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In this month's episode, the team covers a recent CDC report on the prevalence of Alpha-gal Syndrome, the latest research investigating potential repellents for bed bugs, and new data on the visual attraction cues for stable flies. We're joined by special guest Jay Swann, owner of Appalachian Pest Control! Click HERE to learn more about NPMA's Executive Leadership Program and how to apply!  Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!  Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!  

The team dives into new survey data exploring how prepared municipalities are to respond to rodent outbreaks, the how multifamily residents feel about German cockroach infestations and efforts to control them, and a new study assessing if two medically important tick species can survive indoors. We're joined by special guest, Breanna Neerland, ACE with Kwik Kill Pest Control! Check out NPMA's Executive Leadership Program for more details on the program discussed in this episode.  Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!  Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, host Dan Bucherer sits down with the elected presidents of the AFSA Education Foundation EDGE and Leadership Development Programs. Joining the conversation are Roman Roberts and Jasmine Carter from Republic Finance, along with Bobby McLendon from Security Finance. Together, they discuss the professional and personal impacts of the EDGE program at Mercer University and the Executive Leadership Program at UNC Chapel Hill. The guests also share their early experiences with money and highlight the critical role of the free MoneySkill program in classrooms across the country.Learn more about the AFSA Education Foundation programs at www.afsaef.org/leadership and MoneySKILL at www.afsaef.org/moneyskill.

Step outside the operating room with us to explore the art, creativity, and humanism that shape a surgeon's life beyond medicine. Our guest Dr. Adnan Alseidi is not only a renowned hepatobiliary surgeon and surgical educator, but also an avid diver, photographer, and chef. Dr. Alseidi takes us from World War 2 shipwrecks to his restaurants around the world, reflecting on the fragility of humanity revealed in the oceans and moments of connection simmering in the kitchen. Along the way, he shares how creativity, service, and humility fuel his passions and his practice. Join hosts Pooja Varman, MD, Judith French, PhD, and Jeremy Lipman, MD, MHPE, for this inspiring conversation about finding joy and connection in and beyond surgical practice. Learning Objectives By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to  1.     Describe the ways in which creative pursuits can deepen a surgeon's perspective on medicine and life. 2.     Identify parallels between artistry and surgery, including precision, patience, and respect for human fragility. 3.     Discuss strategies for maintaining balance and encouraging trainees to integrate creativity into their professional identities. References 1.     Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy and Management at Brandeis University, sponsored by the American College of Surgeons and several co-sponsoring organizations. 2.     The Book of Joy, by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Carlton Abrams 3.     Dr. Alseidi's Wildlife Photography Sponsor Disclaimer: Visit goremedical.com/btkpod to learn more about GORE® SYNECOR Biomaterial, including supporting references and disclaimers for the presented content. Refer to Instructions for Use at eifu.goremedical.com for a complete description of all applicable indications, warnings, precautions and contraindications for the markets where this product is available. Rx only Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listen Behind the Knife Premium: General Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-review Trauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlas Dominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkship Dominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotation Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-audio-review Colorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-audio-review Surgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-audio-review Cardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-audio-review Download our App: Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049 Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US

In this special episode, you will be learning from two leading powerhouses in Occupational Therapy leadership, Samia Rafeedie, Samia H. Rafeedie, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTA (OTAC) on a state level and Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA (AOTA) on the national level. We will learn about their experiences at the AOTA Hill Day event in Washington D.C., where occupational therapy practitioners meet with legislators to advocate for the profession. Both leaders shared their motivations for participating, with Samia highlighting her roles as an OTAC president and professor at USC, while Arameh emphasized her experience as AOTA president and the importance of collective advocacy in areas like mental health, school-based services, telehealth, and Medicare. We are so fortunate to witness our state and national associations in collaboration for OT Representation on Capitol Hill. You will know exactly what I mean when you listen to this energizing episode. Samia H. Rafeedie, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTADr. Samia Rafeedie is the Director of the Professional Program in Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC), and professor of clinical occupational therapy. She has been on the faculty since 2008 and has primarily taught adult physical rehabilitation, kinesiology, and topics on professional development and association engagement. Samia has been an occupational therapist for 24 years, with additional practice interests in productive aging and geriatrics, pedagogy and higher education, mentorship, and volunteerism. She is the President of the Occupational Therapy Association of California, and is invested in strengthening the association by recruiting and maintaining members. Some of her favorite occupations include spending time with my family, taking trips together and going out to eat for Japanese food (our favorite!). She also LOVES volunteering for our state association. It fills her cup!Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTADr. Arameh Anvarizadeh is a Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy and former Director of Admissions at the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. As the architect of USC Chan's holistic admissions process, She led transformative efforts that resulted in the most diverse cohorts in the Division's history—all while preserving rigorous and effective admissions standards. Her leadership has also been pivotal in strengthening recruitment and retention strategies, creating pathway programs, and promoting inclusive pedagogy. A Founding Member and former Chair of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD), Dr. Anvarizadeh has been a driving force in advancing justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression within the occupational therapy profession. She is the visionary behind many of COTAD's cornerstone initiatives, including COTAD Chapters, the COTAD Toolkit, the Ignite Series, and the Fieldwork Task Force. Dr. Anvarizadeh made history as the youngest and the first Black and Iranian woman to serve as Vice President of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and to be inducted into the prestigious Roster of Fellows (FAOTA). She made history again with her landslide election as AOTA President, a role she officially assumed in July 2025. In addition to her current role as AOTA President, Dr. Anvarizadeh has held numerous national leadership positions, including Chair of the Credential Review and Accountability Committee (CRAC), member of the Representative Assembly Leadership Committee (RALC), member of the Governance Task Force, and liaison between the Governance and DEI Task Forces. She also served on the AOTA Special Task Force on Entry-Level Education and was a key contributor to the national dialogue on entry-level degree requirements. Dr. Anvarizadeh is a proud alumna of the 2020 Executive Leadership Program for Multicultural Women. In her home state of California, she has been recognized with the Janice Matsutsuyu Outstanding Service Award and the Vision Award from the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC). She previously served as OTAC's Communications Chair for seven years and contributed to various committees, including Advocacy and Government Affairs and Conference Planning. An accomplished author and dynamic speaker, Dr. Anvarizadeh has presented at numerous state, national, and international conferences, delivering keynotes, lectures, and commencement addresses. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and is a contributing editor to the recently published book Occupational Identity. Most recently, Dr. Anvarizadeh is embracing her most meaningful role yet: motherhood. She is intentional about honoring this life shift, leaning into her community, and nurturing balance. Deeply passionate about building sustainable, healthy, and inclusive communities, she continues to champion equity, empowerment, and advocacy. Through her work and heart-centered leadership, she inspires others to discover, cultivate, and amplify their fullest potential.Resources:AOTA's website on Advocacy Issues: https://www.aota.org/advocacy/issuesThe Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)https://www.cms.gov/marketplace/private-health-insurance/mental-health-parity-addiction-equity Here is a link from AOTA about this: https://www.aota.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/2025/occupational-therapy-mental-health-parity-act-reintroduced-in-houseLegislators and Senators:Timothy Kennedy https://kennedy.house.gov/Lucy McBath https://mcbath.house.gov/Adam Schiff https://www.schiff.senate.gov/Lateefah Simon https://simon.house.gov/Sydney Kamlager-Dove https://kamlager-dove.house.gov/ AOTA PAC https://www.aota.org/advocacy/political-action-committeeOTAC PAC https://www.otaconline.org/advocacy/political-action-committeeAB 1009 https://www.otaconline.org/advocacy/school-based-practice-credential-initiativeAs always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsotTHANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues!Full Episodes and Q & A only available at:https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-seriesSign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREEUpdated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settingshttps://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsotTo Add Your Profile to The Uncommon OT Directory:https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/requestFor Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewformHappy Listening Friends! 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About Dean:Dr. Dean Sherzai is a behavioral neurologist and neuroscientist whose entire life has been dedicated to behavioral change models at the community and population level. Dean completed his medical and neurology residencies at Georgetown University, followed by a subsequent fellowship in neurodegenerative diseases at the National Institutes of Health. He then pursued a second fellowship in Dementia and Geriatrics at the University of California, San Diego. He also holds two master's degrees in Advanced Sciences at UCSD and in Epidemiology from Loma Linda University. He has received a PhD in Healthcare Leadership, focused on community empowerment, from Loma Linda University/Andrews University. Additionally, he completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. His vision has always been to revolutionize healthcare by empowering communities to take control of their own health. Dr. Ayesha Sherzai is a vascular neurologist and a research scientist. After completing her residency, she completed a fellowship in vascular neurology and Epidemiology at Columbia University Neurological Institute of New York. Dr. Sherzai is at the tail end of a master's degree in public health in lifestyle epidemiology from Loma Linda University. Knowing the importance of empowering her patients and their communities, she completed an extensive culinary training program in New York and now teaches large populations how to make tasty, easy, and healthy meals for their brain health. They are the authors of two best-selling books, The Alzheimer's Solution (2017, HarperCollins) and The 30 day Alzheimer's Solution (2021, HarperCollins). They are currently leading the largest community-based brain health initiative in the country.

