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Some retirees have more money than they ever imagined… and still feel guilty buying the $5 M&Ms.This episode is for the lifelong savers who nailed the retirement planning side—maxed out accounts, invested consistently, hit their “number”—but feel stuck when it's time to actually spend. James and Ari share real client stories of multimillionaires who still walk past convenience to save a few dollars, not because they need to… but because the “always save” habit is so deeply wired in.In this episode, you'll hear:Why it's so hard to shift from accumulator to spenderHow a scarcity mindset can follow you into a very comfortable retirementThe “M&M moment” that exposed just how powerful old money habits can beSimple ways to practice guilt-free, intentional spending that aligns with your valuesIf you've ever asked yourself, “Is it really okay to spend this in retirement?” this conversation will help you see your money as a tool for memories, not just a balance sheet number.-Advisory services are offered through Root Financial Partners, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Viewing this content does not create an advisory relationship. We do not provide tax preparation or legal services. Always consult an investment, tax or legal professional regarding your specific situation.The strategies, case studies, and examples discussed may not be suitable for everyone. They are hypothetical and for illustrative and educational purposes only. They do not reflect actual client results and are not guarantees of future performance. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal.Comments reflect the views of individual users and do not necessarily represent the views of Root Financial. They are not verified, may not be accurate, and should not be considered testimonials or endorsementsParticipation in the Retirement Planning Academy or Early Retirement Academy does not create an advisory relationship with Root Financial. These programs are educational in nature and are not a substitute for personalized financial advice. Advisory services are offered only under a written agreement with Root Financial.Create Your Custom Early Retirement Strategy HereGet access to the same software I use for my clients and join the Early Retirement Academy hereAri Taublieb, CFP ®, MBA is the Chief Growth Officer of Root Financial Partners and a Fiduciary Financial Planner specializing in helping clients retire early with confidence.
This OG of directly contracted high-value networks or Centers of Excellence networks came up, name dropped and everything in the episode with Elizabeth Mitchell from PBGH, the Purchaser Business Group on Health, from two weeks ago. That was episode 491. So, welcome to this deep cut episode with Olivia Ross from way back, pre-pandemic times. This episode of Relentless Health Value revisits the concept of directly contracted high value networks or Centers of Excellence (ECEN) with Olivia Ross. The discussion explores the impact and potential of the ECEN network, emphasizing the importance of quality, price transparency, and multidisciplinary approaches in healthcare. Olivia delves into the reasons why ECEN was significant in past PBGH projects and its current relevance, despite its eventual dismantling due to corporate changes. The episode highlights the benefits for employers in creating their own high-value networks and the positive outcomes from fewer unnecessary surgeries and better quality care. Additionally, it covers the rigorous process of selecting Centers of Excellence and how continuous quality improvement efforts benefit both employers and healthcare providers. === LINKS ===
On this episode, I cover the ABCs of professional communication, just as I teach them to my MBA students. One of the simplest ways to elevate your professional communication—whether you're writing an email, pitching a strategy, or presenting to senior leaders—is to filter your message through three words: Active, Brief, and Clear. They sound basic, almost obvious. But in practice, they create a powerful discipline that separates high-quality communicators from everyone else. Active: Own the Message Active communication is energetic, direct, and accountable. It starts with the choice to use active voice—"We analyzed the data" instead of "The data was analyzed"—but it goes beyond grammar. Being active signals leadership. It tells your audience who is responsible, what action is being taken, and why it matters. It brings confidence to your tone, clarity to your reasoning, and momentum to your message. Brief: Respect Attention Being brief isn't about cutting until your message feels hollow. It's about stripping away anything that dilutes the point. In a world full of competing priorities and overloaded inboxes, brevity is a form of respect. Shorter sentences, concrete words, clear slide titles, and focused agendas make your message easier to absorb—and easier to act on. Brevity doesn't mean simplicity of thought; it means simplicity of delivery. You're curating the signal, not broadcasting the whole noise. Clear: Make Understanding Effortless Clarity is the culmination of the first two principles. When your message is active and brief, clarity emerges naturally—but it still needs intention. Clear communication uses plain language, not jargon. It uses structure—beginning, middle, end—to guide your audience. It uses formatting and visual hierarchy to make information scannable. Above all, it ensures that your audience never wonders: What does this mean, and what should I do with it? Clarity is not optional. It's the price of admission for influencing decisions. Why ABC Matters When communication is active, brief, and clear, it's easier to trust—and harder to misunderstand. Your audience feels more confident in you. They're more likely to remember your message. And they're far more likely to act. Whether you're writing a memo, drafting a slide deck, or speaking in a meeting, the ABCs give you a repeatable way to refine your thinking and elevate your delivery. Active shows ownership. Brief shows respect. Clear shows mastery. Together, they define the core of effective business communication.
If you've ever wondered how to charge what your work is actually worth, this conversation hands you the playbook. Erin and Keri dig in with guest Sarah Petty on switching from “everyone” to right-fit clients, and building systems that serve deeply and profit fairly, so you stop running on volume and start running a business. Sarah is a New York Times best-selling author, highly-acclaimed speaker, author, MBA and coach who started her own boutique photography studio after working for Coca Cola for 20 years and then meeting the marketing goals of a top regional advertising agency's clients. It was at this ad agency where she taught small businesses the value of a strong foundation and how they would grow with a strong brand. She attributes the rapid growth of her boutique photography studio, which was named one of the most profitable in the country within just five years in business by PPA, to the creation of her own strong brand. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com You can find Sarah at www.photographybusinessinstitute.com and follow her online at https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty/ Get your copy of Sarah's book, “Worth Every Penny” here: https://amzn.to/4hWBI6u Today's episode is brought to you by PolicyMe. Term Life Insurance: https://api.fintelconnect.com/t/l/65afef8bdd380e001c5ac59f Critical Illness Insurance: https://api.fintelconnect.com/t/l/65aff166208d83001bcf9cef Leave us a voicemail message here: www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your favorite bookstore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we look at the latest findings from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) newly released Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance Report. Plus, Robbie sits down with Figure's Michael Tannenbaum for a discussion on how small-balance first-liens and HELOC-as-refi strategies work, the latest developments after the company's IPO, and his thoughts on the current lending climate. And we close by examining what the influence of the labor market on mortgage rates.Thank you to Figure. Figure is shaking up the lending world with their five-day HELOC, offering borrower approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in five days. Figure has hundreds of partners in the Banking, Credit Union, Home Improvement, and of course, IMB space embedding their technology. Lenders, give yo
Choosing the right pricing model can make or break a project, and understanding fixed bid vs time and materials is essential for developers, consultants, and business owners alike. In Part 2 of our Building Better Foundations interview with Charly Leetham, we explore the complexities behind scoping work, managing expectations, and balancing fairness with sustainability. This conversation dives into real experiences—both successful and painful—that highlight how important clarity is when building custom software or digital solutions. About Charly Leetham Charly Leetham brings more than 40 years of hands-on experience in building practical, reliable systems for small businesses. She earned her amateur radio license at 13, became an electronic engineer by 21, and completed her MBA while working full-time and raising two young children. Her career has spanned technical support, sales, project management, and client services, giving her a deep understanding of both technology and people. After running multiple franchises and overcoming a major business setback, she founded Ask Charly Leetham—now a long-standing digital services company supporting clients across Australia, the U.S., and beyond. Known for her clear, no-nonsense approach, Charly specializes in turning complex tech into simple, workable solutions. She also hosts Rise and Shine – Your Business Tech Boost, offering practical guidance to business owners who want answers they can trust. Facebook, Twitter / X, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Website Fixed Bid vs Time and Materials: When Fixed Pricing Works Charly begins by explaining that fixed bid pricing only works when the scope is tight, clear, and measurable. If she can define every deliverable—content length, number of pages, number of images, required effort—then fixed pricing is a win for both sides. Everyone knows what will be delivered and at what cost. "Fixed bid requires fixed scope. If you can't list every deliverable, you shouldn't fix the price." – Charly Leetham But when the work involves unknowns, research, or variable technical challenges, time and materials become the safer, more honest approach. When ambiguity is present, Charly often starts with a one-hour or two-hour discovery block before offering a detailed estimate. Fixed Bid vs Time and Materials: Owning the Estimate One powerful theme from Charly's perspective is ownership. If she commits to a fixed price and the work takes longer than expected—yet stays within the original requirements—she believes it's her responsibility, not the client's problem. She compares it to car maintenance: if a mechanic quotes you a fixed price for an oil change, you don't pay extra because it took them longer internally. "If I overestimated my abilities, that's on me—not