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In this episode, we sit down with Paul Chandler, a leading voice in the appraisal industry. As President of the Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and Chair of the Industry Advisory Council for the Appraisal Foundation, Paul is at the forefront of key industry discussions. We dive into the future of appraisal modernization, the evolving role of AVMs, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in valuations. Paul also shares insights from his work on the Appraisal Foundation's AVM Task Force and breaks down what's behind the "AI Hype" and the industry's "Need for Speed."Tune in to hear why keeping human expertise in the process is more important than ever.At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

Synopsis: Nima Farzan is the CEO of Kinnate Biopharma, a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on expanding on the promise of targeted therapies for those battling cancer. The company is developing medicines for known oncogenic drivers where there are no approved targeted drugs. Having started his biotech career in the late 90s, Nima discusses how his vision of leadership has evolved over the years. He talks about joining Kinnate in March of 2020 and the challenges of running the company and growing the team during a pandemic. He dives into the evolution of genomics over the last several years and what has surprised and impressed him about the genomic ecosystem as a whole. He discusses where Kinnate is from a development perspective and how he thinks about indication selection. Finally, he talks about how being an immigrant has shaped his approach to team building, culture and leadership style. Biography: Nima brings over two decades of executive leadership experience in the biopharma industry to our team. Prior to joining us, Nima spent seven years at PaxVax, where he was most recently President and CEO. While there, he successfully led a team of 250 people through a number of commercial product launches and negotiated the sale of PaxVax to Emergent BioSolutions in 2018. Prior to PaxVax, he was at Novartis AG in a series of roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as Vice President of US Marketing at Novartis' Vaccines and Diagnostics division. Prior to Novartis, Nima worked at DoubleTwist, a pioneering genomics company, and was a consultant with Boston Consulting Group. He was a member of the founding Board of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). He is on the Executive Committee of the Northern California Chapter of Young President's Organization (YPO) and a Trustee at the Hamlin School. He is also a Director of Keros Therapeutics (NASDAQ: KROS). He holds a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

    Welcome to another captivating episode of Wild Things & Wild Places! In this exciting installment, we venture deep into the heart of California's untamed landscapes alongside our special guests, Dave Tyler and Ryder, esteemed members of the Northern California Chapter of the Muley Fanatic Foundation. Broadcasting from the spirited atmosphere of the Concord Police Association, we embark on a journey that delves into the art of hunting in the Golden State. Join us as we explore the intriguing challenges, exhilarating moments, and conservation efforts that characterize this unique pursuit. So, tighten your laces and ready your senses for an episode brimming with tales of adventure and a commitment to preserving our wild heritage.    You can find out more about the great things this chapter is doing in California and beyond by finding them on Faceook here.  Pictured above Jeff Palmquist, Paul VanDiver, Dave Gearing, Lee Lawrence, Ryder Brose, Justin Richie, Tyler Douglass  Welcome to another heartwarming episode of Campfire Chat! Gather 'round as we kindle the flames of camaraderie and conservation with our remarkable guest, Jeff Palmquist. A true outdoors enthusiast and dedicated mentor, Jeff has dedicated his time and passion to introduce the next generation to the timeless art of hunting. In this conversation, we delve into his inspiring efforts to instill a love for nature and respect for wildlife in young hearts. But that's not all – Jeff shares his ultimate dream hunt, one that transcends time and generations: hunting alongside his beloved grandkids in the great outdoors, wherever the winds of adventure may carry them. So, grab a seat by the virtual campfire, and let's bask in the warmth of Jeff's stories and aspirations that ignite the spirit of exploration and kinship.  Don't miss out on furthering the journey with Wild Things & Wild Places. Become a member of the Muley Fanatic Foundation and help make a difference. Join an organization that gets things done. Find out more here.  

The Jordan Harbinger Show has over 5 million downloads per month and features a wide array of guests like Kobe Bryant, Moby, Dennis Rodman, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Tony Hawk, Cesar Millan, Simon Sinek, Eric Schmidt, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, to name a few. Jordan continues to teach his skills, for free, at 6-Minute Networking. In addition to hosting The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan is a consultant for law enforcement, military, and security companies and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Y ou can learn more about Jordan at www.jordanharbinger.com You can learn more about The Enlightened Passenger at www.peopleonplanes.com

Join us as we sit down with local race director of the Salmon Falls 50K and executive director and co-founder of Clipped in for Life, Clint Classsen to talk all things Salmon Falls, hosted by Coloma River Races. Coloma River Races is a non-profit with proceeds benefiting the Northern California Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  The Salmon Falls 50K is a point to point ultra distance trail race offering a challenging and unique trail race experience. This hidden gem offers adventurous terrain and breathtaking views–all in Sacramento's backyard. The race begins at the Magnolia Ranch trailhead near historic Coloma, CA, the birthplace of the California Gold Rush. The course will run the majority of the trails in the Cronan Ranch area before winding down to Folsom Point State Park at Folsom Lake. We are going to get you all the info you need to crush this 50K. Let's jump in !! Salmonfalls50k.comClipped In For Life Register to volunteer with Salmon Falls 50KNorthern California JDRF Diabetes ChapterMother Lode Trail Stewardship – El Dorado's Trail GroupFolsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

Whether you are a budding podcaster or someone who wants to acquire the Art of Charm,  Jordan Harbinger in this episode has only the best pieces of advice for everyone.  An absolute force of a human, Jordan shares about his journey, a million downloads and the art of winging a conversation. Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show, was selected as part of Apple's “Best of 2018.”Today, The Jordan Harbinger Show has over 5 million downloads per month and features a wide array of guests like Kobe Bryant, Moby, Dennis Rodman, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Tony Hawk, Cesar Millan, Simon Sinek, Eric Schmidt, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, to name a few. Jordan continues to teach his skills, for free, at 6-Minute Networking. In addition to hosting The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan is a consultant for law enforcement, military, and security companies and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

In this episode, our guest Josie M. Porras Corporon, CELA, will be diving into the misunderstood world of elder law.  This episode is geared towards practitioners who don't know what an elder law attorney does and when they need to refer their clients to an elder law attorney; as well as to the general public as a guide for where to start when they want to plan for a long term disability in addition to their passing.  We will discuss the basics of long term care planning and public benefits and provide examples of when and how to best plan for a crisis. About Our Guest:Josie M. Porras Corporon, CELA is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Certified Dementia Care Practitioner by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. As a Certified Elder Law Attorney, she is well-versed in creating a plan to protect families in the event of crisis as well as helping families deal with the crisis with or without planning.  Josie received her BA/BSW in Social Work from California State University, Chico, and her JD from the University of Iowa College of Law. Josie was a medical social worker prior to becoming an attorney and has incorporated those skills into her law practice. She is the appointed attorney representative on the State's Advisory Committee on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Past President of the Northern California Chapter; and is appointed to the Executive Board for Legal Services of Northern California. Locally, she sits on the Advocacy Committee for the Chico Chapter of the Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and is a Board Member at the Peg Taylor Center. Josie can be reached at (530) 892-2421.About Our Host:Host Kimberly R. McGhee is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, and V.A. Certified Accredited Attorney. She is a Member of the California Lawyers Association, Trusts and Estates Executive Committee (TEXCOM), former President of the Southern California National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member of the Board of Directors for Palomar Health Medical Group, Member of the Board of Directors for Southern Caregiver Resource Center, contributing author and editor for CEB (Continuing Education of the Bar's) Trusts & Estates practice guide and Vice-Chair of the North County Bar Association California Conference of Delegates. She also serves as a Court Appointed Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem in the Superior Court of San Diego County, California.  Trust Me is Produced by Foley Marra StudiosThank you for listening to Trust Me!

Produced by KSQD90.7FM “The United States of Distraction” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) "Sorry. It's a terrible thing to say. But bring it on, Donald. Keep going… It may not be good for America but it's damn good for CBS." ~ Les Moonves, (at the time) the Executive Chairman and CEO, CBS Network The United States of Distraction: Media Manipulation in Post-Truth America explains that the role of news media in a free society is to investigate, inform, and provide a crucial check on political power. But does it? It's no secret that the goal of corporate-owned media is to increase the profit of the few, not to empower the many. As a result, people are increasingly immersed in an information system structured to reinforce their social biases and market to their buying preferences. Journalism's essential role has been drastically compromised, and Donald Trump's repeated claims of “fake news” and framing of the media as an “enemy of the people” have made a bad scenario worse. "Ever since the few began to control the many, disinformation, fabrications, and distractions having used to shape consent, impose submission, and maintain domination." – Ralph Nader Interview Guest: MICKEY HUFF is the director of Project Censored, founded in 1976, and president of the Media Freedom Foundation. Since 2009, he has coedited the Project Censored yearbook, including its most recent volume, State of the Free Press 2022. He is coauthor, with Nolan Higdon, of United States of Distraction: Media Manipulation in Post-Truth America and Let's Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy. In 2019, Mickey was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California Chapter, for their annual James Madison Freedom of Information, Beverly Kees Educator award. Mickey continues to co-author articles on media and propaganda for several scholarly journals and news publications. He co-directed Project Censored's latest documentary on fake news and critical media literacy, "United States of Distraction: Fighting the Fake News Invasion." (Live streams, worldwide, on any electronic device. Visit the ksqd.org website)

Here's another episode from a live podcast interview with Atty. Flomy Javier Diza of Reeves Immigration Law Group. In his episode, Atty. Diza talked about the different types of visas PTs from the Philippines, Canada, and Australia get to work as a PT here in the US. He described non-immigrant and immigrant visas and their eligibility. He also talked about concerns about migrating with the family or if a non-immigrant working visa expires. He also gave some advice on other pathways to stay in the US while awaiting sponsorships by employers. About Atty. Flomy Javier Diza Atty. Diza is a senior Partner at Reeves Immigration Group. He is the Supervising Attorney of the San Francisco and Manila offices. He is certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law. Attorney Diza was admitted to practice law in the Philippines and the State of California. He practices immigration across the 50 states and US Embassies worldwide. He is an active member and speaker of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF), and the past President of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Northern California Chapter. Mr. Diza regularly provides expert analysis on a variety of immigration matters for The Filipino TVs as well as PHLV radio shows broadcast worldwide. Website: www.reevesimmigration.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ptmealpodcast/support

Want to electrify your life and not sure where to start? Then tune in to a special two-part series of Electrify This! to find out how you can cut pollution and save money by making the switch to clean, efficient electric alternatives. Host Sara Baldwin speaks with Joel Rosenberg, the author of the new e-book called Electrify Everything in Your Home: A Guide to Comfy, Healthy, Carbon-Free Living, and Panama Bartholomy of the Building Decarbonization Coalition about the steps homeowners and renters can take to transition to a clean, electrified life. We'll also discuss the big electrification wins of 2021 and the new The Switch is On campaign aimed at helping households and contractors plug in to the electrification movement. Guests:Joel Rosenberg is an educator and entrepreneur focused on helping solve the climate crisis and is the Author of a new e-book, just released, called Electrify Everything in Your Home (which is a Rewiring America publication). Joel has worked on science and engineering education at the Museum of Science, Boston; the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany; the Lawrence Hall of Science at U.C. Berkeley; Maker Media; and Otherlab. He is also the co-founder of 3D Fab Light, an industrial laser cutter company. Joel has a mechanical engineering degree from MIT, and a master's from Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism. Panama Bartholomy is the Director of the Building Decarbonization Coalition, which is a multi-sector forum advocating for and creating solutions for our pollution-intensive building stock. Previously, Panama has served as the European Director of the Investor Confidence Project, an Advisor on Energy and Natural Resources to California Assembly Speaker John A. Perez, the Deputy Director of the California Energy Commission's Efficiency and Renewables Division, and an advisor for Chairwomen Douglas and Pfannenstiel.  He is also a former board member on the U.S. Green Building Council and past president of the Northern California Chapter.  To Dig in Deeper, Check out these Must-Read Resources:Electrify Everything in Your Home: A Guide to Comfy, Healthy, Carbon-Free Living, by Joel Rosenberg – A Rewiring America PublicationThe Switch Is OnBuilding Decarbonization CoalitionEnergy SageDatabase for State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIREUSA.org)

Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His show, The Jordan Harbinger Show was selected as part of Apple's “Best of 2018.”In today's episode, Jordan unpacks his secrets for finding and keeping superstars (he's had basically 100% retention in his team for nearly 7 years!), why you should be alarmed as a leader if THIS person is being successful in your organization and the book he's gifting the most to other people right now (Hint: It's a brilliant book about taking personal responsibility to live a fulfilling life...)The lawyer that would never beHailing from Michigan, Jordan was an inquisitive kid who was fascinated by the internet at an early age. He went to law school at the University of Michigan and landed a job on Wall Street as a corporate lawyer.Jordan wasn't interested in climbing the corporate ladder. But he was curious about a partner who was never in the office. Dave spent his days at charity events and playing racquetball. How did he keep his job?Discovering a “secret third path”Dave told Jordan that he brought in business for the firm. To do that he didn't sit at his desk: he spent his time building and managing personal relationships. After hard work and intelligence, Jordan felt like he was learning a “secret third path” that nobody ever talked about.This kicked off an obsession with body language and non-verbal communication, persuasion, influence, social psychology and networking. When he started uploading what he learned to the web, he inadvertently became one of the first podcasters.STRONG FINISHToday, The Jordan Harbinger Show has over 11 million downloads per month and features a wide array of guests like Kobe Bryant, Moby, Dennis Rodman, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Tony Hawk, Cesar Millan, Simon Sinek, Eric Schmidt, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, to name a few. Jordan continues to teach his skills, for free, at 6 Minute Networking. In addition to hosting The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan is a consultant for law enforcement, military, and security companies and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

