Podcast appearances and mentions of Dallas Regional Chamber

 Marissa Jarrett is currently the Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer at 7 Eleven. She's also a two-time graduate from the McCombs School of Business, obtaining both a BBA in Finance and an MBA in Marketing. She also received a BA in Spanish.   Among her many accolades and roles, she is currently a member of the Dean's Advisory Council for the McCombs School of Business. She is also a member of the Executive Committee for the Dallas Regional Chamber and the Dallas Museum of Art. In this lively conversation, host Firdous Khezrian speaks with Marissa talk about her upbringing, her approach to innovation and creativity, and the lessons she's learned as a student of both UT and of life. 

How did a Certified Public Accountant launch and scale his recruitment business from the ground up? In this episode, you will hear about Troy's journey in starting and growing his search business! Troy shares the hurdles he faced and his strategies to overcome them and thrive.   Troy is the President of Benchmark Search Group in Dallas. He founded the company in 2018 after working at one of the Big Four accounting firms and more than a decade with one of the largest national recruiting firms.    Troy has built Benchmark's reputation as a trusted advisor for sourcing and recommending the right accounting talent, specializing in direct hire placement, executive search, and temporary staffing for accounting and finance professionals.    Episode Outline and Highlights [02:02] How Troy got into recruiting and was almost fired in his first 90 days. [08:00] Winning Best Place to Work for Working Parents. [11:57] Key challenges in Troy's journey of building his own business. [21:44] Time tracking exercise to improve efficiency while focusing on value-adding activities. [24:00] Hiring a VA and fostering an environment where your team members are proactive. [33:09] Doing things differently to improve the training component. [42:40] Troy shares insights on what he had learned while running his search firm. [50:01] Troy's three most important metrics in running a search firm.   Overcoming Showstoppers When Launching a Search Firm   How a successful search firm owner started his journey is always interesting. Most often, launching your recruitment business can be extremely challenging! Even if you are an excellent recruiter, running your own business is a different ball game; nothing can fully prepare you for it. Troy shared his journey from being a solo entrepreneur to building his own team. Below are the takeaways from the challenges he had, and I am sure you will be able to relate if you are already running your own recruitment business:   Starting as a solo entrepreneur: Troy knew he needed to hire, but it took him nine months to hire his first employee. Slow initial growth: His hiring process was slow, which resulted in impediments. However, Troy focused on hiring top producers from other firms who were looking for a better culture fit, enabling him to build a core team over time. Lack of infrastructure or processes in place: When he started to scale, Troy realized he didn't have enough infrastructure or processes to support his growth. He established SOPs and initiated training programs to create a more scalable structure. Trying to do everything: Troy became a bottleneck as he felt he needed to get involved in everything. He struggled with the need to control all aspects of the business. He eventually learned to delegate and focus on higher-level activities.   Fostering a Proactive Team Environment for Virtual Team Members   A good sign of a great team is when your members come to you and ask to take stuff off your plate rather than you having to reach out and delegate the tasks. This behavior describes Troy's team, especially his virtual assistants. How do you foster a proactive team environment with a virtual team?    Troy fosters a proactive team environment, even with onboarding virtual assistants, by treating them as integral members of the team rather than just freelancers. He emphasizes the importance of full integration, where the VAs are not just completing tasks but are actively involved in the business. An example is when his first VA quickly took on leadership responsibilities and even helped onboard a new marketing VA while he was away, demonstrating trust and empowerment.   Another approach is to ensure that the VAs are involved in the company's operations and goals, which fosters a sense of ownership and commitment. This approach allows them to proactively take on tasks and support the team, contributing to a strong and cohesive work environment despite the physical distance and different time zones.   Troy's Top Three Metrics in Running a Search Firm Metrics and KPIs are not there to micro-manage your team but rather guide them in ensuring that they are prioritizing tasks that contribute to your organization's bigger objectives. I wanted to know Troy's take on the three most important metrics to measure his team's success. He gave a straightforward response: “Recruiters have to have at least, ten interview screens... And then six client interviews in a week... If you end up with three a week, you're going to end up with one to two placements a month. And so there's a scaling factor to that. Then, on the client side, there are at least two meetings with clients every single week. And then that will be five to eight also interviews a week.”   Troy Ashby Bio and Contact Info Troy Ashby, President and Founder of Benchmark Search Group, founded the company in 2018 after working at one of the Big Four accounting firms, in addition to more than a decade of experience working with one of the largest national recruiting firms. With more than 20 years of professional service experience, Troy has built Benchmark's reputation as a trusted advisor for sourcing and recommending the right accounting talent, specializing in direct hire placement, executive search, and temporary staffing for accounting and finance professionals. Troy is responsible for overseeing business development and talent acquisition along with P&L responsibility, marketing, and operations.   Troy's greatest joy comes from encouraging and helping others, personally and professionally. He has a genuine passion for people, developing long-term relationships while working to make a lasting impact in the Dallas Fort Worth community – Troy takes a servant leader attitude to heart and delivers excellence every day. He has a proven track record of building teams, creating culture, and empowering associates, clients, and candidates to win!   He has a passion for developing long-term relationships in both business and his community. He has been actively involved in various professional and civic organizations around DFW chairing committees or serving on boards including the Richardson Family YMCA, The Family Place, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce. He is a graduate of Leadership Dallas and Leadership Richardson and has also been an active volunteer in March of Dimes, Genesis Women's Shelter, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He has been a guest speaker for multiple professional associations including the Risk Management Association (RMA) Young Risk Management Association (YRMA) and the Dallas Society of CPAs. Troy has also been cited in industry publications such as the Journal of Accountancy as an expert source   Troy received both his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from Oklahoma State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and previously worked in public accounting at Ernst & Young, Arthur Andersen, and Whitley Penn. He and his wife Cayce have two children, Owen and Claire. Troy places a strong emphasis on family which is why he has built a strong internal corporate culture for his employees, centered around a workplace that has been designated as a Best Place to Work for Working Parents for multiple years.   Troy on LinkedIn Benchmark Search Group website link Benchmark Search on Facebook Benchmark Search on X (Formerly Twitter) Benchmark Search on Instagram Benchmark Search on YouTube   People and Resources Mentioned Clockify Asana The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday   Connect with Mark Whitby Get your FREE 30-minute strategy call Mark on LinkedIn Mark on Twitter: @MarkWhitby Mark on Facebook Mark on Instagram: @RecruitmentCoach   Subscribe to The Resilient Recruiter   If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take two minutes to leave a review. Your review is greatly appreciated because it helps us attract a bigger audience and help more recruiters.  

Dale Petroskey, President & CEO, Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

When it comes to life science innovation in DFW, Kelly Cloud has a front row seat to it all. Kelly is the vice president of life sciences at the Dallas Regional Chamber, the organization that champions economic growth and development in the North Texas region. She shares the innovation happening with biotech companies, the future vision of the region's economic growth, and what they are doing to foster and recruit companies in life sciences and biotechnology ecosystems.  Please visit the Dallas Regional Chamber at https://www.dallaschamber.org Please visit the DFW Economic Development Guide at https://lifesciencedfw.com/ Please visit Innovate Fort Worth at https://www.hscnext.com/

Dale Petrosky, CEO, Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

John Olajide, CEO, Axxess Healthcare joins KRLD's  David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Admiral William H. McRaven, who served as the ninth commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command and organized the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, spoke at the 2024 Dallas Regional Chamber's annual meeting last week. Photo: United States Navy Vice Admiral William McRaven testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill June 28, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Admiral William H. McRaven addresses the Dallas Regional Chamber at its annual meeting last week.