the client." Michael shares a similar story from his own experience: a large fixed-bid software project that went significantly over budget due to missed requirements and "muscle memory" business processes the client never mentioned. Even after months of discovery, unseen complexity still appeared late in development—forcing a learning experience the hard way. Hidden Requirements: The Biggest Threat to Fixed Bid Work One of the biggest takeaways from the episode is how hidden systems and unspoken workflows can wreck a fixed price project. Rob and Charly both describe situations where: Staff used spreadsheets leadership didn't know about Legacy systems connected to new tools in undocumented ways Workers avoided tools they disliked, creating shadow processes Teams hadn't been trained on the system they were supposed to use Business processes had evolved, but documentation had not These are the real reasons fixed bids go off the rails. Not because developers fail—but because the truth of the workflow is often hidden beneath assumptions. If you don't see the real workflow, your scope is incomplete. Good requirements gathering means observing actual work—not just interviewing leadership. Learning vs Billing: Handling Complexity Fairly Another powerful point from Charly is knowing when to charge for expertise and when to absorb learning time. She tells a story about spending hours researching spam protection for a client. She only billed a fraction of that time, because much of it was her own learning. The next client benefited from that knowledge instantly—and paid a fair fixed price for the solution. That balance of fairness and sustainability is what keeps clients trusting you long-term. Final Thoughts: Getting Fixed Bid vs Time and Materials Right Charly ends with practical advice for developers: stay clear and intentional. Whether you're working fixed bid or time and materials, understand what you're building, pause when you're stuck, and talk through problems with someone. Much of the development clarity comes from simply stating the issue aloud. In the end, fixed bid vs time and materials isn't just about pricing. It's about transparency, expectations, and knowing when each model protects both the client and the developer. With strong communication, clear requirements, and honest scoping, you set the foundation for projects that deliver value without surprises. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. 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She was the youngest marketer to be selected to manage an entire Apple sales channel. This was due to her success with the marketing projects that she did for Porsche, Whole Foods, Target, and Disney. At Apple she broke a marketing record set by Steve Jobs (doubling sales for an entire Apple sales channel in one year, without increasing the marketing budget by even $1).After earning her MBA at IE Business School, she grew an international fashion company by more than 4200% in just 9 weeks.She is the only marketer to achieve all of that and then go on to grow a bootstrapped startup's “idea on paper” to more than $108,000,000 in less than five years.She is the author of Tools of Marketing Titans™: 90+ High-Impact Marketing Projects to Fast-Track Revenue Growth. https://adisoozin.com/#contenthttp://www.yourlotandparcel.org
Howie and Harlan discuss the outlook for U.S. healthcare spending over the next five years, the state of seasonal and avian flu, and an expensive AI-based cardiac test. Show notes: Life expectancy and expenditures "How does U.S. life expectancy compare to other countries?" ACOs and cost savings "After Fifteen Years, is Value-Based Care Succeeding?" Health & Veritas Episode 115: Farzad Mostashari: Aligning Incentives to Fix Primary Care World Prematurity Day WHO: World Prematurity Day 2025 WHO: World Prematurity Day Key Messages WHO: Preterm birth AI concerns "'It keeps me awake at night': machine-learning pioneer on AI's threat to humanity" "Why neural net pioneer Geoffrey Hinton is sounding the alarm on AI" "AI pioneer: 'The dangers of abuse are very real'" "'Malicious use is already happening': machine-learning pioneer on making AI safer" "Fathers of the Deep Learning Revolution Receive ACM A.M. Turing Award" "Deep learning" Bird flu "First U.S. case of human bird flu in 9 months confirmed in Washington state" Cleveland Clinic: Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) "Flu in numbers: NHS faces one of worst winters ever, officials warn, amid concern over mutated strain" "New flu virus mutation could see 'worst season in a decade'" "Australia posts record-breaking flu numbers as vaccination rates stall" FDA: Influenza Vaccine Composition for the 2025-2026 U.S. Influenza Season Cardiology and AI "Coronary CT angiography evaluation with artificial intelligence for individualized medical treatment of atherosclerosis: a Consensus Statement from the QCI Study Group" "Medicare will pay more than $1,000 for AI to analyze a heart scan. Is that too much?" Free speech and drug promotion "High-Engagement Social Media Posts Related to Prescription Drug Promotion for 3 Major Drug Classes" Health & Veritas Episode 195: Jerry Avorn: Countering the Drug Marketing Machine Medicare premiums "Medicare premiums to jump 10% heading into 2026" "Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2026" Centers for Medicare and Medicaid: 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles In the Yale School of Management's MBA for Executives program, you'll get a full MBA education in 22 months while applying new skills to your organization in real time. Yale's Executive Master of Public Health offers a rigorous public health education for working professionals, with the flexibility of evening online classes alongside three on-campus trainings. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.
EP 2696 (MBA 150) 8 สัญญาณที่บอกว่าเราควรจะเรียน MBA ได้แล้ว ในฐานะที่ผมเป็นผู้อำนวยการโครงการ MBA ของธรรมศาสตร์ ผมมักจะได้รับคำถามอยู่เรื่อย ๆ ว่า ควรจะเรียน MBA ดีไหม เลยขอสรุปเอาคำตอบมาไว้ในตอนนี้ เผื่อเป็นประโยชน์กับผู้ที่กำลังจะตัดสินใจเรียน MBA นะครับ
In this episode of The Spine Pod, hosts Courtney Schutze and Brady Riesgraf sit down with Dr. Kamal Woods, a double fellowship-trained surgeon in both orthopedics and neurosurgery, and founder of Vertrae® in Miamisburg, Ohio. Dr. Woods received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery from Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center. He later earned his MBA from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, further deepening his understanding of the complex healthcare ecosystem and how to improve it. Since then, he has gone on to build a patient-centered practice rooted in the belief that one size does not fit all when it comes to spine care. Whether a patient needs a non‑surgical treatment, minimally invasive surgery, or motion‑preserving option, the goal remains the same: restore mobility, alleviate pain, and help patients return to what they love most. Throughout the episode, Dr. Woods shares his philosophy of combining surgical precision with compassionate, personalized care. He also discusses the importance of having a full “toolbox” of treatments, from conservative care and robotic‑assisted techniques to artificial disc replacement, and why patient education and shared decision‑making are essential. He goes on to share how his background, far from conventional, has shaped his patient‑first mindset and his vision for modern spine care. In this episode, you'll learn: Why motion preservation is more than a trend, it's about protecting function and long-term quality of life. How insurance and reimbursement barriers can impact patient care, and the changes needed to move the field forward. Why outpatient, motion-preserving spine care is gaining momentum and what it takes to build a successful model. How Dr. Woods prioritizes patients through individualized treatment plans for those dealing with chronic leg and back pain. Why enabling technologies such as navigation and robotics are expanding into more surgical facilities. How Vertrae® is driving local innovation through education, community events, and an empowering patient-centered care model. Drawing on his childhood roots in Saint Vincent, his surgical training in California, and the practice he's built in Ohio, Dr. Woods is shaping an innovative spine care model centered on motion preservation—designed to help patients return to the activities they love, all in one integrated setting. Whether you're a surgeon focused on emerging technologies, an industry professional tracking care trends, or a patient seeking clarity in a crowded spine landscape, this episode delivers compelling insights on how treatment pathways are shifting and how modern practice models are evolving. Learn more about Dr. Woods: Vertrae: https://vertrae.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamal-woods-md-mba-89172682/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vertrae.inc/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KamalWoodsMD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @vertrae360 You can find The Spine Pod on all Podcast Streaming Platforms, including: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpinePod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DBzWfVt1ExQE0qTjhOERa?si=EEBPwQgRQSujyZsaXnJagA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spine-pod/id1745442311 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/98fd41ad-75ee-4371-bb70-c5b274324a47/the-spine-pod?ref=dm_sh_kmfvSHB5iY109GDslhiJul22E iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-spine-pod-174320414?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Follow The Spine Pod to learn more about the latest episodes and happenings in the world of motion preservation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespinepod... TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thespinepod The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.
Chris Martenson is an economic researcher, futurist, and author with a PhD from Duke University and an MBA from Cornell, renowned for forecasting the 2008 housing and stock market crashes.He founded PeakProsperity.com, where he explores the "Three Es" (economy, energy, environment) through his popular video series and book The Crash Course, warning of resource depletion and growth limits.
About this episode: Robotic telesurgery allows providers to conduct minimally invasive surgeries across long distances, reaching remote communities. In this episode: Binita Ashar, a surgeon with a background in policy, discusses the revolutionary role this technology can play in medicine and what issues need to be addressed—from cost to cybersecurity—in order to greenlight more procedures in the United States. Guests: Binita Ashar, MD, MBA, is a general surgeon who previously served as the Director of the FDA's Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices. She also serves on the board of the Society of Robotic Surgery. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. Show links and related content: Exclusive look at groundbreaking remote robotic surgery: Patient was in Africa; doctor was in Florida—ABC News WHO and Society of Robotic Surgery launch health innovation initiative to expand access to virtual care and telesurgery—WHO Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.