Introducing performer and radio talk show host April M. Wright April's singing/performing background on stage April's radio show The Gospel Experience The current and future projects April is working on April M. Wright, a native of Richmond, California began singing at the North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church at 8 years of age. Since then April's sung, lectured and directed choirs locally and internationally. April has directed several choirs in the Northern California region including the California State Baptist Convention; Northern California Chapter, GMWA; the historic Bethel A.M.E. Church and Third Baptist Church of S.F. April can be heard each Saturday morning from 6am until 9am Pacific on KPFA 94.1FM or www.kpfa.org as the host of “The Gospel Experience.” More information: https://kpfa.org/program/the-gospel-experience/ Brought to you by J.C. Cooley Foundation "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow". Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Chuck Hooper, Dean of the Speakers Academy for the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association. Chuck has over 50 years of public speaking experience. Today he shared what he believes are the two most important characteristics of a million-dollar speaker: Persistence Provide a fix He also shared that there are two speaking tracks: Speak to get paid Get paid to speak Chuck's wealth of speaking experience has made him one of the most successful public speaking coaches today. His candid interview style will keep you riveted and wanting more. Keep listening.   About my Guest: Chuck Hooper is a professional speaker, speaker coach, and a pretend author.  Prior to being in the speaking business, his claim to fame was as a business intelligence consultant, specializing in data visualization analytics.  He brings over 56 years of business experience with him. His speaking business is primarily focused in the higher education market.  Chuck currently stays busy as the Dean of the Speakers Academy for the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association.   About the Host: Arvee Robinson is The Master Speaker Trainer, public speaking coach, international speaker, and author of Speak Up, Get Clients. She teaches business owners and entrepreneurs how to use public speaking as a marketing strategy so they can attract more clients, generate unlimited leads, grow their business, and make a difference with their words. Arvee has trained over 5,000 individuals, given over 3,500 speeches around the world and has shared the stage with speaking giants, such as Mark Victor Hansen, Les Brown, Brian Tracy, Tommy Hopkins, Loral Langemeier, Sharon Lechter, and many more. Arvee is the top “How to” trainer in public speaking today. She offers speech coaching, speaker training workshops, and public speaking mastermind programs. Her programs will grow your business and make you money for the rest of your life.   For more public speaking tips and public speaking skills, visit https://arveerobinson.com or attend her next LIVE event: http://Milliondollarspeakersummit.com   Follow Arvee Robinson on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arveerobinson/fanpage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arveerobinson  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/arveerobinson Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/arveerobinson  YouTube: Arvee Robinson Get a copy of my new book, "Speak Up, Get Clients" on Amazon: http://bit.ly/speakupgetclientsbook    For all links go to: https://linktr.ee/ArveeRobinson See you on the next episode of The Million Dollar Speaker Podcast. Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

In our 100th episode of Leading Voices in Real Estate, Matt speaks with David Radcliffe, the head of real estate at Google, and the first corporate real estate guest on the podcast. David is responsible for managing all aspects of Google's global real estate portfolio, industry-leading workplace services, and physical security services that enable the company to thrive. Through his leadership, David and his team create inspiring environments where 130,000+ employees in over 170 cities spanning more than 60 countries can do their best work every day. The conversation revolves around Google's mentality to create unique, collaborative workspaces for employees to engage daily, corporate residences and communities beyond the workplace environment, and how the global tech giant is bringing personnel back in the office following COVID.In his 15+ years at Google, David has built and led teams that continually scale, evolve, and innovate Google's dynamic workplace environment and services, promote employee health and drive sustainable solutions for both Google and our broader communities. From Google's offices and workspaces to the food, events, and transportation options offered, the Real Estate & Workplace Services teams work closely together to provide an integrated workplace experience that's a cornerstone of Google's culture of collaboration and innovation. The Global Security & Resilience Services team work to keep Google and the Google community safe and ensure business continuity.David has deep roots in commercial real estate. Before joining Google in 2006, he served as a Senior Vice President at the Trammell Crow company, overseeing corporate accounts outside the U.S. Prior to that, he led global real estate and corporate services at PeopleSoft and JD Edwards. In 2011, CoreNet Global's Northern California Chapter recognized David as its Corporate Real Estate Executive of the Year.David earned an MBA with a concentration in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Engineering from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. He currently serves on the External Advisory Board of Harvard's Master of Design Engineering program, and holds CoreNet Global's Master of Corporate Real Estate designation.

Andrew Gardner is the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Peacock Construction. As a creative thinker and long-term strategist, Andrew drives brand strategy and growth at Peacock Construction. He began his construction career in project management, estimating, and developing an appreciation for the intricacies of construction. He now uses this knowledge to develop partnerships with new clients and look after existing partners at Peacock Construction. Andrew is also the Chair of the Emerging Professionals Committee at BOMA San Francisco and the Chair of the Young Leaders Programs Committee at CoreNet Global's Northern California Chapter. In this episode… Construction is a long-lasting industry with immense opportunities to develop your career. For Andrew Gardner, the industry has allowed him to connect with a variety of people and establish a strong sense of community. There are plenty of different roles and possibilities within construction, and Andrew is here to share all of the details with you. Andrew began his career in project management, where he was the intermediary between the owner, subcontractors, architects, and everyone else involved in the project. He then built on this knowledge to become a marketing and business development expert. So, what's the key to figuring out where you fit in? According to Andrew, the best thing you can do for your career is to just get started — even if you don't know exactly what you want to do. In this episode of Watching Paint Dry, Greg Owens is joined by Andrew Gardner, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Peacock Construction, to discuss everything you need to know about the construction industry. Andrew shares how he landed his current role, his steps for overcoming current challenges, trends to look for in the industry, and how you can get your career started. Stay tuned.

Jordan Harbinger is a Michigan-born Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer, as well as a communications and social dynamics expert.   His podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show, was selected as part of Apple’s “Best of 2018" and today clocks in at over 11 million downloads per month. Often referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” Jordan has spoken to a score of high-profile guests on the show including Kobe Bryant, Moby, Dennis Rodman, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Tony Hawk, Cesar Millan, Simon Sinek, Eric Schmidt, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, among others.   In addition to hosting The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan is a consultant for law enforcement, military, and security companies and is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.   Listen in as Jordan discusses his journey from frustrated Wall Street corporate lawyer to entrepreneur and award-winning podcaster.   He also does a deep dive into business partnerships and how to know whether it’s time to fly solo. On the other hand, Jordan shares when forging a new partnership might be the best next step.   Jordan then speaks on how the schooling system promotes mediocrity by default and what it means for the natural-born entrepreneur.   Finally, Jordan touches on how entrepreneurs can become better leaders and managers of a growing business.   Key Highlights [04:00] An introduction to Jordan Harbinger [13:55] Knowing when it’s time to part ways with a business partner [21:47] What a healthy business partnership looks like [26:11] How Jordan got kidnapped—twice [29:31] Securing high-caliber guests and upping your game as a podcaster in general [33:30] The problem with the school system and individual achievement [37:09] The link between entrepreneurship and ADD/ADHD [43:11] Discovering what you’re built to do [45:31] The best style of management for entrepreneurs [49:20] How The Jordan Harbinger Show gives back Powerful Quotes by Jordan When you’re in business, your business married that person who’s your partner. If one of them spends a shitload of money wastefully, that’s your money and you can’t do shit about it unless you have an intervention. If one of them is like, “My parents were never successful so I’m going to self-sabotage all the time and make sure we’re never successful,” that shit is in your house. The Jordan Harbinger show would be less varied and interesting if there hadn’t been other really good podcasters that have done similar-ish shows. I would just keep doing things the same way. Competition makes you better. [The school system would rather educate than inspire kids] because you don’t need to do that if you’re trying to churn out a consistent product. [...] They’re trying to churn out a consistent product so that they don’t lose funding. Schools are playing defense. The fact that you didn’t pay attention in school doesn’t mean you have ADD. It just means that you can’t sit there with everybody else who is literally average, by definition, and memorize stuff. [...] Many people who think they have ADD probably don’t. They were just cooped up in a bullshit environment for a really long time and that’s not how they learn. No job is like school. Zero jobs involve sitting there, being academic, and memorizing things while a teacher lectures. Zero jobs do this. Listening to lectures is one of the worst ways I can think of to deliver information to young people with active minds.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The story of how Jordan was kidnapped twice How Jordan’s podcast became so successful Jordan’s thoughts on Clubhouse The best way to network without live events Jordan’s “Connect Four” method   Resources: jordanharbinger.com 6 Minute Networking Course Listen to The Jordan Harbinger Show Instagram: @jordanharbinger Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join my Fast Foundations mastermind group   Show Notes: Jordan Harbinger is a former Wall Street lawyer turned podcast legend. His current show rakes in over 11 million listeners per month and was featured as part of Apple’s “Best of 2018” awards. Not coincidental to that success is the fact that Jordan is an incredibly talented networker. We do a deep dive into his “Connect Four” method of networking and how networking has changed in a world without live events. We would also be remiss to not discuss how to grow such a successful podcast, how to monetize it, and the future of the industry.   Question Highlights:   How did you get kidnapped twice? How did you get into podcasting? What is it that you’re doing that makes your show so successful? How do you think Clubhouse will affect podcasting? How are people supposed to network without in-person events?     Guest Bio: Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His show, The Jordan Harbinger Show was selected as part of Apple’s “Best of 2018.” Hailing from Michigan, Jordan was an inquisitive kid who was fascinated by the internet at an early age. He went to law school at the University of Michigan and landed a job on Wall Street as a corporate lawyer. Jordan wasn’t interested in climbing the corporate ladder. But he was curious about a partner who was never in the office. Dave spent his days at charity events and playing racquetball. How did he keep his job? Dave told Jordan that he brought in business for the firm. To do that he didn’t sit at his desk: he spent his time building and managing personal relationships. After hard work and intelligence, Jordan felt like he was learning a “secret third path” that nobody ever talked about. This kicked off an obsession with body language and non-verbal communication, persuasion, influence, social psychology, and networking. When he started uploading what he learned to the web, he inadvertently became one of the first podcasters. Today, The Jordan Harbinger Show has over 11 million downloads per month and features a wide array of guests like Kobe Bryant, Moby, Dennis Rodman, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Tony Hawk, Cesar Millan, Simon Sinek, Eric Schmidt, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, to name a few. Jordan continues to teach his skills, for free, at 6 Minute Networking. In addition to hosting The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan is a consultant for law enforcement, military, and security companies and is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with guest, Jordan Harbinger, host of the legendary, "The Jordan Harbinger Show,"  which has a staggering 11 MILLION downloads per month! Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer who has some of the biggest named guests and most interesting variety of entertainment, information and education on the platform today. His show, The Jordan Harbinger Show was selected as part of Apple's “Best of 2018.” He is referred to as, "The Larry King of Podcasting," and is a networking expert who also created The Six Minute Networking Course available for FREE on his website.  Jordan is a consultant for law enforcement, military, and security companies and is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.  After traveling the world and even going on multiple trips to North Korea along with interviewing the top performers and most interesting people in the world, Jordan brings a unique perspective on every interview. We discuss many things including what it was like in North Korea and life lessons learned from his many travel experiences.  We talk about appreciating differences in people and cultures, having to pivot your business and what it's like to start over from scratch.  We discuss the birth of his massively successful podcast, how he implements advice from so many guests without getting overwhelmed and dive into the traits of the most productive people out there. We talk what it takes to be a top performer and discuss some of his notable episodes and guests such as Kobe Bryant and Mob Enforcer Anthony Luciano. By the end of this episode you will understand the importance of networking and becoming a social and professional super connector.  You will learn about the timing and importance to nurturing relationships and get tips and tricks you can start implementing today to improve your network of influence. As always sponsored by Naked Warrior Recovery! You can find Jordan Harbinger on:  Website: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ Subscribe To The Jordan Harbinger Show https://www.jordanharbinger.com/subscribe-to-the-podcast/ Six Minute Networking Course FREE  https://www.jordanharbinger.com/courses/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JordanHarbinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanharbinger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanharbinger/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLcx_fFZ3GlLXO5anHSm9w --- Connect with Nick Lamagna: 630.384.9443 www.NickNickNick.com Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear, please leave a review by clicking here   Find all social media connections at Social media Links for Facebook, IG, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes on Platforms by Clicking Here To Subscribe. Rate and Review The A Game Podcast on Apple Click Here to Review Get discounted CBD from Naked Warrior Recovery!!!  

Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His show, The Jordan Harbinger Show was selected as part of Apple’s “Best of 2018.” The lawyer that would never be Hailing from Michigan, Jordan was an inquisitive kid who was fascinated by the internet at an early age. He went to law school at the University of Michigan and landed a job on Wall Street as a corporate lawyer. Jordan wasn’t interested in climbing the corporate ladder. But he was curious about a partner who was never in the office. Dave spent his days at charity events and playing racquetball. How did he keep his job? Dave told Jordan that he brought in business for the firm. To do that he didn’t sit at his desk: he spent his time building and managing personal relationships. After hard work and intelligence, Jordan felt like he was learning a “secret third path” that nobody ever talked about. This kicked off an obsession with body language and non-verbal communication, persuasion, influence, social psychology and networking. When he started uploading what he learned to the web, he inadvertently became one of the first podcasters. Today, The Jordan Harbinger Show has over 11 million downloads per month and features a wide array of guests like Kobe Bryant, Moby, Dennis Rodman, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Tony Hawk, Cesar Millan, Simon Sinek, Eric Schmidt, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, to name a few. Jordan continues to teach his skills, for free, at 6 Minute Networking. In addition to hosting The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan is a consultant for law enforcement, military, and security companies and is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. On the episode: Stacey is joined by podcasting legend Jordan Harbinger for a conversation about leaving the corporate life, being comfortable in sales, and the magic of relationship development. Key Takeaways: -There will always be some level of fear. -Focus on your audience/client. -The strength of the relationship fuels the success. Tweetable Quotes: "I realized when I got to college, that everyone was as smart or smarter... so I had to out-work these people." - Jordan Harbinger "You're the common denominator in every transaction." - Stacey O'Byrne "People who know clearly what they're working for will always work harder than those who aren't sure." - Jordan Harbinger Jordan Harbinger: Connect with and find out more about Jordan Harbinger: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/podcasts/ (The Jordan Harbinger Show Podcast | Listen Now) Resources: Instagram: @pivotpointadvantage Schedule a 15 minute call with Stacey:http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey ( http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey) If you’re ready to take yourself and your business to the next level and are interested in a coaching program that will get you there check out:http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccess ( http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccess)  Join an interactive environment to help you build the success you’ve always wanted with other like-minded, success-driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals:https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling ( https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling)

Michael speaks with the one and only Jordan Harbinger about how he got into podcasting, the importance of building a solid network and conquering his fears.Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His show, The Jordan Harbinger Show was selected as part of Apple’s “Best of 2018.” Hailing from Michigan, Jordan was an inquisitive kid who was fascinated by the internet at an early age. He went to law school at the University of Michigan and landed a job on Wall Street as a corporate lawyer. Jordan wasn’t interested in climbing the corporate ladder. But he was curious about a partner who was never in the office. Dave spent his days at charity events and playing racquetball. How did he keep his job? Dave told Jordan that he brought in business for the firm. To do that he didn’t sit at his desk: he spent his time building and managing personal relationships. After hard work and intelligence, Jordan felt like he was learning a “secret third path” that nobody ever talked about. This kicked off an obsession with body language and non-verbal communication, persuasion, influence, social psychology and networking. When he started uploading what he learned to the web, he inadvertently became one of the first podcasters.Today, The Jordan Harbinger Show has over 11 million downloads per month and features a wide array of guests like Kobe Bryant, Moby, Dennis Rodman, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Tony Hawk, Cesar Millan, Simon Sinek, Eric Schmidt, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, to name a few. Jordan continues to teach his skills, for free, at 6 Minute Networking. In addition to hosting The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan is a consultant for law enforcement, military, and security companies and is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.Find out more about Jordan at https://www.jordanharbinger.com/About the Crushing Your Fear PodcastBioMichael is an Entrepreneur who has started multiple revenue generating companies both in the US and Europe. He currently hosts two Podcasts (Crushing Your Fear and Craft Beer Storm) and has learned to conquer Fear through leaving the past behind, learning from it and adopting Gratitude and a Positive outlook for the future. On his Crushing Your Fear Podcast, Michael explains "We live in a Society of Fear. Everywhere we turn, fear is there. Most people we know are affected by fear in one form or another. We ourselves are consumed by fear - we cant move forward - we wont take chances - we "fear' what others may "think" of us - and on and on and on. Enough! There is another way. We explore different areas in society, flush out the manipulation and empower you to overcome fear. Our guests are experts and give you the insight and tools needed to identify and conquer fear. So join us and Crush Your Fear..."Michael BearaHostCrushing Your Fear Podcastmichael@crushingyourfear.comWebsite: http://www.crushingyourfear.com/Instagram: @crushingyourfearFacebook: @crushingyourfearTwitter: @crushingfearTik Tok: @crushingyourfearSubscribe to our Podcast!iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crushing-your-fear/id1465751659Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/craft-beer-storm/crushing-your-fear

Marin Bright, founder and CEO of Bright Business Media, which publishes the award-winning Smart Meetings magazine and the companion news and lifestyle website www.smartmeetings.com; she manages an online community of a combined 145,000 event professionals with 57,000 social media followers. The publication annually awards the prestigious Smart Stars and Platinum Choice Awards to hospitality companies that meet the publications high standards. Ten years ago, Marin launched Smart Meeting Events (now Smart Meetings Experiences), which produces monthly regional and national networking forums and The Smart Woman Summit, a celebration of the women elevating the entire industry that is now entering its fourth year. I am so proud to say that I was nominated and won in the Rising Star Category in 2019! As a thought leader in the space, Marin, speaks on best practices and trends in the industry and contributed articles for LinkedIn. She previously served and vice president and publisher of Meetings Media, West Coast Sales Manager for Meeting News and National Sales Manager for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. She is a graduate of the prestigious Mills College in Oakland, CA with a bachelor's degree in communications and psychology. Marin, was honored with the San Francisco Bay Area Meetings Industry Excellence Award in the Legend category from the Northern California Chapter of PCMA in 2011. She also received back-to-back honors as one of Folio's Top Women in Media in 2014 and 2015 and was the 2015 recipient of WPA's Leadership Award. #AllAboutTheExperiences #LivingWithoutLimits #Podcast #MarinBright #MeetSmart #SmartMeetings #HospitalityStrong --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aate/support

Jean is HDR's Sustainable Principal for the firm globally. She is based in San Francisco, California with 30+ years of experience in interior design, departmental planning and sustainable design. Ms. Hansen is responsible for advancing HDR's sustainability initiatives in project and research work for healthcare, commercial and institutional environments. She served on Kaiser Permanente's High Performance Building Committee to develop national sustainable design standards, led a team in the development of a USGBC Volume Build Pilot Program for Wells Fargo Bank in 39 states and was a green consultant with the University of New Mexico's new Children's Hospital and Critical Care Pavilion. She led sustainable research in the textile industry for Kaiser Permanente and co-authored a white paper on the research, titled, Future of Fabric: Healthcare. She was a core committee member in the development of the USGBC's LEED Healthcare rating system and more recently is a pilot committee member in the development of the HealthProduct Declaration (HPD). She is past president of IIDA (International Interior Design Association) for the Northern California Chapter, IIDA Fellow and past board member and secretary of the USGBC Northern California Chapter. Jean is working on or has worked on over forty LEED projects, developed sustainable guidelines and led sustainable research for healthcare organizations and manufacturers, provided sustainable training for a variety of clients, including the U.S. Army and in-house staff; she has inspired many to pursue LEED Accreditation, and integrated sustainability into multi-million dollar projects. Her clients have ranged from Federal agencies such as the U.S. Army, the Department of Veteran Affairs, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center and NOAA, to universities such as the University of California system, Stanford, and numerous healthcare organizations and furniture manufacturers.   Show Highlights  Jean shares her expertise on how to design healthy buildings with emphasis on product specs and protocols that won't harm humans or the environment.  How to guide corporations to answer the question “Where should we put our energy and our money first?” Green Guide for Health Care and LEED Healthcare. Jean's work with numerous organizations to create sustainable products and a questionnaire for product transparency. Valuable tips on building awareness on safe product materials and warnings. Knowing the difference between manufacturers vs distributors when selecting materials and products. Protocol for selecting healthy materials for facilities. Jean talks about another lens that really needs to be added to sustainability to take it to another level. “It's not too late for anyone to consider learning and adopting sustainability for whatever type of work you're doing because luckily the green building movement or the sustainability movement in general needs people with any and all skills. I say that with all truthfulness and sincerity, and there's always a way to combine sustainability to any and all phases of our work. Your voice is incredibly important and we can only be stronger when we're stronger together.” - Jean Hansen   Jean Hansen Transcript   Jean Hansen's Show Resource and Information Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming by Paul Hawken:  The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben What the Robin Knows by Jon Young Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke  LinkedIn Twitter HDR Architecture Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2020 GBES

Many people want to do a podcast, but most don't know how to start. Funnel Media Group's VP of Operations, Susan Finch teaches regular courses through the DMANC - Direct Marketing Association's Northern California Chapter. Her most popular courses are on podcasting fundamentals and advanced troubleshooting for podcasts. This week she'll give us her 10 basic steps to launching a podcast in two weeks. It's not your typical list. This episode is for anyone tasked with revving up a podcast for their company, resurrecting a failed on, or exploring podcasting as a service to offer their clients. Funnel Radio Channel is hosted byJames Obermayer, which is a program on the Funnel Radio Channel.    

Valerie Red-Horse Mohl, of Cherokee ancestry, is the Executive Director/CEO of Social Venture Circle, a nonprofit leading the way in the field of social impact; building and galvanizing the business world to create social, economic, and environmental change. She is also the owner/founder of Red-Horse Native Productions, Inc., a film and television production company primarily focused on bringing important documentaries to the screen for which Red-Horse Mohl directs, produces, and writes. Additionally, she is the owner/founder of Red-Horse Financial Group, Inc., and has more than 30 years of in-depth experience in the financial services and investment banking industry with a unique expertise in the Native American tribal government sector. Red-Horse Mohl has raised, structured and managed over $3 billion in capital for tribal nations and holds seven FINRA registrations.Valerie was inducted into the NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Hall of Fame in 2008. She was recently appointed to the Board of Stanford University’s Center for the Comparative Study of Race and Ethnicity and is teaching a Stanford course on Entrepreneurship for Race and Social Equity. She also serves as a Board Member for the Northern California Chapter of the International Women's Forum and the National Boys and Girls Clubs Native American Division. Valerie earned a B.A. with Cum Laude honors from UCLA and has founded several nonprofit ministries on reservations nationwide.In this episode, Valerie shares what inspired her to serve her own community and advocate on behalf of other underserved communities of color. With the trillions of dollars that are leveraged in business, Valerie has been able to use her positional power to advocate peers and the next-generation alike to start their own ventures. Reflecting on the economic fallout and recovery efforts post-COVID 19, she shares what she believes is necessary for equitable capital ownership and deployment. We also learn what she is hearing from the next generation of social entrepreneurs and how they are hoping to shift the broken system of our economy. Valerie also offers up the principles of community and spirituality that she centers often in her work and extends her hopes of us doing the same.We activate our power to create, own and leverage our innate assets as we share Forward 4O’s platform with this phenomenal WOC in the nonprofit and social enterprise sector.Stay connected with Valerie on LinkedIn and Twitter. Look into her Top 5 recommendations for equitable social impact work here:Take a look at SVC's website for free to help to get through COVID-19American Sustainable Business CouncilLeap Frog and Nathalie Molina NiñoMorgan Simon, author of Real Impact Purpose EconomyFollow Forward 40(4tea) on IG and Twitter @forward4tea. Continue to support and nominate a guest to be on the show. You can also learn more about the host Coach Faith here.

Rick Webster joins co-host Lynne Edris to talk about Your Financial Future with Adult ADHD. Learn how small steps and changes in the way you think about yourself and your relationship with money, and simple tips, can change your financial future.  Rick Webster, CEO and Founder of Rena-Fi, Inc. has spent the last two decades deeply involved in the ADHD community, helping people with ADHD find solutions for their own ADHD-related challenges. Diagnosed well into adulthood, Rick possesses an understanding borne from years of difficult, first-hand experience of living with undiagnosed ADHD. Because of these experiences, Rick works as an ADHD coach and advocate, bringing a wealth of practical life strategies to the issues of living (and living well!) with ADHD, and specializes in coaching ADHD entrepreneurs. Rick is the regional coordinator for the Northern California Chapter of CHADD and serves on the Board of Directors of CHADD National.  He also enjoys collaborating on projects with the ADDA organization whenever possible. Through his work with CHADD and as an ADHD coach, Rick has been invited to speak on the topic of ADHD symptom remediation to therapists, psychiatrists, and other mental health service providers at Kaiser Permanente annual conferences, and at other events. Learn more at   Podcast Co-Host Lynne Edris helps distracted professionals overcome overwhelm by reducing procrastination and improving time management so they have more time, more energy, and more money for what they love most! As a woman with ADHD herself, she has been where her clients are and come out the other side, so to speak. She’s gone from living in a constant state of chaos and under-performance to a life full of success and fulfillment! Learn more about Lynne at www.CoachingADDvantages.com, and text keyword “HACK” to 444999 to get her 7 Fool-Proof Productivity Hacks for unfocused professionals! ADHD Support Talk Radio is an award winning Podcast for Adults with ADD / ADHD. Co-hosts Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris are joined by Adult ADHD experts and they cover important topics related to Adult ADD / ADHD. Podcast guests include Dr. Edward Hallowell, Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, Dr. Ari Tuckman, Laurie Dupar, Terry Matlen and many more. Tara McGillicuddy is the Producer, Owner and Co-host of the ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast. You may contact Tara with general questions or feedback about the podcast. Lynne Edris is the Co-host of the ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast. You may contact Lynne with feedback about her episodes or if you are interested in having her interview you as a guest.

