Podcasts about area director

Larry Middendorf, Area Director and Steve Hawkins, Associate Area Director of the Christian Business Men Connection organization, join Jim Ballard and Mark Vail for a discussion about what CBMC is and does in the community.

The award-winning documentary by Bay Area director Yoav Potash, “Among Neighbors,” sheds light on the history of antisemitism in Poland, where both during and after the Holocaust, Jews were murdered not only by Nazis, but also by their Polish neighbors. Spanning seven decades of history, the film includes eyewitness testimony and asks what true reckoning and repair look like during today's reemergence of nationalism and authoritarianism. Government officials in Poland have called for the film to be banned under a 2018 law in Poland forbidding speech that condemns the nation's role in the Holocaust. We talk with Potash about his film and how he “worked to navigate the ethics of being a filmmaker, a Jew, and a participant in the story.” Guests: Yoav Potash, writer, producer, and director of the documentary “Among Neighbors” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Gray-Perdue, Area Director for Joni & Friends New Mexico, joins us with a monthly ministry update, sharing how lives are being impacted across New Mexico and Colorado. From a special May Match fundraiser doubling support, to upcoming summer camps and retreats near Capitan, there are exciting opportunities for families, volunteers, and churches to get involved. Mary highlights how Joni & Friends continues to equip communities to better serve individuals and families affected by disability—with compassion, connection, and hope. The post Mary Gray-Perdue appeared first on ABQ Connect.

In this week's episode Paul discusses Area Director Elections, the word of the week is FRANTIC and Shirley discusses the role of the Table Topics Master.This episode is published on 28th March 2026 with Paul O'Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.https://d71toastmasters.org/checklist/area-director-election/Contact us:email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