Participants will discover how to harness the voices and perspectives of our youth to tackle community challenges. While some may feel disheartened by the behaviors of teens, fostering genuine connections can transform them into powerful allies in our efforts rather than seeing them as obstacles.Katrena Perou is a seasoned collective impact strategist with over 21 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. As the Founding Executive Director of Inspiring Minds NYC (IMNYC), she specializes in developing transformative community engagement models across various districts in New York City.Katrena's previous roles include Director at Groundwork Inc., CAMBA, and Chief Program Officer at Urban Arts Partnership, where she has demonstrated a profound ability to identify and leverage assets within partner communities to create program models and initiatives that unite stakeholders around common goals centered on youth empowerment.Her work was particularly impactful during the pandemic. She engaged underserved youth and earned recognition in local and national media outlets such as PIX11, CBS, and Good Day NY.Katrena firmly believes that passion, skills, talent, hard work, and resilience are key to solving problems in any community. This principle has enabled her to make a significant impact, sharing her expertise through TED Talks and participating in various state-wide and national conferences.Her contributions have been honored with several prestigious awards, including the Al Vann Legacy Award, the Women of Distinction Award from the NY State Assembly, and the Power Women of Brooklyn Award.Additionally, she was inducted into the Cleveland Heights Hall of Fame.Katrena began as a standout basketball player on a Final Four team at Penn State University, where she completed her undergraduate degree. She further advanced her leadership skills by completing the Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Management at Columbia University. To explore Katrena's passion for her work, visit her inspiring TEDx Talks on YouTube.Tune in for this sensible conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

In this episode of Growing in the Green Industry, we welcome our guest CEO of the National Association Landscape Professionals, Britt Wood.  Britt shares his thoughts on our industries unique ability to network and share is like no other industry.  He talks about the value of attending educational events like ELEVATE and the new Executive Leadership Program with the University of Darden School of Business. Brett, Skylar and Britt all highlight the importance of building relationships and the energizing effect of such events. This episode is hosted by Brett Lemcke of R.M. Landscape and Skyler Westergard with LandCare.

On this episode of The Organisational Inclusionist, Grace Mosuro is joined by Helen Mets, President and CEO of Ahlstrom to discuss her commitment to furthering Inclusion within the organisation and beyond. Helen Mets is an international business leader with over 30 years' experience. Before becoming the CEO of Ahlstrom, she held a range of senior executive leadership roles at Avery Dennison, the family company Pon, and at Royal DSM. Helen has a masters degree from the University of Northumbria at Newcastle and an Executive MBA from CEDEP, Fontainebleau in Paris. She is also a graduate of Harvard Business School's Executive Leadership Program. Thank you for listening, and please do follow, like and share.  

When choosing vendors to align your practice with, why not choose one who will go above and beyond for you? Mick Kunish, Director of Business Development with Charmant USA, chats with Tim and Scott about how Charmant goes the extra mile for their clients. The service level you will receive is second to none! To connect with Mick or learn more about Charmant, reach out to us at info@acquios.com! To learn more or register for the next Executive Leadership Program starting October 4th in Jupiter, FL, reach out to us at info@acquios.com!

We all know that success in the classroom relies on powerful and innovative technology. That's where CTL comes in. For over 35 years, CTL has manufactured and serviced award-winning cloud computing solutions that today empower schools in more than 55 countries. From Chromebooks to Chromebox and Google Meet, CTL offers a complete range of solutions to keep students, teachers, and administration both learning and productive. CTL works side-by-side with you, increasing IT efficiency with customized configurations and comprehensive lifecycle services. And, recently, CTL achieved B Corporation™ certification for their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. If you're looking for a true partner to help innovate your next ChromeOS success, visit CTL at CTL.net. In this episode, I chat with Erik Stromquist from CTL. Erik is the CEO of CTL and shares some insights on the new Chromebook Plus. This device must meet some rigorous requirements in order for it to be name the “Chromebook Plus”. He discusses who this device is for, how it came to be, and CTL's vision on how it could be used in school settings. This is a great conversation and believe me, this device is a one of a kind Chromebook! Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Erik Stromquist Erika Stromquist serves as CEO of CTL, overseeing all domestic and international operations. Currently, he directs product strategy, account expansion, operational efficiency, and growth strategy. Under his leadership, CTL has won numerous awards for its products, growth, and community involvement. Before becoming CEO, Erik served in multiple critical roles at CTL, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Erik holds degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Oregon and completed Cornell's Executive Leadership Program in 2016. In addition, Erik is a licensed CPA and serves on several executive and advisory boards, including Intel's Customer Advisory Board and Western Oregon University's Finance Committee. Erik was recognized by the Portland Business Journal on the prestigious 40 under 40 list, which identifies rising business stars. Erik enjoys running, playing music, and spending time with his family in his spare time. He lives in Portland, OR, with his wife and identical twin boys Nikko & Viggo. Connect With CTL And Erik Stromquist CTL Website: https://ctl.net CTL On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ctl-corporation/ The Book Is Officially Out! My first book “Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons” is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones! Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

In this episode we cover gamma rays, pan allergens, and scuttle flies. We're joined by special guest Jillian Gardner of NPMA! Follow this link learn more about NPMA's Executive Leadership Program: https://www.npmapestworld.org/engage/leadership-programs/executive-leadership-program/ Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! https://npmapestology.com/  Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!  

Born into a Muslim-Jewish family in Morocco, Chama Metchaly has dedicated her career to creating safe spaces for dialogue and bridging the gaps between Muslim and Jewish narratives, as well as Eastern and Western values. Since the advent of the Abraham Accords, Mechtaly has advised numerous governmental and nongovernmental organizations on regional integration and Israeli-Arab relations. Based in New York and Dubai, her work has been featured in international media, including a feature documentary film by Asharq News. As a visual artist, she has exhibited her work in four continents, including twice at the Jerusalem Biennale. Mechtaly is currently a WIn fellow and an Executive Leadership Program participant at Atlantic Council as well as a convener at the Israel Policy Forum. In 2023, she was recognized in the Middle East Policy Council's 40 under 40 list. She is the co-founder of the Emma Lazarus Institute for Liberty and Tolerance, where she bridges the gaps between the Democratic West and the Moderate East. She is a policy advisor, entrepreneur, activist, artist and speaker, known for her intersectional and interdisciplinary approach to peacebuilding, Jewish inclusion, and Arab-Israeli integration in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. 

How often do you pause and reflect on your personal financial identity? In this enlightening episode, I interview award-winning author Keisha Blair about her pioneering "holistic wealth" approach. Keisha shares her powerful story of overcoming profound grief and trauma by developing a framework that integrates financial education with emotional resilience, physical health, and mindfulness.After being widowed with two young children, Keisha realized that even with careful financial planning, the mental and emotional toll can be crippling without a holistic approach. Her unique money personality quiz helps individuals understand their core financial identities as risk-takers, minimalists, or elsewhere on the spectrum. This self-awareness is key to aligning spending with values and overcoming unhealthy patterns, like impulsive ADHD spending.About Keisha BlairKeisha Blair is the award-winning, international, bestselling author of Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons To Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity and Happiness, and the Holistic Wealth Personal Workbook. She is a trained economist with extensive experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. She is the founder of the Keisha Blair Institute on Holistic Wealth and is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Keisha has been featured in the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Essence Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications. Her book Holistic Wealth has won multiple awards including Award-Winning Finalist in the 2020 Best Book Awards and Award-Winning Finalist in the 2020 International Book Awards (Self-Help categories).Episode Highlights:[3:23] - Keisha's personal story and the birth of her holistic approach to wealth.[5:56] - Unpacking the importance of financial planning and emotional resilience.[10:38] - Personal Financial Identity Quiz – understand your spending personality.[13:38] - Understanding your financial identity on relationships and personal growth.[18:39] - Couples and cash: Navigating different financial personalities.[24:48] - Keisha's top strategies for impulsive spenders.[32:16] - Align gift-giving with long-term financial well-being and resilience.Connect with Keisha Blair at Holistic Wealth:•Website: https://www.keishablair.com/ •Institute on Holistic Wealth: https://instituteonholisticwealth.com/ Remember, taking control of your finances is just like managing ADHD – it starts with awareness and takes a sprinkle of creativity. If you enjoyed diving into the holistic wealth approach with us, don't forget to rate, follow, share, and drop a review for Successful with ADHD. Every bit of your support means we can keep bringing transformative conversations like this to your ears. Do you second guess to death? Feel paralyzed by choices?Learn CWBs 5-Step Process to Stop Analysis Paralysis and make decisions with CONFIDENCE and EASE in our FREE Masterclass on Friday, March 22 @ 10am EST ▶ https://bit.ly/ADHDDecisions

