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What makes a hard conversation so hard?Sometimes it's what we need to say. Sometimes it's what we're afraid we'll hear. And sometimes it's the story we've already told ourselves about what will happen if we speak honestly.In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, I'm joined by Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge and author of Talk with Trust: How to Own Feedback, Spark Growth, and Build Stronger Teams.And we begin the conversation a little differently—with three deep breaths.It's a practice Kerry uses with her own team to help people become more present before stepping into the work ahead. And it turns out to be a fitting way to begin a conversation about feedback, trust, emotional reactions, and the courage it takes to say what needs to be said. Kerry shares her SHARES model for approaching difficult conversations with greater clarity, curiosity, and intention. We explore why trust is at the heart of meaningful feedback, why being direct and being kind aren't opposites, and why we're responsible for how we show up in a conversation—but not for controlling the other person's response. We also talk about what happens when we're on the receiving end of feedback.Kerry shares a painful experience when someone close to her told her she was “erratic” and difficult to work for. Her first reaction was anger. She wanted to defend herself. Instead, she gave herself time and eventually asked a powerful question:What can I own in this feedback?That question helped her separate the way the feedback was delivered from what might still be useful for her to hear. I share a difficult feedback experience from my own corporate career, and together Kerry and I look at what might have changed if curiosity had been part of that conversation.Throughout our discussion, we return to the power of the pause—giving ourselves space when we're triggered rather than immediately defending, explaining, or reacting. Kerry challenges us to consider:Am I trying to be right—or accurate?Right—or curious?Right—or influential? Because hard conversations aren't just workplace conversations. These skills matter with our partners, our children, our friends, our neighbors—and anyone with whom we want to build trust.In this episode, we explore:Why trust is at the heart of giving and receiving feedbackKerry's SHARES framework for hard conversationsWhy clarity and kindness belong togetherThe difference between describing behavior and judging someone personallyWhat defensiveness may be trying to protectWhy curiosity can change the direction of a difficult conversationHow taking a pause can help us respond rather than reactWhat we are—and aren't—responsible for in another person's reactionThe often-overlooked consequences of not having the conversationWhy feedback can still contain something useful even when it isn't delivered wellAbout Kerry SigginsIn 2023, Kerry was named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year and Colorado CEO of the Year. She is a speaker, podcast host, and contributor to Forbes and Entrepreneur. She is the author of The Ownership Mindset: A Handbook for Transforming Your Life and Leadership and Talk with Trust: How to Own Feedback, Spark Growth, and Build Stronger Teams.Connect with KerryWebsite: kerrysiggins.comLinkedIn: Kerry SigginsYouTube: Kerry SigginsPodcast: The Kerry Siggins PodcastBooks: The Ownership Mindset and Talk with TrustConnect with Girl, Take the Lead!Website: girltaketheleadpod.comYouTube: Girl, Take the Lead!LinkedIn: Yolanda “Yo” CannyInstagram: @girltaketheleadpodFacebook: Girl, Take the Lead!Pinterest: Girl, Take the Lead!Listen to Girl, Take the Lead! wherever you enjoy podcasts.A question to considerIs there a conversation you've been avoiding—and what might be the cost of not having it?

