Podcasts about Booz Allen Hamilton

On this episode, we're joined by Stella Biderman, Executive Director at EleutherAI and Lead Scientist - Mathematician at Booz Allen Hamilton.EleutherAI is a grassroots collective that enables open-source AI research and focuses on the development and interpretability of large language models (LLMs).We discuss:- How EleutherAI got its start and where it's headed.- The similarities and differences between various LLMs.- How to decide which model to use for your desired outcome.- The benefits and challenges of reinforcement learning from human feedback.- Details around pre-training and fine-tuning LLMs.- Which types of GPUs are best when training LLMs.- What separates EleutherAI from other companies training LLMs.- Details around mechanistic interpretability.- Why understanding what and how LLMs memorize is important.- The importance of giving researchers and the public access to LLMs.Stella Biderman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellabiderman/EleutherAI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/eleutherai/Resources:- https://www.eleuther.ai/Thanks for listening to the Gradient Dissent podcast, brought to you by Weights & Biases. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.#OCR #DeepLearning #AI #Modeling #ML

On this edition of Parallax Views, legendary journalist James Bamford, known for his books The Puzzle Palace and Body of Secrets that lifted the veil of secrecy around the National Security Agency (NSA) as well as his critical exploration of the Bush-era Iraq War/War on Terror A Pretext for War, joins us to discuss his latest book Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence. For those interested in the subject of spycraft and it's implications/consequences this is a wide-ranging and comprehensive conversation that is worth a listen. James and I delve into such subjects as the leak of U.S. cyberweapons by an entity known as The Shadow Brokers (TSB) and how it nearly had apocalyptic consequences, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israeli spying operations in the United States, the stealing of massive amounts of classified materials by former Booz Allen Hamilton contractor Hal Martin, Hollywood movie producer Arnon Milchan and Israeli nuclear smuggling, Russiagate and the Maria Butina affair, and, perhaps most explosively, the portions of Bamford's book dealing with alleged collusion between Israel's Netanyahu government and the Trump campaign during the 2016 election (read more about this specifically in Bamford's The Nation article "The Trump Campaign's Collusion With Israel").

In this episode we speak with Stephen Kump, CEO of Charityvest about how they're democratizing Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and cover:

Are you struggling to find meaningful learning support in the data analytics field? Tired of the same ineffective advice and lacking the right connections to make a difference? Join us in this episode and learn how to unlock personalized learning support with data communities and AI technology – finally advancing your skills and career in data science. In this episode, you will be able to: Establish close-knit communities for individualized learning support in the realm of data analytics. Elevate your worth as a data professional by mastering Python's adaptability and AI potential. Attract employer interest with striking data analysis projects featured in your portfolio. Integrate AI technologies, such as Chat GPT, to revolutionize your data analytics learning experience. Overcome the isolation of freelancing while forging meaningful connections and mentorship within the data industry. Kedeisha Bryan is a dedicated data professional who has made a significant impact in the field of data analytics in just two years. With a background in senior data engineering at Booz Allen Hamilton, Kedeisha has a wealth of experience in various aspects of data analysis, data science, and data engineering. She began her journey in data analytics by self-studying SQL, Tableau, and Excel, which led to a year-long full-time internship and eventually to her current position. Kedeisha is the founder of Data in Motion, a thriving private community for data enthusiasts that offers personalized learning support and resources. For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: ⁠⁠https://www.enterprisedna.co/podcast⁠⁠ Be our guest, register here: ⁠⁠https://www.enterprisedna.co/be-our-podcast-guest/⁠⁠ Connect with Kedeisha Bryan: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kedeishabryan/⁠ Website: https://kedeisha1.github.io/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-in-motion-llc/ Website: https://linktr.ee/data_in_motion Connect with Sam McKay Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.enterprisedna.co/⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammckayenterprisedna/⁠⁠⁠ Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-analytic-mind/id154106699

Get Opto's best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterToday, we are pleased to introduce Rakesh Bordia, Principal and Portfolio Manager at Pzena Investment Management, an American firm with recognised expertise in deep value investing.In this episode, Rakesh brings his understanding of emerging markets to the forefront, shedding light on Pzena's value approach to investing. He delves into the opportunities and challenges of investing in EM, sharing valuable insights on the crucial valuation metrics that Pzena considers. Rakesh also emphasises the significance of a long-term horizon in EM value investing, providing strategic perspectives on stocks like Alibaba and JD.com and their potential impact on value investors in 2023.Before joining Pzena in 2007, Rakesh served as a Principal at Booz Allen Hamilton, focusing on innovation and growth strategies. Enjoy!Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only, and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinion on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) awarded a $7 million zero trust prototype, called Thunderdome, to Booz Allen Hamilton last year and recently completed the pilot. Cybersecurity & Analytics Director Brian Hermann discusses next steps for zero trust implementation across the Defense Department.

In this week's episode of Beyond Consulting, we welcome Nathan Lesser, former consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, and current Vice President & CISO at Children's National Hospital.   Nate joins us to talk about his career, moving from engineering to government work, and details how he became Vice President & CISO at Children's National Hospital.   Each week, we speak with leaders in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, and consulting to explore the various career options after leaving management consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG.   Children's National: https://www.childrensnational.org/   ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/   Beyond Consulting: https://www.eca-partners.com/podcast/  

In der heutigen Folge „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Philipp Vetter über positive Konjunkturprognosen und neue Höchststände bei der T-Aktie. Außerdem geht es um Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile US, MarketAxess Holdings, ExxonMobil, Shell, Total Energies, ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Boeing, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Thales, Safran, Palantir, Booz Allen Hamilton, das Amex Defense (NYSE Arca Defense) Partizipationszertifikat (WKN: 927994), denVanEck Defense ETF (WKN: A3D9M1) und den Tigris Small & Micro Growth Fund R Fonds (WKN: A2QDSH). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Here are the top 3 things we discuss in this week's episode with special guest, Jennifer Santoso:   ·        How lenders underwrite their loans during an uncertain economic environment… and how to best position yourself for success.   ·        Why interest rates are irrelevant? (Yes… irrelevant!)   ·        Case studies on how to get deals done in a shifting market.   We happened to record this interview during a time of upheaval in the real estate / lending market as inflation roars and the Fed attempts to tame it by raising interest rates.   Some of the information and topics may already be a bit dated and no longer applicable, but the interview provides some great insights on how investors and lenders process real-time info… and get deals done even in times of turbulence.   More about Jennifer Santoso:   Jennifer Santoso has sourced limited partner equity for multifamily, mobile home park, and short-term rental projects in San Diego, CA; Kansas City, MO; Greensboro, NC and Phoenix, AZ.  In 2018, she founded and now runs a San Diego-based commercial real estate investing meetup, and joined Tauro Capital Advisors in 2020.   Her career began in 2006 as a management and business leadership consultant, most notably at the firms Booz Allen Hamilton and Deloitte.  Due to her passion for leadership, economies of scale and client dedication; she transitioned to the world of capital advisory for commercial real estate.   Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science from the University of California, San Diego in 2004; where she also minored in Ethnic Studies.   For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Jennifer Santoso

Members of the Booz Allen Hamilton Pacific Leadership team join host Roger Waldron on this week's Off the Shelf for a wide-ranging discussion of the company's services and support across the Indo-Pacific region.