“Don't take the straight ladder, go up and across to build your toolkit.” Najoh Tita-Reid is a Black leader of marketing reinvention who's maintained feet on both sides of the world - literally. Najoh spent many years as a Black American living in Europe with her husband and two kids. Najoh's worked across in multinational roles across leading brands like Mars, Logitech, Hero, Bayer, and Merck, after having spent 19 years at P&G - rising through the ranks of marketing and sales. Najoh earned an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a BA in English from Spelman College. She also completed the Executive Leadership Program at IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Woman's Executive Leadership Program at Simmons University and the Design Thinking program at the Stanford School of Design. As a member of The Executive Leadership Council, she serves on the International Steering Committee and the Community Service Committee. Najoh's a longtime mentee of John Pepper (P&G + Disney's former Chairman) who first made the introduction - and you'll enjoy this candid conversation from the perspective of an American on the outside looking in. For Black History Month, we're sharing conversations from Raman's other podcast “Learnings from Leaders” where we have candid mentorship style conversations - with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists, many of whom are alums of Procter & Gamble - where many industry leaders got their start with a foundation of purpose, values, and principles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Don't take the straight ladder, go up and across to build your toolkit.”Najoh Tita-Reid is a Black leader of marketing reinvention who's maintained feet on both sides of the world - literally. Najoh spent many years as a Black American living in Europe with her husband and two kids. Najoh's worked across in multinational roles across leading brands like Mars, Logitech, Hero, Bayer, and Merck, after having spent 19 years at P&G - rising through the ranks of marketing and sales. Najoh earned an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a BA in English from Spelman College. She also completed the Executive Leadership Program at IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Woman's Executive Leadership Program at Simmons University and the Design Thinking program at the Stanford School of Design. As a member of The Executive Leadership Council, she serves on the International Steering Committee and the Community Service Committee. Najoh's a longtime mentee of John Pepper (P&G + Disney's former Chairman) who first made the introduction - and you'll enjoy this candid conversation from the perspective of an American on the outside looking in.For Black History Month, we're sharing conversations from Raman's other podcast “Learnings from Leaders” where we have candid mentorship style conversations - with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists, many of whom are alums of Procter & Gamble - where many industry leaders got their start with a foundation of purpose, values, and principles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, join us as we talk with guest, Keisha Blair.  International bestselling author of Holistic Wealth, Founder and CEO of the Institute on Holistic Wealth and host of the Holistic Wealth podcast. Keisha Blair is also a wife and mother of three. She is a trained Economist, with extensive experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.  She started her career working on economic development projects sponsored by the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank. She was a senior economist working in economic development and corporate finance, working on several federal budgets. Keisha was a part of the Prime Minister's delegation to the World Economic Forum in 2018 as well as the East-Asia (ASEAN) Summit in Singapore. She's led events such as the FORTUNE Most Powerful Women Summit in Montreal, Canada, and the Fortune Global Forum.  She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University's John. F Kennedy School of Government.  Recent events have shown us that Holistic Wealth is far more important now more than ever before, especially as it relates to grief, tragedy, and loss. As Keisha outlines in her book, her husband died at age 34, just 8 weeks after she gave birth to their second child and just 6 months before her grandmother's death.  She almost died in childbirth just 3 years prior with their first child, who also nearly lost his life.  Keisha is now known as "The Mother of Holistic Wealth" and is the Founder of the Holistic Wealth movement. Highlights of this podcast include: What does Holistic Wealth mean? Where to start? Dealing with disruption Value of health  MFW - Motivation From Within Importance of Community Awareness and Intention Dry bones  Money trauma Fear of success  Financial resilience  And so much more... To learn more about Keisha Blair, visit her website at KeishaBlair.com or on Instagram at @keishablairholisticwealth. 

Today our guest is John Morrison an Educational Leadership Consultant, and named One of Canada's Outstanding Principals by the Learning Partnership. We talk with John about how we can better connect students to school in a meaningful way and how this directly connects with attendance. He also shares about the research that they did which shows the impact of students missing classes and the 4 things that they started to do in response to begin to decrease the number of students that were absent. John also talks about the importance of finding ways to engage students and gives some practical ways that we can listen to students and help show them that they matter. Learn More:  Visit the CharacterStrong Website     John Morrison has been recognized as One of Canada's Outstanding Principals by the Learning Partnership, is the recipient of the Leader in Education award from the national Harmony Movement, and the Peace Medallion from the Y.M.C.A.  He was a school leader at the secondary school level for 12 years, with the final 6 years as the principal of Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute in Whitby, Ontario.   John then moved on to the role of Coordinator of Leadership Programs at the Faculty of Education at York University, Toronto.  He initially taught the Principals Qualifications Program (PQP) while still a principal, then moved into the role of coordinating all the PQP and other leadership programs, conferences, and events for the Faculty of Education for a period of 5 years.  John rewrote the PQP on two occasions for reaccreditation through the Ontario College of Teachers, making significant revisions to reflect a greater focus on innovative thought and leadership.   He codeveloped and wrote the two-part Private Schools Principals Program for the Ontario Federation of Independent Schools and after three years of successful offerings, revised and updated the PSP to meet the standards of the Ontario College of Teachers. It then became the Principals Qualifications Program – Private School Focus.    John was contracted by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education in Prince Edward Island to coordinate the design and development of the two-part Administrator's Leadership Program.  He worked with a team of school leaders from PEI to identify the key components required for this program and with a broader team to determine the most applicable resources.  This program is now in its seventh year of successful operation.     John also worked with the Schulich School of Business at York University in the development of an Executive Leadership Program for school leaders in Ontario and was an advisor to the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Executive Leadership Program for Canada's Outstanding Principals.  Currently he is consulting and advising the British Columbia Principals/Vice Principals Association as they develop a leadership program for the Ministry of Education in British Columbia.   He has spoken at local, regional, and national events, including keynoting at the 2023 Canadian Association of Principals National Conference.  The most common adjectives used to describe his workshops/presentations/keynotes are “inspiring” and “thought provoking”. John is also the author of The IT Factor: Discover and Unleash Your Own Unique Leadership Potential, a Bestseller on Amazon.

It was a humbling opportunity to have Coast Guard, Captain Taylor Lam as the guest on this episode. Taylor models powerful servant leadership describing how the Sector San Francisco Command Philosophy was developed in collaboration with those he has been called to lead. He also illustrates some powerful examples on the importance of connection that highlight how vital that is today for keeping top talent and engaging the people we have. We dialogue about communication and provide some great food for thought for ALL to consider on how effective communications really are at every level in our organizations. Taylor inspires people to take on challenges from a safe place because he models that behavior and shares some insights on how we can do that too.  Captain Lam assumed command of Sector San Francisco in June 2021. Prior to this assignment, he completed an assignment as a national security fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.  While in command, he recently completed a one-year Executive Leadership Program at the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) in Monterey, CA.  Captain Lam is a native of Riverside, CA and enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1996 through the College Student Pre-commissioning Initiative (CSPI) and graduated from Basic Training in Cape May, NJ. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, he graduated from Officer Candidate School.   His previous operational units include service as Deputy Commander of Sector Boston, Commanding Officer of Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Los Angeles – Long Beach, Command Center and Enforcement Chief at Sector Miami, Detachment Officer-in-Charge (OIC) and plank owner of MSST Seattle, Law Enforcement Detachment OIC at Tactical Law Enforcement Team North, and Deck Watch Officer on the Cutter MUNRO in Alameda, CA.  Captain Lam's previous staff and advanced education assignments include service as Special Assistant to the 30th Vice Commandant, Coast Guard Fellow in the late U.S. Senator Thad Cochran's personal staff addressing homeland security appropriations, the Atlantic Area Commander's staff managing six MSSTs, and attending a fully-funded advanced education program in Williamsburg, VA.  He is a graduate from the University of California, Riverside, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, a graduate from Boston University's Master of Arts program in criminal justice, and a graduate from the College of William and Mary's Master's program in public policy.  Resources: Brené Brown - Video on Empathy  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw Bryce Ward - Washington Post Opinion - Americans are spending more time alone. Here's why we should reverse that.  https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/23/americans-alone-thanksgiving-friends/ Naval Postgraduate School - Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) Leadership Programs  https://www.chds.us/c/ Admiral William H. McRaven - he Wisdom of the Bullfrog:  Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)  The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)   Leonard J. Marcus, Eric J. McNulty, Joseph M. Henderson, & Barry C. Dorn - You're It:  Crisis, Change, and How To Lead When it Matters Most You're It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters Most 