Lisa Jacobs is the President of US eCential Robotics and the Founder of STRIPES Women in MedTech. Lisa shares how her path evolved from registered dietitian, ballerina, gymnast, and NFL cheerleader into a two-decade MedTech commercialization career focused on bringing surgical technology—robotics and navigation—from concept to clinical adoption. She explains her consulting-based approach to sales centered on solving surgeons' real problems, and her leadership philosophy of creating clarity, trust, accountability, and momentum without being a “know-it-all.” Lisa also unpacks why she founded STRIPES, a global nonprofit with 3,000 members offering mentorship, networking, and education to support women navigating growth, career transitions, and negotiation.  Guest links: https://www.stripes.network/  Charity supported: Safe Horizon Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host & Editor: Lindsey Dinneen Producer: Velentium Medical   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 076 - Lisa Jacobs [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello, and welcome back to another episode of The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and today I'm delighted to welcome my guest, Lisa Jacobs. Lisa is the president of US eCential Robotics, as well as the CEO of STRIPES, which is a networking organization for women in MedTech. With expertise in medical device sales, she's a high performing executive sales leader, known for formulating and executing scalable strategies to accelerate business expansion, revenue generation, and team development in startup turnaround and rapid growth environments across domestic and global markets. All right, Lisa, welcome to the podcast. Thank you so much for being here today. [00:01:30] Lisa Jacobs: Thank you so much for having me. [00:01:32] Lindsey Dinneen: Of course. I'd love if you would start off by sharing a little bit about yourself, your background, and what led you to medtech. [00:01:40] Lisa Jacobs: Of course. Yeah. So I've been a medtech executive and commercialization leader for more than two decades. My experience has been in bringing surgical technology from concept to widespread clinical adoption. Also, my career is really focused on startups with high growth and complex environments. Everything from early stage robotics to scaling global platforms across the US market. Today I serve as president of North America for eCential Robotics, where I oversee commercialization, surgeon adoptions, partnerships with implant partners, market strategy, and open platform surgical navigation ecosystem. In parallel, I'm the founder of STRIPES Women in Medtech, which is a global non-profit, created a support, connect and elevate women across the industry. I spent my career sitting at the intersection of innovation, people, and execution, and I care deeply about building businesses that are both high performing and human centered. [00:02:47] Lindsey Dinneen: Very nice. Okay, so going back to, let's say growing up, did you always think that you might an interest in or a future career in healthcare, health techs, things like that? Or did this sort of evolve over time? [00:03:03] Lisa Jacobs: It evolved over time, actually. My degree, I'm a registered dietician by trade. And I was a ballerina, so I always thought I was gonna open a dance studio. So it's been, it was a complete pivot from what I went to college for and what I thought I was gonna do growing up. [00:03:21] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. Yeah. All right. Well, we have to dive into the ballerina aspect, obviously, since I am too. So, so did you dance all the way through high school, college, beyond? [00:03:32] Lisa Jacobs: Yes, I danced through high school and college. I was also a gymnast. And then I became an NFL cheerleader in my, when I was 18 years old for the Patriots. So that's kind of where it took me. So then, you know, when I, after college, I decided I was gonna be a starving ballerina, but it's always been my passion and love. So I'm still very into fitness and wellness and definitely do Pilates and yoga and try to keep that part of my life alive. But I always miss dancing and wonder what would've happened if I went down that path, yeah. [00:04:08] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, of course. Well, the good thing is you can always still do some kind of dancing or support it or however you, so it's it's not gone. [00:04:19] Lisa Jacobs: Yep. It's around my house. Yeah. Yeah, [00:04:22] Lindsey Dinneen: Exactly. Okay. And so nutrition. Okay, so did that evolve because you were a dancer and interested in that kind of wellness aspect or? [00:04:32] Lisa Jacobs: It was, you know, I'm Portuguese, so there is obesity in my family and I had to work really hard to stay thin for dance, gymnastics and, you know, cheerleading. So, you know, at cheerleading I used to get weighed in, so I was always exercising and trying to find what was right to eat and I didn't wanna hop on the diet fat. So I studied nutrition because of that. And throughout my dance career, I found a lot of girls who were either anorexic or bulimic or a combination of both. And it really, and one of my friends did die from anorexia, so I dove in deep into the study of that and how to help people. [00:05:22] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. And you're still helping people all the time. You're in medtech and you're doing amazing work. So do you mind sharing a little bit about, yeah, your current role and maybe sort of the leadership journey that took you there? [00:05:36] Lisa Jacobs: Sure. My current role is with an open platform, which was based out of France. And I'm bringing, I just opened an office in Franklin, Tennessee. It's just been a year to this month. So, our technology is differentiating in robotics and navigation. And I remember earlier in my career when I stood in the operating room watching a surgeon place a complex implant using a navigation system I helped bring to market, I realized my work was directly impacting patient outcomes, but also easing the mental load of the surgeon with navigation. And still today you hear that surgeons want navigation to decrease their mental load and robotics to decrease their physical load. So that moment crystallized something for me. I didn't wanna just sell products. I wanted to build platforms that changed possibility in medtech to give a rare opportunity to blend science, engineering, technology, and give experience to surgeons that would help them directly to help patients. So it's hard to imagine doing anything else now that has such an impact. [00:06:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, I I can, I understand how-- it's really cool to be a part of mission-driven organizations, which is something that I actually wanted to talk with you about because I know that you are very mission-centric and you care a lot about making a difference and and being helpful and and so I was just wondering where did that come from, was this a core belief of yours sort of throughout your whole life, or how did that evolve too? [00:07:22] Lisa Jacobs: I think it was embedded with me, with my parents. Both of my parents were incredibly helpful to neighbors, community, family. I come from a big family and my father would always go out and help anyone who needed it. And my mother was the same, you know, all of my friends wanted to come to my house to hang out with my mother 'cause she would take care of everyone, drive them to any games or anything they had. So, it was just, I think a core belief with the way I was raised. [00:07:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Okay. That makes a lot of sense. And then it's something that, I think, is so helpful 'cause it continues to drive and motivate as you go along throughout your career and you've had such a wide variety of experiences. So tell us a little bit more about your approach to selling. I was, I was reading a little bit on your LinkedIn profile and it mentioned that you prefer to have kind of a consulting approach, I think to, to selling. And I was curious if you could expound on that a bit? [00:08:24] Lisa Jacobs: Yeah, absolutely. So a lot of salespeople are taught to sell on features and benefits, right? You go in, you have a widget. You're talking about your widget. You're trying to get them to use whatever you're trying to sell, but they don't listen to the surgeon's need and ask doctor, surgeon-- whoever you're selling to-- your client's needs about what are their problems they currently have? How do you solve for their problems? What are you bringing to the table to help them either in the operating room or in their clinic. And I think it has to be more natural and more conversational instead of selling on features and benefits. You need to know who you're talking to and do your homework before you enter the room or even try to sell to that person. But what problem are you trying to solve for? And I think too many times people go to sales training and you learn your surgical technique. You learn your features and benefits and you learn your pitch, but it's not conversational and it's not natural. And I think whoever you're selling to gets very turned off by that type of selling. [00:09:38] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, I, I have found that it's actually being-- I I don't like being sold to, I suppose most people don't in some way, and it, and, you know, especially that tactic of sort of, yeah, just kind of coming in uh, maybe assume it-- well, the way that it comes across is assuming that they know exactly what I'm dealing with or that all the problems are the same regardless. And you know, that might be true, but I think you're right. Having that very human moment of curiosity and connection can make all the difference in terms of how I feel about, well, the salesperson and the product or the service. So yeah, that's, that makes a lot of sense. So, okay. When you became a leader, this is of course a, a journey and a pathway, but what are some of the things that you knew, you know, "Yes, I want to be like this" and "No, I don't want to be like this." Like what, did your your own leadership style develop? [00:10:39] Lisa Jacobs: Yeah, I think leadership is about the ability to create clarity for an organization, alignment as a team, and momentum, you know, especially in uncertainty. And it's not about having all the answers. I know I don't wanna be a know-it-all, right? And only my way, and the way I sell and I approach is the only way. I think it's about building trust, setting direction and empowering people to do their best work. I think that great leaders definitely create environments where people feel safe to think, challenge, and grow, while also being held accountable to share a mission. Right? So, I don't like working for leaders that are know-it-all and if you don't follow exactly their, their rules, then you know you're not gonna win. And then it's always about your, who are you in your next sale? And don't listen to the people who are forward facing, their feedback, and able to pivot. [00:11:42] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. That's, that's great. That, and I, I definitely know what you mean-- know-it-all and it's my way or the highway, and not usually, not very pleasant to work with. [00:11:53] Lisa Jacobs: Yeah. [00:11:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay, so let's talk about STRIPES. What made you realize there was a gap, a need for this organization, and how did all of that come about? [00:12:07] Lisa Jacobs: So I was getting, I was teaching some courses at Medical Sales College and speaking there, and I was getting an outpouring of women on LinkedIn asking for advice and asking for help, not only from med device school, but from other women who are trying to become the Area Director or VP of Sales and were hitting some roadblocks. So, I really felt compelled to help, but I didn't have the bandwidth to help. So, at the time I brought a bunch of girls, I worked together in a room and said, "Guys, I have this idea." And I think half of them thought I was crazy. And, you know, "Lisa, you don't have time to do this." But it was really important to me to give back to a career that gave so much to me. And I know there's a unique set of problems and situations that women have in medtech that. It's not always comfortable to speak to either a coworker or a male counterpart about, so I wanted to create a safe place where we could learn, grow, and network together. And I got very tired of hearing women say, "You know, I didn't get that job because it's a good old boys network at a good old boys club." So change it. Let's do something about it and let's do it. Let's do it better. So that was the reason for STRIPES. [00:13:25] Lindsey Dinneen: Nice. Okay. That's excellent. And like you said, very needed. So I'm so thankful, you know, you've, you've put love into the organization. Alright, so you host monthly networking events, virtual and sometimes in person, right? [00:13:41] Lisa Jacobs: Right. Live networking events across the country. Yep. [00:13:44] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. Uh, So I definitely wanna hear a little bit about those and maybe some of the impact that has that you have already seen happen, 'cause the organization is how old now? [00:13:55] Lisa Jacobs: About two years. [00:13:56] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, nice. [00:13:58] Lisa Jacobs: We have 3000 members. So, grew really fast, which was great. But what, so we offer mentorship programs. So you can be a mentor or mentee. We have what we call WIne Down Wednesdays, which is really a networking event where we talk about anything that anyone is in the group, whether they're interviewing or looking for a job or negotiating a contract or just need a safe place to talk through a issue that they're having at work. Then we also have Women in Career Transition. This kind of happened organically. We had office hours and there was a group of women who were always joining who were looking for jobs and wanted help by recruiters, by resume writers. So we evolved that group. And we have live networking events around the country. And then we have a monthly webinar for education. So that's what we currently offer. And we just opened a Slack channel where people can network together and we're having a bunch of different books and different clubs join as well. So we are, we're growing rapidly and the goal for '27 is to have one big national meeting together. [00:15:08] Lindsey Dinneen: Ooh. Oh, I'm so excited about that. That's great. Excellent. Well, yeah, it, that is no small feat to grow it so quickly and clearly there's, there's a need for it and a hunger for it. So that's excellent. And I am wondering, with your webinars, what kinds of topics have you covered that you've realized, you know, "Oh goodness, we we really needed to tackle this." [00:15:30] Lisa Jacobs: Yeah. One was about communication style. So speaking with confidence is one actually that we're having this Thursday. We're bringing it back. One was about contract negotiation that women you know, really need to understand how to negotiate shares, how to negotiate time off, and we don't get a lot of understanding of once you get to a certain level how to negotiate those type of scenarios, right, with different shares and equity and what it means. Something I wish I knew younger. So, and then we also are having some webinars. Omar talked about building your brand and who you are. So those are some of the big ones. But I realize I didn't answer your previous question of what has it brought to some women, and we've seen women, a lot of women get hired, change careers drastically, and open their own consulting. Seeing people who were in sales go into product management and understand, you know, what classes and what education they needed to have. And people who were always scared to post on social media about building their brand and who they are. So it's been really beautiful to see the evolution of some of our, and the testimonials from some of our women. We also have people who are breaking into med device and finding jobs through others. So, it's been a beautiful evolution. [00:16:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, that's exciting. Yeah. Oh, I love those stories And and it sounds to me like, or one of the things that I've kind of observed is, is even to your point of showing up on LinkedIn, I think that there's some of the women that I know are part of the network, uh, I follow, they are continuously, I feel like becoming more and more confident in how they speak. And it's really fun to see even that evolution too. And, I, I am, and those are things that you talk about too, in the, the Wine Down Wednesdays, right, where we, you know, you can kind of tackle some of those if you're feeling a little anxious about it, maybe get some advice from someone who's confident in that. [00:17:34] Lisa Jacobs: Yeah. Absolutely. Yeah. [00:17:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay, um, I, so it was I, I really enjoyed reading some, um, recommendations that are on your LinkedIn profile, and there were a couple of things that's kind of stood out to me. So, one person said that he particularly appreciated your "resiliency, character, and performance in leadership" and I'd love to hear a little bit about that. The other, another one that I, that stood out was that you were the "definition of integrity," and those are beautiful endorsements. And so I'm wondering where did your, you know, character development, integrity, focus, resiliency, where did that all come from and develop? [00:18:18] Lisa Jacobs: Yeah, I think that I changed becoming a mother, and I was a single mom for many years when I started my career in med device, and I wanted to be a huge role model to my sons. So I think that my integrity and trying to always be honest and be the best person I can, especially in such a competitive environment in spine and orthopedics, really I wanted to stand out in a different way and it truly is the root core of who I am. So I do believe in building things that matter, doing things the right way, even if it takes longer, and building that trust and relationships. And I think that's why I've had such a wonderful career and have so many friendships, you know, with that. And when, and the resilient-- I don't think I've even read these recommendations, so thank you for bringing 'em to me-- and being resilient. You know, when I was a VP of Sales, I went through Hurricane Ian lost everything I had, and we were going through a really hard financial time at the time, and I think that you just have to get up and keep on moving and keep on going. And I think a true character is showed in tough times and a true leader keeps on leading in those tough times. So, again, being a mom, I think, you know, my boys are my everything. They're the my reason. So I always wanted to be a good person for them. [00:19:50] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. Yeah, and I think you're absolutely right. Character is developed and tested during some of the toughest seasons. [00:20:00] Lisa Jacobs: Yeah. [00:20:00] Lindsey Dinneen: But, but when you can come out of them on the other side, and also, I don't know if you agree with this or not, but one thing that I've personally found when you're looking back, and it can be tempting to kind of have the "why me," you know, sort of feeling and if, yeah, can, if you can look at a situation or a season and go, "Yes, but I also learned X, Y, and Z," or "I built my resilience up," or "I, you know, learned that I actually can handle," and I think one thing for me too is that, without getting too far off the subject here, is that it builds empathy for others. Yeah. Then you're, you're more able to say, "I understand what this is like." And think that that makes a huge difference as a leader specifically? [00:20:55] Lisa Jacobs: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. And then always, yeah, staying humble. [00:20:59] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. [00:21:00] Lisa Jacobs: You know, because you can have a really successful career and things that of your control can happen and you could, you know, next year we may not be the same. So I think you always have to be humble, as well. [00:21:14] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Uh, Yes. Humble, resilient, character led. [00:21:20] Lisa Jacobs: Yeah. [00:21:21] Lindsey Dinneen: Makes for a good leader. Excellent. Okay, pivoting the conversation a little bit just for fun. Imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want. It could be within your industry, but it doesn't have to be. What would you choose to teach? [00:21:37] Lisa Jacobs: I think I would teach a masterclass on building confidence through competence. I think so many people, especially women, are taught to seek confidence first, and in reality, confidence comes by mastering hard things, making decisions, and surviving failure. I would teach how to build technical, financial, and strategic competence so that confidence becomes natural byproduct, and you don't have to fake it. I don't like the term "you fake it until you make it." I think it's quite the opposite. You have to go through the trenches to gain that confidence. So, there's no easy path. You have to go through it. [00:22:19] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. And-- well, first of all, that would be a great masterclass. And secondly, I think when you go through it too, again, you are also, how do I put this, building up the sort of credibility within not just your own mind, which I think does help build confidence, but with others as well. So love that. Okay. And then how do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:22:46] Lisa Jacobs: I wanna be remembered for being compassion and opening doors for other people who didn't see in themselves characters that, and qualities that they had. You know, whether it's through my work in med device by creating change and creating better platforms, but helping people step into their potential because I was willing to stand in their corner is what I wanna be remembered for. [00:23:13] Lindsey Dinneen: That is beautiful. That's a wonderful legacy. Love that. Yes. And you're already doing it all the time, through STRIPES and through your other mentorship and love that so much. Oh, excellent. All right. And then final question, what is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:23:32] Lisa Jacobs: My sons, Kent and Ryan, you know, especially now that they're in college, one just graduated. I don't get to see them as often, so they were here for the holidays and just hearing their voice or seeing them just makes me smile. [00:23:46] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. I, I wondered if that was gonna be your answer when you were talking about them earlier. Excellent. Excellent. Well, this has been a fantastic conversation, Lisa. Thank you so much for joining, and thank you for just everything you're doing to leave the world a little bit better than you found it. I think a lot better. I just wish you the most continued success as you work to change lives for a better world. And we are so honored to be making a donation in your honor and as a thank you for your time today to Safe Horizon, which is the largest victim service organization in the country. Every year, over 250,000 people seek safety through their services. So thank you for choosing that organization to support. [00:24:32] Lisa Jacobs: Thank you so much. It's been a pleasure. [00:24:34] Lindsey Dinneen: Absolutely. Thank you. [00:24:37] Dan Purvis: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium Medical. Velentium Medical is a full service CDMO, serving medtech clients worldwide to securely design, manufacture, and test class two and class three medical devices. Velentium Medical's four units include research and development-- pairing electronic and mechanical design, embedded firmware, mobile app development, and cloud systems with the human factor studies and systems engineering necessary to streamline medical device regulatory approval; contract manufacturing-- building medical products at the prototype, clinical, and commercial levels in the US, as well as in low cost regions in 1345 certified and FDA registered Class VII clean rooms; cybersecurity-- generating the 12 cybersecurity design artifacts required for FDA submission; and automated test systems, assuring that every device produced is exactly the same as the device that was approved. 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Guest Speaker Carl Whitlatch, Area Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes

