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"Gently shoving elephants" (in case you're scratching your head), is a metaphor for the work Phil and I are doing in supporting purpose-driven business transformation. But before we get into that, I'm excited to introduce you to my collaborator-in-purpose, Phil Preston. Phil helps leaders and teams navigate change with purpose so they can respond to the powerful forces impacting their organisations. After leading high-performance teams in corporate roles, he went out on his own and spent time in Boston with Harvard leaders in the business purpose field. Since then he's worked with more than a hundred clients across all sectors as a speaker, strategist and facilitator. Phil's the author of Connecting Profit with Purpose and was recently featured in The CEO Magazine, CPA's InTheBlack and the AFR report on purpose in business. In this episode, Phil shares his journey from corporate roles to becoming a strategist and speaker, working with over 100 clients across sectors to connect profit with purpose. He emphasises the importance of genuine care in business, reflecting on his own transition from a corporate career to pursuing purposeful work. Phil discusses the concept of Shared Value, illustrating how businesses can address societal challenges while benefiting commercially. He shares insights from his experience, including his time with Harvard leaders in the business purpose field, and highlights how organisations can leverage purpose to navigate today's fast-paced, change-driven environment. We touch on the UN Global Goals and the research the UN Global Compact has done on the market opportunity represented by these goals - valued at, at least US$12 trillion. Later in the episode, we share our collaboration, aiming to support purpose-driven leaders in transforming their organisations. We discuss the challenges these leaders face and share our vision to create a community where like-minded individuals can share experiences and strategies to accelerate their purpose journey. The episode concludes with Phil's vision for the future, focusing on expanding our impact and fostering the next generation of purpose-driven leaders. Connect with Phil Phil Preston on Linkedin Phil's website Learn about Phil and Carolyn's solutions for purpose-led leaders
Understanding the Importance and Benefits of Team DynamicsIn a recent episode of "The Thoughtful Entrepreneur," host Josh explores the complexities of team dynamics with Karen Wright Gordon, the CEO of Simpli5. This episode is a goldmine of insights for leaders and managers aiming to boost teamwork and collaboration within their organizations. Karen discusses the significance of understanding individual work preferences and how this knowledge can revolutionize team performance. Here, we distill the key takeaways from the episode, providing actionable advice and detailed explanations to help you implement these strategies in your own organization.Five Dynamics is a company dedicated to enhancing organizational teamwork through a unique assessment methodology. Their core tool is a three-minute assessment designed to identify how individuals prefer to work, learn, and collaborate. This assessment, which took a decade to develop, reveals each person's most efficient neural pathways, highlighting their strengths and areas where they may struggle. Leaders can use this information to tailor their management styles to better suit their teams, thereby enhancing overall performance.Josh raises an essential question about the importance of understanding team dynamics amidst the myriad responsibilities leaders face. Karen emphasizes that this understanding can significantly accelerate team performance. By understanding how new team members will fit into existing dynamics, leaders can avoid lengthy adjustment periods, establish a common language for discussing team dynamics, and reduce conflicts arising from different energy levels and work styles. This shared understanding leads to enhanced communication, minimized conflicts, and improved collective performance.About Karen Wright Gordon:Karen Gordon is the President and CEO of Simpli5, a technology utilized by Fortune 500 companies that analyzes teams' work styles and their affinity for different phases of a project cycle to improve team collaboration, satisfaction, and results. A serial entrepreneur who loves strategy and execution, Karen finds fun in solving big problems and making deals work. Throughout her career, Karen has dedicated herself to transforming workplace cultures through the power of collaboration and team performance.Karen has worked with a who's who of businesses, including transformational partnerships with Nortel Networks, Humana, AT&T Wireless, and LinkedIn. In 2000, shortly after founding GTCI, she secured a significant deal with AT&T Wireless to develop and deliver a course about 3G wireless technology, training over 2,000 employees nationwide. Nortel Networks was GTCI's biggest customer, allowing Karen to lead their outsourced documentation program globally. Her strategic insight and resilience led to a significant win against larger competitors.Humana stands out as a pivotal client. Their CEO, Mike McCallister, recognized the potential of the 5 Dynamics model after Karen's first presentation. LinkedIn remains a fantastic partner, utilizing Simpli5's model extensively and supporting the company's growth.A recognized leader and influencer, Karen's accolades include being a two-time Inc. 500 Honoree, an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, and a notable spotlight in the Dallas Top 25. Her expertise has been featured in leading publications such as SWAAY, The CEO Magazine, Business News Daily, Huffington Post, HR Dive, and Entrepreneur. One of her career highlights is her TEDx UT Austin presentation on "The Myth of Difficult People," which has further cemented her status as a thought leader in understanding and navigating complex human dynamics in the workplace.About Simpli5 by 5 Dynamics:5 Dynamics isn't just a one and done assessment; it is a common language that enables individuals to better understand themselves and those with which they...