Doug's life journey is nothing short of inspiring. Hailing from the northern prairie city of Edmonton, Canada, Doug's curiosity about the world led him to venture overseas at a young age, seeking to experience life from diverse perspectives. Upon returning, he pursued a career in law, forging a deep connection with unconventional clients, particularly the indigenous communities of western Canada. Through his legal work, Doug championed justice, addressed injustices, prosecuted claims, and pioneered future development. However, in the middle of his life, Doug decided to embrace change and ventured into the then-unheard-of field of executive coaching. In a bold move, he brought The Executive Committee (TEC), now known as Vistage, and its Executive Leadership Program to Canada. As a TEC/Vistage Chair, Doug introduced coaching, peer advisory groups, and some of the continent's most brilliant speakers to young Presidents of mid-market entrepreneurial companies. His dedication and expertise helped these leaders take their companies to new heights, especially in the thriving western North American economy. In 2014, life threw a significant challenge Doug's way when he was diagnosed with cancer. During his courageous battle and long road to recovery, he discovered a newfound passion for writing. With his deep well of knowledge in working life and what comes after, he sought to share his experiences and insights, touching the lives of countless individuals. Today, Doug's creativity knows no bounds as he continues to write and paint, expressing his vibrant spirit. His zest for life takes him across the western Canadian prairie and coast, while he also explores the wonders of central Mexico. Join us as we dive deep into Doug Bouey's extraordinary life journey, filled with resilience, compassion, and the determination to embrace change and make a difference in the world. His story is sure to leave you inspired and ready to take on new challenges in your own life. Get Doug's Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Fixing-Fracture... Doug's Website: https://dougbouey.com/ Doug's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougbouey/ Doug's YouTube:    / @douglasrbouey  #InspiringJourney #LifeStory #DougBouey #VentureOverseas #EmbraceChange #ExecutiveCoaching #Resilience #WritingPassion #VibrantSpirit #makeadifference ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Canadian Podcast was established in January of 2021 as a home grown show and is founded and hosted by ZAK of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The show highlights guests from all walks of life as they share their story on what they have learned thus far to better themselves, their place of work and the community that they work, thrive and live in. LISTEN ON Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/canadianpodcast SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL https://youtube.com/channel/UCe76neYZ... SHOP MERCH: https://canadianpodcast.ca/merch/ FOLLOW US Web: https://canadianpodcast.ca Instagram: https://instagram.com/canadianpodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/canadianpodcast Blog: https://canadianpodcast.ca/blog Episodes: https://episodes.canadianpodcast.ca/

There's no one way to achieve success with your book. Success might look different for everyone; it depends on your goals, and why you chose to write the book in the first place. Though success differs, most authors find their success utilizing similar strategies. As an aspiring author, the best way to find your unique road to success is to learn from the authors who came before you. And the guest in this episode will give you a complete 360° view of all that it took her to succeed. Robin sits down with Keisha Blair, author of Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom, and founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth. In this conversation, Robin and Keisha discuss the viral article she wrote called, "My Husband Died at Age 34 and here are 40 Life Lessons I Learned from it" and how it was the seed that eventually grew into her book. Keisha shares some of her insights from the writing process, such as deciding what information to include and what to leave out. She also reveals how she was able to land some very influential endorsers for her book, such as Arianna Huffington and actress Kelly Rutherford, who wrote the foreword for Holistic Wealth.Key Takeaways from This Episode:How an article posted on Thrive Global eventually reached 50 million views and became the catalyst for Keisha's book.How Keisha was able to secure endorsements from Arianna Huffington and Kelly Rutherford.How to reach out to the right people for book endorsements.Why her seemingly "instant" bestseller was actually the result of nearly a decade of work.And much more...Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Keisha's LinkedInHolistic Wealth BookHolistic Wealth WorkbookKeisha's WebsiteInstitute of Holistic WealthHolistic Wealth PodcastAbout Keisha Blair:Keisha is a wife, mother of three, author of Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom, and founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth. She is a trained economist, with extensive experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Her career began working on economic development projects sponsored by the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank. Keisha was a senior economist working in economic development and corporate finance, working on several federal budgets. She was part of the Prime Minister's delegation to the World Economic Forum in 2018 as well as the East-Asia (ASEAN) Summit in Singapore. She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University's John. F Kennedy School of Government.

There's no one way to achieve success with your book. Success might look different for everyone; it depends on your goals, and why you chose to write the book in the first place. Though success differs, most authors find their success utilizing similar strategies. As an aspiring author, the best way to find your unique road to success is to learn from the authors who came before you. And the guest in this episode will give you a complete 360° view of all that it took her to succeed. Robin sits down with Keisha Blair, author of Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom, and founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth. In this conversation, Robin and Keisha discuss the viral article she wrote called, "My Husband Died at Age 34 and here are 40 Life Lessons I Learned from it" and how it was the seed that eventually grew into her book. Keisha shares some of her insights from the writing process, such as deciding what information to include and what to leave out. She also reveals how she was able to land some very influential endorsers for her book, such as Arianna Huffington and actress Kelly Rutherford, who wrote the foreword for Holistic Wealth.Key Takeaways from This Episode:How an article posted on Thrive Global eventually reached 50 million views and became the catalyst for Keisha's book.How Keisha was able to secure endorsements from Arianna Huffington and Kelly Rutherford.How to reach out to the right people for book endorsements.Why her seemingly "instant" bestseller was actually the result of nearly a decade of work.And much more...Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Keisha's LinkedInHolistic Wealth BookHolistic Wealth WorkbookKeisha's WebsiteInstitute of Holistic WealthHolistic Wealth PodcastAbout Keisha Blair:Keisha is a wife, mother of three, author of Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom, and founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth. She is a trained economist, with extensive experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Her career began working on economic development projects sponsored by the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank. Keisha was a senior economist working in economic development and corporate finance, working on several federal budgets. She was part of the Prime Minister's delegation to the World Economic Forum in 2018 as well as the East-Asia (ASEAN) Summit in Singapore. She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University's John. F Kennedy School of Government.

In this episode of Investing in Integrity, we had an in-depth conversation about risk management and modeling with Armel Roméo Kouassi, Global Head of Asset Liability Management Modeling for Northern Trust Corporation. From dissecting the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank to comparative historical analysis of how firms managed and modeled risk in the 1980s, Armel argues throughout the conversation how the complexity and uncertainty of working in finance necessitates strong, principled leadership.  He also unpacks how having close peer networks (for Armel, his inner circle of other risk leaders) is instrumental to professional success – especially in difficult environments.An accomplished leader both in and beyond finance, Armel also shares a few stories from his experience as part of the Executive Leadership Program in the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program – through which he met former Presidents Bush and Clinton.

Working with a team that makes you feel heard, seen, and valued is one of the best feelings in the world. On the other hand, having your ideas squashed and feeling afraid to make mistakes can make the workday feel like it never ends. On this episode of the Int-HER-rupt Podcast, our host Linda Yates has a conversation with Paige Garrido, the Assistant Director of Executive Education at FAU's College of Business and leader of the FAU Women in Executive Leadership Program. Garrido works with mid- to senior-level professionals, helping them to enter the C-suite. Even successful people experience feeling silenced, or like they don't belong. Listen in to hear about why an inclusive workplace generates more success, and get some tips on improving your company culture.   Why Should Workplaces Be Inclusive? Garrido refers to Dr. Rob Bogosian's idea of “The Culture of Voice”: when employees feel like they belong and can speak up. Bogosian  Open, engaged employees feel safe to bring up concerns, and have more creative ideas Teamwork boosts engagement and innovation Employees don't want to work hard for people who aren't inclusive, even though they may seem to due to fear of reprimand   Tips for Creating an Inclusive Workplace Start with you. Leaders who want to create an inclusive workplace need to start by doing some self-reflection and evaluating their strengths and challenges. Listening and connecting with others are huge responsibilities and they start with vulnerability. The stories we tell ourselves dictate our success. If you don't see yourself in a good light, you can exclude yourself because you're cutting yourself down. Be aware of any negative self-talk. If there are things you need, ask. Come up with a strategic plan or a list of things you need to help yourself be more successful, and try to ask for what you need.   “We always look at inclusion from the company's perspective – “How do we make people feel more included?' But I would say, it's the message that we're telling ourselves about our roles in our organizations.” - Paige Garrido Check out the Int-HER-rupt Website at www.intherrupt.com! You can reach out to Linda and let her know how this episode relates to you. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode's sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieve their sales goals. Subscribe to the IntHERrupt Podcast so you won't miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

