete Every Day. At Westgate, the cornerstone of our work is leadership optimization and this is where Jake offers a simple but unique approach to competitive advantage through small steps that compound over time.Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 62 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I interview a registered psychotherapist and life and career coach about the phenomenon of Sunday scaries. Psychological safety at work is a fundamental need and I would argue a right. My experience working with leaders across the globe has surprised me. From the shop floor to the boardroom door the phenomenon can cripple decisions, fracture teams and cause mental anguish. Andrea offers insights into the phenomenon as well as the strategies for dealing with the Sunday scaries. I hope you enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 61 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I interview a master certified branding and digital strategist, where we discuss how to enhance your executive presence authentically, in a way that helps you raise your visibility using your own voice without compromising your values. One of my favorite topics, Jackie brings a fresh, clear and powerful perspective to the often misunderstood discipline of personal branding. I hope you enjoy the show.Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 60 of the Get Hired Up podcast, our host, Maureen Farmer joins the podcast as a guest while the producer, Maddie Shears, interviews her on employee turnover versus employee retention. Maureen shares fast tips for individuals looking to leave their current organization as well as companies looking to keep their employees. This episode shares two sides of the coin on career decisioning for leaders. We hope you enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

Comparanoia and the Imposter Syndrome—Why do we feel this way? Join the Get Hired Up Podcast to hear SMARTSTART founder, Linda Lopeke, analyze imposter syndrome, one of the most dreaded afflictions of high performers.  This episode has a growing fanbase and continues to increase in popularity due to Linda's unique, compelling perspective on imposter syndrome. It leaves our listeners with a more positive outlook on a commonly feared experience and encourages us to push past this invasive phenomenon.   Linda is a distinguished entrepreneur, author, and recognized leading expert in business development, strategic marketing, and operational management. She helps business owners and experts achieve independence through entrepreneurship by guiding them and creating media-worthy success stories from their business ideas. Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 58 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I speak with Dawn Munroe, a human resources leader in the healthcare sector. We discuss trends in hiring new professionals, Gen Z and millennials and how to best lead this discerning cohort in a multigenerational workplace. We also do a live and unscripted demonstration of a difficult conversation that you can adapt to your own workplace.Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 57 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I speak with Environmental Engineering Technologist, Brenna Farmer, who shares her advice on strategic networking to support advancing through the sometimes tricky navigation of one's career. She shares a story of one particular strategic move that altered the trajectory of her career. In addition to advanced networking tips, Brenna also shares her experiences in business development and conflict management.Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 56 of the Get Hired Up Podcast, I speak with venture capitalist investor, Chris Haynes, an impact investor. Chris discusses his transition from investment banking to venture capital investing in the med tech and digital health sector. He discloses the deeply personal reason for his transition and talks about what might surprise you most about venture capital.He says, "as a young person, I want to push hard for what our vision of the world should be, and you don't need to compromise the economics to do so."I know you will enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 55 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I speak with reverse logistics and remanufacturing leader and executive, John Lingon, who uncovered the mystery of part of the supply chain that isn't top of mind for most of us in this trillion dollar industry.John also shares a rags to riches story about a fortune 500 customer who almost walked out the door. I hope you enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 54 of the Get Hired podcast, I speak with Jon Olson, a board advisor and cybersecurity legal specialist who discusses the changing roles of boards of directors today, having served on a board that made an exit through a strategic sale. Jon offers his experience as a private board member and his experience with a board appointment and how he landed the position on the board—a topic of great interest to Westgate clients today. I hope you enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 53 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with James Baxter. James is an award-winning Canadian Sportswriter, Political Journalist, Bureau Chief and Entrepreneur.James served as a journalist covering international trade, economics, health care, energy and climate change and North American politics. Recognized among his peers as broadly networked among global governments and news organizations, he is also known as a leader who turns ideas into action.Among his many achievements, James is the Founder of Canada's first purely digital political news service iPolitics—known for its independent, nonpartisan and real time coverage of Canadian politics (later acquired by Torstar).What impresses me most about James, despite his successes as a nationally recognized community and business leader, is his generosity, humility and kindness toward others. I hope you enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