In this Raw and Real Entrepreneurship episode, Susan Sly talks to Karen Gordon, co-founder of Simpli5. Karen shares her journey from managing a thriving business with $1 million in monthly revenue to navigating that customer's bankruptcy. Her story highlights the importance of perseverance and strategic pivoting. Karen shares the practical implications of cognitive diversity. She discusses the importance of understanding one's strengths and actively seeking out and surrounding oneself with diverse individuals who possess complementary skills and perspectives. She explains this is the key to building high-performing teams that foster collaboration and innovation. Karen and Susan discuss balancing work and family responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries to prevent burnout and the role of flexibility in fostering a supportive work environment. Karen shares her experience managing her company while dealing with her daughter and husband's cancer diagnoses. They also address gender disparities in entrepreneurship, particularly women's challenges in securing funding. Tune in to be inspired by Karen's resilience and gain actionable insights on leading with passion, embracing flexibility, and harnessing the power of diverse teams to drive high performance. Karen Gordon, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Simpli5, is a visionary leader dedicated to transforming workplace cultures through collaboration and team performance. Recognized as a two-time Inc. 500 Honoree and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, Karen's expertise is featured in top publications like The CEO Magazine and Huffington Post. Her TEDx talk on "The Myth of Difficult People" highlights her thought leadership in navigating complex workplace dynamics. Under her guidance, Simpli5 partners with Fortune 500 companies, universities, and healthcare organizations to promote cognitive diversity and productivity. Connect with Karen Website https://www.simpli5.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-wright-gordon-1937a66 Susan Sly is the maven behind Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. An award-winning AI entrepreneur and MIT Sloan alumna, Susan has carved out a niche at the forefront of the AI revolution, earning accolades as a top AI innovator in 2023 and a key figure in real-time AI advancements for 2024. With a storied career that blends rigorous academic insight with astute market strategies, Susan has emerged as a formidable founder, a discerning angel investor, a sought-after speaker, and a venerated voice in the business world. Her insights have graced platforms from CNN to CNBC and been quoted in leading publications like Forbes and MarketWatch. At the helm of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship podcast, Susan delivers unvarnished wisdom and strategies, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business veterans alike to navigate the challenges of the entrepreneurial landscape with confidence. Dive deep into the essence of success with Susan Sly and redefine your entrepreneurial journey. Connect With Susan Website https://susansly.com Website https://thepause.ai/ LinkedIn @susansly
In this episode of Chatabout Children, Sonia Bestulic welcomes The CEO Magazine's Co-Founder Anna Dutton, to discuss her insights on Raising Empowered Children. Anna shares practical strategies for maintaining balance in family life and, her insights on raising empowered individuals through leadership principles, personal reflections, and boundaries. Empowering Moments Childhood Influences - Anna's independence and resilience stems from her strong female role models, including her mother's entrepreneurial spirit, her grandmother's financial independence, and her father's emphasis on health and fitness. Parenting Insights - The value of demonstrating strength, upholding personal values, and encouraging children to seek assistance. This will foster curiosity, authenticity, and determination. Setting Personal Boundaries - Anna discusses the importance of understanding personal values and boundaries, emphasizing the power of saying no and communication. Navigating Technology and Time Boundaries - Anna provides insights on managing technology usage and setting time boundaries for children, emphasizing consistency and awareness of risks. ‘Golden Time' and Listening - The value of quality time with children, highlighting active listening and empathy for supporting their emotional well-being. So sit back and enjoy this episode of the Chatabout Children Podcast with Sonia Bestulic as she interviews Anna Dutton. Links Chatabout Children Flourish for Mums by Sonia Bestulic Anna DuttonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Big Ideas Miniseries we're putting our big ideas to work! Today I chatted with Jodie Darlington, Global Content Director at The CEO Magazine. Jodie gives you the exact blueprint for how to write and submit your opinion editorial pieces through CEO Magazine's newly launched contributor portal. Jodie walks through how to pitch yourself for expert commentary and why you must provide value beyond your industry to address global concerns. Stick around if you want insights on how to get the editors of CEO Magazine to read beyond the first paragraph of your story, how to create ‘clickability' and the importance of storytelling to sell your ideas. If you're breaking new ground, have big ideas that need to be shared with senior leaders, CEOs and those that aspire to leadership - this episode is going to be a goodie for you. Grab a copy of my comprehensive State of Thought Leadership Playbook. If you're dreaming of TED stages, media headlines, or industry recognition, this eBook is your roadmap. Get your copy at www.odetteandco.com.au/playbook You can check out The CEO Magazine's contributor portal here: https://contentportal.theceomagazine.net/ Find Odette Barry Online https://www.odetteandco.com.au/authority-brand https://instagram.com/odetteandco https://instagram.com/hackyourownpr Find Jodie Darlington Online https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-darlington-6a0129177/
When is it too soon to quit on your dreams? For Chris Dutton only death could stand in the way of him and his success. This interview will have you on the edge of your seat as Ilana speaks with Chris Dutton (Founder of The CEO Magazine a Global publication) about true resilience and staying the course even when it seems like everything is lost. Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/0rO6b69O2QYMore about Chris:Instagram @officialduttonWebsite: https://www.theceomagazine.com/ About Ilana Golan & Leap Academy:Website - https://www.leapacademy.com/Follow Ilana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy
In this episode of The Conference Collective Podcast we welcome Chris Ridd, CEO of EventsAir. Chris discusses how industry trends have shaped and are continuing to shape EventAir's strategy along with how event organisers can effectively implement event technology. Chris sheds light on the importance of data safety and further shares tips on how to engage a virtual and hybrid event audience. About Chris Ridd:Chris joined EventsAir as CEO in September 2022 and has over 30 years' experience in the IT industry including 5 years as Managing Director for Xero Australia and 15 years at Microsoft in various senior executive roles. He led Xero's expansion in the Australian market from a small startup to become the largest online cloud accounting software company, growing from seven staff and 4,500 customers, to 270 staff and 320,000 paying customers. In 2015, Chris was awarded The CEO Magazine's Financial Services Executive of the Year & Runner Up in Managing Director of the Year.Chris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisridd/ Events Air Website: https://www.eventsair.com/ About The PCOA: The PCO Association is the leading body representing the interests of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers in Australia and New Zealand.The Association's objectives are to increase the standard of professionalism of its members and promote a better understanding of the roles, functions and contributions of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers and other practitioners in the conference and event sector.Website: www.pco.asn.au About Connected Event Group: At Connected Event Group we offer innovation and creativity in audio-visual services and event production, employing technical solutions that help people and businesses communicate with each other. We've been translating event technologies for our clients for over two decades specialising in AV production, content creation and broadcasting, across a range of industries. We're experts in making the impossible possible.Website: www.connectedeventgroup.com About Libbie Ray: Libbie Ray is the Director of Connected Event Group and the President of the Entrepreneurs Organisation Sydney. Libbie's 20 years of experience across marketing, events, technology, and broadcast production provides a well-rounded approach to the new world of events. Libbie's passionate about sharing her knowledge and insights and works with Skills IQ and TAFE to assist in the development of the training and education framework for her sector. Libbie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbie-ray/
Learn how to pitch to CEO Magazine. Today's guest is Ruth Devine, an award winning content editor, prolific blogger, occasional keynote speaker, who also has six published books under her belt. Her career began on a gap year in the Middle East when she found herself working as a freelance journalist during the first Gulf War. Fast forward 30 years and Ruth is now the Global Digital Managing Editor of The CEO Magazine Global. On the daily, you'll find her working across an impressive five of the publication's six regions, showcasing the inspirational stories of local and international executives. Forget the cruel and callous corporate stereotypes. In this episode Ruth and I go deep. We chat about the stories CEO Magazine will drop everything for, why failure is not a dirty word and the importance of courage. Ruth also talks us through the dos and don'ts for snagging a coveted profile in CEO Magazine Global (trust me when I say you might want to reconsider picking up the phone!) and how to be great interview talent once your profile is locked in. This ep for all the small business owners, entrepreneurs and corporate comms professionals out there who know what they stand for and aren't afraid to shout it out loud. Available wherever you get your poddy action. Find Ruth Devine online https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-devine-2a606431/ ruth.devine@theceomagazine.com Find Odette Barry online https://www.odetteandco.com.au/hackyourownpr https://instagram.com/odetteandco https://instagram.com/hackyourownpr
Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring...Just make sure what you put in your shopping cart reminds of the colors in a Crayola box. In this segment, Ramona Fasula gives us some Wellness 101 tips from meal prepping or batch cooking, grocery shopping tips, as well as what prompted her to go down this path. She has also worked with people to reverse type 2 Diabetes and Heart Conditions. See video here - https://youtu.be/Qm5-03RWFU8 WHO IS RAMONA? Ramona Fasula is a nationally recognized natural health expert, published author, and disease management and prevention specialist. For over a decade, she has been a champion for helping others to establish a healthy lifestyle and be the best version of themselves that they can possibly be. As a graduate of the prestigious Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York and The Christina Pirello School of Natural Cooking and Integrative Health Studies, Ramona gained a solid knowledge of how the foods we choose have an impact on the quality of our lives. Ramona has made many radio appearances including: “Women to Watch”, “The Mike Siegel Show”, “Nyghtstorm Radio, OC Radio, and “It's Your Health” with Lisa Davis on NPR. Her writings have been featured in South Jersey Mom Magazine, The CEO Magazine, Mom Meet Mom, Proud Working Mom, Foodscriptions, Women's Wellness over 40, About Her Magazine, and Urbanette Magazine. She also contributed articles on health and wellness to the NFL Alumni Association. RAMONA'S CALL TO ACTION Start small. The smallest changes make the biggest difference. If you drink 5 cans of soda a day, cut back slowly until you are down to none. Replace it with water. If you work out once a week, try working out twice a week and so on. www.wellnessbyramona.com Facebook-www.facebook.com/wellnessbyramona Instagram: www.instagram.com/wellness_byramona GENESIS'S INFO https://thehello.llc/GENESISAMARISKEMP CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support
Potential to Powerhouse: Success Secrets for Women Entrepreneurs
Joining the podcast today is Annastasia Seebohm. Annastasia is the newly appointed CEO of Brilliant Minds Foundation, founded in 2015 by Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek. Today the Brilliant Minds Foundation comprises an esteemed and established board consisting of influential business leaders and entrepreneurs across Sweden. Annastasia is a unique and remarkable individual. Not only is she a two-time CEO under the age of 35, but she has also been named ”Top 50 Most Influential People in the UK.” Annastasia has been featured in Forbes, Vanity Fair, Bloomberg, The CEO Magazine, Harvard Business Review, British GQ, and many more publications. Today she will share her secrets around meditation and mindfulness and constantly being on the go in her twenties; she will also address what she learned from the pandemic and the realization she needed to slow down to establish more balance between her work and personal life. Anastasia is all about impact and making a difference through her leadership and learning. IN THIS EPISODE: [03:18] Annastasia is a true powerhouse. Was she always like that, even as a child? [10:41] As a teen with a disabled mother, was attending university possible for Annastasia? [15:17] After graduating university, Annastasia was hired by the company Quintessentially, which is the world's leading lifestyle group. Here she would eventually become the CEO. [22:54] How the opportunity for being a part of Brilliant Minds came to fruition. [26:53] What the vision Daniel Ek had for Brilliant Minds before it was created in 2015. [33:04] After the pandemic hit, Annastasia learned the importance of slowing down and finding a work/life balance that will pave the way for how she wants the rest of her life to play out. [37:46] Secrets of success and mindfulness Annastasia does on a daily basis. [42:00] Where Annastasia sees herself in ten years. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Becoming a CEO twice under the age of 35. The mindset, drive, and passion Annastasia had to demonstrate in obtaining this tremendous goal. Annastastia's unwavering belief that she knew the travel and hospitality industry would bounce back after Covid which allowed her to navigate a hospitality business during the pandemic. During the pandemic, she realized she needed to find ways to create a healthier work/life balance. The secrets of success and mindfulness practices Annastasia does on a daily basis that she feels are effective for her. QUOTES: “I love the feeling and the power that productivity gives you along with self-discovery and learning.” - Annastasia Seebohm “I love being able to affect change through motion, through doing, through influence, and through creativity. That's the thing that gets me up in the morning, is how can I reshape, shape, influence or impact.” - Annastasia Seebohm “I fundamentally believe everything is about human connections and relationships and we thrive on being connected to each other and to ourselves.” - Annastasia Seebohm CONNECT WITH US: Find Annastasia Seebohm on Instagram, and at Brilliantminds.co Check out our website, Potential to Powerhouse, for more details and to learn about past, present, and future guests. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and join our Facebook Community for a deeper connection with the P2P tribe. Grab your free copy of our guide, 4 Daily Habits Essential to Becoming a POWERHOUSE Entrepreneur, and don't forget to subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review. Do you know any other female powerhouses that could benefit from listening? If so, please let them know to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever they like to listen to valuable audio content. Until next time… High Five! Links Mentioned: Annastasia Seebohm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annastasia.s/ Brilliant Minds Foundation on Instagram: https://brilliantminds.co/brilliantminds-foundation/
In this episode of the Powerful Stories Podcast, host Tory Archbold sits with Anna Dutton, co-founder of CEO Magazine, a woman who firmly believes that stepping out of your comfort zone places you into your power zone. They met through the Powerful Steps Business Attraction Program and have been in each other's tribe ever since empowering women in leadership roles around the world by sharing insights and powerful connections. Anna is responsible for telling the inside stories for the world's leading CEOs and entrepreneurs like Elle McPherson and Gina Rinehart. What are the 3 key leaderships traits Anna has seen when interviewing female entrepreneurs? ‘Trust is at the top', says Anna ‘trusting that your team will do what they set out to do and also, trusting in yourself to lead them.' Becoming humble is the second trait. Elle McPherson once wrote, “Everyone has their strengths and weakness. Successful partnerships rely on recognising, respecting and enabling each other's strengths for the good of the business.” And the final trait – compassion. ‘Compassion as it is crucial to understanding, and relating to, the people you work with' says Anna. Heart vs ego is a hot topic in the leadership game. ‘Today, more than ever, there needs to be a balance' says Anna, ‘the heart of your business are your people so, you need to know the heart of them.' A really good global leader will have a vision of where the business is headed, even during the difficult times we are facing. ‘It's important to know how to empower your people. There is no micro-managing involved with being a global leader superhero.' The world is becoming increasingly virtual. There are many challenges that come with running a global team. It's vitally really important that you take time to look after yourself and your team and to keep wellness at the forefront of your mind. Lockdowns can be isolating. ‘Even just sending a coffee to a colleague and asking them for a chat is a great way to increase connectivity.' A few years ago, everything was moving forward with CEO magazine but it was a whirlwind. ‘I needed to find a way to deal with that next phase of life,' says Anna. ‘One of my strategies is called “the morning pages.” I would write down everything on my mind which would clear the way for me to put back in the good stuff.' Anna then started to meditate – ‘It was the most illuminating moment of my life, other than the birth of my child' says Anna and shares how meditation gives her power to keep moving forward. Empowered women, empower other women. Anna has a passion for helping women find their voice and shares the joy she receives when she sees women being recognised. Christine Holgate was the first woman to win the CEO Magazine's Executive of the Year Awards in 2015. Through that award, she went on to become the CEO of Australia Post. ‘I'm just so proud that we were able to be a part of that journey' says Anna. So, sit back and enjoy this powerful story with the extraordinary Anna Dutton. Links: Sign up to the Powerful Steps #coffeechallenge to gain Tory's proven formula for building a global network, with three coffee dates a week. It's how she connected with the guests on this podcast. Each one is an authentic and trusted connection Powerful Steps Follow @powerfulsteps on Instagram Powerful Steps on LinkedIn CEO Magazine Connect with Anna on LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Annastasia Seebohm is the newly appointed CEO of Brilliant Minds Foundation. This marks her second CEO role under the age of 35. Brilliant Minds Foundation was founded in 2015 by Spotify founder and CEO, Daniel Ek, and has brought together the world’s most influential thought leaders at the intersection of humanity and technology. Prior to her current role, Seebohm was the Group CEO of Quintessentially. The first female and millennial to hold the Group CEO role, Seebohm was responsible for the strategy and day-to-day operations of Quintessentially, the world’s leading lifestyle group. She led over 1,000 employees across 50 cities, and spearheaded Quintessentially’s global growth. During her tenure, annual revenues exceeded $100 million. She’s been profiled in publications including Forbes, Vanity Fair, Bloomberg, The CEO Magazine and Harvard Business Review. British GQ listed Seebohm as one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in the UK. Seebohm talks to Rich and Gianni about the “70/30 rule” she followed to achieve her dream of becoming a CEO before age 30, illuminates the importance of young entrepreneurs finding their “why,” and talks about the childhood experience that supercharged her maturity, enabling her to lead organizations from a young age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode, Shadé Zahrai interviews Louise Adams, Chief Operating Officer – Australia and New Zealand of Aurecon. She is also a Mentor of the Minerva Network, National Advisory Board Member of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Member