Ever wonder what's it's like to strap your kid to an Xtracycle and bring them along for one of the more scenic tours in the San Francisco Bay Area? On this episiode, veteran podcaster and tech reporter Cyrus Farivar shares his experience bringing his daughter on a tour from the East Bay to Half Moon Bay on his trusty ride. Xtracycle touring—it's a thing! Housekeeping Hey, event-cancelling-virus-willing, I'm presenting at the National Bike Summit's Active Transportation Leadership Retreat March 14th. National Bike Summit is the biggest collection of bike advocates and it happens in DC. This will be the first time I'm lawyering it up in the bike advocacy space, so it's going to be fun. Fellow Star Wars nerds! I have the Disney audio but need some time to distill it. Look for that in March. The Missing Link bike tour Hey, tour-cancelling-virus-willing, I'll be flying to southern California with my Brompton to ride the one piece of the California coast I missed in my 2014 tour! Possible meetup opportunity in San Diego - it would be a Friday night 3/27 probably in the Gaslamp area. If you're interested check out the details at pedalshift.net/sandiego and give me a heads up so I can be in touch. Not a late night because this guy has a stupid early train! The Interview: Cyrus Farivar on Xtracycle Touring with Kids Cyrus [“suh-ROOS”] is an investigative tech reporter at NBC News in San Francisco. In addition to being a radio producer and author, Cyrus was most recently a senior tech policy reporter at Ars Technica. He was also previously the sci-tech editor and host of “Spectrum” at Deutsche Welle English, Germany’s international broadcaster, from 2010-2012. Cyrus is the author of multiple books, including Habeas Data (2018) and The Internet of Elsewhere (2011). Praised by The New Yorker, among others, Habeas Data takes a look at legal cases that have had an outsized impact on surveillance law in America. His first book focuses on the history and effects of the Internet on different countries around the world. In 2019, Cyrus and Olivia Solon won the Technology Reporting award from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California Chapter for their coverage of Silicon Valley, including reporting on privacy, facial recognition, and more. Two years earlier, Cyrus and Joe Mullin also won the Technology Reporting award from SPJ NorCal for their August 2016 story: “Stealing bitcoins with badges: How Silk Road’s dirty cops got caught.” Cyrus has also reported for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, National Public Radio, Public Radio International, The Economist, Wired, The New York Times, Slate, and many others. He received his B.A. in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley and his M.S. from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He lives in Oakland, California. Twitter: @cfarivar Pedalshift Society As always we like to close out the show with a special shoutout to the Pedalshift Society! Because of support from listeners like you, Pedalshift is a weekly bicycle touring podcast with a global community, expanding into live shows and covering new tours like The Kessel Run and The Missing Link bike tours! If you like what you hear, you can support the show for 5 bucks, 2 bucks or even a buck a month. And there’s one-shot and annual options if you’re not into the small monthly thing. Check it all out at pedalshift.net/society. Kimberly Wilson Caleb Jenkinson Cameron Lien Andrew MacGregor Michael Hart Keith Nagel Brock Dittus Thomas Skadow Marco Lo Terrance Manson Harry Telgadas Chris Barron Mark Van Raam Brad Hipwell Stuart Buchan Mr. T Nathan Poulton Stephen Dickerson Vince LoGreco Cody Floerchinger Tom Benenati Greg Braithwaite Sandy Pizzio Jeff Muster Seth Pollack Joseph Quinn Drue Porter Byron Paterson Joachim Raber Ray Jackson Jeff Frey Kenny Mikey Lisa Hart John Denkler Steve Hankel Miguel Quinones Alejandro Avilés-Reyes Keith Spangler Greg Towner Dan Gebhart Jody Dzuranin Lucas Barwick Michael Baker Brian Bechtol Reinhart Bigl Greg Middlemis Connie Moore William Gothmann Brian Benton Joan Churchill Mike Bender Rick Weinberg Billy Crafton Gary Matushak Greg L’Etoile-Lopes James Sloan Jonathan Dillard John Funk Tom Bilcze Ronald Piroli Dave Roll Brian Hafner Misha LeBlanc Ari Messinger David Gratke Todd Groesbeck Wally Estrella Sue Reinert John Leko Stephen Granata Phillip Mueller Kevan Olhausen Robert Lackey Dominic Carol Jacqi McCulloch John Hickman Folks, it's Jason Kent You've been hearing about Jason Kent and his music for many fine episodes. Sunfields' latest album may be their best yet. Go get it. Stream it too. https://soundcloud.com/sunfields

People try to put us d-down (talkin' 'bout my generation)Just because we get around (talkin' 'bout my generation)Things they do look awful c-c-cold (talkin' 'bout my generation)I hope I die before I get old (talkin' 'bout my generation) -- The Who, 1965 Over 50 members and guests of the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association gathered in Lafayette on Saturday to hear NSA National President Anna Liotta, CSP, deliver a program titled What's Stopping Millennials/GenXers/Boomers from Hiring You, And What to Do About It. She previewed her talk with a custom video addressed to the chapter: Talkin' 'bout my generation For those Baby Boomers who didn't die before they got old--and learned the value of trusting anyone over 30 a few decades back--Anna's talk had particular poignancy. She explained how the recent OK Boomer meme is the equivalent of the advice not to trust anyone over 30. What goes around comes around. Here's why... Generational Codes Anna Liotta has studied generational dynamics for over 25 years. Indeed, she wrote the book on generational CODES™. What's more, she’s lived the research. As one of 19 (!) children, her entire life has been a Ph.D. in generational dynamics. Her presentation addressed the question: What makes this age-old conflict of generational collisions and biases so important to us in business today? Her concept of generational codes helps explain: What defines each generation, including pivotal events and experiences that shaped it. The truths and lies behind generational stereotypes. How various generations define their work ethic. How technology can bridge or break down generational communication. The secrets of selling products and services to different generations. What you need to know as a manager to find and retain new talent. Anna demonstrated how, as speakers, we should develop savvy messages that appeal to the different generations. This task is often confusing, as each generation has unique needs and motivators. Each brings its own set of attitudes, values, and beliefs to the workplace, and the way they do business. They make choices of who to buy from and who to work for, based on these values and beliefs. Understanding what shapes and forms each generation is vital. Interestingly, each generation is sure that their values, attitudes, and beliefs are the right ones. Her insight is that each generation is significantly influenced by what was happening in the world around them during their formative years. The ages of eight to 18 are when each generation is making decisions about how the world works and what’s possible. The events, icons, and leaders they see, experience, adore, and dislike are shaping their world. These influences set the paradigm for decision making, purchasing choices, and job selection for years to come. Anyone doubting this can see the trajectory of individual lives play out in director Michael Apted’s films about a cohort of British Boomer children, the most recent of which--63 Up--opened in the US last month. OK, Boomer! My own rather self-satisfied response to the generational divide was to tweak the noses of the younger members of the audience who were strangely absent from the social media channel the chapter had promoted. In her own words I caught up with Anna after the event, and she shared her message with me, as well as an update on the changes that are occurring at the NSA. To hear what she said, click on the podcast below.

Jordan Harbinger, often referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and a communications and social dynamics expert.Jordan has hosted a top 50 iTunes podcast for over 12 years and receives over six million downloads per month, making The Jordan Harbinger Show one of the most popular podcasts in the world. The show was awarded Apple's “Best of 2018” and is one of the most downloaded shows of the year. On The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan deconstructs the playbooks of the most successful people on earth and shares their strategies, perspectives, and practical insights with the rest of us. Jordan Harbinger has always had an affinity for social influence, interpersonal dynamics, and social engineering, helping private companies test the security of their communications systems and working with law enforcement agencies before he was even old enough to drive.Jordan spent several years abroad in Europe and the developing world, including South America, Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and he speaks five languages. He has also worked for various governments and NGOs overseas, traveled through war zones, and been kidnapped — twice. He'll tell you the only reason he's still alive and kicking is because of his ability to talk his way into (and out of) just about any type of situation.Jordan Harbinger is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.- https://course.jordanharbinger.com/- https://www.jordanharbinger.com/podcast/Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Jordan Harbinger, often referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and a communications and social dynamics expert.Jordan has hosted a top 50 iTunes podcast for over 12 years and receives over six million downloads per month, making The Jordan Harbinger Show one of the most popular podcasts in the world. The show was awarded Apple’s “Best of 2018” and is one of the most downloaded shows of the year. On The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan deconstructs the playbooks of the most successful people on earth and shares their strategies, perspectives, and practical insights with the rest of us. Jordan Harbinger has always had an affinity for social influence, interpersonal dynamics, and social engineering, helping private companies test the security of their communications systems and working with law enforcement agencies before he was even old enough to drive.Jordan spent several years abroad in Europe and the developing world, including South America, Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and he speaks five languages. He has also worked for various governments and NGOs overseas, traveled through war zones, and been kidnapped — twice. He’ll tell you the only reason he’s still alive and kicking is because of his ability to talk his way into (and out of) just about any type of situation.Jordan Harbinger is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.- https://course.jordanharbinger.com/- https://www.jordanharbinger.com/podcast/Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

This episode from our Northern California Chapter, features Alexis McGill Johnson discussing implicit bias in the workplace. The introduction is by Melissa Pesci and Clarinda Bisceglia.

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Jason is the former Vice President and currently serves as the Current treasurer of the Sacramento Chapter of the American Disc Jockey Association. He is also the former Marketing Chair for the Northern California Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding. He’s spoken to DJs all over the U.S. at the Wedding MBA, Mobile Beat, ARMs DJ Show, and Midwest DJs Live. Most relevant – Jason is a certified Profit First professional. On today’s podcast, we break down exactly how DJs can start having more money in their wallets! A Must Listen for every DJ Business Owner.

Dr. Robert Schmieder, KK6EK Bob is the founder and Expedition Leader of Cordell Expeditions, a nonprofit research group begun in 1977. The group is responsible for the creation of the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary and for numerous research expeditions to remote oceanic sites. Professionally he is a research physicist, with about 100 publications and four patents. He is the founder of NanoLogic Inc. He is a Fellow of the Explorers Club and former Chairman of its Northern California Chapter. In over 30 years he has been listed in almost every Who's Who in the world. He is the owner and operator of a research vessel, the Cordell Explorer. Licensed since 1962, he holds Extra Class amateur license KK6EK. His specialty has been very large and complicated scientific expeditions and developing new communications technology for remote expedition sites. EXPEDITIONS Cordell Bank (California, 1977-1986 ) (Organizer, Expedition Leader) Marine research Pt. Sur (California, 1987-1989) (Organizer, Expedition Leader) Marine research North Farallon Islands (California, 1989) (Organizer, Expedition Leader) Marine research Farallon Islands (California, 1989) (Organizer, Expedition Leader) Radio operations and environmental science Guadalupe Island (Mexico, 1993) (Organizer, Expedition Leader) Radio operations and environmental science Roqueta Island (Mexico, 1992) (Expedition Leader) Radio operations Castle Rock Island (California, 1992) (Organizer, Expedition Leader) Radio operations Ventura Rocks (California, 1992) (Organizer, Expedition Leader) Radio operations Rocas Alijos (Baja California, 1990 and 1993) (Organizer, Expedition Leader) Marine research Peter I Island (Antarctic, 1994) (Participant) Radio operations (3Y0PI) and natural history Easter Island/Salas y Gomez (Pacific Ocean, 1995) (Co-organizer and Expedition Leader) Radio operations (XR0Y/Z), marine research, communications technology for expeditions Heard Island (Antarctic, 1997) (Co-organizer, Co-Expedition Leader) Radio operations (VK0IR) San Felix Island (Chile, 2002) (Participant) Radio operations (XR0X) and environmental research Kure Atoll (Hawaii, 2005) (Co-organizer, Expedition Leader) Radio operations (K7C) Clipperton Island (Pacific, 2013) (Organizer, Expedition Leader) Radio operations and environmental science BOOKS Ecology of an Underwater Island (1991) 3Y0PI Peter I Island 1994 DXpedition (1994) Rocas Alijos (1995) DX-Aku: Messages from the 1995 Easter Island DXpedition (1995) VK0IR Heard Island Expedition (1997) XR0X San Felix Island, Chile (2002) Great Adventures (Children's books) (2011) Edward Cordell and the Discovery of Cordell Bank (in press) Element: The Amazing Life and Work of Albert Ghiorso (in progress) HONORS Fellow, Explorers Club, 1986-present Expedition of the Year (Peter I 1994, Easter Island 1995, Heard Island 1997) Honorary Life member, Central Arizona DX Association Environmental Enrichment Award, International Underwater Foundation, 1995 Certificate of Merit, Chiltern DX Club, 1997 Amateur Radio Hall of Fame, elected 2011 Schmieder Bank (a rocky bank in the eastern Pacific) Codium schmiederi (an alga) Erylus schmiederi (a sponge) Pharia pyramidata schmiederi (a starfish) Megalomphalus schmiederi (a gastropod) PROFESSIONAL A.B. (Physics) Occidental College, 1963 B.S. (Physics) California Institute of Technology, 1963 M.A. (Physics) Columbia University, 1965 Ph.D. (Physics) Columbia University, 1969 Research Staff, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1969-74 Research Staff, Sandia National Laboratories, 1974-97 Founder, Expedition Leader, Cordell Expeditioins, 1977-present Founder, CEO, NanoLogic, 1997-present WEBSITES http://www.cordell.org (Cordell Expeditions) http://www.cordell.org/HI (Heard Island 1997) http://www.cordell.org/HD (Heard Island 2014) http://www.cordell.org/CI (Clipperton Island 2013) http://www.cordell.org/DXA (DXA) CONTACT 4295 Walnut Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94596 USA (925) 934-3735 Robert(at)schmieder.com...