Admiral William H. McRaven addresses the Dallas Regional Chamber at its annual meeting last week.

Michelynn “Miki” Woodard serves as President and CEO of Texas Women's Foundation. A 25-year business and social- impact veteran, she is a respected national voice who has dedicated her career to championing equity, cultural diversity and social justice. As the leader of one of the largest women's funds in the world, Miki works alongside a talented group of multicultural and multigenerational leaders to drive Texas Women's Foundation's enduring focus on its mission – to raise funds for statewide research, advocacy and grantmaking to unlock economic and leadership opportunities for Texas women and girls. Since its founding 37 years ago, the organization has awarded $57 million in grants and programs, including $43 million since 2011. In addition, the Foundation's assets of over $40 million are invested in its innovative 100% mission-aligned gendered portfolio providing both financial returns and social benefits to women and girls. Miki brings to her role at Texas Women's Foundation a long history of working across industries and geographies leading multimillion-dollar equity, cultural diversity and social justice impact investments, philanthropic programs and advocacy initiatives. Most recently, she served as Head of Social Impact, Diversity and Inclusion for Bad Robot Productions, Inc., and Senior Advisor of the Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams Family Foundation. In 2016, Miki co-founded The Artemis Agency, one of the first 100% women-led social impact agencies, partnering with high-profile celebrities and influencers to execute sustainable social impact strategies and social change initiatives. Prior to that, she was President and CEO of the multimillion-dollar non-profit charitable foundations of two high-profile television celebrities, where she led national programs and advocacy efforts benefitting children and families. During her tenure as Vice President, Philanthropy at JCPenney, Miki managed a $30 million global corporate giving portfolio and oversaw disaster relief, volunteer programs, grant administration, employee hardships, corporate sustainability, and military affairs. Before that, she served as Managing Director for Be the Change, Inc., organizing coalitions of non-profits, social entrepreneurs, policymakers, private sector leaders, academics and citizens to address national issues. Miki began her career as an executive with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), working as a philanthropic advisor to prominent celebrity clients. A passionate philanthropist and volunteer, Miki is a board member for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Community Coalition, Dallas Regional Chamber and The Challenger Foundation. She is a founding board member of The Papa John's Foundation and sits on the Trust for Public Land (TPL) Black History and Culture Advisory Board. In addition, she is a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council, International Women's Forum and Chief, where she is part of a community of c-suite leaders. For more information visit www.marcyllecombs.com

Avi Kahn joined the Hilti Group Executive Board in January 2020, with responsibility for Asia and the Americas. Prior to that role and at time of recording, he was Hilti North America's operations as president and chief executive officer, overseeing businesses in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Guam. Prior to this role, he served as president of Hilti Canada. Kahn holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, Information Technology from The Interdisciplinary Center and a Master of Business Administration, International Business from Bellevue University. He joined Hilti in 2004 as a territory sales representative for construction in San Francisco. From there, he was promoted to regional manager for San Diego and Hawaii. In 2008, Avi took on greater responsibility as the Chicago-based West Great Lakes division manager. In January 2011, Avi took an international assignment when the organization named him president of Hilti Canada. Kahn is active with the Dallas Regional Chamber, serving as a member of the board of directors and executive committee, as well as chairing the international task force. He is involved with several charitable organizations including serving as a foundation board member of Children's Health of Dallas, a pediatric health care organization, and was on the Habitat for Humanity Canadian Leadership Council. Avi is a member of the ownership advisory group of the Dallas Stars hockey team. Since 2017, he is a Catalyst CEO Champion for Change. Avi Kahn resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with his wife Maryann and their two sons, Ethan and Adam.

Dale Petroskey President, CEO of Dallas Regional Chamber talks to KRLD's David Johnson.

"Building Scale: Insights from MAPP's EVP Bradley Tassin" - Join us for an enlightening episode with Bradley Tassin, Executive Vice President of MAPP. With a 17-year tenure at MAPP, Bradley brings a wealth of experience in various aspects of commercial construction, including preconstruction, project management, quality control, and more. Covering diverse project types from office to petrochemical facilities, he brings a unique perspective. A Baton Rouge native and LSU graduate, Bradley is a LEED Accredited Professional and actively involved in multiple industry organizations like ICSC, ULI, TEXO, and the Dallas Regional Chamber. Stay tuned for key insights that make this episode essential for those in the construction industry.

Today on Building Scale we are joined by Bradley Tassin.  Bradley serves as the Executive Vice President for MAPP. He is well-versed in the commercial construction industry having served in many roles during his 17 years at MAPP including preconstruction, project management, quality control, safety, accounting, and business unit leadership. He has experience with a variety of projects including office, industrial, healthcare, retail, interiors, banking, restaurant, entertainment, laboratories, and petrochemical facilities.A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Bradley received both his Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Master of Business Administration degrees from LSU's E.J. Ourso College of Business. He is also a United States Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional. Bradley currently serves on MAPP's leadership committee and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter, TEXO, and the Board of Advisors for the Dallas Regional Chamber.As we talked with Brandley we learned about a few very key points that make this episode a must listen:MAPP is hyperfocused on data analytics to give their customers the best possible outcomeMAPP is hyperfocused on making sure that they have "Happy Mappies" and are doing all sorts of amazing things for their teamMAPP is leading the way with different technologies and they are truly thinking differently than most companies.So tune in and listen to this great conversation!Would you like to connect with Bradley?  You can just email him at btassin@mappbuilt.com Connect with the Justin & Will:Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration:Managed IT Services & Support In Chicago, IL |LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migrationFacebook: Spot MigrationYoutube: Spot Migration

Tim Gingrich, along with his team at Edelman and his clients at Dallas Regional Chamber, recently picked up a couple of trophies at the 4A's Jay Chiat Awards. Silver in the Healthcare category, bronze in the Regional category. In this interview, Tim takes us through the thinking behind the initiative that sought to get over 600,000 North Texans vaccinated and why capitalism played a key role in the messaging. You can find Tim here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timgingrich/ ** The Sweathead Do-Together will take you through ten hours of strategy conference October 18-20, 2022. The Sweathead Strategy Accelerator is 4 weeks of lively strategy training and starts Oct 25, 2022. Find out more at http://www.sweathead.com. **

“Let me tell you how I got to the Whitehouse”   We had the honor and privilege to sit down with Dale Petroskey. When you've been President Ronald Regan's Press Secretary, The President of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Vice President of National Geographic, and now the CEO of the #1 Chamber of Commerce in the country, how do you stay hungry? Well, Dale has the answers and experiences to share on this episode of “Timeout with Leaders.” Dale is currently the President and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, one of the largest and most established business organizations in the state of Texas, representing 800 unique member companies and now the #1 Chamber in the country. The DRC works to strengthen the business community by attracting companies and talented workers from around the world, improving education, advocating for pro-growth public policies, and enhancing the quality of life for all in the Dallas Region. When Dale talks, you listen was the mantra of this episode. Dale dropped some valuable knowledge and we are so grateful for the hour we got to spend with him.