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

https://jaymcdonald.com/http://www.sayantanidasgupta.com/https://www.cathayreta.com/Jay McDonald MBA, Executive Leadership Coach and Author of Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce To Life & Leadership Excellence. Jay is a veteran executive and business leader, with 40 years of experience as a CEO, Entrepreneur and Corporate Advisor. He is a graduate of Stanford University's Executive Leadership Program and has been an executive leadership expert source and contributor for NBC News, Forbes and Fast Company. https://jaymcdonald.com/Dr. Sayantani Dasgupta is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed, Bengali folktale and string theory-inspired Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond books, the first of which, The Serpent's Secret, was a Booklist Best Middle Grade Novel of the 21st Century and an E. B. White Read Aloud Honor Book. Sayantani is a pediatrician by training, but now teaches at Columbia University. http://sayantanidasgupta.com/Cathay Reta shares her passion of writing life's experiences and observations into relatable lessons for her readers such as in her book Keep Walking, Your Heart Will Catch Up, the story of the pilgrimage she made on the 483-mile Camino de Santiago in Spain, alone, at age 64, after her husband passed away. Cathay has a B.A. in music, almost 40 years of a career in adult literacy, and a lifetime of co-ministry with her late husband. https://www.cathayreta.com/

It was during my Executive Leadership Program at HEC Paris in Qatar that I first (virtually) met Prof. Guido. From the very beginning, I wanted to know more about what made him one of the best tutors that I have ever met! For Reference: Prof. Guido Gianasso, PhD, is a Professor of leadership at HEC Paris in Qatar and a Leadership and Cultural Intelligence expert. Before moving to Qatar, he lived and worked in Singapore, Switzerland, Italy, India, Cuba, and the US. He teaches in English, French and Italian and is also fluent in Spanish and Romanian. I really hope you enjoy listening to his fascinating story!

Mental Health education in children is critical to making long term change in society and today's guest is dedicating herself to this cause.Margo Ward is the founder and CEO of KidsXpress Life. Her vision and inspiration for this world-first program was bestowed on her by the children she worked with as Head of Play Therapy at the Sydney Children's Hospital. While working predominantly with chronically ill children within Oncology and ICU, Margo saw the opportunity to broaden the scope of creative approaches to therapy with children, and she began to develop a new model for looking at trauma and grief counselling.In 2005, Margo shared her vision for a unique expressive therapy program with potential investors from the private sector. Margo realised that by uniquely combining music, art, drama and play therapies in a group therapy context, the program would have incredible potential to transform young lives. Investors from across the private & corporate sectors believed in the potential of the program, and so KidsXpress was born. In a short time, Margo established a highly credentialed board (including renowned economist Dr John Hewson as Chair), a talented and passionate team of therapists and sponsors, referral pathways and a robust set of program effectiveness metrics to get the attention of government and other youth support services.In 2011 Margo was awarded a scholarship to attend the Executive Leadership Program at Stanford University, an experience that has not only underpinned the next stages of expansion of her social impact interests but also opened up opportunities to address societal issues on a broader scale.Margo's vision continues to shine through the work of KidsXpress; transforming the lives of hundreds of children, their families and communities through leading expressive therapies.You learn more about Kids Xpress: kidsxpress.org.au...Thanks for listening! We would love your support so we can keep growing this show! Please sign up to nickbracks.com to receive a free chapter of my book. We would love you to subscribe, review, share and comment on the podcast to help us make a difference!The Move Your Mind book & Audiobook is now Available in stories Australia wide and online globally! You can find free chapters & order here: Move Your Mind Book or on my site: nickbracks.comYou can also sign up to our new Move Your Mind community group here: moveyourmind.me or here: Move Your Mind Community You can find all of the other links here: https://linktr.ee/moveyourmind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Racine County now has a violent crime reduction coordinator, we hear from her about what set her on the path to healing and helping others. Then, look at how the great resignation has impacted the workforce in the Milwaukee area. Plus, we learn about a new BIPOC Executive Leadership in the Arts program and how the Marcus Performing Arts Center is playing a role in it.

In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapist in grassroots organization. Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is the director of admissions and associate professor of clinical occupational therapy at the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Dr. Anvarizadeh is responsible for developing the holistic admissions process and maintaining effective admissions strategies and procedures within the division. She also oversees each academic program and makes sure the division is filled with high-caliber diverse students. Dr. Anvarizadeh is a founding member and chair of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD), a nonprofit organization striving to empower occupational therapy leaders to engage in practices that increase diversity, equity, and inclusion for a more transformative occupational therapy profession. She is responsible for developing the COTAD toolkit, the Ignite Series, and COTAD chapters. She tirelessly works to support and establish COTAD chapters at academic programs across the country while empowering students to facilitate dialogue, awareness, and change related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession and beyond. Dr. Anvarizadeh recently made history as the youngest and first African American/Iranian woman to become vice president of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). She is also the youngest woman of color inducted into the prestigious Roster of Fellows (FAOTA). Dr. Anvarizadeh currently holds leadership positions with AOTA as the Credential Review and Accountability Committee (CRAC) chair, a Representative Assembly Leadership Committee (RALC) member, a Governance Task Force member, and the liaison between the Governance and DEI task forces. She was also a member of the AOTA Special Task Force on Entry-Level Education and a crucial contributor to the professional dialogue on the entry-level degree requirements. She is a recent alumna of the 2020 cohort for the Executive Leadership Program for Multicultural Women. Within the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC), Dr. Anvarizadeh serves as an Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee member. She is a recipient of OTAC's Janice Matsutsuyu Outstanding Service Award and Vision Award. She previously held the position of communications chair for seven years.Show Key Points:· Arameh gives us a glimpse of her background and interests· She describes her Uncommon OT work · She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path · She explains her mission and how it can benefit others· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice· She provides resources and her contact information RESOURCES: The Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversityhttps://www.cotad.org/USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapyhttps://chan.usc.edu/people/faculty/Arameh_AnvarizadehEmail: arameh.anvarizadeh@chan.usc.eduAs always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsotTHANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues! Full Episodes and Q & A only available at: https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series Sign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREE Updated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settingshttps://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsotFor Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewform Happy Listening Friends!Big OT Love!All views are mine and guests own.Be a Patron to support The Uncommon OT Series Podcast project via Patreon.

Prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is respected for his lifetime of groundbreaking research on leadership. Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management. Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Ken also spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees. Ken has received many awards and honors for his contributions in the fields of management, leadership, and speaking. The National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the "Council of Peers Award of Excellence." He was inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame by Training magazine and Lakewood Conferences, and he received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International. Ken also received The Thought Leadership Award for continued support of work-related learning and performance by ISA--The Association of Learning Providers. Ken has been inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. The business school at Grand Canyon University bears his name. In addition, Ken teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Name: Keisha Blair Business Name: Keisha Blair, Holistic Wealth Current Title: Award-winning author, economist, entrepreneur, wife and mother-of-three Location: Ottawa, Canada Educational Background: She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and has an MSc in public policy from Carleton University in Ottawa.   About Keisha: Keisha Blair is a trained economist with extensive experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. She was part of the Prime Minister's delegation to the World Economic Forum in 2018 and the East-Asia (ASEAN) Summit in Singapore. She led events such as the Most Powerful Women Summit in Montreal, Canada, and the Fortune Global Forum. She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and has an MSc in public policy from Carleton University in Ottawa. She has been profiled in The New York Times and is a contributor to the New York Observer and Thrive Global.    After losing her husband suddenly to illness, Keisha was left to care for two young toddlers and embarked on a journey of self-discovery that allowed her to focus on the most important lessons for achieving happiness–lessons that she includes in her new and expanded book, Holistic Wealth: 36 Life Lessons to Help You Recover from Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose, and Achieve Financial Freedom. Keisha is also the founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: The difference between being wealthy and being rich What it means to be holistically wealthy How to begin your holistically wealthy journey The challenges Black entrepreneurs face when building wealth How Millennials are the holistic wealth generation How to deal with uncertainty and disruption For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/104   Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!

