Podcasts about COO

Are you caught in the chaos of growth, struggling to build a team that actually wins together—not just on paper? In this unflinching episode, Sivana Brewer sits down with Christopher Wein, COO of Equiton Developments and a heavy-hitter in North American real estate, to crack open the mechanics of true team performance.Discover why chemistry, not just talent, is the heart of unstoppable teams, how to identify toxic “A-players” before they destroy your culture, and the essential systems that cut out waste and ramp up productivity. Plus, get an inside look at how a real estate powerhouse harnesses AI, brand, and leadership psychology to fuel constant growth.If you crave a more empowered team and want to sidestep the burnout and drama most operators face, you need to hear this conversation—right now. Wait, and you risk falling (further) behind leaders who are already applying these exclusive insights.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – How chemistry—not talent—makes or breaks a winning team [05:00] – The “invisible” signals leaders use to spot misalignment early [11:25] – Wein's ruthless approach to first-90-day change… and why waiting kills progress [16:48] – The surprising danger of superstar hires (and how to prevent toxicity) [26:38] – Crafting vision: where execs must dictate and where teams must own it [33:02] – What real productivity looks like—inside a COO's hyper-productive day [40:17] – The tool myth: how misused systems actually crush company growth [53:46] – Revolutionary leadership: From “making” to “causing” results without the dramaMentioned ResourcesQuickBooks Microsoft Teams Slack ChatGPTVivid Vision by Cameron Herold King Charles III Coronation Medal Calgary Top 40 under 40About the GuestChristopher Wein is the Chief Operating Officer of Equiton Developments, a private equity real estate firm with 18,000 investors and a national development portfolio. Known for over 25 years of operational leadership across Canada and the United States, Wein is an industry innovator in sustainable building and high-performing leadership teams. He's received top honors, including Calgary's Top 40 Under 40 and the King Charles III Coronation Medal for philanthropy. Connect with Christopher for proven wisdom on team scale, chemistry, and vision-driven operations.

Today, we have a special episode recorded in Southern California just after Veterans Day.We gathered the day before the unforgettable 4th Annual Torchbearer Ball, hosted by VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions), which raised $960,000 for veterans and families with its continued mission to end veteran suicide and support psychedelic-assisted therapy.My four guests discuss this critical time, and we dial in on the progress and the specific need to expand this care and research. You'll hear from Marcus Capone, Retired Navy SEAL and co-founder of VETS; Amber Capone, co-founder of VETS, Home Base PAT clinician, and actor Eliza Dushku Palandjian; and COO of Home Base, Michael Allard.We also talk about the impact of PAT for veteran health, from suicide prevention to brain health, in the new documentary, In Waves and War, just released on Netflix, brought to the screen by award-winning directors Jon Schenk and Bonni Cohen. The Washington Post just released its Top 10 movies of 2025, listing this film at #7.  So, if you are tuning into this podcast, you will want to see this movie!Home Base is also excited and honored to become the newest member of the VALOR Coalition (Veterans Alliance for Leadership, Outreach, and Recovery), alongside VETS, the Navy SEAL Foundation, the Green Beret Foundation, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Home Base Nation is the official podcast for the Home Base Program for Veterans and Military Families. Our team sees veterans, service members, and their families addressing the invisible wounds of war at no cost. This is all made possible thanks to a grateful nation. To learn more about how to help, visit us at www.homebase.org. If you or anyone you know would like to connect to care, you can also reach us at 617-724-5202.Follow Home Base on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInThe Home Base Nation Team is Steve Monaco, Army Veteran Kelly Field, Justin Scheinert, Chuck Clough, with COO Michael Allard, Brigadier General Jack Hammond, and Peter Smyth.Producer and Host: Dr. Ron HirschbergAssistant Producer, Editor: Chuck CloughChairman, Home Base Media Lab: Peter SmythThe views expressed by guests on the Home Base Nation podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Home Base, the Red Sox Foundation, or any of its officials.

Fred Bell, COO of Elemental Royalty, discusses the transformative year for the company, highlighting significant developments such as a merger with EMX Royalty, new shareholder Tether, and strategic acquisitions. He emphasizes the company's strong market position, exploration strategies, and future growth potential, while addressing valuation insights and the competitive landscape in the royalty sector.

In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with executive coach and author Luci Gabel about optimal performance for high achievers—and Luci's definition is simple and practical: optimal performance equals energy. She explains that rainmakers and senior professionals aren't just managing tasks; they are managing the internal capacity to think clearly, communicate well, make high-stakes decisions, and stay steady under pressure. Luci introduces a framework of six “pillars” of energy that combine the physical and mental sides of performance: nutrition, movement, rest/sleep, mindset, communication, and vision. Her point is that you cannot separate physiology from leadership—small shifts in hydration, rest, movement, or self-talk can immediately improve focus, mood, decision quality, and resilience. Luci also emphasizes that most professionals don't pay attention to energy until they're already depleted; the first step is simply noticing what drains you and what elevates you throughout the day. Rather than overwhelming people with a complete lifestyle overhaul, she advocates high-leverage, minimal viable changes—one small adjustment practiced consistently for a week or two (like increasing water intake, taking a 10-minute walk, or turning screens off an hour earlier). She recommends turning the six pillars into a simple monthly self-audit: draw a “wheel,” rate yourself from 1–10 on each pillar, identify the lowest score, and focus on one small improvement there. Over time, this creates compounding gains in energy and clarity. Luci closes by pointing listeners to her coaching and group programs built on these pillars, along with her podcast, Leadership Life, Health and Happiness, for continued strategies on sustainable performance. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/t10UiZsieEU ----------------------------------------

Barrett Brooks is an executive coach and former COO helping seven-figure creators grow their businesses and lead with integrity - blending strategy, psychology, and leadership to fuel sustainable success. In this episode, Barrett unpacks for the Fire Nation how mastering the inner game of leadership drives clarity, performance, and growth. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Most entrepreneurs don't lack knowledge; they resist the emotional cost of action. Success depends on mastering your inner world, not collecting more tactics. 2. Burnout isn't about overwork; it's about underusing your agency. Taking back control of your choices restores energy and clarity. 3. Notice, pause, and choose differently. Awareness of your internal reactions is the foundation for sustainable leadership and growth. Subscribe to Barrett Brooks Newsletter for practical, 5-minute weekly insights on leadership and psychology in entrepreneurship - Barrett Brooks' Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Freedom Circle - A powerful community of entrepreneurs led by JLD. Are you ready to go from idea to income in 90-days? Visit Freedom-Circle.com to learn more. Intuit QuickBooks - Transform your cash flow and your business. Check out QuickBooks Money Tools today. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/money. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.

From chief marketing officer at the first internet bank to building the leading annuity platform for RIAs, David Lau shares proven strategies for raising capital, navigating public company challenges, and why converting commission-based revenue to fee-based can multiply your exit value by five times. In this episode of the DealQuest Podcast, host Corey Kupfer sits down with David Lau, founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, who has raised over $500 million across multiple ventures and built DPL into a platform serving more than 10,000 advisors at over 3,500 RIA firms. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: In this episode, you'll discover why organic growth matters far more than market growth when acquirers evaluate your business, how converting commission-based annuity business to fee-based can multiply both your revenue and your exit multiple, the real tradeoffs of taking institutional capital and signing up for aggressive growth, the critical difference between venture capitalist optimism and private equity scrutiny, and how recognizing when your business has "run its course" can open the door to building something bigger. DAVID'S JOURNEY: David's career began as chief marketing officer of Telebank, the first internet bank, where he helped raise over $500 million. When preparing to go public, the stock jumped from $17 to $150 in weeks before Goldman Sachs stabilized pricing at $105. He later built Jefferson National, an insurance carrier he sold to Nationwide. That experience taught him the valuable part was distribution, not the capital-intensive balance sheet, leading directly to founding DPL in 2018. KEY INSIGHTS: A billionaire David met admitted he "mistook a bull market for brilliance." Acquirers only pay premium multiples for organic growth. If you did nothing different over the last decade as an RIA, you're making twice as much just from market performance. Buyers know this. Converting from commission to fee-based transforms exit potential with three times the revenue and five times the multiple, while expanding your buyer pool. DPL's technology reviews 2,500 policies per hour, and a significant portion of DPL's $4 billion in annuity sales were M&A related. When launching DPL, David planned to bootstrap until meeting Todd Boehly. Taking institutional capital means signing up for aggressive growth where some team members won't make it to the next stage. Venture capitalists are optimists who see your vision. Private equity investors see everything that can go wrong. Perfect for RIA owners considering M&A, hybrid advisors evaluating fee-based transitions, and entrepreneurs weighing capital raising decisions. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/davidlau FOR MORE ON DAVID LAU: https://www.dplfp.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lau-b6449b7/ https://x.com/dpl_fp FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today! Episode Highlights with Timestamps [00:00] - Introduction: David Lau's journey to building DPL Financial Partners [04:00] - Capital raising at Telebank: $500 million raised, stock jumping from $17 to $150 [08:00] - The tradeoffs of taking institutional capital and signing up for aggressive growth [12:00] - Venture capitalists as optimists versus private equity investors who see downside [16:00] - Why choosing the right capital partners matters more than just getting funded [20:00] - How DPL solved the RIA insurance problem with commission-free products [24:00] - Converting to fee-based: Three times the revenue and five times the multiple [28:00] - Why organic growth matters more than market growth in valuations [33:00] - The future of RIA consolidation and when to sell a business [40:00] - Freedom: Working with Russian defectors and gaining perspective Guest Bio David Lau is founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, the leading annuity platform for RIAs. Since 2018, DPL has worked with 20 insurance carriers and built an advisor base of more than 10,000 advisors from over 3,500 RIA firms. Before founding DPL, David was COO of Jefferson National, which he helped build and sell to Nationwide. Earlier, he served as chief marketing officer at Telebank, the first internet bank, where he helped raise over $500 million. His work has been covered in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Barron's, and CNBC. DPL is backed by Todd Boehly's Eldridge and Bob Diamond's Atlas Merchant Capital. Host Bio Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker with more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Show Description Do you want your business to grow faster? The DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer reveals how successful entrepreneurs and business leaders use strategic deals to accelerate growth. From large mergers and acquisitions to capital raising, joint ventures, strategic alliances, real estate deals, and more, this show discusses the full spectrum of deal-driven growth strategies. Get the confidence to pursue deals that will help your company scale faster. Related Episodes Episode 350 - When NOT to Take Venture Capital with Tom Dillon: Explore alternative funding sources when traditional VC doesn't fit your exit strategy. Episode 339 - Next-Gen Leadership and M&A: Why G2 Matters: Understand why developing Generation 2 leadership commands premium valuations. Episode 209 - M&A Talk with Leading RIA Aggregators and Integrators: Bob Oros of Hightower Advisors: Explore what aggregators look for in acquisition targets. Social Media Follow DealQuest Podcast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ Website: https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Follow David Lau: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lau-b6449b7/ Company: https://www.dplfp.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/dpl_fp Keywords/Tags s RIA M&A, capital raising, fee-based revenue, commission-free annuities, DPL Financial Partners, organic growth, enterprise value, hybrid advisor transition, RIA consolidation, private equity, venture capital, going public, IPO, exit strategy, insurance for RIAs, annuity platform, wealth management M&A, financial services, startup funding, institutional capital, valuation multiples, deal structures, business growth strategies, dealmaking