Dale Petroskey shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for the Dallas Regional Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode187 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Holman Brother Memberships Sales Solutions holmanbros.com App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/cmi Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West, LLC theizzywest.com

Dale A. Petroskey, the president and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, talks to David Johnson about being recognized by industry peers, remote work, and the number of companies that have moved to the area.

Gary is currently serving as the Senior Director of Community Impact, Equity, and Public Affairs at VisitDallas. In this role, Gary is responsible for developing and fostering relationships with community partners, stakeholders, elected officials, chambers of commerce, state and national associations as they relate to hospitality and the travel/tourism industry. Additionally, he leads the organization's government affairs, and works with local, state, and national associations to protect and advocate for policy directly related to keeping Texas a welcoming destination for all. His experience includes more than twelve years at the City of Dallas, including the Dallas Zoo, Office of Arts and Culture, and the office of the Mayor and City Council. Gary is currently the Chair of the North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce and serves on the board of directors at the Dallas Regional Chamber and 24HourDallas. In September 2021, he was appointed as Co-Chair of the Dallas Mayor's Anti-Hate Advisory Council.visitdallas.orginstagram: @fallingoutlgbtqpodWebsite: fallingoutlgbtq.comtwitter: fallinglgbtq

Dale A. Petroskey, President & CEO, Dallas Regional Chamber joins KRLD's David Johnson about Caterpillar's move to Irving, Texas and how that will affect their business.

Investors are wondering if inflation is slowing yet and whether they can open their eyes and breathe again.  In this episode of

The market has offered an interesting ride in recent days. Couple that with woes of negative GDP and the Fed's promise to hike interest rates. It's not surprising that investors are wondering if they should expect more market volatility in the days ahead. In this episode of

Episode #65. This week on the podcast I am thrilled to talk to Gillea Allison. Gillea is the president of D Magazine Partners, responsible for advertising revenue, partnerships, and marketing for the D brands. She also oversees the People Newspapers division. She previously held roles as director of marketing for the company and associate publisher of D Home.  Before moving back home in 2016, she managed and grew Blue State Digital's key nonprofit, advocacy, and brand accounts and technology suite partnerships in New York.  She has also held roles in political campaigns and was a brand marketer for Method Soap. She's currently an Executive Board member of Dwell with Dignity and the Coalition for a New Dallas, and in the Dallas Regional Chamber's Leadership Dallas Class of 2020. I loved this conversation so much. We talk about Gillea's experience and role as a manager, the importance that therapy has played in her life, motherhood, and how D Magazine came to be. I learned so much from this conversation. Can't wait for you to listen! Connect with Gillea: Website Instagram Connect with Lupe: Website Instagram

With a war in Ukraine, staggering inflation, and the talk of recession, investors are concerned about the state of the market. In this episode of

Investors are wondering what to expect in the market now that Russia is making moves. In this episode of

In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Heer and Latosha Bruff from Dallas Regional Chamber. Jessica Heer is the Senior Vice President, Regional Marketing and Talent attraction. She leads the Dallas Regional Chamber's regional marketing initiative to attract businesses and talent to the Dallas region. Latosha Bruff is the Senior Vice President of Community Engagement. The two talk about the Dallas Regional Chamber Women's Business Conference held on March 8, 2022. They share some insights on how they came to work at Dallas Regional Chambers, The theme for this year's DRC women's business conference, Shesurgence. In this episode, you'll hear about the speakers, and the flavor they will bring to the event. The speakers include Diana Trujillo, Mission Lead Mars 2020 Perseverance, and Jess Huang, Partner, Bay Area McKinsey. Tune in to learn more about this and more exciting topics! Episode highlights [02:52] The Dallas Regional Chambers Women's Business Conference [03:12] How Jessica and Latosha came to work at Dallas Regional Chamber [09:28] The theme for this year's women business conference, She Surgence [11:35] The great recession that hit women hard in the past two years [11:58] The speakers and the flavor they will bring to the event [16:32] Where the conference will be held [20:48] Women looking to scale their small businesses to medium or large businesses [23:29] The promo code for the event is "Winning" [24:55] The rapid questions Notable quotes “This is the time for the woman.” “Women shift economic power because we don't just get money and keep it to ourselves but go out to the community and spread it.” Resources Links DRC Women's Business Conference drcevents.orgwbc use code "Winning" for a discount on up to two tickets https://www.dallaschamber.org/events/womens-business-conference/ This episode was sponsored by the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce. About the Sponsor of this episode: Women's Business Conference is consistently one of the most dynamic, engaging, and exciting events in the Dallas Region. Tuesday, March 8, 2022, conference marks the 24th year, bringing together regional executives and young professionals who will convene for a day of celebration, encouragement, and critical thinking with influential speakers and leaders. The 2022 program falls on International Women's Day with a focus on the resurgence, reinvention, and resiliency of women. The DRC is excited for keynote sessions featuring: Jess Huang, a driving force behind McKinsey's Women in the Workplace, who will highlight the data-driven insight on women's progress in Corporate America and how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll; and Diana Trujillo who will share her story of exploration and ascent from Colombia to Mission Lead on the Mars Perseverance. The program will also include: Presentation of the YPL ATHENA® award to Alexis A. Clark at Hilti and ATHENA® Award to Alfreda Norman at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. An exciting marketplace with local founders, presented by Frost. We'll feature a community of Dallas Region creators and entrepreneurs. Each diverse organization highlights a unique mission or product. Enjoy exploring their wares, be inspired by their mission, and support their work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/winningseason/support

Branding a Business and Your Life Bio: Stylishly overcoming adversities is nothing new for Jasmin Brand. As an award-winning marketer, serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Her Texas, the first statewide organization and platform for women that live, work and do business in the state of Texas, Jasmin's journey towards success has not been a perfect one. However, her ability to continuously rise above life's obstacles and fail forward has equipped her with the big wins, bold ideas and innovative tools needed to help other businesswomen build sustainable brands in challenging times too. Jasmin is also the co-founder of The Start, a creative agency specializing in culturally rich content and experiential events. She brings close to a decade of executive experience in tech-driven, marketing strategy and digital publishing. Passionate about creating opportunities for others, Jasmin's community service includes: Executive Board: Southern Methodist University, Dedman College; Vice President, Executive Board: 24HourDallas; Board of Directors: Per Scholas Some of Jasmin's professional accolades include: Minority Business Leader of the Year Award presented by the Dallas Business Journal; First recipient of the Young Professional Leadership; ATHENA Award presented by the Dallas Regional Chamber and KPMG; Techweek 100 Talent Cultivator Award; Best of the Best in PR/Marketing by Examiner.com; 10 Texas Women To Watch In Media, Houston Urban Media Jasmin recently released her first book, Pretty Girls Have Options: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Hot Brand in Unpredictable Times; a modern blueprint to personal branding for professional women.

This episode features Dale Petroskey, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dallas Regional Chamber, who is joining us to talk about his full career, how Dallas Regional Chamber is used as a force for good and how businesses were able to bounce back from the COVID-19 lock down.