Jay McDonald MBA, Executive Leadership Coach and Author of Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce To Life & Leadership ExcellenceWEBSITE: www.JayMcDonald.com TWITTER: @jaymmcdonaldJay McDonald MBA, Executive Leadership Coach and Author of Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce To Life & Leadership Excellence. Jay is a veteran executive and business leader, with 40 years of experience as a CEO, Entrepreneur and Corporate Advisor. He is a graduate of Stanford University's Executive Leadership Program and has been an executive leadership expert source and contributor for NBC News, Forbes and Fast Company. https://jaymcdonald.com/Kiva Schuler, Founder of The Jai Institute for Parentingwww.jaiinstituteforparenting.com Kiva Schuler Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer of The Jai Institute for Parenting. Kiva is a serial entrepreneur and has been the marketer behind many transformational brands. Passionate about bringing authenticity and integrity to marketing and sales, she's a sought-after mentor, speaker and coach. https://www.jaiinstituteforparenting.com/DIANA ScudderDiana Scudder VP of Global Network Operations for Verizon Wireless. https://www.verizon.com/

Keisha Blair is the award-winning, bestselling author of Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons To Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity and Happiness, and the Holistic Wealth Personal Workbook. She is a trained economist with extensive experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. She is the founder of the Keisha Blair Institute on Holistic Wealth and is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Keisha shares the story of her first husband's sudden passing when she was just 31 years old with a 3 year old and an 8 week old newborn. We talk about holistic wealth, money trauma, money stories, money and mental health, money and death, and how to discover your money philosophy and why it matters. “Money trauma leads to unrealized potential in terms of our investments, our money goals, and our life goals in terms of what we are able to accomplish.” - Keisha Blair Links: Christie's Website Christie's Instagram: @sasssays Keisha's Website Keisha's Book Keisha's Viral Article Keisha's Podcast Keisha's Instagram: @keishaoblair Financial Identity Quiz Keisha's Ep with Jessica Moorhouse Keisha's Ep with Dr. Nicole LePera

Dr. Collett sees the world in a unique way.  She boldly carries her perspective,  expresses her messages with clarity, and celebrates the voices of others.  For more than 15 years, Dr. DeShana Collett has been committed to academic and professional excellence within the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Collett's didactic responsibilities include course director for the Clinical Methods and Patient Evaluation and Management courses.   She received her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy, all from the University of Kentucky. She has more than 18 years of clinical experience in family medicine, and she has a specific interest in women's health. Her research interest is in health and healthcare disparities, with a focus on the areas of clinical integration of genomics and diversity in precision medicine. Dr. Collett is committed to equity and social justice in her positions as Chair of the Senate Rules and Election Committee (SREC), Senate Council member, Senator, and Vice-Chair of the Senate Council.  She has previously held long-term national membership in the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Inclusion & Diversity Council and Chaired the PAEA Cultural Competency Committee for several years. Dr. Collett co-created and facilitated the Minority Faculty Leadership Pando™ workshop for PAEA.  Dr. Collett was a 2016 Fellow for the Bluegrass Consortium Academic Leadership Academy and a participant in the 2021 Women in Executive Leadership Program.   Last year she was selected as a 2021 SEC- Academic Leadership Development Fellow. She serves as Co-Chairs for the University of the African, African American, Native American Affinity Group at the University of Kentucky.   Dr. Collett is currently serving as Commissioner of the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for PAs (ARC-PA).  The ARC-PA is the accrediting agency that protects the interests of the public and PA profession by defining the standards for PA education and evaluating PA educational programs within the territorial United States to ensure their compliance with those standards.Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on this podcast represent their own and their appearance does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.   Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the view of the University of Kentucky or UK Healthcare. 

Jena Jake is a Licensed Associate Counselor, Certified Coach and a proud Soul Streaker! She is a self help expert that uses the principles of coaching and spirituality to help others embrace a life of emotional freedom. With her guidance, her clients have been able to move the needle in their life to overcome old patterns that she calls “emotional tattoos.” When these “tattoos” go unchecked, we default to childhood habits. This lack of self worth gets filtered in our thinking, communication and decision making. This does not serve us. Once we heal these patterns, we give ourselves permission to be our authentic selves and let our light shine and therefore light up the world! Host of Soul Streaker Podcast and Lunch time Live a popular talk show @Jena.Jake on instagram! Founder of Soul Streaker on Facebook. Creator of Buffers and Breakthroughs, a daily practice program for caregivers of people with chronic conditions, including developmental disabilities. Bilingual Spanish/English, holds a post master's Certificate in Professional Counseling and a master's degree in Professional Counseling from Monmouth University. She earned her Coaching Certification from The Association for Talent Development (ATD) and completed the Yale University School of Management's Women's Executive Leadership Program. Licensed Associate Counselor in the State of New Jersey and a certified administrator of the Hogan Assessment Suite.  Jena is an associate member of the American Psychological Association, a member of The Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and a member of The New Jersey Counseling Association.

Corey M. Christman is the winemaker at Bravery Wines, LLC..  He's a retired Supervisory Special Agent, USAF and a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He's a Doctoral student at Drexel University studying Educational Leadership. He's a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program, Cornell University, and holds an MBA  and BA in Criminal Justice.     Show Highlights Consulting to assist leaders enact the changes they are facing. Gain the necessary confidence to move ideas into action Self-awareness to celebrate the hero in you. Knowing-Doing Gap,  actual practice leadership Stop trying to engage in critical change from a disengaged viewpoint. Communication inventory and people skills to improve your team. FREE SPIRITS-Drink up the lessons that connect leadership to entrepreneurship. Build a team around your weaknesses for your organization What it takes to become worthy of history. “Ideally we want the highest skill set and the culture fit. We want those together, but if we've got to take a culture fit, then maybe somebody has a little less skill set. I'll take that person every day because I can train that person. That person's coachable. Culture starts with town acquisition and not being afraid to go look for that person who's going to complement your team, not just seeking to seek employment.” -Corey Christman Corey Christman's Resources & Contact Info: Get a FREE 4-pack of Bravery Wines Email Bravery Wines Place Orders-Shop Bravery Wines | Vinoshipper Facebook/BraveryWines Instagram/braverywines  Linkedin Twitter Looking for more? Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap Join “The Mastermind” Read the latest on the blog SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard's online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader. TEACHFX School leaders know that productive student talk drives student learning, but the average teacher talks 75% of class time! TeachFX is changing that with a “Fitbit for teachers” that automatically measures student engagement and gives teachers feedback about what they could do differently.  Learn more about the TeachFX app and get a special 20% discount for your school or district by visiting teachfx.com/blbs. ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is the missing piece in many classrooms. Many teachers are great with the main content of the lesson. Organized Binder helps with powerful introductions, savvy transitions, and memorable lesson closings. Your students will grow their executive functioning skills (and as a bonus), your teachers will become more organized too. Help your students and staff level up with Organized Binder.   Copyright © 2022 Twelve Practices LLC

Mickey Thomas serves as Senior VP of Customer Care & Inside Sales at Arrow Exterminators. Last year Arrow Exterminators employed 2,000 team members and brought in $300 million in revenue. Mickey has been a part of the Arrow Exterminators team for almost 15 years and when she started they had 42 service centers. They now have 155…talk about growth. Rusty met Mickey through the Executive Leadership Program for NPMA and today she made the trip to Auburn, Alabama to discuss all things pest control & business. The two discuss career development, culture, customer care, and so much more. Mickey definitely brings high energy in today's episode, and is our first ever guest to have a 2 part series. You won't want to miss this! Stay tuned for Part Two.

Ms. Blair was part of the Prime Minister's delegation to the World Economic Forum in 2018 as well as the East-Asia (ASEAN) Summit in Singapore. She led events such as the Most Powerful Women Summit in Montreal, Canada, and the Fortune Global Forum. She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and has an MSc in public policy from Carleton University in Ottawa. She is the author of the book, Holistic Wealth: 36 Life Lessons to Help You Recover from Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose, and Achieve Financial Freedom She is also the founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/support

On today's episode we interview NDASA Executive Board Chairman Jim Greer. Jim has more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership and management of small, medium and large companies. He has extensive knowledge in marketing, sales, business to business relationships and governmental affairs. Jim has successfully founded several multi-million dollar companies and has expertise in political campaign management and fundraising. In 2018, Jim became a regular weekly guest on the Chris Ingram Radio Show. He is a supporter of various community charities including Helpful Hands, Rotary International and the Woman's Club education grants. Jim has served as a Chamber of Commerce Board Member and was recognized as Business Person of the Year, he has also served as Rotary Club President. He is a graduate of the Cornell University's Executive Leadership Program. Jim was a founding member and co-organizer in the creation of NDASA, has served as an industry adviser to the NDASA Board of Directors and currently serves as the Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman. https://www.accrediteddrugtesting.com https://coastaldrugtesting.com jim@accrediteddrugtesting.com