Today, we are another episode in our series, sponsored by our good friends at Railsware. Railsware is a leading product studio with two main focuses - services and products. They have created amazing products like Mailtrap, Coupler and TitanApps, while also partnering with teams like Calendly and Bright Bytes. They deliver amazing products, and have happy customers to prove it.In this series, we are digging into the company's methods around product engineering and development. In particular, we will cover relevant topics to not only highlight their expertise, but to educate you on industry trends alongside their experience.In today's episode, we are chatting with Julia Starun, Product Director at Railsware with over 17 years of experience in product management, business process automation and optimization. Julia will share her insights into where an MBA helps you manage a product team - and where it doesn't.Questions:What was your story before MBA, and what motivated your decision to pursue it?What real-world gaps between MBA theory and product management practices did you discover at Railsware?Does MBA training help with the "people management" side of leading product teams?How can the tools and frameworks you learned during your MBA help with uncertainty – or overcomplicate things – when creating products?How does understanding "business stuff" – like P&L, unit economics, financial modeling, etc. – change how you approach product decisions?Does MBA business strategy training help product managers think beyond features to market positioning?For someone already managing product teams, when does pursuing an MBA make sense versus other learning paths?What's your biggest surprise about how MBA education did (or didn't) change the way you approach the realities of product team leadership?Linkshttps://railsware.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-starun/Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/codestory* Check out NordVPN: https://nordprotect.com/codestorySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/code-story-insights-from-startup-tech-leaders/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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What do you do when your trust is broken, or when people start questioning your trustworthiness? Chances are, you're left feeling unsure, even overwhelmed. Most of us don't really understand how trust works, so trying to fix it can feel impossible.In this episode, Peter Kim from USC's Marshall School of Business breaks it down for us. Drawing from his book How Trust Works, he shares over twenty years of research on what makes people trustworthy, why trust gets broken, and how relationships can actually be repaired.Join us for a conversation about the science of trust and discover what it really takes to build, break, and restore the connections that matter most.Listen and Learn: Why trust is essential for cooperation, even though it makes us vulnerable, and how people who choose to trust ultimately function and flourish better than those who don'tHow trust is defined as a willingness to be vulnerable in situations involving real risk, and why acting as if you trust someone is not the same as truly trusting themHow trust violations fall into competence or integrity, and how we weigh positive and negative information differently for each, shaping how we perceive and respond to others' actionsThe effectiveness of apologies depends on whether a violation is seen as a matter of competence or integrity, and how our motivation to preserve relationships influences the way we interpret and respond to wrongdoingMoving beyond black-and-white judgments of right and wrong to explore the gray areas in human behavior and foster a more nuanced understanding and dialogueHow to begin rebuilding trust by acknowledging the other person's concerns, assuming shared core values, and creating a safe space for honest, collaborative conversation, even when opinions deeply differWhy apologies for integrity violations are so hard to accept, and ways to reframe actions or create narratives that allow people to recognize errors and pursue redemptionResources: How Trust Works: The Science of How Relationships Are Built, Broken, and Repaired https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781250838155 Peter's Website: https://peterhkim.com Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkim/ My Octopus Teacher movieAbout Peter Kim Peter is a Professor at USC's Marshall School of Business, where he teaches some of the most popular MBA courses around—probably because everyone wants to know why their apologies keep backfiring. His research on trust violation and repair has ten national and international awards, been featured everywhere from the New York Times to NPR, and culminated in his 2023 book How Trust Works: The Science of How Relationships Are Built, Broken, and Repaired, which won the Academy of Management's 'Distinguished Winner' award for making significant contributions to both science and practice.Related Episodes: Episode 51. The Psychology of Political Division with Debbie and YaelEpisode 371. Uniting Toward a Better Future with Diana McLain SmithEpisode 281. Belonging Uncertainty and Bridging Divides with Geoffrey CohenEpisode 392. Outraged with Kurt GraySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if everything we thought we knew about loyalty, leadership, and the future of work is about to be rewritten? In this episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with Steve Cadigan - LinkedIn's first-ever Chief Human Resources Officer and one of the most respected minds in global talent strategy - to explore the shifting realities of today's workforce. From the rise of a restless generation to the untapped power of learning and mobility inside organizations, this conversation challenges leaders to think beyond old models of retention and success. It's a provocative look at how businesses can thrive amid constant change - and why the key to keeping your best people might be the very thing that sets them free.Steve Cadigan is a globally recognized talent advisor and founder of Cadigan Talent Ventures, a Silicon Valley firm that has worked with top organizations like Google, Intel, and the BBC. As LinkedIn's first CHRO, he guided the company through its IPO and shaped its culture, which later became the foundation for a Stanford University course. With over 25 years of HR leadership, he has advised leading VC and consulting firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, McKinsey, and Deloitte. A sought-after speaker and media expert, he frequently appears on Bloomberg, CBS, and CNBC and teaches at major universities. His book, Workquake, debuted as a #1 Amazon Hot New Release in 2021. Recognized annually since 2021 as a top 100 thought leader in talent, he serves on multiple boards and advisory panels, helping leaders craft innovative talent strategies. Having lived and worked in Singapore, Canada, and the U.S., he brings a global perspective to the future of work. Based in California, he enjoys coaching basketball and playing tennis.00:00 Intro02:15 This is my moment…have you found yours? 03:40 This is the last thing companies think about!05:05 Ways of winning without a team that has been together for a long time08:25 The need for this has accelerated! 11:01 A person is loyal to this13:30 CEOs need to do a better job in removing the silo thinking18:30 Would you rather…?20:50 Advice, listen up!23:30 I do this for my twinshttps://stevecadigan.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadigan/ steve@cadiganventures.com https://www.tiktok.com/@stevecadigan?lang=en===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:
Adrian Moran, MD, MBA currently serves as the Chief Medical and Transformation Officer of MaineHealth, a not-for-profit, integrated health system with over 2000 providers and 23,000 care team members serving patients across Maine and New Hampshire. Dr Moran joined me to talk about his views on transformational leadership and his professional journey from a pediatric […]
All of us show up with multiple identities (partner, parent, revolutionary, etc.). How do we, as therapists, get better at existing in discomfort and creating space where everyone can explore without rushing to define themselves? Santiago Delboy, MBA, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and founder of Fermata Psychotherapy, a psychoanalytic group practice in Chicago. I consider Santiago a true in-betweener (or, n'betweener©, the term coined by previous guest Nora Alwah for those who, like herself, feel suspended between two (or more) identities; not fully inhabiting one or the other). My assessment isn't an indictment; it's an invitation. How can we transmute the discomfort of the unknown into collective growth? GUEST BIO Santiago Delboy, MBA, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and founder of Fermata Psychotherapy, a psychoanalytic group practice in Chicago. He has provided clinical supervision and consultation at the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis, the Institute for Clinical Social Work, and The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Prior to becoming a clinician, he spent over a decade working in the corporate world in Peru, his home country, and the U.S. His publications include essays in Psychoanalytic Dialogues, Psychoanalytic Inquiry, Revista de la Sociedad Peruana de Psicoanálisis, Aeon, and Psychology Today. *** Join the Group Practice (R)evolution! GPR is a new platform and podcast series offering insights from owners, employees, and experts, and resources to support this wildly ambitious vision for the future. For a limited time, podcast listeners can get a full year of membership for only $19.99 by using the discount code PODCAST. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/GPRPodcast and click on "have a coupon" and enter PODCAST to enjoy all the perks of Group Practice (R)evolution for a year! SUPPORT THE SHOW Conversations With a Wounded Healer Merch Join our Patreon for gifts & perks Shop our Bookshop.org store and support local booksellers Share a rating & review on Apple Podcasts *** Let's be friends! You can find me in the following places… Website Facebook @headheartbiztherapy Instagram @headheartbiztherapy
Market headlines love fear, but is that the full story? After decades of studying market trends, Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick knows that the best investment decisions start with data, not emotion or fear-based media. In this episode, he explains what most people get wrong about the market, why data is crucial to the bigger picture, and how investors can navigate information overload on social media. You'll also hear tips for making finance fun (and easier to understand), and building your own voice online! Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) Ryan's background and career journey to Carson Group (02:16) Why he still has an optimistic, bullish market outlook (05:26) How he makes finance fun and easily digestible (09:34) Leveraging social media and the Facts vs. Feelings podcast (11:10) The importance of visual storytelling and historical data (13:48) How social media impacts investor behavior (16:14) Advantages of the RIA model (20:22) AI's impact on the job market and client privacy (23:44) Networking and branding advice for beginner finance pros (26:26) What brought you JOY today? (30:02) Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/retirement-planning-quiz/ Connect with Larry Sprung: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung Connect with Ryan Detrick: X (Twitter): https://x.com/RyanDetrick/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandetrick/ Website: https://www.carsongroup.com/insights/blog/team-members/ryan-detrick/ About Our Guest: As Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, Ryan Detrick brings a wealth of expertise and a strong understanding of financial markets to guide the firm's strategic investment decisions. With a proven track record of insightful market analysis and a passion for helping both advisors and clients navigate the complexities of the financial landscape, Ryan plays a pivotal role in shaping the investment strategies that drive Carson Group's success. Ryan's career has been marked by a dedication to staying at the forefront of market trends and the role history plays in potential market moves. Prior to joining Carson Group, Ryan held key positions at several leading financial institutions, where he honed his skills in market analysis, risk management and portfolio optimization. His ability to distill complex market information into actionable insights has earned him recognition as a thought leader in the financial industry, including being named one of Business Insider's 2023 Oracles of Wall Street. A sought-after commentator, Ryan frequently shares his market perspectives through media appearances on CNBC, Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, Bloomberg and SiriusXM, speaking engagements and written commentary. Leveraging his extensive knowledge of market trends, economic indicators, and investment opportunities, Ryan provides valuable insights that empower clients to make informed decisions in an ever-evolving financial environment. Ryan also co-hosts a top-investing podcast, "Facts vs Feelings" alongside Carson Group colleague Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist. Each week they engage in insightful conversations exploring the intersection of data-driven market analysis and the human element in investment decision-making. Through "Facts vs Feelings," Ryan reaffirms his dedication to making finance more understandable. Originally from Springfield, Ohio, Ryan's financial career began over 20 years ago, with more than a decade spent at Schaeffer's Investment Research and six years at LPL Financial. He has a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation, a bachelor's degree in finance from Xavier University, and an MBA from Miami University. Outside Carson, Ryan is a dedicated family man and sports enthusiast. A lifelong Cincinnati Bengals fan, he lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with his family, where he can often be found coaching his two boys in various sports. In his free time, Ryan enjoys traveling to new places and exploring local cuisine. Disclosure: Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
For this episode Chandler and SBC consultant Dawn talk about key questions to consider when applying during Round Two. Dawn graduated as a PepsiCo Scholar from Harvard Business School with concentrations in finance and marketing. Dawn was also admitted to the Stanford GSB. Dawn is a full-time advisor and senior consultant with SBC who has 18+ years of experience getting clients from around the world admitted into full-time, deferred and executive MBA programs. Dawn has a high success rate having clients admitted every year. 99% of clients who work with her on four or more schools have gained admission. She has had several double admits to Harvard and Stanford. Outside of her work in admissions consulting, Dawn has experience at companies such as: Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Pepsi, the Carlyle Group and Warner Bros. In this episode Chandler and Dawn talk about a range of topics to help applicants stand out during the Round Two, including: Why do business schools have more than one round for admissions? Do you think there is a difference in applying round one or a later round? Is there any advantage in applying in Round Two? Chandler and Dawn will also share a number of specific client examples and lessons learned from Round Two applications. Listening to this episode is a must for any applicant applying during Round Two.