Being a curious and creative learner has set Valerie apart from becoming an accomplished leadership coach and professional speaker.For the past 20 years, Valerie's career has taken her to many different countries and to work with people of many cultures. She's worked for Up with People, the international leadership program, the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Hyatt Corporation in roles focused on public relations, training, recruitment, and leadership development.In 2018, she launched into entrepreneurship as the CEO of her company, Connect to Joy, LLC. Her thought‐provoking questions and unique strategies empower people from all walks of life. Her group workshops and one‐on‐one sessions are designed to go beyond concepts and data points, to shine a light on what has heart and meaning. While her delivery is fun, engaging and playful, attendees report breakthroughs in achieving meaningful goals, transforming relationships, and communicating with confidence. Whether in a one-on-one session, delivering a keynote, facilitating a breakout or participating in a panel discussion, Valerie exudes wisdom, curiosity, and joy.In this episode, you will learn: What it means to have a deeper connection with a colleague or employeeWhat sparks Valerie to speak about bringing joy to diversityWhat servant leadership means to ValerieHow organizations should look to fix underlying causes of problems vs. symptoms Quote from the show - ‘‘The more I embraced that part of me, which was so natural already, the better results I got, the more compliant people were ironically, because they were willing to go above and beyond sometimes in places, in ways, that were uncomfortable.'' About the host: Amy Lynn Durham is the Founder of Create Magic At Work™ and a Spiritual Intelligence Coach. Amy has spent years in the corporate world successfully managing hundreds of employees for private and publicly traded companies. Amy designed Create Magic At Work™ to bring a variety of services and strategies to aid in supporting healthy leaders & workplaces through: Private Coaching - 3 month 1:1 Spiritual Intelligence ExperiencesSpeaking Internationally about Ways to Support & Create Healthy Workplace CulturesExperiential Workshops & KeynotesIn her spare time, you can find her spending time with her Cavapoo Mr. Bingley, journaling, doing yoga or trying to master stand up paddle boarding with her boyfriend.Connect with Amy: LinkedIn WebsitePurchase her book, Create Magic at Work Connect with Valerie:WebsiteLinkedInInstagram

How can following your instincts when presented with the challenges of new strategy, new technology, and inequality in the workplace create an opportunity that transforms the business landscape of a city? How can collaboration take you further than sole pursuits and grow your business exponentially? And how can you take what you've built and do even more for others? Listen as our guest shares with us how she went from a respected teaching career to fearless entrepreneurship, fighting through decades of chauvinism and constantly evolving technology to become one of the most influential women in the state, changing attitudes and providing opportunities for women in Texas and beyond. Valerie Freeman grew up in Houston, Texas, and became a teacher at El Centro College in Dallas, Texas, where she wrote the first curriculum and taught the first classes that trained people to use word processing technology. In 1982, Valerie started a business called WordTemps to train and place people into technology jobs, which eventually became Imprimis Group. In 1985, she founded the Dallas chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Valerie and three partners started Texas Women's Ventures in 2005, the first venture firm that invested solely in women-owned businesses, and have just completed their third fund, raising and investing $20M. Valerie also help found ANSERTEAM, a woman-owned national staffing firm. She has been honored as one of the 25 most influential women in business by the Dallas Business Journal, is a Former Girl Scout Woman of Distinction awardee, and received the Athena Award from the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce. Valerie has earned places in the Dallas Business Hall of Fame, Tech Titans Hall of Fame, and the Women's Business Enterprise Hall of Fame.  Valerie has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in business education from the University of Houston, and currently lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, her college sweetheart. Bigger Than Business is the show where you'll discover real-world stories of business owners living their purpose. You'll encounter men and women all over the world who draw strength from understanding why they do what they do and how they remain true to that purpose through the ups and downs every business owner will face. www.thecapitalchartroom.com

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Talking with Nathan Mellor is Valerie Hope, Strata Certified Trainer, Leadership Coach, Professional Speaker, and CEO of Connect to Joy, LLC. Valerie is a curious and creative learner, which has set her apart in becoming an accomplished leadership coach and professional speaker. Valerie is also an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.For the past 20 years, Valerie's career has taken her throughout North America, Latin America, and Europe. She's worked for Up with People, the international leadership program, the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Hyatt Corporation in roles focused on public relations, training, recruitment, and leadership development.As a world-traveler, Valerie has developed and transformed leaders throughout Latin America, North America and Europe to become more conscious, connected, and creative. Valerie is a native Spanish-speaker from the Republic of Panama. She loves Latin dancing, playing tennis and she claims Dallas as her home. She has the cowboy boots to prove it.

Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall CEO of the Dallas Mavericks President & CEO, Marshalling Resources Consulting Retired AT&T SVP-Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer Cynt Marshall has been a dynamic force for inclusion and diversity within the Mavericks organization and over a 36-year career at AT&T. When Cynt was hired as new the CEO of the Mavs in March 2018, she set her sights on a culture transformation. Her vision was for the Mavericks organization to become the NBA standard for inclusion and diversity, and brought transparency, trust and her values-based leadership style that evolved the company culture in her first 100 days.  Prior to her joining the Mavs, Cynt founded Marshalling Resources, a consulting firm specializing in Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture Transformation and overall optimization of people resources. Upon the company naming its first Chief Inclusion Officer in June 2017, Cynt worked with The Dow Chemical Company to develop and implement a strategy for institutionalizing an inclusive culture. Cynt’s notoriety began many years ago as a young Officer at AT&T and grew exponentially when she served as Senior Vice President – Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer at AT&T. There she was responsible for identifying and developing leaders, aligning employees with the company’s vision and priorities, overseeing major business unit HR support, performance development, employee engagement, skills transformation initiatives, EEO and Affirmative Action. In March 2020 and several times prior, Cynt was selected as one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in Corporate America” by Black Enterprise magazine and named to Ebony magazine’s 2016 “Power 100” list. In 2014, industry analysts and members of the press conferred on Cynt the HR Executive of the Year - Best in Biz Award. For her efforts on behalf of the people of North Carolina, in 2013 Cynt received the prestigious Leadership North Carolina Governor’s Award, which honors just one citizen each year for lifetime achievements. Cynt graduated from the University of California-Berkeley with degrees in Business Administration and Human Resources Management and holds four honorary Doctorate degrees. She has chaired a variety of non-profit boards and is currently on the board of Dallas CASA, Dallas Regional Chamber, Texas Women’s Foundation, Texas 2036, T.D. Jakes Foundation, and a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC). She is also on the Board of Directors of BGSF Staffing and Blinktbi, Inc. The fourth of six children, Cynt grew up in Richmond, California, and lives in the Dallas area. She and her husband, Kenneth Marshall, have four adult children.

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get started and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Shawn Storer, SHRM-SCP, Vice President of Human Resources at Dallas Regional Chamber. How did Shawn get started in his career? What led him to leadership in HR? When did Shawn “find his lane” in his career? Who are some of the mentors that have helped shape Shawn's career? How has music and arts been instrumental in developing Shawn's leadership? How does Shawn define leadership? What is creative leadership? What are some strategies Shawn shares to create more influence in workplace? What does Shawn share about changing our space to be more creative? What is a practice Shawn shares to help in his everyday leadership? What advice does Shawn share for others about passion and purpose? …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions. Interview resources: My Favorite quote from Shawn: “I find happiness in the intersection between helping people grow, connectivity, and creativity” Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnstorer/ Visit Shawn's website https://shawnstorer.com/ Shawn's Book recommendation: The Emperor's Handbook by Marcus Aurelius https://www.amazon.com/Emperors-Handbook-New-Translation-Meditations/dp/0743233832 Find Bruce's Book “Find Your Lane” https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Lane-Change-Career/dp/0692865632 Find Bruce Waller's Leadership Journal “Milemarkers” https://www.amazon.com/MILEMARKERS-Year-Journey-Bruce-Waller/dp/0578496941 Do you need relocation support for your next household goods or commercial move? Visit Armstrong Relocation https://www.armstrongrelocation.com/ Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane podcast and more!

