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As General Manager of PayPal's Small Business and Financial Services Group, Michelle Gill is responsible for bringing together the products and services that help small business owners run and grow their business. She is my guest for this episode of the Tearsheet Podcast. Michelle brings deep financial expertise and experience building platforms and tools that help customers manage their finances to her role on PayPal's Senior Leadership Team. Michelle was previously Senior Vice President of Intuit's business money management, payment, and banking service, QuickBooks Money Platform. Prior to Intuit, Michelle successfully integrated and expanded SoFi's lending business as General Manager and Executive Vice President of Consumer Lending and Capital Markets. Drawing on her early career experience as a Managing Director and Partner at Goldman Sachs, Michelle also served as SoFi's Chief Financial Officer before moving into the product leadership role. Before that, Michelle spent a decade leading the U.S. Assets business for global investment firm Sixth Street Partners. Given her career and experiences, Michelle brings a broad view of fintech innovation. She focuses on user-centered solutions. At PayPal, she leads efforts to help entrepreneurs navigate the complicated web of financial tools they often depend on. “The preponderance of [small businesses] use greater than 15 tools to run their business,” she shares. “What they got into business for is the passion… and yet they end up spending more time on things that are not what they love.” Our conversation explores how PayPal is actively trying to reduce that complexity. It does so not by offering more tools, but by making the ones they already use work better together. Gill outlines the strategy behind PayPal's cash flow-based lending model and how it fits within their open ecosystem, whether it's digital lending, embedded finance, or leveraging open banking.

In Part 2 of this candid global conversation, Karl Tabbakh returns to The Business of Doing Business to pull back the curtain on the economic uncertainty that's gripping both Canada and the U.S.—and what business leaders need to do about it.Dwayne and Karl dissect the real cost of tariffs, the psychological divide between the “haves” and “have nots,” and what a future recession could mean for Canadian competitiveness. They challenge leaders to rethink productivity, wealth distribution, and their own growth mindset in a time of instability.From political coalitions to personal responsibility, Karl doesn't hold back. If you're in business today, this episode is your compass in the chaos.Timestamps[00:01:00] – The danger of coalitions and the question of democratic representation[00:04:30] – Program creation vs. program funding: Canada's economic blind spot[00:08:30] – Do we have the GDP to fund the lifestyle we promise?[00:10:00] – Why Canada's mindset around growth is dangerously passive[00:13:30] – Who really pays the tariffs—and why they're hidden taxes[00:17:30] – Are tariffs a strategy or political theatre? Dissecting Trump's leverage[00:24:00] – The “Somewheres” vs. “Nowheres”: Stephen Harper's cultural divide explained[00:27:00] – The information echo chamber: Why we don't see disruption coming[00:29:00] – Education, taxation, and why we must fix the divide[00:36:00] – Capitalism's existential threat: What happens when the system loses balance[00:43:30] – CEO pay, productivity, and compensation in a modern economy[00:48:00] – Catching a falling knife: Should you invest in uncertain times?[00:52:00] – When clarity returns, capital will too: Preparing for the rebound[00:57:00] – The world is better than you think—but you have to choose that lens[00:59:00] – Final message: Educate yourself. Lead with purpose. Elevate others.About Karl TabbakhKarl Tabbakh is a lawyer, a business leader and a strategic advisor with over 20 years of international business experience. Karl's expertise is sought after to advise corporations, directors and business executives on a range of strategic issues and transactions both domestically and globally. He is a partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP with a focus on M&A and private equity and serves on the firm's Senior Leadership Team as National Leader, Markets and International Business. He was appointed by the Government of Canada as Chairman of Invest in Canada, Canada's agency responsible for promoting, attracting and facilitating global foreign direct investments into Canada. He previously served as Chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and was on the Board of directors of the Canada Arab Business Council. Karl is a regular speaker on matters of governance, global investment and mergers and acquisitions. In addition to his career in Canada, Karl spent eight years in the Middle East and four years in London, UK, where he developed a solid international network and gained an understanding of international business and investments. An active community leader, Karl supports and leverages his network to benefit many non-profit and local community service organizations, including as member of the Centraide/United Way campaign. Born in Syria, Karl immigrated with his parents to Canada at age 10. He holds an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, a BCL from the Université de Montréal and a B.Comm from Université Laval in Québec City. Karl is fluent in French, English, and Arabic.Notable Quotes“Imposing a tariff isn't tax revenue....

In one of the most urgent and eye-opening conversation, Dwayne sits down with Karl Tabbakh—top Canadian business strategist, international dealmaker, and former chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce—to unpack the global forces redefining the rules of business, politics, and leadership.Together, they explore what rising geopolitical tension, fractured trade alliances, and shifting world orders mean for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and decision-makers across North America. With experience advising on multi-billion-dollar cross-border transactions and leading strategic investments in Canada and the Middle East, Karl offers a rare lens into how to stay sharp—and sane—in chaotic times.This is part one of a two-part conversation filled with powerful insights on resilience, globalism, and the responsibilities of leadership in the modern era.Timestamps[00:02:45] – Why Karl was the first person Dwayne thought of for this global conversation[00:05:20] – Karl's career snapshot: from billion-dollar deals to chairing Invest in Canada[00:09:45] – A five-year vision framework for career growth and avoiding professional stagnation[00:13:00] – Why global exposure isn't just travel—it's transformational for decision-making[00:17:30] – The danger of only seeing the world through a North American lens[00:21:00] – Are we ignoring the signs of World War III? The breakdown of the post-WWII order[00:25:30] – What the markets are really saying about uncertainty and leadership[00:33:45] – Are nations acting out of fear, or a thirst for certainty?[00:40:00] – Why Canada must rethink its overreliance on one trade partner[00:52:00] – The hard truth about energy, natural gas, and global climate equity[01:03:00] – The upcoming Canadian election: What voters need to be asking[01:11:00] – Vision, will, and resources: Three pillars for Canada's next leader[01:15:00] – Final thoughts: Canada's opportunity to punch above its weight againAbout KarlKarl Tabbakh is a lawyer, a business leader and a strategic advisor with over 20 years of international business experience. Karl's expertise is sought after to advise corporations, directors and business executives on a range of strategic issues and transactions both domestically and globally. He is a partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP with a focus on M&A and private equity and serves on the firm's Senior Leadership Team as National Leader, Markets and International Business. He was appointed by the Government of Canada as Chairman of Invest in Canada, Canada's agency responsible for promoting, attracting and facilitating global foreign direct investments into Canada. He previously served as Chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and was on the Board of directors of the Canada Arab Business Council. Karl is a regular speaker on matters of governance, global investment and mergers and acquisitions. In addition to his career in Canada, Karl spent eight years in the Middle East and four years in London, UK, where he developed a solid international network and gained an understanding of international business and investments. An active community leader, Karl supports and leverages his network to benefit many non-profit and local community service organizations, including as member of the Centraide/United Way campaign. Born in Syria, Karl immigrated with his parents to Canada at age 10. He holds an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, a BCL from the Université de Montréal and a B.Comm from Université Laval in Québec City. Karl is fluent in French, English, and Arabic.Notable Quotes“If World War III...

Ever feel like growing your business means burning yourself out in the process?Growth can feel like it costs EVERYTHING, your time, your energy, your peace of mind. But what if growth didn't have to be so hard? Whether you're struggling with admin, tech fatigue or growth that feels out of reach, my belief is that you don't have to settle for survival mode.With the right systems and support, you can build a business that works for YOU not the other way around. When you combine great systems with the right mindset, you don't just grow your business, you change how you show up every day. You can feel more in control, less stressed, more connected to your clients and more excited about what's next!That's the kind of transformation I'm here for and I know you are too! And that's what we are unpacking in today's episode with Juliette.In this episode I chat with Juliette Hughes who is a powerhouse in the Australian property management industry, bringing over two decades of experience, insight, and leadership to the table. As Head of PM Advisory at Ailo, Juliette sits on the company's Senior Leadership Team, where she plays a key role in driving innovation, agency success, and transformational change across the property management landscape.This isn't just another chat about tech. It's about redefining how property managers feel about their work, how you can grow without the chaos, and how to ditch the old ways of doing things and lean into real transformation. If you actually have one system that connects and gives you visibility, and you can do the work with the context of the information all in one place, you get to close the gate on all the conversations that you're having about different things. - Juliette HughesWe explore:Juliette's story and her experience from running her own agency to now working with property professionals to implement AiloWhat Ailo is and how Ailo isn't just another tech solution and can help save you time and moneyHow Ailo replaces the need to use multiple software programs in your business and brings everything into one easy to use platform built specifically for property managersHow Ailo can help reduce arrears, track performance, automate communication, and streamline everything from inspections to paymentsHow property managers can service owner occupiers using Ailo and unlock new revenue streams in their marketHow embracing new ways of working can unlock freedom, improve service, and reignite your love for the industryTools to help you work smarter and free up your time so you can focus on what matters mostKylie's ResourcesProperty Management Growth School: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/TPM-BDMSchool Digital Marketing School: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/digitalschool That Property Mum Courses: https://www.thatpropertymum.com.au/courses/ The PM Accelerate Membership: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/accelerate Book a Strategy Call with Kylie: https://calendly.com/kylie-tpm/coaching-call Kolmeo:

Send us a textIn this episode of the HealthBiz Podcast, host David Williams sits down with Terry Myerson, CEO and co-founder of Truveta, to explore how aggregated electronic medical record (EMR) data can drive groundbreaking insights in clinical research, drug development, and healthcare innovation. Terry shares his journey from mechanical engineering to tech entrepreneurship, his years at Microsoft, and how Truveta is using data to improve patient outcomes and save lives.