Women Leaders Psychological Safety: How Kerry Siggins Turned "You're Erratic" Into Her Best Leadership Lesson Last updated: September 3, 2026 Trusted by leaders at Stanford University, Ernst & Young, Autodesk, MGM Grand Resorts, and Farmers Insurance Executive Summary: The word that stung most in StoneAge CEO Kerry Siggins' toughest feedback moment was the word that was true. Here's her litmus test for real feedback, how she builds psychological safety without losing accountability, and how women leaders navigate the double bind. Quick Takeaways: If feedback "stings," there's probably truth in it worth examining Psychological safety and accountability aren't opposites — done right, they build each other The double bind is real: women who are direct risk being called aggressive Influence matters more than being right — and it changes how feedback lands U.S. employee engagement hit a decade-low of 31% in early 2026 Jump to:The Feedback Story · Spotting Valid Feedback ·Safety vs. Accountability · The Double Bind ·Action Plan · FAQ As an executive leadership coach with over 30 years of experience (MA, MFT, PCC) working with Fortune 50–1000 companies, I've watched brilliant women leaders freeze in two different ways: some can't tell which feedback to take seriously and which to release, and others have been burned so badly by being called "too direct" that they've gone quiet. Both patterns erode psychological safety — theirs, and their team's. This is Part Two of my conversation with Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge and author of Talk With Trust: How to Own Feedback, Spark Growth, and Build Stronger Teams. In Part One, we walked through her SHARES framework for difficult conversations. Here, we go deeper into the moment that started it all — the day a trusted colleague told her she was "erratic" — and what she's learned since about telling real feedback from noise, building psychological safety without losing accountability, and the double bind that so many women leaders still navigate every day. The Feedback That Almost Cost Kerry Siggins Her COO — And Changed Her Leadership Kerry had spent a year having what she thought were deep, honest conversations with her COO. Then, in a discussion about his role and growth path, it came out all at once: "You think you're this inspiring CEO who disrupts the industry, but really what you are is erratic, and you're really hard to work for. You're the problem." Kerry's first instinct was to fire him. She paused instead — because, as she told me, "I don't want to react in the moment." That pause is the whole story. Kerry went home, sat with the feedback, and asked herself a simple question: what's true about this? She landed on one word — erratic — and traced it back to something real: her fast pace and love of new ideas could look, from the outside, like constant direction-changing. She decided, in that moment, to become a "cool, calm, and collected, unflappable leader." It changed how she led. It also cost her the relationship — the way the feedback was delivered damaged the trust between them beyond repair, and her COO eventually left the company. Both things were true at once: the feedback was a gift, and the delivery broke something. That tension is exactly why psychological safety matters — not as comfort, but as the structure that lets hard truths get said before they explode. How to Tell Valid Feedback From Noise Kerry's litmus test is disarmingly simple: if it stings, there's probably some truth to it. She described being called "disingenuous" by someone recently and letting it go completely — because it didn't sting. She knows who she is on that dimension. But "erratic" stung, because some part of her recognized it. That sting is data. The follow-up question matters just as much: is this feedback about who I am, or about someone else's perception and unmet need? "Just because something hits your identity," Kerry said, "doesn't mean that person is right or wrong — it just means they're seeing things differently." Her advice for women leaders receiving feedback that challenges their identity: get curious, ask for examples, and then decide. "Do you want to be right, or do you want to be accurate?" Accuracy requires asking questions. Being right just requires defending your position. She also named something every leader has lived: most of what reaches you has already been filtered. The brain can only process a tiny fraction of available information, and the person giving you feedback is filtering it further through their own fear of your reaction. The fix is direct: ask "what are you not saying right now?" and genuinely invite the rest. Psychological Safety vs. Accountability: Why They're Not Opposites Most leaders treat psychological safety and accountability as a tradeoff — soft versus firm, safe versus serious. Kerry rejects that framing entirely. "There can be accountability in how you're addressing any kind of challenge through dialogue," she said. Her practice: after a hard conversation, put recurring check-ins on the calendar — not as a punishment, but as a standing space to talk about progress, struggles, and wins. "My manager really cares about me" and "I'm being held accountable" become the same sentence, not opposite ones. Accountability only becomes destructive to psychological safety when it's used as a weapon instead of a rhythm. This is the same territory I mapped out recently in a LinkedIn post on the three pillars of trust — and two of them apply directly here. Trust isn't built in one big moment. It's built in the small moments people learn they can count on you. — Sabrina Braham, MA, MFT, PCC Authenticity breaks when a leader hides a mistake to protect their image instead of admitting when they're wrong — exactly what Kerry avoided by sitting with "erratic" instead of dismissing it. And reliability breaks when accountability only shows up when something goes wrong instead of on a consistent rhythm — which is precisely why Kerry's recurring check-ins work: the consistency itself is what makes accountability feel like care instead of a threat. The Double Bind: When Direct Reads as Aggressive I asked Kerry directly: women leaders often face a double bind — direct enough to be respected reads as aggressive; warm enough to be liked reads as weak. How do you navigate it? Her answer came from experience: a fellow board member once told her, in front of a long-time customer, that she was "aggressive" and an "overachiever" — framed as a flaw. "There's no way he would have ever said that to a man," she said. This isn't just anecdote. New 2026 research out of INSEAD confirms the bind is still fully intact: promotion-focused language — bold, action-oriented, opportunity-framed — tends to clash with gendered expectations for women leaders, while prevention-focused, risk-aware language can reinforce perceptions of low competence, a tension that gets sharper under crisis or high pressure. Separate research on women serving as corporate board directors found something even more troubling: the constant work of switching between "warmth" tactics and "competence" tactics to avoid backlash is itself a driver of the disproportionate burnout many women in leadership report — the double bind isn't just unfair, it's exhausting in a measurable way. Kerry's shift wasn't to soften herself — it was to change what she was optimizing for. "I changed my perspective: do I want to be right, or do I want to influence?" When someone in a meeting takes her idea and repeats it as their own, she no longer takes it personally. "That's a great idea, let's build on that" gets her further than proving the idea was hers first. Influence, not being right, became her north star — and it's a reframe available to any woman leader caught in the double bind. You don't have to shrink to be trusted. The FREE Leading Before You're Ready Playbook gives you language and a framework for navigating exactly this — leading with directness and building the trust that gets you promoted. GET THE FREE PLAYBOOK  Implement This Week: Building Psychological Safety Without Losing Accountability (10 minutes) Recall the last piece of feedback that stung. Write down exactly why it stung — what did it touch that you believe about yourself? (15 minutes) Separate what's accurate from what's someone else's unmet expectation. Ask: is this something I need to work on, or a relationship I need to manage? (5 minutes) Identify one relationship where you suspect you're only getting filtered information. Plan to ask directly: "What are you not telling me?" (20 minutes) Put one recurring check-in on the calendar with a direct report — framed around progress and support, not correction. (This week) Bring one piece of feedback to your own team: "I'm working on X, and I'd love one honest thing I could do better." Modeling receptivity is the fastest way to build a feedback culture. (Ongoing) The next time you're told you're "too direct," ask for a specific example before deciding whether to change anything. Success metric: you leave with clarity, not just a feeling. Common Mistakes Leaders Make With Feedback and Safety Treating every sting as truth. Not all feedback that hurts is accurate — some reflects the other person's ego or fear, not your reality. Examine it before you internalize it. Defending instead of asking. Over-explaining your intentions in the moment shuts down the other person's willingness to keep talking, even if it doesn't feel defensive to you. Using accountability as punishment. If check-ins only happen when something goes wrong, people stop seeing them as safe — and stop bringing you the truth early. Softening yourself to avoid the double bind. Shrinking your directness doesn't resolve the bind — it just trades one cost for another, and the research suggests the constant self-regulation itself carries a burnout cost. Shift toward influence instead of retreat. Reading body language as neutral....

Why can our own patterns be so difficult to see?You might think repetition would make them obvious. But what if repetition does the opposite—making our patterns feel so familiar that we stop noticing them?In this Sound Bite (12:56), Yo reflects on her recent conversation with Broadway actress, author, and success coach Leslie Becker about limiting beliefs and Leslie's Gotcha Exercise.That conversation led Yo to wonder about the patterns that keep showing up in our lives.Maybe we keep taking responsibility for everything.Maybe we avoid asking for help.Maybe we say yes and then feel resentful.Maybe we become defensive when someone questions us.Each individual experience may have a perfectly reasonable explanation. But what happens when we stop looking at them separately and ask:What keeps repeating here?Yo explores how a recurring pattern may point us toward beliefs we haven't recognized yet—and how those beliefs and patterns can begin reinforcing one another.If I believe I have to take care of everything myself, I may not ask for help.Then I end up taking care of everything myself.And suddenly I have more evidence for the belief:See? I knew I couldn't depend on anyone.Round and round we go.In This Sound Bite:Why repetition can actually make our patterns harder to seeHow the circumstances can change while our roles, reactions, or emotions remain familiarThe question: Who do I keep becoming when this happens?Why finding the belief underneath a pattern can take some diggingHow Yo uses journaling to move beneath the explanation or story she already knowsByron Katie's invitation to question what we believe: Is it true?How beliefs and patterns may reinforce one anotherWhy recognizing a pattern doesn't mean we've changed itHow awareness can create enough space for a different choiceWhy compassionate curiosity may be more useful than judgmentThe quieter bravery involved in looking honestly at ourselvesAs Yo reflects:We can't question a belief we haven't found.And we can't change a pattern we can't see.Maybe the first step isn't asking ourselves what we need to change.Maybe it's simply becoming curious about what keeps showing up.A Question to Consider:What keeps repeating in your life—and what might it be asking you to see?Coming Next on Girl, Take the Lead!Yo's next guest is Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge and author of Talk with Trust: How to Own Feedback, Spark Growth, and Build Stronger Teams.Kerry and Yo explore feedback, trust, difficult conversations, and the courage it takes not only to say what needs to be said—but to hear it.Kerry also shares her SHARES model for navigating difficult conversations, while she and Yo consider another kind of pattern worth noticing:What happens inside us when feedback makes us defensive?Can we notice the reaction, pause, and stay in the conversation rather than protect ourselves from what we're hearing?Until then, remember:Leadership takes bravery—and sometimes bravery begins with seeing the patterns we've learned not to see.