Get the audiobook for free on Amazon: https://geni.us/new-one-free-audiobook (https://geni.us/new-one-free-audiobook) StoryShots Summary and Analysis of The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer JohnsonLife gets busy. Has The New One Minute Manager been sitting on your reading list? Instead, learn the key insights now. We're scratching the surface here. If you don't already have the book, get the audiobook for free using the link in the description or the app to learn the juicy details. Ken Blanchard's Perspective https://geni.us/ken-blanchard (Ken Blanchard) is the co-founder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies. He is a renowned speaker, author, consultant and trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees at Cornell University. He also teaches the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego. His books are available in more than 42 languages. In 2005, Ken joined Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. Spencer Johnson's Perspective https://geni.us/spencer-johnson (Spencer Johnson) was a co-inventor of cardiac pacemakers. He was also a consultant to the Center for Study of the Person and Leadership Fellow at the Harvard Business School. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Southern California in 1963 and a medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He worked at the Harvard Business School and the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Johnson's books are available in twenty-six languages. His most famous book is https://geni.us/who-moved-my-chesse-a (Who Moved My Cheese?) Introduction https://geni.us/new-one-free-audiobook (The New One Minute Manager) builds on the foundation laid by the management classic, The One Minute Manager. The One Minute Manager was first published in 1981. The new book develops the ideas from the first book, recognizing the need for change due to how technology has advanced over the years. The world is a different place from how it was back then. You will learn three practical secrets for leading others by taking modern work styles into account.  StoryShot #1: The First Secret is One Minute Goals “He feels that a goal and its performance standard—what needs to be done and by what due date—should take no more than a paragraph or two to express, so it can be read and reviewed in about a minute.” — Ken Blanchard Learning how to set one-minute goals is the beginning of one-minute management. Your one-minute goals should only include your top priorities. The easiest way to identify this  is to use the 80/20 rule. So, you should find the activities that take 20% of your time but provide you with 80% of the total results. These tasks should then be your focus for one-minute goals. One-minute goals are always important, but there are five ways you can improve the outcome of these goals: Plan the goals together. When you do this, try to describe them briefly and clearly. You should also clearly define the outcomes you want by stating what you think good performance is. Each person should write their goals with due dates on a single page. This will act as a prompt and encourage them to work toward deadlines.  Ask your colleagues to review their most important goals every single day. This will only take them a few minutes per day but will have a significant impact. After revision, encourage your colleagues to consider their current approaches. They need to decide whether they match their goals. If your colleagues cannot notice their shortcomings, you must help them rethink what they are doing to realize their goals.     StoryShot #2: The Second Secret is One Minute Praising “People who feel good about themselves produce good results.” — Ken Blanchard  People perform better when they receive...

Shannon Schumacher is the president and CEO of The Villages, Indiana's largest nonprofit child and family services agency. The Villages serves more than 3,100 children and their families every day through an array of services, making it a model for everything from foster family support to older youth services.The organization has a special role in the Indiana care community because it fills critical gaps for foster families that the government can't or is unable to handle, such as kinship care and family preservation.Shannon has been an influential figure who has spearheaded these diverse services that helped widen support for foster families in Indiana. That's why we proudly call her one of our #HeroesOfFosterCare. In this episode, she explains how The Villages supports families, supplements government services, and how engagement is crucial for older youth services.Resources mentioned in this episodeThe Villages of IndianaMore on Shannon ShumacherShannon has over 25 years of experience creating and expanding social services for families, most recently as the Executive Vice President of Strategy, Innovation, and Clinical Services at Volunteers of America where she worked for 18 years.She is a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Counselor, and received her master's degree in Social Work from Indiana University. She completed a 2-year non-profit Executive Development Program at the University of Notre Dame, Mendoza School of Business and an Executive Leadership Program from American Express™.She is a member of the Ball State University Department of Social Work's Advisory Board, the Healthy Families Indiana Think Tank, and the Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaboration.She was a recipient of the Hero of Recovery Award from Mental Health America of Indiana in 2018 and the Community Service Award from Drug Free Marion County in 2013.She is life-long Hoosier who grew up in rural Indiana and lives in Indianapolis with her husband and teenage son. She enjoys traveling, hiking, and running.More on Takkeem MorganI work with child welfare agencies to develop and manage data-driven recruitment and retention campaigns for foster parents.My mission is to work with others to bring world-class innovation and ingenuity into the child welfare ecosystem.I'm currently working on using the private sector's innovative technologies to bring foster parents together to connect, share and grow.For more on me, visit takkeemmorgan.com.The Mosaic Foster Parents Café podcast is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts).

Name: Patricia VazCurrent title: General Manager Corporate ServicesCurrent organisation: Community Housing LtdPatricia is currently the General Manager for Corporate Services at Community Housing Ltd with over 15 years of specialised experience in growing, collaborating and improving businesses services across Australia and internationally. She has extensive experience in the NFP sector delivering a broad range of services within organisational and legislative frameworks. Patricia is passionate about working with organisations with a real purpose, managing change, optimising operations and improving leadership, creativity and innovation capabilities.Patricia is tertiary qualified and has an MBA in – International Management. She is also qualified in Change Management, Agile, Prince2 certified and highly adept at collaborating with Senior Executives and Boards.She is also a Member of the CEO Institute (Awarded Certified CEO provisional (CCEO Prov.) status in Oct/19), was awarded Scholarship for Advanced Leadership Program - Women in Leadership AUS (2019) and for Executive Leadership Program with McKinsey Academy (2020).

As children across the nation are preparing to return to school there are many important questions on the topic of school safety beyond the health concerns that parents need to be asking their children, their children's teachers and administrators.  There are many questions about mental health and the toll the pandemic has had on children.  It is critical that we all prepare now and know the risks that our schools face, not so  we will live in a constant state of fear, but that we might be informed to have a greater level of confidence that the appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented to save the most lives should an act of evil come to our communities. "Knowledge diminishes fear," and this conversation with (Ret.) Chief Tony Pustizzi will move us one step closer to equipping ourselves with the information to engage in tough conversations with the local school systems. Chief Pustizzi was one of the first law enforcement officers on scene at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida on February 14, 2018.  He quickly had to assume command of an incredibly chaotic crime scene during the Active Shooter situation at that school.  In a matter of 2 hours there were nearly 700 officers on scene  and the management of every resource was vital to save the most  lives as possible.  That terrible day, 17 innocent people were killed and another 17 were injured. Chief Pustizzi shares about the many lessons learned that day and the days that would follow in the wake of this unfathomable act of evil.Tony Pustizzi Bio:Tony Pustizzi began his career with the Coral Springs Police Department in 1988.  Over his 30-year tenure, he supervised every unit within the agency with a strong emphasis on investigations, including homicide and special victims.  Additionally, he served on the SWAT team for 15 years, the last eight of which as team commander. Tony rose through the ranks to ultimately become chief of police in 2012.  He also served as the city's interim city manager and retired in March 2018 as the chief of police/deputy city manager.  In January 2019, Tony came out of retirement to serve as the special counsel to the new sheriff of Broward County upon his appointment by the governor of the state of Florida.  He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in criminology and law and received a master's degree in public administration from Florida Atlantic University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Southern Police Institute Command Officer's Course, FBI's LEEDA course, Center for Creative Leadership Program and Florida Atlantic University's Executive Leadership Program. Tony has served as state president for the Florida chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates, the chair for the National Benchmark Cities Chief's Association, an executive board member of the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, and an executive board member of the Broward County Chiefs of Police Association. As owner of Four Star Strategies, Inc., Tony conducts training throughout the country on school and workplace violence preparedness. He is also a keynote speaker at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and is a presenter with the FBINAA's School Shooting Prevention Leadership Forum and the School Safety Advocacy Council.Tony Pustizzi WebsiteThe Interrupted Podcast WebsiteThe Interrupted Podcast Instagram PageSteve's Instagram