This is Scott Selinger and welcome to another fantastic jabbering edition of - ABC’s for ECP’s, the podcast on behalf of the Northern California’s chapter of the American College of Physicians Council of Early Career Physicians. To those most loyal of followers, you’ll notice it’s been a number of months since there’s been any movement with this podcast due to a combination of work, extracurriculars, and a new baby, but I am making an early new years resolution to more regularly get these up, up and away.  Let’s put a pin in the idea of new years resolutions too because I want to come back to that.There was a recent research letter in JAMA that set off a few ideas downstream for me.  The letter was dubbed “Time of Day and the Decision to Prescribe Antibiotics.”  Now just reading that title, my reaction and that of most people I’ve talked to about this was “well of course antibiotic prescribing goes up as the day wears on.”To summarize a little bit, the study looked at outpatient encounters for a number of upper respiratory infections through coding review, some of which are cases where antibiotics are sometimes indicated (i.e. sinusitis, otitis, strep pharyngitis) and others where they are never indicated (i.e. acute bronchitis, non-strep pharyngitis) in patients with NO comorbidities or other indications to receive antibiotics.  There were a number of more subtle findings but the answer did end up looking like yes, the amount of antibiotics prescribed, whether for conditions indicated or not, did increase as both the morning and afternoon clinic shifts wore on.  This sounds like an expected result, but why?  The study talked about the idea of decision fatigue, meaning the more decisions you have to make, the more you start looking for the easiest solutions.  Think about when you get a survey to fill out - do you spend as much time and thoughtfulness on the first answer as you do the tenth?  For most of us, no, we don’t.  And the translation for this is the otherwise healthy, mildly sick patient coming in asking for a z-pack for their cold.  If it’s 9am and you just finished your coffee, you have a lot more energy in you to talk with them about the lack of efficacy and risk of side effects than you do when it’s 5:30, you’re worrying about traffic on the ride home, you have some loose ends to follow up on from the rest of the day, and you’re just physically and mentally tired.  And those are the people more likely to get inappropriate antibiotics.  This letter pointed to an idea from The Psychology Bulletin comparing the mind’s self-regulation and self-control to a muscle - the more you use it, the more fatigued it gets.  This idea that you have a set amount of self-control to use throughout the day is certainly something to think about.  When you’re running a marathon, you make sure to take in some water at set intervals and sometimes slow down and walk so you can make it to the finish line.  But most of us don’t necessarily get to have those breaks when we need them - usually that’s the busiest part of our day.  And I don’t think this is necessarily something limited to the outpatient world.  Admissions also seem to go up as the day wears on in most places along with more decisions to make about workup and treatment (addendum: I was just guessing at this at first but it was hard to find data to back this - a VA study showed about 51% of patients visiting between 5 pm and 1 am were admitted, but also said this was contrary to national findings. The only real data I could find from the CDC (see below) showed an uptick in the afternoons but pretty steady admissions from about 10 am to 10 pm).  At the end of a shift, are you more likely to order a CT scan than at the start of the day?  What about admitting someone who could potentially be sent home?  What about dealing with calls from the wards?  Looping back around to New Years resolutions, is this the same reason why most people fall off their wagon as the days and months drag on?  Do we just get tired of making the decisions we know we should?  This might be a reason why things like meal planning for weight loss are always recommended - it focuses most of the decision making at the beginning of the week so that when you get to Thursday night, you know you’re having brown rice and salmon with broccoli and not a Double-Double with fries from In-N-Out on the drive home.So how is all this helpful in our daily practice?  With all the focus on mindfulness - mindful meditation, mindful eating, etc. - I think it’s a reminder of an area to focus on for mindful practice with the idea of going into your day knowing you’re going to be tired and trying to factor in a mental break towards the end of your shift, be it something like an actual snack break or a short meditative session (for fun tips about how to do this, check out the earlier podcast in the series, “Just Breathe”).  And maybe a way to help us stick to our new years resolutions as well and help our patients with theirs too.As always, I’d love to hear your feedback on this, so if you have any burning questions or comments,  you can post them on the blog at canocecp.blogspot.com, our podcast page on itunes, our facebook page or email them to canocecp@gmail.com.  And if you have time, be sure to head on over and check out our brand new official page for the Northern California Chapter of the ACP Council of Early Career Physicians so you can find out more about the events going on in the chapter.  Stay safe and have a happy 2015!

This is Scott Selinger and welcome to another edge-of-your-seat-amazing talking blogpost - ABC’s for ECP’s, the podcast on behalf of the Northern California’s chapter of the American College of Physicians Council of Early Career Physicians.  Today I’d like to talk a little bit about this new world of patient satisfaction scores.I really like my new car.  I got it a few months ago and it’s been working great.  But then a few weeks ago I folded the back seat down and now it won’t come back up.  So like most men, I hit it a few times and then decided to take it to the dealership.  It was a pretty easy, seamless process of getting in and out but there were a few snags.  For instance, they told me I needed a new part and they’d call when they got it in - but that didn’t happen and when I called 2 weeks later I found out that the part I needed had been there for 10 days.  And then there was the little issue of the fact that when I got the car home, the seat was still broken.  I brought it back, saw a different service advisor, who apologized profusely, and they got it fixed the same day.  The kicker was, every time I was there, I was reminded before I left that “by the way you might be getting a survey …” at which point I cut them off and just gave them a thumbs up and said “all 5’s guys!” because I really wasn’t interested in hearing the spiel – the surveys they send out are based on top box scoring, so if they get anything except a 5 out of 5, they get dinged, even if they had nothing to do with the dissatisfying issue.This is getting to my main point about patient satisfaction surveys and its effect on us as physicians.  This is something I slowly started hearing more about towards the end of residency, but at the time the satisfaction scores at the resident clinic were abysmal and we felt sort of resigned to that because a lot of the dissatisfying factors were systems issues beyond our control.  That’s if you can imagine patients being dissatisfied by frequently seeing random doctors, long wait times, bedside manners that were still under construction, and frequently being told that they didn’t need antibiotics for their cold or opioid pain medications for their headache. But now that I’m out practicing, I’m realizing how huge an issue this is.  I’m still trying to figure out when someone needs steroids and when they need antibiotics or the best way to convince them they need to quit smoking or lose weight and honestly, sometimes this weighs on my mind especially when I have someone demanding something I know is unreasonable.  With all the money that is tied to patient satisfaction scores between Medicare reimbursements based on it as well as organizations and practitioners trying to maintain patient loyalty and the insurance money that comes along with it, it’s no wonder it frequently feels like our profession is starting to more resemble that of the service industry, but saddled with the complexities of human health.  To tie back to the car problem I had, a colleague of a colleague now routinely, in her follow up emails to her patients, has a little tagline at the bottom talking about what they should do if they get a survey!  Patient satisfaction scores are now commonly being tied to physician pay and advancement or retention at their current job, the theory being to incentivize us to make that extra effort to make sure our patients are satisfied by their medical care.And in theory this sounds great because why shouldn’t patients have an exceptional experience every time?  Why should they expect any different of us than they do of their mechanics (and I don’t mean to pick on mechanics - I’m just still a little miffed at mine).  Well, there may be a few reasons, just because our profession is a little different than many others in the service industry.A study[1] just published a few weeks ago in the Journal of Patient Preferences and Adherence (which I, like I’m assuming many of you, didn’t realize existed until today) surveyed about 4000 doctors in a state medical society about exactly this which came back with 155 responses.  Granted, that’s a small number, but there are some disturbing statistics from it.  First, 78% of respondents said that these patient satisfaction surveys affected their job satisfaction moderately to severely, with 28% of people saying they had thought about leaving the medical profession because of them.  Second, just over half of respondents said that they had inappropriately prescribed an antibiotic or narcotic or ordered an unnecessary lab test because of the patient satisfaction surveys.Finally, while there were 6 neutral or positive comments given on patient satisfaction rankings, there were 47 negative comments and I do appreciate the fact that they published them.  They are actually divided up into 5 themes including the two I just mentioned as well as:- that they’re a poor way to evaluate the quality of medical care,- that there’s too much weight on them and not enough administrative effort to improve medical outcomes- that they’re perceived as a conflict of interest        So that’s one side of the coin, and it is a very striking viewpoint from the healthcare providers, but that study of course needs to be taken with a grain of salt as it is a small number and certainly could select out for the most dissatisfied people to respond.        But what about from the patient side?  Is there validity to these viewpoints?  Well there was another larger study about two years ago[2] published in JAMA that looked at patient satisfaction surveys from 52,000 respondents over 7 years.  While high patient satisfaction was associated with less frequent ER visits, it was also associated with greater inpatient use, higher overall healthcare and prescription drug expenditures, and increased mortality.  There was commentary both ways when this article came out and to date as best I could see, there hasn’t been another large study published regarding this, but if you could tie it to the study looking at the physicians perspectives on these surveys, it’s not hard to believe this data might be real.        So what are we supposed to do with all this information?  There’s been so much change in what the role of a physician is supposed to be.  We’ve gone from a paternalistic approach more to one of shared decision making.  But is the heavy weight of patient satisfaction surveys unbalancing the power of shared decision making?  And aren’t we now being asked to be more paternalistic to society by reducing health care expenses, antibiotic and opioid prescriptions, and be more dogged about preventative cancer screenings and weight loss?        I think the missing part of the equation is time and communication and we definitely do need to be able to clearly communicate our thoughts with patients.  So far, I’ve seen great feedback from people when I’ve actually stopped and instead of auto-refilling medications I don’t think are appropriate or ordering easy labs I know aren’t indicated, I explain to them why doing so would give me that gnawing pit in my stomach that knows when I do something wrong.  We’re all so rushed these days, I think this gets lost and I’ve certainly been guilty of it on occasion, but this has to be a point where we hold the line.  This is why most of us went into medicine in the first place - to help people and to be educators, not to be vending machines.          I haven’t gotten a call for a survey for the car dealership yet.  I’m conflicted though and I actually feel differently now than when I started writing this.  If I give my honest opinion, which was my emotional urge and first reaction, it’s going to bring down someone’s score, it might get him disciplined or he might take a salary cut - it could contribute to his getting fired.  And the errors made were system errors too - probably nothing to do with the guy I dealt with.  Giving anything but 5’s would just seem spiteful.  I guess I’ll wait and see …I know I covered a lot of ground here and I’m hoping you have a few opinions to share (and at this point I feel like I know who all of “you” are as I haven’t seen too many downloads yet) so as always, we’d love to hear your feedback on this, so if you have any burning questions or comments,  you can post them on the blog at canocecp.blogspot.com, our podcast page on itunes, our facebook page or email them to canocecp@gmail.com.  And if you have time, be sure to head on over to our facebook page for the Northern California Chapter of the ACP Council of Early Career Physicians so you can find out more about the events going on in the chapter. [1] Patient Prefer Adherence. 2014 Apr 3;8:437-46. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S59077. eCollection 2014.Impact of patient satisfaction ratings on physicians and clinical care.Zgierska A1, Rabago D1, Miller MM2.[2] Arch Intern Med. 2012 Mar 12;172(5):405-11. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2011.1662. Epub 2012 Feb 13.The cost of satisfaction: a national study of patient satisfaction, health care utilization, expenditures, and mortality.Fenton JJ1, Jerant AF, Bertakis KD, Franks P.

This is Scott Selinger and welcome to another scintillating episode (webisode? pod? I’m not totally sure what to call these serial casts) any way, it’s another ABC’s for ECP’s, the podcast on behalf of the Northern California’s chapter of the American College of Physicians Council of Early Career Physicians.  As I’ve got a wedding to head to in beautiful scenic St. Louis this weekend flanked by a trip to the national ACP meeting in Orlando next week, I’ll make this a  brief one.  We’ve all heard about mindfulness and mindful meditation, and it sounds great in theory, but how do we bring it into our daily practice?  Is there actually a way in our hectic shift schedules to find time for a calming experience?  I think so, and I’ve been starting to do it.Deep breathing exercises are a great relaxation technique.  The NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has noted research supporting the power of relaxation techniques on improving control of numerous medical and psychiatric conditions, or to put it a way we more commonly hear it, “Side effects of relaxation techniques may include improved control of anxiety, depression, asthma, fibromyalgia, headaches, chronic pain, angina, hypertension, insomnia, IBS, nausea, TMJ syndrome, tinnitus, and overactive bladder.”  Sounds pretty good right?  If only we had a time when we could incorporate it into our daily practice …But fear not!  There is a way!  The next time you’re getting ready to perform an auscultation as part of your respiratory exam, give this a try: put your hand on your patient’s shoulder, your stethoscope on their chest, ask them to take some deep slow breaths through their mouths, and then breathe along with them.  This can help you out in a few ways:1)  Firstly, if you’re breathing along with them, you’ll be able to make sure they aren’t hyperventilating to the point they might pass out by the end of the exam (as I’ve seen a few overeager patients do)2)  Second, as mentioned above, for the patient with any of the conditions mentioned above, the act of deep breathing may help put them more at ease in their interaction with you.  They may feel less anxious, their pain may be a little diminished, their blood pressure may go down a little bit and if they do get any of these benefits, you will have just illustrated a safe, effective, free, non-pharmacologic treatment that they can take home with them3) Finally, looking at your own wellness and all the stress and external stimuli we’re bombarded with in our daily practice, it can help give YOU a moment of calmness and clarity, probably making you spend a few extra seconds on auscultation, and let you both come out on the other side of the exam feeling a little more at ease and connected as you get ready to discuss the assessment and plan.Personally I can say that I’ve been trying this for the last few months and in the midst of seeing 11 or 12 patients every 4 hours, it has been a little oasis of respite so I definitely encourage you to give it a shot with your next patient.            Additionally, I want to give another little plug for mini meditation sessions to make your day easier.  Search for “how to meditate in a minute” and you’ll find a nice, short, animated cartoon that will talk about the benefits of meditation and show you how quickly you can see them if you can find just a minute in your busy day.  It’s a cartoon and it’s about 5 minutes long and I think it’s something that can be beneficial for us and our patients in a ton of different situations.            As always, we’d love to hear your feedback on this, so if you have any burning questions or comments, you can post them on our facebook page or email them to canocecp@gmail.com.  And if you have time, be sure to head on over to our facebook page for the Northern California Chapter of the ACP Council of Early Career Physicians so you can find out more about the events going on in the chapter.