In this special episode, host Cindi Howson pulls together the most useful, and hard-won, lessons from a year of conversations with Data Chiefs leading the GenAI charge. With generative and agentic AI no longer a side experiment, this episode spotlights five practices early adopters can rely on to move from pilots to profit. Expect straight talk on what to prioritize, how to bring people with you, and how to scale AI with the trust, literacy, and guardrails that make impact stick.Key Moments:Tying AI to Real Dollars with Anand Iyer, Ecolab (02:10): Anand cuts through the GenAI FOMO and brings everything back to a simple survival test: if you can't draw a straight line from an AI initiative to top-line growth or bottom-line savings, it won't last. His lesson is a sharp reminder that “cool” doesn't scale, value does. Leading Through Ambiguity with Karen Stroup, WEX (06:01): Karen names what everyone's feeling: ambiguity is paralyzing. She explains how leaders earn trust by shrinking the unknown into learnable, bite-sized experiments and creating the psychological safety people need to engage instead of resist.Building Practical AI Literacy at Scale with Josh Cunningham, Lloyds Banking Group (12:42):  Josh shares how Lloyds Banking Group makes literacy impactful by meeting people where they are. Rather than one-size-fits-all training, they pair broad fundamentals with role-specific learning so every business unit can build confidence in ways that match their actual work. Scaling Responsible Agentic AI with Noelle Russell, AI Leadership Institute (25:09): Noelle steps in with a practical framework for building agentic systems that don't go rogue. She walks through the POET framework and stresses that responsible AI isn't a final checkpoint. It's something you embed from the first idea to production, with guardrails that protect people and outcomes.Embedding AI Where Work Happens with Ilan Twig, Navan (32:35): Ilan tells a classic early-adopter story: start with a business problem, move fast, and be ruthless about what needs building versus buying. His lesson is that AI wins when it's inside the workflow, supporting decisions at the point of impact rather than living in a separate tool. Don't Let Perfection Stall Progress with Ketan Karkhanis, ThoughtSpot (40:59): Ketan shares a culture gut-check: waiting for perfect metrics, perfect KPIs, or perfect clarity is how progress dies. He argues for visible, trust-building iteration, because in AI, speed to learning beats speed to certainty. Key Quotes:“One thing that people sometimes forget is that at the end of the day, it's all about are we either saving money or making money? And are you able to show that in the bottom line or the top line in a measurable way?” - Anand Iyer“I don't think there's any chief anything officer that should not be considering AI today. I think if you're not considering AI, you are at the risk of being disrupted because you're not going to be learning at the pace with the rest of the industry, and there's someone out there looking for a better way.” - Karen Stroup“It's trying your best to meet people where they are… Finding a way to anchor the [AI] learning to something that's relevant to their day-to-day role is always going to make it land better.” - Josh Cunningham“ When people lose 70% of their trust in you, they just don't buy from you, they don't work for you, they don't talk about you… and your business starts to die. I think that trust component is a human component… and it is underpinning all the other philosophies that I have.” - Noelle Russell“When you asked me about how to educate yourself on AI, I think that companies must make a decision, and quickly, this or that.” - Ilan Twig“ Don't let perfection be the enemy of progress.” - Ketan KarkhanisGuest Bios Anand IyerAnand Iyer is the SVP, Chief Data Officer at Ecolab, where he leads the company's global data and analytics strategy. Based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, he oversees enterprise data governance, business intelligence, engineering, and advanced analytics to accelerate Ecolab's digital transformation. Since joining in 2018, Anand has held several senior roles, including VP of Enterprise Architecture and VP of Architecture for Commercial Digital Solutions, helping to scale IoT and data-driven platforms across the organization.Karen StroupKaren joined WEX in 2022 as Chief Digital Officer, a newly created role. She brings more than 15 years of experience leading product management, digital, and innovation organizations focused on software as a service offerings, primarily in financial services.Josh CunninghamJosh Cunningham is the Group Head of Data and AI Culture at Lloyds Banking Group, where he leads the Data Culture Pillar—one of five strategic pillars in the Group's data strategy. He is focused on embedding data-driven mindsets across the organization and empowering teams to unlock the full value of data.Noelle RussellNoelle Russell is a multi-award-winning speaker, author, and AI Executive who specializes in transforming businesses through strategic AI adoption. She is a revenue growth + cost optimization expert, 4x Microsoft Responsible AI MVP, and named the #1 Agentic AI Leader in 2025. She has led teams at NPR, Microsoft, IBM, AWS and Amazon Alexa, and is a consistent champion for Data and AI literacy and is the founder of the "I ❤️ AI" Community teaching responsible AI for everyone.Ilan TwigIlan Twig is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Navan, the leading modern travel and expense management platform, globally. As CTO, Ilan drives Navan's product development and engineering efforts, leveraging cutting-edge technologies — including AI — to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Ketan KarkhanisKetan Karkhanis is the CEO of ThoughtSpot, the Agentic Analytics Platform company. Prior to joining the company in September 2024, Ketan was the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sales Cloud at Salesforce. He returned to Salesforce in March 2022 after his time as the COO of Turvo, an emerging supply-chain collaboration platform.  Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

In this episode of The Women On Top, Valerie Lynn sits down with Victoria Pelletier—a force of nature who became a COO before most people feel confident in their first leadership role. Today, she's a sought-after keynote speaker, corporate executive, and author known for her unapologetic no excuses philosophy.What unfolds is a raw and powerful conversation about what it really takes to rise inside the corporate world—and why resilience, ownership, and courage matter more than any job title.Valerie and Victoria dive deep into:

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Rebekah Skeete, Executive Director and CEO of BlackGirlsHack Foundation. Rebekah dives into how BGH is helping to increase diversity in cybersecurity by bridging the gap between what is taught in educational institutions and what is necessary for careers in cybersecurity.For more information visit: https://www.blackgirlshack.org/HomeRebekah Skeete is a Security Engineer with Schellman based in Dallas, Texas. As a member of the Infrastructure and Security team, Rebekah is part of a collaborative group of technology professionals serving as the primary technical resource to safeguard the organization's computer networks and systems. In her role, she is responsible for planning and carrying out security measures to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration and cyber-attacks. Prior to joining Schellman in 2022, Rebekah worked for the Texas Rangers in a myriad of roles, including Cybersecurity Analyst and Manager of IT Applications and Operations. During the construction of the Rangers new state-of-the-art ballpark, Globe Life Field, Rebekah assisted the Rangers IT department's efforts to transition over 200 front office employees to their new workspaces. Outside baseball and IT, Rebekah is also interested in politics and started volunteering for campaigns in 2008. From 2013-2016, she served as a Campaign Manager in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In 2015, she attended the Women's Campaign School at Yale. Rebekah is the COO of BlackGirlsHack, a nonprofit organization providing black women with resources, training, mentoring, and access to increase representation and diversity in the cybersecurity field. Committed to inclusion and belonging, she holds the firm belief that representation enhances the culture and community of an organization and seeks to amplify underserved voices at any table she has a seat.Support our show by sharing your favorite episodes with a friend, subscribe, give us a rating or leave a comment on your podcast platform. This podcast is brought to you by LimaCharlie, maker of the SecOps Cloud Platform, infrastructure for SecOps where everything is built API first. Scale with confidence as your business grows. Start today for free at limacharlie.io.