India Leader Quality Engineering and Testing – Automobile sector, CapgeminiDirector, CapgeminiFounder, Women PowerUP NetworkArea Director Area M2. Division M, District 98 –Toastmasters InternationalPriya is a mother of two, an author, a blogger, Women Empower believer, a Dreamer, a Creator and a FuturistAn Agile Evangelist and delivery director spearheading the quality engineering in the Automobile sector She leads an Agile Community of Practice within the organisation of 700+ members, across 40 countries, evangelising Agile practices across all levels in the organisationShe is a speaker for national and international conferences on Digital, Agile and Project ManagementPriya lives in Mumbai with her husband and two kids. She is a Bollywood enthusiast who's currently exploring her vocal talents with Bollywood songs.She holds the District leadership position with Toastmasters International District 98 as the Area Director of Area M2, Division MSince Jan 2020, she has been building a women's community, Women PowerUP Network – a virtual community of around 800 women across the globe. #BeingGoodEnougIsAmazing #WePowerUP #RashadinConversation

What happens when a new business turns from WTF to OMG? That happened to me and Nothing Bundt Cakes. When they first opened in Annapolis, my initial thought was, bundt cakes?? And then I tried one. Ditch any preconceptions of a dry, dense plate of meh! These are moist, creamy, and delicious, and come in a dozen flavors and many sizes! We recently sat down with owners Glenn and Rhonda Rogers and their Area Director, Samantha Colletti, to talk about bundt! Some fun facts for you. They are all baked fresh daily in the back of the store--each location has its own bakery. The couple currently has three locations (Annapolis, Gambrills, and Severna Park), with another one on the way (Bowie), and potentially FOUR more shortly. Apparently, there is a demand for bundt cakes! If you need a dose of yum... Have a listen! LINKS: Nothing Bundt Cakes (Website) Nothing Bundt Cakes (Facebook) Nothing Bundt Cakes (Instagram)

Our interview guest this week is Kalpana Ramesh, immediate past president of Cambridge Confident Communicators, and a member of Chelmsford City Communicators and Chelmsford Speakers Club, Area Director for D71 Division H Area 1, Division Director candidate for next year and currently District Contest Chair.This episode is published on 7th February 2026 with Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien, produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this message, the Area Director of Young Life In Baltimore County, Maryland, Jake Winner, continues our series in the book of 1 Corinthians, and reminds us of the importance of remembering the gospel. The post Supernatural Church – Part 3 appeared first on United Church.