This is Scott Selinger and welcome to the first podcast on behalf of the Northern California’s chapter of the American College of Physicians Council of Early Career Physicians.  Given that this is our inaugural podcast, I thought it’d be a good time to talk about introductions - how you enter into that first meeting with a new patient and how you handle the name game.Before I’ve done pretty much anything new in life, be it starting 6th grade, a new job, interviews, whatever - I’ve gotten a call from my dad where he just says: “remember first impressions.”  While this started out as rhetoric I would roll my eyes at, it’s become very important in my role as a physician, as I’m sure it has for every doctor out there.  That moment where you meet a patient for the first time is paramount in establishing trust and setting the tone of the rest of your relationship with them.One thing that I’ve found is more important now, especially given how busy we all are in cold and flu season, is taking a moment to ready yourself before meeting that new patient.  We have so many other things are mind is on during the day - returning that page or email or message, following up on a lab, getting out on time - that it’s easy to let that ruin your first impression, your tone of voice, and your body language.  It’s crucial that your new patient knows that the only thing you’re thinking about while you’re talking to them is them.  Of course that can’t always be the case, but more and more I’ve found how helpful it can be before opening that door or pulling back that curtain, to stop, take a deep breath, put on a little smile, and focus on forging a great new doctor-patient relationship.But then how do we introduce ourselves?  It’s probably a lot easier in the outpatient setting because by the time someone arrives in your office, they usually know who you are (and in many cases may have read a little blurb about you as well).  In the hospital, it’s a much more difficult setting - the new patient may not know why they are there (or even who they are), they may have already seen numerous other doctors and healthcare workers and have lost track of names, and they usually don’t know what every doctors’ role is (and why should they?).  In both settings, it’s important that you clarify what your role is in their care.  It could be “I’ll be handling your day to day medical care and coordinating with our specialists, if needed” or “I’m here to talk with you a little about what’s been going on and start you on the path to getting better and then one of my colleagues will meet with you in the morning to check in and help guide your care from there” or “I’m here to be your go-to person for any aches, pains, rashes, coughs and colds that pop up and keep you as healthy as I can.”  This is important and often overlooked as the last thing you want is to be finishing up your encounter and hear something like “so when is my doctor getting here?”Now what’s in a name?  How do you introduce yourself to your patients?  Some people introduce themself as Dr. Smith, others as Dr. Adrian Smith, and still others just say Adrian Smith and then clarify their status as a doctor and their role.  I’ve found that people are pretty divided on this and a lot of it seems to come from where they trained as the east coast (and even the south coast where I trained) has a much more formal atmosphere in general than here on the west coast and I think that plays into what style of introduction you use.  What I was taught, and I think most people had this same training, is that your patient should be addressed as Mr. or Ms. and you introduce yourself as doctor so-and-so.  I can’t count how many training videos for patient interactions I’ve seen that start this exact way.  But is this ideal in today’s world or is this part of the outdated paternalistic model of the patient-physician relationship?  Trying to find hard data out there in favor of this approach is difficult, but there are a lot of opinion pieces and blog posts talking about how being addressed as “Doctor” and keeping the relationship more formal helps preserve the sacred contract we have with our patients.  The point is that as much as we in medicine are being pushed towards a standard consumer business model, we’re not Steve from the cell phone store - we need to present ourselves as a steady shoulder for our patients to lean on when they’re hurt or afraid or angry or scared.On the other side, a quick look through pubmed actually showed some evidence that patients prefer a more informal introduction.  A study done on about 250 patients in a military family practice setting last year showed that patients preferred to be greeted by their first name and for the doctors to introduce themselves by their last names.  A study a few years ago in a vascular surgery clinic showed similar results.  There was also an interesting study from the Archives of Internal Medicine back in 2007 where they asked about 450 patients their preferences and then video taped the actual encounters.  Just over 50% of patients wanted to be addressed by their first names only, and almost another 25% wanted to hear their first and last names.  Interestingly, on video about ⅓ of physicians called patients by their last names and over half didn’t call their patient by any name at all and boy in those cases you really just have to hope you’re talking to the right person or that could get awkward pretty quickly.  Finally, the survey showed that just over half of all the patients wanted to hear their doctors first and last name, about ⅓ only needed their last name, and the videos showed that in this case, you can always get what you want as those percentages matched up pretty nicely.As with most things in medicine though, there is no class 1A evidence here, there is no right answer, there is only the art of medicine.  There are broad guidelines with caveats that you should refer to your local susceptibilities and specialists to tailor things to your individual populations and really this does come down to the personalized, individual-focused medicine we’ve heard so much about in the news lately.  I personally walk into the room, call the patient by their full names (which helps to make sure I’m in the right room), tell them my full name and then sit down and start chatting because that’s what I’m comfortable with and what works with my patients.  I don’t care if they call me doctor since generally the vast majority of my patients are older than me and I feel a little awkward asking my elders to show me a sign of respect (which by and large they do anyway because that’s just how they were brought up).  Oddly, for the first time in my life I have a lot of people referring to me by my middle name, which sometimes appears to be my first name due to the layout on my webpage.  That I’m not ok with because while Scott Selinger is a dedicated physician, dog enthusiast, and Dallas Cowboys fan, I haven’t quite figured out who Jeff Selinger is, if not my evil alter-ego. But what do y’all do in your day to day practice?  Have you found this to be something you still haven’t figure out or did you long ago get into your introduction groove to the point where it’s now just automatic?  As always, we’d love to hear your feedback on this, so if you have any burning questions or comments, you can post them on our facebook page or email them to canocecp@gmail.com.  And if you have time, be sure to head on over to our facebook page for the Northern California Chapter of the ACP Council of Early Career Physicians so you can find out more about the events going on in the chapter.REFERENCES http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24083924 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19577761  http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=412602

NSA/NC Meeting Report: Saturday March 2, 2013 The Saturday meeting of the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association featured two savvy businesswomen who shared ways professional speakers and information entrepreneurs can book more business and own their niche markets. Stephanie Chandler is a Silicon Valley refugee who left a stressful job on the Peninsula for the life of a successful information entrepreneur. Lois Creamer knows the speaking business. She has worked with the superstars of speaking as both a cheerleader and strategist. She is endorsed by none other than Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE. Stephanie Chandler: Living the good life after corporate America Stephanie was inspired by the film Sleepless in Seattle to move to Sacramento, open a bookstore and write novels. Neither worked out for her. She quickly moved on to Plan B, launching herself as a speaker and non-fiction author on the urging of superstar literary agent Mike Larsen. She launched BusinessInfoGuide.com, her first website, in 2004. Now, six books and a series of websites later, she is in demand as an author, speaker, Forbes blogger, and expert on content marketing, internet marketing, small business growth strategies, and publishing. 8 keys to owning your niche The importance of speakers owning a niche has been a core lesson taught in NSA/NC Speakers Academy classes for many years. Stephanie walks the walk when it comes to knowing how to do this in the digital age. Heck, she's even written a book on the topic. She shared eight simple strategies to increase website traffic and own a niche: Define your target audience. Decide who you want to reach and what challenges you can solve for them. Tap into the power of community. Figure out where your audience spends their time and engaged them there. Optimize your website. Incorporate keywords and phrases that your audience would use to find you. Update your site frequently, generate incoming links, and continually add new content. Implement a blog. This will help build your audience, increase website traffic, generate new clients, create consulting opportunities, and attract media interviews and speaking engagements. It's also the heart of your social media strategy. Stephanie recommends updating it at least twice a week. Develop a content marketing strategy. Create ebooks, white papers, and special reports that you give away. Distribute articles to websites to reach your target audience or write articles for print publications. Expand with video and podcasts. Even speakers who hate writing can record their presentations to communicate their message. Embrace social media. There are great reasons why executives are signing on with social media. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest each have their own unique advantages. You can automate much of the distribution of the content between these different sites. Commit a little time each day. just as you need to spend time weeding and planting seeds to enjoy a luxuriant garden, so you need to set aside time each day to develop content, engage in social media, and cultivate community. Stephanie advises that a little effort goes a long way in expanding your brand. More details are available in her slides: Lois Creamer: Business Strategies for Professional Speakers Lois's advice starts with the way we say hello. As professional communicators, the worst way to introduce ourselves is by NAME and TOPIC. We need to learn to introduce ourselves in a compelling and interesting way. Much better is an introduction by CONCEPT and OUTCOME. This captures your unique differentiation. She calls this a positioning statement and uses these words whenever she meets someone: "I work with professional speakers who want to book more business, make more money and avoid costly mistakes." This is far more effective than using an elevator speech, which is typically too long and boring. An effective positioning statement should go on you...

Kathy Hart is President of ClearVision Consulting, Inc., a global company that specializes in accelerating organizational excellence and improving human performance. Kathy is a highly sought after consultant, speaker and coach. Kathy has worked in corporate environments for more than 28 years. She brings to ClearVision broad leadership experience in the non-profit, banking, manufacturing, insurance, and utility industries. In these leadership roles she successfully promoted and advanced business and industry emergency preparedness, employee safety and health, and implemented enterprise-wide change efforts. In 2012, she was honored by American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Women in Safety Engineering (WISE) Common Interest Group for her twenty years of making a difference in the safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) field as part of the WISE ‘100 Women, Making a Difference in Safety’ project. While Kathy continues to support the field of safety and health by educating and mentoring those in the profession, she now uses her extensive knowledge of individual and organizational change in the field of organization development and effectiveness. In 2005, Kathy founded ClearVision Consulting with the express purpose of promoting the potential of people within business environments. Her work focuses on the alignment of people, processes, and structures to accelerate organizational excellence and improve human performance. Kathy’s clients know her as a collaborative partner and coach who brings positive energy and innovative ideas to each relationship. When tackling challenges, clients rely on her grace and courage to co-create with them innovative and sustainable solutions. She began honing these skills of “grace under fire” when she became the first woman to integrate an all-male water polo team in high school. Kathy has been recognized by numerous organizations for her leadership and dedication, and is currently a member of the Organization Development Network (ODN), National Speakers Association (NSA), and the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC). She is a former Board Member of the Bay Area Organization Development Network (BAodn), Admissions Chair for American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), and Chair for the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Crime Prevention and Safety Committee. The later she remembers fondly, as it led to her first formal invitation to a Mayoral Inaugural Ball. Kathy’s highly interactive speaking engagements include topics on organizational change, leadership and team development. She is an adjunct professor, and has taught and presented at Lao American College, Laos, and the National Hispanic University, San Jose. Kathy holds an Ed.D. in Organization and Leadership from the University of San Francisco, a M.S. in Occupational Safety & Health from the University of Southern California, and a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University-Sacramento. She can reached via her website. Pro-Track Profile Kathy was the first member of the 2012 Pro-Track class of the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association (now re-branded as the Speakers Academy) to achieve full professional membership in NSA. To more hear about her consulting business click on the podcast icon below.

This article marks the start of a new series in Professionally Speaking. For the past three years I've published a monthly Pro-Track Profile interview featuring members of the Pro-Track class of the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association. I've decided to start a similar series featuring freelance creatives who make their living as communications consultants, writers, editors, and more. This Freelance Focus series kicks off with an interview with the founder of the Agency which has provided me with the majority of my own freelance work for the past three years. René Shimada Siegel is a reluctant entrepreneur who founded High Tech Connect in 1997 at the persistent request of her Silicon Valley colleagues. They were frustrated by the challenge of finding qualified marketing consultants with no time to train them on a specific product or technology. So René leveraged her PR and marcom management experience—as well as a jam-packed Rolodex, caffeine-fueled lifestyle and talented friends—to create a specialized marketing services agency called High Tech Connect. Over the past 15 years, more than 500 clients have called on the High Tech Connect team for critical projects or to fill in for maternity and medical leaves. With a carefully selected nationwide network of more than 1000 freelance consultant specialists, they provide on-demand, project-based expertise in areas such as Copywriting and Editing, Corporate Communications, Event & Trade Show Management, Executive Speechwriting, Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. René has grown High Tech Connect to a leading provider of expert marketing and communications, and one of the largest women-owned businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area. She’s extremely proud of the team she’s built: like-minded professionals who are equally passionate about helping clients and inspiring consultants. René is a regular contributor to Inc.com, dispensing advice and perspective for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Her innovative business model and inspiration for home-based consultants has also been documented in several books and publications like Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek Japan and Daniel Pink’s Free Agent Nation. Freelance consultants High Tech Connect employ carefully selected experts to work on complex projects for more than 500 clients, including Cisco Systems, IBM, NetApp, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, Brocade, Intuit, CA Technologies, McAfee, Xilinx, VeriSign, Seagate, Silicon Valley Leadership Group and more. The freelance consultants placed through High Tech Connect average 10-20 years of professional marketing or communications experience. Consultants are paid either on a 1099 or W-2 basis, depending on the client company’s requirements. Freelance Focus I've worked as a consultant through High Tech Connect for the past three years. I visited René in her Pleasanton, California office and asked her share her insights into the world of freelance consulting, what companies are looking for today, and what issues do employees who are considering switching to freelance work need to consider. To hear what she told me, click on the podcast icon below.

Manuela Pauer, CPCC is a Certified Professional Coach and workshop leader. She is an authority in personal leadership and self empowerment. She works with clients who are stuck doing what they think they “should” be doing, rather than what they want to be doing. Her specialty is helping people fall in love with themselves so they can fall in love with their life. Her work experience spans Strategy Consulting at Bain & Company, Product Management and Strategic Development at a successful start-up, and Executive Director of Product Management and Strategic Planning at AOL. Manuela left the corporate world behind 4 years ago, when it became clear that she was feeling deeply unhappy despite her career success. She decided to give up the career she had worked so hard for to get back in touch with who she was and to find a vocation she loves. She realized that looking successful on the outside means nothing without feeling successful on the inside. And in order to feel successful on the inside, she had to fully accept and fall in love with herself first. Today, she is sharing the process she went through with other professionals who feel unfulfilled or stuck in their lives or careers and helps them rediscover their passion and purpose. Manuela completed her coach and leadership training at the Coaches Training Institute and her relationship systems training at the Center for Right Relationships. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley. Public Speaking Manuela's audiences walk away with new insights and practices that they can implement right away to increase their confidence, improve their relationships, and re-power their lives and careers. Her most popular presentations include: Transform Your Inner Critic into Your Inner Champion The Five Fallacies of Success that Keep Us Overworked, Overwhelmed, and Unhappy Authentic Leadership: Making an Impact While Being True to Who You Are You can register here for her upcoming workshops. Pro-Track Profile Manuela is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association Pro-Track class of 2011. I interviewed Manuela during a recent Pro-Track class and reviewed her reasons for enrolling in the program and why she recommends it to others. She also shares her insights into her role as a life coach and a simple but powerful tip to help people improve their self-esteem. To hear what she told me, click on the podcast icon below.