This episode features Fred Perpall, CEO of The Beck Group. Fred leads the company's domestic and international design planning, real estate consultancy and construction business. Known for his creative mind and innovative thinking, he brings a highly energetic and communicative style to everything he does. He has served on numerous boards and executive committees, including the Dallas Regional Chamber, the Dallas Citizens Council and The Carter Center.

Considered the second biggest esports hotspot in the country, the Dallas-Fort Worth region is the perfect intersection of sports, tech, and sports business in general. Eric Griffin believes that after industry giants like OpTic Gaming, compLexity Gaming, Team Envy, and Mavs Gaming have chosen the region as headquarters, opportunities have multiplied for gamers, teams, educators, and corporations. Eric Griffin is the Managing Director of Research and Innovation at the Dallas Regional Chamber. Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Southern Methodist University, and a Master in Public Policy in Environmental Policy, and a Master of Environmental Management Resource Economics and Policy, both from Duke University. One of his jobs at the Chamber is to leverage sustainable economic development based on innovation. In this episode, Eric kindly talked about the growth of the esports and gaming industry in Dallas and how that impacts the community financially, on an educational level, and socially. He spoke about the Chamber's concerns about how gaming and esports can help develop young people and create career opportunities. Dallas Regional Chamber: https://www.dallaschamber.org/ Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-jerome-griffin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/docspitsfire06 Or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/docspitsfire06/ Dr. Marc's Masterclass is part of the Esports Futuri Podcast Network. To see all of our shows, visit: https://EsportsFPN.com

If you work in HR or in Relocation, join my conversation today with Aaron Florez, President of Victory Relocation, and Annie Corolla, Director of Talent Acquisition at the international design firm HKS in Dallas, TX.  They both understand the unique challenges of moving to a metropolitan area that’s the size of Connecticut! Aaron's primary focus is apartment locating in addition to services that a relocated employee needs before, during and and after they move to a new city. He has built his relocation company on personal service that makes all the difference in an employee's transition to a new city., but unfortunately isn't always delivered. I admire Aaron and Annie's understanding, passion and efforts to ensure relocated talent find "home" in a city as large as the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex! Join our conversation as we discuss: Why #SayYesToDallas (shout out to the Dallas Regional Chamber!) The importance of connecting employees with the RIGHT agent Partnering with the RIGHT resources when relocating talent Serving as the client's "first friend" in a new city The importance of food in the home search! Including the spouse/partner in the process The value of empathy and someone who personally understands the challenge of starting life over in a new city Protecting a company’s financial investment in talent Relocation's impact on the WHOLE family Ensuring the real estate AGENT fits the CLIENT’s needs Understanding relocation as a LIFE change--not just a change in location Shout out to Plus Relocation's Video In Their Shoes

Tosha Herron-Bruff and Jared Fitzpatrick from the Dallas Regional Chamber join Dirt Work to discuss the role that the business community plays in the development of our cities. Catch up on Past Episodes of Dirt Work!

What are your thoughts on the affordability crisis? (Healthcare)

Valerie Hope is a CEO/Leadership Coach/Professional Speaker. Being a curious and creative learner has set Valerie apart in becoming an accomplished leadership coach and professional speaker. Her winning combination features engaging with individuals and groups to empower them to discover, develop and contribute their talents to the planet. For more than 20 years, Valerie has worked for the international leadership program, Up With People, the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce and Hyatt Corporation in roles focused on public relations, training, recruitment, and leadership development. In 2018, she cartwheeled into the world of entrepreneurship as the CEO of her company, Connect to Joy, LLC. Her clients comprise organizations such as: Headington Companies, Mujeres de HACE (Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement,) Enaxis Digital Consulting, Women's Hospitality Network, The Bank & Trust, Bed Bath and Beyond and Southwest Airlines. Valerie received her executive coaching certification from University of California - Berkeley, where she serves as an assistant professor. She holds a B.A. in Public Relations and Spanish from the University of Alabama. She is a native Spanish-speaker from the Republic of Panama. She loves Latin dancing, playing tennis, and she claims Dallas as her home. She has the cowboy boots to prove it.

Valerie Hope is a CEO/Leadership Coach/Professional Speaker. Being a curious and creative learner has set Valerie apart in becoming an accomplished leadership coach and professional speaker. Her winning combination features engaging with individuals and groups to empower them to discover, develop and contribute their talents to the planet. For more than 20 years, Valerie has worked for the international leadership program, Up With People, the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce and Hyatt Corporation in roles focused on public relations, training, recruitment, and leadership development. In 2018, she cartwheeled into the world of entrepreneurship as the CEO of her company, Connect to Joy, LLC. Her clients comprise organizations such as: Headington Companies, Mujeres de HACE (Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement,) Enaxis Digital Consulting, Women's Hospitality Network, The Bank & Trust, Bed Bath and Beyond and Southwest Airlines. Valerie received her executive coaching certification from University of California - Berkeley, where she serves as an assistant professor. She holds a B.A. in Public Relations and Spanish from the University of Alabama. She is a native Spanish-speaker from the Republic of Panama. She loves Latin dancing, playing tennis, and she claims Dallas as her home. She has the cowboy boots to prove it.

Last week, Dawn Moore and Dale Petroskey, President & CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, discussed the "New Normal" in Dallas from real estate and business perspectives in a Facebook Live stream. Blair Moore Raggio moderated the conversation.

Elizabeth Caudill McClain graduated in 2014 with a Masters of Education. Today, she the Managing Director of Higher Education & Workforce at Dallas Regional Chamber. Connect with Elizabeth: Linkedin | Twitter

In this episode, we talk with JASMIN BRAND who is an entrepreneur, community change agent and a thought leader in media, culture, brand strategy and startupsTHOUGHT #1Does Your Audio Match Your Visual?THOUGHT #2Reality is Always Kinder than the Stories We Tell About It - Byron Katie CONNECT:Website: JasminBrand.comFacebook: Jasmin BrandInstagram: @JasminBrandLinkedIn: Jasmin BrandTwitter: @JasminBrandBRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:"Hold Me Now" (Thompson Twins) - YouTubeBerkshire Hathaway - BerkshireHathaway.comSummer Brand Camp (Black Box Intelligence) - TDn2k.comNew York Times- NYTimes.comTex-Mex - WikipediaThe Start - JasminBrand.coDallas Business Journal - BizJournals.comExaminer - WashingtonExaminer.comRick Astley - RickAstley.co.ukInstagram - Instagram.comRick Springfield - Jessi's Girl - YouTubeUnwind Live - Kpcc.orgTay Zonday - TayZonday.comIsaac Tigrett - Isaac-Tigrett.com"Profersonalization" - mix between Personal & ProfessionalJason Seiden - JasonSeiden.comDoritos - Doritos.comCOVID-19 - CDC.govThe Work (Byron Katie) - TheWork.comIP (Intellectual Property) - WikipediaCatholicism - WikipediaHinduism - WikipediaMuslim - WikipediaBuddhism - WikipediaChristianity - WikipediaAtheism - WikipediaHard Rock International – HardRock.comThoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.comCertified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.comBlack Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.comCannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.orgKeppler Speakers - KepplerSpeakers.comBig Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT KeelJASMIN BRAND'S BIO:Jasmin Brand is an entrepreneur, community change agent and a thought leader in media, culture, brand strategy and startups.She is the founder of The Start, a creative agency and digital publisher specializing in culturally rich content and experiential events. She brings close to a decade of executive experience in tech-driven, marketing strategy and digital publishing to the Texas media landscape and recently served as CEO of the region’s first platform dedicated to the Dallas-Fort Worth startup scene.In late 2019, she joined Dallas-based startup Unwined Live, a social platform and media agency dedicated to re-imagining the food, wine and travel industries using technology. She is an investor and currently serves as head of global marketing and strategy.Some of Jasmin’s accolades include:Minority Business Leader of the Year Award presented by the Dallas Business JournalFirst Ever Recipient of the Young Professional Leadership ATHENA Award presented by the Dallas Regional Chamber and KPMGTechweek 100 Talent Cultivator AwardBest of the Best in PR/Marketing by Examiner.comLeadership Dallas Alumni10 Texas Women To Watch In Media, Houston Urban MediaJasmin launched Her Texas, the first ever digital ecosystem for women who live, work and play in Texas.