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWhat does neuroscience tells us about the brain-body connection? How we can utilize that knowledge to thrive amid times of uncertainty, change and fear? In this episode of 97% Effective, Michael speaks with Julia Bunyatov, executive leadership coach and founder or Sirmio. Julie discusses her work with Wall Street executives and how she applies neuroscience insights to her coaching practice. She shares how mindfulness, curiosity and optimism are the keys to leading amid uncertainty – and to approaching the important question of how we are changing as leaders with the emergence of AI. Discussed: her latest articles, how to best eliminate the brain's prediction errors, optimism vs toxic positivity, and what it means to thrive and “create magic.”SHOW NOTES:How Julia's years on Wall Street informs her work as an executive leadership coachThe personal family experiences that led Julia to neuroscience, the science of thriving – and into coachingThe rock formation behind her company's name, Sirmio LeadershipHow do we lead through complexity – and create outcomes that could not have been predicted beforeAddressing the soft “new age” perception of “Mindfulness, Optimism and Curiosity”Mindfulness defined: Our ability to manage our attention and focus in a desired way – and observe in a non-judgmental wayPractical ways (beyond meditation) to become more mindful so you can deepen your self-awarenessIs stress good – and if so, how much do you want?Curiosity: How it helps us engage our capacity to be creative and innovativeHow mindfulness helps us when we get triggered at workHow empathy creates more energy in the brain body system that helps usWe think our brain is reactive, but it is actually predictingThe best way to eliminate prediction error and anxiety is through experience: the example of thriving in a snowstormOne of the most important things that Coaches doOptimism vs “toxic positivity”Applying the process of mindfulness, curiosity and optimism to the emergence of AI: how do we collaborate and create something that did not exist before?AI is absolutely about creating efficiencies in the workplace, but the more important question is how are we changing as leaders?Why we need friction – and not everything should be smooth sailingHow Julia uses AI in her coaching practice and workJulia's take on emotions: don't suppress them, use them as a source of energy and conduit to our resultsBIO AND LINKS: Julia Bunyatov is the founder of Sirmio Leadership, which focuses on Executive Coaching & Advisory. She is a certified Executive Coach and former C-suite leader with 30 years of experience in executive leadership, board governance, and coaching. She held senior roles including COO of Global Equities Trading, COO of Global Equity Derivatives, and Americas Risk Officer at Bankers Trust, Lehman Brothers, and Barclays. Today she supports senior leaders in aligning insight with real-world leadership to drive meaningful change. In addition to other board commitments, Julia serves as Treasurer of the Columbia Coaching Conference and is a board member of the Columbia Coaching Learning Association. Julia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-bunyatov-0b23001/Sirmio Leadership: https://www.sirmioleadership.comThe meaning of “Sirmio”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SirmioJulia's article in Choice: “Thriving in Uncertainty ~ Neuroscience and applications for coaches and leader” https://choice-online.com/thriving/Julia's article: “We Built the Machine. Now We Must Build the Mindset: How Emotion, Neuroscience, and AI Are Rewiring Leadership” https://tinyurl.com/4e7bpcm9Michael's Award-Winning book, Get Promoted: What Your Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Watch this episode on video, the 97% Effective Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffectiveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Quality Corner Show Host Nick Dorich, PharmD, welcomes back Richard Waithe, PharmD, COO of Pyrls, to discuss the integration of Pyrls with EQUIPP Copilot and how this can supercharge clinical pharmacy workflow.This episode focuses on how this powerful combination is helping pharmacists improve patient outreach, enhance consultations, and drive better health outcomes by dramatically improving access to essential drug information.

Behind every successful digital transformation is a human story. In this episode of Unveiled: GovCon Stories, we explore how innovation in government contracting goes far beyond technology—it starts with people, culture, and the willingness to adapt in the face of constant change. As competition intensifies across GovCon, small businesses that rethink how they operate—not just what they deliver—are shaping the future of federal modernization.Our guests pull back the curtain on how they've built a people-centered approach to innovation, blending change management, process discipline, and emerging technology to drive meaningful transformation across government and industry. From embedding innovation into organizational culture, to making change repeatable through frameworks and systems, to leveraging learning and collaboration as a strategic advantage, this conversation offers practical insights for leaders navigating growth, uncertainty, and modernization in GovCon.Guest Bio:Angie Sanders Angie is a seasoned change management and communications professional with over 15 years of experience across public and private sectors. She has led digital transformations and IT modernization initiatives for organizations like the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. With a strong background in strategic communications, project management, and training development, Angie excels in guiding organizations through complex changes, ensuring successful outcomes by aligning leadership and engaging teams. Angie holds certifications as a Prosci Change Management Practitioner, Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified ScrumMaster.Omari SandersWith extensive expertise in leading large-scale projects for both government and commercial clients, Omari has successfully developed web-based solutions, implemented cloud platforms, and driven digital transformation initiatives. His proficiency in software architecture, database design, and user interface development has been pivotal in delivering high-impact solutions. As COO, Omari ensures operational excellence, overseeing strategic initiatives that streamline processes and enhance organizational efficiency. He holds certifications in AWS Cloud, Google Cloud Architecture, and Change Management.Call(s) to Action:Help spread the word about Unveiled: GovCon Stories: https://shows.acast.com/unveiled-govcon-storiesDo you want to be a guest or recommend a topic that you would like to learn or hear about on the podcast? Let us know through our guest feedback and registration form.Links:CMGT Federal: https://www.cmgtfederal.com/Sponsors:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests, and do not reflect the views or endorsements of our sponsors.Withum – Diamond Sponsor!Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to be in a position of strength in today's complex business environment. Go to Withum's website to learn more about how they can help your business! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we are at the end of 2025 and our last episode of the year. I know this year has been a tough one for many agencies, for many reasons. So I wanted to finish with a good news story. A case study of an independent agency (well two in fact) flourishing despite the challenges. Kim Lawton, Founder & CEO of Enthuse Marketing and COO & Partner at Inspira, joins to me talk about how building a relationship-first culture in her agencies has allowed them to weather many of the storms impacting agencies in recent years. We discuss the dymanics of client leadership and how systemised employee feedback, client feedback and a structured approach to client development can result in exceptionally high levels client retention and referrals. Of course we’ll be giving away a copy of Kim’s recommended read: The Chief Event Officer’s Playbook by Sasha Frieze – simply listen in to find out how to win. Wishing all our guests and listeners a wonderful and relaxing festive break. We look forward to bringing you more inspiring conversations in 2026. Also mentioned in this episode: Let It Burn by Zoe Scaman Design Business Association In Focus Report One Small Spark Further reading: 5 Ways to Build and Maintain Strong Agency-Client Relationships in a Competitve Market

Joe Pardavila talks with Bob Kocis, President and COO of Aptean and author of The President's Club Mindset, about the habits and systems that drive top sales performance. Bob shares the early career moment that reset his priorities, how elite sellers use consistency and curiosity to close high value deals, and why the best performers focus on customer outcomes instead of pressure tactics.You get a clear breakdown of modern tech sales, including how to manage time, build internal alignment, improve cold outreach, and stay proactive in complex buying cycles. Bob also explains the role of empathy in sales, how to avoid overreliance on hustle culture, and what he learned interviewing sellers with more than 150 combined President's Club awards.

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Private Equity Dealbook, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Sean Christie, CEO, Carver Road Hospitality and Nelson Famadas, Managing Partner & COO, Carver Road Capital, a private equity fund that invests in hospitality services. Sean and Nelson discuss the transaction Carver Road completed with Emmy Squared Pizza, including the opportunities, challenges, due diligence process and more.  ✨ What you'll learn:

Succession planning is rarely easy, but when life circumstances accelerate the timeline, it requires courage, clarity, and deep trust in your team. This episode explores how to manage an ownership and client transition with empathy, structure, and transparency. KayDee Cole is the founder of Clarity Wealth Development, an RIA based in Corvallis, Oregon, that manages $200 million in AUM for 220 client households. Listen in as KayDee shares how she navigated an expedited succession plan after a cancer recurrence, selling equity to her COO through a seller-financed loan and preparing other team members for ownership. We also talk about the structured four-meeting process she created to transition clients to new advisors, how she coached her team through readiness conversations, and how transparent communication helped retain nearly all clients through the change. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/468