Join us in an insightful conversation about getting more in tune with your heart, intuition, and creative passions. Joon Kim helps Asian Professionals grow successful careers and businesses and helps people manage their stress and burnout. He's graduated from Boston College- Wallace E. Carroll's Graduate School of Management and went into GE's Executive Leadership Program. He then became the FP&A Head of Market Intelligence as a Vice President at Point72 Asset Management. He's the CEO and Founder of Happy Successful Asians and is a mindset and performance coach.We discussed Joe Dispenza, box breathing, out-of-body experiences, and how to appreciate true love in a connected way. Check out this episode if you are into building relationships, living a much more fulfilled life, and how to deal with stress and societal expectations. Some important links are below to what we spoke about.His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/happyjoonkim/https://drjoedispenza.com/https://www.happysuccessfulasians.com/Taken from his website"I'm a coach and podcaster on a mission to help ambitious Asians overcome fear and limitations to grow businesses and create generational wealth without overwhelm and burnout to chart their path towards happiness and success. I worked in Finance chasing my career goals only to go through multiple burnouts, depression, and anxiety attacks - struggling mentally and emotionally and questioning where I had gone wrong.But that pain took me on a journey to seek answers, and as I came across solutions, I wondered, "WHY hadn't school taught us these ideas and principles on happiness and success?". I felt that school failed to teach us the lessons that we REALLY needed to become happy and successful. The BIG DREAM is to TRANSFORM EDUCATION to make it more relevant, but I'm starting off with my coaching business by helping ONE person at a time.And if this doesn't happen during my lifetime, I'm working to inspire the next generation to make a dent in their own ways."Link to other episodes of The Davidson Hang PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H475Y8hPnuqUTDOKtwOWQRedefining Masculinity discussed during the beginning of the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Redefining-Masculinity-Visions-New-Being-ebook/dp/B08WHCJLQZ

Summary:Sometimes it's hard to be the hero. According to research, this is one of the most common dilemmas that people face. Bill O'Rourke will guide us through what intervention looks like and how to stand up to those we work with and know. Notice the skills Bill uses, things like gathering the facts, seeking perspective from others, acting confidently, and setting the tone as a leader. About Our Guest:Bill O'Rourke spent the majority of his career at Alcoa, Inc. a global aluminum manufacturing company. After Bill retired from Alcoa he continued to serve on the Board of the Alcoa Foundation and teach values at Alcoa's Executive Leadership Program. He joined Alcoa as a Patent Attorney in 1975 and held a number of leadership positions including Corporate Patent Counsel, Vice President of Global Business Services (Financial Services, HR Services, Aircraft Operations, etc.), Chief Information Officer, Vice President of Procurement, Corporate Auditor, and Assistant General Counsel. From 2005 to 2008 Bill was the President of Alcoa-Russia. Bill was the Vice President, Environment, Health & Safety, and Sustainability three times under three CEOs at Alcoa. Bill lectures on Business Ethics, Corporate Compliance, and Safety at a number of companies and hospitals around the World, at Rotary Clubs, and at many universities including the University of Pittsburgh, Michigan, Nebraska, Arizona State, Florida, Illinois, Carnegie Mellon, Harvard Medical School, Northwestern, Chatham, San Jose, Viterbo, Benedictine, Marquette, Notre Dame, Gonzaga, Virginia Tech, the University of Dayton and Duquesne University. Bill is a co-author of The Business Ethics Field Guide. Useful Links:https://www.amazon.com/Business-Ethics-Field-Guide-Essential/dp/0991091035 (The Business Ethics Field Guide) Power of Ethics Ethics: Creating an ethical organization in a hostile environment- Russia- Bill O'Rourke's experiences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmFDXecIqJM (YouTube) Seek True North: Stories on Leadership and Ethics-Bill O'Rourke WSJ Story of the Alcoa Plant Manager About Merit LeadershipTo learn more about our products and services, visit http://meritleadership.com (http://meritleadership.com) Pleasant Pictures MusicJoin the https://pleasantpictures.club (Pleasant Pictures Music Club) to get unlimited access to high-quality, royalty-free music for all of your projects. Use the discount code HOWTOHELP15 for 15% off your first year.

Nicole Biscuiti is an inventor, designer, marketer, connector and idea coach. Nicole's patented Chestee sports bra has taken the functional fitness world by storm, as a stand-out tech product for female athletes. DANDO, run by Nicole and her brother Scott, is Chestee's “brother company” active label launching in the fall of 2021: created as a Give-Back entity benefitting charitable partnerships globally. Perspective Design is a Big Idea Coaching Consultancy in which Biscuiti, along with her partner Melissa Anderson, bring coaching and expert consultation to entrepreneurs and start-ups to help them launch their businesses. All of the stories collected on Nicole's journey will be documented on her Podcast releasing in Q3 titled, “This Shit's Hard”: Candid, Co-hosted Conversations with people who do the hard shit. Along with building her family's legacy brands and supporting her international sales team of badass women, Nicole engages with her community eagerly. She is an adjunct mentor at Florida Atlantic University's College of Business in the Entrepreneurship Track, is a top charity fundraiser to benefit The Keala Foundation, and volunteers her time to coach female business executives through the Women in Executive Leadership Program at FAU. Try a free trial of MFLH Online Training and train just like Christian Harris! - www.movefastliftheavy.com

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked, today we have an incredible friend and Air Force veteran on the show Corey Christman.  You might have noticed that we have more military personnel on our show than normal, but we know the individual stories and messages from each veteran are so unique.  Corey is the owner of Bravery Wines, a company dedicated to celebrating the heroes in our lives, he is a retired Supervisory Special Agent, United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations and a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. We have an open discussion about Corey's experience while in the military and being diagnosed with PTSD when retiring, and how he managed to work towards healing.  Corey shares his struggles of coming to terms with having PTSD and the journey he took to accept help from those around him. Pulling himself up and out of mental illness to pursue winemaking and in turn creating Bravery Wines, a wine company that helps celebrate and donate to retired veterans, first responders, and everyday heroes.  We hope you find encouragement, hope, and maybe just that little extra push to reach out and grab the hands that are extended to you in help. You have the courage to overcome any struggle, and start your own journey.  Always in Your Corner,  Chuck and Clint   More of What We Talk About: How to gain a strong foundation of communication and trust The transition from military service to civilian life The moment that started a spiral for Corey How Corey found out he had PTSD The journey of overcoming PSTD and mental trauma How Corey got into the winemaking business The story behind Bravery Wines The heroes that shape our world  And much more!   GUEST LINKS:   Website: www.bravery.wine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BraveryWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BraveryWines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braverywines/ Purchase Wine Website: https://vinoshipper.com/shop/bravery_wines?list= Purchase Wine Phone number: 315-536-2182 Yellow Ribbon Fund: https://yellowribbonfund.org/ Guest Bio:  Corey M. Christman is the owner and winemaker at Bravery Wines, LLC.  He's a retired Supervisory Special Agent, United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. On occasion, he works with select CEO's, leadership teams, and business leaders to guide them in creating robust people strategies and growing their workplace and team cultures. He's currently enrolled as a doctoral student at Drexel University where he's studying Educational Leadership with a concentration in Human Resource Development. He's an Adjunct Professor for Business Leadership and Criminal Justice at the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and is the recipient of numerous awards for human resource strategy, innovation, and leadership. He's a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program, Cornell University, and holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and BA in Criminal Justice. He's completed advanced business-related studies at Syracuse University, Washington State University and Texas A&M University.  LINKS: malarchuk.com/book  malarchuk.com  www.thecompassionateconnection.com  www.warriorsunmasked.com  Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What to expect today 1:20 Welcome Corey Christman 5:58 How Corey protects the people on the front line 9:30 What put Corey in a fight or flight mode 17:15 Developing life or death trust  21:04 How Corey transitioned to civilization living 26:42 When Corey felt like the wheels started to come off 36:15 The story behind Corey's wine career 43:43 How to get a bottle of Corey's wine 48:35 A funny story about Clint 52:14 Corey's advice 

Mike kicks of 2020 with Episode 66 of the "Linch with a Leader" podcast by sitting down with business guru Dr. Blanchard.  Mike & Dr. Blanchard talk about not only what he has learned about leadership in business but also about how his faith led him to pen the book and organization "Lead Like Jesus".Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is respected for his lifetime of groundbreaking research and thought leadership that has influenced the day-to-day management and leadership of people and companies throughout the world.With a passion to turn every leader into a servant leader, Ken Blanchard shares his insightful and powerful message with audiences around the world through speeches, consulting services, and bestselling books. When Ken speaks, he speaks from the heart with warmth and humor. No matter how large the audience, he is able to communicate with each person as if the two of them were alone and talking one on one. Ken is a sophisticated storyteller with a knack for making the seemingly complex easy to understand.Ken's impact as an author is far reaching. His iconic 1982 classic, The One Minute Manager, coauthored with Spencer Johnson, has sold more than 13 million copies and remains on bestseller lists today. In the past three decades he has authored or coauthored 60 books whose combined sales total more than 21 million copies. His groundbreaking works—including Raving Fans, The Secret, and Leading at a Higher Level, to name just a few—have been translated into more than 42 languages. In 2005 Ken was inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time.Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker, author and consultant, Ken is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees at his alma mater, Cornell University, and he also teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego.Born in New Jersey and raised in New York, Ken received his master's degree from Colgate University and his bachelor's and doctorate degrees from Cornell University.