of Chief Executive Women and Board Director of Aurecon Australasia. She was named 2020 CEO of the Year by The CEO Magazine, a 2018 Scholar by the Chief Executive Women and received a High Commendation as one of the Champions of Change Female Leadership Award by Consult Australia. Valuable Discussion Points (01:21) What is the story of Louise's leadership journey? Louise felt that her leadership journey started out quite accidentally. Her passion was to travel and she wanted to link her career with her ability to travel, having some opportunities to travel with the work. One of the directors of Aurecon wanted to open an office in Western Australia and offered Louise the job of leading the office there. As the office grew, she grew with it. She continued to jump at opportunities that took her overseas. She headed overseas to the UK, the UAE until she was offered another role back in Australia. (05:16) What is the “what next” moment for Louise? When Louise was starting her career, whenever an opportunity was given to her, she would jump in without really knowing where it was heading. Now, she is at a point in her career where she can visualise where she wants to be next, what she aspires to become and where she wants to be in 10 or 15 years. This is her "what next" moment. She has built herself a bank of experience, connections, networks and professional reputation that rather than just taking in the opportunities as they come to her, she can now start to design opportunities and create opportunities for herself in areas that she wanted them to be to put her on the right path for her planned future endeavours. (16:02) What are her thoughts on young people who are really driven, ambitious and want to keep moving and growing but without really thinking about, where they are now and how they can demonstrate that they can deliver here and now? A CV is a reflection of the experiences that you have in your career and a CV is like a report card that can open opportunities for you. You've got to really appreciate that the depth of the CV comes from actually making the most of opportunities. Louise advises young people that she mentors to sort of hasten slowly and prove themselves in their roles. (24:46) With all of Louise's leadership experience, nothing could have prepared her for 2020, what was 2020 like for her and what wisdom did she gain from that year? For her, 2020 is going to go down as the most challenging year in most people's professional careers, if not personal lives. What really resonated with her was that every time she faced thousands of people who are looking to her for leadership during times of crisis, she emphasised the importance of authenticity and the willingness to be quite open about that she won't always have the answers. Key Learnings Leaders have perhaps tended to hold expectations of themselves or perhaps other people held expectations of leaders that leaders naturally know the answers to everything. We live in such a fast changing, evolving world that can be disrupted and is constantly disrupted, be it by technology or by the circumstances the world finds itself in 2020. Leaders need to be able to show vulnerability, to show that it really is impossible for one person to have the answers to everything. Decades ago, a typical army approach to leadership may have worked, where leaders can say I know what you need to do because I've been there and I've done that before. Nowadays, with the size and complexity of organisations and often the multidisciplinary nature of organisations, it's very rare for you to have a leader that actually can look at everybody in the organisation and say, I've done what you've done. Add to that the fact that you're introducing technology at such a rate, you're often as a leader, going to be asking people to do things that you really haven't had to do yourself. Louise added being specific about where one wanted to go in their leadership journey to the Leadership Toolbox. Where do you want to be in 10 years? What sort of CV would you need to have to get that job that you want in 10 years? And then comparing it with your CV on the day with the CV that you needed in 10 years and looking for the gaps. Ask yourself, what are the career opportunities that I need to go and create for myself to make the ideal CV that I'm going to put on the table in 10 years to get that ultimate outcome that I want. Quotable Quotes “You don't suddenly wake up at a point in your career and say, I'm a leader, and therefore I have all of the suite of tools and experiences and skills to be a leader that leadership in and of itself is this ongoing lifelong learning journey.” – Louise Adams “You need to earn the right to be able to have people follow you.”– Louise Adams “We were starting to see this ongoing trend where people and communities were standing up to corporations and saying, we expect you to stand for more than just profit. And I think, therefore, there's a lesson to be learnt for leaders that you really have to find. What is your passion?”– Louise Adams Important Resources and Links If you would like to learn more about how CommBank is ensuring women are advancing their growth in business, visit https://www.commbank.com.au/women-in-focus.html. Host of the Leading Women podcast, Shadé Zahrai helps women hack their careers to advance faster, overcome their limiting beliefs and confidently create the life they deserve. She is featured in Forbes, the New York Times, TED, Daily Mail and other media. If you're interested in learning more about Shadé and the issues she's currently discussing, visit https://www.shadezahrai.com If you're interested in connecting with Louise Adms or viewing her professional portfolios and achievements, visit her LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiseadamsaurecon The Leading Women podcast is produced by Nicole Hatherly, recorded at RadioHub Studios with post production by Cooper Silk and Iain Wilson.
Between 6 April 2020 and 27 April 2020, AFF held FB 21 - a virtual global family business conference with 86 contributors from all over the world. The theme was "Reinventing and Rebooting Family Businesses", aimed to bring positive tools to help you through the COVID-19 pandemic. Rochelle Clarke, is founder and CEO of Succession Strength, a company that keeps good businesses in business for generations. She contributes to Forbes on the topic of business longevity and continuity. Part ‘referee’; part strategic guide for entrepreneurs and families in business, Rochelle combines her expertise with that of her team in helping business owners stay in operation from generation to generation by identifying and overcoming communication hurdles and preparing them and the families that support them to thrive through generational change. Rochelle holds a Master’s degree from University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. She is the author of The 5 Critical Succession Conversations: A Comprehensive Guide for The Family Business and has appeared in a number of global publications like The New York Times, Family Office Magazine, Business Leader, The CEO Magazine to name a few. She can be reached at https://successionstrength.com Find us on social media @africanfamilyfirms and to sign up for our newsletter, click here.