Last updated: August 27, 2026 Trusted by leaders at Stanford University, Ernst & Young, Autodesk, MGM Grand Resorts, and Farmers Insurance Executive Summary: Most women leaders avoid difficult conversations to protect relationships — and that avoidance is what actually destroys trust. StoneAge CEO Kerry Siggins built the six-step SHARES framework after a piece of brutal feedback changed her leadership. Here's exactly how it works. Quick Takeaways: Difficult conversations delayed almost always get harder, not easier, over time The SHARES framework has six steps you can prepare in under ten minutes Organizations with regular feedback see 14.9% lower turnover rates Wanting to "be right" is the single biggest killer of workplace trust Feedback without a credible next step leaves people hopeless, not motivated Jump to: Why It Happens · The SHARES Framework · Examples · Action Plan · FAQ As an executive leadership coach with over 30 years of experience (MA, MFT, PCC) working with Fortune 50–1000 companies, I hear the same confession from brilliant, accomplished women leaders almost every week: "I know I need to have this conversation. I just keep putting it off." If you've been carrying a difficult conversation you haven't had yet — with a direct report, a peer, a boss, even a spouse — you are in very good company, and it is costing you more than you think. On this episode of the Women's Leadership Success Podcast, I sat down with Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge (an employee-owned manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment) and author of the new book Talk With Trust: How to Own Feedback, Spark Growth, and Build Stronger Teams. Kerry built her career on hard conversations — including one that nearly ended her leadership before it began. What she learned from it became the SHARES framework, a six-step system for women leaders navigating difficult conversations without torching the relationship in the process. Take the 2-minute survey at WomensLeadershipSuccess.com/survey Why Women Leaders Avoid Difficult Conversations — And What It Actually Costs Nobody avoids a hard conversation because they're lazy. Women leaders avoid difficult conversations because they're afraid of the consequence: a damaged relationship, an angry reaction, a reputation for being "too much." As Kerry put it on the show, "We're all not having a conversation that we know we need to have because we're afraid of the consequences." The problem is that the consequence of silence is almost always worse than the consequence of speaking. The research backs this up. Recent workplace data shows organizations with regular employee feedback see 14.9% lower turnover, while highly engaged teams — the kind built through honest dialogue — report 21% greater profitability (Careertrainer.ai, 2026). On the trust side, the numbers are sobering: employer trust fell to 76% in the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, and a 21-point gap now separates how much executives trust their organizations (91%) versus how much individual contributors do (70%). Every unspoken conversation widens that gap. Kerry's own turning point came from a conversation she didn't get to control. Her COO — her right-hand operational partner — had been quietly building resentment for a year. It came out in a blowup: "You think you're this inspiring CEO who disrupts the industry, but really what you are is erratic, and you're really hard to work for." Kerry's instinct was to fire him on the spot. Instead, she went home and sat with it. That single piece of painful, poorly-delivered feedback became the foundation for Talk With Trust — and for the SHARES framework she now teaches leaders everywhere. Your team is asking themselves this question constantly, whether they say it out loud or not: can I trust you? I broke this down recently on LinkedIn into three pillars — and it's the exact groundwork that makes a framework like SHARES actually work, instead of just sounding good on paper. Trust isn't built in one big moment. It's built in the small moments people learn they can count on you. — Sabrina Braham, MA, MFT, PCC Notice how closely this maps to what goes wrong in most difficult conversations. Performance trust breaks when someone overpromises or makes excuses instead of owning a miss. Authenticity trust breaks when someone says what people want to hear instead of what's true, or hides a mistake to protect their image — the exact trap Kerry's "articulate your experience" step is built to avoid. And reliability trust breaks when standards shift with someone's mood, or follow-through only happens when it's convenient — which is precisely why the SHARES framework's final step, endorsing a path forward, matters so much: a plan you don't follow through on costs you more trust than no plan at all. This is the same shift Kerry made the day she got called "erratic" — she stopped waiting to feel ready to lead differently and just did it. The SHARES Framework: Six Steps for Difficult Conversations That Build Trust SHARES is a simple, repeatable system women leaders can use to prepare for any hard conversation — a performance issue, a peer conflict, a hard truth with a boss, even a conversation with a spouse. Each letter is a step you move through, in order. S — Specify Your Ideal Outcome Before you say a word, get clear on what you actually want from this conversation. Not "to be right" — an actual outcome. "I want to keep this relationship strong. I want to see behavior change. I want this to build trust, not break it." Kerry's insight: most difficult conversations go sideways because neither person has named the outcome they're going for. Stating it out loud — even to yourself — changes everything that follows. H — Have Your Facts and Feelings Ready Facts alone feel cold and clinical. Feelings alone feel like an ambush. You need both: the observable behavior ("you were late to this meeting") and the impact it had ("we waited, and had to repeat ourselves for you, which was frustrating for the team"). Preparing both in advance also does something else important — it gives you time to calm down before you walk into the room. A — Articulate Your Experience This is the step Kerry calls her favorite, because it's the one most leaders get subtly wrong. "I feel like you don't respect me" still sounds like a judgment wearing an I-statement disguise. Articulating your experience instead sounds like: "I'd like to share my experience of this situation. The story I'm telling myself is that you don't respect me — and I want to check whether that's accurate. What was your experience?" Owning your perspective as a perspective, not a verdict, opens the door instead of slamming it. R — Reflect With Questions and Dialogue The goal of any difficult conversation isn't to be right — it's to be accurate. And the only way to get accurate is to ask questions and actually stay in dialogue. Kerry shared a story of giving tough feedback to an employee who wasn't a direct report. Rather than delivering a verdict, she asked what was going on. What she learned changed the entire conversation — from correction to genuine understanding, without letting go of accountability. E — Endorse a Path Forward Feedback without a credible next step doesn't motivate people — it leaves them hopeless. Kerry described a boss early in her career who told her she wasn't getting in front of decision-makers and to "come back with a plan." She didn't know how to fix it and didn't feel safe saying so. She eventually quit. Now she builds the path forward together with the other person: What are you trying? What's working? What isn't? That collaborative plan is what turns feedback into change — and what creates real accountability without punishment. S — Stay Emotionally Grounded People tend to mirror the emotional energy in the room. If you walk in braced and defensive, you'll get braced and defensive back. Kerry's practice: feel your feet on the floor, take a breath, and become "the mirror that calms people down" rather than the one that escalates them. Staying grounded doesn't mean suppressing emotion in the other person — it means giving them room to have their reaction without matching it. SHARES in Practice: Three Real Application Examples The promotion conversation. A director wants to raise her hand for a VP role but suspects her boss has reservations. Using SHARES, she opens with her outcome ("I want clarity on what would make me ready for this role"), shares the facts of her track record alongside how the uncertainty has felt, then asks reflective questions instead of defending her resume — walking out with an actual development plan instead of vague reassurance. The peer conflict. Two directors keep clashing in cross-functional meetings. Instead of escalating to their shared VP, one initiates a SHARES conversation: names the outcome (a working relationship that doesn't derail meetings), articulates her experience without accusation, and asks what's driving the friction from the other side. They leave with a path forward neither would have found by avoiding the topic. The marriage parallel. As I shared with Kerry on the show, this isn't only a workplace tool. Simply naming the outcome you want at the start of a hard conversation with a spouse — "I want us to leave this in a better place" — changes the entire trajectory before either person says another word. You don't have to figure this out alone. The FREE Leading Before You're Ready Playbook gives you the exact framework to walk into your next leadership conversation — or your next promotion case — with real confidence, even before you feel ready for it. GET THE FREE PLAYBOOK Implement This Week: Your SHARES Action Plan (15 minutes) Name the one difficult conversation you've been postponing. Write down the consequence you're avoiding by not having it — and the consequence of continuing to avoid it. (10 minutes) Write your S: specify the outcome you actually want....

