Brad Hill and Rachel Keck
To look at Susan's resume, your first impression might be that she has an enviable corporate success story. Over 30 years of upward trajectory. A succession of increasingly powerful roles, and an income history that reflects my growing influence. Global assignments that allowed her to live and work in amazing places, helping thousands of individuals all over the world envision and then achieve their own potential. But people who know her best know that she spent her days and years in deep fear.
Mark Potts moved to Olathe, Kansas, when he was nine years old. As part of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, he had the opportunity to serve as the New Member Educator, a position that helps teach and mentor new classes of young men transitioning from high school into college. Holding that position was one of the most rewarding experiences in his life. During his tenure at Amazon, he was passionate about building his team and investing in others, but the transition to night shift led to mental health struggles. Over the next two years, he navigated through anxiety and depression with the help of loved ones, friends and mental health education.
James is passionate about leaving a positive impact through responsibility and leadership; two traits that were imparted to him and his siblings growing up in Nigeria. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife and kids and works as an Engineer for a midstream energy company.
Rachel Keck is a workplace culture coach and consultant. With training in the fields of psychology, sociology, and spiritual direction, she brings a wealth of experience and curiosity to both individuals and how those individuals create a collective. She founded Mosaic-Collaborative as a resource to leaders who are responsible for workplace culture as well as a service to those that nurture the clients and customers of service-based businesses. Rachel believes authentic customer service starts with people practicing authenticity and that authentic connection can change the world in a positive way because she sees it happen every day.
Renée has nearly two decades of experience providing organization development services to public, private, and non-profit organizations, always with a focus on people. Now as a professional speaker, coach, trainer, and host of Human Workplace Gatherings, Renée shares her insights on making work more human and loving. www.ahumanworkplace.com
Clinton Shane Bradley is a People Warrior; Life Wrangler; Assumption Breaker; Resilience Coach; Confidence maker
Clinton Shane Bradley is a People Warrior; Life Wrangler; Assumption Breaker; Resilience Coach; Confidence maker
Joel Goldberg has worked as part of the Royals' broadcast team for FOX Sports Kansas City since 2008 and serves as the television play-by-play voice for the ECHL Kansas City Mavericks.
Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Sebastian De Geer is a multiple Emmy-nominated visual storyteller and the proud owner of GeereD Up Films, LLC, which he launched in 2014. As a passionate storyteller, he collaborates with clients of all sizes to help them engage with their audiences through compelling video. He serves clients locally and nationwide with video productions that influence viewers on social media platforms, websites, and TV.
Isaac is a certified coach, trainer and speaker who works with business owners and their leaders to create transformational change within their teams. He focuses on: 1. Team development 2. Leadership and management training 3. Creating a culture of performance and accountability Team up with Isaac to take your team from Good to Great to Exceptional!
RJ is an adventurer, a husband, a father and a leader. He currently serves as Operations Manager with a large utility organization. He lives by the values of integrity, openness and adventure. Find his podcast on PodBean, Google and Spotify: The Praus Project.
Carrie's passion is coming alongside clients who have experienced trauma, wounding, disconnection from identity, major life changes, grief, and relationship difficulties. She is honored to sit with client's as they wrestle with some of the difficulties created by the human experience. Carrie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Kansas with experience working with individuals, families, and couples.
Raf Baron is renown in leadership circles because of his effectiveness with leaders and in culture of bringing awareness to and coaching effective feedback. This one is absolute gold friends. I started using the tools he shared that day.
CEO at Crema, a digital product agency specializing in design, technology, and innovation culture for the world's top organizations.
Shannon Hughes founded Enlivened Studios, a coaching practice that uses connective, experiential learning practices to embolden you to live fully, lead consciously and impact the world. Gary Ware founded Breakthrough Play to help you reach your breakthrough moment while playing and having a great time. These two play rebels are making the world a better place to be!
There are a ton of conversations on what a safe culture means. Rachel and Brad bring clarity and dispel myths of a "safe" space.
Rachel and Brad share practical tools to give and receive feedback
Emerson is a connector of people at heart. During the day, Emerson works at Chief of Staff KC where he helps KC's top employers find the talent they need to operate and grow. But outside his 8-5, Emerson also founded The Loop KC, a business networking group that provides resources to KC's top young leaders to help them make impact and realize their potential early in their careers. As a KC native, he is extremely passionate about making his hometown a better place, one connection at a time!