A CISA tool helps secure Microsoft clouds.JCDC and pre-ransomware notification. CISA releases six ICS advisories. Reply phishing. Cl0p goes everywhere exploiting GoAnywhere. Russian electronic warfare units show the ability to locate Starlink terminals. Betsy Carmelite from Booz Allen Hamilton on the DoD's zero trust journey. Analysis of the National Cybersecurity strategy from our special guests, Adam Isles, Principal at the Chertoff Group and Steve Kelly, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technology with the National Security Council. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/57 Selected reading. JCDC Cultivates Pre-Ransomware Notification Capability (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA) US cyber officials make urgent push to warn businesses about vulnerabilities to hackers (CNN) Untitled Goose Tool Aids Hunt and Incident Response in Azure, Azure Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 Environments | CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA) New CISA tool detects hacking activity in Microsoft cloud services (BleepingComputer) CISA Releases Six Industrial Control Systems Advisories (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA) The Microsoft Reply Attack (Avanan) More victims emerge from Fortra GoAnywhere zero-day attacks (Security |  More Clop GoAnywhere attack victims emerge (SC Media)  Mass-Ransomware Attack on GoAnywhere File Transfer Tool Exposes Companies Worldwide (Medium)  City of Toronto confirms data theft, Clop claims responsibility (BleepingComputer)  Canadian movie chain Cineplex among the victims of GoAnywhere MFT hack (Financial Post)  Personal data of Rio Tinto's Aussie staff may have been hacked - memo (Reuters)  Another GoAnywhere Attack Affects Japanese Giant Hitachi Energy (Heimdal Security Blog)  Using Starlink Paints a Target on Ukrainian Troops (Defense One) As CISA chief notes lack of Russian cyberattacks against US, experts focus on enhancing nuclear reactor security (Utility Dive) Using Deception to Learn About Russian Threat Actors (Security Boulevard)

CISA adds three known exploited vulnerabilities to its Catalog. A data breach at Acer exposes intellectual property. Sharp Panda deploys SoulSearcher malware in cyberespionage campaigns. US Cyber Command's head warns against underestimating Russia in cyberspace. Dave Bittner sits down with Simone Petrella of N2K Networks to discuss the recently-released Defense Cyber Workforce Framework. Betsy Carmelite from Booz Allen Hamilton speaks about CISA's year ahead. And are large language models what the lawyers call an attractive nuisance. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/45 Selected reading. CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA) March 7 CISA KEV Breakdown | Zoho, Teclib, Apache (Nucleus Security) Acer Confirms Breach After Hacker Offers to Sell Stolen Data (SecurityWeek) Acer confirms breach after 160GB of data for sale on hacking forum (BleepingComputer) “Sharp Panda”: Check Point Research puts a spotlight on Chinese origined espionage attacks against southeast asian government entities (Check Point Software) Pandas with a Soul: Chinese Espionage Attacks Against Southeast Asian Government Entities (Check Point Research) What can security teams learn from a year of cyber warfare? (Computer Weekly) Russian cyberattacks could intensify during spring offensives in Ukraine, US Cyber Command general says (Stars and Stripes) US Bracing for Bolder, More Brazen Russian Cyberattacks (VOA) Russia remains a ‘very capable' cyber adversary, Nakasone says (C4ISRNet) Employees Are Feeding Sensitive Business Data to ChatGPT (Dark Reading)

Are you up to date on what today's commercial finance market is like? If not, this is your chance to catch up on all the latest tactics and trends to help you expand your real estate business quickly. Don't miss this episode to get Jennifer Santoso's insider tips on qualifying for affordable loans in the current market!Key Takeaways to Listen forLoan financing: Why lenders decline applications and how you can get approvedWhat beginner syndicators should know before applying for loansTechniques to minimize risks in business financingCommon mistakes syndicators make during financing and how to solve themHow Tauro Capital Advisor can help entrepreneurs ease debt financingResources Mentioned in This EpisodeBiggerPockets Real Estate PodcastSan Diego Opportunity Knocks Real Estate Investor MeetupFree Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor About Jennifer SantosoJennifer joined Tauro Capital Advisors in 2020. In 2018, she founded and now owns a San Diego-based commercial real estate investing meetup. She has sourced limited partner equity for the multifamily, mobile home park, and short-term rental projects in San Diego, CA; Kansas City, MO; Greensboro, NC and Phoenix, AZ. Her career began in 2006 as a management and business leadership consultant, most notably at Booz Allen Hamilton and Deloitte. Due to her passion for leadership, economies of scale, and client dedication, she transitioned to capital advisory for commercial real estate.Connect with Jennifer Website: Tauro Capital Advisors LinkedIn: Jennifer SantosoTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com and please click here, to leave a rating and review!SponsorGrow Your Show, LLCThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams

Nikki Frias is a writer and comedian on a mission to remind women how talented they are. She is the creator of Girltellme.com, a publishing platform dedicated to the empowerment of women writers through comedy. Nikki has articles published with the Daily Beast, Forbes, and Boardroom.She has also attended Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) and DC Improv for sketch comedy and short form improv. When she's not promoting her book, “Does this Divorce Make Me Look Fat?”, she's avoiding dairy. To support her journey, check out Girltellme.com and to pay her bills, buy the book.Connect with Nikki Frias: www.girltellme.comDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path.Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-43-nikki-frias-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

Transcript: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/vkCP96L0X5pAjwFGzBMbQPTe9LSgAE_Nhnv5qeGLzfc6QYcKSPtGfAVmkrAG6HrLrSOZDocg3dqHeQO0cZApEw6Eo_k?loadFrom=SharedLinkWilfred Romero has been a resident of Colorado Springs since June 2001. He has 35 years of experience leading non-profit organizations that provide services to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Wil holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management in Human Resources.In Wil's previous position with Booz Allen Hamilton, he provided training and technical assistance to non-profit agencies' management teams as a Grantee Specialist. Wil's area of expertise is program Design and Management.Wil considers one his greatest achievements to be the opening of a Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne in the low-income neighborhood where he grew up. The Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne now serves over 3,000 youth members in Cheyenne, WY.Wil is now the Executive Director of The Arc Pikes Peak Region and is committed to leading the organization to new heights.Connect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at https://rockymountainada.org/ or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