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly and Scott sit down with Dave Raley, Founder of the Center for Sustainable Giving. Dave spent 18 years in fundraising and marketing before founding the Center, driven by a belief that sustainable, recurring funding should be accessible to every nonprofit, not just the largest ones.You'll hear about:• Why a flat recurring giving program is often a visibility problem, not a donor problem, and what to look at first• How the first 30 days after a first gift is the most important window to invite donors into recurring giving• Why an invitation to recurring giving is really an invitation to donor identity, and how that reframe changes your messaging approach• Specific ways to upgrade recurring donors beyond just asking for a higher dollar amount, including gift type, additional appeals, and legacy conversations• How to make recurring donors feel genuinely recognized without a large budget or a complicated new workflow• Where nonprofit fundraising technology is furthest behind the subscription economy, and what closing that gap actually looks likeLinks from the episode:* Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draley/* Learn more about the Center for Sustainable Giving: https://www.sustainablegiving.org/* Download the Sustainable Giving Growth Blueprint: https://www.sustainablegiving.org/blueprint* See the Recurring Giving Upgrade feature in Virtuous Raise: Recurring Upgrades With One LinkLooking for technology that helps you build deeper donor relationships with less work from your team? Learn more at virtuous.org.

KeywordsWheeling, destination marketing, Capitol Theater, economic development, community engagement, tourism, personal growth, leadership, podcastSummaryIn this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, hosts Shaye Pentino andOlivia Litmandiscuss the evolution of Wheeling, West Virginia, focusing on Olivia's role as the marketing director forVisit Wheeling. They explore the impact of the Capitol Theater purchase on the community, the challenges faced during economic downturns, and the importance of mindset and personal growth in navigating these changes. Olivia shares insights from her 17 years in the industry, emphasizing the need for community engagement and the positive developments in Wheeling's tourism and cultural landscape.TakeawaysOlivia has been the marketing director for Visit Wheeling for 17 years.The Capitol Theater purchase was a significant turning point for Wheeling.Economic development is crucial for community growth and engagement.Wheeling is often seen negatively by its residents, but it has much to offer visitors.The city has seen a resurgence in tourism and community pride.COVID-19 presented challenges but also opened new opportunities for growth.Mindset plays a vital role in personal and professional development.Leadership West Virginia helped Olivia connect with others and grow professionally.Community events are essential for fostering a sense of belonging.Wheeling's history and culture are key to its identity and future.Sound Bites"We started really shifting and it was around 2009""We bought the Capitol Theater and that is unheard of""We were very fortunate in the state of West Virginia""Wheeling is our own worst enemy""We have a lot of things to be thankful for here""I always hear it's so funny""It was very eye-opening"Chapters00:00Introduction and Guest Introduction01:57Olivia's Role in Destination Marketing06:05The Impact of the Capitol Theater Purchase11:58Economic Development and Community Engagement18:02Challenges and Opportunities in Wheeling23:53Mindset and Personal Growth30:12Conclusion and Future Outlook

KeywordsWheeling, destination marketing, Capitol Theater, economic development, community engagement, tourism, personal growth, leadership, podcastSummaryIn this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, hosts Shaye Pentino andOlivia Litmandiscuss the evolution of Wheeling, West Virginia, focusing on Olivia's role as the marketing director forVisit Wheeling. They explore the impact of the Capitol Theater purchase on the community, the challenges faced during economic downturns, and the importance of mindset and personal growth in navigating these changes. Olivia shares insights from her 17 years in the industry, emphasizing the need for community engagement and the positive developments in Wheeling's tourism and cultural landscape.TakeawaysOlivia has been the marketing director for Visit Wheeling for 17 years.The Capitol Theater purchase was a significant turning point for Wheeling.Economic development is crucial for community growth and engagement.Wheeling is often seen negatively by its residents, but it has much to offer visitors.The city has seen a resurgence in tourism and community pride.COVID-19 presented challenges but also opened new opportunities for growth.Mindset plays a vital role in personal and professional development.Leadership West Virginia helped Olivia connect with others and grow professionally.Community events are essential for fostering a sense of belonging.Wheeling's history and culture are key to its identity and future.Sound Bites"We started really shifting and it was around 2009""We bought the Capitol Theater and that is unheard of""We were very fortunate in the state of West Virginia""Wheeling is our own worst enemy""We have a lot of things to be thankful for here""I always hear it's so funny""It was very eye-opening"Chapters00:00Introduction and Guest Introduction01:57Olivia's Role in Destination Marketing06:05The Impact of the Capitol Theater Purchase11:58Economic Development and Community Engagement18:02Challenges and Opportunities in Wheeling23:53Mindset and Personal Growth30:12Conclusion and Future Outlook