In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, host Benoy Thanjan talks with Jon Semingson, President of Peak Demand, a leading recruitment firm focused on renewable energy and clean technology. Jon shares an inside look at how the intense growth of solar, storage and broader renewables is reshaping the talent market, what companies are doing right and wrong when hiring, and what candidates should focus on to stand out. Benoy and Jon also dive into how recent policy changes and the “Big Beautiful Bill” landscape are influencing demand for specific skill sets, plus key takeaways from this year's RE+ Las Vegas and what they signal about the future of the clean energy workforce. What You'll Learn In This Episode How Peak Demand became a go-to recruiting partner for solar, storage and clean energy companies The most in-demand roles in today's renewable energy market How policy shifts and incentives are changing hiring needs across development, EPC, asset management and finance Compensation and hiring trends for 2025 and beyond How remote work, hybrid models and geographic flexibility are affecting recruiting strategies Common mistakes solar and storage companies make when trying to hire top talent Practical tips for candidates who want to break into or move up in the renewable energy industry Key themes Jon and Benoy saw at RE+ and what they reveal about where the industry is headed How founders and executives can build teams that scale with rapid growth and market volatility Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar. Jon Semingson Jon Semingson is the President of Peak Demand, a recruitment firm specializing in renewable energy, clean technology and the broader energy transition. Peak Demand partners with developers, IPPs, EPCs, manufacturers and investors to help them hire top talent across leadership, commercial, technical and operational roles. Peak Demand focuses on long-term partnerships, understanding both company culture and candidate motivations to build teams that can scale in a fast-moving, highly competitive market like solar and storage. Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com Jon Semingson Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solarrecruiter/ Website: https://peakdemandinc.com/ Email: jon@inpeakdemand.com If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share the Solar Maverick Podcast so more people can learn how to accelerate the clean energy transition. Join Us for the Winter Solstice Fundraiser! I'm excited to invite you to our Winter Solstice Fundraiser, hosted by Reneu Energy and the Solar Maverick Podcast on Thursday, December 4th from 6–10 PM at Hudson Hall in Jersey City, NJ! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/reneuenergy/1919391 This event brings together clean energy leaders, entrepreneurs, and friends to celebrate the season while raising funds for the Let's Share the Sun Foundation, which installs solar and storage systems for families and communities in need in Puerto Rico. We'll have: -Great food and drinks -Amazing networking with solar and sustainability professionals -Sports memorabilia auctions (with proceeds benefiting Let's Share the Sun) -An inspiring community focused on making an impact through solar energy If you or your company would like to get involved as a sponsor, please message us at info@reneuenergy.com.
Nuestra invitada esta semana en Máximo Desempeño es Adriana Senior, CEO de la Corporación Colombia Internacional, experta en comercio internacional y agroindustria, y una líder visionaria que ha transformado la vida de millones de familias vulnerables en Colombia. Adriana tiene antepasados que se salieron del molde: su bisabuela fue alcaldesa de Facatativá y una de las primeras mujeres en usar pantalón en Colombia, su abuelo Alfonso Senior fue uno de los dirigentes deportivos más importante de la historia del país y revolucionó el fútbol colombiano. Desde niña descubrió su vocación de servicio escalando un árbol de cerezo para ver familias necesitadas y llevándoles mercado de su casa. Soñaba con ser escritora pero estudió Economía Internacional. Cuando se casó pensó ser ama de casa y a los tres meses ya estaba deprimida. Decidió emprender y eventualmente encontró su gran pasión en el sector agroindustrial. Su mayor desafío llegó cuando a su esposo Alejandro le diagnosticaron cáncer con pocas semanas de vida. Logró vivir seis años más. Tras su pérdida, Adriana se peleó con Dios por más de un año. Un día en el mediterráneo español, tras perder un vuelo, vio el cielo rojizo y gritó "¡Así es mi vida, como un infierno!". El color cambió a azul en un instante. Lo entendió como un mensaje y una nueva oportunidad. Retomó sus ganas de vivir, hizo dos MBAs graduándose con honores, retomó el deporte, volvió a encontrar el amor y entendió que todos los momentos difíciles tenían un propósito. Adriana vive bajo un lema poderoso: “No dejo que el tren pase sin subirme”. Además, Pablo profundiza en "La Urgencia de Experimentar la Vida Plenamente", una reflexión transformadora sobre por qué no estás ensayando para tu vida sino que esta ES tu vida. Descubre por qué tu cerebro está diseñado para mantenerte seguro, no para mantenerte vivo, y la diferencia es crucial para vivir plenamente, cómo los estudios sobre el arrepentimiento revelan que las personas no se arrepienten de lo que hicieron sino de lo que no hicieron, y por qué el arrepentimiento número uno de pacientes terminales es “ojalá hubiera tenido el coraje de vivir una vida fiel a mí mismo”. Aprende por qué la búsqueda de la perfección se convierte en el enemigo de la ejecución: los atletas que esperan sentirse 100% listos nunca compiten, los emprendedores que esperan el plan perfecto nunca lanzan, y cómo el concepto de flow state nos enseña que entramos en estado de fluidez cuando nos comprometemos completamente con el momento presente y dejamos de resistirnos a la incertidumbre. Un episodio que te desafiará a preguntarte: ¿Qué tren has dejado pasar por miedo, por comodidad, o por esperar el momento perfecto que nunca llega? ¿Qué conversación has estado posponiendo? ¿Qué proyecto has estado "preparando" durante meses? No hay rampa de lanzamiento perfecta. Hay solo este momento y tu elección de qué hacer con él. Esto no es un ensayo. Esta ES tu vida.
The email with the term sheet arrived first, then the bottle of champagne from the CEO, Jayme Brooks tells us. The lender had agreed to a nontraditional structure that allowed Capstone to borrow against intangible assets, creating a lifeline at a moment when revenue had dropped about 40% and market cap had fallen from roughly 400 million to 25 million, she tells us. Cost reductions, including a 25% reduction in force and ultimately a 50% cut in the cost structure, followed, she tells us. But the bridge financing meant the company could still fund payroll, buy supplies, and keep shipping microturbines.That moment caps years of learning “in the room.” Brooks began in engineering before shifting into accounting and public practice, she tells us. Controller roles in aerospace and a UK-owned division exposed her to debt, private equity, and board dynamics. She later accepted what looked like a step back—a director of financial reporting role at an unprofitable public company—because she wanted capital-markets experience and trusted a former CFO mentor, she tells us.Along the way, an MBA and countless investor calls broadened her view beyond “head down” execution. In the restructuring, she focused on explaining the “why” to suppliers, employees, and investors, securing payment plans and shared sacrifice so the business could survive, she tells us. Today, at Limbach, she continues to leverage external experts, integrate acquisitions, refine owner-direct metrics, and lead with an empathetic, trust-building style inspired in part by Leading with the Heart, she tells us.
Thanksgiving isn't just about food—it's also about reflection, gratitude, and smart planning. In this episode, Miguel Gonzalez, CRC, shares timeless financial lessons inspired by the holiday table. Cortburg Retirement Advisors is a boutique financial planning firm committed to helping you grow, protect, and preserve your assets from your first job to retirement. We specialize in wealth management, estate and tax planning, group retirement, employee benefits, insurance, and retirement planning to navigate any economic climate.Miguel Gonzalez, a Retirement Specialist with 20+ years of experience, offers expertise in retirement income planning, investment management, and retirement plan design. With an MBA from Columbia Business School, and professional experience with JP Morgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, and more, Miguel is a trusted advisor for his clients.Welcome to Cortburg Speaks Retirement Podcast with Miguel Gonzalez, MBA, AIF®, CPFA®, CRC® CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MIGUEL'S LATEST PODCAST FOLLOW US ON: YouTube->https://m.youtube.com/c/CORTBURGRETIREMENTADVISORS Facebook-> https://m.facebook.com/CortburgInc Twitter-> https://twitter.com/CortburgInc LinkedIn->https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelxgonzalez/ Website: www.CortburgRetirement.com Email: Miguel@CortburgRetirement.com
Text us your questions and thoughts!What if the smartest move in your forties is starting over as an intern? In this episode, we sit down with Adi Aloni, Customer Success Leader, to unpack a rare kind of career resilience: going from an established career, to taking a leap into an MBA, to a humble reentry through a marketing internship, and then a decisive pivot into customer success leadership. It's a story about trading ego for opportunity and discovering how a nonlinear path can be a competitive edge.For the first time ever, Adi shares her career journey and walks us through the phases of building customer success from the ground up: early days with a handful of customers, finding product‑market fit, scaling teams and specialisation, and finally shifting to sustainable growth with sharper retention and efficiency. We discuss:Why active listening outperforms any script How to price time and expertise so “free” help doesn't become invisibleWhat it takes to maintain momentum when you choose to stay at one company for a decade AI's emerging role in customer successShe also shares why she believes that the grass isn't greener; it's better watered—especially when you have the right people, a product you believe in, and permission to shape your own role.This conversation will leave you inspired so tune in and enjoy.