Lynda J Roth is the Author of Digital Transformation: An Executive Guide to Survive and Thrive in the New Economy and has been transforming companies to thrive for the past 25 years.
Michelle is a strategic leader who is deft at implementing change management strategies necessary for a comprehensive and effective diversity and inclusion and professional development program. Previously, Michelle practiced law for 14 years, where she handled all aspects of employment litigation while serving as an equity partner at a Kansas City-based firm. She focused on matters involving employment discrimination, harassment, and civil rights issues.
Craig Forman is a Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp and a community builder of the Culture First community. His mission is to help the world work better by improving the places we work.
Michelle Kosmacek has been in the leadership, culture and diversity space for over 10 years. She's a disruptive thinker and builds cultures that allow for authenticity, transparency and creativity.
Ajia is dedicated to empowering disenfranchised populations. As an attorney she served in several roles, including legal counsel for small businesses at various stages of growth. As a non-profit exec, she led organizations responsible for workforce development and created programming to better prepare marginalized populations to earn a livable wage. As Co-Founder and CEO of The Greenline Initiative, she redirects wealth back into the urban core. That is her greatest joy.
Dr. Shalini Nag, president and people strategist at EvidaSolve, brings 20+ years of experience in business management consulting, scientific research and evidence-based teaching and learning methods, to a range of topics on business management and organizational culture. An advocate for equity and justice, she is committed to equipping individuals, teams, and organizations to create inclusive, high-development environments to achieve their desired outcomes.
Dr. Paul Fitzgerald served a non-profit for 16 years in international pensions and benefits administration. He has earned the Doctor of Ministry with research in internalized shame. For over 20 years he and his wife, Susanna, have assisted people in wholehearted, authentic living through HeartConnexion Seminars. His professional training includes Inner Relationship Focusing and BioSpiritual Focusing. He is a member of the International Focusing Institute and BioSpiritual Focusing Institute.
Thalia Cherry, a collegiate multi-sport female All-American athlete, founded CHERRY in 2012. As an athlete who purchased hundreds of sports related products, Cherry recognized the absence of products that captured innovation and fashion-forward styles for, not only female athletes but, women in general. A true competitor, Thalia also noticed the absence of women across the sports industry; hence the creation of CHERRY. CHERRY strives to be a brand that exemplifies sports, fashion and fun.
Andrew Dowis was drafted by Pro Athlete in 2009 and after several years with the curious role of "no title," he was named the e-commerce company's CEO and is eager to help write Pro Athlete's next chapter.
The Shack and Cross Roads will tell you much more about me than a few facts ever could, but a writer is always more, intentionally illusive behind the curtain of words. For me as a human being, everything is about Jesus and Father and Holy Spirit, about relationships, and to live is to participate in an adventure of faith which can only be experienced inside one day's worth of grace at a time.
Bob Kendrick was named President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in March 2011. Kendrick is responsible for the museum's day-to-day operations and the development and implementation of strategies to advance the mission of the 501 c3, not-for-profit organization. He has helped the NLBM regain its vitality and financial stability. Kendrick is one of the leading authorities on the topic of Negro Leagues Baseball history and its connection to sports, race and diversity.
Cati Winkel is a trained coach and healer, supporting her clients in transcending what keeps them blocked in the areas of self worth, relationships, money, and fulfillment. Her practice incorporates several healing modalities that override blocks at the subconscious, energetic and emotional levels. Cati is based in Overland Park, KS, and is able to support clients all over North America.
Growing up in Taos, Missouri, Jason was raised with a loving family that gave him every chance to succeed. Until his life changed forever on May 8, 2003, when his dad unexpectedly passed away by suicide leaving him, his mother and two younger sisters behind. Through hard work, dedication, and a strong faith in God, he is now a teacher and thought coach, basketball coach and Elite Skills trainer, Amazon Best Selling author, Post-Traumatic growth storyteller and Co-Founder of 4D Athletes.
Growing up African American in a small Missouri town, Jamie realized being of a different race or background shouldn't result in different opportunities. The last two decades, Jamie has served as a senior level exec in the financial industry. Managing commercial business portfolios and teaching others how to start, grow and sustain business profitability. POAC Succeed's mission is to close the gap between injustice and equality with the goal of sparking courageous conversations for change.