Have you been wondering how COVID-19 is affecting Dallas businesses? If a college education is still valuable during a pandemic and recession? Or if there are resources available for those who recently lost their job? Camille Ehlers joins us again as co-host as we explore these questions with Elizabeth Caudill McClain of the Dallas Regional Chamber. Resources discussed on the show: https://sayyestodallas.com/jobs/displaced-workers/ www.dallaschamber.org  www.sayyestodallas.com 

On today's show, TREC's Young Guns chat with Dallas Regional Chamber President and CEO Dale Petroskey about leading our city's business community through the COVID-19 pandemic as well as fascinating career, which has taken him through Capitol Hill, National Geographic, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and DFW. --- If you’re listening to us for the first time, please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app and follow TREC on social media. -Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treccast/id1438048995 -Subscribe via SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas -Susbcribe via Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/treccast -- Follow The Real Estate Council on Social Media -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealestatecouncil -Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRECDallas -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trecdallas/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-real-estate-council -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-GkSGoJOltGV34Yt83GRA

In this episode, Dale Petroskey, President and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, joins Paul Corliss to talk about how the chamber has had to pivot during the coronavirus pandemic. Petroskey said the chamber has focused on communicating with its membership during these challenge times. The Chamber has also created a new employment campaign and job board in partnership with the Dallas Citizens Council and Downtown Dallas, Inc. to help laid off or furloughed workforce get back to work.

We’re back with another CRE executive roundtable as our experts from around the region talk about the state of the hotel and coworking sectors and prognosticate the rate at which companies will continue to look at DFW as a prime destination for relocation. Special thanks to Dave Johnson of Aimbridge Hospitality, Tom Sutherland of Cushman & Wakefield, and Mike Rosa from the Dallas Regional Chamber for leading our discussions. The Real Estate Council Website: https://www.recouncil.com TREC Coronavirus Web Resource: https://www.recouncil.com/coronavirus Subscribe to TRECcast -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treccast/id1438048995 -SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas -Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/treccast The Real Estate Council Social Media -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealestatecouncil -Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRECDallas -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trecdallas/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-real-estate-council -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-GkSGoJOltGV34Yt83GRA

Life in the Leadership Lane with Bruce Waller Guest Jessica Heer, SVP Talent Attraction and Leadership, Dallas Regional Chamber Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week we are talking to Jessica Heer, SVP Talent Attraction, Dallas Regional Chamber How did Jessica get started in her career? Who are Jessica's mentors and why? What is “Say Yes To Dallas” campaign, how did it get started and why are companies saying yes? What are some common leadership practices Jessica uses to stay focused everyday as a leader? Accelerating with Jessica! Dallas Regional Chamber www.dallaschamber.com Say Yes to Dallas Resources www.sayyestodallas.com Connect and Follow Jessica on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-heer-445a1b4/ Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane!

Laura Dickey, the CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Pit, says that the initial stages of reopening are not at all profitable for businesses. They are simply taking the steps , trying to figure out this new way forward and to demonstrate to potentially leery customers how businesses are going to try to keep them safe. This is sort of a trust-building exercise. It is also an exercise in planning and managing a supply chain, without knowing what demand is really going to look like.Carol Roehrig explains how Covid-19 will totally change how we work. She expects many more people to start working hybrid shifts---some at home, some at the workplace. She says workplaces will be configured differently to minimize face-to-face arrangements. She says this likely means the cubicle will make a big comeback, probably with taller dividers.Planning for the office of the future could mean more cubicles, screens between them, anti-microbial laminate desk tops, fewer conference rooms, better use of space, more distance between employees, and standing meetings in the conference rooms so attendees can maintain distance from each other. Angela Farley, COO at the Dallas Regional Chamber, says a survey from member companies shows they are planning less travel, more work from home flexibility, less attendance at large gatherings, even single-person elevator rides. She also predicts that economically...there is a thought that we might not be back to 'neutral' (basically---where we were before all this) for another two years.

The Dallas Regional Chamber has started a new initiative to connect workers displaced by the COVID-19 crisis to thousands of available jobs and they’ve brought on one of the most well-known Dallas Cowboy players to help.

NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith has been named an ambassador to the Dallas Regional Chamber, and is helping those who've lost jobs due to COVID-19 find jobs again. 

KRLD CEO Spotlight with Dale A. Petroskey, President & CEO, The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC)

Valerie Freeman is the Founder and CEO of a group of specialized companies whose services include staffing, search, outsourcing, project management and consulting. The companies operate under the brand names Imprimis Group, BravoTech, Freeman+Leonard and ANSERteam and operate all over the U.S. Over the years, the companies have been named to the Inc.500/5000, Dallas 100, WPO Fast 50, and Cougar 100 (Univ. of Houston). Recently Valerie was named to D CEO’s Dallas 500 Business Leaders, Power 50 women in Dallas by the Texas Diversity Council, Prism Award from the Council for Inclusion in Financial Services and in past years has also received the Tech Titans Community Hero Award, Women of Distinction Award from the Girl Scouts, Maura Award from the Dallas Women’s Foundation, Athena Award from the Dallas Regional Chamber, and WBE of the Year Award from the Women’s Business Council of the Southwest. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alliance of Technology and Women, and the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dallas Business Journal for her work with Women in Technology. She was an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. She was also inducted into the Women’s Business Enterprise Hall of Fame. She is also a founder and serves on the Investment Committee of Texas Women Ventures and is the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Prime Women Media. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support

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Texas is the second-largest state economy in the United States and if it were a country it would be the 11th largest in the world. Although it produces more oil than any other state in the US, Texas is rapidly becoming known for renewable energy and a vibrant tech sector. Professor John Doggett at the University of Texas at Austin explains just what Texas is doing right. At the same time, the state retains a lot of its tradition, as Elizabeth Hotson finds out at the Texas State Fair. And Sarah Carabias-Rush at the Dallas Regional Chamber explains why people are coming to Texas, and what it could mean for the state. (Picture:The "Big Tex" sign of the Texas State Fair in Dallas, Texas. Picture credit: Elizabeth Hotson.)