Thinking of business school? Host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) sits down with IvyWise MBA admissions counselors Kayon (formerly at the MIT Sloan School of Management) and Nellie (formerly at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania) to detail what you should be doing in each year of your undergraduate career to prepare for top MBA programs.
When David Fajgenbaum nearly died of Castleman disease for the fifth time, he decided to take fate into his own hands. Using his medical training, he searched for an existing drug that might save his life—and found one. Now his organization, Every Cure, is scaling the same approach to uncover hidden treatments for other diseases with no known cure. David and Claudia discussed: How Every Cure is using AI to test 75 million possible disease-drug combinations The perverse incentives that keep generic drug repurposing in the shadowsWhy the hardest part of innovation isn't discovery, it's getting proven treatments into clinical practiceRepurposing existing drugs makes so much sense. But as David points out, there's no market for it:“Once a drug is generic.. the price is going to plummet… And even if you were to double the sales of your drug because you found a new disease area, now you've gone from 1% to 2% of what you got before… So there's no incentive whatsoever for our system to find a new use for a generic drug. Zero incentive.”Relevant LinksLearn more about Every CureRead David's book Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope Into ActionWatch David's TEDTalk Listen to David's Podcast interview with Adam GrantGet info on the Dada2 FoundationWatch a video on Matt Might's story About Our GuestDavid Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc, is co-Founder & President of Every Cure and a physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is one of the youngest faculty members ever to receive tenure at Penn Medicine. He is also the national bestselling author of Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope Into Action, which is being adapted into a film by Forrest Gump producer Wendy Finerman. During medical school, Fajgenbaum discovered a treatment that saved his own life and founded the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network. He has advanced 13 more repurposed treatments for cancers and rare diseases and co-founded Every Cure to unlock more hidden cures from existing medicines which has received over $100M from ARPA-H and TED's Audacious Project. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA. One of the youngest recipients of multiple top NIH and FDA grants, Fajgenbaum has authored over 100 scientific papers in leading journals, including The New England Journal of...
In this episode, we speak with Dan Williams, Partner at Delta-v Capital, an investment firm focused on growth-stage software and technology services businesses. Founded in 2009, Delta-v Capital has provided flexible growth capital solutions to innovative companies across infrastructure software, cloud services, CxO software, and vertical software sectors for more than a decade. The firm manages over $1.3 billion in assets and maintains offices in Denver, CO, and Dallas, TX. Dan leads Delta-v's infrastructure software practice, focusing on cybersecurity, AI, and DevOps. He has led investments in companies including Arctic Wolf, Claroty, Corelight, Teamworks, CloudBees, LogRocket, and You.com, with successful exits such as Socrata and Venafi. Before joining Delta-v, Dan held product, engineering, and corporate development roles at Cisco and worked in the buyout group at American Capital. He holds a BS in computer science from MIT and an MBA with honors as a Palmer Scholar from the Wharton School. Dan was recently recognized as a Top Software Investor of 2025 by GrowthCap. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.
Whether you're considering a big purchase, making investments, or just want to optimize your finances, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you take control, plan ahead, and maybe even celebrate tax season like you've just won the Super Bowl.Welcome back to the Empowering Entrepreneurs Podcast! Glenn Harper and Julie Smith explore how proactive tax planning for entrepreneurs makes tax time stress-free—starting now! Instead of letting April 15th become a source of anxiety, they're here to show you how it can just be another day—with the right strategies in place.Glenn and Julie give you practical tips like maximizing your retirement contributions, mastering tax loss harvesting, leveraging donor-advised funds, and making the most of charitable giving. They also touch on new opportunities provided by recent tax legislation and remind you why staying connected with your advisor year-round is key to avoiding last-minute stress.This episode is brought to you by PureTax, LLC. Tax preparation services without the pressure. When all you need is to get your tax return done, take the stress out of tax season by working with a firm that has simplified the process and the pricing. Find out more about how we started.Moments00:00 "Tax Planning for Smart Savings"05:24 CPA Guidance Starts With Input06:56 Proactive Tax Planning Tips09:29 Julie Smith Overview Here are 3 key takeaways:Start NOW: Waiting until April 15th is too late. Early conversations with your CPA or advisor set you up to leverage every tax benefit available and avoid last-minute stress.Maximize Your Planning: From retirement plan contributions and tax loss harvesting to charitable donation stacking, there are so many proactive moves you can make before year-end.Constant Communication is Key: Keep your advisor in the loop before making big decisions—from buying property to major purchases—so everything is set up for success, not cleanup.Glenn Harper, CPA, is the Owner and Managing Partner of Harper & Company CPAs Plus, a top 10 Managing Partner in the country (Accounting Today's 2022 MP Elite). His firm won the 2021 Luca Award for Firm of the Year. An entrepreneur and speaker, Glenn transformed his firm into an advisory-focused practice, doubling revenue and profit in two years. He teaches entrepreneurs to build financial and operational excellence, speaks nationwide to CPA firm owners about running their businesses like entrepreneurs, and consults with firms across the country. Glenn enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family.Julie Smith, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur in the public accounting space. She is the Founder of EmpowerCPA™, Founder of PureTax, LLC, COO for Harper & Company CPAs Plus, and Co-host of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast. Named CPA.com's 2021 Innovative Practitioner of Year, Julie led Harper & Company's transition to an advisory-focused firm, doubling revenue and profit in two years. She now empowers other CPA firm owners nationwide through consulting and speaking, teaching them how to run their businesses like entrepreneurs. Julie lives in Columbus, OH with her family and enjoys travel, coaching basketball, sporting events, and the occasional shopping spree.Running a business doesn't have to run your life.Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it's easy to be so busy ‘doing' business that you don't have the right strategy to grow your business.Stop letting your business run you. At Harper...
Luffa is the next-gen operating system for the creator and fan economy, combining wallets, identity, communication, community, AI, and mini-programs into one seamless experience. Luffa aims to become the ultimate Web3 connector that transforms attention into ownership and connection into commerce. By enabling creators, brands, and fans to participate in a shared, transactable value-driven social network, Luffa bridges digital engagement and real-world value, empowering each stakeholder in the creator ecosystem to achieve growth, retention, and deeper relationships.Michael Liu is the chief technology officer (CTO) of Luffa. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the platform.In the episode, Michael Liu introduces his company's vision for transforming the creator and fan economy. Describing Luffa as the "next-generation operating system" and "ultimate Web3 connector," Michael details how the platform aims to fix the current broken model where value is captured by platforms rather than fans and creators. The core goal is a fundamental shift from attention-based platforms to ownership-based networks, turning creators, fans, and brands into aligned participants in a shared value system where every interaction can become a rewarded asset.Luffa is presented not merely as a social application but as a foundational infrastructure that combines critical Web3 components: a Decentralized ID (DID), a cross-chain wallet, communication communities, and mini-apps into one seamless, programmable layer. The platform integrates AI as its "intelligence core," using it for essential personalization of content and automated workflows based on user-controlled data. Furthermore, AI serves as a critical, multi-layered security measure alongside decentralized protocols to detect potential hacks and hijacks to users' DIDs and digital assets, ensuring a high degree of security and privacy by default, even for Web2 users.The conversation highlights Luffa's key differentiators: user ownership of identity and data, programmability that allows social interaction to trigger transactions, and composability for developers and brands to build mini-apps. The company's monetization approach focuses on working with creators rather than through them. Michael shares early validation, including B2B partners and creators using the platform for membership management and NFTs, noting significant growth with over two million downloads and plans for future fundraising and expansion into key global markets like Korea, African countries, the EU, and the US.About Our GuestMichael Liu — CTO of Luffa, is a cross-disciplinary entrepreneur and technologist with a global track record spanning AI, cybersecurity, energy, and fintech. He previously served as AI Lead at a Global Top 3 energy firm, where he led industrial AI R&D and the commercialization of smart grid intelligence systems.As the Founder of Fam Capital in Silicon Valley, Michael has driven cross-border investments bridging Asia and North America, focusing on deep tech, Bitcoin mining, Web3 infrastructure, and decentralized systems.Holding a background in Electrical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Harvard, he combines technical depth with strategic insight. Michael is also a trusted advisor to global founders, known for his ability to align advanced technologies with scalable business outcomes.To learn more about the project visit Luffa.im, and follow the team on X.