Today's guest is Head of Private office London at Hamptons and is the highest followed Corporate UK estate agent on Instagram.He has an extensive public profile and has worked in the industry for the best part of 20 years.He has been proclaimed as the UK's “Best Negotiator” by The Times.A “Superstar Agent” by the Financial Times and The Telegraph, and the “London's Coolest Agent” by Living etc and The Metro.He grew and ran the UK's most successful and highest grossing team for 5 years, breaking all company records, before moving to a role encompassing the whole of London in 2023.He is now the youngest member of the Senior Leadership Team and is primarily focused on the Prime and Super Prime markets across the capital and have sold over £10,000,000,000 worth of property in his career.Outside of his corporate career, he owns a property investment company with an extensive portfolio across London and the North East and alongside this, he also has his rental investments, plus develops single dwellings.In this conversation we breakdown all of the above, how he fits it all in, the power of social media, video, mindset and so much more!You do not want to miss this absolute belter of an episode with one of the biggest names of UK real estate.

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Check out the Youtube Video!   CBQ - “What does a healthy executive ego look like? And why is that NOT the default?”   “Purpose did not protect leaders from their ego when their sense of stability was at risk.” - Dr. Tiffany Brandreth.   Dr. Tiffany Brandreth, Organizational Transformation Consultant & Coach , joins us in person (and on Youtube!) to talk about ego, purpose and power dynamics in the workplace.   Transform your Senior Leadership Team - www.drtiffanybrandreth.com  

In this message, we have the opportunity to hear from our Senior Leadership Team, as they discuss what they feel the Lord is saying to our church for 2025. This will be an encouraging and inspiring message that will build faith for all that the Lord has in store for Father's House in this next season.Visit us online at http://www.fathershouseportland.org

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Alt Goes Mainstream was live from $1.2T AUM asset manager Nuveen's nPowered conference, a two-day event bringing together Nuveen thought leaders and industry experts to explore challenges and opportunities in private markets.We interviewed some of Nuveen's senior leadership on site to hear their views and perspectives on private markets, working with the wealth channel, and product innovation.We talked with Jeff Carlin, Senior Managing Director, Head of Global Wealth Advisory Services at Nuveen, and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. He's responsible for leading the placement, distribution, and support of all products through the US Wealth distribution channel.Jeff and I had a fascinating conversation about working with the wealth channel and how Nuveen has created products to serve this growing investor segment.Thanks Jeff for coming on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast to share your wisdom and expertise on private markets, private wealth, and distribution. We hope you enjoy.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to our Sponsor, Ultimus Fund Solutions01:58 Live from Nuveen's nPowered Conference02:26 Jeff Carlin's Role at Nuveen02:33 Nuveen's Wealth Business03:28 Jeff Carlin's Career Background06:43 Evolution of Wealth Distribution06:56 Changes in Advisor Discretion09:52 Consultative Selling in Wealth Management10:04 Hiring Distribution Professionals12:10 Building Trust with Advisors14:03 Indispensable Partnerships16:41 Public vs. Private Markets19:14 Global Wealth Management19:44 Regional Differences in Distribution20:59 Focus on Specific Channels23:15 Structural and Non-Structural Advantages in Distribution27:32 Public and Private Market Strategies27:43 Portfolio Solutions Group27:57 Allocating to Private Markets28:19 Balancing Third-Party and Own Products28:43 Advisor's Role in Portfolio Construction29:28 Challenges in Wealth Channel Distribution29:36 SMA Business vs. Private Markets30:14 Intricacies of Private Market Investments30:35 Client Understanding and Implementation31:09 Drawdown Structures and Client Needs31:16 Perpetual Vehicles in Private Credit31:53 Simplifying Private Fund Investments33:00 Managing Capital Calls and Cash Flows34:45 Evergreen Structures in Private Markets35:10 Future of Private Market Investments36:20 Technology and Structural Innovations36:52 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology37:40 Adoption of New Technologies38:29 Excitement About Private Markets39:18 Generational Differences in Investment40:11 Education and Intergenerational Wealth Transfer41:23 Gamification and Investment Psychology47:08 Advisor Education and Private Markets48:49 Changing Perceptions of Private Markets52:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Guest Speaker:  Brian Forman "Again and Again," Mark 1:9-15 Brian serves on the Senior Leadership Team at CBF, helping to coordinate congregational ministries.  Brian lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, Denise, and they have two adult children.    Your support is invaluable in spreading the message of our ministry. By sharing our podcasts with your friends and family, you play a significant role in building a community of believers who find strength in our shared faith. We sincerely appreciate your contributions and urge you to inspire others to join us in this mission. Your involvement is significant and integral to our ministry's success, helping to keep our community connected and thriving.   Your financial contributions are the backbone of our ministry. They enable us to run outreach programs, maintain our facilities, and provide resources for our community. Your generosity is a testament to your commitment to our mission, and we deeply value your role in making this ministry a reality. Your contributions are used with transparency and accountability, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. You can contribute here https://firstbaptistofindependence.aware3.net/give/   To stay updated on all things FBC, download our App here: https://a3a.me/firstbaptistofindependence or like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/1stBaptist/. These platforms are not just for information but also forengagement. They are a great way to connect with our community, support our mission, and be part of our journey.   Thank you for your continued support and involvement. We look forward to continuing this journey with you as an integral part of our ministry. See you next week!

Series FourThis episode of The New Abnormal podcast features Matt Boffey, Chief Strategy Officer at Design Bridge and Partners. He's part of its Senior Leadership Team and Executive Committee, managing a business of nearly 300 people in London, where he leads a strategy team of ‘the brightest and best brand & design thinkers on the planet'! We discuss a range of career highlights (so far) including how he authored transformational brand strategies for the likes of Adidas and Deliveroo, developed world-famous global creative campaigns for Nike, and originated the much-imitated ‘Good Food Deserves Lurpak' campaign. Elsewhere, Matt outlines the latest issues impacting the world of agencies, and how to encourage and enable a dynamic internal agency culture. He's a really dynamic thinker, so I hope you enjoy listening to his viewpoints as much as I did. 

It's that time again - Welcome back to yet another episode of the WGI Unleashed Podcast! Join us for episode 86 as we sit down with Kimberlee DeBosier, WGI's VP of Transportation in Tampa, Florida - From humble beginnings in East Lansing, Michigan, to leading major infrastructure projects across the nation, Kim's story exemplifies resilience, determination, and a deep passion for making a difference in the transportation engineering field. A Coin Flip That Changed Everything Kim's early aspirations were far from civil engineering. While attending Michigan State University, her initial goal was to become a research chemist. However, her exposure to engineering through MSU's STEM program ignited a new passion, leading her to make a life-changing decision. In a twist of fate, Kim literally flipped a coin to decide between Civil and Chemical Engineering - The coin landed on Civil Engineering, and the rest, as they say, is history. The Road to Success Throughout her college years, Kim's determination was unwavering. She worked hard to put herself through school, driven by a desire to graduate in four years with a degree that would support her long-term goals. Her grandmother, who raised her with the belief that women should always be able to take care of themselves, instilled in her a strong sense of independence and perseverance. After earning her degree, Kim embarked on a journey that took her across the country—from Oklahoma City, where she began her career in building design, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she earned her MBA from Louisiana State University and spent her time honing her skills in bridge design. It was during this time that Kim discovered her true passion for engineering consulting, and under the mentorship of a supportive leader, she grew into a well-rounded professional. Entrepreneurial Spirit and Landmark Projects After gaining invaluable experience under her mentor in Baton Rouge, Kim moved to Tampa, Florida, where she eventually went out on her own to found an engineering consulting firm. With a desire for greater flexibility and control over her work-life balance, Kim was motivated to become a true entrepreneur. For over two decades, she led her firm to success, working on notable projects such as the Wallaroo Station at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo and the Selmon Expressway project connecting St. Pete, Tampa, and Brandon. Despite the demands of running her own business, Kim's passion for engineering never waned, and after selling her firm, she was highly sought after by many companies. Ultimately, she chose to join WGI, where she now leads the transportation division. Initially brought on as Director of Project Excellence, she quickly rose to the position of Vice President of Transportation and became an integral part of WGI's Senior Leadership Team. A Well-Rounded Life Beyond her impressive professional achievements, Kim is an avid fitness enthusiast and a lover of the outdoors. She enjoys spending time jet skiing with her family and is always up for an adventure. A proud mother of two grown sons and a grandmother, she balances her personal and professional life with grace, coming full circle as someone that others in the industry can look up to. Kim's story is one of resilience, innovation, and leadership - She has paved the way for future generations of women in engineering, demonstrating that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. See You Next Time! So, don't wait a moment longer - Grab those headphones and crank up the volume because it's time to get unleashed! And don't forget to tune in next time as we unravel more captivating tales and insights on the WGI Unleashed Podcast - Until then, stay inspired and keep unleashing your potential! Visit your favorite podcast app now and subscribe to WGI Unleashed to receive alerts every time a new episode drops. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