Avi Kahn leads Hilti North America’s operations as president and chief executive officer, overseeing businesses in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Guam. Prior to this role, he served as president of Hilti Canada. Kahn holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, Information Technology from The Interdisciplinary Center and a Master of Business Administration, International Business from Bellevue University. He joined Hilti in 2004 as a territory sales representative for construction in San Francisco. From there, he was promoted to regional manager for San Diego and Hawaii. In 2008, Avi took on greater responsibility as the Chicago-based West Great Lakes division manager. In January 2011, Avi took an international assignment when the organization named him president of Hilti Canada. Kahn is active with the Dallas Regional Chamber, serving as a member of the board of directors and executive committee, as well as chairing the international task force. He is involved with several charitable organizations including serving as a foundation board member of Children’s Health of Dallas, a pediatric health care organization, and was on the Habitat for Humanity Canadian Leadership Council. Avi is a member of the ownership advisory group of the Dallas Stars hockey team. Since 2017, he is a Catalyst CEO Champion for Change. Kahn resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with his wife Maryann and their two sons, Ethan and Adam.

On today's show, Zach sits down with Jorge Corral, Accenture's Office Managing Director for Dallas/North Texas. He speaks about his experiences as a first-generation professional and what fuels his passion for Latinx representation in the STEM fields, and he also shares three points of advice for Latinx professionals.Connect with Jorge on LinkedIn and Twitter!Search open positions at Accenture.com.Check out Accenture's Inclusion and Diversity Index!Connect with Accenture on the following platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter, IG, Facebook, YouTubeTRANSCRIPTZach: What's up, y'all? It's Zach with Living Corporate, and look, if you didn't hear the last time or the last time before the last time, I gotta share something with y'all, okay? Living Corporate has partnered with Accenture to feature some of their most experienced black and brown North American managing directors to share their journeys. My hope is that you check these out and you peep the links in the show notes to learn more about each of them, including our next guest, Jorge Corral. Jorge Corral is the Accenture office managing director for the Dallas/North Texas region. He is the global lead for Accenture's sourcing and procurement business for the products industry and also leads Accenture's Southwest retail practice. Hold on. So look, he got both of these places, right? He got both of 'em, okay? Jorge serves as a senior business advisor to many senior global Fortune 500 executives and has helped a wide variety of large retail and consumer goods companies to drive top-line growth and to improve their profitability through transformational change. He has spoken as an expert at various retail, shared services, inclusion and diversity, and procurement conferences. He is a board member of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and the Dallas Regional Chamber. Jorge was recently profiled in the D CEO Magazine list of the most powerful business leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth. Listen, the most powerful business leaders. Not the most powerful Latinx business leaders, not the most powerful leaders of color. One of the most powerful business leaders period, okay? Check that out. Sound Man, go ahead and give me them air horns for that right there. [air horns sfx] You know what I'm saying? And no disrespect to the--you know, making sure that you have the specifications around identity, but what I'm saying is he's just cold, right? He's just--he's that guy, okay? [laughs] In 2018, Jorge was recognized as one of the top minority business leaders by Dallas Business Journal and was also a finalist for D Magazine's 2018 Latino Executive of the Year. With that being said, the next thing you'll be hearing is the interview I had with Jorge Corral.[pause]Zach: And like I said right before the break, we have Jorge Corral with us. Jorge, how are you doing? Welcome to the show.Jorge: Thank you. Thanks for having me, Zach. It's a pleasure.Zach: Man, it's a pleasure all mine, trust that. So, you know, I just want to go ahead and just give a little bit of cheers--[children applause sfx]--for the fact that you're here. We appreciate that. For those of us who don't know you, would you mind sharing a little bit about yourself?Jorge: Yeah. My name is Jorge Corral. I'm the Dallas office managing director at Accenture, which means I lead an office of more than 2,000 people in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, and my job is to really bring the services of Accenture and everything Accenture has to offer to solve business problems for our Dallas clients. And it's also about connecting Accenture more broadly to the DFW community. I also work in Accenture's management consulting practice, helping companies transform their businesses in different ways. I studied engineering and have two graduate degrees in mechanical engineering, and I also have a master's in business administration. And on a personal level, I have four kids and a wonderful wife. I was raised in a large Hispanic family in California, in Southern California to be specific. I was raised with five awesome siblings in a very large extended family, and frankly I think that's what set me up for success in the world I live in now, in consulting, because at the end of the day consulting is all about relationships, and I certainly learned plenty about relationships and relationship skills growing up in a big extended family.Zach: That's incredible. So, you know, you're talking about the fact that you came from relationships, and then that--and like you said, that translates into the relationships you now manage, not only internally within your Dallas office, but also externally in your community building and relationship building, which we're gonna talk about today. But, you know, you had a bunch of flexes within your bio. You talked about your professional background. You talked about your educational background. You talked about your family. You know, I can't really say congratulations on every single thing 'cause, you know, we only have, like, 30, 45 minutes, but I can drop some air horns. So let me just go ahead and--[air horns sfx]Jorge: [laughs] You are too nice. Thanks.Zach: No, no, it's not a problem at all. Now, in an interview with The Business Journals last year, you talked about better integrating the Accenture Dallas office with the Dallas community, and you expounded on some corporate partnerships that you helped build and amplify. Can you share more about the role of influence and relationships that they play in an executive position, particularly as a member of the Latinx community?Jorge: Yeah, I mean, I--I'll share to begin with that I like to live by one of the principles I learned from many people along the way, including my parents, and that's I really believe we're all responsible for making the world a better place, today and for the future. So for me, I personally didn't get to where I am by accident. I got a lot of help, directly and indirectly, along the way, and I recognize that many people broke a path so that I could have my opportunities. So I'm happy to find a way to give back, and in my Accenture role, you know, I'm really lucky and truly fortunate to be able to give back in different ways. So an example, over the last couple of years I've been able to join the board of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, and two years ago, we, Accenture, were able to commit to being the presenting sponsor of their Social Innovation Accelerator program. That really helps accelerate and mentor new non-profits that are providing support for our communities in different ways and solving problems that are around education, income, and health for our DFW community. So I've also been able to speak to Latinos on various platforms is another thing that I've had the opportunity to do, and that's both internally and externally. So internally as part of the Hispanic-American employee resource group leadership and externally at places like the University of Texas-Arlington's Center for Mexican-American Studies, where I've gotten just a lot of reward from being able to mentor Hispanic youth with a lot of promise. And I also have had the chance in the local community to serve on different panels, and one of the panels that I'm able to serve on from time to time is, you know, where we bring in 200+ middle school and high schoolers, and I just share some of my life stories and my life experiences up on the stage. And it's less about the story I tell you and more about sometimes when you're young, just looking up on the stage and seeing somebody that looks like you, sounds like you, that alone makes things possible. So I'm happy to give back in whatever way I can.Zach: Jorge, that's all facts. You're absolutely right, you know? It's interesting, because for me, you know, I thought about getting into consulting, and I--for me, I didn't even know it was something possible until I was in college and I just happened to see a black man who told me he worked at Accenture. And I was like, "What is--" You know, "What is that?" Right? And it went from something, you know, abstract and kind of esoteric to something actually very practical and possible, right? So 100% agree there. And speaking a little bit more about sharing your story, right? You came from humble beginnings as a son of Mexican immigrants. So not only you are a first-generation corporate professional, you're also a first-generation American as well. So what do you think are some experiences that are