In today's encore episode Rochelle Clark talks about why your kids need to hear about Dad's business. Do you agree? KEY TAKEAWAYS: It takes as much effort to prepare a business for sale, as it does to pass it on The difference between succession and continuity planning When is the moment all business owners need to have a business continuity in place? What type of insurance do you need, if there’s a business interruption, so your family is protected? Managing multiple generations of family owned businesses When and why should you talk about business with the family “Values are not taught, values are caught” QUOTE “Values are not taught, they’re caught.” - Rochelle Clarke “As your business matures, you'll be guided by values. Your values guide your strategy and your strategy guides your actions.” - Rochelle Clarke “The most important thing you could do as a business owner and as a father, is to TALK, communicate.” - Rochelle Clarke PEOPLE MENTIONED Hal Elrod Jon Burghoff EPISODE RESOURCES SuccessionStrength.com Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RochelleMClark1?s=09 Instagram: https://instagram.com/rochmc?igshid=p2vj2clwf6op Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rochelle.clarke.184 XCHANGE: https://xchangeapproach.com/xchange-training-certification/ Dynasty (TV series) The Family Business (TV Series) ABOUT THE GUEST Rochelle Clarke, is founder and CEO of Succession Strength, a company that keeps good businesses in business for generations. She contributes to Forbes on the topic of business longevity and continuity. Part referee; part strategic guide for entrepreneurs and families in business, Rochelle combines her expertise with that of her team in helping business owners stay in operation from generation to generation by identifying and overcoming communication hurdles and preparing them and the families that support them to thrive through generational change. She is the author of The 5 Critical Succession Conversations: A Comprehensive Guide for The Family Business and has appeared in a number of global publications like The New York Times, Family Office Magazine, Business Leader, The CEO Magazine to name a few. ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is changing that. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. https://frontrowdads.com/facebook JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Learn about what’s included in your Front Row Dads membership here: https://frontrowdads.com/brotherhood/ LEAVE A REVIEW If you’ve listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we’d love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Host Jon Vroman asks the big question, uncovers true stories and practical strategies to win as a parent (and husband). Digging up the tips, habits, routine and rituals that help men be a better dad/father and also win in marriage, parenting, health, finance while balancing the hundreds a full calendar. It’s easy for a dad to say that family matters most, but feels guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. Front Row Dads is changing that. We help you raise awesome kids, and improve your marriage. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. For those looking for dad advice, and tips to thrive in fatherhood, it’s all at FrontRowDads.com/subscribe
In today's episode, Rochelle Clarke joins the podcast to share some of her methods for building a relationship between family and business. KEY TAKEAWAYS: It takes as much effort to prepare a business for sale, as it does to pass it on The difference between succession and continuity planning When is the moment all business owners need to have a business continuity in place? What type of insurance do you need, if there’s a business interruption, so your family is protected? Managing multiple generations of family owned businesses When and why should you talk about business with the family “Values are not taught, values are caught” QUOTE “Values are not taught, they’re caught.” - Rochelle Clarke “As your business matures, you'll be guided by values. Your values guide your strategy and your strategy guides your actions.” - Rochelle Clarke “The most important thing you could do as a business owner and as a father, is to TALK, communicate.” - Rochelle Clarke PEOPLE MENTIONED Hal Elrod Jon Burghoff EPISODE RESOURCES SuccessionStrength.com Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RochelleMClark1?s=09 Instagram: https://instagram.com/rochmc?igshid=p2vj2clwf6op Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rochelle.clarke.184 XCHANGE: https://xchangeapproach.com/xchange-training-certification/ Dynasty (TV series) The Family Business (TV Series) ABOUT THE GUEST Rochelle Clarke, is founder and CEO of Succession Strength, a company that keeps good businesses in business for generations. She contributes to Forbes on the topic of business longevity and continuity. Part referee; part strategic guide for entrepreneurs and families in business, Rochelle combines her expertise with that of her team in helping business owners stay in operation from generation to generation by identifying and overcoming communication hurdles and preparing them and the families that support them to thrive through generational change. She is the author of The 5 Critical Succession Conversations: A Comprehensive Guide for The Family Business and has appeared in a number of global publications like The New York Times, Family Office Magazine, Business Leader, The CEO Magazine to name a few. ABOUT FRONT ROW DADS Front Row Dads is in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. The Front Row Dads brotherhood is changing that. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Learn about what’s included in your Front Row Dads membership here. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’ve listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we’d love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Host Jon Vroman asks the big question, uncovers true stories and practical strategies to win as a parent (and husband). Digging up the tips, habits, routine and rituals that help men be a better dad/father and also win in marriage, parenting, health, finance while balancing the hundreds a full calendar. It’s easy for a dad to say that family matters most, but feels guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. Front Row Dads is changing that. We help you raise awesome kids, and improve your marriage. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. For those looking for dad advice, and tips to thrive in fatherhood, it’s all at FrontRowDads.com/subscribe
Robert Hall is a noted author, consultant, and speaker on relationships.As co-founder and CEO of an international Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software/services company for more than 20 years, Ernst & Young named him a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year in the Southwest and SMU's Cox Business School named his company one of the fastest growing private companies in Dallas. Robert sold his firm to a public company and continued on as CEO of his unit for two years. Robert currently serves as executive coach to a number of CEOs, mostly in public companies.Robert has authored 150 published articles on business, leadership and relationships appearing in Forbes, The New York Times, and The CEO Magazine. His latest book, Amazon best-seller, This Land of Strangers – has been called “the most important book of the decade” by Rick Boyatzis Ph.D., co-author of Primal Leadership.Robert's presentation, “Relational Leadership for the Coming Stakeholder Revolt,” will address how today's more demanding (outspoken, tech-savvy, politically-charged, multi-generational) stakeholders – employees, customers, shareholders, partners – is a game-changer for how leaders. www.robertehall.comREAD ROBERTS' ARTICLEhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-crossroads-addressing-stakeholder-revolt-robert-hall
He helps smart people be people smart. As the co-author of Forever Skills along with Kieran Flanagan, Dan Gregory is a leading thinker on what leaders can do to move people to sensible action. We explore how the real test of leadership is what we do when things go wrong, how the gaps in skills we need as leaders vary from industry to industry and culture to culture, how corporate Aussies are strong in risk-taking, why making values-based decisions is important for long-term vision, why we need to use a value lens to avoid short-term reactive decisions, how to consume 200-300 books per year, how to challenge your own perspective with Socratic questioning, why thinking in questions is the best strategy to avoid the traps of default thinking, what Dan's shadow flaw is.