We have some super exciting news to share with you all! And, we want our community to hear this news directly from us. Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading organization for the project management profession has acquired Cognilytica and Managing Partners Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer have joined PMI's Senior Leadership Team! In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer reflect on Cognilytica's and AI Today's journey these past eight years. Continue reading Cognilytica is now part of PMI! [AI Today Podcast] at Cognilytica.

Join us for an insightful episode of "The T2 Hubcast" featuring Johan Dennelind, Chairman of the Board at KCOM and former President and CEO of Telia. With decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, Johan brings a wealth of knowledge on leadership, innovation, and navigating change in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. In this episode, we delve into KCOM's journey over the next 12 months, discuss the future of the telecom industry, and explore the critical balance between support and assertiveness in effective leadership. Johan also shares personal anecdotes about his favourite team experiences, emphasising the power of diverse, complementary teams in achieving extraordinary results. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most seasoned leaders as we discuss the challenges and opportunities facing telecoms today​. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thet2hubcast/message

Do you believe your current senior leadership team offers you your best chance to achieve the vision and mission God designed for your church to accomplish right now?  Before you start restructuring departments of your ministry, you need to clarify the role of the SLT and get the right people leading on it. In the second episode of our series on "Staffing Wisdom for Church Leaders," Tony and Amy talk about stacking your leadership team with gifted and qualified people. FREE WEBINAR: How to Restructure Wisely In this webinar on June 20 at 1pm EST, Tony and Amy share how you can lead through through an organizational restructure with confidence, and how your church can come out stronger on the other side. Register now. This Episode is Sponsored by The Church Lawyers The Church Lawyers' Client Member program was created for organizations just like yours. Their team of Christian legal professionals are personally called to empower and protect churches, ministries, and their leaders to fulfill their mission by providing biblically informed and ministry-focused legal solutions. Whether governance, employment, litigation, or other matters, let The Church Lawyers walk alongside you as you navigate legal issues facing your ministry.  Sign up for the The Church Lawyers' Client Member program today at thechurchlawyers.com. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode352.   Join the Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X. Or you can join in on Facebook.

Send us a Text Message.This Dr. Erika Galea and I wiill delve into the interconnected topics of emotional regulation, executive function, and their implications in education and the workplace. The discussion highlights the definitions of emotional regulation and executive function, emphasizing their critical roles in cognitive processing and psychological development. Additionally, it explores the differences in emotional regulation between neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals, and the importance of understanding neuroscience for business leaders and educators. Lastly, it showcases the efforts of Dr. Erika Galea, director of the Educational Neuroscience Hub, in bridging the gap between neuroscience research and practical application in education and business, emphasizing the importance of expertise in the field to prevent the spread of misinformation.

Mike Arone – State Street Global Advisors Hosts Brad Wright and Kathleen Kenealy are joined by Mike Arone. Mike is Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist for State Street Global Advisors US Intermediary Business Group. Michael is a highly regarded speaker at industry conferences and is the author of several articles related to investment management practices. He is a member of the firm's Senior Leadership Team and has worked extensively with the firm's global institutional and intermediary clients to help them identify investment solutions that enable them to meet their long-term financial goals. Michael holds a BS in Finance from Bentley College. He has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society and CFA Institute. They discuss: - The strength of the US economy and whether we're headed towards a recession - Why gold, silver and other commodities have been doing so well lately - The US deficit - A bit about politics… without getting political Learn more about State Street Global Advisors: www.ssga.com 1) SPDR Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) | SSGA 2) Uncommon Sense (ssga.com) 3) Insights (ssga.com) – save as a favorite and check back often 4) Practice Management (ssga.com)

On today's episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast join Alex D. Tremble (CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions & #KeynoteSpeaker) and Collin Gehl (HR Director at Say Yes Buffalo) as they explore the significance of intentional leadership. Discover why taking the time to reflect on personal goals is crucial for leaders to align their behaviors with their aspirations, fostering growth and effectiveness within their organizations.Guest Bio:Collin Gehl is a Human Resources professional from Buffalo, New York. In 2021, Collin was named Say Yes Buffalo's first full-time Human Resources Director in 2021. As HR Director, Collin is responsible for the overall administration of the HR Department. He ensures that the department supports the agency's strategic and business plans, and as well as complies with all federal, state, and local employment regulations. In addition, Collin oversees all agency trainings, hiring practices, and the salary/market assessments. As HR Director, he sits on the agency's Senior Leadership Team, Racial Equity & Inclusion Committee, and Self-Care Committee. Collin developed and facilitated the organization's Leadership 101 program for emerging leaders within the organization. Leadership 101 was awarded the inaugural SHRMLab's Better Workplace Challenge Cup Champion---Member Track.Collin is the President of the Board of Directors of the Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association, having served on the board since 2018. He has a background working in non-profit organizations in roles such as education administration, museum management and project management. He has a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University at Buffalo and a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Medaille University. Collin is also on the board of directors for Just Buffalo Literary Center. He is a member of the Emerging Philanthropists of Color (under the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo) and an alumnus of Leadership Buffalo (Rising Leaders '04).

Viatel Technology Group, the leading digital services provider, has announced the acquisition of MJ Flood Technology, the tech division of the MJ Flood Group. This strategic move strengthens Viatel's market position, bolstering its existing expertise with MJ Flood's capabilities in cybersecurity, cloud, and managed services. As two established Microsoft Solution Partners, the combination of these companies signals a major market shift, creating a new powerhouse in this space. MJ Flood's credentials include being named Microsoft's Modern Work Partner of the Year and Partner of the Year for Calling, Meetings & Devices for Microsoft Teams. MJ Flood's strong customer base, particularly in the financial services, healthcare, and education sectors, further expands Viatel's reach. Paul Rellis, CEO of Viatel Technology Group, said, "I am delighted to welcome the MJ Flood Technology customers, and James Finglas and his team into Viatel. MJ Flood has a long history, best in class solutions, and a highly skilled team. We are confident that our mutual dedication to excellence and service will make them feel right at home with us. I am delighted that James will join our Senior Leadership Team, and together, we'll build something truly special for all our customers. "With the addition of MJ Flood Technology, we are delivering on the bold vision we have for this business. We intend to become the leading cybersecurity, connectivity and digital services business on these islands. Once all necessary approvals are in place, this acquisition will boost our capacity to deliver huge value for customers in networking, cybersecurity, cloud, and Microsoft solutions". James Finglas, Managing Director, MJ Flood Technology, said, "Today is a great day for the customers and staff of MJ Flood Technology as we become part of Viatel Technology Group's exciting story. Joining Viatel creates new opportunities for our customers and staff. They can expect the same exceptional service and technical expertise they've come to rely on, now backed by Viatel's broader capabilities." Today's announcement sees Viatel acquire the technology division of the MJ Flood Group. MJ Flood Technology was founded in 1998 as part of a group diversification strategy. The MJ Flood Group and its remaining divisions, including MJ Flood Printing & Imaging and MJ Flood Security, will continue to operate successfully under current ownership. This acquisition is the ninth such deal by Viatel since 2020. It follows strategic investment by Macquarie Capital in Viatel, announced in December 2023. Macquarie's investment was earmarked to support the continued growth and expansion of the Viatel business in Ireland and overseas. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by mid-2024, when the combined entity will be well-positioned to deliver unmatched value in cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and Microsoft solutions. Darran Nangle and Edel Daly of A&L Goodbody, and Gareth Cosgrove, Graceanne O'Brien and Sinead McKeaney of Grant Thornton acted as advisors to Viatel on the acquisition. David Lyons and Michael Moriarty of IBI and Stephen Fuller of McCann Fitzgerald acted for MJ Flood. See more stories here.