Feeling stuck in your business or personal life? You're not alone—but staying stuck isn't an option. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex shares practical strategies to break free from stagnation and reignite your growth. Whether you're hitting a plateau in your business, feeling uninspired, or unsure of your next move, this episode will give you the tools to spark momentum and level up.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How to Recognize Stagnation Early – Understand the signs of stagnation and why acknowledging it is the first step toward growth.Shifting Your Perspective for New Growth – Learn how to challenge old routines and adopt fresh strategies that drive results.Taking Bold, Decisive Action – Discover why stagnation thrives on hesitation and how bold action can reignite progress.

Hem is an accomplished investment, board and executive management leader with two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, venture capital & private equity investor, board professional, investment banker, general management executive as well as a researcher. He was recognized as a Top 25 Founder's Choice VC in 2023, an Emerging 50 VC in 2022 and as San Diego's 500 Most Influential People in 2021.Hem's passion lies in helping founders as an active investor by “rolling-up his sleeves” to create and executive 360⁰ strategies to maximize outcomes. His industry experience spans diverse industries, including software & technology services, healthcare, consumer, financial services, property & casualty insurance, food manufacturing, industrials, transportation, hospitality & restaurants, education tech, sports tech, beauty tech, legal tech and digital marketing. Hem currently serves as the Founder & Managing Partner of Spark Growth Ventures, an early to mid stage technology venture capital firm with a Pan American focus. Previously, he was the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of ClearVision Equity Partners (a boutique VC firm), a 2x Interim CEO of emerging healthcare companies, an executive of a KKR Private Equity portfolio company, an investment banker on Wall Street as well as a functional leader in multiple Fortune 500 companies in the US.Hem has also served on over 25 startup and social enterprise boards across the US and is heavily involved with several prominent incubators and accelerators in Southern California supporting budding entrepreneurs. He has executed 80+ venture, private equity and M&A transactions with over $2B in total capital spanning over 15 years at Spark Growth Ventures, ClearVision Equity Partners, Deutsche Bank, a KKR private equity portfolio company as well as an independent board professional working with startups.Hem has an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from University of Illinois and a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. He is passionate about the environment and education for under-privileged children, and loves reading, traveling and active pursuits.

In this transformative episode of the HEAL with Kelly Podcast, I speak with mental fitness strategist, best-selling author, and my dear friend Marc Champagne.Together we explore mental fitness and how it can help dissipate overwhelm while empowering you to navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and intention. Marc shares insights on how simple practices, like asking reflective questions over your morning cup of coffee can shift your mindset and set a positive tone for the day. Viewing mental fitness much like physical fitness, he emphasizes the importance of training your mind to stay present, cut through mental clutter, and enhance well-being. Marc also shares a number of key tools to help foster self-awareness, and stay calm and grounded in stressful situations, which ultimately enables you to make better decisions in both business and life.   Marc is the author of Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life, an incredible book that explores powerful questions designed to stimulate mental fitness and direct your internal narrative for growth. It features 100+ life-changing questions drawn from 40+ profiles of legends like Kobe Bryant, Maya Angelou, and Robin Williams, as well as top performers like Ryan Holiday and James Clear. Inspired by Socrates, Marc offers examples from interviews with award-winning writers, entrepreneurs, athletes, and more, showing how focused self-inquiry can enhance your health, happiness, and performance.   This episode offers a powerful toolkit to boost mental fitness, find balance, and create a future aligned with your values and purpose. LINKS Marc Champagne's Website: https://www.mchampagne.com/ Marc Champagne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchampagne/ Behind The Human Podcast: APPLE or SPOTIFY Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4elZqq4 SPONSORS JENNI KAYNE: Go to https://www.jennikayne.com/ and use code HEAL15 to receive 15% OFF your first order. Listen and subscribe to Wellness at the Speed of Light on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inclusive marketing is a fairly new discipline. As a result, inclusive marketing consultants and strategists are newer areas of expertise for talent. Whenever I introduce myself and explain that I'm an inclusive marketing consultant, coach, and strategist, I always find that I need to explain what that means. That includes sharing the ways I support clients for people to get it. An inclusive marketing consultant isn't like a copywriter, sales person, or even market researcher where people tend to understand right away more or less what you do. Thankfully, more brands are focusing on building inclusive brands that attract and retain a bigger and more diverse customer base. As such, I thought it would be helpful to understand how an inclusive marketing consultant can support you in your efforts. This is especially relevant if inclusive marketing isn't firmly rooted into the DNA of the way your brand operates. Get the Inclusion & Marketing Newsletter

Is your quest for a perfect website holding you back?One of the biggest pitfalls I see practice and business owners do that holds them back from getting clients is waiting for that perfect website or sales page before they make it live! The next biggest pitfall is folks thinking that because they get most clients from referrals, they don't need to worry about their website. Also a pitfall!  Because even people referred to you will expect to see a website and will want to check you out. All you need are the 5 core website pages and messages to help attract clients and spark the growth of your business. Those website pages need content and a message that works right now so people know who you are, how you help, and what solution you can offer them. That's it. You can perfect them over time - and will! We all make changes on our website over time because it's a natural progression as you grow that business. Stop waiting for the day your website is perfect and get it out there! Because even people referred to you will expect to see a website and will want to check you out. Tune in to this episode of the podcast for actionable advice on the 5 Core Website pages you need to attract new clients so you can grow your business. Remember, your website is your silent ambassador; make it effective, not perfect.  Check out the show notes for links to all the resources mentioned at http://marketingyourprivatepractice.com/82, including where you can book a  Free Website Review with Kathy C