Today on The Social Studies Show, we're exploring how culture, creativity, and commerce intersect to shape opportunity in music, sports, and advertising. Our guest, Olukoya Davis, has spent over 20 years building bridges between culture and commerce — helping artists, athletes, and brands tell stories that move people and markets. Currently, he is Senior Director of West Coast Sales at Vevo, where he drives revenue and partnerships across CTV and digital platforms. Before that, he served as Vice President of Brand Partnerships at the NBPA, and held leadership roles at Roc Nation, Complex, NBC Sports, Disney, and Warner Bros. Beyond the boardroom, Olukoya helped grow Misha's Foods from a farmers market brand into major retail stores, and founded The Entersection Group — a strategy firm focused on authentic partnerships across culture, content, and community. He's also the Board President of 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, an MBA grad from Hampton University, and a proud dad — using mentorship and access to empower the next generation of creatives and leaders.
In this episode of The Yegi Project, I explore the essential elements of storytelling, emphasizing the importance of connecting with the audience, crafting a compelling narrative, and delivering it effectively. The discussion covers various storytelling techniques, the significance of authenticity, and the role of practice in refining one's storytelling skills. I encourage you to engage with your audience through relatable stories, to leave them inspired by the end of your narratives.Takeaways• A good storyteller connects with their audience.• Understanding your audience is crucial for effective storytelling.• Crafting a concise story is essential for engagement.• Authenticity in storytelling builds trust with the audience.• Ending a story on an inspirational note leaves a lasting impact.• Realistic characters make stories relatable and engaging.• Voice tone and body language enhance storytelling.• Tension and pauses create suspense in narratives.• Practice is key to refining your storytelling skills.• Storytelling techniques can benefit personal and professional growth.If you would like to be a guest on a future episode of The Yegi Project, please email info@yegiproject.comThe Yegi Project is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more!https://linktr.ee/theyegiprojectDisclaimer: This podcast or any other The Yegi Project episodes on this platform or other podcast streaming platforms is not legal business or tax advice. I make this content based on my own experience as a business owner and MBA for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Can artificial intelligence drive the ability to be more human? This week on Medical Spa Insider, AmSpa founder Alex Thiersch sits down with Rachel Sanders, MBA, Chief Marketing Officer of Rhodium Software (Rhodium.is.beauty). Sanders, whose career evolved from investment banking to wellness entrepreneurship, describes how Rhodium uses AI to help clinics drive growth so they can focus on the human connection at the heart of every patient interaction. Listen for: What Rhodium is and how it makes your EMR smarter; Five core areas Rhodium automates: retention, loyalty, analytics, workflows, and communications; How Rhodium simplifies scheduling and campaign building; Why ease of use is critical for med spa tech adoption; Why AI-native platforms outperform retrofitted tech; Rhodium's growth and its mission to support human-first care; Using trained AI to answer aesthetic questions after hours; The future of aesthetics, women's health and the client experience. -- Music by Ghost Score
At 30, Orlando Bravo, JD/MBA '97, thought his private equity career might be over. “I did three deals and when the dot-com bubble burst two out of the three went to zero,” he tells Gintare Zukauskaite, MBA '26. “It was an absolute disaster.” Mentor and firm principal Carl Thoma, MBA '73, gave him one more chance. Bravo pitched software buyouts, and five years later — “one deal at a time” — he'd become a named partner at the firm, Thoma Bravo, which today manages about $180 billion. “Find the [risks] that are meant for you to take,” Bravo advises. “Do the work, focus on your business, focus on you, and do your thing. That will pay huge, huge dividends, and will make everything very, very clear.”This conversation was recorded on October 21, 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How can you pair wine with spicy dishes in a way that enhances their flavour profile? Why do most wine-pairing guides ignore the traditions of global cuisines? How can you use wine pairings to explore under-the-radar wine regions instead of reaching for the same rosé or sparkling wine every time? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Cha McCoy, author of the terrific new book Wine Pairing for the People. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of Cha McCoy's terrific new book, Wine Pairing for the People: The Communion of Wine, Food, and Culture from Africa and Beyond. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck! Highlights Which moment in Italy transformed Cha's wine hobby into a professional calling? What inspired Cha to launch The Communion, a wine dinner series in Harlem? How did those shared wine experiences help guests learn, connect, and form a community? What challenges did Cha face when opening The Communion Wine and Spirits in Syracuse? How does Cha's new book, Wine Pairing for the People, step away from traditional pairing rules to explore often-ignored global cuisines? How should you think about the key flavour components when pairing wine and food? How can underrepresented wine regions and lesser-known styles expand pairing possibilities? What is the most unusual or surprising wine-and-food pairing in Wine Pairing for the People? How can spice-lovers think about choosing wines to enhance dishes like jerk chicken? Key Takeaways How can you pair wine with spicy dishes in a way that enhances their flavour profile? By playing up to the flavours of the spicy dish. For folks who can take a little bit of spice, by finding the elements within the seasoning, you can do more of a comparison than contrasting, which is what we're normally taught. Why do most wine-pairing guides ignore the traditions of global cuisines? When it comes to wine pairings for food from different cultures, most guides focus heavily on the Western world or European food culture. These would be really thick books that talked in depth about the pairings, but also lacked context. That was something Cha wanted to really challenge. How can you use wine pairings to explore under-the-radar wine regions instead of reaching for the same rosé or sparkling wine every time? There is something to say about exploring not just the cultures that we're pairing with, but different wines from different regions and underrepresented regions. Let's explore, maybe, an underrepresented region that does sparkling wine and sparkling rosé really well to give you an alternative. There are many ways you can have Rosé, Chardonnay, or sparkling wine that will give you a different effect. About Cha McCoy Cha McCoy, MBA, is an entrepreneur, educator, event producer, and author. As a certified sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, she developed The Communion, a wine dinner series that offers an inviting, accessible approach to gathering and enjoying wine. This experience inspired her to open her first retail space, The Communion Wine & Spirits. The dinner series was profiled in Food & Wine, and Cha was named one of Wine Enthusiast's 40 Under 40. Her work continues through her highly anticipated book, Wine Pairing for the People: The Communion of Wine, Food, and Culture from Africa and Beyond, available now for pre-order and scheduled for release in November. Cha has held coveted positions such as Cherry Bombe Magazine's first beverage director, the head of beverage for the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, and a sommelier at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Portugal and John Fraser Restaurant in New York. To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/363.
Are you tired of competition and struggling to find collaborators in biotech? In this episode, returning host Patrick Reed, RTTP, talks with Christiaan Engstrom, MBA, Founder and CEO of BLPN, a member-led club connecting life science dealmakers with one goal: helping each other succeed. Christiaan shares how BLPN has built a thriving community where collaboration, mentorship, and trust come first — creating opportunities that go far beyond business cards and conference booths. In this episode, you'll discover: How a simple mantra — “Find someone to help, repeat” — is reshaping biotech networking. Why connection, not competition, is the key to sustainable industry growth. How leaders can strengthen regional biotech ecosystems and bring coastal innovation energy inland. Tune in to learn how genuine collaboration can transform biotech partnerships – and why the most powerful deals start with helping someone else. Links: Connect with Christiaan Engstrom, MBA, and check out BLPN. Connect with Patrick Reed, RTTP, and learn about Auburn University IPX. Learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and Tamika Jackson. Check out JPM, BioAlabama, and The Beautiful Way Foundation. Connect with Ian McLachlan, BIO from the BAYOU producer. Check out BIO on the BAYOU. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.
In this week's season 10 finale, Ann Wyatt sits down with , Patrick Tobin, President of Han-Tek, for a conversation that shares insights about his journey in the automation industry, the importance of company culture, and the role of technology in enhancing workplace safety and efficiency. Patrick emphasizes the significance of hiring individuals with the right attitude and aptitude, adapting to changing customer needs, and maintaining integrity in business practices. The discussion also touches on the future of leadership and the impact of innovation on job creation. If you're wondering how your career can advance into seeing every aspect of how a product is made in manufacturing- from concept to completion- this episode is for you!In This Episode:-00:00: Workforce 4.0 Introduction-00:30: Welcoming Pat Tobin To Workforce 4.0-03:15: Building a Strong Company Culture-05:51: Navigating Change and Continuous Improvement-08:28: Expanding Beyond New York: Growth Strategies-11:10: Maintaining Company Culture During Growth-14:09: The Role of Attitude and Aptitude in Hiring-16:53: The Impact of Technology on Workforce-19:26: Advice for Future Leaders-22:02: Customer Success Stories and Integrity-27:17: Conclusion and Future Outlook-34:40: Workforce 4.0 OutroMore About Pat: "At Han-Tek, I've been given the opportunity to see every aspect of how a product develops from concept to completion—how they get manufactured, processed, assembled, and installed," says Patrick.This deep, first-hand knowledge is what drives Patrick's leadership focus on customer needs and strategic business development. He further honed this expertise by earning his MBA from the University of Rochester Simon School of Business.As resident, Patrick oversees the organization's day-to-day operations and personally champions the team's efforts to implement their new strategic business plan, ensuring the company's future growth and success. While no two days are the same—from new business development initiatives to exploring potential mergers and acquisitions—Patrick remains committed to keeping Han-Tek's family-business values at the core of every decision.In his downtime, Patrick enjoys being with his growing family, hitting the slopes to ski, finding a quiet spot to fish, and cheering on NCAA lacrosse. To learn more about Patrick, connect with his here.