There's a lot of talk these days about church hurt. People who have been hurt or disappointed by spiritual leaders, spiritual leaders who have been hurt by those they are called to lead. How can someone in spiritual leadership maintain a heart that is tender to those he or she is leading, and simultaneously protect against chronic injury from the saints? Today's guest Ashley Earwood has had her own share of church hurt and joins host Bridgette Tomlin to reveal how the Holy Spirit has trained her to cultivate tough skin with a tender heart.--------------------------------------------------------------------------A church girl at heart, Ashley has volunteered in just about every area of the church you can imagine and has faithfully served alongside her husband in full-time pastoral ministry for the past 15 years. She currently serves full-time as part of the Senior Leadership Team at Bear Creek Church in Lodi, California where she also leads the Women's Ministry. She's about to celebrate 5 years of ONE Conference, a local women's conference she founded & hosts, centered around the topic of Biblical unity. She's been married to her college sweetheart, Paul, for 20 years and they have three spunky children, ranging in ages 10-15. A self-proclaimed 'reluctant pastor's wife' herself, Ashley has a heart to encourage ministry wives and is passionate about encouraging & equipping ALL women to find their place and run their race within the Body of Christ. Connect with today's guest, Ashley Earwood:IG:  @ashleyearwood_Featured:Let's Retreat Registration is OPEN!Let's Connect | Widows Online CommunityMany thanks to our host, Bridgette Tomlin, and engineer Justin Lynn of Justin Lynn Music. Learn how you can capitalize on all Justin can do for your small business, church, or ministry by clicking here!

Sometimes, the bosses need a little instruction, too. Tony Morgan will do just that in this episode. Tony is the Founder and Lead Strategist of The Unstuck Group (https://theunstuckgroup.com/). Started in 2009, The Unstuck Group has served 500 organizations throughout the United States and several countries worldwide. To download their free ebook "Restructuring Your Staff for Growth," head over to: https://theunstuckgroup.com/clay

This episode features an interview with Christian Mitchell, EVP & Chief Customer Officer at Northwestern Mutual. Christian works to elevate the customer experience and deliver bold solutions to set Northwestern Mutual ahead of its competitors. And over his 18-year tenure at Northwestern mutual, he has served in a variety of leadership roles, including as president of their Wealth Management Company when he managed $129 billion in client assets. Host Sohaib Ahmed discusses with Mitchell his journey and various roles at Northwestern Mutual over 18 years, alongside his insights into building memorable customer experiences. They delve into how Northwestern Mutual integrates technology to enhance customer experiences while maintaining a human-centric approach. Mitchell shares his perspective on the evolving customer expectations, the future of customer experience (CX), including the potential impact of generative AI, and the significance of consistency in delivering great CX. Additionally, the importance of data privacy, the challenges of implementing new technologies, and the role of storytelling in reshaping company culture towards more client-centric values are covered.Quotes*”The financial services marketplace is complex. I really think you need to understand that holistic landscape in order to take all of that and fashion it into an incredible client experience. If you don't have that holistic understanding of the system and how we create value and what clients need, it's easy to default to designing experiences indexed on efficiency, or maybe client experiences that index on regulatory adherence, but not actually creating something that's really incredible and delightful for the client.”*”On metrics, it's really evolved. When we started the CX journey, it was really focused on CSAT, NPS, those really big aggregate numbers that are easy to compare across companies. As time has gone on, I've become less and less enamored with those aggregate metrics. We still need to calculate them, we need to track, we need to benchmark, etc. But I think CX telemetry is best done at a more granular basis where you're actually measuring things like individual interactions and satisfaction.”*”I think at times you can find a metric and seek to maximize it, and then kind of lose the storyline a little bit. So I think you always have to kind of come back to this foundation of what are we trying to do strategically? What are we really solving for holistically?”*”In terms of the media stuff that we do, the planning and progress study, a lot of the talks that I give internally, to our advisors, to client groups, it's about this constant drumbeat of storytelling around the client. And I think that constant drumbeat of storytelling is incredibly important for long standing incumbent financial services companies because historically we were very focused on financial performance. We might have been very focused on recruiting of advisors, and those things are very important. But by constantly storytelling around the client, incredible experiences, things that we want to do, it's part of shifting the zeitgeist, the mindset of the organization to be more client centric.”*”One of the interesting areas where we debate a lot is instances where the client may have a preference for self service, but we somehow want to inject a human to make sure that the best client outcome occurs. The poster child example would be, we have a big market correction, the client gets scared, wants to liquidate his or her portfolio, and might prefer to do that in an automated way via the mobile experience. Now, if the client really wants to do that, of course we will help them do it. But that might not actually be the best long-term decision. So in instances like that, we actually want to insert some human friction, for lack of a better word, to at least gut check that client, to really make sure that we're helping that client not only have a good experience today, but really achieve their financial goals long term.”*”A lot of the experiences that we create in financial services or financial planning, it's more at pulling the heartstrings than the math. It's about the emotion, the psychology. How do you harness that in such a way that the client makes the right decisions and is better off long term?”*”Sometimes we think about the peak moments of the client experience. That ‘You can retire moment,' or ‘Your family's protected' moment. But I actually think real trust, real client experience comes through consistency of interaction, predictability, and high quality communication that plays out over really, really long periods of time. So I think consistency is really the name of the game and one of the unsung heroes of great client experiences.”Time Stamps[2:38] Christian Mitchell's Journey in Northwestern Mutual[5:16] The Evolution of Customer Expectations at Northwestern Mutual[7:14] Leveraging Technology to Enhance Customer Experience[16:15] The Future of Customer Experience: Innovations and Challenges[21:10] Building Lifelong Customer Relationships and Looking Ahead[30:03] The Importance of Consistency in CXAbout our guest, Christian MitchellChristian W. Mitchell is executive vice president and chief customer officer at Northwestern Mutual. He leads strategic ideation necessary to elevate the client experience and deliver bold solutions to launch Northwestern Mutual ahead of its competitors. Christian oversees initiatives and deliverables to build the most powerful digital engine in financial services, including engineering solutions, data analytics, digital products, and consumer insights. He serves on Northwestern Mutual's Senior Leadership Team and sits on Northwestern Mutual's Future Ventures investment committee.Christian joined Northwestern Mutual in 2006 and has served in a variety of leadership positions throughout the company. He started his career at Northwestern Mutual as part of the Managed Investments team, helping manage company assets through its general account to maintain financial strength for policyowners.He formerly served as president of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, where he was responsible for Northwestern Mutual's investment, advisory and trust solutions, fee-based financial planning, Investment Products and Services (IPS) product development, retail investment, and overall IPS business strategy. During his leadership, he managed $129 billion in client assets and led the company to impressive growth in advisory and private client services.Christian also served as vice president of corporate strategy, and spearheaded Northwestern Mutual's venture capital efforts – including its investment in automated advice firm Betterment and the acquisition of LearnVest. He also led Northwestern Mutual's investment in ClientWise, a premier coaching and consulting firm.Thank you to our friendsThis podcast is brought to you by HGS. HGS is a digital customer experience leader dedicated to delivering winning customer interactions at scale that are prompt, personal, and positive. We continuously transform, optimize, and grow enterprises to exceed ever-rising customer expectations. HGS provides our clients with the right talent and technologies needed to champion every moment. Learn more at hgs.cx.LinksConnect with Christian on LinkedInLearn more about Northwestern MutualConnect with Sohaib on LinkedInCheck out HGS

In this episode, hear Olly Belcher, Immediate Past President of the St Edmund Hall Association, in conversation with Jessica Milligan who came up to the Hall in 2023 to read Geography.  Jess is Teddy Hall's current Environment and Ethics Officer and feels that students really do care about the College's green agenda being led so effectively by the Principal and her Senior Leadership Team.  Jess also plays a vital role in College offering other students peer support when needed. Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.

Ashley Harris is an experienced Operations Leader used to working in fast-growing and high-pressure companies. He spent 5 years working at Tesla, where he rose to a management role for European Operations and Logistics. He's currently Director of Operations for Clearview, a pioneering company in the Machine Vision space, where he works with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team to help deliver strategic goals (serving as "Integrator", using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)).In this episode of the First-time Founders Podcast, Ash compares and contrasts the style of Elon Musk, one of the greatest entrepreneurial Visionaries of our time, with a good small business leader, running on EOS. We talk about aligning teams around a Vision; recruiting and managing People; use of Data; understanding Issues at their root; if, when and where Processes are necessary; and quarterly operating rhythms. We explore what it takes as an entrepreneurial leader to really 'put a dent in the universe'!Interested viewers can reach Ash via LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-w-harris/ - and Rob (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/) at Rob@mission-group.co.uk (or to book some free time with Rob, visit https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard).