Clarissa Constantine is the Founder of Parent(w)een Connection and runs the company with her husband, Joe Constantine. She is an entrepreneur with a 20-year career in Test Prep Tutoring, Management and Training.During college at University of Hartford, she began what would turn into a decades-long career as a test prep coach. Clarissa is highly respected by her students, clients and colleagues for her tenacity and “can-do” attitude.In addition to test prep coaching and dreaming of the ways ParenT(w)een Connection will help families, she's also a certified life coach who helps teens learn concepts like goal setting, self-compassion and self-esteem, mindfulness, and growth mindsets.Connect with Clarissa Constantine: www.parentweenconnection.comDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path.Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-42-clarissa-constantine-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

Gina Longo is the founder of Gina Longo Consulting / Trigpoint Systems LLC which provides bespoke leadership training systems to both individual and corporate clients. As a former airline captain and flight instructor, Gina flew as pilot in command on more than 3000 flights and carried more than 75,000 people (and many pets) safely to their destinations. She then moved to Great Britain to instruct corporate pilots and later spent three years as an international solo traveller.Gina is also a Crew Resource Management Instructor, certified to train flight leaders and their team members how to connect, communicate and collaborate, as well as a 4-time international bestselling co-author.As a leadership trainer and the creator of The Calmfident Leadership® System, Gina's on a mission to help businesses attract and keep the right team members by developing leaders that people want to work with.Her great love is German Shepherds, and as a proud U.S. Air Force brat, she tends to answer the question “Where are you from?” with an enigmatic “It depends.”Connect with Gina Longo: www.ginamlongo.comDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set. Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path.Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-40-gina-longo-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

Marylyn King is the Founder and CEO of The Expert of Choice LLC and is known as the Chief Message Maker. Marylyn has been a director, mentor and communicator for experts for over 30 years, covering topics as varied as personal photography and global aviation.She has also worked with solo entrepreneurs, experts in technology firms and at prestigious organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, to communicate their knowledge for others to understand.Marylyn believes that marketing can become a natural expression of what you love about your business. Her signature approach, Natural Expression Marketing™, defines your personal brand and communicates it through your messaging strategy. With Marylyn's expertise, you'll develop a marketing message that expresses who you are and why you do what you do.Connect with Marlyn King: www.theexpertofchoice.comDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path.Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-41-marylyn-king-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

Imagine trying to herd cats. Even worse, try to herd cats in a crisis! In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with former U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen about leadership during a crisis. Whether it's a business crisis, family crisis, natural disaster, supply chain nightmare, government-mandated pandemic shutdown or something else, ethical leadership can make all the difference in ultimately navigating to "safe shores." Our guest mentor today, Thad Allen, has a lot to share about leadership and crisis leadership. During his Coast Guard career, Allen was asked by two U.S. Presidents to take over leadership of the Federal response to two monumental crises—the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. To achieve resolution in each of these disasters required bringing together a wide swath of diverse constituencies—each with their own focus, concerns, habits of communication and pain points. No easy task. Allen was so successful in his efforts that he became known in some circles as "the master of disaster." Allen also led the Atlantic Coast Guard forces in response to the 9/11 attacks and coordinated the U.S. Coast Guard response to a major Haitian earthquake. But what was Allen's secret for bringing very diverse groups together, leading them to work together to achieve a common goal? How did he herd cats in a crisis? Among other things you'll learn that one of the first things he does—every time, in every disaster with which he was involved—is to focus first on forging a unity of purpose and a culture of compassion. Yes. People First. Every Time! That required hyper-focused listening, clarity of assessment, finding the common threads and building on those, and... did we mention listening, putting people first?!! The lessons and experiences Thad Allen shares in this episode are worth more than gold for any human on the planet—in business, work, life, anywhere, anytime... and for cats too, if they'd only listen. FANTASTIC LEARNING and MENTORING in this episode! SHOW NOTES: THAD ALLEN: BIO: Admiral Thad Allen retired in 2010 as the 23rd Commandant of the US Coast Guard, after four decades of service. He transitioned to apply his expertise, leadership and learnings to other opportunities, retiring as an executive vice president (2017) and senior executive advisor (2021) at Booz Allen Hamilton. He currently chairs or serves on several federal advisory committees, is a member of the Board of Visitors to the National Intelligence University, and a member of the Comptroller General's Advisory Board. Admiral Allen led the federal responses to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He led Atlantic Coast Guard forces in response to the 9/11 attacks and coordinated the Coast Guard response to the Haitian Earthquake. He is a 1971 graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy, holds master's degrees from George Washington University and the MIT Sloan School and is the recipient of 5 Honorary Doctorate degrees. He held the James Tyler Distinguished Chair of Leadership at the Loy Institute of Leadership at the Coast Guard Academy from 2014 to 2021. ARTICLES: "Looking Back at 225 and 100: A former Commandant reflects on the "inflection" points of his personal and professional life and the Service itself," by Admiral Thad Allen, USCG (ret), '71, In the Service and Beyond "Recognizing and Responding to Today's Governance Challenges," by Thad W. Allen '71, Admiral James M. Loy Institute for Leadership "Hurricane Katrina: How the Coast Guard Gets It Right," TIME magazine, 10/31/05 "Confronting Complexity and Creating Unity of Effort: The Leadership Challenge for Public Administrators," by Thad W. Allen, Public Administration Review

SideWinder is an APT with possible origins in India. MortalKombat ransomware debuts. The GoAnywhere zero day was exploited in a data breach. Belarusian Cyber-Partisans release Russian data. Betsy Carmelite from Booz Allen Hamilton shares an overview of cyber deception. Our guest is Ashley Allocca from Flashpoint with a look at the Breaches and Malware Threat Landscape. And notes on Patch Tuesday. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/31 Selected reading. Molted skin: APT SideWinder 2021 campaign that targeted over 60 companies in the Asia-Pacific (Group-IB) New MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper malware threats deployed in financially motivated campaign (Cisco Talos Blog) Tonga is the latest Pacific Island nation hit with ransomware (The Record from Recorded Future News)  LockBit demanded £66mn from Royal Mail (Computing)  City of Oakland declares state of emergency after ransomware attack (BleepingComputer)  City of Oakland Targeted by Ransomware Attack, Work Continues to Secure and Restore Services Safely (City of Oakland) Huge data dump from Russia's censorship agency posted online (Cybersecurity Connect) Russian system to scan internet for undesired content and dissent (Reuters) Patch Tuesday: Three zero-days and nine 'Critical' RCE flaws fixed (Computing)  Microsoft February 2023 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 exploited zero-days, 77 flaws (BleepingComputer) Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products (CISA)  SAP Security Patch Day for February 2023 (Onapsis)  Citrix Releases Security Updates for Workspace Apps, Virtual Apps and Desktops (CISA) Adobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products (CISA) The first national cyber director's last day is today (Washington Post)