In episode 52 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I speak with Chief Growth Officer, Christina Noble to discuss joint ventures and the creativity it demands. We talk about company culture, resiliency, and employee engagement amongst other topics.Additionally, Christina shares a pranayama breathing practice with our listeners and she and I demonstrate its powerful impact on slowing down and focusing internally. Christina Noble serves as Chief Growth Officer for Sonora Quest Laboratories, a life sciences diagnostics company and joint venture between Banner Health and Quest Diagnostics, traded on the New York stock exchange.An innovative leader, Christina combines financial expertise with a background in direct-to-consumer ambulatory operations, marketing and commercialization, merger and acquisition integration, and a deep understanding of digital technology and information systems (including e-commerce).Christina is known for her innovative approach to identifying areas of growth and for bringing profitable businesses to new markets. Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts #jointventure #chiefgrowthofficer #resiliency #companyculture #employeeengagement 

In episode 51 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with an energy economist about ESG, the circular economy and greenwashing.Dr. Melvin Cross earned a BA (Honors) from the University of Montana, an MA from Simon Fraser University, and a PhD from Texas A&M University.He holds a US and Canadian citizenship. Mel has teaching and research interest in history of economic thought, natural resource economics and environmental economics.He has been a visiting scholar at Queens University, the University of Sydney, Carlton University, and Shang Don—University of Finance and Economics. He is an author or co-author of Articles of Marine Resource Economics, History of Political Economy, Canadian Public Policy, the Canadian Journal of Fisheries in Aquatic Science, and many more.Mel continues to maintain research and teaching interests as well as speaking on the podcast.Enjoy the show!Westgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts 

David Acharya is the managing partner of ACP, where he oversees all aspects of the firm's investing, management, and strategic activities. He brings 25 years of investing and transaction experience to ACP. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and is recognized by his peers for his expertise in private equity, capital markets, and portfolio value creation. I met David last month at a mid-market investment event. Join me as we discuss some myths published by some pretty credible sources about private equity firms and the success of their acquisitions. Despite our research at Westgate for this podcast, David challenges the claims of some of the most respected sources of market research today. David and I also discussed due diligence challenges from an investment perspective before the deal closes. David discusses his firm's industry, industry focus, investment criteria and due diligence practices that produced excellent results for his firm and portfolio companies. I hope you enjoy the show!

 Industry changes can be one of the most challenging career transitions because they take you out of your networks and away from your centers of influence. In episode 49 of the Get Hired Up podcast, Maddie Shears and I, our podcast producer, discuss strategies for changing industries and some of the reasons CEOs get frustrated with the length of time it takes for such a transition. We also discuss proven tactics for landing a role in a new industry.I hope you enjoy the show!

Brendan St. Jacques is an award-winning and entrepreneurial focused sales leader. His bench strength is driving commercial growth while unleashing human capital potential. Brendan is also an expert at turning sales around and consistently exceeding revenue targets by 25% to 50%. He is also known for serving clients with honesty, transparency and commitment. Brendan is a repeated invited guest speaker for industry events with audiences up to 650 people.In this episode of The Get Hired Up podcast, I speak once again with growth strategist, Brendan St. Jacques about building trust, building revenues and building customer engagement in a brand new technology driven hospitality industry. We discuss how adversity drives innovation and the ability to adapt to change builds resilience, one of the top leadership competencies in demand today. I hope you enjoy the show.

With nearly 70 percent of mergers failing, it's critical that private equity firms deploy the best resources to ensure a seamless integration of people and products. According to HBR, 60% of significant mergers destroy shareholder value. Another study found that 83% of deals were unsuccessful in producing any palpable business value (KPMG).Today our host Maureen Farmer speaks with technology leader Pallavi Hanson to discuss:Fortifying efficient teams post-merger Rapidly developing and bringing products to market How to strengthen employee engagement And more!We invite you to sit back and enjoy the show. 

In episode 46 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I once again speak with a New York Times best selling author, my friend and influencer, Denise Logan.With Denise, we explore an advanced networking strategy that is truly unique, powerful and sustainable. By establishing ties that connect at a deep level while crystallizing trust for the long term, Denise helps clients build meaningful relationships. I'm absolutely thrilled to share this unique strategy with you.I hope you enjoy the show!