Ben is the Global Partners Area Director, providing leadership and encouragement to our missionaries and national leaders in five Asian countries. As a coach, he creates clear pathways for local churches to engage in the global mission. Ben and Sharon both seek to inform and inspire the North America Church by telling the story of global transformation. More information, please email thad.spring@allshores.org  Upcoming Trips: February 15-21 Ethiopia (Trip Full) March 6-8 Dearborn (Trip Full) November Construction Team to Sierra Leone (Apply) To give to the GO Fund: www.allshores.org/give and choose Global Outeach Fund.  

What if the church's leadership problem isn't theology—but formation?Want to stay up to date on LCMS Happenings from Pastor Tim?Join the LCMS Current: https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentIn this episode of the Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with John Rector, ministry leader, executive coach, and Area Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Austin, Texas.John shares his journey from church planting and nonprofit leadership to coaching leaders in ministry and the marketplace. Together, they explore why coaching—not just preaching—may be the missing ingredient in leadership development, and how Jesus Himself modeled a coaching approach to discipleship.Whether you're a pastor, church staff member, coach, or leader in the marketplace, this episode will challenge how you think about discipleship, authority, and legacy.

On this heartfelt episode of The Common Sense MD, Dr. Tom Rogers sits down with Jake Weaver, Area Director of Operations at The Blake—an award-winning assisted living community in Kingsport, Tennessee. Having known Jake since childhood, Dr. Rogers brings a personal touch as they explore what it really means to age well and thrive in assisted living.Together, they dive into the challenges families face when deciding when and how to transition a loved one into assisted care, especially post-COVID. Jake shares touching stories and expert insights about overcoming isolation, regaining purpose, and the importance of community for seniors' mental and physical health. You'll hear how The Blake goes beyond traditional care, offering resort-style living, vibrant activities, and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer's and dementia.From practical tips on staying active and connected, to finding fulfillment and meaning later in life, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone navigating aging—either for themselves or their loved ones. Whether you're considering assisted living, caring for aging parents, or you just want to hear an uplifting conversation about community and purpose, this episode will leave you informed and inspired.Tune in for stories, expert advice, and a celebration of thriving at every age!

Our interview guest this week is Andrew Graner, Area Director of Area 22, District 91 and a member of:Melting Pot ToastmastersRed Dragon Toastmasters (VPM, IT Support)Global Online Toastmasters (President)Shilling Speakers (VPM)This episode is published on 13th December 2025 with Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

Guest: Dave Hajdu, Founder of Edge8 AI, Founder of the AI Officer Institute, Serial Entrepreneur, Founding Member of EO Vietnam since 2012, and Area Director for EO Southeast Asia Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney Member and Owner of Outsourcing Angel In this episode, Dave Hajdu shares his remarkable 25+ year journey in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership. From his early career at Microsoft during the rise of machine learning to building and exiting a Silicon Valley–backed startup, Dave's experience spans the full evolution of modern tech. He has worked with fast-scaling startups like Stitch Fix and global enterprises such as Sands Casino in Macau. Today, Dave leads Edge8 AI and the AI Officer Institute, where he is training the next generation of AI leaders.Dave reveals why 95% of AI programs fail, a statistic backed by MIT, and explains the two biggest reasons behind this failure: 1️⃣ Poor data organisation and lack of systems 2️⃣ Lack of proper leadership guiding AI integration He also shares how he pivoted his business three months ago to launch the AI Officer Institute, a solution built to equip companies with the internal AI leadership they desperately need. As the founder of the EO Vietnam chapter and now an Area Director for EO Southeast Asia, Dave also opens up about his leadership journey, the power of EO, and how building community has shaped his life and career. Whether you're implementing AI, leading a growing team, or navigating entrepreneurship, this episode offers clarity, depth, and actionable wisdom. ABOUT DAVE HAJDU Dave Hajdu brings 25+ years of experience in business transformation, starting from the early days of machine learning and database design. His career began at Microsoft in the 90s and spans hyper-growth startups like Stitch Fix and global brands like Sands Casino Macau. He's founded and exited companies, including Vinasource and TINYpulse, and now leads Edge8 AI and the AI Officer Institute to develop future AI leaders. Dave also founded EO Vietnam in 2016 and now serves as Area Director for Southeast Asia, supporting EO Presidents in growing stronger chapters and communities.CONNECT WITH DAVE: Website: www.ai-officer.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davehajdu/ Company: https://www.instagram.com/dhajdu/--------------------ABOUT EO Entrepreneur's Organization (EO) is a global business network of 18,000 + influential business owners in over 220 chapters across 76 countries. We offer world-class events that encompass engaging entrepreneur and business stories, skills-specific workshops, and exciting social gatherings.Our mission is to drive both business and personal growth through peer-to-peer learning, providing support for the holistic entrepreneur experience covering business, family, community, and personal aspects. As a not-for-profit organization, all our funds directly contribute to member benefits.If you're a business owner with revenues ranging from US$250k to US$1m, you can join our Accelerator Program. If your revenues exceed US$1m, you can join the main EO Program in your nearest local chapter. To join or find out more about your nearest chapter, visit https://www.eonetwork.org/why-join/apply-for-membership-form.For further information, please contact:Podcast Host Linh Podetti: linh@outsourcingangel.com.au General Inquiries: support@eonetwork.org.au EO Sydney: www.eosydney.com.au EO Global: https://hub.eonetwork.org/

Sam Rejoy, Area Director of Child Evangelism Fellowship, joins the discussion to shed light on the remarkable rise of faith in Nigeria despite ongoing violence that has claimed thousands of lives. He also shares how CEF is making a powerful impact across West and Central... The post Sam Rejoy appeared first on ABQ Connect.

Kerensa serves with her husband, Jason in Europe.  Jason leads the team in Czech along with our partners the Paraventi family.  Kerensa helps to give oversight, vision, and encouragement to our missionaries serving in ten countries and growing in the European area.   For more information on how to connect with the McFredrick family or other partners of All Shores, please check out https://www.allshores.org/globaloutreach or email thad.spring@allshores.org.  

Guest speaker Mike Rima, our Area Director for Convoy of Hope, challenged us to demonstrate the kindness of God as we follow Jesus' counter-intuitive example.