Aleks Gampel is COO and Co-founder at Cuby, a company rethinking how homes are built in the middle of a nationwide housing crisis. The cost of housing has soared while construction productivity has barely budged in decades, and today's homes are still built through slow, wasteful, and carbon-intensive processes that aren't designed for escalating climate risks. Instead of shipping prefab boxes across the country, Cuby asks what it would look like if housing finally had its assembly line moment—and the factory moved to where homes are needed. Their mobile microfactories are inflatable, rapidly deployable facilities that manufacture standardized home components on or near the job site using mostly unskilled labor, then assemble houses in a predictable, repeatable way. In this conversation, Aleks unpacks the roots of the housing shortage, why past modular attempts fell short, and how Cuby's model could change what's possible for housing affordability, waste reduction, and resilience.Episode recorded on Nov 20, 2025 (Published on Dec 16, 2025)In this episode, we cover: [4:40] Causes for the housing crisis today  [8:17] Emissions associated with housing and how Cuby differs[12:54] An overview of  industrialized construction [16:43] Main challenges with industrialized construction[19:25] Cuby's antithesis to centralized gigafactories in construction[27:08] How Cuby's inflatable mobile microfactory works[30:17] Cuby's European headquarters and China facility [31:57] Cuby's single-family home design [33:30] The company's business model[37:52] Why Cuby isn't displacing jobs [38:55] The company's funding to date [40:15] What's next for Cuby Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Don't miss this one! Dr Judy Morgan and her daughter Gwen Campbell, COO of Naturally Healthy Pets discuss the evolution of their "Naturally Healthy Pets" podcast for 2026, highlighting a shift to in-person interviews with high-quality production. They reviewed the most popular podcast of 2025, featuring Dr Todd Cooney on vaccines, and shared personal insights on vaccine protocols. They also share some of the upcoming guests for 2026, including Dr Rob Silver, Dr PJ Broadfoot, and Dr Karen Becker. The 2027 Experience in Dallas, Texas, will feature a mix of pet and human health topics, with keynote speakers like Dr Peter Dobias, Drs. Marsdens, Dr. Kendra Pope, Dr. PJ Broadfoot, Dr Peter McCullough and Dr. Judy herself. The event aims to foster a community of like-minded individuals focused on natural pet health and we want to see you there April 23-25, 2027 in Dallas, TX. REGISTER HERE URL NaturallyHealthyPets.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/JudyMorganDVM IG: @drjudymorgan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJudyMorgan PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #1 If you were not able to join us for our International Naturally Healthy Pets Experience 2025 that was held in Orlando, Florida, Boy, did you miss an amazing event! With seven keynote speakers that knocked our socks off! The good news is that we are now offering all of the presentation recordings on DrJudyU.com Learn from our esteemed speakers, including Dr Peter Dobias, Dr Barbara Fougere, Dr Nick Thompson, Dr Connor Brady, Dr Brendan Clarke, Drs Kären and Steve Marston and Dr Barbara Royal. Be sure to listen in on all of these incredible presentations to optimize your dog and Cat's well being today on DrJudyU.com and use code PODCAST70 for 15% off. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #2Fans of Dr Judy Morgan are raving about her Constitution's Diets for Dogs made exclusively at AllProvide Holistic Pet Food. These gently cooked, nourishing whole food recipes are complete and balanced diets using the traditional Chinese medicine five elements theory. Each element or constitution is represented as wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each diet was formulated using food therapy properties, and has a distinct set of carefully selected ingredients for optimal support. Take Dr Judy's pet personality quiz to discover your pet's element and which constitution diet may be best for them. Feed for a purpose, season or rotate in any diet, identify your dog's TCVM element today with the FREE personality quiz and purchase Dr Judy's Constitution Diets at allprovide.com

Steve talks with Julian Hagmann, COO of Caring Professionals, Inc., about his recent testimony before the New York State Senate Joint Committee on Health and Government Operations. He highlights concerns about the mandate for a single fiscal intermediary and its impact on the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, which provides vital support to individuals needing in-home care. Hagmann emphasizes the need for flexibility, accountability, and consumer choice in these programs, as well as how recent government actions risk limiting access and quality for the individuals who rely on them most. He also touches on calls from lawmakers like Rep. Elise Stefanik for federal intervention after troubling emails from the New York Governor's office surfaced, highlighting the importance of oversight in protecting vulnerable Americans.

In this episode, Krisy Thomas, COO of the CWP Society, sits down with two incredible relationship pros: Amanda Borrero, Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, and Aisha Garnett, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator. Together, they unpack how planners turn vendors into true collaborators, leverage community for confidence, and keep ethics front and center while growing a business that lasts.They dig into the real difference between a reliable vendor and a "friendor," and why relatability, respect, and consistent check-ins transform event days and client outcomes. You'll hear practical ways to collaborate without competing—from thoughtful introductions and venue relationship nurturing to replacing kickbacks with client-facing value that keeps standards high and referrals clean.The conversation gets honest about burnout and inertia, exploring why some planners stop using the benefits right in front of them and sharing simple paths to plug back in through workshops, monthly gatherings, and low-pressure Zoom co-working sessions.If networking feels awkward, they've got you covered. The group discusses strategies like researching attendees, setting small connection goals, shifting big rooms into one-on-ones, and bringing a wing buddy who can make warm introductions. They celebrate the compounding ROI of kindness—how small acts of support create a resilient referral ecosystem—and reinforce continuous learning as your competitive edge in this fast-changing wedding industry.Expect stories, actionable tactics, and mindset shifts you can apply this week to build a vendor bench you trust and a community that has your back.Enjoy the conversation and, if it resonates, subscribe, share with a planner friend, and leave a review so more wedding pros can find this resource. Ready to go deeper? Join the CWP Society, tap into the workshops, and put community to work for your business. www.cwpsociety.com | info@cwpsociety.com | IG: @cwpsociety | FB: @cwpsociety

¿Cómo ha cambiado la tecnología la forma de invertir durante los últimos 40 años? En este episodio de Encuentro, Gerardo Rodríguez (Global Co-Head of Product Strategy y COO de BlackRock Systematic) y Sergio Méndez (Country Head de BlackRock México) conversan sobre la evolución de las inversiones sistemáticas, el uso de inteligencia artificial, machine learning, datos alternativos y el papel central del talento humano en la generación de alfa y la gestión de portafolios.También exploramos cómo estas estrategias empiezan a estar disponibles para inversionistas en México, ampliando el acceso a procesos cuantitativos de grado institucional.Ideal para quienes quieren entender la intersección entre tecnología, datos y gestión de activos, y hacia dónde se dirige el futuro de las inversiones sistemáticas.

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Scott Boatwright, the CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill. Chipotle, of course, needs no introduction, but to some degree Scott did last year when he was suddenly thrust into the CEO role after his former boss Brian Niccol left for the chief executive job at Starbucks. Scott has spent his whole career in restaurants, spending the bulk of his early years helping turn around Arby's before joining Chipotle as COO in 2017. The year since Scott was named CEO has been arguably one of the toughest in the company's history, as it has dealt with flat sales and traffic and an overly saturated fast-casual competitive field. Sam recently sat down with Scott in a Midtown Manhattan Chipotle as part of NRN's Signature Series, powered by The Coca-Cola Company, to learn more about his career, his leadership style, and what he thinks will help Chipotle become a global iconic brand. In this conversation, you'll find out why:Uncomfortable moments create positive career growthStudy the role you aspire to have Your best shot at winning is to double down on what made you special in the first place Your whole organization has to row in the same direction to get to your destinationAccurately identify your problem before you start chasing solutions CEOs are storytellers as much as they are business leadersHave feedback or ideas for Take-Away? Email Sam at sam.oches@informa.com.

Stewart Heath founded the Harvard Grace Corporation in 2010, which has since expanded into Harvard Grace Capital. HG Corporation still provides fractional C-level executive services to clients as well as general business consulting. Heath also sits on several boards, including HGC, Winsome Truth, The Shepherd's Call, and Second Chance Sober Living. In 2016, Heath was recognized as a finalist for the Nashville Business Journal's CFO Awards. Currently, Heath holds several fractional CFO positions.Heath previously held positions as COO and CFO for companies in retail, real estate, manufacturing, corporate services, entertainment, and digital media. He earned his CPA license in 1987 and has since held several senior financial and operating positions. Heath also holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Auburn University. He now runs Harvard Grace Capital, an idea that has been close to his heart for a long time, in an effort to provide stability for investors and to engage with his community. Connect with Stewart Heath: Website: https://harvardgracecapital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartoheath/ , https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-grace-corporation/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152

Turning down a $3B offer from Facebook is a bold move for any young CEO.Evan Spiegel shares how Snap's early dream was to stay independent and give its community an authentic voice, a bet that proved right.He also explains why they are now doubling down on AR glasses and why the anxiety around AI deserves far more attention from tech leaders.Guest: Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc. and Bing Gordon, Advisor at Kleiner Perkins​Connect with Evan SpiegelX:https://x.com/evanspiegel?lang=enLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-spiegel/​Connect with Bing GordonX: https://x.com/bingfish LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/binggordon/Connect with JoubinX: https://x.com/JoubinmirLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joubin-mirzadegan-66186854/Email: grit@kleinerperkins.com​Learn more about Kleiner Perkins:https://www.kleinerperkins.com/ 

State House Speaker Matt Hall's move to cancel $645 million in already-approved state funding is the political equivalent of a rug pull, and it has real consequences for projects and people across Michigan. This episode digs into what happened, why it matters, and what comes next for cities, nonprofits, and everyday Michiganders. This wasn't theoretical money on a spreadsheet. It hit projects that were already underway with contracts signed and local dollars already spent on the promise of state reimbursement. The cuts touch everything from Motown Museum improvements and the BAMF Cancer Center in Detroit to an emergency shelter in Sault Ste. Marie, RX Kids cash support for new parents, police infrastructure in Dearborn, Detroit Zoo funding, and Detroit's right-to-counsel program. To break down the facts, impacts, what could be next and what you could do about it is Steve Watson. He is a Partner and COO at Watson and Yates, a consulting firm here in Detroit that serves public sector and non-profit clients.  He knows his stuff. Formerly, Steve was budget director for the city of Detroit. His post, "Speaker Hall's How the Grinch Stole Christmas" took what I had seen in other outlets to another level with his in-depth understanding and I knew I just had to talk to him. https://watsonyates.substack.com/p/speaker-halls-how-the-grinch-stole Support the show on Patreon, get stickers: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=df538dae2e144431  

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Episode 271 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Kevelyn Guzman, Regional Vice President of Coldwell Banker Warburg, to discuss how she has reshaped one of Manhattan's most respected luxury brokerages by putting agents, not the brand, at the center of the business. With more than 20 years of experience, including her early career on Wall Street and her rise from COO to regional leadership, Kevelyn has guided teams through market crashes, major acquisitions and rapid technological change. Her agent-first philosophy, operational mindset and passion for developing talent have made her a standout voice in New York City real estate.From integrating AI to save agents time, to navigating NYC's unique co-op system, to building inclusive communities like the What Moves Her initiative, she continues to elevate agents across generations and backgrounds—especially those entering the industry without an established network.In this episode, she shares:✅ Why top brokerages must shift from brand-centric to agent-centric models✅ How technology and AI can support agents without replacing human connection✅ The strategies her agents use to stand out in Manhattan's competitive, co-op-driven market✅ How community engagement and passion projects create authentic relationship pipelines✅ What real “work-life integration” looks like for high-performing real estate professionalsThis episode is a must-listen for agents and leaders looking to grow, innovate, and build a business rooted in relationships, no matter the market.Connect With Kevelyn

What does it take to lead through chaos and come out stronger?In this episode, Bill Thompson, a seasoned COO and transformation leader, joins Sherry Winn, two-time Olympian and leadership strategist, to unpack the mindset behind thriving under pressure.Top Insights:Why real leadership begins when pressure peaks.How clarity cuts through chaos in high-stakes moments.The power of simplicity in aligning teams for disciplined execution.Tune in for a candid, strategy-packed conversation that redefines how you view pressure, performance, and purpose in leadership.