exclusive to first-generation Americans of color, and what advice do you have for those who are also the first in their family to really enter corporate America?Jorge: Well, I'll say that's a big, big question. I'll share my--I'll share my life story and a little bit about myself in hopes that, you know, some of that would--people could relate to it and maybe get something out of it. So I would just say that I feel really lucky and privileged in my background, because I'm part of a connected, large, loud, proud, loving, bilingual, bi-cultural family, and for me that is--I can't imagine a different life for myself. And for me I was very lucky 'cause I had very good role models. Like a lot of immigrants, my parents had an ambitious vision and were willing to put in a lot of hard work and invest the bulk of their lives so that their kids could have big, big opportunities. My parents were big, big into education as the way to advance us, and they sacrificed a lot for me. And, you know, in a lot of ways they didn't just talk about it, they lived it. So I'll tell you a quick side story. My mom went back to college at age 40 when I was 12 years old with six kids at home and a part-time job. So, you know, you can't imagine a better role model, right? And I also had smart, ambitious siblings who helped me too. So, you know, I've been really lucky in a lot of ways with my family life, and I'm also really grateful 'cause I've got a lot of help from different mentors along the ways in different ways and different ones over time. People helped me as I went through my education. People helped me as I entered the workplace and continue to help me, and I've been lucky to navigate the workplace because a lot of times--a lot of times you just don't know, and if you're first-generation and you're learning as you go, a lot of times you just need a little help with navigating. And, you know, we talked about before with sometimes just seeing somebody out there that's done it before that looks like you is helpful, but it's also--and it's also helpful for people to just give you a little bit of coaching along the way and tell you--maybe it's just a little nugget of information, maybe it's just a little bit of support, but all of those things kind of add up to a lot. So I would just say--when you ask me some of the different things, I'll just share a couple. First, I do think you need to be willing to work hard and also be willing to adapt to new things when you're going through experiences new. So if you're first-generation, things are new, and you just have to adapt and be flexible, and it's hard to be at first, so you just need to try to do your best to be the best you can, and then learn fast in terms of school, work, whatever. And then, as I mentioned, just get help along the way and really ask for help. And then second, I think you have to be tenacious, and maybe sometimes even a bit stubborn, and not let things get in the way, 'cause there's times when maybe you get frustrated or discouraged, but one thing I learned from my parents was not to give up, and I think it's a strength of our culture and just the immigrant culture in general.Zach: Man, I love that, and I--you know, it's interesting, because, you know, you're talking about immigrant culture, and you keep alluding to your family--and I love that, Jorge. That's so dope. You know, Living Corporate really is a space for black and brown professionals in the workplace, but transparently--I'm just keeping it a buck with you, right? Like, we have had some challenges in engaging minorities that are not a member explicitly of the African diaspora, right? So, like, what advice would you have for how black and Latinx professionals can be better allies and supporters for one another in the workplace? I mean, is there any--one, of course, any insights you have directed to that, but then have you had any experiences within your ERG on how you work with other ERGs at Accenture and how y'all practice community or allyship there?Jorge: Yeah. I mean, I think I would just begin by saying a lot of people of color--people of color share some experiences. Not all experiences, but a lot of experiences. I think we all would agree that we need a diverse world where everyone participates and feels included, but I think we all know that that's not always the world we live in. And it's hard to feel successful when you feel excluded. So I do think that while different groups are different in their own way, many of the experiences are similar, and there's a lot to learn from each other, and we all need to help each other. I would say in my life I've learned, and maybe had to learn, that everyone is different in their own way, but when you're a kid--you know, when I think back on it, on my childhood, when you're a kid you just want to fit in and not be different, and that follows you in different ways throughout your life, but I would also say that over time you grow and you learn, and I've learned that what makes you different is really what makes you special. But even today, I mean, if I'm being honest, if I'm being real with you, at times I find myself in situations where I look and sometimes feel different from everyone else, and when I do I remind myself that everyone, regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you look like, sometimes feels isolated, excluded, removed, alone, and it's simply a shared human experience. But it feels very--very personal. So in those moments I need to get past it, and so we all need constant reminders and maybe some help to remember, particularly if you're a person of color. So, you know, at Accenture I'm fortunate to work at a place, at a company, that's a leader in the market around inclusion and diversity, and we spend a lot of time collaborating across the African-American and the Hispanic-American ERGs so that everyone can learn from each other. We have summits together, and I like to think we share pretty well and help each other.Zach: [Flex bomb sfx] Just a light Flex bomb. Nothing too crazy. I love that. You're absolutely right, right? Like, when you--and the reason why I ask is because I think it's easy for us, in our differences, to sometimes, like, huddle up, and then in those huddles we then create, like, factions, and we kind of miss the point, right? Like, ultimately, all of us--while, yes, the experiences are not uniform by any means, we have a lot of shared experiences, and it's in those experiences that really should create some empathy that we have for one another. And I--you know, and I think that's really, really powerful. So you're passionate about Latinx representation within STEM, and you've alluded to some of that at the beginning when you talked about yourself a bit. What fuels your passion in this space?Jorge: Yeah. I mean, I'll just--I reflect on my life and, you know, unfortunately, many times in my life I've been one of the few or maybe the only Latino in many work, school, and professional situations, and I'm encouraged because over time I like to think it's gotten better, and now when I look at the people we're recruiting into Accenture, there's more people that look like me, and there's more people that come from diverse backgrounds. But it's not enough, you know? We're not there yet. And rest assured we'll continue to push for better representation, more diversity, more equality, et cetera, and it's important because we know when it comes to STEM that STEM jobs are one of the fastest-growing segments with a lot of opportunity, and STEM businesses are also influencing our society, but when you open up a business or tech magazine you still see very few Latinos, and as I've said, for us to grow and solve our world's problems, we need everyone to be included. So yeah, I think it's really important. I think STEM's really important, and for me, having a STEM education has helped me in many ways and I think opened the door to many of the opportunities that I have. So I want that for my community and for our extended communities.Zach: I love that, and if you could give three points of advice to Latinx professionals--just three big ones, 'cause I know you have a ton of experiences and insight and just points of success and things that you've done, but if you could boil all of that into, like, three nuggets, what would they be?Jorge: I'll give you three that come to mind, and I think these would probably change if you ask me tomorrow, or they may be nuanced or different a little bit, but I just think--the first one I would say is something I try to remind myself, and that's "just think bigger." I think we all limit ourselves. We limit ourselves in, you know, our day-to-day lives. We limit ourselves in our long-term goals, and I think we all just need to remember to think bigger. You can do more than you think you can. I think--I shared earlier one of the big things that I've learned and live by is just to be tough and keep going. Sometimes just being stubborn and having a goal and just keep pushing for it is the important thing. Just be tenacious. And then finally I would just say remember to give back as you advance your life, as you advance your career. I think we all have a responsibility to help others and to give back in whatever way you can. Those are three that come to mind for me.Zach: I love it. Thank you so much, and those are really powerful, so I appreciate that. And of course this has been incredible, and I just want to thank you again for taking the time and speaking with us today. Before we let you go, do you have any parting words or shout-outs?Jorge: No. I mean, I agree. It's been an incredible experience. I appreciate it. I thank you for having me. It's been really a pleasure to spend time with you today, Zach, and I appreciate the opportunity. Thank you.Zach: Hey, man, thank you. The pleasure is all mine, and we definitely consider you a friend of the show and would be honored to have you back.Jorge: Thank you.Zach: All right, peace.

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