In this week's episode, Anna is speaking with the motivating and energizing Hilary DeCesare.  Hilary is an award-winning business expert, 3x internationally bestselling author, and founder of The ReLaunch Co. and The Fired-Up Entrepreneur Signature Course. As a former Silicon Valley CEO and recognized expert in neuropsychology, she empowers mid-life women to experience joy and reimagine what's possible both personally and professionally through her innovative framework, the 3HQ™. Hilary's work has been featured on ABC, NBC, Forbes Coaches Council, The Hallmark Channel, Fox, and Yahoo Finance, and she hosts “The reLAUNCH Podcast” and “The reLAUNCH LIVE”. You can join Hilary's free challenge at https://www.therelaunchcocourses.com/scaleyoursales   Please subscribe, rate with 5 stars, and review the podcast! Remember to follow Anna on Instagram and Tiktok @askannamarcolin. And for all your nutrition supplement needs, go to www.drinkAG1.com/anna for a FREE one year supply of Vitamin D/K2 and 5 FREE travel packs. Mad love!  

“You have a 100% track record of living through a bad day. And sometimes, you just beat yourself up.” —Dr. Emily Letran   Envisioning our future self has the power to provide the motivation we need to take bold steps forward. When we focus on the opportunities ahead rather than our current limitations, we can unlock new ideas and pathways to growth.  This episode features a powerful conversation with Dr. Emily Letran, a successful business owner, speaker, and coach who came to America as a refugee with nothing and through hard work built a very successful career and businesses. She now enjoys helping others achieve their dreams and reach their highest potential through her coaching, mentoring, and motivational speaking. Tune in as Daniel and Dr. Letran dive into the importance of having a giving mindset and supporting others in achieving their dreams. They also talk about the importance of focusing on your future self, the foundations of success, the need to be your biggest supporter, tips for business acceleration, and how small acts of service can create a bigger impact.    Be Inspired! with Daniel:  Website (Makings of a Millionaire Mindset) Website (Daniel Gomez Global) Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Episode Highlights: 04:53 Achieving Your Desired Future 10:38 2 Steps to Realize Your Goals 15:22 Strategies for Achieving Success  21:10 The Foundations of Success: Self-Belief and Support 30:04 Creating Impact as a Speaker 37:40 Giving Back to the Community 41:18 Good Enough is Good Enough 47:06 Be Your Biggest Fan   52:40 Insights on Business Acceleration  

Sandra Parker, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and author of Embracing Unrest: Harness Vulnerability to Tame Anxiety and Spark Growth. She earned her doctoral degree at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, and is a member of the BC Psychological Association, Canadian Psychological Association, and Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. Sandra lives by the ocean in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, with her husband and three feisty little dogs, who teach her daily about risking feeling everything. Learn more at EmbracingUnrest.com Website: www.drsandraparker.com IG: @DrSandraParker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSandraParker FaceBook: @DrSandraParker LinkedIn: @SandraParker Twitter: @DrSandraParker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week on our podcast, we have an exciting reading session with Charlie. She will be sharing insights from Chapter 6 of two remarkable books: "Mastery of Love" by Don Miguel Ruiz and "Career Self Care" by Minda Zetlin.In "Mastery of Love," we explore the enlightening concept of "The Magical Kitchen." This chapter delves into the importance of loving ourselves and nurturing our own well-being. Join Charlie as she uncovers the secrets to cultivating self-love and creating a positive internal environment.In "Career Self Care," Minda Zetlin guides us through the art of starting conversations. Communication is a vital skill, especially in the professional realm. Minda shares valuable strategies and techniques to initiate meaningful conversations that can lead to personal and career growth. Join us as we learn how to enhance our communication skills and forge connections that can propel us forward in our careers.Tune in to this episode to gain powerful insights from both books and discover how you can apply these teachings to your own life. We can't wait for you to join us on this transformative journey.Thank you for being a part of our podcast community!Music Custom Created for Women In Leadership byAaron with https://pianistry.com/Follow on his 10 and 30 second calm sounds on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pianistrysstory/Our Cause for the Quarter: For April, May and June 2023 IsMarysville Police Foundationhttps://linktr.ee/marysvillepolicefoundationTHE MARYSVILLE POLICE FOUNDATION, 501(c)(3), is organized to raise funds for the Marysville Police Department for law enforcement, officer wellness, and community outreach programs and activities that are beyond the Department's budget capabilities.We are currently accepting applications for sponsorships and appreciate any support through our Venmo accounts or by connecting with our Empowerment Specialists Charlie Hoffman and Heather Ross.#weeklyreading #growthmindset #womeninleadershipbsmb#SocialMediaMarketing #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessTips #DigitalMarketing #PersonalGrowth #SelfDevelSupport the showMusic Custom Created for Women In Leadership by Aaron with https://pianistry.com/ Follow on his 10 and 30 second calm sounds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pianistrysstory/ As entrepreneurs, we believe in the power of giving back to our community and supporting causes that are close to our hearts. That's why we have decided to dedicate each quarter of the year to a different cause and use our platform to raise awareness and support. We are passionate about making a difference and helping these causes get heard! Our Cause for the Quarter - Purrfect Pals : https://purrfectpals.org/ We are currently accepting applications for sponsorships and appreciate any support through our Venmo accounts or by connecting with our Empowerment Specialists Charlie Hoffman and Heather Ross. www.womeninleadershipbsmb.com