Send us a textCheck us out at:  https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/Get access to 360 FREE CISSP Questions:  https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/dzHKVcDB/checkoutGet access to my FREE CISSP Self-Study Essentials Videos:  https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/KzBKKouvWhat happens when cybersecurity meets the engine room of the business? We dig into the partnership between the CISO and COO and show how shared risk, clear language about money, and practical tabletop drills turn security into operational resilience. Ransomware, supply chain delays, and customer impact aren't just IT issues—they're revenue issues—so we map exactly how to build alignment before a crisis hits.We break down CISSP Domain 1.5 with a plain-English tour of law categories and the statutes you actually need to know: CFAA and NIIPA for unauthorized access and critical infrastructure, FISMA and the NIST standards for federal-grade security programs, and the federal modernization that centralized oversight under DHS. Then we go deeper into intellectual property: what copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets protect; how DMCA and AI complicate ownership; and how licensing and click-through terms can quietly put your data and code at risk if you don't read them with counsel.Cross-border data is now daily business, so we unpack export controls on chips and encryption, transborder data flow obligations, and privacy regimes that carry real teeth: GDPR's 72-hour notification, China's PIPL and local representation, and state laws like CCPA that mirror EU rights. The practical takeaway is a tighter incident playbook: define “breach” with evidence-based thresholds, pre-wire stakeholder communications, and use tabletop exercises to test both technical recovery and regulatory reporting.If you're studying for the CISSP or leading a security program, this is the legal-ops blueprint you can use today. Subscribe, share this with your ops and legal teams, and leave a review to tell us which regulation gives you the biggest headache—we'll tackle it next.Gain exclusive access to 360 FREE CISSP Practice Questions at FreeCISSPQuestions.com and have them delivered directly to your inbox! Don't miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your CISSP exam preparation and boost your chances of certification success. Join now and start your journey toward CISSP mastery today!

I came up with this funny phrase in a couples session and told the couple it was too good not to use in a podcast! :) Some women feel like the CEO of the home, and they are okay with that, as long as the man acts like the COO or the CTO or anything but the CFO.... The Chief Fucking Officer. If all that your wife feels that you spearhead in the home is related to your spearhead, this isn't going to make her, another three letter acronym... DTF.Join the Midlife Women's group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe if you love the DPM show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent: "Did You Change Each Other's Minds About Anything When Dating? If Not, Red Flag!"For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching from DPM, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For therapy or coaching, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tony Milne, President and COO of CredHub, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving multifamily credit landscape, credit reporting as a behavior driver, resident retention through transparency, the advantage of building credit history for tenants, and the future of rent reporting.Tony further explores various credit scoring models, such as VantageScore 4, data standards, bureau adoption, and compliance considerations that property managers should prepare for. Finally, he discusses practical ways to successfully launch and implement tools to improve overall resident satisfaction.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Tony Milne on LinkedIn, and CredHub on the company's website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager's industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.

Stephanie Ortega, COO of Promises2Kids, and two Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars -- Monica Quintero and Laura Hernandez.-- chat about creating a brighter future for foster children in San Diego County through programs such as Guardian Scholars, Camp Connect, Foster Futures, and mentoring. Guardian Scholars provides advocacy and professional development for former foster youth. The organization's holiday gift drive seeks new gifts for foster children, emphasizing the need for age-appropriate items. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

On November 7, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, will host The Asian American Foundation's (TAAF) first-ever AAPI Youth Mental Health Summit. Under the theme “Sparking Solutions Together,” the summit will convene hundreds of experts, advocates, funders, and business executives to address the urgent and often overlooked mental health challenges facing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth. From 2018 through 2022, suicide was the leading cause of death among Asian Americans aged 15–24, and the second leading cause of death among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Yet despite being deeply impacted by the nation's mental health crisis, AAPI youth remain largely invisible in the national mental health conversation, and the data needed to understand their mental health is scarce at best. To fill the gap, TAAF released "Beyond the Surface" in December 2024, the most comprehensive study to date on AAPI youth mental health, which revealed: Nearly 1 in 2 AAPI youth screen positive for moderate depression; 1 in 3 have planned or attempted suicide; Stigma, family pressure, and silence keep many from seeking help; Only 53 percent feel comfortable talking with their parents; Just 1 in 4 have accessed formal care; and 46 percent have never seen a mental health provider. Building on these findings, the November 7 summit will bring together leading experts to spark dialogue on breaking stigma, closing gaps in care, and exploring how community partners and technology are reshaping the ways young people seek and receive support.  Join us online to hear from: Midori Francis, Actor, "Grey's Anatomy" Ryan Alexander Holmes Owin Pierson, Creator and Mental Health Advocate Lisa Ling, Journalist Noopur Agarwal, VP of Social Impact, MTV Norman Chen, CEO, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) Philip Yun, Co-President and Co-CEO, Commonwealth Club World Affairs Rushika Fernandopulle, MD, Practicing Physician; Co-Founder and Former CEO, Iora Health; TAAF Board Member Juliana Chen, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Cartwheel Perry Chen,Director of Programs and Partnerships, Behavioral Health at Blue Shield of California Rachel Miller, Founder & CEO, Closegap Meena Srinivasan, Founding Executive Director, Transformative Educational Leadership Ayesha Meer, Executive Director, Asian Mental Health Collective Henry Ha, Program Director, Community Youth Center of San Francisco Anne Saw, PhD, HOPE Program Reid Bowman, MPH, CHES, Outreach & Program Manager, UCA Waves Rupesh Shah, COO of Crisis Text Line Tone Va'i, LCSW, Clinician, Samoan Community Development Center Amy Grace Lam, PhD, Chief Program Strategist, Korean Community Center of East Bay Christine Yang, ASW, Korean Community Center of East Bay Christina Yu, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, Korean Community Center of East Bay William Tsai, PhD, Associate Professor, New York University Cindy H. Liu, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, BOBA Project, Harvard Medical School Tiffany Yip, Professor of Psychology, Fordham University Quynh Nguyen, TALA (Thriving AANHPI Leadership Accelerator) Fellow   This program is presented by The Asian American Foundation and Commonwealth Club World Affairs.   For full program, please visit:  https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/archive/video/youth-mental-health-summit-sparking-solutions-together Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The primary focus of this podcast episode centers on the innovative Grillfighter, a revolutionary tool designed for optimal grill maintenance, developed by Marvin Wienberger. Marvin, who joins us as a distinguished guest, elucidates the extensive thought process and years of research that culminated in the creation of this product, which fundamentally addresses the prevalent issues associated with traditional grill cleaning methods. In conjunction with Marvin, we also engage with Will Homer, COO of Painted Hills Natural Beef, who provides critical insights into the current state of the beef market, particularly the factors contributing to elevated prices. This episode serves not only as a platform for discussing practical grilling solutions but also as an exploration of the complexities of the beef industry amidst fluctuating consumer demand and market dynamics. We invite our listeners to delve into these discussions, gaining valuable knowledge about both grilling and the economic landscape surrounding one of America's favorite proteins.Links referenced in this episode:grillfightertoolspaintedhillsbeeforegondungenessheritagesteelpinkpatterthecowboycookwestonkiaCompanies mentioned in this episode: Grillfighter Painted Hills Natural Beef Kia Heritage Steel Hammerstahl This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This week in bitcoin mining news, ERCOT sees a 266 GW of interconnection requests in 2026, IREN closed a $2.3 billion convertible note offering, and GPUs are leaving ASICs in the dust. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Ethan Vera, COO of Luxor, joins us as we dive into MicroBT's Whatsminer M70 launching into a challenging ASIC market, IREN's $2.3 billion convertible note offering, the precarious state of hashprice, Luxor's new GPU hardware sales business, the staggering 270% leap in ERCOT interconnection requests, and the controversial Cat bitcoin fork proposal aimed at filtering ordinals / inscriptions. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** - Hash price is below $40 per second - Three negative difficulty adjustments - Ercot requests leaped 270% in 2025 - 73% of requests from data centers - IREN raised $2.3B in convertible notes - M70 efficiency: 12.5 J/TH 00:00 Start 02:35 Difficulty Report by Luxor 07:26 IREN note 10:44 M70 launch 20:02 Luxor launches GPU trading 27:12 ERCOT LL requests up 270% in 2025 34:10 Cry Corner: another filter fork proposal

Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Ethan Vera, COO of Luxor, joins us as we dive into MicroBT's Whatsminer M70 launching into a challenging ASIC market, IREN's $2.3 billion convertible note offering, the precarious state of hashprice, Luxor's new GPU hardware sales business, the staggering 270% leap in ERCOT interconnection requests, and the controversial Cat bitcoin fork proposal aimed at filtering ordinals / inscriptions. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** - Hash price is below $40 per second - Three negative difficulty adjustments - Ercot requests leaped 270% in 2025 - 73% of requests from data centers - IREN raised $2.3B in convertible notes - M70 efficiency: 12.5 J/TH 00:00 Start 02:35 Difficulty Report by Luxor 07:26 IREN note 10:44 M70 launch 20:02 Luxor launches GPU trading 27:12 ERCOT LL requests up 270% in 2025 34:10 Cry Corner: another filter fork proposal