Alarmed by the growing mistrust between Republicans and Democrats in the aftermath of the 2016 election, a bipartisan group of Americans came together to create Braver Angels. The idea resonated with April Lawson. Lawson now leads Braver Angels' Debate and Public Discourse Program. She designed Braver Angels Debates and has grown the program from its first debate to serving over 1,000 participants per month. She oversees a team of 50 volunteers and staff to administer all Braver Angels' debate work and is lead voice in public-facing communications. Previously, she provided research and editing for David Brooks' weekly columns at The New York Times. Most recently, she cofounded and served as the Associate Director for Brooks' new Aspen Institute initiative, Weave: the Social Fabric Project. She has also worked at the U.S. Treasury Department, the New Haven Mayor's Office, and as a senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton. April grew up in Kansas, studied anthropology at Yale, and now lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Dan and her dog June.

Doug Stoddard is the Habit Breaker Expert who coaches and trains CEOs, Entrepreneurs and their teams to identify and shift their habits of thinking that drives self-deception, costing them 6,7 and even 8 figures, as well as relationships, fulfilment and confidence. As a Habit Breaker Expert for over 10 years, and his education in Corporate training, he lives and breathes Habit Management.After developing a deep awareness of the habits that were his strengths and those that were sabotaging his efforts, Doug became inspired and spent hundreds of hours in research, training and coaching to create his very own unique success system called The Infinite Success Living Formula.It's a step-by-step process that will empower you to cross your gap of where you are to where you want to be with ever-increasing levels of ability and ever-increasing levels of ease. Whether you want to break free of the negative self-talk or low confidence, and experience the kind of joy you desire the right way, Doug will take that next step with you in designing your Success Formula. Connect with Doug Stoddard: www.dougstoddard.comDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path.Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-39-doug-stoddard-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

Tanya Brockett is the author of several books including The New Writer Workbook, and inspires authors, experts, and entrepreneurs to ditch fear, confusion, and overwhelm so they can write a bestseller-worthy book that boosts brands, increases impact, and leaves a legacy.As well as being the president and founding editor of Hallagen Ink, she is also a podcast host, and has been a ghostwriter, copyeditor, interior book designer and book coach for awesome clients around the world. She is a proven, published author who uses her extensive knowledge of publishing to assist writers with charting their publishing paths. She has taught book publishing and entrepreneurship at the University of Virginia and has been a sponsor and speaker at several writers' conferences. Tanya is also a business veteran with decades of experience in consulting and teaching business, finance, and marketing to small business owners and non-profits.Some of Tanya's past clients include global companies, major universities, and bestselling authors like Dr. Joe Vitale of The Secret and Susie Carder of Power Your Profits.Connect with Tanya Brockett: www.hallagenink.comDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path.Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-38-tanya-brockett-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

Annabel Quintero is a certified holistic coach, best-selling author and DEI strategist, who is also known as a “Cultural Wellness Coach”. Her bestselling book, Step Step Jump, is a story of hope dedicated to helping others transform trauma into triumph. Annabel's life was irrevocably altered on September 11th, 2001, when she narrowly escaped from the 46th floor of the One World Trade Center.As the founder of her professional development and collective wellness company, she is devoted to leading Wellness workshops that go beyond physical appearance but actually redefines wellness by using different cultural lenses. As a result of her speaking and workshops, she helps leaders and coaches embrace their story, offering, and call to action resulting in sustainable lifestyle changes for their communities.Annabel partners with coaches and leaders to understand the financial, political and spiritual history that informed our present moment, and how cultural dominance is discreetly perpetuated. Annabel is a story-telling coach, a lifelong b-girl, advocate, and speaker.Connect with Annabel Quintero: www.stepstepjump.comDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path.Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-37-annabel-quintero-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