Beth Bennati Kennedy is principal of Bennati Training and Development and is a leadership and career coach, resiliency training expert, and speaker. Her Bennati resiliency model has helped thousands of people develop the resilience to adapt to changing career circumstances, remain productive and engaged, and find greater life and career satisfaction.If you're a business leader, CEO or divisional leader of an organization, you'll enjoy listening to our conversation. She provides tools you can use immediately to counteract the growing problem of burnout.

In this episode, I get to interview one of today's top manufacturers of rare earths materials that supply most of the innovative products on the market today. A story of resilience, innovation and transformation—what I appreciate about my interview with Kevin Morris are his deep listening skills and natural conversation style. I hope you enjoy the show!Kevin Morris serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the publicly traded Neo Performance Materials Inc. One of the world's leading rare earths and rare metals companies.Described as an industry leader and effective negotiator and problem solver, Kevin is accountable for 1800 employees and 10 production facilities across the world.With a honed product development expertise, Kevin is skilled at assessing and responding to unique challenges that produce strong, profitable, and sustainable relationships with fortune 500 brands.

In this episode of the Get Hired Up podcast, we explore the humanity behind the numbers in my conversation with business leader, and Data Scientist, Stefan Lorimer. In the episode we discuss:Data scientists and what they doThe ethics of artificial intelligenceProduct integration post mergerA simplified explanation of machine learning, artificial intelligence and data scienceStefan has certainly opened my eyes to the mysterious world of data science and people leadership. I hope you enjoy the show! 

Trends in Corporate CTrends in Corporate Compensation – Career Mastery for Senior Leaders. For the last episode of our series, we hosted a very special guest, Lotte Struwing. Lotte is an experienced business leader with significant expertise in senior-level Human Resources, business ownership, and career strategy and brings a contagious passion for each one. Lotte is the President of Lasting Solutions HR Consulting & Coaching and has been proudly serving clients since 2008. In this episode, we discuss the different delineations of compensation models, creative trending compensation strategies, negotiating compensation with confidence, myth busters in compensation, and much more. According to Lotte: “Compensation is often misunderstood. What I have learned is going into these compensation negotiation conversations, you need to be able to know what you're willing to compromise on and what you're not willing to compromise on…”.

In episode 4 of the Career Mastery Series, we reviewed more than 280 client questions over the last 24 months to provide a sampling of questions and themes that arise with our clients. In this episode we discuss the leadership assessment tool we use in our business and personal lives.Resignation and terminations cost organizations billions of dollars every year. While some are warranted, many can be avoided saving your company from the disruption from the resignation or the termination of a key executive.If you're a CEO who's struggling with a board relationship, or if you are a CEO who is planning a termination, you will benefit from my conversation with our Podcast Producer and Digital Marketing Manager, Maddison Shears. I hope you enjoy the show!

In episode 3 of the Career Mastery Series, we reviewed more than 280 client questions over the last 24 months to provide a sampling of questions and themes that arise with our clients. In the podcast we discuss the Westgate job interview model, whether it's for media, a job opportunity, or a board role. This easy-to-follow model works in almost any scenario and our clients love it. We hope you enjoy our discussion. 

Introducing Career Mastery for Senior Leaders!We are pleased to present our summer series on the Get Hired Up! podcast with you.We reviewed and analyzed more than 280 executive CEO and board-level client profiles from large corporations, private equity firms, as well as family offices as they navigate promotions, board appointments, transitions, and start new businesses. We uncover the most pressing questions CEOs have today. These questions are aggregated to protect the confidentiality of our clients.In this episode, we discuss landing board opportunities!We cover the following:Marketing yourself to a boardInterviews for board opportunitiesPE board opportunities (as an external CEO)Board resumes and biosAnd much more!

Introducing Career Mastery for Senior Leaders!We are pleased to present our summer series on the Get Hired Up! podcast with you.We reviewed and analyzed more than 280 executive CEO and board-level client profiles from large corporations, private equity firms, as well as family offices as they navigate promotions, board appointments, transitions, and start new businesses. We uncover the most pressing questions CEOs have today. These questions are aggregated to protect the confidentiality of our clients.In the first episode, we will be discussing all things related to interviews:Preparing for interviewsWhat has changed in the last 20 years regarding interviews *the answer may surprise you*How to “sell” yourselfTips for mitigating the inevitable angst that comes with interviews The right CTA to bring to an interviewMyth bustersAnd moreIf you have a question you would like to ask in relation to the topics mentioned above, let us know! We'll answer it throughout the series. 