In this week's episode of the Behind the Stigma Podcast, I speak with members of the Student Advisory Committee from Student Minds, including Aglaya Freccero, Dom Smithies, and Mahbub Alom Shuhag, in light of  University Mental Health Day. We delve into the challenges and lived experiences of students, emphasizing the significance of inclusivity and diversity in mental health policies. We also explore the role of peer support networks, digital interventions, recent initiatives by Student Minds, and personal self-care practices. The aim of the episode was to raise awareness and foster positive change within university communities.About Guests (in alphabetical order)Aglaya Freccero Aglaia is a PhD candidate in the Department of Brain Sciences at Imperial College London and her research focuses on developing novel digital interventions to improve mental health in young people. She is an experienced science communicator and a passionate mental health activist where she uses her lived experience to spread awareness around mental health. Aglaia volunteers at Student Minds as part of the Student Advisory Committee.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aglaia-freccero-b14781155/?originalSubdomain=ukDom SmithiesDom is the Head of Influencing & Communications at Student Minds. He has interest and experience in higher education, mental health, youth engagement and equality & diversity. As the Influencing & Advocacy Lead he is strategically responsible for the organizations' influencing, policy, insights, communication and student engagement work. He's worked with Student Minds for over 6 years focusing on various projects such as the LGBTQ+ students' mental health, Men's Mental Health Project and is now part of the Senior Leadership Team.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dom-smithies/?originalSubdomain=ukMahbub Alom Shuhag. Mahbub currently serves as a Campus Officer at Coventry University London, and he completed his undergraduate degree in Global Business and Management at Coventry. He has established a noteworthy reputation for effectively representing and advocating for students at all levels and has held this responsibility for the past two consecutive years. He also volunteers at Student Minds, along with Aglaia, and myself, as part of the Student Advisory Committee.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahbubalomshuhag/?originalSubdomain=ukStudent Minds Website: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/ Student Space: https://studentspace.org.uk/

In this episode we speak with Alan Cline, Hg's Head of North America, a Partner and a member of Hg's Senior Leadership Team. He leads the firm's activity across the USA and Canada. Alan has a long and impressive track record across leadership, tech investing and operations, having built the Foundation Fund within Vista Equity, following hands on experience as a technology entrepreneur.  He was previously Senior Managing Director, Fund Co-Head at Vista. Hg has over 400 employees across London, Munich, New York, Paris and San Francisco, and a current portfolio of around 52 businesses, worth approximately $135 billion in aggregate enterprise value. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode, click to follow.

What separates a church that's just getting by from one that's thriving and making an impact in people's lives? Strong leadership – and specifically, a strong senior leadership team. My guest on the StrongTeams.com podcast this week is Tony Morgan, founder of the Unstuck Group, an expert on team development and alignment. Tony consults with churches to help get them “unstuck” and move forward into their God-given potential and purpose. He's worked with over 650 churches of all sizes. In this conversation, Tony and I discuss:Why singular leadership falls short and senior teams are essential, especially as a church growsCommon questions churches ask that lead them astray in building their team  The right criteria and questions to use in selecting senior team membersHow a high-functioning senior team should operate and empower those “downstream”Navigating transitions when a current team member may not be the right fit  Executive Summary: Download or Read HereThe UnStuck Group: https://theunstuckgroup.com/Host: Rodney CoxEmail us at information@ministryinsights.comTweet us at @Insights_IntlFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on FacebookThe podcast is a production of Ministry Insights. Visit us at ministryinsights.com.© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

For Jay Vallotton, the turning point in his marriage was learning to connect with his wife through her emotions rather than trying to fix them. Now, Jason urges men to reconsider their approach to emotions, both in marriage and parenting. Tune in as he shares practical advice for repairing mistakes, handling dysregulation in a child, and approaching conversations with the end in mind.     Key Takeaways   To live wholeheartedly means addressing sin, being present, and fulfilling your God-given call instead of allowing fear to shrink you.  Your wife needs to feel seen, known, and heard.  Trust is not built through the absence of mistakes but by how you repair.  The #1 conversation hack is to start with the end in mind.  The right time to instruct and discipline is not when your child is emotionally dysregulated.   Jay Vallotton   Jay Vallotton is the founder of BraveCo, a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Bethel Church, and an overseer of the Bethel Transformation Center. He is passionate about helping people discover their God-given identity, find freedom, and walk out their true calling. Jason lives in Redding, California, with his wife, Lauren, and their five kids and daughter-in-law.    Key Quotes   3:48 - "One of the prayers that David prays is, God, search me, know me, reveal to me what's going on in my life. Which honestly, is such a scary, dangerous prayer. But on the other side, I think that in order to live wholeheartedly we do have to address those areas in our life that aren't whole, that have cracks or have a little bit of brokenness or doubt, and that's a very challenging thing to do. But what that really means is when I come home and my wife confronts me on something and I dismiss her feelings, I'm not living wholeheartedly. When I come home and my kids want to play and I don't want to be present, I'm actually not living wholeheartedly. The practical application of being. The things that you write on your heart, the things that you write on your wrist, the truth, God's truth.. You have to live those out in your day to day life. And there's accountability inside of that." 17:05 - "Trust is not built through the absence of mistakes. Trust is built by how you clean up a mess. Your wife will trust you because she knows you can have a bad moment, you're going to go away, you're going to process through that in a healthy way and come back and give her what you wish you would've given her in the moment. That's more valuable than being able to nail it every time, because we innately know no one's going to nail it every time. But what we don't know is, I trust that you're going to come back and repair what has been damaged. If you can repair what you are messing up, you're adding so much more value than just trying to get it right, perfectly or expecting yourself to. You're not and your wife's not, more importantly, your whole environment, isn't. So, your kids are going to watch you do this process. Your wife's going to watch you do this process, and they're going to follow in this ecosystem that it's okay to fail. It's not okay to hurt each other but it's okay to fail because we can go back and clean up a mess."   Links from Today's Conversation   BraveCo BraveCo Conference 2024 (Redding, California - June 12-14, 2024) 131 | Winning The War Within (Jason Vallotton) 145 | Resilience, Servanthood & Showing Up For Others (Jason Vallotton) Follow Jason on Instagram Dates, Mates and Babies with the Vallottons Podcast Make a Donation to DadAwesome FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS Events   Connect with dadAWESOME   Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618  

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed as an agency owner, wearing too many hats and juggling countless responsibilities?  If so, this episode is your guide to creating a powerful senior leadership team to free up your time and transform your agency.  By listening, you'll learn the crucial insights to build a self-running agency, gain the confidence to delegate responsibilities and promote a culture of shared ownership and accountability within your team.  This episode will be relevant for anyone aspiring to grow their agency because creating a leadership team as soon as you can is a crucial step to start getting responsibilities off your shoulders!  It's time to take the first step towards a more profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable agency. Questions answered in this episode: Q: Why is it crucial to form a senior leadership team for an agency? Q: What are the challenges associated with building a senior leadership team? Q: When is the right time to form a senior leadership team, and who should be part of it? Q: What is the focus of senior leadership team meetings, and how often should they occur? Q: Can you share examples of successful senior leadership team implementations? Quotations "A self-running agency isn't a distant dream, but a tangible goal that begins by building a strong leadership team." - Rob Da Costa "Even if you're a small agency with just two people, you can and you should start forming a leadership team." - Rob Da Costa Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts “I enjoy listening to The Agency Accelerator Podcast. I always learn something from every episode.” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people like you to move towards a Self-Running Agency. How to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Subscribe now! Useful links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about growing your agency in a free copy of my Self-Running Agency BookGet help with growing your agency: The Self-Running Agency Implementation Group Further questions (AskRob): If you've got questions about anything we discussed in this episode, or if you've got questions about anything I've ever discussed on this podcast, head here and I will give you my best answer!