Brenda Wensil and Kathryn Heath are Executive Coaches who have spent decades coaching more than 800 women and working with Women Executives, Middle Managers, and Professionals across industries and age groups. They are the co-authors of ‘I Wish I'd Known This: 6 Career-Accelerating Secrets for Women Leaders'. Brenda and Kathryn offer their thoughts on navigating self-doubt in the world of Business Leadership. They share common reasons women feel “held back” from maximizing their potential. They also talk about how to prioritize goals, build a powerful support network, and weed out distractions which lead you away from achieving what you truly desire in your career. Driven by the belief that more Female Leaders equals a better world, Brenda and Kathryn explain, that many women are held back from unlocking their potential because of their own limiting beliefs. By simply changing the story you tell yourself, you completely transform the way you show up at work and in all your relationships, personal and professional. Brenda and Kathryn also speak on the value of your reputation or personal brand, no matter your role in an organization. As a Leader, how you are seen by your teammates and clients is fundamental to your success. They encourage women to simply ask around to get feedback on their strengths and gaps as others see them, and to be ready and willing to adjust how they work and interact with others, if unsatisfied with the answers they hear. Another key to maximizing your reputation is by combining your personal power, or who you are as a person, with your position power as a professional. Brenda and Kathryn ultimately remind us, that Leadership is a skill, and that deliberate goal-setting and consistent, disciplined practice are essential to growing that skill.  This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you've experienced before.   Key Takeaways:  Success in any endeavour starts with “staking yourself out”: getting clear on what you want to accomplish and the type of person you want to become in the process. It's a mistake to go at it alone. Create a support system for yourself as early as possible so you can go further in your career than you ever could by yourself. Leadership is a skill, which means yours can be developed with the right goal and strategy. Great careers are built on strengths. When you know what you're good at, you possess the keys to your professional success.    Episode Timeline:  [05:02] Introduction to Brenda Wensil & Kathryn Heath.  [13:20] How the world can become a better place with more Women Leaders.  [18:04] Finding your voice and staking yourself out. [24:56] How your career path is strongly connected to your personal path. [33:30] How Brenda and Kathryn have made an impact on Women Leaders. [40:20] What do you want to be known for? [50:39] Learning from reflection and feedback. [58:47] Combining your position power with your personal power. [1:08:57] Creating a vision and strategy for your career path. [1:13:39] Building your reputation by letting the world know your personal brand. [1:20:02] Operating on autopilot. [1:25:10] How to not miss the point of preparation. [1:31:55] What Women Leaders can contribute to the world beyond their organizations.    Standout Quotes:  “We really think the world would be a better place if there were more Women Leaders.”  “Sometimes, women are so busy working that they don't set a direction. They just kind of drift.”  “Leadership is a skill, and you can grow it.”  “How do you leverage your platform—your position power—and combine that with who you are as a person—your personal power—and see yourself as an important colleague to your peer group?”  “Women are great at strategic planning for their company, but they have to be the CEO of their career.”      Connect:   Find | Brenda Wensil    Business Website: https://www.bravanti.com   On LinkedIn: @BrendaWensil    Bio: Brenda Wensil is Managing Director & Practice Leader of Bravanti's Leadership Acceleration practice. She is an executive leader with a successful background in sales and marketing, advertising, brand management, customer strategy, service experience, and supply chain performance management on both domestic and international levels. She is known for her expertise in building collaborative partnerships and developing teams to improve leader performance and drive results.     She is a board-certified coach working with leaders and managers in large and mid-size companies as well as non-profit organizations.  Brenda has led engagements for the organization focused on women's leadership and advancement, which include long programs, workshops, speaking engagements, and individual and group coaching.  Her approach is practical, goal-focused, and action-oriented. Brenda established the first-ever customer-focused strategy for the federal government as Chief Customer Experience Officer at the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid, the single largest provider of funding for post-secondary education in the U.S. She held leadership roles for  20 years with Wachovia Corporation (now Wells Fargo) as Head of Customer Strategy, Marketing and Customer Relations, as well as Head of Retail Segments and Director of Enterprise Supplier Performance Management. Brenda was also a consultant to Barclays Bank in London, leading an international team to re-design and execute the company's global technology supplier management functions. Brenda is the co-author of I Wish I'd Known This: 6 Career-Accelerating Secrets for Women Leaders (Berrett-Koehler, 2022), which uncovers six blind spots that derail women's career paths and provides strategies to effectively overcome them for an impactful, sustainable career. She is a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum and has been a keynote speaker on topics ranging from women's leadership to customer-focused strategies in the financial industry. Brenda received the Executive Leadership Award for public service from the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, and the Service to the Citizens Award for Leadership in higher education.  Brenda earned a Master's degree in organizational development and executive coaching from the McColl School of Business at Queens University, and a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina. She is also a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program, Kenan Flagler, at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She is accredited by the International Coach Federation and is certified in numerous assessments including Hogan, Workplace Big Five, Thomas-Kilman Index, and MBTI.    Find | Kathryn Heath Business website: https://www.bravanti.com  On LinkedIn: @KathrynHeath  Book: https://bravanti.com/insights/books/i-wish-id-known-this/    Bio: Kathryn Heath, Ph.D., is a managing director of the Leadership Acceleration Practice at Bravanti. She was a founding partner of Flynn Heath Leadership, which was acquired by Bravanti (formerly BPI group) in 2020.    Kathryn serves as a coach, a researcher, and a developer of leadership programs. One of the hallmarks of Kathryn's work is addressing organizations' specific business targets through customized programs that move leaders forward faster.     Her various clients include executives and high-potential leaders at Fortune 500 companies including Deloitte, AIG,and Booz Allen Hamilton. Before she co-founded FHL, Kathryn was Senior Vice President and Chief Learning Officer at the nation's fourth-largest bank, First Union (now Wells Fargo), where her inventive and results-focused approach won her numerous awards. During a period of explosive growth, Kathryn led not only the training organization, but she also worked to grow high-potential Leadership talent as the head of Leadership Development.  Kathryn is the co-author of three books: I Wish I'd Known This: 6 Career-Accelerating Secrets for Women Leaders(Berrett-Koehler, 2022),The Influence Effect: A New Path to Power for Women Leaders(Berrett-Koehler, 2017), and Break Your Own Rules: How to Change the Patterns of Thinking That Block Women's Path to Power(Jossey-Bass, 2011), which landed on the best-seller lists of the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the Washington Post.     Kathryn also co-authored two articles for the Harvard Business Review:“ Women, Find Your Voice!” (HBR-June 2014) and “To Build an Inclusive Culture, Start with Inclusive Meetings” (HBR-September 2019).Kathryn received her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, her M.Ed. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Kathryn is based in Charlotte, NC.    SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.  About Cathleen Merkel:   As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success.     Following a simple 6 step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; she also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!  Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are ‘running in a hamster wheel', trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.   With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development Initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.  Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences' –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!     Find | Cathleen Merkel   At cathleenmerkel.com  On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel  On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching  On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel    Tune in here:   https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K   https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ   https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast   

Carol Boston is an ex-collegiate, professional tennis player and international best-selling author. She also had a highly successful 26-year career as a Sales Expert for Fortune 100 companies before pursuing the entrepreneurial path.Carol is the creator of Limitless Leadership: 7 Steps for an Unstoppable Business Makeover. For entrepreneurs who are stuck and have a business that isn't growing, Carol helps them learn what steps they can take to get immediate results. This has allowed many of her clients to double and triple the income in their business.Carol is also an award-winning speaker who has spoken to many organizations such as Keiser University, Nova SE University and has been hired multiple times to speak and teach at American Express. She is known as The Queen of Reframe.Connect with Carol Boston: www.carolboston.comDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path.Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-36-carol-boston-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

Today's Solutions to Violence program is the second in at two-part series that features April Lawson. April Lawson now leads Braver Angels' Debate and Public Discourse Program. She designed Braver Angels Debates and has grown the program from its first debate to serving over 1,000 participants per month. She oversees a team of 50 volunteers and staff to administer all Braver Angels' debate work and is lead voice in public-facing communications. Braver Angles is an organization designed to diminish the discourse and the political division that exist in the U.S. today. Previously, she provided research and editing for David Brooks' weekly columns at The New York Times. Most recently, she cofounded and served as the Associate Director for Brooks' new Aspen Institute initiative, Weave: The Social Fabric Project. She has also worked at the U.S. Treasury Department, the New Haven Mayor's Office, and as a senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton. April grew up in Kansas, studied anthropology at Yale, and now lives in Washington, D.C.