How to Talk to Anybody: Learn the Secrets to Small Talk, Business, Management, Sales & Social Conversations & How to Make Real Friends (Communication Skills) by Derek Borthwick Power2mind.com https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Anybody-Conversations-Communication/dp/B09TWBJF8C The Hidden Communication System That Instantly Makes You More Persuasive, Likeable, and Confident—in Business and in Life NEWLY UPDATED – From Award-Winning, International Bestselling Author and Certified Communication Expert Derek Borthwick Includes a Bonus Audio Program to Accelerate Your Results Unlock the One Skill That Transforms Everything—Sales, Success, Relationships, and Confidence Whether you're leading a team, closing a deal, networking, or building better personal relationships, your ability to communicate effectively is the game-changer. This is not another list of surface-level tips. It's a proven step-by-step communication system rooted in neuroscience, behavioural psychology, and Derek Borthwick's proprietary ©POWER2MIND method—designed to rewire your communication style for confidence, influence, and connection. What You'll Learn: ✅ Speak with confidence and clarity in sales, business, and management ✅ Build trust, connection, and instant likeability with anyone ✅ Lead conversations and influence outcomes—without force or manipulation ✅ Handle difficult people and high-pressure situations with calm control ✅ Attract better opportunities, friendships, and relationships ✅ Make small talk effortless—even if you're naturally reserved ✅ Develop magnetic charisma people are drawn to ✅ Shift how others respond to you—instantly Includes: The Rapid Learning Accelerator Audio to reinforce key strategies and deepen your transformation Two Books in One Part One: Discover how people are wired—what drives them, what builds trust, and how to connect authentically. Part Two: Apply these insights using powerful tools and practical steps to master communication in any area of your life. If you're ready to improve every conversation, increase your influence, and finally feel in control when you speak... Scroll up and click “Buy Now with 1-Click” to get started instantly.About the author Derek is a mind, advanced communication and business expert. He is a multiple best selling author international trainer and coach. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing and has worked with some of the largest companies in the world including assisting FTSE 100 companies and has achieved well over $1 billion in sales. Derek has lectured at some of Scotland's top Universities on his methods. He has a diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and NLP and is a Master Practitioner of NLP (software for the mind.) He also has a diploma in Transformational Coaching from the Henka Institute. His approach is very different. He has combined and drawn from a wide variety of disciplines to create the Power2Mind method. Power2mind is a very powerful and highly effective method. Derek has also acted in a consultant role as a sales judge for a University Sales competition. He has worked with, coached, and trained some of the world's largest companies but also enjoys working with smaller firms. Together with coaching, training, reading and writing, he has a passion for public speaking being Area Director for Toastmasters International 2020/2021 and has spoken in front of thousands of people.

Eric, the Asia Area Director for Free Methodist World Missions, joins the podcast to discuss the remarkable ministry occurring in the name of Jesus through the power of the Spirit. Learn about their aim to see one million souls influenced for Jesus in the continent, and hear stories of miraculous ministry and life transformation. You can learn more about the work in Asia here and more about Eric and Virginia here. Please consider a financial gift to the ministry as well.

September is suicide prevention month. It's a time to raise awareness, dispel stigma, and take action around this urgent mental health issue. In this episode, the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's  Area Director, Kerrie Constant and Board Chair, Keely Taylor talk about how we can best look out for each other and take steps to prevent suicide in our communities.  To learn more about the work of AFSP, visit afsp.org.For Rhode Island based suicide prevention resources, visit Preventsuicideri.org.

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Gordon Parker AO about the gut–brain connection and how it could transform our understanding and treatment of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.Professor Gordon Parker AO is Scientia Professor of Psychiatry, UNSW, was Founder of the Black Dog Institute, Head of the UNSW School of Psychiatry, Director of the Division of Psychiatry at Prince of Wales Hospital and Area Director of Psychiatry in the South- Eastern area. His positions with the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists include having been Editor of its Journal and initiating its Quality Assurance Committee. In 2018 he was a finalist for the NSW Senior Australian of the Year and in 2020 was recipient of the Australian Mental Health Prize. His research and clinical practice have focussed on the mood disorders. His 25 th book on a radical new therapy for bipolar disorder (faecal microbiota transplantation) was published in March 2025 – “A Gut Brain Solution” and published by Allen and Unwin.His first novel was published in 1966 and his second in 2017. In the 60's, he wrote for The Mavis Bramston Show and OZ Magazine, was an ABC Science broadcaster in Sydney and London, and in 2004 he had a play (“Personality Games”) produced by La Mama in Melbourne.

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Welcome back to Elevate Your Event! In this behind-the-scenes episode, Jeff sits down with David Farmer, Area Director for FCA South Denver, to explore how intentional event design, bold decisions, and donor-focused experiences have transformed FCA's fundraising efforts.In This Episode:The early days of FCA South Denver events—from small golf tournaments to first attempts at galasWhy cultivating donor relationships takes more than one big event a yearThe power of “micro-events” like Conversations with Champions to engage the communityHow upgrading venues, raising ticket prices, and rethinking sponsorship levels can elevate both the guest experience and your fundraisingLessons learned from event hiccups (and why nobody noticed the auctioneer missed the paddle raise!)Why It Matters:Fundraising events aren't just about raising money—they're about building relationships, telling your story, and creating an experience people want to support. David's journey shows how taking risks, elevating the experience, and leaning on the right team can turn average events into impactful ones that drive long-term support.Key Takeaways:Elevating your event often means elevating your venue, pricing, and expectationsDon't overlook the small “relationship-building” events that lead to bigger donationsStrategic sponsorship tiers can unlock more high-level supportYou can't do it alone—surround yourself with experts, volunteers, and a planGreat donor experiences come from attention to detail—and a willingness to learn from mistakesFinal Thought:If your events feel stuck in neutral, maybe it's time to elevate your strategy. Tune in for real-world lessons on risk, relationships, and building events that grow both your donor base and your mission.

Whether smuggling Bibles, feeding lepers or working/living amongst a Muslim people group as a Humanitarian Pastor, Mick Veach's commitment to share the love of God has taken him all over the world.  Mick has served as a Global Partners' Area Director for Central Asia and the Middle East, he has presented the gospel in more than 60 countries, been the Lead Pastor of a large suburban church north of Detroit, planted Mosaic Midtown in Detroit and has been the Lead Pastor of Kentwood Community Church in Kentwood, Michigan for more than 5 years. Their goal is to be “a church OF the nations and FOR the nations.”  Mick's desire is and always has been to see God's truth compel others to action and to foster healthy local churches that engage in evangelism and discipleship.  He and his wife, Melanie, have three adult children and live in West Michigan.  In this podcast, Mick describes how he continues to maintain personal holiness, integrity and humility even when, as a pastor, he is often faced with pressure to stumble and fall. He also describes how his congregation has grown into a church that is incredibly diverse but still enjoys amazing unity and love. Finally, Mick tells how, by example and word, he and his team are motivating the people in his congregation to bring non-believers to faith in Christ, and to help those who are already believers to grow into disciples who in turn make disciples.