Financial Advisor, Lisa Clements from Kansas joins The Next 100 Days podcast to talk about marketing herself as a financial advisor to single women executives.Summary of PodcastIntroductions and Casual ConversationGraham and Kevin welcome Lisa, a financial advisor from Kansas City, to the Next 100 Days podcast. They engage in some lighthearted banter about topics like the lottery, buying slippers, and Lisa's dog before transitioning to the main discussion.Lisa's Background and MotivationLisa shares her journey of leaving a high-powered corporate job. She went from Silicon Valley to return to Kansas City and start her own financial advisory firm. Her focus? single women. She discusses the challenges she faced as an independent woman managing her finances. Lisa wants to provide that support to others in similar situations.Lisa's Approach and QualificationsLisa explains that she has obtained various financial certifications and accreditations. These are so she can provide comprehensive, holistic financial advice to her clients. She emphasises her desire to be a trusted "friend" to her clients. In this way, she guides them through important decisions while respecting their autonomy.Marketing and Reaching the Target AudienceGraham and Kevin provide insights on Lisa's marketing strategy. They discuss the importance of understanding her ideal client, leveraging informational interviews to shape her approach, and exploring educational webinars and content to reach a broader audience beyond her local client base.Potential Business ExpansionThe discussion explores the possibility of Lisa expanding her business beyond her initial 50-client target, potentially through educational initiatives or a virtual/online presence. Kevin and Graham encourage Lisa to consider how her passion for coaching and educating could be leveraged to help more women, while maintaining the personalized service she values.Recap and Closing ThoughtsGraham and Kevin express their appreciation for Lisa's participation and provide some final thoughts, wishing her continued success in her endeavors. They also discuss upcoming guests and topics for future episodes of the podcast.The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham ArrowsmithGraham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. He's the founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, where he introduces AI Agents that you can talk to, that increase engagement, dwell time, leads and conversions. Now, Graham is offering Answer Engine Optimisation that gets you ready to be found by LLM search.Kevin ApplebyKevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

Are you buried in the daily grind, afraid that missing one detail could wreck your team or business? Wondering how the best COOs stay energized, innovate, and avoid burnout while leading in a world that never slows down?This episode, guest host Sivana Brewer dives deep with Nick Dinsmoor, COO of Reel Axis, a fast-growing B2B marketing powerhouse. They unravel the secrets of self-awareness, delegation, and what happens when leaders brutally prioritize. You'll hear why letting your employees run side hustles sharpens your edge, how to ride the AI tsunami without drowning, and why radical candor—without the edge—still gets results.If you want to stop reacting and start driving bold operational change, this conversation drops the truth you need. Listen now to discover how top COOs avoid chaos and push their teams further, faster. Tune in or risk missing out on the real breakthroughs shaping the new COO elite.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The critical habit COOs need to ignore “the noise”—and why it's a superpower[02:16] – Why giving back is central to culture, and how it wins business in surprising ways[04:37] – How AI completely upended content marketing (and what agencies do differently now)[06:15] – When radical transparency turns toxic, and the pivot that saved a team[08:29] – Newsletters: The “outdated” tactic that's suddenly driving explosive growth[10:29] – The 95/5 rule: A marketer's secret to outlasting competitors in any vertical[21:29] – The surprising upside of having employees with side hustles[27:07] – What ruthless prioritization actually looks like for high-performing COOsAbout the GuestNick Dinsmoor is the Chief Operating Officer at Reel Axis, a leading B2B marketing agency specializing in buyer intent data and anonymous visitor identification. Known for his blend of financial discipline and creative strategy, Nick has helped scale Reel Axis through radical transparency, empowering culture, and a relentless focus on operational evolution.

Tim Conway Jr. broadcasts live from the massive Grand Opening of Cadillac of Pasadena, and the show is packed with heavy hitters. Tim kicks things off on-site before being joined by Elana Scherr, Senior Features Editor at Car & Driver, for a deep dive into Cadillac’s Blackwing performance lineup and a sneak peek at Car & Driver’s upcoming “10 Best.”From there, the guest list explodes: Dustin King, COO of US Auto Trust, stops by to talk community and Cadillac’s next chapter. Jay Leno calls in to say he’s on the way, then arrives to join Tim for classic storytelling, car culture talk, and crowd-shaking laughter. Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo drops in to welcome Cadillac officially to the city.Automotive powerhouse Jonny Lieberman brings his signature honesty and humor, while Brian Smith, GM’s Director of Advanced Design, reveals the future of Cadillac’s EV styling and design direction. Rising motorsports phenomenon Liam “The Race Kid” Nachawati shares what it’s like being the youngest talent in racing.Plus—Conway energy, live crowd moments, legendary guests, and a whole lot of horsepower highlight this special event episode from the all-new Cadillac Pasadena showroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale.To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner.This episode is powered by WelcometoTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day.” http://WelcometoTimesSquare.comThanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcastFor all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com SummaryIn this episode, Lindsey Scrase, COO of Checker, shares her journey from Google to a startup, discussing the importance of hiring for problem-solving abilities, assessing humility in interviews, and the mission of Checker in promoting fair chance hiring. The conversation also delves into the impact of AI on job security, the rise of AI fraud, and the significance of nurturing loyalty and trust within teams. Lindsay emphasizes the need for continuous learning and self-awareness in leadership, while also reflecting on the balance between personal and professional life.Takeaways- Lindsay spent 10 years at Google, focusing on scaling Google Cloud.- The interview process at Google involved problem-solving and logical thinking.- Hiring should focus on role-related knowledge and problem-solving abilities.- Assessing humility in candidates is crucial for team dynamics.- Transitioning from Google to Checker was driven by a desire for growth and impact.- Checker's mission includes fair chance hiring for individuals with criminal records.- The company invests in social causes and fair chance advocacy.AI is transforming the hiring landscape, but it also brings challenges like fraud.Continuous learning is essential for career growth in the age of AI.Success is defined by living a meaningful life, not just professional achievements.   

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Bastian Bergman, author of the insightful book, Press Play: Why Every Company Needs a Gaming Strategy. Together, they delve into the transformative power of gaming and how understanding the psychology of play can enhance engagement across various industries. Bastian, co-founder and COO of Solsten, shares his expertise in leveraging psychological insights to design experiences that captivate consumers. The discussion covers the misconceptions surrounding gamification, the importance of understanding your audience, and how brands like Chipotle and Burberry have successfully integrated gaming strategies to foster loyalty and connection. Listeners will learn how to shift their approach from compliance to curiosity, creating immersive experiences that resonate with their target market. As you tune in, reflect on how your business can harness the principles of play and gaming to create deeper engagement with your audience. This episode is essential for anyone looking to innovate and connect in today's competitive landscape. In this episode: Explore the psychology behind gaming and its relevance to consumer engagement. Learn how brands can effectively integrate gaming strategies into their marketing efforts. Discover real-world examples of successful gaming initiatives from companies like Chipotle and Burberry. Understand the importance of audience insights and authenticity in gaming strategies. Gain actionable steps for implementing a gaming strategy in your own business. Get important links, top recommended books and episodes, and a full transcript at thebrainybusiness.com/555. Looking to explore applications of behavioral economics further?  Learn With Us on our website. Subscribe to Melina's Newsletter Brainy Bites.  Let's connect: Send Us a Message Follow Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube The Brainy Business on Instagram

Most people think stress just makes them tired. But according to Dr. Scott Sherr, it can trigger what he calls the “Sympathetic Spiral of Doom”—a biological feedback loop that silently drains your energy, wrecks your mood, and sabotages your long-term health.   In this live interview, Detective Ev sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr—a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, COO of Troscriptions, and VP of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice—to reveal how modern science and ancient physiology collide in this hidden stress response.   What you'll discover: The shocking reason your body can't recover even when you “de-stress” How the Sympathetic Spiral of Doom hijacks your nervous system The cutting-edge framework of Health Optimization Medicine — and how it helps your body function the way it was designed to Simple, practical ways to break the cycle and restore balance If you've ever felt “off” no matter what you do — this episode will finally explain why.         Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Dr. Scott Sherr: Website: troscriptions.com Instagram: @troscriptions Instagram: @drscottsherr YouTube: @troscriptions  

In this episode, Donnie and Dan sit down with PestSure's COO Todd Burke and Director of Safety Linda Midyett to share what effective safety training looks like in pest companies. They share the results of their cell-free zone distracted driving initiative and cover other strategies to reduce claims, strengthen culture and lower insurance costs, helping owners build safer, more profitable operations.   Guests: Todd Burke, COO & Linda Midyett, Director of Safety, PestSure Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