Yvonne E.L. Silver is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, Radio Show/podcast Host, women's Certified Executive Coach, and Mentorship Chair, who was recognized with a “Women of Inspiration” Award. Yvonne teaches ambitious female founders/entrepreneurs with a mission-inspired venture to flourish in business and how to have unshakable confidence, so they can move up from Solopreneur to CEO.Women often lack clarity and struggle with doubts or imposter syndrome. Yvonne also teaches how to showcase your value with Confident Conversations and increase Sales Velocity – leading to a purposeful, sustainable life, with more fun and family beach time.Yvonne shares her wisdom from over 30 years in business, blending her Reiki Practitioner and spiritual practices with designations of Certified Executive Coach (2010) and Chartered Professional in Human Resources. She is also a BANK IOS 6-Intelligences CertifiedCoach and Certified EQ-i Consultant.She has been featured on In The Limelight TV, on Sustainable Success – Voice America, The League of Giants TV, The Winners Circle Podcast, and on WINGS of Inspired Business with entrepreneur powerhouse Melinda Wittstock.Connect with Yvonne E.L. Silver: www.yvonnesilver.com Dr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.” Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out. A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set. Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-35-yvonne-e-l-silver-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

One of the Our Town Podcast's most requested guests is this week's guest, Toni Eberhart. Toni relocated to Huntsville in 2013 and, like so many others, has no plans to live anywhere else. Toni walks us through her journey of growing up in PA, meeting her husband Chad in high school, going to school in Philly, and then starting her career in Baltimore. But, she wanted to be with Chad, who had moved to Huntsville. Just as Toni poured all of her efforts to get to HSV, she has also put much time and attention to non-profits like Urban Engine and Launch 2035 - to name just a couple. She currently works for BAH and loves the work she is doing for NASA. However, as much as she loves to be involved with her work and her community - her family comes first. Toni talks about the pain that has come to her after losing both her parents in the past 6 years but also the joy that remains in her relationship with her sisters. In addition to her success as a hip hop artist and snowboarder, Toni's niece, Miranda, will be on tour as the Emcee of the Harlem Globetrotters in 2023, for which Toni has handled much of the PR work. If you enjoy the episode, please do remember to Like, Subscribe, and spread the word to others that may also enjoy the Our Town Podcast. Episode Timeline: 00:00 Start 00:48 Intro 05:45 Non-Profit Involvement 12:31 First Phone Story 14:11 Current role with BAH 20:00 Funny BAH/SAIC story 24:00 Early Career 28:30 Baltimore - 1st Free Internship 32:00 Encumbered Position 40:00 Crazy, Uncertain Times 46:15 Cross-Functional Teams 53:10 Mazda/Toyota 01:09:40 Taking a Risk 01:15:10 Carlisle, PA 01:22:47 Family Memories via Photos 01:30:00 Learning from Her Sister 01:34:49 More Family Memories via Photos 01:49:14 Game: "Name That Song" 01:54:27 Game: "The Quick 6" 02:01:48 Closing For more information on Urban Engine go to https://urbanengine.org For more information on Launch 2035 go to https://launch2035.org Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town Podcast a brand of the Our Town Company, LLC Website: https://ourtownpodcast.net Spotify Channel: https://spoti.fi/3QtpT8z Audio available everywhere you get your podcasts. Just search for "Our Town Podcast"

Rhonda Sher is an author of four international bestselling books, a speaker, mentor, wife, mother of two and is often referred to as “the gal who knows a gal”. As the “LinkedIn Diva”, she is truly a master connector of people. She has worked with entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs, and service professionals for over two decades, sharing her systems and techniques that have helped hundreds of professionals add thousands of dollars to their income, over and above what they were already earning using LinkedIn.Rhonda has dedicated her life to helping entrepreneurs and business owners learn how to present, prospect and profit on LinkedIn. Her system “The Sher Method” is the “sure” way to consistently keep your calendar filled with appointments with prospects and referral partners and stay off the revenue rollercoaster.Rhonda has worked with the top leaders in the insurance industry, financial services, real estate, coaching, speaking and sales. Rhonda's gift is positioning professionals as the only logical choice for the product or service they offer on LinkedIn and her proprietary system to generate relationships that convert to revenue. If you are looking for a way to leverage LinkedIn and be seen as the go-to authority in your field, Rhonda Sher and the “Sher Method” can show you exactly how to do that.Connect with Rhonda Sher: www.theshermethod.comDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path.Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-34-rhonda-sher-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

Art Giser is the creator of Energetic NLP, a gifted healer, intuitive, life coach and corporate consultant in leadership and teamwork. He created Energetic NLP to provide rapid, easy, and powerful ways for people to unleash themselves – so you can let go of limiting beliefs and old energetic programming which no longer serves you. He is infamous for his innate sense of fun, his mischievous way of training, and his light-hearted approach.For eleven years, he managed a research lab in reproductive endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco Medical School. As an executive coach, he works with some of the world's largest companies to develop leaders and highly collaborative and high-performing teams.For the last 38 years, Art has studied intensively with a diverse group of spiritual teachers, intuitives, and healers including John Friedlander – author and teacher, John Fulton – founder of Aesclepion, Joseph Martinez – former president of the Philippine Psychic healers Association of America, and John Norman. Currently living in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Art has clients throughout the world and regularly runs intensives, retreats, online seminars and personalized trainings.Connect with Art Giser: www.energeticnlp.comDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path.Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-33-art-giser-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

GUEST OVERVIEW: Scott Bennett, Ph.D. (retired) is a U.S. Army Special Operations Officer (11th Psychological Operations Battalion, Civil Affairs-Psychological Operations Command), and a global psychological warfare-counterterrorism analyst, formerly with defense contractor Booz Allen Hamilton. He received a Direct Commission as an Officer, held a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearance, and worked in the highest levels of international counterterrorism in Washington DC and MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. He has developed and managed psychological warfare theories, products, and operations for U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Central Command, the State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism, and other government agencies.