In a world obsessed with instant wins and easy growth hacks, we forget that true transformation often comes at the cost of deep discomfort, relentless rejection, and faith in what's not yet visible.  This episode is about what happens when you keep going anyway.  It's easy to look at a top 10 franchisee and see polish, poise, and success, but what you won't see is the 0-for-40 streak of failed sales appointments, the identity crisis, the depression, or the fear of having to return to a life that felt like a cage. But Jordan Espeseth didn't give up. Today, he's the Area Director and Publisher for Real Producers in the Dallas Metro Area, one of the top-performing markets in the country.  But just a few years ago, he was trying to figure out if he had what it took to succeed in this business. What did drinking tobacco juice teach Jordan about taking action? How did he push through the hardest parts of his journey?  In this raw and honest conversation, Jordan shares the behind-the-scenes of his journey, how he kept moving forward when everything in his life felt like it was falling apart.    Sometimes you're not doing anything wrong; it's just a matter of reps. -Jordan Espeseth   Things You'll Learn In This Episode  You're not failing, you're just in the reps stage 40 no's don't necessarily mean you're doing the wrong thing. Could the rejection be a necessary initiation?  You're selling to the wrong people (even when you think you're not) What do most marketers get completely wrong about reaching top producers? Drink, don't think What did a tobacco purge in the Peruvian jungle teach Jordan about overthinking, taking action, and the trap of analysis paralysis? You don't need more motivation; you need a deeper reason Why was pain, not vision, Jordan's most powerful fuel, and why is remembering where you came from critical to building something that lasts?    Guest Bio Jordan Espeseth is an entrepreneur, the owner of DFW Real Producers and COO of WAY Social. Jordan was a semi-pro Snocross athlete from Minnesota with dreams of competing in Aspen at the Winter X Games. He ended up in Texas with his own real estate publication business. Follow @jordanespeseth on Instagram.  About Your Host Remington Ramsey is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and visionary in the world of real estate. As the creator of "Real Producers", a widely acclaimed magazine connecting top agents and industry leaders, Remington has built an impressive platform dedicated to celebrating and elevating the real estate community. Remington is also the author of Agent Allies: Building Your Business With Strategic Real Estate Partnerships. With a passion for motivating and mentoring, he's shared stages with some of the biggest names in business, helping professionals break through barriers and reach new heights. When he's not busy being a real estate guru, Remington is known for his contagious energy, practical wisdom, and a good dose of humor—because let's face it, navigating life and business requires both grit and a sense of humor. With multiple successful ventures under his belt and a reputation for engaging storytelling, he has the rare ability to make even the driest industry stats sound exciting.    Follow the show on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify so you don't miss a single inspiring episode! Start a Real Producers Magazine in YOUR Market! Learn more about franchise opportunities at realproducersmag.com

Do you remember being a college student? It's a season of life-changing decisions. What if your church (without any new programs) could help them make a decision for Christ? Today we talk with Allison Stump, Assoc. Area Director for Athletes InterVarsity about how she's seeing Gen Z students coming to faith (and why).

This week on the No Regrets Podcast, Steve Sonderman is joined by John Groth, Area Director for the Mid-Atlantic with Priority One. In Part One of this powerful conversation, John shares his remarkable journey from growing up as an atheist to finding Christ—and the moment his father challenged him to live out what he claimed to believe. That turning point led John into ministry, serving as a chaplain in the Air Force Reserves, teaching as an adjunct professor, and now leading men through his work with Priority One. John opens up about leading while struggling, the toll of ministering to others without taking care of yourself, and the impact of PTSD. He reflects on hard-won lessons from his time in the classroom and emphasizes why honesty, humility, and authenticity matter—especially to the next generation. As we kick off a month focused on discipleship, John's story is a timely reminder: God doesn't need us to have it all together to use us in powerful ways. Learn more about John's work with Priority One: priorityone.org

Can the essence of motivational leadership be clearly demonstrated and recognized? How can leaders inspire positive change and growth within their teams? It's not just having the ability to create a vision and set clear goals; leaders must also be able to empower their teams with the necessary tools to succeed. Jon Rector, CEO of Renew Coaches and Area Director with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, shares his thoughts on how to motivate teams and why organizations should invest in leadership coaching. Highlights include: Origin of the name 'Renew Coaching.' The concept of legacy leadership emphasizes that a leader's legacy is not just what they leave behind, but what they instill in others through intentional actions. Practical strategies for leaders to affirm, celebrate progress, and model values effectively—"it's caught before it's taught." Impact of Executive Coaching on retention and ROI. Follow Jon on LinkedIn and visit renewcoaches.com. Learn how you can renew your leadership approach and leave a meaningful legacy. Key Chapters: [00:10:08] Leaving a legacy [00:12:40] "If you don't value people, they won't value you" [00:17:15] Assessment tools [00:20:54] Executive coaching has a 788% ROI [00:23:13] Celebrating people and performance --- more --- If you want to master the art of audience engagement while learning how to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, this is the program for you. Twins Talk It Up is hosted by identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown, who share leadership communication strategies designed to help professionals embrace the power of their authentic voice. Together, we'll explore tips and tools to unlock the full potential of your voice, dominate every stage you step onto, and elevate your influence and value. Along the way, we'll crush goals and share plenty of laughs. Book a Free 15-minute discovery call: dsbleadershipgroup.com/schedule-a-call/ Website: appmeetup.com/twinstalkitup/ Community: facebook.com/groups/publicspeakingpoints Patreon: patreon.com/twinstalkitup

Learn about My Village Ministry and CarePortal which are resources that can help your church minister to fragile families and provide support so children don't end up in foster care.   Aaron Earlywine CarePortal, Area Director for Ohio   Phil Krause My Village Ministries, Co-Director

I grew up riding dirt bikes but gave them up when I went off to college to play basketball. Now after nearly 30 years of coaching high school basketball, and after 5 years as the Area Director for Central and Eastern Oregon FCA, God has drawn me back to motorsports as a platform to make disciples who make disciples. In the role of PNW (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska) Director of Motorsports. Through FCA's ministry model of being used by God to connect peoples' passions for their sport to their relationship with Him. My team seeks to be used by the Holy Spirit to connect to people with a passion for motorsports and disciple them into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.The Fellowship of Christian Athletes' exciting local radio program, Heart of the Athlete, airs Saturdays at 9 am MST on KBXL 94.1 FM. The show is hosted by local FCA Director, Ken Lewis. This program is a great opportunity to listen to local athletes and coaches share their lives, combining sports with their faith in Jesus Christ each week!Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.NNU Box 3359 623 S University Blvd Nampa, ID 83686 United States (208) 697-1051 klewis@fca.orghttps://www.fcaidaho.org/Podcast Website: https://941thevoice.com/podcasts/heart-of-the-athlete/

Send us a textToday's episode is a little bit different than normal! Instead of Pete, Jayson, and Zach around the table, we're presenting you with a special message from the first-time FORGE speaker Zane Henning, Area Director of Seminole County Fellowship of Christian Athletes, where challenges us to move beyond endless philosophizing and start building the barn—actively living out our faith. Speaking from Colossians 3:12-17, Zane reminds us that our identity as God's chosen, holy, and beloved sons empowers us to practice compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forgiveness, and love. With real-life stories and powerful illustrations, Zane calls us to embody the character of Christ, rooted deeply in His Word and ruled by His peace. Don't miss this motivating and practical message about how to live out your faith in everyday life.

Mary Gray Perdue & Paul Faculjak join us to discuss upcoming events and ministries. Mary Gray Perdue is the Area Director for Joni and Friends in New Mexico. Mary has a background in banking and Christian nonprofit ministry leadership. New Mexico | Joni and Friends The post Mary Gray Perdue & Paul Faculjak appeared first on ABQ Connect.

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're continuing the $10M Story with an interview from Chris Iwasko, Area Director of Young Life of Mid County, TX.Join us to discover how Young Life is transforming ministry for youth across the globe — and how Chris raised $119,000 in one night using the Perfect Vision Dinner Mentorship Program. From laying off staff to hosting "the best fundraising banquet in 25 years," discover what happens when vision meets action.Hear how one gift reversed a full year's deficit with a 10-to-1 return on investment. Find out how a match can get instantly filled — by a single donor writing a $23,000 check. Uncover the #1 problem facing young people today. And discover how Young Life of Mid County hosted a 6-figure fundraising dinner without paying a dime.So whether you're exhausted by events barely move the needle or looking for advice on how to do a fundraising banquet the right way, this episode is for you. Get ready to learn how to host a new kind of fundraising dinner — a kind that actually works!Next week, we'll be interviewing Warren Bird to talk about how Child Evangelism Fellowship is reaching kids with the Gospel in Dallas, TX.Don't miss out, and be sure to subscribe to our channel for more inspiring nonprofit success stories!ASK US A QUESTION:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠Episode Keywords:young life,ministry for youth,transforming ministry for youth,$10m story,10m story,fundraising masterminds,fundraising masterminds podcast,chris iwasko,young life of mid county texas,young life mid county,young life mid county tx,young life mid county texas,perfect vision dinner mentorship program,perfect vision dinner,vision dinner,fundraising banquet,6 figure fundraising,6 figure fundraising dinner,fundraising dinner,child evangelism fellowship,nonprofit

We're all called to be water-walkers. We're not called to the comfort of the boat, but a life on mission—walking on the water with Jesus and doing the impossible. ---Whether smuggling Bibles, feeding lepers, or working amongst a Muslim people group, Mick Veach's commitment to share the love of God has taken him all over the world. As the Global Partners' Area Director for Central Asia and the Middle East, he has presented the gospel in more than 60 countries. Mick serves as the lead pastor of Kentwood Community Church in Michigan.