Dr. Sandra Parker, author of Embracing Unrest, talks with us today about emotional growth, uncomfortable feelings, vulnerability and more. Dr. Sandra Parker is a clinical psychologist and author of the new book, Embracing Unrest, Harness Vulnerability to Tame Anxiety and Spark Growth. Over the past thirty years, Dr. Parker has helped people recognize and soothe unrest to resolve anxiety, depression, and loss of intimacy. Her practice integrates ideas from developmental psychology, neurobiology, psychodynamic therapy, experiential processes, and mindfulness practices. Visit her website to find out more! -------------------------------------------- Please subscribe today!  For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast  A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by Teresa McKee and/or Melissa Sims. The Spanish version, Un Momento En Atencion Plena, is translated and hosted by Paola Theil. Intro music, Retreat, by Jason Farnham. Outro music, Morning Stroll by Josh Kirsch, Media Right Productions. For advertising inquiries, please email sales@amindfulmoment.com. Bookings connect@amindfulmoment.com. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media Podcast Network and is produced by Work2Live Productions. Thank you for tuning in!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/327.   Weaknesses can be your strengths if you know how to use them. Problems like ADHD can make executing the right decisions to grow a business a significant challenge. However, with the right mentality and awareness, it can be an asset — albeit one difficult to harness. In this episode of Profit with Law, Moshe Amsel interviews Dustyn Coontz, the owner and founder of Coontz Law — a criminal defense firm based in Lansing, Michigan. After being diagnosed with ADHD late in his life, Dustyn shares how he used this apparent weakness as a catalyst for catapulting his firm to success. Moshe and Dustyn also discuss the ins and outs of when and who to hire to grow a business successfully! If you feel intrigued about how you can turn your weaknesses into a competitive edge and grow your firm, then this episode is for you. Resources mentioned:   Interested in widening your business perspective? Grab a FREE Law Firm Expansion Coaching Session with one of our coaches. Slots are limited, so grab yours before they're gone!  Want to implement what you've learnt in this episode? Download the Action Guide, a workbook designed to help you process and implement the knowledge gained from this interview. Do you have a success story or an incredible journey you'd like to share with our listeners? Be our next guest by sending an email to info@dreambuilderfinancial.com. Dustyn Coontz Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok | Website Surviving a Criminal Case in Michigan by Dustyn Coontz Traction by Gino Wickman Faster than Normal by Peter Shankman Mastering Your Adult ADHD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program, Client Workbook by Steven A. Safren, Susan E. Sprich, Carol A. Perlman, Michael W. Otto  Caseload Standards for Indigent Defenders in Michigan E-book Onlinejobs.ph Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Website Lawyerist Podcast | #258 JDs and ADHD with Marshall Lichty Eventual Millionaire with Jaime Masters Podcast, Website Connor DeWolfe TikTok Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmgrowthsummit/   To request a show topic, recommend a guest or ask a question for the show, please send an email to info@dreambuilderfinancial.com.   Connect with Moshe on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moshe.amsel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheamsel/

Gathering info is vital in identifying who you serve. Without accurate audience data, you won't know how best to provide value. Juliet Clark's guest in this episode is Sara Hand, the CEO and Visionary Leader of Spark Growth. Sara explains that clients don't care about what you think. What they care about is the value you can provide. Invest time, talent, and treasure in empowering others. Safeguard relationships. Then success will be within easy reach. Tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://superbrandpublishing.com/podcasts/

Hem Suri, Spark Growth Ventures“The Democratized VC: Transparent Pools, Fractional GPS and Lower Investment Minimums”This episode covers thoughts surrounding how fractional GPs and transparent pools can drive the democratization of VCs, as well as ideas on appealing to global LPs by offering a more robust VC product. Click here for more with Hemi Suri.

Hem Suri is Founder & Managing Partner of Spark Growth Ventures, a community-driven venture capital firm. For the past two decades, Hem has been an operator, executive, board member, investor, and advisor. While we talk about startups and venture capital, we also reflect on living a meaningful life and supporting those around you.In this episode, we cover Hem's background, his introduction to startups, working at large companies and funds, starting his own unique fund, betting on yourself, and advice to young entrepreneurs. Hem has been a trusted advisor to me personally, so I want to thank him for his guidance throughout the years.GUEST Hem Suri LinkedIn Hem Suri Crunchbase Spark GV Website Spark GV LinkedIn PODCAST Safa Mahzari Patreon Alluxo Website HEM'S FAVORITE READS "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" by Robin Sharma "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell "Illiad" and "Odyssey" by Homer "Fountainhead" and "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand "Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" by Eric Jorgenson TERMS M&A = mergers and acquisitions PE = private equity KKR = Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. EVP = executive vice president VC = venture capital LP = limited partner GP = general partner CAC = customer acquisition cost LTV = lifetime value Churn = the number people who stop using your product RESOURCESThe Paradox of HedonismTIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Episode intro 1:18 - Hem's background 16:06 - Doing more with your life 35:33 - What makes Spark unique? 56:14 - Who should raise VC money? 1:08:32 - Wrap up and final thoughts

Yasmin Razavi (@yasminrazavi), GP at Spark Growth, and Alex Bouaziz (@ Bouazizalex), founder of Deel, join Erik on this episode to discuss:- The story of the founding of Deel and the "why now" for the business.- Advice for hiring remotely, and why you should be able to close someone in a week and a half.- What culture and team building looks like in a remote company.- How to keep remote employees from feeling like second-class citizens.- How remote work might change post-COVID.- How big companies going fully remote will trickle down to smaller companies.- How to think about compensation for remote employees.- What work will look like in 2035.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at www.villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Want to get updates from us? Subscribe to get a peek inside the Village. We’ll send you reading recommendations, exclusive event invites, and commentary on the latest happenings in Silicon Valley. www.villageglobal.vc/signup

The words “Mellen State Bank” are etched into the sandstone façade over which Jeff Peters ran his right hand on Tuesday.

The words “Mellen State Bank” are etched into the sandstone façade over which Jeff Peters ran his right hand on Tuesday. “It feels like history,” he said. “It almost feels like the history of connecting this area.” Those carved words and the one-story façade look just like they did when the Mellen State Bank opened in 1902. The sandstone was quarried on Basswood Island in the Apostle Islands, the same sandstone used to build fashionable brownstone homes in East Coast cities. But the building behind the beautiful rock has been vacant since 1959, a symbol of a town that’s changed over the decades. On the same block as the bank building in Mellen, Peters pointed out where there used to be an Army/Navy store, a grocery store, and a drug store with a soda fountain, scenes from a childhood where his roots run deep. “My great-grandparents went to school in Mellen. My parents went to school in Mellen, lived and worked in Mellen. My daughter went to school in Mellen. My wife and I went to

Yasmin Razavi (@yasminrazavi), GP at Spark Growth, joins Erik on this episode. It was recorded as part of an On Deck Angels event. At this fireside chat they discussed:- Her thesis on the payroll space and what gets her excited about a deal.- The history of the lending and payments spaces and where each is headed in the future.- How she sees the low-code space.- Her investing framework and thoughts on margins.- Advice on go-to-market for later-stage companies.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at www.villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Want to get updates from us? Subscribe to get a peek inside the Village. We’ll send you reading recommendations, exclusive event invites, and commentary on the latest happenings in Silicon Valley. www.villageglobal.vc/signup

This episode we're talking to Taylor Holiday, Managing Partner of Common Thread Collective. We focus on how consistent social media creation can boost engagement and hone your communication skills with your target audience.  We discuss how quickly the ecommerce landscape is changing and how to keep up when today’s groundbreaking ideas become outdated in a matter of months.  We also chat about entrepreneurship and how impactful mentors and literature inspired Taylor to empower his employees to buy into the vision at Common Thread Collective and fast tract them to pursue their own personal goals.