Stephen Pitt-Walker, strategic advisor, lawyer, general counsel, international executive, and board advisor, joins me on the Get Hired Up! podcast to discuss ethical and sustainable business practices. More specifically, we discuss AI with a focus on the legal perspective, autopoietic social systems, ESG, DEI, and much more.Stephen is a passionate advocate for social entrepreneurship and constructive, sustainable, and ethical, business practices, as well as stakeholder equity and ‘good' corporate governance. With more than 30 years of global professional experience across multiple industry sectors, he has lived and worked in Australia, East Asia, the UK, Europe, and the US, holding global and multi-geography responsibility in several multi-national corporations.  

In my conversation with William Vogelgesang, we discuss the world of mergers and acquisitions under the lens of the B Corp structure. Corporations that are certified for for-profit benefit corporations that are focused on social and environmental performance. There are more than 2200 B Corp companies around the world and Bill's firm EPOCH Pi is one of them. I hope you enjoy the show.

Tim Brennan is the Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at Fit First Technologies, with 25+ year career in business, management and human resources. His company helps small and large companies with their Job Fit model and advanced hiring tools that incorporate behavioural research, AI and human analytics.In my interview today, we learn about building functional and efficient workforce systems that are sustainable, effective and deliver employee retention for the long term.The Job Fit model helps to uncover an applicant's core personality traits, attitude and standards by accessing advanced human analytics and behavioral science assessments. It helps to highlight which job applicants will be the most successful in the role to discover top performers. They use cutting edge career fit technology to match job applicants with the right occupations, employers with the right talent and career advisors with the right resources all within a single integrated platform. Tim has also recently learned how to retire!

Today, Maddison (our Digital Marketing Manager) and I discuss the CEO 90-day plan, downloaded thousands of times by executives from Disney, Adidas, Tesla, NBC Universal, American Express and others. This simple but powerful tool has paved the way for a safe exit strategy, a CEO job interview pitch and the first 90 days in the new role. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

Maithilee Samant, Founder, and CEO of mirro.ai, is an Entrepreneur with a passion for creating better human connections.She is a Software Professional with a strong track record in life sciences. In addition to that, she is also a trained life and career coach. She has a thriving coaching practice in Silicon Valley through which she actively coaches engineers and scientists.She created mirror.ai—an AI communication coach product to help individuals, job seekers, and entrepreneurs improve their communication skills in a private and judgment-free environment.  

A resilient leader with a proven track record for reducing costs and maximizing revenues, Pallavi leads her teams to drive the flawless and on-time execution of products that delight Fortune 500 customers, thrill employees, and keep investors happy. She serves as a trusted C-Level partner while spearheading tricky post-merger integrations. She has mastered migrating legacy technology applications to modern, cloud-first architectures.

Dr. Afua Cooper is a multidisciplinary scholar and artist. Her global contribution to society includes the literary arts, history, humanities, education, and human and civil rights. Dr. Afua Cooper is a multidisciplinary scholar and artist. Her global contribution to society includes the literary arts, history, humanities, education, and human and civil rights. She helps boards of directors set long-term strategies to become anti-racist organizations.

Laurie Barkman has over 13 years of Corporate and Not-For-Profit Board Director experience with exposure to governance in controlling shareholder environments. An independent thinker, she is able to clarify complex and ambiguous issues with a collaborative and analytic approach. Laurie is the Founder/CEO of SmallDotBig advising privately held companies on pre-M&A value creation and exit planning, and a Partner with Stony Hill Advisors, an M&A firm specializing in the lower middle market. An Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University, Laurie teaches the Corporate Startup Lab, a Masters-level class on transformative innovation within corporations. She hosts the Succession Stories Podcast, delivering weekly insights for C- Suite executives, and leads Strategic Growth workshops for CEOs as a National Vistage Speaker.