Paul Larsen is an engaging and inspiring business consultant with over 20 years of experience within the business world. He has a proven track record of success in advancing strategic thought, streamlining operations, driving profits, and maximizing organizational growth and development within Fortune 100, start-up, high-tech, and non-profit environments. Paul realizes that many organizations today are overrun with the “tourist” mentality: “Let someone else figure it out and then tell me what to do.” Paul asks: On life's journey…are you a Tourist or a Traveler? Do you drive your tour bus or let someone else do the driving? Do you set your own itinerary or let someone else schedule your life? Paul relishes all opportunities to transform leaders and teams from being “tourists” in their own companies into being “true travelers” and thus, take initiative and ownership for their results. The outcome is the creation of a well-connected, agile and motivating workplace of amazing results. Paul is a frequent conference and workshop speaker on leadership and development at such organizations as the Southern Oncology Association of Practices (SOAP), American Society of Training & Development (ASTD), and the Northern California Human Resource Association (NCHRA). His organizational development work has been featured in the latest book, Consulting on the Inside by Bev Scott and B. Kim Barnes. And his latest article, “Your Front Office: Create Fantastic First Impressions that Last!” was recently featured in the journal of the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM). Paul has a B.A. in History from the University of the Pacific and a M.A. in Human Resources Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco. He is a current member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), NCHRA, ASTD and the Bay Area Organization Development Network (BAODN). In his spare time, he can be found somewhere in the world helping communities as a member of a project team with Global Volunteers.org. Pro-Track Profile Paul is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association Pro-Track class of 2011. I interviewed Paul during a recent Pro-Track class and reviewed his reasons for enrolling in the program and the value he gets from the "learning community" of fellow speakers. He also shares his insights into his role as a coach and consultant. To hear what he told me, click on the podcast icon below.

Madelyn Mackie is a Professional Development and Career Advancement expert. Having successfully navigated careers in biochemistry research, Tony Award winning theaters and major nonprofit agencies, she brings experience, motivation and step-by-step action plans that will Activate Your Career Dreams! Ask any 5-year-old what they want to be when they grow up and they might answer, “a firefighter,” “an astronaut” or even “President of the United States.” Madelyn Mackie dreamed of being a Superhero and using her talents, strengths and unique gifts to change the world. Madelyn believes that the road to career success and happiness starts with having and living BIG dreams. In college while researching articles for tenured chemistry professors, she dreamed of finding the cure for cancer and other lifesaving scientific discoveries. While working in small community theaters, she dreamed of being a part of with Tony Award winning productions. And up until a few years ago, she dreamed of a job that would allow her to leap tall buildings in a single bound and save the world! All those big dreams have come true. Career coaching Madelyn believes that life is too short to be unhappy, work at a job you hate and not make a difference. She brings experience, motivation and step-by-step action plans that will motivate everyone to activate their career dreams. Madelyn’s newest workshop, Activate Your Resume! helps individuals refresh outdated resumes, highlight their strengths and showcase their experience for their next dream job. Participants will walk out with a professional, current, stylish resume that will get results! In today’s competitive job market, Human Resource Managers want more than just a professional, confident, smart candidate with a charming personality. Madelyn’s Activate Your Interview! workshop promises give you the confidence you need to land the job. Find out the best way to research a company before you walk in the door. Learn how to answer the top 10 interview questions and the dreaded “uh oh” question. Discover the one thing you should bring to every job interview that will help you stand out from the pack. For more information on Madelyn’s speaking presentation and workshops visit ActivateYourCareerDreams.com Pro-track Profile Madelyn is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association Pro-Track class of 2011. As part of the class, she has created an intriguing demo video. I interviewed Madelyn during a recent Pro-Track class and reviewed her reasons for enrolling in the program and the value she gets from the classes. She shared her insights into job searching, the value of LinkedIn and a key tip to customize a resume. To hear what she told me, click on the podcast icon below.

Janet Chahrour (Sha-roor) is a life-change artist with a passion for matters of relationship. Her most popular presentations are The 7 Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Romantic Relationship and The Yoga of Relationship. Her website thrivingtogether.net offers a menu of her best articles and favorite books as well as a free report called The Essentials of Great Relationships…Especially for Nice People. Janet believes that quality of life depends on two relationships: the one with yourself, and, if you have a mate, the one with your mate. They are home. When home is a refuge, life is good, and creative energy flows. When home is stressed, in pain, or suffering from judgment, everything else becomes difficult and tremendous amounts of energy are wasted. Janet says: I see relationship as a living being. When one looks at it that way it’s much easier to step back, see what its needs are, and deliver. There’s no need to judge who’s to blame. When each person in a relationship takes 100% responsibility for its health, the resulting vibrancy and resilience is amazing. Janet’s speaking career began as a science teacher and MsWiz personality doing science presentations at conferences of the National Science Teachers Association. In that life she wrote two popular science books including Flash! Bang! Pop! Fizz! Exciting Science for Curious Minds. She left her teaching job for an assignment in Singapore and, upon return, noticed that she was drawn more to people interactions than to science content. The appeal and power of experiential learning, however, runs to her core. Janet holds coaching certifications from the Coaches Training Institute, the Center for Right Relationship, and the Hendricks Institute. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher. Involvement of the body in coaching is one of her hallmarks. “Sitting and talking closes off creativity while moving and full breathing opens it up.” Janet’s workshops are filled with discovery exercises, no matter if the participants are couples in her Relationship Fitness for Couples workshop or individuals looking at all their relationships in Great Relationships for Life. For information on Janet’s speaking, coaching, and workshops visit thrivingtogether.net Pro-Track Profile Janet is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association Pro-Track class of 2011. To hear what she told me about her relationship coaching, public speaking and her impressions about Pro-Track click on the podcast icon below.

Joel F. Wade, Ph.D. is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Life and Executive Coach, writer, and speaker. He is the author of Mastering Happiness: Ten Principles for Living a More Fulfilling Life; a book that makes the burgeoning research from the field of Positive Psychology accessible and useful for anybody with a desire to live a happier, more resilient life. He has played competitive water polo for many years, playing at UC Santa Barbara on their 1979 NCAA championship team, captaining their league champion team of 1981, and as a member of the US National team. Now in his fifties, he continues competing at the Master’s level. From these experiences and through his work, he knows what it means to be passionate and devoted to a course of action, what it takes to see it through to success, and what resilience and gratification – and great fun - can be borne of such dedication. Having personally traveled to over 60 countries covering six continents, he has seen and experienced the tremendous variety of lifestyles and cultures; but also the great common ground of human existence. The specifics are as varied as the barrenness of the Kalahari Desert to the richness of the Amazon jungle; but a good life centers on common themes that are intrinsic to human nature: love, friendship, resilience, faith, absorption in one’s activities, mastering one’s impulses, and finding and building a sense of meaning and purpose in life. In his work with businesses, what Joel offers is not some idealistic system for creating a perfect business culture; but practical, real life coaching, teaching, and problem solving for bringing out the best that you and your people have to offer your hard earned creation: your business. In his presentations, he teaches a vast array of effective and tested tools and skills that you can use right now to improve your happiness and effectiveness in your life. If you want to learn how you can live a happier, more satisfying life, not as some sort of idealistic or theoretical fantasy, but taking your actual life, as it is, with all of the hardships and problems as well as the strengths and blessings, then you’ll want to have Dr. Wade come and speak to your group. Pro-Track Profile This month, Dr. Wade completed the 2010 Pro-Track class offered by the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association. I asked him about his practice and his plans to put the lessons he has learned in Pro-Track into practice. To hear what he told me, click on the podcast icon below.

Melinda is an enthusiastic, effervescent motivational speaker, coach and management counselor with over three decades of experience in the dental industry. She is a past board member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants and a DiSC certified trainer. Since 1986, she has been assisting Dental Professionals and coaching winning teams. As a specialist in communications and operations, she has trained, coached, and counseled numerous winning teams and worked with over 500 professionals in a variety of disciplines. Her expertise employs practical experience as well as innovative strategies to help dental practices deal successfully with today's industry challenges, specializing in professional development with an emphasis on productivity, efficiency, and personal growth. Her unique strength is the ability to enhance communications within dental teams and create a more productive, satisfying work environment. She accomplishes this through a personal, collaborative, upbeat approach when teaching dental teams how to implement essential systems. Doctors and staff report that they like having an approach that is tailored to their specific personalities and needs. Melinda is a member of the Pro-Track class of 2010 sponsored by the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association. I asked her how she got into the business of consulting to dentists and what advantages Pro-Track has brought to her business. To hear what she told me, click on the podcast icon below.

Harold Lustig is the Founder and CEO of the California Estate and Elder Planning Center and Managing Member of Lustig Financial Services LLC. After the distressing experience of hearing his father saying he had outlived his assets, Lustig began a life-long journey to assist seniors increase income and protect their assets, enjoy a higher quality of life and reduce their tax obligations, thus leaving more wealth for their spouses, children and grandchildren. With over 30 years of financial planning experience, his focus and passion is to help seniors and their families with retirement and estate planning as well as long term care planning. Lustig obtained a business degree in accounting and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Currently, he holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), the California Life and Health Insurance license as well as the Series 65 Investment Advisor's License. Lustig is the author of the first financial and estate planning book for lesbian and gay couples. The book, 4 Steps to Financial Security for Lesbian and Gay Couples was published by Random House. In the Spring of 2011, Lustig will launch his second book Naked in the Nursing Home: The Women’s Guide to Paying for Long Term HealthCare Without Going Broke. The mission of the California Estate and Elder Planning Center is to help seniors and their families protect their lifestyle through estate planning, long-term care planning and wealth transfer. Harold works closely with an Elder Law Attorney and his wife who is an Elder Care Advocate and RN. Pro-Track Profile Harold is another long-time member of the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association who has signed up for the Pro-Track training. To hear an update on his business and what he thinks of Pro-Track, click on the podcast icon below.

Matt Upton's employment career has taken him from selling cards and lawn care to flipping burgers, folding tacos, selling knives, air conditioners, home insulation, to overseeing housing developments, to leading a sales force in five western states for a food manufacturer, leading various for profit businesses as well as non-profit businesses. The common thread has always involved public speaking. As a professional speaker, writer, wisdom coach, and trainer Matt has conducted over 3000 presentations both throughout the United States as well internationally. His background in small groups and large group setting presentations has positioned him as an authority the area of business, personal and relationship growth. He brings to the audience participants his successes and failures with humor and professionalism allowing them to learn while enjoying their invested time. Matt works through the theme On the Move … FORWARD. This has enabled individuals as well as businesses both small and large advance forward to the next level of success. His work takes him across the United States and internationally. Pro-Track Profile Matt is enrolled in the 2010 Pro-Track class sponsored by the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association. He has experience speaking internationally in Bulgaria, to hear about his adventures there and his impressions of the Pro-Track program, click on the icon podcast below.

The Internet. It's the crossroads of virtually everything we do these days. Whether you're looking for a job, searching for directions, staying in touch with family or making a long-distance call––It's all happening on the screen in front of you. But what if access to a world of information, activities, ideas and opportunities was suddenly cut off?  It could happen.  Right now, telecommunications companies are pursuing a restrictive pay-for-play business model that many say will only further the digital divide, discriminating between those who have Internet access and those who do not. On this edition, excerpts from ‘Race, Immigration and the Fight for an Open Internet'… a panel discussion presented by the G.W. Williams Center for Independent Journalism and New American Media.  The topic? Net neutrality. What is it? Who will it impact most? And why should we care? The ‘Race, Immigration and the Fight for an Open Internet' panel discussion was sponsored by G.W. Williams Center for Independent Journalism, New America Media, Center for Media Justice, Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Featuring:Malkia Cyril, Center for Media Justice Executive Director & Founder; James Rucker, ColorOfChange.org Co-founder & Executive Director; Eloise Rose-Lee, Media Alliance Broadband Access Project Director; Eric Arnold, hip-hop journalist; Sandip Roy, New America Media editor and KALW radio host.   The post Making Contact – Race, Immigration, and the Fight for an Open Internet appeared first on KPFA.

David Mariant is an author, speaker, life coach, and founder of The Bipolar Coach and Surviving Bipolar. David reaches thousands by radio in over 30 countries worldwide. He is a sought after speaker who is recognized by mental health professionals and bipolar sufferers alike as a top expert on overcoming Bipolar Disorder. Having overcome his own struggle with bipolar, he fully understands, with great compassion, the struggles of others. David is available for motivational and informative speaking engagements, keynotes, workshops and bipolar life coaching for individuals with bipolar and their families. He is a member of the Santa Clara County Mental Health Board of California, working to insure quality mental health care for people who suffer with mental illnesses of all types. David's Story "Since first being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and after my own brush with death, I have become a passionate student of bipolar disorder. If you are interested in the truth about bipolar disorder and how to live with its hidden dangers, then I am your guy. I am a certified life coach for anyone, but specializing in coaching individuals with bipolar disorder. I equip bipolar sufferers and their families with awareness by teaching them mental and physical strategies that they will need in order to help them survive, overcome the illness, and thrive. Medicine alone is rarely enough. My Surviving Bipolar Disorder Made S.I.M.P.L.E. Seminar and Workshop, has changed many people’s lives, giving them a new and successful way to live with this challenging illness." Pro-Track Profile David is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association Pro-Track class of 2010. He shared with me the story of his life and work and how he came to find out about the Pro-Track opportunity - with the help of NSA/NC founding member Patricia Fripp. To hear what he told me, click on the podcast icon below.