He helps smart people be people smart. As the co-author of Forever Skills along with Kieran Flanagan, Dan Gregory is a leading thinker on what leaders can do to move people to sensible action. We explore how the real test of leadership is what we do when things go wrong, how the gaps in skills we need as leaders vary from industry to industry and culture to culture, how corporate Aussies are strong in risk-taking, why making values-based decisions is important for long-term vision, why we need to use a value lens to avoid short-term reactive decisions, how to consume 200-300 books pe year, how to challenge your own perspective with Socratic questioning, why thinking in questions is the best strategy to avoid the traps of default thinking, what Dan’s shadow flaw is. *** Shownotes: http://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/dangregory The Intelligence Trap https://www.amazon.com/Intelligence-Trap-Smart-People-Mistakes/dp/0393651428 Bill Bernbach https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Bernbach Jonathan Haidt https://www.amazon.com.au/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion-ebook/dp/B0076O2VMI/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+righteous+mind&qid=1568767466&s=books&sr=1-1 About Dan Gregory Dan Gregory is a speaker, author and social commentator. A thought leader in the field of human behaviour and influence, leadership and engagement and insights that incite, he helps leaders, teams and individuals explore what makes their customers buy and their team members buy in. Dan has created leadership strategies for global technology firms, designed performance strategies for sales teams and C-Suite executives and driven engagement strategies for organisations as diverse as Coca-Cola, Newscorp., the Royal Australian Navy and the UN in Asia. In short, he helps smart people be people smart. Kieran Flanagan and Dan Gregory are the co-founders of The Impossible Institute — a strategic think tank founded to re-imagine the way we think, lead, navigate change and create success. Kieran works with leaders, teams and organisations to make positive change and make change positive while Dan helps smart people to become "people smart". They are the strategic and creative team behind the most successful new product launch in Australian history, have helped entrepreneurs build internationally successful businesses and worked with some of the world’s most influential organisations: developing communication and marketing strategies for Coca-Cola; driving innovation and product design for Unilever; delivering leadership development for the Australian Navy and banks based in Asia; building teamwork in global tech giants and C-suite executives in the United States, as well as facilitating social-change strategies for the United Nations in Singapore and NGOs in Australia. Voted in the ‘top 25 C-Suite Speakers to watch’ by Meetings & Conventions USA, they combine business acumen with a rapier wit and rare human insight gained while working on the US and UK stand-up comedy circuits — skills put to great use in front of millions of viewers on ABC TV’s Gruen franchise and Channel 7’s Masters of Spin and as regular contributors to Success and The CEO Magazine in the United States. https://www.dangregory.co/ *** Related episodes: E111 - How to be a next level leader: 3 blocks to overcome https://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/nextlevelleader E32 - Stephen Scott Johnson Interview - Conscious Transformation of an Organisational Culture https://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/emergent E4 - 3 Influence Points For Long-term Strategic Change https://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/4 ***
Episode #51 // Last week marked International Youth Day, so to celebrate we’ve put together this long-awaited episode on how to lead Millennials, a pretty common question from listeners.Marty was recently quoted in an article for The CEO Magazine (Generations X and Y: leadership ready?) written by Adam Courtenay), which explored the future of leadership when Millennials take the baton from the current generation of leaders.Millennials get a bad rap for lots of things, but they have some distinct advantages over Baby Boomers and Gen Xs.Surprisingly, leading Millennials is no different to leading other types of people - the problem is that, if you are a poor leader, you will just get away with a lot less!
Kieran Flanagan and Dan Gregory are the co-founders of The Impossible Institute — a strategic think tank founded to re-imagine the way we think, lead, navigate change and create success. Kieran works with leaders, teams and organisations to make positive change and make change positive while Dan helps smart people to become "people smart". They are the strategic and creative team behind the most successful new product launch in Australian history, have helped entrepreneurs build internationally successful businesses and worked with some of the world’s most influential organisations: developing communication and marketing strategies for Coca-Cola; driving innovation and product design for Unilever; delivering leadership development for the Australian Navy and banks based in Asia; building teamwork in global tech giants and C-suite executives in the United States, as well as facilitating social-change strategies for the United Nations in Singapore and NGOs in Australia. Voted in the ‘top 25 C-Suite Speakers to watch’ by Meetings & Conventions USA, they combine business acumen with a rapier wit and rare human insight gained while working on the US and UK stand-up comedy circuits — skills put to great use in front of millions of viewers on ABC TV’s Gruen franchise and Channel 7’s Masters of Spin and as regular contributors to Success and The CEO Magazine in the United States.