Time to hand out some awards! (0:21) Ron Gross, Emily Flippen, and Jason Moser discuss: - The biggest business/investing stories of the year - Who gets their vote for CEO of 2022 - Some of the dumbest investments of the year - How semiconductors and a stock hitting an all-time high flew under Wall Street's radar (19:11) Ron, Emily, and Jason continue our year-in-review special with: - Surprising years from Salesforce, Axon Enterprise, and Campbell Soup - Things they didn't have on their 2022 Bingo Cards - New investing discoveries - Three stocks on their radar: Booz Allen Hamilton, NextEra Energy, and Topgolf Callaway Stocks discussed: TSLA, TXN, ULTA, BBBY, K, CASY, OM, AXON, CPB, CRM, BRK.A, BRK.B, DIS, DOCU, NFLX, BAH, NEE, MODG Host: Chris Hill Guests: Ron Gross, Emily Flippen, Jason Moser Engineer: Rick Engdahl

Lisa Hannigan is the Founder of Glimmer Learning LLC, a company specializing in working with speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs getting started in their business who want to overcome imposter syndrome, so they can feel confident to show up consistently, create more engaging content, and powerfully connect, both on and off camera. She is also the host for the TV show, “Engage & Shine!”, on WIN WIN Women TV where she offers strategies on mindset, speaking, video, and more, further enabling you to create an impact and maximize results all with the power of your voice!As well as being a certified Master Trainer and Virtual Facilitator who brings two decades of experience, tools, and techniques to her clients, Lisa is also an international best-selling author of the book, “Voices of the 21st Century: Conscious Caring Women Who Make a Difference,” where she shares her story and belief, saying, “I believe we all have a spark that's ready to be lit!”When she's not working with clients, Lisa is living life to its fullest with her husband, Mark.They love hanging by the pool in their Florida backyard, grilling some tasty food, or traveling to satisfy their craving to find their next favorite craft beer. They are alwayssharing time with friends and family because they believe the more smiles and laughter in life the better.Connect with Lisa Hannigan: www.glimmerlearning.com.Dr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-32-lisa-hannigan-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

Jim and Jeff talk with Mel Dingman, Program Director with Booz Allen Hamilton, to learn more about how voice biometrics (VB) work for identification and authentication, the primary use cases, and what is next for the VB space. Connect with Mel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadingman/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show at www.IdentityAtTheCenter.com, follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter, and check out our live streams at www.idac.live

Ariana Day Yuen started her career as a management consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton in their DC and New York City offices where she advised clients across the government, non-profit, and private sectors. She then joined TechnoServe as a Fellow in their Ethiopia office and joined them full-time thereafter supporting a range of projects with Nespresso, Mondelez, Gates Foundation, JDC, the Swedish Government, and Diageo to ultimately design and build more sustainable and equitable value chains and market systems. Her accumulated experiences, passion for sustainable and delicious food, and deepening sense of responsibility to tackle complex societal issues are what led to Forested Foods. Prior Forested Foods, Ariana co-founded Common Farms, an indoor farm in Hong Kong, as well a North Korean arts fundraising series.Ariana grew up in Hong Kong before she moved to the United States to attend Syracuse University, where she triple-majored in Advertising Communications, Entrepreneurship, and Economics. She recently received her MBA from Yale's School of Management, with a concentration of courses from Yale's School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Use code FARM15 to get 15% off your mushroom hot cocoa and other gourmet mushroom products from SporeAttic at sporeattic.com.Resources:How Big Is the Global Carbon Offsetting Market (Article): https://impactful.ninja/how-big-is-the-global-carbon-offsetting-market/TechnoServe Fellows: https://www.technoserve.org/work-with-us/fellows-program/Connect with Forested:Website: https://forested.co/Ariana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianayuen/Forested LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forested-co/ Forested Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forested.co/Connect with Jane Z. on Instagram at @farm.to.future

In the leadership and communications section, 5 top qualities you need to become a next-gen CISO, Ego Is the Enemy of Good Leadership, How To Explain Things Better, and more!   The U.S. is at an inflection point in terms of cyber threats; Critical infrastructure attacks are growing more frequent and consequential, and the White House recently called the cyber talent gap of nearly 770,000 open positions a “national security challenge.” Kelly Rozumalski, SVP at Booz Allen Hamilton leading the firm's national cyber defense business, joins BSW to discuss why upskilling and reskilling are key to closing the cyber talent gap at the federal level and how a collective defense posture across government and private sector can enable us to better secure U.S. critical infrastructure.   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly   Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw287

In the leadership and communications section, 5 top qualities you need to become a next-gen CISO, Ego Is the Enemy of Good Leadership, How To Explain Things Better, and more!   The U.S. is at an inflection point in terms of cyber threats; Critical infrastructure attacks are growing more frequent and consequential, and the White House recently called the cyber talent gap of nearly 770,000 open positions a “national security challenge.” Kelly Rozumalski, SVP at Booz Allen Hamilton leading the firm's national cyber defense business, joins BSW to discuss why upskilling and reskilling are key to closing the cyber talent gap at the federal level and how a collective defense posture across government and private sector can enable us to better secure U.S. critical infrastructure.   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly   Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw287

The U.S. is at an inflection point in terms of cyber threats; Critical infrastructure attacks are growing more frequent and consequential, and the White House recently called the cyber talent gap of nearly 770,000 open positions a “national security challenge.” Kelly Rozumalski, SVP at Booz Allen Hamilton leading the firm's national cyber defense business, joins BSW to discuss why upskilling and reskilling are key to closing the cyber talent gap at the federal level and how a collective defense posture across government and private sector can enable us to better secure U.S. critical infrastructure.   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw287

Marisa Jones is the CEO of Everyday Being. She is a teacher, community builder, survivor of domestic violence and a Mindset Coach. After leading a successful career as an architect and strategic advisor leading global multimillion dollar technology projects, she published her memoir, “The Lotus Tattoo: One Woman's Grit from Bully to Redemption” in 2019 and now focuses on helping women balance mental health challenges with career success.Marisa partners with corporations, non-profits, and healing practitioners to provide mentoring and coaching — through 1-1s and workshops —supporting positive mental health and personal growth. Marisa's signature program is for those seeking to find their purpose and authenticity in life. Her 6-month intensive boot-camp, “Mindset Warrior: The Art of Intentional Thinking” focuses on healing the long-term effects of trauma and the behaviors, patterns, and decisions we make stemming from our childhood imprint.She is also the host of Women CEO In Reflection, a podcast where women business leaders of our world get candid about mental health. Marisa currently lives in Colorado with her two teenage boys and their dogs.Connect with Marisa Jones: www.myeverydaybeing.comDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path.Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-31-marisa-jones-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