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Welcome to a heartfelt episode where the pillars of the Bethel Redding community, Richard and Libby Gordon, invite you into the sacred space of their lives. In this intimate conversation, the Gordons generously share their personal tales of faith, marriage, and parenting, offering a poignant glimpse into the intricate tapestry of their journey.Rich and Libby open up about their individual paths to faith, providing a rich context for the foundation of their shared spiritual journey. From their South African upbringings to their uniquely personal encounters with the power of the Holy Spirit, their stories converge to form a compelling narrative of faith's transformative power.The episode unfolds with the Gordons delving into the intricacies of their romantic journey, from the initial sparks of dating to the profound commitment of marriage, which grows, sharpens and changes you to the beginnings of trying to build a family.  Listeners are treated to the genuine and relatable aspects of their relationship, exploring the challenges and joys that come with building a life together.The conversation takes a poignant turn as Rich and Libby bravely share their experiences with parenthood, shining a light on the often overlooked struggles of postpartum challenges. The Gordons provide a candid and raw account of navigating through a particularly difficult postpartum season, emphasizing the importance of community support and mental health resources during such trying times.As the Gordons weave their narratives together, the audience gains a profound understanding of the delicate balance required to nurture a flourishing family dynamic while maintaining a deep commitment to faith and community service. Their story is one of resilience, hope, and the unwavering strength found in the bonds of love and partnership.So, join us for an enriching episode as Rich and Libby Gordon invite you into their world, sharing the vulnerabilities and triumphs that have shaped their faith, marriage, and parenting journey. This conversation is not just a glimpse into their lives; it's an inspiring exploration of the transformative power of love, faith, and the enduring commitment to building a life imbued with purpose and divine connection.Richard and Libby Gordon:Both raised in South Africa, having worked in church, academia, and business realms, the Gordons now live in to Redding, CA with their children, Moses and Ella.  They both serve on the Senior Leadership Team at Bethel Church. Libby is devoted to a life of intimacy with God. After a radical encounter with God as a teenager, she entered ministry at nineteen years old. Now she is helping to oversee Bethel's online church expression after years of leading and overseeing in the BSSM and BSSMO realms. Richard's dream is to raise up world-changers and influencers like Daniel who will shape and shift culture, encountering and ushering in the presence of God wherever they go. He comes alive, igniting the potential in people around him and seeing the Glory of God move across the earth! Richard has completed his BSc in Computer Engineering and MA in Electronic Engineering. He has had the privilege of working alongside some of the world's best tech companies and now helps to oversee Bethel Tech and Bethel College.Connect with Lauren:InstagramFacebook Connect with Jason:Jay's InstagramJay's FacebookBraveCo Instagramwww.braveco.org

How do you rebuild a marriage after the harsh sting of infidelity? Jason and Lauren Vallotton interview their dear friends, Ben and Heather Armstrong, who have got some answers that empower couples to opt back in, even after the devastation of broken trust. The Armstrongs offer a heartening and insightful conversation where they candidly share their journey of perseverance and hope, revealing how they found their way back to each other after a painful betrayal. Their story isn't just about surviving infidelity, but about building a brand new, beautiful marriage on the other side.The Armstrongs didn't just come up with a theory on rebuilding their marriage; they lived it. This episode offers a unique blend of their personal narratives and hard-won wisdom. Ben shares candidly about the choices he made that slowly led him down a path of infidelity, and Heather opens up about the emotional rollercoaster she went through upon discovering her husband's affair and the healing process that followed. The importance of mutual ownership, honest communication, and taking responsibility for one's actions — steps that are not only essential for healing but for moving forward — are discussed.--------Heather Armstrong is a gifted photographer and runs a successful photography business. She is also the Local Women's Pastor at Bethel Church, Redding. Ben Armstrong is the Overseer of Prophetic Ministry at Bethel Church, Redding where they both also serve on the Senior Leadership Team. They have three amazing children; Conner, Kira, and Madison. Ben, Heather, and their children are passionate about living the kingdom and bringing the supernatural in their family life and equipping others to do the same. Heather says, “Revival isn't revival until it shows up in our homes!”Look for their book, "I Choose Us," which comes out in late 2024.Heather on InstagramBen on InstagramConnect with Lauren:InstagramFacebook Connect with Jason:Jay's InstagramJay's FacebookBraveCo Instagramwww.braveco.org

Ep. 44 – RX Group Vice President Sarin Bachmann: Taking Luxe to the Next Level RX Group VP Sarin Bachmann shares her experience as a member of senior leadership team at RX, a public company that produces more than 400 events covering 43 sectors in 22 countries. She shines a light on the RX jewelry portfolio that she oversees — one of the few at RX that includes several events like JCK, Luxury and JIS, as well as digital and print media products for the JCK brand — JCKonline.com and JCK Magazine. We talked about: Her recent appearance as a speaker on the stage at the recent UFI Global Congress in Las Vegas where she talked about risk management and her experience with events during hurricane season in Miami, home of JIS How her team was able to achieve an impressive 24% increase in attendance at the JIS Fall Show in October in Miami Beach: Marketing the destination and capitalizing on the bleisure trend Bringing back in person: How she led the team that produced the first show for RX US in March 2021 in the jewelry sector that soared during Covid What's hot in digital in her portfolio: Everything, but especially the launch of a holiday gift guide The theme for the 2024 JCK show at the Venetian in Las Vegas: Love … she revealed What she's looking forward to in 2024: Adding a sustainability summit at JCK, which is on pace to sell out again  Giving back to the industry through the JCK Industry Fund, which has awarded more than $300,000 in grants this year  Our Guest Sarin Block Bachmann, Group Vice President of RX, is a member of RX's Senior Leadership Team and oversees RX's jewelry portfolio including JCK, Luxury, and JIS events along with the digital and print elements of the JCK brand—JCKonline.com and JCK Magazine.  One of RX's largest and most important events globally, JCK has thrived under Bachmann's leadership. Bachmann directly manages JCK while overseeing Event Leaders on both Luxury and JIS and has steered JCK to become an industry leading, award-winning event in the trade show industry, and the most important jewelry buying and educational event globally for the jewelry industry. Luxury, the curated, invitation-only event taking place alongside JCK has also been reimagined under Bachmann's portfolio as the event for the luxury jewelry community.  JCK and Luxury bring over 30,000 industry professionals together, including 18,000+ vetted attendees from over 100 countries and 2,000 exhibitors, ranging from designers, manufacturers, and gemstone wholesalers to packaging companies and technology service providers. The show covers 1.2 million square feet of exhibition space at the iconic Venetian Expo and The Venetian Las Vegas.  Under her leadership in event strategy, planning, execution, sales, attendance, acquisition, marketing, public relations, operations and special events, Bachmann has achieved all-time high ratings for both exhibitor and attendee satisfaction, loyalty and net promotion for both JCK and Luxury, increasing scores between 15 to 20% and over 30 points in NPS overall.  Furthermore, under her strategic and creative direction, JCK has led the way in becoming a top experiential event that attendees not only consider necessary for their business but also eagerly anticipate attending. In the digital realm, Bachmann led the team in bringing JCK to the industry virtually in 2020, with the JCK Virtual show being a pioneer in launching digital offers in light of the pandemic limiting face-to-face events. In March of 2021, Bachmann led the team to bring back the first show for RX US, JIS, and continued to forge the team ahead in bringing back in-person JCK and Luxury events in August as some of the first large scale trade shows returning to face-to-face, all to great success.  New to Bachmann's achievements are leading the JCK team in exceeding pre-pandemic 2019 show levels before most shows, in both sales revenue, attendance, and much higher NPS and customer satisfaction scores, with the 2022 edition marking a milestone year in the event's history and winning Trade Show Executives Gold 100 “Greatest Trade Show” of the year award. This was then followed up under Bachmann's leadership with the 2023 edition continuing to grow to a sold out show floor and increasing attendance once again. As a member of RX's senior leadership team, Bachmann plays a critical role in shaping event leaders across RX US, leading bi-monthly Event Leader meetings where key issues are discussed and best practices are shared across the division leaders.  Bachmann also leads the way with activations and experiences, playing a crucial part of JCK and serving as a model for other B2B events, along with increasing the focus on DE&I in all the industries she serves forging partnerships with key members of diverse groups including the Black in Jewelry Coalition and leading by example at her shows and RX.  Bachmann utilizes her experience in change management by serving as the Executive Sponsor and liaison for the show teams with the digital team during RX's roll out of a new registration system across RX US. Bachmann currently serves on the executive boards of the American Gem Society, Jewelers' Security Alliance, 24 Karat Club of New York, Women's Jewelry Association and UFI Global Congress Advisory, as well as on the GEM Awards committee and chair of the JCK Industry Fund committee.  Ms. Bachmann holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Albany and the prestigious honor of having been invited to participate in the GE Management Development Course. She was also one of a select few to be chosen for the Reed Elsevier Business University.  Her career trajectory began in consulting as a Process Design Consultant with Andersen Consulting (Accenture). She expanded into communications as a Six Sigma certified Master Black Belt for General Electric at NBC and later became the Director of E-Business for NBC's Broadcast and Network Operations Division.  Now serving close to two decades in show management, Bachmann is a well-rounded and well-known professional, highly regarded throughout the jewelry and trade show industries. When she is not achieving record breaking results in the industry, Bachmann is spending time with her husband, visiting her two sons in college, taking a workout class, or relaxing on a beautiful beach. Awards & Accolades for JCK and Luxury under Bachmann's Leadership (Present – 2019): Trade Show Executive – 2023 Gold 100 Grand Award “The Greatest Trade Show” of 2022  RX GLOBAL – Building Business Awards: 2022 Show of the Year  RX USA – Team of the Year Award 2022 Trade Show Executive – 2022 Fastest 50 in all three categories for JCK – Attendance, Exhibitors, Square Feet, and all three shows JCK, Luxury & JIS receiving Fastest 50 Awards AEO Excellence Awards (UK) Short List Finalist for 2022 Best International Show – Americas  Trade Show Executive – 2022 Gold 100 Grand Award “The Show Must Go On” for 2021 event Tradeshow News Network (TSNN) 2022 Comeback Award, Outstanding Attendance for 2021 event Trade Show Executive – Grand Award Gold 100 “Return to Normal” for 2020 event Tradeshow News Network (TSNN) Best of Technology Award for JCK Match program 2019 Podcast Host: Danica Tormohlen  An award-winning journalist who has covered the trade show industry since 1994, Danica Tormohlen is VP of Content for Tarsus Group, which was recently acquired by Informa for $940 million. In her role, she oversees content for Trade Show News Network, Corporate Event News and Exhibit News Now. These leading media brands publish websites, newsletters, social media channels, video, podcasts and online and in-person programming for the trade show, corporate event and exhibition industries. Tormohlen currently serves as a board member for Women in Exhibitions Network North America chapter. She has been a speaker and moderator at major industry events, including the TSNN Awards, IMEX, IAEE, SISO, UFI, ESCA and Large Show Roundtable — to name a few. Thank you to our sponsor!  Zenus What if you could prove your event is working with hard facts and learn how to make it even better? With Zenus's Ethical Vision AI, you can protect your budget and have detailed reporting. Learn how that's all possible at Zenus.AI  