One of the biggest choke points in companies is often not the sales reps. It's the sales managers. Frequently, companies take their top sales performers and promote them to manager, without ever giving them the training or tools they need to be great managers. Yet ensuring your managers are enabled to effectively support and coach your sales team is key to a successful organization. So, to help us dig into this topic we're excited to be joined by C. Lee Smith, CEO of SalesFuel. On the latest episode of the B2B Revenue Executive Experience podcast, Lee discussed five issues that need to be addressed for managers to become better coaches and leaders for their sales teams.

On Episode 94 of The Edge of Innovation, we're talking with entrepreneur Joshua Sturgeon, about how to spark growth with digital marketing! For Full Transcript and Other Helpful Resources Click Here: https://paulparisi.com/2019/06/25/how-to-spark-growth-with-digital-marketing/ Many Thanks Our Sponsor - SaviorLabs – offering Managed IT Services, Application Development and Website Design and Marketing. Call them today at 978-223-2959 or visit https://www.saviorlabs.com

One of the biggest choke points in companies is often not the sales reps. It's the sales managers. Frequently, companies take their top sales performers and promote them to manager, without ever giving them the training or tools they need to be great managers. Yet ensuring your managers are enabled to effectively support and coach your sales team is key to a successful organization. So, to help us dig into this topic we're excited to be joined by C. Lee Smith, CEO of SalesFuel. On the latest episode of the B2B Revenue Executive Experience podcast, Lee discussed five issues that need to be addressed for managers to become better coaches and leaders for their sales teams.

Episode 078 | Opening Up to Unique Mentorship Opportunities to Spark Growth with Louie T. McClain II, Founder/CEO of Melanin Origins IG: @MelaninOrigins Twitter: @MelaninOrigins Website: MelaninOrigins.com Louie T. McClain II is a resident of Arlington, Texas and holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Pensacola Christian College. It was in Pensacola where Louie first discovered his passion in life-coaching troubled youth. While volunteering with Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Mr. McClain took on an initiative to make tutoring a court-ordered sanction and found success with Juvenile Court Judges and Probation Officers alike. Louie went on to establish Humane Resources, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to assist the formerly incarcerated with job placement, a couple years later. Shortly after that, Project: Liberia Smile was formed which gave college age students an opportunity attend universities in Liberia, West Africa. Louie is intrigued by the resilience and tenacity of African American leaders who stand for truth, justice, and overcoming any obstacles placed in their way. Thus, he decided to create Melanin Origins LLC, a black owned global publishing service creating books for kids, to share messages of lesser-known African American pioneers to the children of the world and empower them to aspire for excellence and chase their dreams regardless of any complications they may face. Furthermore, Mr. McClain is a proud father of two beautiful children named Serenity and Noah. Episode Sponsors: GRP FIT App - The Fitness Platform for the Black Community. Share your fitness journey with the community and watch the support pour in but also be the inspiration for others. Download the app here and receive 20% off: grpfit.app.link/mindfulrebelpod Check out past episodes at: shawnjmoore.com/podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themindfulrebel/support

If you’re a parent, then you know how hard it can be to manage your time well. Now imagine running two businesses on top of parenting. Elissa Liu has mastered the art of managing time while being a parent and CEO. As the founder of Spark Growth and the CEO of Influential Executive, Elissa Liu has to maximize every minute of her day. Hear the 2 ways she makes every second count. Elissa has discovered how to value your kids and the time you spend with them while also getting work done. Listen to find out how to become a better parent and a better Entrepreneur at the same time.   “Your experience with your first child is not necessarily going to be replicated with subsequent children.” -Elissa Liu Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Overcast PodBean TuneIn Radio Timestamps: 1:07 -  The story behind Elissa’s niche: How observation and learning from your field can reveal a special place for profit 2:32 - Parenting is hard, but find out how Elissa parents 2 kids AND run 2 businesses at the same time 6:47 - What the best options are for a CEO or Entrepreneur who has to take a step back from the business because of personal life issues 9:37 - Downtime? What’s that? Why your downtime becomes more and more valuable with each child you have 15:47 - For the busy CEO parents: 2 ways to balance your time between your work and your kids 18:29 - Even if you don’t have kids, you need to learn this principle to maximize time for yourself and your employees 21:00 - There are 2 ways that you can maximize your time, especially during your commute or working from home 23:09 - Don’t let working out fall behind your parenting and work life! What Elissa does to make exercise a convenient and enjoyable time of the day   Connect with Elissa Liu: Twitter LinkedIn Email Spark Growth Influential Executive   Connect with Jon: Facebook LinkedIn

In this episode, Attorney Moore shares Tips to Spark Growth in Your Business Now --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/power-of-attorney/support

Spark Growth specializes in Smart Cities/Innovation District development projects, Thought Leadership/ Experience Design, Economic Development initiatives, and cultivating Entrepreneur Ecosystems. Credentials include certifications in Business Incubation Management through the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) and Agile Strategy development through the Purdue University Agile Strategy Lab. Spark Growth co-produces Smart Cities Innovation Accelerators with The Innovator’s Forum, an initiative of the Technology and Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard (TECH). These agile strategy workshops empower city decision makers to peer to peer relationships, enable them to make more informed decisions, create project scalability, and improve their ROI. Workshops are supported by expert industry partners, offering a broader perspective of successful strategies, who in turn learn firsthand issues cities face, and how to better serve the needs of their city customers. www.sparkgrowth.net https://www.facebook.com/SparkGrowth https://twitter.com/Spark_Growth

Networking is more than just meeting new people and collecting business cards. Dennis Zink interviews Sara Hand with Spark Growth, whose extensive experience in networking has enabled her to build collaborative relationships between and within business groups and community organizations.  In this episode she emphasizes the importance of building productive relationships.   Sara can be reached at sara@s-handgroup.com