Doug White is Area Director for CBMC Chattanooga, a group of local business and professional men whose objective is to share the essentials of the Christian faith and learn to apply them better to home and work. You are a leader in many different arenas: Home, church and work to name a few. In each area God not only wants you to lead, he wants you to grow as a leader. CBMC Leadership Summit is Saturday, March 29th. Registration is FREE, but space is limited. CLICK HERE for more information.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wmbwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to the inaugural installment of the Suite Spot: Road Trip series!  In this episode the Suite Spot takes a drive to SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront to meet with Area General Manager, Alex Reitter, and Area Director of Marketing & Sales, Samantha Pritchard.  Alex and Samantha give viewers an inside look at the property's signature restaurant, The Sand Bar, and why this hotel needs to be the next destination on all traveler lists.   Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in and we check out what's trending in hotel marketing. I'm your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. This is your host, Ryan Embree. If you're listening to us or watching us on our YouTube channel, you'll see that we are not in our content creation studio in Maitland. We have hit the road for a new series, the Suite Spot Road Trip, and we are here at the Spring Hill Suites, Jacksonville Beach, Ocean Front. And I'm here with two wonderful guests joining me today, general Area General Manager Alex Reitter, and Area Director of Sales and Marketing, Samantha Pritchard. Alex. Samantha. Thank you so much for hosting us on the Suite Spot at your beautiful ocean front property. Alex Reitter: We're happy to have you. Thanks for coming out. Ryan Embree: Very excited to be here. As it is, Suite Spot tradition. One of the coolest thing about hospitality, we were talking about off camera is just our, the history, the DNA that gets built over the years. Maybe different brands, different management companies that you've been a part of. Everyone has a unique story, but it all leads us back to people serving people, right. That that's why we love hospitality. So love to hear maybe your backgrounds in hospitality and what let you here to a brand new property, which we're gonna talk about here shortly. Alex, we'll go ahead and start with you. Alex Reitter: Okay. Well, thanks Ryan. Thanks for coming out. Of course. Again. So, yeah, I think I have an interesting start in Hospitality fell into actually start out on small cruise ships. Intercoastal, I'm not even sure if you knew that Samantha. Samantha Pritchard: No. New Skills. Alex Reitter: So it was definitely a interesting start. You know, uh, intercoastal cruising, seven night trips up and down the, uh, east coast after college. You know, we did trips in Maine, Chesapeake Bay, all the way down to Florida. It was, you know, amazing experience. But when you're working six to eight weeks on a boat, nonstop, you kind of look for other options. And hotel kind of was a natural fit for me. From there, I've had a chance to actually work a courtyard down the street from this Spring Hill. And then actually a little time in the Florida Keys, uh, most recently in a Marriott in Durham, North Carolina. The weather got a little cold. It snowed a couple times on us, and we said, let's get back to Florida. So excited to be here. And excited to work with Samantha. I've only been here a couple months and ready to get the ball rolling. Ryan Embree: Well, I think you're our first guest that has got their hospitality start. I've, I've heard behind the front desk I've heard bellman. I don't know if I've ever heard on a cruise, so that's very, very cool. But it's a story that resonates probably with a lot of our hotel audience, and listeners sometimes just kind of jumping from place to place. But again, people serving people, hospitality. Samantha, you've had kind of a different journey here. Talk to us a little bit about that. Samantha Pritchard: Yeah, so I started my hospitality journey in the Convention Visitor Bureau with Visit Jacksonville. It was, it was some of the best years just learning the business, being around people that have been doing it a long time. So then I left the CVB and went out as a director of sales. So my first job on property was a director of sales, just from some of the hotel connections made dur...

Kicking off this new season, host Hao Tran sits down with John Woolley, General Manager of JW Marriott Phu Quoc—one of the most prestigious luxury resorts in Vietnam and the region. Recognized as the best JW Marriott in the world in 2022, this extraordinary resort stands out with its uniquely imaginative architecture, inspired by a fictional university and designed by the renowned architect Bill Bensley.With over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, John Woolley has held key leadership roles within Marriott International across the globe. From serving as Area Director of Sales & Marketing in South Asia and the Caribbean to playing a pivotal role in launching the European Convention Network, he has been instrumental in strengthening Marriott's presence in the international hospitality landscape.Before taking on his current role, John was General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali (2020-2023) and spent four years leading Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Resort. Under his leadership, these properties saw remarkable growth in both business performance and guest satisfaction, further establishing his reputation as a leading figure in luxury hospitality.What insights will John Woolley bring to this episode? Tune in now to find out!—Thank you JW Marriott Phu Quoc for accompanying Vietnam Innovators. JW Marriott is an ideal sanctuary for those seeking relaxation and personalized service, with every moment crafted to create lasting memories. https://bit.ly/jwmarriottphuquoc—Listen to this episode on YoutubeAnd explore many amazing articles about the pioneers at: https://vietcetera.com/vn/bo-suu-tap/vietnam-innovatorFeel free to leave any questions or invitations for business cooperation at team@vietcetera.com—If you come across something intriguing, kindly consider making a donation.● Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vietcetera● Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vietcetera

Jeff Pitnikoff and Kord Jacobsen join Cliff to talk about how God's been at work through the ministry of Fellowship of Christian Athletes locally. Jeff is the area director for FCA, where in the last year, hundreds of young people have come to Christ on our local campuses. We also talk about the impact that the passing of a local high school senior had on his high school campus and the local community.The FCA Fundraiser and Vision Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 5:30PM at Sunrise Community Church.  For tickets, go to www.sacfca.org/FCAbanquetFor more information on supporting Jeff Pitnikoff's ministry as Area Director for North East Sacramento & Placer County, go to www.sacfca.org/staffWatch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurchWatch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/liveSong: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music)Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk

In this episode, we dive deep into Lou's financial situation as an Area Director earning around $250,000 a year. We explore his goals for financial independence, transitioning out of corporate America, and how he can utilize his current assets, including his home and 401k, to build wealth through real estate. We also cover the potential of home equity lines of credit and self-directed investing to expedite his journey to retirement.

Climate change is a real threat, so why are so many denying it? Jamie Goldenberg, professor of psychology and Area Director of Cognitive, Neuroscience, and Social Psychology at the University of South Florida, considers the psychology. Jamie Goldenberg is a Professor of Psychology and Area Director of Cognitive, Neuroscience, and Social Psychology at the University […]

In this episode, Sarah Sterling, CASC, Area Director of Operations for Sutter Health Surgery Center Division, discusses key growth strategies in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Sarah shares insights on tackling provider shortages through innovative training programs, leveraging AI for operational efficiency, and expanding into higher-acuity procedures.