Even after a senior leadership team has been established, it's expected that this team will shift and change as the church grows. In this episode, Tony and Amy explain how your senior leadership meetings should change as your church grows and offer advice for navigating personnel changes on your team. This Episode is Sponsored by Ministry Brands Introducing Ministry Brands' brand new flagship solution, Ministry Brands Amplify: a cutting-edge all-in-one Church Ops solution helping empower healthy churches, connect, engage, and grow their Ministry while boosting member engagement, allowing church staff and volunteers to focus on their calling. Empower your Ministry today with this all-in-one Giving, People, Streaming, App Builder, and Website solution. Learn more. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode319. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

The effectiveness of the senior leadership team impacts every aspect of the ministry. In this episode, Tony and Amy outline the seven key roles of a senior leadership team and offer six tips for empowering your leaders. This Episode is Sponsored by Ministry Brands Introducing Ministry Brands' brand new flagship solution, Ministry Brands Amplify: a cutting-edge all-in-one Church Ops solution helping empower healthy churches, connect, engage, and grow their Ministry while boosting member engagement, allowing church staff and volunteers to focus on their calling. Empower your Ministry today with this all-in-one Giving, People, Streaming, App Builder, and Website solution. Learn more. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode318. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

Ruth and her husband Steve are the Senior Overseers of BSSM Online, and are on the Senior Leadership Team for Bethel Church. Ruth and Steve travel and speak at various churches and organizations, and are passionate about equipping the body of Christ to live naturally supernatural. They have a huge heart for cultivating healthy families, activating leaders and carrying hope.  Ruth is originally from the south of England. Ruth and Steve have three children - Hannah, Jack & Olivia. Ruth has a First-Class Honors Degree in Psychology from the University of Bath, and Steve has a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Anderson University. The Moore's favorite things to do are spend time as a family and they love going on beach holidays. Tune into this episode to hear Ruth share her story of a supernatural healing she received after years of sickness, encountering the love of God, how to respond when jealousy tries to creep in, freedom from striving and more. 

Often when churches are building a senior leadership team, the tendency is to invite team members based on their title or tenure—but the criteria for a healthy and effective senior leadership team goes much deeper than that.  In this episode, Tony and Amy offer practical guidelines and defining questions to help you identify the right leaders for your senior leadership team. This Episode is Sponsored by Ministry Brands Introducing Ministry Brands' brand new flagship solution, Ministry Brands Amplify: a cutting-edge all-in-one Church Ops solution helping empower healthy churches, connect, engage, and grow their Ministry while boosting member engagement, allowing church staff and volunteers to focus on their calling. Empower your Ministry today with this all-in-one Giving, People, Streaming, App Builder, and Website solution. Learn more. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode317. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

Bob Judson served for 34½ years in the military, rising from front-line fast-jet pilot to being a member of the Royal Air Force's Senior Leadership Team and an Air Vice-Marshal. He flew the Jaguar, Phantom, and Typhoon, and had the privilege of displaying the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfires & Hurricanes for 2 years whilst he was the Station Commander of RAF Coningsby. In a military career that saw him shift from being on Quick Reaction Alert as a 21 year old in the Cold War with an atomic bomb on the bottom of his Jaguar, through serving on a German squadron as an exchange pilot when the Berlin wall fell, to being the Director of Joint Warfare in his final role, Bob saw a vast amount of change in the RAF and across the world more generally. He flew 120 operational missions over Iraq and Bosnia-Herzegovina, served in the Pentagon as the Chief of Defence Staff's Liaison Officer, commanded the NATO airbase in Kandahar (25,000 people from more than 20 nations, 170 aircraft and lots of hostile incoming rockets!), and led the MOD support to the London Olympic & Paralympic Games in 2012.Beyond the military, Bob has built a very successful second career in the private sector. Having initially moved to Deloitte as a director in their resilience and crisis management business, he set up his own consulting and leadership development business in 2019.A qualified coach and neuro-linguistic programming practitioner, Bob now focuses mostly on leadership development for private sector clients and, with his Leading 4 Life brand, he runs workshops, facilitates training courses, and coaches individual senior leaders across a range of industries. His recently launched podcast, Leading 4 Life “Stories”, provides a source of leadership tips and experiences from Bob and his guests.Bob went to school at Christ's Hospital, Horsham and has never forgotten the great start in life that the school gave him. For the past 8 years (he finished in July), he has been a non-executive director on the Christ's Hospital Council, which looks after not only the school but also the multi-million £ charitable endowment that enabled them to fund £21 million in bursaries last year, more than 3 times the amount of the next nearest school.Away from the world of work, Bob lives in East Sussex with his wife Saab and their 2 dogs (Shadow & Skye). He is a keen motorcyclist, having taken up riding after leaving the RAF to provide an adrenaline replacement! He also enjoys skiing, scuba diving (especially with sharks) and the occasional round of not very good golf!Bob's top leadership tip is for leaders to remember that they have 2 ears and one mouth and that they should use them in proportion! Too many leaders talk much more than they listen and, consequently, they too often fail to capitalise on much of the value that they could derive from those around them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The people who hold the senior leadership positions of your church are the best chance your church has to achieve the vision and mission God designed your church to accomplish at this moment in time. In this episode, Tony and Amy dive into the importance of developing a healthy and effective senior leadership team on your church staff. This Episode is Sponsored by Ministry Brands Introducing Ministry Brands' brand new flagship solution, Ministry Brands Amplify: a cutting-edge all-in-one Church Ops solution helping empower healthy churches, connect, engage, and grow their Ministry while boosting member engagement, allowing church staff and volunteers to focus on their calling. Empower your Ministry today with this all-in-one Giving, People, Streaming, App Builder, and Website solution. Learn more. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode316. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

Jacqueline and Dan chat with Emily Sit, a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Our Lady of Fatima in Auckland, New Zealand, about the benefits of running Alpha in the parish. Emily reveals how Alpha played a large role in her own relationship with God and how it has helped their church community to move on mission. Read about Our Lady of Fatima parish here: https://meadowbankcatholic.org.nz/  More Resources:  LISTEN to our previous podcast episode   READ Divine Renovation: From a Maintenance to a Missional Path, by Fr. James Mallon   LEARN about COACHING at our website  COME to our featured online event Revival & Renewal: The Eucharist at the Heart of Mission 

Aaron Born is part of the Senior Leadership Team of Victory Church in Atlanta, Georgia. As a leader of the local house church movement, Aaron shares his perspective as to what men are doing great in, how we could improve, and how the generational shift is affecting the church's approach to reaching the lost. From growing up in a Christian home, to being a Marine, to managing a night-club security business, Aaron shares his testimony of how God brought him back to his call-to-ministry with an emphasis on men's ministry. Donate to further the movement of Christ-centered masculinity here.

Welcome back and thank you all for tuning in to the latest and final episode of the Working Within Podcast! In this episode we are joined by Shannon Jones, Chief People Officer for FirstBank. We dive into topics like creating community trust, betting on your leadership skills, and trailblazing from associate to c-suite.  Shannon Jones is the Chief People Officer for FirstBank, and has worked for the bank since June 1997, starting as an intern. Shannon serves on the Bank's Senior Leadership Team and the following internal committees: Black/African American Business Development Group, Strength Through Recognition of Inclusion Diversity and Equity (STRIDE), Investment Advisory, Internal Compensation, Community Reinvestment and Involvement Oversight. Shannon serves on the Board of Directors for the Aurora Public Schools Foundation, The Women's Foundation of Colorado, and the CU Denver Business School Board of Advisors. She also served on the Leadership Advisory Council for the Black Progress in Education Fund and The Dearfield Fund. In October 2015 Shannon was the awardee for the Young Professional of the Year through the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. Please enjoy this meaningful conversation! As always, thank you for tuning in.