Is the defense contractor Booz Allen Hamilton pulling a Ticketmaster with public land fees? The billion-dollar company won a 10-year, $182 million contract to manage Recreation.gov in 2017. Since then it has collected varying processing fees from users. But some compare the charges to those “junk fees” customers face for hotel bookings to airline tickets. Plus, November 29th marked another anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre. Our partneers share a report about that mass murder of at least 230 Cheyenne and Arapaho people by U.S. troops in 1864. And conservation groups are pushing to keep federal protections for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. Plus, the Weekly News Reel! Doug McMurdo of The Times-Independent discusses a proposed noise buffer between residential and commercial properties in Grand County and plans for a new 80-unit apartment complex in Moab. Alison Harford of the Moab Sun News talks about the saving of World Famous Woody's Tavern, a new community space at Adobe Garden Apothecary and the return of Science Moab on Tap. // Show Notes: // Photo: Most visitors had to rely on Recretion.gov to visit Arches National Park in Moab during a pilot timed-entry reservation program. The $2 processing fee collected for those reservations went to Booz Allen Hamilton. KZMU // Matt Stoller: Why Is Booz Allen Renting Us Back Our Own National Parks? https://mattstoller.substack.com/p/why-is-booz-allen-renting-us-back // Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title16/chapter87&edition=prelim // The President's Initiative on Junk Fees and Related Pricing Practices https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/blog/2022/10/26/the-presidents-initiative-on-junk-fees-and-related-pricing-practices/ // Weekly News Reel Mentions: // The Times Independent: Proposed noise noise buffer zone vexes OHV operators https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/proposed-noise-buffer-zone-vexes-ohv-operators/ // The Times-Independent: Plans for 80-unit apartment complex move forward https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/plans-for-80-unit-apartment-complex-move-forward/ // Moab Sun News: Woody's Tavern keeps bar license https://moabsunnews.com/2022/12/01/woodys-tavern-keeps-bar-license/ // Moab Sun News: The new community tea shop https://moabsunnews.com/2022/12/01/the-new-community-tea-shop/ // Moab Sun News: Science Moab on Tap returns https://moabsunnews.com/2022/12/01/science-moab-on-tap-returns/

Zsa Zsa Tudos is an Esoteric Knowledge Expert, educator and personal life coach. She has been teaching the mysteries of life and the universe for thirty years. She feeds this bottomless well through discoveries in her teachings, AKIA Philosophy which is set out to unveil the secrets of the unseen soul and cosmic knowledge.AKIA is the philosophy that sets you free by building the bridge between the conscious and the subconscious. Zsa Zsa is also well-travelled, well-read, an author of eleven books, and whatever she teaches, she has experienced it.Connect with Zsa Zsa Tudos: www.ex-files.orgDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.”Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-30-zsa-zsa-tudos-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro

Key takeaways: --Your limit to opportunities is your own mindset. --Founders should build their network consistently over time. It will help you understand the fundraising journey, and bring you honest feedback about how long the journey will take. --Early stage investors are "founder evaluators" more so than "business evaluators". Help them believe you have the network, skills, grit, intelligence and flexibility it takes to get you to the Series B and beyond. Mac Concell - Rarebreed Ventures Mckeever E. (Mac) Conwell, 2nd, is a Baltimore native and attended Morgan State University, majoring in Computer Science. In 2006 at the age of 19 he joined a co-op program with the Department of Defense where he achieved Top Secret Security Clearance. He went on to become a government contractor doing software development in multiple computer languages and working for several companies, including Northrop Grumman and Booz | Allen | Hamilton. In October of 2009 Mac co-founded his first tech startup, Given.to. The Given.to team successfully completed two accelerators, Accelerate Baltimore and NewMe Accelerator, where he was later named entrepreneur-in-residence. Mac and his team sold the technology in 2014. His next venture, RedBerry, was accepted into the Dreamit Ventures Accelerator in Philadelphia. Mac has been a guest on Huffington Post Live several times and his companies have been featured in many media outlets such as USA Today, Washington Post, BET, CNN Headline News, and Black Enterprise. Brought on board at TEDCO in the newly-created role of Deal Team Coordinator, Mac is using all of the knowledge he has gained working for both public and private sectors. Mac is responsible for the coordination of all stages of new deals brought into TEDCO.

In this week's episode of Beyond Consulting, we welcome Anna Fridley, former Booz Allen Hamilton consultant, and current Senior Director of Customer Success at Flashpoint.   Anna joins us to discuss her journey from management consulting to a high-growth tech start up.   Each week, we speak with leaders in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, and consulting to explore the various career options after leaving management consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG.   Flashpoint: https://flashpoint.io/   ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/   Beyond Consulting: https://www.eca-partners.com/podcast/  

Angela Carr Patterson is a former entertainment executive and is currently known as a Global Life and Success Strategist. Angela has over 38 years of experience as a successful businesswoman. She's the CEO of Oasis Promotions, LLC, a Personal and Professional Development company dedicated to building leaders and entrepreneurs for the reshaping and transformation of the world through Entertainment, Empowerment and Enrichment.Angela is also an Innovator, Media Personality, Film Producer, and the author of 10 books, all written in her heartwarming signature style. She is the host to two television shows, The Making of a Fatherless Daughter and Awaken Your Life w/ Angela Carr Patterson. Angela has also been interviewed and featured on numerous television networks, radio shows, magazines, newspapers, morning shows, online publications, and talk shows around the country.She is committed to allowing her entrepreneurial calling to be the driving force behind her mission to ignite conversations, spark awareness, awaken souls and drive real change in the world.Connect with Angela Carr Patterson: www.angelacarrpatterson.comDr. Virginia LeBlanc “DocV”, The Pivot MaestroDr. Virginia LeBlanc (DocV) is a highly sought multi‐disciplinary expert and global thought leader delivering value across industries world‐wide sharing key ingredients to successfully pivot through transition gaps, earning her the nickname “THE Pivot Maestro.” Her work leading major change initiative with Joint Forces commands at the Pentagon, Department of the Navy, Booz Allen Hamilton, Indiana University, and the National Pan‐Hellenic Council birthed her passion in personal wellness and transformation through transition founding Defining Paths (DP)—not only a company but a heart‐centered, socially conscious movement and network for thought leaders, change makers, legacy builders, and purposed entrepreneurs—healing, rebuilding, and transforming lives and businesses from the inside out.A Holistic Coach, particularly serving retiring military and women leaders in career‐life transition, DocV specializes in putting YOU back in business guiding clients through next steps facing fears, connecting the dots, and thinking without a box while to live inspired with a “be your own boss” mind‐set.Dr. LeBlanc is the international bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU'RE In: How to Conquer Life Through Divergent Thinking, her autobiographical love‐letter to “Society” on socio‐cultural conditioning and how she overcame to define her path. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/definingpaths.Define Your Pathhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/define-your-path/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-29-angela-carr-patterson-define-your-path-with-dr-virginia-leblanc-docv-the-pivot-maestro