In this episode, Sarah Sterling, CASC, Area Director of Operations for Sutter Health Surgery Center Division, discusses key growth strategies in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Sarah shares insights on tackling provider shortages through innovative training programs, leveraging AI for operational efficiency, and expanding into higher-acuity procedures.

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Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen. In this episode, recorded via Zoom on October 22nd, 2024, we are joined by Becky Tolnay, a Vistage Chair and Professional Facilitator based in Tallahassee, Florida. This episode is titled, "From Five-Star Service to Executive Excellence: A Vistage Chair's Quality-Driven Leadership Journey." With over 30 years of experience in performance improvement, primarily from her distinguished career at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, Becky Tolnay brings deep insights into fostering customer-centric culture and driving continuous improvement within teams. As a certified professional facilitator through the International Association of Facilitators, she has mastered core facilitation competencies that enhance her ability to guide and develop business leaders. Throughout the conversation, Tolnay shares her remarkable journey from starting as an accounts receivable clerk at the Ritz Carlton Buckhead to becoming an Area Director of Performance Improvement and Quality. Her career trajectory was shaped by a pivotal moment when she accepted a role as Director of Quality in 1994, despite initial hesitations about public speaking. This "happy accident," as she calls it, led to a transformative career in quality management and facilitation. After 25 years with Ritz Carlton, Tolnay established Tolnay Team Solutions and became a Vistage Chair, where she creates confident environments for business leaders to gain diverse perspectives and accelerate their growth. Her unique approach to group facilitation, influenced by her extensive background in quality management at Ritz Carlton, demonstrates how excellence in hospitality principles can enhance executive coaching and peer advisory group management. The episode reveals powerful insights about the intersection of quality management and executive coaching. Tolnay's approach to group facilitation, shaped by her Ritz Carlton experience, emphasizes the importance of creating intentional cultures through clearly defined values and consistent reinforcement. Her implementation of core values - integrity, communication, commitment, growth mindset, courage, creativity, effectiveness, and relationships - provides a framework for building high-performing peer advisory groups. A significant takeaway is Tolnay's emphasis on observation and diagnosis before action. Drawing from her father's veterinary practice and her quality management background, she demonstrates how careful observation and thoughtful questioning lead to better problem-solving outcomes. This approach challenges the common tendency among executives to jump to conclusions based on past experiences, instead encouraging deeper exploration and understanding. The episode also highlights the importance of creating systematic approaches to excellence while maintaining flexibility and authenticity. Tolnay's implementation of the "Best B" recognition system and her method of anchoring group values at the beginning and end of meetings shows how simple yet consistent practices can reinforce desired behaviors and create lasting cultural change. This systematic approach to group dynamics, combined with genuine care for individual growth, exemplifies the balance between structure and humanity in effective executive coaching. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This episode was recorded via Zoom on October 22nd, 2024. Copyright © 2024 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

Blanca Rodriguez is the owner and CEO of Wounded Healer, LLC.  Her mission in life is to help others improve quality of life, no matter what age we are.  She has been a licensed massage therapist for 19 years, certified canine massage therapist for 8 years, Fitness instructor for 45+ individuals and Zumba and dance teaching for 40+ years. Amazon bestselling book coauthor, Holistic life coach, motivational, inspirational speaker, educator, and volunteer. Blanca is a member and mentor at the American Massage Therapy Association, member, mentor and vice president of education at Talking heads of Stuart Toastmasters, member of Puerto Rico Toastmasters club, and Area Director for Toastmasters International. #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan, #ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy, #drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happinessjourney/support

September is Suicide Prevention Month. It's an important time to remember lives lost and acknowledge the huge impact suicide has had on our communities. It's also a time to bring awareness to the suicide prevention efforts in Rhode Island. In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, Dr. Chan is joined by the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Area Director, Kerrie Constant and Board Chair, Keely Taylor. They share their own personal experiences and discuss how everyone can have a role in preventing suicide. Additional resources: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – If you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide; experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis; or are in emotional distress, you can call or text 988 or chat with 988 at 988lifeline.org. Trained crisis counselors are available 24/7. Bradley Hospital's Kids' Link -. Kids' Link is a behavioral health triage service and referral network. The program is offered in collaboration with Gateway Healthcare, Lifespan, Hasbro Children's Hospital and Bradley Hospital. Kids' Link RI is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help triage children and youth in need of mental health services and refer them to treatment providers. 1-855-543-5465Parent Coach RI is a free 30-day text messaging service that provides parents/caregivers with helpful tips and information to support the youth in their lives through mental and behavioral challenges. tinyurl.com/3fekw78wPreventSuicideRI.org for additional state and national resources, training opportunities, and suicide data.  

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Morgan Tansey, Area Director with Best Buddies Tennessee, who highlights the organization's history and efforts to establish a volunteer movement that creates opportunities for One-to-One Friendships, Integrated Employment, Leadership Development, and Family Support programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Tennessee.During the interview, Morgan discusses the power of the One-to-One Friendships with their school based programs that start in PreK and extend through college, and their Citizens program for adults. She shares some testimonials and talks about the ripple effect of creating community champions for inclusivity, and highlights some of the other programs with the Integrated Employment and Leadership Development. Morgan wraps up discussing ways the community can get involved to support their efforts, including some upcoming gala events in the fall.Visit https://www.bestbuddies.org/tennessee/ to learn more and get involved.

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Eric Gillman. Eric is the So. Cal Area Director for Cutco Gifting. Eric has been selling Cutco since 2007 and is a member of the Cutco Hall of Fame. His team specializes in high quality branding tools that keep agents top of mind forever. Eric is an author of the book, "The Power to Change; creating the life of your dreams through healthy choices." He likes to say he is "selling knives and changing lives". After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti Eric joined a group of volunteers with Angel Wings Int. They raised over $1M and built a medical clinic in Jacmel, Haiti. In 2022 Eric rode his bicycle across the United states and raised over $100K for the non-profit. I would like to introduce our guest today, The Sharpest Guy You Know, Eric Gillman.   Learn more and connect with Eric Gillman by visiting him on   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-gillman-1a10b730/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_sharpest_guy_you_know/       Be sure to follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/to_growth on Facebook: facebook.com/Road2Growth   Subscribe to our podcast across the web: https://www.theenriquezgroup.com/blog Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cdmacc iTunes: https://apple.co/2F4zAcn Castbox: http://bit.ly/2F4NfQq Google Play: http://bit.ly/2TxUYQ2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA?view_as=subscriber   If you are looking to be a Guest on Podcasts please click below  https://kitcaster.com/rtg/  For any San Diego Real Estate Questions Please Follow Us at web: www.TheEnriquezGroup.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA or Call : 858 -345 - 7829 Recently reduced properties in San Diego County * Click **** bit.ly/3cbT65C **** Here* ************************************************************ Sponsor = www.MelodyClouds.com

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Donald Lamar.   With over 20 years of practical executive and entrepreneurial leadership, Donald Lamar brings a wealth of experience to organizations, businesses, and institutions by defining, coaching, and guiding them to reach goals and other key measure of success leveraging a unique combination of technical and strategic abilities. Currently, Donald serves as the Director of Entrepreneurial services & Area Director for the UGA SBDC Morehouse College office serving the West end, Metro Atlanta, and Fulton County. In this role, Donald's mission is to drive direct impact by providing sustainable resources to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and business owners one business at a time.  Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.