Dianna Booher shares invaluable advice on how to minimize your email inbox and write more effective and efficient emails. You'll Learn: Just how much time you can save through email optimization How to reduce useless emails and optimize your inbox How to compose better emails in less time using the M-A-D-E structure About Dianna: Dianna Booher’s lifework has centered around communication. As author of 48 books, translated into 60 foreign language editions, she has traveled the globe, talking with clients and organizations on six continents about communication challenges they face at work and at home. Her firm works with organizations to help them communicate clearly. During her more than three decades at BooherResearch Institute and earlier at Booher Consultants, she and her team have provided communication training programs, coaching, and consulting to governmental agencies and more than one third of the Fortune 500 organizations. The national media frequently interview Booher for opinions on communication issues, and she blogs regularly for Microsoft, Forbes, and The CEO Magazine. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep442
Do you feel that it is time to organize yourself and the foods you eat? Tune in as Ramona Fasula, Wellness By Ramona shares what we should be eating this season and have stocked in our pantry. Ramona Fasula is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Certified Stress Management Coach, Certified Meditation Specialist, Reiki Master, and owner of Wellness by Ramona. She helps busy professionals to feel confident, secure, and in control of their health by designing customized wellness programs to help them reach their health goals. Ramona is the published author of “A Health Coach’s Guide to Heart Health”, recently launched a series of healthy living ebooks and is working on developing brand new healthy living e-courses. She has made guest appearance on various radio and TV shows including Women to Watch” with Susan Rocco, “The Mike Siegel Show”, “Nyghtstorm Radio”, “OC Radio”, “Wellness Journey, Live”, and most recently, the “Ask Bon Bon Show”, which is now featured on the Lifestyle Channel. She has also written for various publications, including: South Jersey Mom Magazine, The CEO Magazine, Mom Meet Mom, Proud Working Mom, Women’s Wellness over 40, Urbanette Magazine, and About Her Magazine. In her spare time, she is a volunteer for Rags to Riches, a non-profit animal rescue. Get a FREE audio book by going to Audible.com . Listen to today’s podcast to find out which book I recommend for you Visit my organizing shop on Amazon with products to help organize your home and life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message
Emma Bannister is the founder and CEO of Presentation Studio, as well as the author of Visual Thinking – How to transform the way you think, communicate and influence with presentations. Emma thinks in pictures and stories. She is an expert at transforming the written word into visual masterpieces that matter more. As a highly sought-after creative, workshop facilitator and keynote speaker, she is passionate about presentations and presenting big and beautiful ideas. Emma leads a team of around 30, and by using their practical tools they have helped transform multi-million-dollar pitch presentations for companies such as Telstra, Westfield, Microsoft, Hyundai, Yahoo!7, Commonwealth Bank and PepsiCo. When she’s not presenting, or teaching others how to present, Emma is writing for the likes of Smart Company, Business Insider, Qantas Radio, SMH, Financial Review, B&T, The CEO Magazine, Entrepreneur.com & Kochies Business Builder. Emma has also been a finalist in the 2015 + 2016 Telstra Business Women Awards. Episode highlights include: Emma's leadership journey within the business she founded over 12 years ago, and how she has evolved as a leader during that time. The future of presentations including how they will look with rapid technology advances Emma’s area of leadership passion - enabling those in her team to be the best they can be Geeking out on the TV show Vikings Links: Emma's LinkedIn Profile Presentation Studio Website Purchase Emma's Book: Visual Thinking
Our guest is a profound author, May McCarthy. Since 1982, May McCarthy has co-founded and grown six profitable companies, including four multimillion-dollar technology companies. She's also worked for Fortune 500 companies like Johnson & Johnson and Boeing. McCarthy is an angel investor, advisor to dozens of small and medium-sized companies, and is on the boards of business, philanthropic, arts, and education organizations, including the Innovation Entrepreneurship Center at Seattle University. She is a guest university lecturer and professional speaker who shares spiritual success principles with audiences of universities, associations, spiritual organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. McCarthy travels the world on purpose: to elevate prosperity and freedom for all. McCarthy's work has been published in Fast Company, INC, The CEO Magazine, and many other publications. She has appeared on dozens of local, national, and international radio and television programs. She is the author of the best-selling book The Path to Wealth (2015), and most recently, The Gratitude Formula,(March 13, 2018) through Hierophant Publishing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-wellness-journey-podcast-series/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-wellness-journey-podcast-series/support
In this episode of #AskJackD I'm joined by Michelle Hespe, Editor-In-Chief of The CEO Magazine to talk about what it takes to be a strong leader. We take these questions: Hi Jack, what are the most important skills to develop to be a successful CEO? What is the best way to get noticed by a journalist? #AskJackD What are the don'ts when reaching out the media? You feature many prominent leaders in your magazine, in your opinion who is the greatest leader of our time and why? What ‘s your biggest weakness? Everyone says to work smart not work hard (although most of the time you need to work smart and hard). How do you take a step back and evaluate if what you are doing is truly smart? In Unwritten you speak of The Entourage having an informal culture that lends itself to innovation and how it enables your high-performance team. How does your team decide what processes need to be formalised or be allowed to occur organically?
In this episode of #AskJackD I'm joined by Michelle Hespe, Editor-In-Chief of The CEO Magazine to talk about what it takes to be a strong leader. We take these questions: Hi Jack, what are the most important skills to develop to be a successful CEO? What is the best way to get noticed by a journalist? #AskJackD What are the don'ts when reaching out the media? You feature many prominent leaders in your magazine, in your opinion who is the greatest leader of our time and why? What ‘s your biggest weakness? Everyone says to work smart not work hard (although most of the time you need to work smart and hard). How do you take a step back and evaluate if what you are doing is truly smart? In Unwritten you speak of The Entourage having an informal culture that lends itself to innovation and how it enables your high-performance team. How does your team decide what processes need to be formalised or be allowed to occur organically?
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Sharon Swift, Author, Entrepreneur and Seasoned Expat, has been on the move since birth. Sharon has lived across five continents, and has experienced life and cultures of 14 countries over her lifetime so far. Sharon’s move to Sydney in 2005 was her 18th international relocation. Sharon spent her 14 years corporate career working for multi-national organizations including Siemens USA, Abbott Laboratories Germany, Nielsen UK, and WPP’s Kantar Australia. Passionate about helping busy professionals, Sharon established her concierge business in 2011. Sharon is the founder of The Expat Concierge which helps expats with all aspects of their move from the UK to Australia. She works on an intimate basis with executives relocating to Australia, and helps many more via an online relocation tool, SETTLEto. As a veteran expat, Sharon has become a leading commentator on how expats and ‘wannabe’ expats. Sharon is an Official Huffington Post Blogger and contributor to The CEO Magazine, Human Resources Director Magazine and HR Monthly, Sharon has also been featured in Business Insider and now lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and chocolate Labrador, Dillon. We have a chat about her early days growing up the daughter of a British father and a Singaporean Chinese mother, finding her way in her corporate career across the globe after gaining a business degree at university. Her transitions have provided her with a strong grounding to venture into entrepreneurship with incredible success and we learn all about her international Expat Concierge business. We also discuss what it’s like to be a ‘third culture’ kid – calling everywhere and nowhere ‘home.’ Listen to Sharon’s fascinating journey and find her at www.theexpatconcierge.com