Working toward the eight-figure exit is challenging under normal circumstances. However, attempting to drive real and lasting growth is nearly impossible when your senior management team is operating under a silo mentality. When your team is siloed, it can cost you valuable time and resources as you work toward your objectives. So, what can you do to break down the silos that stand in your way, as an RIA? In this episode, I discuss the hazards a silo mentality presents to your firm. I also outline eight ways you can tear down the informational and collaborative barriers within your firm. As you work toward your eight-figure exit, ensuring that your organization's leadership is united toward the same vision is imperative. However, don't check out just because you're not a financial advisor. This information could be applied to any business!   This week on The Financially Simple Podcast:  (2:33) What is the Silo Mentality? (3:26) The Issues That Create a Siloed Management Team & Their Consequences (6:39) Cross-Functional Projects (8:30) Team-Building Exercises (9:12) Collaborative Decision-Making (9:54) Incorporate Shared Goals & Incentives (10:47) Cultivate a Culture of Open Communication (12:30) Knowledge Sharing Events (12:41) Continuous Improvement & Required Reading (14:06) Remind Your Senior Management That Their Team Mirrors Their Behavior   Our Favorite Quotes: "Silo builds the wall in people's minds and creates the barriers in organizations' hearts." Pearl Zhu    About The Financially Simple Podcast    If you are looking for a podcast that speaks directly to the challenges and puzzles of running a business, you've come to the right place. The Financially Simple podcast was built for you. With over 400 episodes and counting, our host Justin Goodbread covers a broad range of topics, from starting a small business, to prepping it for sale, to growing your personal wealth. Justin's combination of analytical skills, tough love, and a healthy dose of experience delivers practical ideas that will benefit business builders at every stage of their business journey.     If you have questions, or comments for Justin, submit those at: https://financiallysimple.com/ask-justin/    Connect with Justin: Financially Simple newsletter  Facebook  LinkedIn  Twitter    Subscribe Here: Apple Podcast  Spotify  Google Podcast  iHeart Radio  Stitcher    Let us know your thoughts about the show - please leave a review on iTunes to help others discover the podcast.    Financially Simple is a division of WealthSource Partners, LLC (“WSP”), which offers investment advisory and financial planning services. All investing involves risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Business planning services offered by WealthSource Business Advisors, LLC (“WBA”).    This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast's guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WBA, WSP or their affiliates or representatives. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WBA, WSP or their representatives, the podcast's hosts or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as legal or accounting advice or as personalized advice of any nature. Listeners should conduct their own review of any statements made or strategies discussed and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own circumstances. 

What gets you into the room doesn't always keep you there. Hayley Braun, member of the Senior Leadership Team of Bethel Church, and an Overseer of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, and Pastors Banning Liebscher and Jennifer Toledo discuss the unique challenges that women face in ministerial leadership, and the value of maintaining a posture of humility in the midst of a multi generational context. You must know what the mandate of God is for your church and organization, and why you do what you do. For more from Hayley Braun, visit https://hayleybraun.com/ & https://checkingyourvitals.com/ Listen to the audio! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/67omsen4vjLElbCvLT3e1u Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pastors-podcast/id1555165535 Learn more & apply now to the Jesus Culture School of Leadership: https://leadership.jesuscultureschool.com/ Want early access to Pastors Conference 2024 tickets? https://jesusculture.com/events/pc24/ Check out other podcasts in our network: https://jesusculture.com/podcasts/ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcpodcastnetwork/

Thanks for joining this week's unSeminary podcast. We're talking with Kasey Husen, the Executive Director of Communicatons and Events at Crossroads Christian Church in Corona, California. Kasey talks with us about the importance of having a Communications Director at the senior leadership level at your church. Beyond branding and marketing, Kasey shares how they can […]

Attention all architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals! Are you struggling to scale your business? Look no further than the Building Scale podcast. Our latest episode features an insightful interview with Meg Tidd, CEO of VIP Structures, who shares her unique approach to bringing design and construction together under one roof. With a focus on people, process, and technology, Meg, Justin, and Will discuss the importance of aligning with partners who share your beliefs, creating long-term job opportunities for underserved communities, and taking care of oneself first. Meg also emphasizes the need for small intentional changes that can have a profound impact on the community and the environment. With COVID-19 forcing companies to adapt, Meg shares her experience transitioning to a work-from-home model and the challenges of scaling a business while prioritizing operations and infrastructure. Don't miss out on the valuable insights shared in this episode.Tune into the Building Scale podcast and start scaling your business today!- The Building Scale podcast focuses on how successful AEC companies scale their businesses using people, process, and technology.- The podcast features an interview with Meg Tidd, the CEO of VIP Structures, which offers a unique approach to building by bringing design and construction together under one roof.- VIP Structures aims to bring an owner's perspective to projects and make suggestions to clients and is committed to giving back to the community through volunteering and donations.- The company is focusing on creating long-term job opportunities for minorities, women-owned services, able veteran companies, startup companies, and other companies that they want to mentor.- The podcast discusses the importance of paying attention to the whole person, rather than just focusing on business growth, and making small intentional decisions on design projects that have a profound impact on the community.- Meg emphasizes the need for cost-effective and efficient tweaks that can significantly impact the surrounding community and the importance of celebrating differences in companies and individuals.- The podcast also discusses the challenges of scaling a business and hitting a ceiling when sales are prioritized over operations and infrastructure, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a business, and the transition to working from home.- The importance of investing in people and leveraging technology is emphasized, as well as the need for a more cohesive approach in the building industry.- The podcast also explores the concept of scale and its importance in various aspects of life, emphasizing the significance of identifying the right solution for a particular problem or situation. Connect with Meg - Website - https://www.vipstructures.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/megtidd/Email - mtidd@vipstructures.comConnect with the Justin & Will -Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration - Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migrationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigrationYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration

Holding a Business Degree with an emphasis in marketing I worked in the corporate world for the first 15 years after graduating. It was at the end of those 15 years that I had the clear call of God on my life to enter vocational ministry and plant a church. So I quit my six-figure business career, the Senior Leadership Team of a $200M national healthcare company, and gave up my corner office. I burned the ships! I enrolled in Talbot Theological Seminary and graduated two years later. After graduating I planted a non-denominational Bible teaching church in 2006. I have watched it grow from 25 people in a backyard to celebrate Easter each year with over 5000 people, a permanent campus, and a multi-staff of over 70. My wife, Stacey, and I have been married for 34 years, have 3 married kids, and 2 grandkids. We still love each other and we love our church. My life story is the story of God's grace. Now I want to share some of the grace with other Lead Pastors.

Holding a Business Degree with an emphasis in marketing I worked in the corporate world for the first 15 years after graduating. It was at the end of those 15 years that I had the clear call of God on my life to enter vocational ministry and plant a church. So I quit my six-figure business career, the Senior Leadership Team of a $200M national healthcare company, and gave up my corner office. I burned the ships! I enrolled in Talbot Theological Seminary and graduated two years later. After graduating I planted a non-denominational Bible teaching church in 2006. I have watched it grow from 25 people in a backyard to celebrate Easter each year with over 5000 people, a permanent campus, and a multi-staff of over 70. My wife, Stacey, and I have been married for 34 years, have 3 married kids, and 2 grandkids. We still love each other and we love our church. My life story is the story of God's grace. Now I want to share some of the grace with other Lead Pastors.

In this introductory episode, Jason and Lauren share a little about themselves and why they've started this podcast. Married for nearly 12 years, the Vallottons have a complex combination of relational dynamics. Divorce, remarriage, blended family, adult children, and babies are all a part of the story. They're both pastors and leaders at Bethel Church in Redding, California where Jason serves on the Senior Leadership Team, oversees the counseling department, and runs a men's ministry called BraveCo. Lauren is focussing on the babies in this season but also serves on the Senior Leadership Team at Bethel. The genesis of "Dates, Mates & Babies with the Vallottons" was birthed out of their journey of leading themselves and others through the ups and downs of life in pursuit of the highest level of relational fulfillment and health. Jason and Lauren believe that as humans, we're created in the image of God, designed to live in family and community, but learning to thrive in these contexts is learned rather than innate. They're excited to unpack subjects of relational health, relatable stories from their own journey, interviews with experts, and series on relational topics of interest. If you want to learn about dating, marriage, raising kids, journeying through infertility, blending families or a variety of other subjects, subscribe and stay connected!Connect with Lauren:InstagramFacebook Connect with Jason:Jay's InstagramJay's FacebookBraveCo Instagramwww.braveco.org