Ever feel like you're hustling nonstop but still wondering, “Why isn't this moving faster?” Or maybe you've hit that invisible wall where the business is growing… yet somehow you're not growing with it? In this episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm jammin' with David Guttman, a serial entrepreneur, executive leader, and business strategist with over 35 years of building, scaling, and exiting multiple eight and nine-figure companies. This dude is a three-time Inc. 500 entrepreneur, has an undergrad in Computer Science from Brown University, an MBA from Wharton, and has led teams of hundreds while growing companies from near-bankruptcy to blockbuster exits. He's lived the startup grind, the CEO pressure-cooker, the investor negotiations, the due diligence marathons — all of it.But what makes David so special isn't the titles. He's lived real adversity, made real money, lost real sleep, and came out with clarity, humility, and wisdom worth borrowing.In this episode, we dive into everything from raising capital to avoiding the trap of traditional education… from avoiding burnout to leveraging AI… from building healthier relationships to firing your worst customers. The breadth of knowledge he brings is crazy, but the heart behind it is even better.David breaks down the single biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to raise money or prepare for an exit, failing to budget and forecast. He explains why “dollar cost average into Bitcoin” may be smarter than chasing shiny objects, why AI will replace those who don't use it, and why authenticity beats any degree, credential, or fancy LinkedIn headline.Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Your business is blind without a budget. If you're not forecasting, tracking, and adjusting, you're not running a company — you're gambling. A real financial model acts like a crystal ball and boosts your valuation instantly.Mentorship beats an MBA every time. David explains why working for a powerhouse leader (even for free) will fast-track your growth more than any traditional education ever could.Fire your worst customers. They drain 80% of your energy and slow your growth. Raise your price until they leave — or until they become worth it.AI is the new calculator — ignore it and get left behind. Spend a couple hours a week learning and applying it, and you'll leapfrog the competition. Avoid it, and you'll get replaced.Authenticity wins the long game. The world is noisy. People trust people — not institutions. Build a personal brand rooted in truth, service, and value.David also breaks down the real reason businesses stall during acquisitions, how to build the right board of advisors, why fast “no's” are better than slow “maybe's,” and why success feels empty unless your relationships, health, and integrity stay intact along the way.This episode is for every entrepreneur who wants to scale without losing themselves. For every hustler who wants to work smarter, earn more, and still be present for the people who matter. And for every dreamer who knows there's more in the tank, more impact, more purpose, more joy.If you're ready to level up how you build, how you lead, and how you live, then you've gotta tune into this full conversation. David drops tactical wisdom, real-world stories, and mindset shifts you'll want to revisit again and again.What does Happy Hustlin mean to you? David says it's like, if you can enjoy the journey, then what's it all for? And it's the same thing. you know, most of the people, it's why I found the conversation with you when we first, you know, interacted, refreshing.Connect with Davidhttps://www.facebook.com/drguttmanhttps://www.instagram.com/daverguttman/https://x.com/daveguttman_https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttmanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@davidguttmanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drguttman/Find David on this website:www.guttmanmedia.com Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Coursehttps://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventurehttps://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. 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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with WSJ Best-Selling Author, LinkedIn Top Voice & leadership expert Selena Rezvani to discuss her new book, Quick Leadership: Build Trust, Navigate Change, and Cultivate Unstoppable Teams. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: How to become a better leader in the modern world A look into Selena's book, Quick Leadership A look into leading without ego The importance of power sharing Tips for building psychological safety The importance of healthy boundaries in leadership ABOUT SELENA REZVANI: Selena Rezvani is an internationally known leadership speaker and author, TEDx-er, and an award-winning journalist. Forbes recently named her the premier expert on advocating for yourself at work. She trains some of the brightest minds on leadership development at places like The World Bank, Microsoft, Under Armour, Pfizer, and Nestlé – helping emerging leaders enhance their presence, self-confidence, and build trust. Selena's advice has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Oprah.com, Today, The LA Times, and ABC and NBC television. Selena's latest book, Quick Confidence, a Wall Street Journal bestseller, is the culmination of a viral newsletter she started on LinkedIn, where she shares bite-sized tips on boosting confidence. Her book, Quick Leadership, came out on November 10, 2025. Selena creates daily video content on leadership that reaches a wide audience across social media. Having amassed a following of over 500k followers across platforms, she was honored as a Fast Company Top Content Creator. In addition to coaching and consulting emerging leaders, Selena offers workshops to teams and conferences including her sought-after "How to be a Fierce Self-Advocate" and "Quick Confidence: Own Your Power" workshops. Today, she writes a column for MSNBC's Know Your Value on the most pressing leadership and career issues. Selena has MSW and BS degrees from NYU and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. Connect with Selena: Order Selena's book: https://a.co/d/1xXvdEH Website: https://www.selenarezvani.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenarezvani/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selenarezvani/ About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building. Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions. Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations. They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content. Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.
In this episode Alice Kuo, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAP, discusses the AAP's new interim guidance on Leucovorin. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Scott Carney, MD, FAAP, about the 25th anniversary of PediaLink®. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Clark is an Albuquerque native and the state investment officer for the New Mexico State Investment Council, which manages a $67 billion portfolio—one of the nation's three largest sovereign wealth funds and on track to become the largest within 5–7 years. The SIC's returns are projected to surpass oil and gas as the biggest contributor to the state's general fund by 2043 and already provide over a quarter of K–12 funding and more than three-quarters of early childhood funding. Jon is committed to strengthening New Mexico's entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the SIC has invested $1.7 billion in New Mexico-focused venture funds over the last three years, fueling growth in advanced energy, deep tech, and aerospace and defense. These investments aim to attract billions more, create thousands of high-quality jobs, and elevate the state's standard of living. Before joining the SIC in 2024, Jon served as deputy and acting secretary of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, where he launched the Office of Entrepreneurship. He previously spent seven years with the Legislative Finance Committee as a fiscal analyst and chief economist, worked with the New Mexico Partnership on job recruitment, and supported technology commercialization at Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories. He holds an MBA in finance and marketing from UNM's Anderson School and enjoys outdoor recreation across New Mexico. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: New Mexico State Investment Council site Article on Sentate Bill 26 Rebeca Puck Stair Awarepreneurs intervew Rep. Meredith Dixon Awarepreneurs interview Paul's Fractional Services Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode
If you're a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin Feldman's Medical Legal Coaching program will guarantee to add $100K in additional income within 12 months without doing any expert witness work. Any doctor in any specialty can do this work. And if you don't reach that number, he'll work with you for free until you do, guaranteed. How can he make such a bold claim? It's simple, he gets results… Dr. David exceeded his clinical income without sacrificing time in his full-time position. Dr. Anke retired from her practice while generating the same monthly consulting income. And Dr. Elliott added meaningful consulting work without lowering his clinical income or job satisfaction. So, if you're a physician with 5+ years of experience and you want to find out exactly how to add $100K in additional consulting income in just 12 months, go to arminfeldman.com. =============== This podcast is sponsored by the Physician Executive MBA Program at the University of Tennessee Knoxville's Haslam College of Business. Thinking about a nonclinical career path? In just one year, our physician-only MBA gives you the business and leadership skills to pivot, whether into administration, consulting, entrepreneurship, or beyond. Join a nationwide network of over 1,000 physician leaders. Learn more at nonclincicalphysicians.com/physicianmba. =============== Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== In this replay, John reflects on his 14-year tenure as Chief Medical Officer and walks through six major assignments that shaped his work: - building a CME and residency program, - leading quality-improvement initiatives, - implementing medication-safety and order-entry systems, - applying lean process methods in key departments, - launching a hospitalist program, and - expanding a multi-specialty medical group through recruitment and practice acquisitions. His reflections provide a grounded view of how physician leadership unfolds inside a hospital, how large projects are carried from idea to completion, and what it looks like to partner with directors, executives, and frontline clinicians over many years. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at https://nonclinicalphysicians.com/6-typical-assignments of-a-hospital-cmo/
You ever have something not be what expected it to be? Well, as a retirement planner who is helped over 100 clients, I have learned an important lesson that I think anyone who is preparing for retirement needs to understand.