Peers and Innovation – Peernovation This week on A New Direction with Coach Jay, we're diving back into a powerful idea that has only grown more relevant: Peernovation. Leo Bottary returns with the newly revised 2nd Edition of Peernovation: Leverage Peer Wisdom to Create Team Excellence and trust me… this update is not just a cosmetic refresh. It is a transformational rethinking of how people, teams, and leaders rise together. In a world where complexity increases and isolation becomes easier; Leo makes a bold case: the future belongs to the teams who intentionally harness the wisdom of their peers. This is not “team building”—this is unlocking human potential through connection. We'll explore why the most successful groups don't happen by accident—they happen by design. Peernovation challenges leaders to rethink the way they select, develop, and inspire teams. It shows why the who always comes before the what, and why the right peers can elevate performance faster than any strategy, incentive program, or motivational campaign. Leo breaks down the research behind high-performing groups and reveals the hidden habits that allow teams to become more innovative, more accountable, and more resilient. If you've ever wondered why some teams consistently outperform—even when they shouldn't—this episode will give you the blueprint. We're also going to dig into the shift from individual excellence to collective greatness—something many leaders say they want but rarely know how to cultivate. Peernovation demonstrates that peer influence is the most powerful driver of behavior and performance inside any group. When you understand how peer dynamics shape standards, culture, and outcomes, you stop “managing people” and start unleashing them. This is where the magic happens. This is where belonging fuels bravery, and where teams start to multiply their potential instead of adding to it. Join us to discover how peer-powered teams are built, how they sustain excellence, and how you can create them in your organization, your business, or your life. Whether you’re a business owner, a leader under pressure, or someone who wants to elevate the people around you, this conversation with Leo Bottary will challenge you, inspire you, and give you tools you can use immediately. Peernovation isn't just a concept… it's a movement. And tomorrow, we're going to show you how to become part of it. Leo Bottary‘s book, “Peernovation: Leverage Peer Wisdom to Create Team Excellence (2nd Edition) is insightful and gives the most fundamental and necessary components to building organizational and business groups and teams that are not only effective but will lead your business to greater growth and profitability. We all know it’s true, we can be far more creative in a group that we can be on our own.  We know that we make better decisions in groups then we can on our own. We also know that growth doesn’t happen in a silo it happens in groups and teams.  So how do we build these groups and teams so that we can be as successful as possible.  This is where “Peernovation” comes to the rescue. Peernovation is the combination of two words.  Peers, such as your colleagues and people like you, and Innovation, the creative process that helps us grow and achieve more.  We put them together to create Peernovation.  But it is not for the faint of heart.  To have successful peernovation there are some hard choices we have to make.  Such as insuring that there is absolute psychological safety, that there are value and behavior alignment, etc. The 2nd edition is a great read.  It flows well.  The new ideas added to the book are fantastic and insightful.  After reading it I also found myself trying to figure how I take my own existing teams and reestablish ground rules and better communication so that I have better Peernovation. Click here to get your copy of Peernovation Please thank our sponsors for joining us here on A New Direction Linda Craft Team, Realtors has been a partner with A New Direction since the very beginning. They are the relationship real estate professionals, and for more than 40 years they have built a reputation in the world wide real estate community as the real estate people with “Legendary Customer Service”. They understand that a home is made not of bricks, sticks and mortar, but of people and those are memories that are personal and last a lifetime.  You don’t last for 40 years in the real estate business if you don’t provide an amazing client experience and fantastic customer service after a home has sold and closed.  Are you ready to experience the Linda Craft Team difference?  Click on over to www.LindaCraft.com. and Enhance Your Audiobook Experience with Zoundy! If you're an author or narrator looking to produce high-quality audiobooks with ease, Zoundy is the ultimate tool you need. Designed specifically for audiobook creation, Zoundy delivers crystal-clear sound, seamless editing capabilities, and professional-grade production tools—all in one intuitive platform. Whether you're recording your own book or refining your narration, Zoundy ensures every word is heard with perfection. And here's the best part: As a listener of A New Direction, you get an exclusive deal! Head over to zoundy.com/jay and use the code JAY25 at checkout to unlock special savings on your audiobook production. Don't settle for anything less than studio-quality sound—power up your audiobook journey today with Zoundy! There are No Business Problems… Only Personal Problems that Infect Your Business Most Consultants Fix the Spreadsheet. I Fix the Human Who Broke It. If you are running a company of $10M+, you don't need more strategy. You have plenty of strategy. You don't need more “motivation.” You have plenty of drive. So why are you stuck? Why is the profit margin slipping? Why does everything feel like it relies on you? Here is the uncomfortable truth: The bottleneck isn’t the market. It isn’t the product. It's the psychology. And that is exactly why you hire me. 1. I Go Where Others Won't Most business coaches will look at your P&L and tell you to cut costs. I look at your leadership team and tell you to cut the behavior. Whether you are navigating a high-conflict divorce, suffering from “Founder's Ego,” or paralyzed by indecision—I don’t shy away from the personal chaos. I build a blast shield around your business so the personal storm doesn’t sink the ship. 2. I Don't “Guess”—I “Profile” I am a Behavioral Strategist. I don’t operate on gut feeling. I use deep behavioral diagnostics to see exactly why your team is failing. Example: I recently found a “COO” hiding inside a client’s Marketing Department. We didn’t hire an expensive executive; we just realigned an existing employee based on her psychological profile. Result: 100% execution rate. 3. I Turn “Mindset” into “Millions” “Psychology” sounds soft until you see the math. I recently worked with a Founder who was psychologically attached to a “global footprint”—expensive offices and servers he didn’t need. The “business” advice was ignored. It took a Behavioral Intervention to break that attachment. The result? We saved $3 Million annually and brought investors back to the table. The Bottom Line: There are no business problems. There are only personal problems that infect your business. If you want a cheerleader, hire a coach. If you want to unlock the millions trapped behind human friction, hire a Strategist. Check out my case study on LinkedIn Hey book lovers!  Would you rather read or listen to a book?  Well, here is your chance to listen to books and a FREE 30-day trial. Now you can get your FREE 30-day trial and other discounts by using going to www.audibletrial.com/AND

In January, Kecia Steelman became one of the most powerful executives in beauty.  After more than a decade at Ulta Beauty in positions like COO and head of international, she stepped into the president and CEO role with an uphill battle ahead of her.  That's because sales at Ulta tumbled during the 2020 pandemic, and despite an uptick in 2021, year-over-year sales had been steadily falling for nearly three years. She took over as CEO in January, and by March, she unveiled her Ulta Beauty Unleashed comeback plan — and in just 11 months, her strategy has paid off.  As part of her vision, Steelman expanded Ulta's e-commerce and product assortment with a new online marketplace, led the acquisition of U.K. specialty beauty retailer SpaceNK, expanded internationally into Mexico and the Middle East, and shepherded a shop-in-shop breakup with Target, all while dramatically improving revenue. Sales at Ulta Beauty have been on a continuous upward swing since Steelman took over as CEO in January. In May, the retailer reported 4.5% net sales growth. This doubled to a 9.3% net sales spike, reported in August, and the company nearly tripled that growth in last month's earnings report.  Host Lexy Lebsack sat down with Steelman to unpack her first year in charge and look ahead to 2026 (16:50). But today's episode also celebrates Glossy 50, our annual award list honoring business leaders, changemakers and insiders behind the beauty, wellness and fashion industries. Steelman's interview is a special Glossy50 preview with the full list publishing next week.  But first, Lebsack is joined by co-host Emily Jensen to break down the news of the week. This includes the novel launch of a new "bedtime fragrance" from the U.K. sleep-solution company This Works. The brand is known for its pillow spray and body oil, which include ingredients such as lavender and magnesium, but this week it expanded into fine fragrance designed to be applied before bed to improve sleep. Lebsack and Jensen also discuss the newest spokesperson for Estée Lauder-owned M.A.C. Cosmetics, pop star Chappell Roan, and the mixed response from her fans online. In addition, they analyze an unexpected collaboration between The Gap and beauty brand Summer Fridays, which includes clothing but not beauty. And finally, the duo discusses the latest moves in the supplement space, including Sephora's rollback of the category from its selection, and a buzzy new launch from the co-founder and former CEO of Allbirds.

Parenting “complex kids” is… a lot. ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, emotional dysregulation, big feelings, big talents, and a million moving parts. It's no wonder so many parents end up feeling like exhausted, overwhelmed “Supermoms” (or dads) who are doing everything for everyone and still wondering why it's not working.In this episode, Theresa sits down with Diane Dempster, co-founder, coach, and COO at Impact Parents, to talk about what it really means to raise complex kids in a neuro-informed way. Diane shares her story as a self-described “recovering yelling mom,” how coaching transformed her parenting, and why our kids' brains don't always respond to the typical parenting formulas we're handed.Together, they unpack:Why strategies like “1-2-3 Magic” often don't work consistently for kids with ADHD and executive function challengesThe difference between neurodiverse and neurodivergent, and why stress and overwhelm can make any brain look “neuro spicy”How to think in terms of realistic expectations (including the “3–5 year delay” in executive function)Diane's ACTION model and “relationship-first” approach to parentingA live coaching example using Theresa's real-life dinner time struggles with her four ADHD kidsYou'll also hear practical ideas for transitions (like getting kids off screens and to the dinner table without constant meltdowns), why collaboration matters more than control, and how to support your child's agency without abandoning them to figure it all out alone.If you're parenting a complex kid and have ever thought, “Why does this work one day and not the next?” or “Why can't we just have a normal dinner?”, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. ❤️Support the showVisit theresalearlevine.org to get Theresa's Book, "Becoming More Me: Tapping into Success - Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom" and receive the private sessions for Free!Becoming More Me with Theresa Lear Levine features conversations that Make the Never-Ending Journey of Becoming one you Want to get Present for & Enjoy! Theresa shares her struggles with trauma, anxiety & ADHD, and how nervous system regulation, EFT & Hypnotherapy, took her past her breaking point and into an embodied life of calm, clarity & confidence.Kindle, Audible & Paperback on AmazonCommunity:https://www.skool.com/becoming-more-me-communityBegin your transformation:gamechangingconversation.com Thanks for Listening! Please Leave a Review!Join the Email list:https://theresalearlevine.org/subscribeIG:instagram.com/theresalearlevineEmail:theresa@theresalearlevine.comWebsites:www.theresalearlevine.comwww.becomingmoreme.com...