Vickie Sullivan is internationally recognized as a top market strategist for experts. Specializing in branding for high-fee professional speaker markets, she has launched thousands of thought leaders since 1987. Vickie’s groundbreaking work has earned her an appointment on the Women’s Leadership Board for the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. In that capacity, she presented three times to the Harvard student body on personal branding and prominence. On Saturday she presented to a somewhat less august institution than Harvard. She rocked the house at the meeting of the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association. Her presentation, Brand It And They Will Come: Build a High-Fee Brand When You Are Not Famous, was short on fluff and long on street-wise detail to help the average $1,000 - $5,000 speaker in the audience stand out from the crowd. An era of practicality With meeting expenditure down, even as the number of meetings are trending higher, clients are doing more with less. Unlike the go-go days of the boom period, we are now living in an era of practicality. Executives are micromanaging meetings down to the level of choosing the theme and seating arrangements. They are sending interns to do first-round interviews with prospective speakers. Many speakers are not only competing with each other for gigs, they are competing with the authors, bloggers and social media mavens who will speak for free in order to pimp their books and consulting programs. So what's a novice speaker to do? First, lose the obsession with presentation skills. Being able to present well is table stakes. Next, realize meeting organizers divide the world into speakers who are nice to have and those they gotta have. In order to fall into the latter camp the information you offer has to overlap with the buyers perceived needs and beat out the other options being considered for the meeting agenda. You have to stand out from the crowd by uniquely branding yourself. Getting hired requires you create a vivid picture in the client's mind of what they will get when you speak at their event. Craft your brand in a way that appeals to the buyers emotions and creates an image of you in a category of one. Vicki goes into more detail on the importance of differentiation in this Special Report on her website: If branding is the promise you make to the market, then differentiation is the stage you use to deliver on your promise. The Three Keys to a High-Fee Brand One: A Successful Story Your compelling story is only useful to the extent it teaches others. Sports hero's have a problem on the speaking circuit if their motivational stories don't connect with the couch potatoes in the audience. We can connect with the audience by telling stories that break with the expected and bring opposites into play, compare unexpected things or roles or reveal a Eureka moment. Vickie's website has an article on writing Stories That Create The Emotional Drive To Buy. Two: A Point of View Build a point of view around hot issues. Focus on a Big Idea. Make the invisible visible. Tell people things they've not heard before. Three options that help build a unique point of view: Predict the Future - what can we expect that will impact the audience's world in unexpected ways? In my world, I'm seeing a growing backchannel of communication using PDA's and social media to converse about the speaker while they are still onstage. Sound the Alarm - what does the audience need to know that will save their skins? Again, in my own world, too much information is being crammed into presentations by subject matter experts. Someone else in the audience today shared how middle managers in Silicon Valley technology companies are addicted to the corporate crack of repeatedly launching projects to boost their career without realizing they are burning everyone out with their 7x24 demands. She realized she could develop a compelling point of view by sounding the alarm abo...

The afternoon session of Saturday's Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA/NC) meeting featured a conversation between Craig Harrison and journalist and author Jason Kersten. An author and journalist since 1998, Jason has written features for numerous national magazines, including Rolling Stone, Men’s Journal, and Maxim. His first book, Journal of the Dead: A Story of Friendship and Murder in the New Mexico Desert, was selected as a New York Times Notable Book of 2003. He has appeared as a guest and commentator on CNN, Fox News, TruTv, NPR, and numerous regional TV and radio shows. His works have been optioned for both film and television. A native Californian, Kersten was raised in Marin County and the Santa Ynez Valley. In 1996, he earned a masters of science from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. He lives in New York City. In his conversation with Craig, Jason shared a number of his interviewing tips and read from his latest book, The Art of Making Money: The Story of a Master Counterfeiter. The Smell of a Bank After the event ended I asked Jason to share his insider's perspective on the ways professional journalists approach an interview and why he would even think of asking a subject to describe "the smell of a bank." To hear what he told me, click on the podcast icon below.

NSA/NC September Meeting September marks the start a new year of meetings for the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA/NC). It kicked off with a "Wealthy Speaker Seminar" conducted by Jane Atkinson, who promised to share a "Proven Formula for Catapulting You To The Top 3%" of the speaking business. Jane reported that top speakers earn over $1 million annually. Jane has been helping speakers grow their businesses for more than 18 years. As an agent for speakers, she has represented speaking super stars Vince Poscente, Joe Calloway and Peter Legge as well as best-selling authors and celebrities. A former vice president of International Speakers Bureau, Jane has seen the industry from many angles. The Wealthy Speaker Jane’s new book, The Wealthy Speaker: The Proven Formula for Building Your Successful Speaking Business details many of the tools she shared in the morning seminar. These include: Ready, Aim, Fire: first, get crystal-clear about what your expertise is; then roll out marketing materials that enable customers to find you; finally deliver your expertise to audiences from the podium. Focus on your speech: "No fancy brochure or website can overcome a mediocre speech." Tips for creating a powerful speech include: Use humor - once the endorphins kick in, the audience is more receptive to your message. Be real, open and authentic. Be congruent with your message, both on and off the platform. Deliver a focused message with one main idea and three points. Tell great stories - especially ones that are about the audience, not you. Outline your speech: Pick one theme and a through-line. Would the message of the speech look good printed on a T-shirt? Does it have three main points and a hook to hang it on? Ask, "Who do I need to become to take my speech to new heights?" It's all about positioning: become an expert first, a speaker second. "Clients no longer want to hire speakers. They want to hire smart people who happen to speak." Expertise - Topics - Revenue Jane recommends that we each become an expert in one area we are are passionate about. This is the "lane" we travel in. Don't get stuck doing things we are merely good at. Find an area of expertise people will pay for. Choose this one area and develop a number of topics around it. Ask "What do I need to become, to be the expert?" It might be focusing on a topic. It might be standing tall and stepping fully into the knowledge you already have. In my case, my expertise is helping executives communicate effectively. The topics I've developed center on my services as a speechwriter. These services include writing one-time speeches for CEOs as well as company overview or Vision Pitch presentations delivered multiple times in the Executive Briefing Centers of major Silicon Valley companies. More recently, I've added topics involving Social Media and re-purposing a speech with podcasting. This allows asychronous communication of the speech outside the room in which it is delivered. Jane suggests that we build revenue streams which flow from each of our topics. In my case, I have my consulting fees and more recently the recorded webinars, workbooks and clinics ranging in price from $39 - $499 available on Practical Social Networking. Websites Jane reminds us that a good website is a key requirement for a successful speaker. One-sheets are so last century. A good website clearly positions you and shares a promise (or brand) that will make the prospect curious about what it is that you offer. She recommended Rene Godefroy's and Keith Harrell's as great examples. Podcast Interview After the program ended I sat down with Jane and asked her what was the one piece of advice she would share with someone who wanted to become a wealthy speaker and make it into the top 3% of those in the business who make over $1 million a year. To hear what she told me, click on the podcast icon below.

Ellen Taliaferro, MD (aka Dr T) is a recovering emergency physician now serving as the Medical Director of the San Mateo Medical Center Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention in San Mateo, CA. Using her background in emergency medicine, stress management, and writing, she has created a program called Healing the Wound Within with a personal Writing Practice Prescription. In addition, she continues to speak on Domestic Violence As A Health Issue and The Medical Aspects Of Manual Strangulation As A Form Domestic Violence Assault. Dr T grew up in Will Rogers country and loves country humor. She sees herself as a true Okie: "Sooner born, Sooner bred, and when I die I’m California dead." Of note, she finished her clinical career at UTSW medical school and Parkland Hospital. While there, the Dallas Morning News named her as one of the 100 most influential Texas women — an amazing feat for an Okie. Pro-Track Profile Dr. T. is a professional member of the National Speakers Association. She's also a Board Member of the Northern California Chapter. Ellen is one of a growing number of established members who have enrolled in the 2009 Pro-Track class in order to take their career to the next level. To hear what Dr. T has to say about professional speaking, well writing and Pro-Track, click on the podcast icon below.

The Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA/NC) hosted our annual Open House this evening. Over 35 people turned up on the night when much of the rest of the nation was tuning in to the Palin/Biden debate. The audience heard from a bevvy of professional speakers about what it takes to make a living in this profession. Among the visitors, I met Nicole Bachelor, who was born in the UK, but now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works for one of the big technology companies in Silicon Valley and has many years experience as a telecommuter. Nicole has parlayed her expertise into a website and e-book which reveals essential advice and tools for negotiating a telecommuting arrangement in your existing or new job. Then helps make sure you telecommute successfully and keep your career at peak performance. She provides tips, tricks, and techniques for making telecommuting as simple, and easy as going into the office, without all the extra hassle. Having enjoyed the benefits of telecommuting as an environmentally responsible, low-stress, productivity-enhancing option I was curious to ask Nicole some of the secrets she shares in her book. To hear what she had to say, click on the podcast icon below.

Elfrena Foord owns Foord, Van Bruggen, Ebersole & Pajak, a Sacramento wealth-management firm. She and her 3 partners are in the process of distilling their 20+ years of experience together in a book titled "Wealth & Beyond". Elfrena plans to do speaking engagements after her book comes out. She currently does seminars for non-profits to help donors use their wealth to create their family working together and staying connected and to benefit causes that are important to them. Last summer she attended just one day of the National Speakers Association Convention in San Diego. This convinced that NSA is the organization to help take speakers to the next level. She has now enrolled in the 2008 Pro-Track program offered by the Northern California Chapter of NSA. The program kicks-off on Saturday 26th in San Francisco. It is sold out. Her enthusiasm for the program is contagious. Not only did she persuade her husband Bruce to join her, but her sister Matson also! They'll be carpooling in once a month for a full day of training on the business of professional speaking. I talked with Elfrena on the phone about her business and how she sees speaking fitting in. We also discussed her plans for Pro-Track 2008. To hear the interview, click on the podcast icon below.

I spent the weekend at the annual 'Camp NSA' training program held at the headquarters of the National Speakers Association in Tempe, Arizona. This workshop takes future Presidents of the regional Chapters in the USA, Canada, South Africa and Australia through an intensive consideration of what's involved in serving as President of the Board of Directors of a Chapter. I'll be the 2008-09 President of the Northern California Chapter. It's been fascinating to hear discussions on subjects such as financial planning; fundraising; program development; membership building and retention; conflict resolution and the mechanics of holding successful Board meetings. One of the skills a good Chapter President cultivates is communicating the value of joining this organization to potential members interested in the business of speaking. I realized I had a unique opportunity to ask my fellow Chapter Presidents-in-waiting at the event what attracted them to NSA, what's the value in being a member and why, in fact, someone who is involved in the speaking, training, workshop facilitation or speechwriting business should consider joining the National Speakers Association. The voices on the podcast are, in order, those of Naomi Rhode, CSP, CPAE who is the Chair of the Camp NSA program and a past National President of NSA; Manny Diotte, NSA Heart of Texas; Jennifer Powers, NSA Oregon; Glenn Ray, NSA Ohio; Ria Botzler, NSA New Mexico; Steve Mertz, NSA Colorado; Jeanette Nyden, NSA Northwest; Alex Ramsey, NSA North Texas; Myra Corrello, NSA New Orleans; Debra Burrell, NSA New York City; Ted Rogers, NSA Phoenix and - last but not least - the irrepressible Vinny Verelli, NSA Georgia. To hear their comments, click on the podcast icon below. If you're inspired to join the National Speakers Association, or just want to find out more, contact your local Chapter or click here.

In this episode my guest, Kevin Hines is sharing his story about jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge and surviving by a miracle, all the details in the episode. Also we are raising awareness about suicide prevention, and how to stay mentally healthy.GuestKevin Hines is a storyteller. He is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience. His motto: #BeHereTomorrow and every day after that. In 2016, Mental Health America awarded Kevin their highest honor, The Clifford W. Beers Award for his efforts to improve the lives of and attitudes toward people with mental illnesses. Previously, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Council of Behavioral Health in partnership with Eli Lilly. Kevin has also been awarded by SAMSHA as a Voice Awards Fellow and Award Winner, an Achievement Winner by the US Veterans Affairs and received over 30 U.S. military excellence medals as a civilian.Kevin sat on the boards of the International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF), the Bridge Rail Foundation (BRF) and the Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) and on the Survivors Committee of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Previously, he was a board member of the Northern California Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and was a two-term member of San Francisco's Mental Health Board. He has spoken in congressional hearings alongside Patrick Kennedy in support of The Mental Health Parity Bill. He continues his policy work as an Ambassador to the National Council for Behavioral Health.In the summer of 2013, Kevin released his bestselling memoir titled Cracked Not Broken, Surviving and Thriving After A Suicide Attempt. He is currently producing a documentary entitled Suicide: The Ripple Effect. Kevin's will to live and stay mentally well has inspired people worldwide. His compelling story has touched diverse, global audiences within colleges and universities, high schools, corporations, clergy, military, clinicians, health and medical communities, law enforcement organizations, and various industries. Thousands have communicated to Hines that his story helped save their lives. He has reached millions with his story.His story was featured in the 2006 film The Bridge by the film director and producer Eric Steel. Kevin believes in the power of the human spirit and in the fact that you can find the ability to live mentally well. His mantra: “Life is a gift, that is why they call it the present. Cherish it always.”HostOlyasha Novozhylova - NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_NotBasicBlonde Podcast - @nbbpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/notbasicblonde-podcast/donations--Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/notbasicblonde-podcast/donations