Taylor Scott is a hospitality lifer turned leadership coach who cut his teeth at Walt Disney World, led sales at Disney Vacation Club, and earned his MBA from Cornell's Hotel School. He's the author of Lead with Hospitality and the leadership fable Give Hospitality, translating world-class service principles into practical playbooks for teams. Susan and Taylor talk about connection, culture, and coaching. What You'll Learn About: • Why "don't reply to everything" is terrible leadership advice. • How sales and leadership mirror each other: build trust fast, influence behavior faster. • The Connect–Serve–Engage–Inspire framework you can run on a busy lobby shift. • LEAD as a service checklist: Listen, Educate, Act, Deliver. • The mindset shift from SOP security blanket to entrepreneurial trial-and-error. • Grad school's real ROI: "building shelves" in your brain + a global network. • How to lead high achievers with the 3 C's: Choice, Competence, Community. • "Guest first, team always" and "Purpose over policy" as decision filters. • Turning fear-based flailing (hello, mushroom panic) into guest-centered choices. • Why the next leadership frontier is re-teaching human connection in an AI world. Our Top Three Takeaways 1. Leadership and Sales Share the Same Core: Connection and Influence Taylor makes the case that sales is leadership, and leadership is sales. In both roles, success depends on making people trust and like you quickly, then inspiring them to take action. His "Lead with Hospitality" framework — Connect, Serve, Engage, Inspire — provides a clear path for achieving this in daily operations: connect with people on a human level, serve them first, engage with generosity and purpose, and inspire them through storytelling and authenticity. 2. The Best Leaders Create Environments for Motivation Drawing from the self-determination theory, Taylor explains that people become self-motivated when they experience choice, competence, and community — his "three C's." High achievers, in particular, thrive when leaders give them autonomy, recognize their expertise, and foster a sense of belonging. Leadership isn't about control; it's about designing the conditions where people can thrive. 3. Purpose Over Policy: Leading with Humanity From his experiences at Disney and Cosmopolitan, Taylor emphasizes two enduring leadership mantras: "Guest first, team always" and "Purpose over policy." Great leaders prioritize people and purpose over rigid rules, empowering teams to make guest-centered decisions. As hospitality evolves with AI and generational change, Taylor predicts the next frontier of leadership will be relearning how to connect on a human level — teaching empathy, conversation, and connection in an increasingly digital world. Taylor Scott on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tscott1502/ Lead with Hospitality https://leadwithhospitality.com/ Other Episodes You May Like: 179: Bridal Suite Sweethearts with James Ferguson https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/episode/179 118: Grief-Stricken Audience with Christine Trippi https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/episode/118 129: Boo-Boo Sugar with Jason Brooks https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/episode/129
On this week's episode of Power Pivots, Kendall Rankin shares how following her true interests helped her transition into a role that blends her passions for tech, music, entrepreneurship, and community-building. She reflects on how hitting rock bottom during her post-MBA job search ultimately empowered her to resourcefully pursue the career opportunities she truly wanted.Connect with Kendall: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendallrankin/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kendallrenee3?_r=1&_t=ZP-91UdZXmum47Connect with us:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivotsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/X: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots All Other Links: https://linktr.ee/powerpivotsInterested in careering coaching? Power Pivots Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/pkKx8rMhiAvZ9gSF9Purchase Power Pivots Career Discovery Course:https://whop.com/pp-career-discovery-course/Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Send us a textIn this episode of Navigating the Customer Experience, we sit down with Ty Givens, the dynamic Founder and CEO of CX Collective, a consultancy known for building customer experience programs that scale while still feeling human. With a career that began at just 18 years old, Ty walks us through her remarkable journey from her first customer service desk at Office Depot to leading global teams and eventually launching her own company nine years ago.Ty shares how an early promotion into workforce management shaped her analytical mindset and laid the foundation for her future leadership roles. After years of being called in to “fix” support operations, she recognized that real transformation requires more than one person—it requires systems, collaboration, and a dedicated team. That realization became the catalyst for starting CX Collective.One of her greatest rewards today is witnessing the tangible results of her team's work—whether it's improving a help center's searchability or strengthening an AI knowledge base. Ty describes herself as results-driven and energized by project-based outcomes that create long-term value for clients.Ty also opens up about the emotional challenges of leading support teams. Early leadership training at Intuit, combined with her MBA in Organizational Leadership, helped her develop a grounded approach centered on emotional intelligence, inquiry, and humility. Recognizing her strengths as an operator rather than a novice-leader coach, she began developing CX playbooks—practical guides that help leaders navigate common challenges, from time management to launching AI programs. These playbooks have become both her most essential tool and a source of self-reflection.Ty talks about the importance of community, staying curious about industry trends, and the advantage of having worked inside many different organizations. She also shares the fiction authors who shaped her love for storytelling—Eric Jerome Dickey and Carl Weber—and why their writing continues to resonate.We also explore what Ty is most excited about these days: celebrating her niece's freshman year at Tuskegee University and being stretched professionally as she leans into marketing her playbooks to a broader audience—an entirely new frontier after years of organic, word-of-mouth growth.Ty closes the conversation with two powerful affirmations from her grandparents that guide her through adversity: “You can do anything you put your mind to,” and “Lace up your bootstraps.” These messages remind her to stay grounded, confident, and ready to face whatever comes.Connect with us on X @navigatingcx and join our private Facebook community, Navigating the Customer Experience.
After 6 years of bringing listeners key insights into the most pressing topics in oncology, ACCC's podcast, CANCER BUZZ, has gotten a facelift! In this episode, CANCER BUZZ brings back our first podcast guest, Tina Curtis, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, executive director of cancer services at Froedtert Hospital. In the June 26, 2019, inaugural CANCER BUZZ episode, Dr. Curtis spoke about her institution's 24-hour, oncology-only urgent care clinic, which earned the cancer program a 2018 ACCC Innovator Award. Today, she's returned with her colleague Jayme Cotter to share an update on that program, as well as recent innovations happening at Froedtert Hospital. "I would venture to guess I've probably talked to no less than 20 or 25 different organizations that found out about the 24-hour urgent care clinic through ACCC's journal and podcast…to have meaningful conversations about where and how to start." Tina Curtis "Another piece that we are looking at expanding is the ability to have a virtual visit from the 24-hour clinic advanced practice providers." Jayme Cotter Guests Tina Curtis, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC Executive Director of Cancer Services Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center, Froedtert Hospital Campus Milwaukee, WI Jayme Cotter, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, AOCNS Director for Clinical Practice & Program Development for the Cancer Service Line Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center, Froedtert Hospital Campus Milwaukee, WI Additional Resources: A Pilot 24-Hour Urgent Care Oncology Clinic Reduces ED Use and Cuts Costs Ochsner Chemotherapy Care Companion: Improving Outcomes through Digital Medicine Leveraging Technology to Develop an Express Symptom Management Program & Prevent ED Visits Expediting Cancer Treatment Through a Rapid Access APP-Led Diagnostic Clinic Shaw at Home: An Oncology Specific Home and Community-Based Palliative Care Program – [Mini Podcast] Ep 193 Delivering Hospital Level Acute Care at Home: Learning from Huntsman at Home
In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore whether to pursue an MBA. My guest this week is Ellin Lolis, founder of Ellin Lolis Consulting and a career coach who's spent more than a decade helping professionals tell their stories, clarify their goals and navigate the competitive MBA admissions process.Ellin shares her journey from working behind the scenes in admissions to building a thriving global consulting practice. Together, we unpack how to decide if an MBA really fits your goals, when it can open doors and when it might not be the best use of your time and money. Ellin also shares practical advice on shaping a clear career narrative, what admissions teams truly look for and how to avoid common traps like over-credentialing to fill a confidence gap.About My GuestEllin Lolis is the founder of Ellin Lolis Consulting, one of the most successful MBA admissions firms in the world, with a 98.9% success rate helping applicants get into programs like Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton.But her work goes far beyond résumés and test scores. Ellin is a master of storytelling, helping ambitious professionals find the clarity, confidence, and voice they need to land their dream MBA—and build meaningful, purpose-driven careers afterward.A passionate writer turned entrepreneur, she's built a seven-figure business by doing things differently: leading with honesty, prioritizing depth over polish, and redefining what leadership can look like.~Connect with Ellin:Websites: www.ellinlolis.com and www.myadmitcoach.com~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com
The choices a high schooler makes about how to spend their time outside of classes tell prospective schools a lot about what kind of college student they'll be. However, in terms of admissions, not all activities are created equal. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Marlena Corcoran to review the best & worst extracurriculars for high schoolers. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the worst extracurricular activities for college-bound students? What are the runners-up for the prize? Are there any harmless extracurricular activities? opportunity cost What are the best extracurriculars--the supercurriculars? What about the importance of timing? Which activities should you do when? MEET OUR GUEST Dr. Marlena Corcoran is the founder of Athena Mentor: International University Admissions Counseling (Munich and New York). Before starting Athena Mentor, Marlena held visiting research appointments at Brown, Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, and the CNRS in Paris. For almost 20 years, she has helped young people discover who they are and what they really care about—and present themselves with confidence, enthusiasm, and success to the most selective colleges and MBA programs in the world. Marlena is the author of Year by Year to College: For IB and International Students. Marlena previously appeared on the podcast in episode 386 to discuss How To Tell the Ivies Apart. Marlena can be reached at athenamentor.com. LINKS Extracurriculars Matter To You and To Colleges RELATED EPISODES Building an A+ Extracurricular Resume Intentionality On The Road To College Crafting a College Resume ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright, Roots2Words, and College Eagle. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, get in touch through our contact page.
Dizziness can be a daunting presenting symptom. Demystify dizziness with us by breaking it down by timing and triggers, various pertinent physical maneuvers, and even an approach to chronic dizziness. We are joined by our esteemed guest Dr. David Hale (Johns Hopkins)! Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Case 1 Defining dizziness and vertigo Timing and triggers Episodic dizziness/vertigo Dix-hallpike and Epley maneuver Case 2 Acute vestibular syndrome and the HINTS+ exam Case 3 Chronic dizziness Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness Takeaways and outro Credits Writer, Producer, Shows Notes, Infographic/Cover Art: Edison Jyang, MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA, FACP Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: David Hale, MD Disclosures Dr. Hale reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: DoxGPT by Doximity Visit doxgpt.com or use the link in the show notes to start using it today. Sponsor: Freed Usecode: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe Sponsor: Quince Go to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too Sponsor: Mint Mobile Get premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at MINTMOBILE.com/CURB.