In Part 2 of our interview with Dusty Gulleson, CEO of eResources, we explore how value-driven project discovery helps teams make better decisions, prevent waste, and build software that actually supports the business. Dusty goes deep into prioritization, budgeting, revenue-generating processes, and why discovery is essential for steering both startups and large enterprises toward meaningful outcomes. About Dusty Gulleson Dusty Gulleson is a founder who never set out to build a large company—he simply followed the work, served people well, and let loyalty drive the growth. After leaving a COO role that didn't fit, he waited tables, picked up freelance web projects, and gradually built what is now eResources, a 100+ person organization spanning strategy, branding, IT services, cybersecurity, SaaS automation, and offshore teams. Born in Indonesia and now leading four thriving divisions, Dusty has grown the company without hype or outside funding, relying instead on relationships, trust, and consistent delivery. With five acquisitions under his belt and recurring revenue across industries like housing, higher education, and public health, his leadership philosophy centers on people, clarity, and service. Whether in a boardroom or a bourbon tasting room, Dusty approaches every conversation with the same question: "Where do you want to go, and how can we help?" Why Value-Driven Project Discovery Matters Many organizations want to move fast, but not necessarily in the right direction. Dusty explains that teams often fixate on long feature lists instead of business value. Value-driven project discovery flips that conversation by asking: What outcome are you trying to achieve? This shift helps clients focus on what matters most instead of chasing nice-to-have ideas. "Everyone's looking at the finish line, but no one is asking what the starting line really looks like." Using Value-Driven Project Discovery to Find True Priorities Dusty combines the 80/20 rule with the MoSCoW method to identify what the project truly needs at launch. Clients frequently bring big ideas, but through value-driven project discovery, his team uncovers the 20% that delivers 80% of the impact. The Must-Haves rise to the top naturally when tied back to real outcomes. Cutting Through Data Bloat One recurring obstacle is data collection bloat—requests to capture everything "just in case." Dusty highlights how the value-driven approach clears away unnecessary data points so teams can focus on action-driving information. This reduces complexity, speeds delivery, and saves money. Budget Reality Checks Dusty emphasizes that constraints are real and useful. Budgets shape scope, timelines, and phases. Instead of forcing everything into a fixed number, focusing on value helps teams see what is truly feasible. Often, clients don't understand how misaligned their vision and budget are until the story is mapped out clearly. Identifying Golden Processes Using Value-Driven Project Discovery Golden processes—the steps that generate revenue or sustain the business—are central to prioritization. During value-driven project discovery, Dusty helps clients identify the processes that keep the company moving. Once those are defined, secondary ideas naturally fall into later phases. "Your golden processes determine where the first dollars must go." Value-Driven Project Discovery and the Chapter-One Mindset Big visions don't require big bang releases. Dusty encourages a chapter-one approach: start small, deliver one valuable win, and build momentum. A $100 improvement today may pave the way for a $1,000 investment tomorrow. This phased approach reduces risk and increases adoption. Applying Value-Driven Project Discovery to Grow Without VC Funding Dusty's entrepreneurial journey is a testimony to value-driven thinking. He grew his company to 100+ employees without venture capital—using time, grit, SBA vehicles, and strategically acquired businesses. Value-driven helps guide decisions about where to invest and when to scale. Overcoming Crisis Through Value-Driven Project Discovery During the 2008 financial crisis, Dusty leaned heavily on value-first thinking. Cash froze, clients paused payments, and vendors struggled. Instead of panicking, he relied on relationships, transparency, and careful evaluation of what mattered most. Value-driven project discovery helped him make decisions grounded in clarity rather than fear. How Value-Driven Project Discovery Builds Better Relationships At its core, discovery is a relationship-building exercise. Clients don't just need developers—they need partners who understand their story, their challenges, and their business realities. Dusty reminds us that consulting is as much about people and process as it is about technology. Lessons for Founders Dusty closes with important advice for new founders: learn to talk to people, listen with empathy, and understand their story. Tools and platforms matter, but only after you fully grasp the problem. "People want to be heard. When they're heard, you can actually solve their problem." Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. 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Most C-suite executives resist group coaching. They think it's beneath them. That they need one-on-one attention. That the cool kids don't do groups. But here's what they're missing: The executives landing fastest aren't going it alone - they're in rooms with other sharp leaders who push them, connect them, and amplify their momentum. Group coaching isn't about splitting attention. It's about multiplying force. The hidden math of going solo One coach. One perspective. One set of connections. Versus: One coach + 10-15 C-suite peers from different industries + guest experts + cross-pollinated networks + collective negotiation intel + real-time market intelligence. That's not diluted support. That's exponential leverage. In this episode: Why the job market playbook from 10 years ago (or even last year) is obsolete The real reason networking doesn't work - and what to do instead How LinkedIn went from "nice to have" to non-negotiable visibility engine Why referrals make up less than 10% of applications but 40% of hires The hidden talent economy: roles created for people before they're ever posted What separates executives who land in 60 days from those still searching at month 9 The power of micro-networks (clusters) over massive, generic connections How to build your own digital power circle in 3 steps Who should NOT be in a group program (and why that matters) A real transformation Before: A 20-year healthcare executive. Over a decade at one company. LinkedIn follower count: under 1,000. No active presence. Outdated job search strategies. No idea how to navigate the new hiring landscape. Then: Joined Portfolio Rocket's group coaching program. Learned to build a voice on LinkedIn. Showed up authentically. Shared vulnerable stories (like iPhone rules for her daughter). Connected with peers across industries - education, design, marketing, advertising. After: 14,000+ LinkedIn followers. A viral post picked up by Angela Duckworth. Global reach. Podcast invitations. A negotiation expert from the cohort coached her through her package. Introductions to Oprah's network within 24 hours. And a career ecosystem that breathes, responds, and remembers. That's not luck. That's the compounding power of being in the room where it happens. Timestamps (0:00) - Intro (1:17) - Why Cece joined group coaching after 10+ years out of the job market (5:00) - The first piece of armor to drop: building a voice on LinkedIn (8:11) - Why job searching today is fundamentally different than even a year ago (10:50) - The hidden job market and roles created before posting (14:30) - Networking is dead. Clustering is alive. (16:40) - Times Square vs. the Sahara Desert: where do you want to be? (19:03) - How to tap into micro-networks and digital power circles (21:28) - The exponential effect: classmates become colleagues, friends, connectors (22:00) - The intangibles: mindset, structure, guardrails, and optimism (25:08) - Who should NOT be in a group program (26:30) - October: 5 people landed. November: still counting. The takeaway Your next role isn't waiting in a job posting. It's being shaped in a conversation you're not part of yet - with people who don't know your name. Unless you're in the room where it happens. Group coaching isn't a compromise. It's a catalyst. Stop going solo. Start going exponential. About Cecilia Aviles Cecilia Aviles (Ceci) is a healthcare executive and nurse leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership roles - from nurse to manager, director, VP, COO, and CEO - at large health systems and federally qualified health centers. She holds an MBA and is passionate about patient experience, quality care, and developing the next generation of healthcare leaders. Cecilia is a fierce advocate for authenticity, transparency, and lifelong learning. Connect with Cecilia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliaaviles/ Subscribe to Career Blast in a Half

Ever wonder why most companies struggle to scale real culture as fast as they grow? What if the right blend of purpose, freedom, and radical alignment could make your team unstoppable?In this Fan Favorite episode, Cameron Herold sits down with Kshitij Minglani, co-founder of Mindvalley Quests and serial entrepreneur, to unpack the proven playbook behind building a revolutionary “cult-like” workplace where high-performers thrive, politics die, and radical innovation flourishes. They explore OKRs that spark action, mantras that force clarity, remote team magic, and how Gen Y talent fuels explosive, sticky growth. You'll hear mind-blowing lessons on hiring, self-driven learning, and operational rhythm that you won't get in any MBA.Listen now, because the pain of missing these atomic insights is real: most companies will burn out, fragment, or plateau if they skip what you'll learn here. This is your exclusive shortcut to building a thriving team before you get left behind.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The real secret to “Second in Command” chemistry and why skillset complement matters more than ego[00:03:33] – How Mindvalley went from selling meditation courses to teaching 10 million people a year[00:07:00] – Proven tactics to attract Gen Y talent from 54 countries—bootstrapped, not VC-fueled[00:09:45] – Why career pages, values, and strategic interviews pull “cult-like” high performers (and kill politics)[00:12:16] – The radical power of OKRs, failing 50%, and how competition keeps teams sharp[00:16:14] – Outward thinking and self-driven learning: fueling growth with global hackathons and TED talks[00:18:05] – How “OODA Loops” from the military weaponize CEO-COO alignment[00:21:05] – The epic failures: when Mindvalley ignored customers and missed the subscription revolution[00:29:09] – Minimum Viable Product mentality—shipping fast, fighting perfection, and keeping teams hungry[00:35:08] – How Lifebook and conscious parenting keep remote teams human, connected, and loyalAbout the GuestKshitij Minglani is the Co-Founder of Mindvalley Quests, a global leader in education and personal growth, serving millions from 54 countries. Known for his mastery in scaling startups, building culture-first organizations, and strategic innovation, he's been behind some of Mindvalley's most explosive pivots. Kshitij specializes in operations, growth, and high-velocity hiring, giving him unique authority for COOs and aspiring leaders alike.