Sonja is the founder of Wild Orange School of Wellbeing and The More Human Company. The core of the More Human Co is don't burn out and don't be an asshole. For Sonja, everything starts with our breath. Her expertise is steeped in the science of Positive Psychology, Emotional Intelligence and Neuroscience pragmatism developed across decades of government and private sector engagement. Sonja is a connector, communicator and strikingly resembles Merida from the Disney movie Brave.
Mitch Case is a Husband and Father who left the corporate world to pursue a more fulfilled life. Although the plan to quit was in the future, he wasn't sure what he would do or how he would cover his family expenses. He did know being more present with his family and helping other people brought him a lot of joy and happiness. He set off on this journey of building streams of income to continue down this path of joy and happiness. Reach out on LinkedIn and email at mitchc@morethanamealco.com.
I'm Claude Silver and my life's purpose is to be of joyful service and unlock emotional optimism in all. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/
Alex McAnderson is a licensed Corporate Energy Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Stress Management Consultant, and owner of Villalobos Vitality. Alex has helped entrepreneurs, corporations, and executives lead from a place of oneness and empathy, seamlessly weaving spiritual work into the corporate sector. Through meditation and breath work, Alex teaches stress management techniques designed to inspire the self while pushing through limiting beliefs to encourage healthy self development.
Quinton Lucas, “Mayor Q,” was sworn in as the 55th mayor of Kansas City on August 1, 2019. As mayor, Quinton has prioritized making Kansas City's neighborhoods safer, creating more accessible and affordable housing and public transportation, fostering a healthier community and improving basic services. Quinton created and chairs the City's Special Committee on Housing Policy. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinton-lucas-5839b026/
Jarrett Sutton is in his 2nd season as regional scout with the New Orleans Pelicans. Sutton overseas college basketball with an emphasis in the Big XII, Big Ten, Missouri Valley, SEC and Big East conferences. He's a sports enthusiast, optimist, leadership enthusiast, health nut, and REC athlete. Sutton volunteers in the Kansas City area with local high school basketball programs as well as with Operation Breakthrough as a mentor and tutor. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrett-sutton-00534b27/
Join Brad Hill and Rachel Keck for insightful conversations and helpful tools for those navigating and shifting through the changing landscape of leadership. We highlight the value of leaning into clarity, authenticity, vulnerability and empathy.
Join Brad Hill and Rachel Keck for insightful conversations and helpful tools for those navigating and shifting through the changing landscape of leadership. We highlight the value of leaning into clarity, authenticity, vulnerability and empathy.
Download the PDF Safe In Harms Way mentioned in this episode. Join Brad Hill and Rachel Keck for insightful conversations and helpful tools for those navigating and shifting through the changing landscape of leadership. We highlight the value of leaning into clarity, authenticity, vulnerability and empathy. The 2020 Boston Scientific Global Volunteer Award winner, Caroline has spent 30 years as a results-driven Sales and Training Professional promoting billion-dollar brands for Fortune 500 companies; thriving within human resources, training and development. Caroline serves as the Founder and CEO of Safe In Harm's Way; built by abuse survivors for survivors. Safe In Harm's Way is an online bridge for survivors, giving a voice to the truth and connecting resources to leave perpetrators, plus thrive in the “after”. Safe In Harm's Way's founding pillar is inclusive of the unique perspective needed by people of color, men, LGBTQ community and abuse survivors. As a survivor of domestic violence, plus revival from a death-experience, Caroline uses storytelling to evoke change and has been featured on national and regional television, media broadcasts as a thought leader in the domestic violence and overcoming adversity arenas, and international training implementation and curriculum. Caroline is available for corporate training, speaking engagements, television and radio appearances. Her booking form can be found here: Speaking Engagements: Book Caroline Hammond LinkedIn: Caroline Hammond LinkedIn Facebook: Safe In Harm's Way on Facebook Twitter: Safe In Harm's Way on Twitter
Join Brad Hill and Rachel Keck for insightful conversations and helpful tools for those navigating and shifting through the changing landscape of leadership. We highlight the value of leaning into clarity, authenticity, vulnerability and empathy.
Join Brad Hill and Rachel Keck for insightful conversations and helpful tools for those navigating and shifting through the changing landscape of leadership. We highlight the value of leaning into clarity, authenticity, vulnerability and empathy.
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