About the Guest: Ken Schmidt, former director of communications for Harley-Davidson, is a renowned business strategist and speaker who helped transform the brand into a global icon. Known for his bold and entertaining style, Ken specializes in competition, brand positioning, and customer loyalty. His book, Make Some Noise: The Unconventional…
About the Guest: Dany Martin, a South Louisiana native now based in Shreveport, is passionate about empowering others through sound financial planning and positive leadership. With a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Northwestern State University and an MBA from Louisiana Tech, Dany has built a career focused on exceeding client…
About the Guest: Talia Bombola is an award-winning psychotherapist, podcast host, and professor of psychology. Known as The Confidence & Assertiveness Specialist™, Talia focuses on helping ambitious individuals enhance their self-worth, confidence, and assertiveness by rewiring their beliefs about themselves and the world around them. She believes that once we…
About the Guest: Dallin is an author, entrepreneur, and award-winning shepherd. From small towns in Wyoming to one of the largest cities in China, he has inspired audiences to embrace perspectives beyond their own. Recognized as an expert in Authority Magazine, Dallin helps organizations and leaders challenge assumptions and communicate…
About the Guest: Rich Salon is a seasoned HR expert, Career Transition Coach, author, and speaker with 25 years in corporate leadership roles at companies like The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Circuit City. Known as “Rich-the-HR-Guy,” he specializes in fostering career fulfillment, employee engagement, and trust within organizations. Rich’s dedication…
About the Guest: Robert X. Fogarty is a speaker, advocate, and social entrepreneur, best known as the founder and CEO of Dear World, an organization dedicated to storytelling through powerful images and personal narratives. Since starting as an art project in New Orleans in 2010, Dear World has evolved into…
About the Guest Dr. Sonia L. Daniels is a highly skilled and experienced professional with a passion for empowering organizations to achieve sustainable growth. Through her consulting firm, S. Daniels Consulting, she leverages her expertise to support a wide range of clients, including nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies. Her…
About Katie: Katie Anderson is a leadership consultant, speaker, and author of the bestselling book "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn." Her work focuses on helping leaders build high-performing, learning-driven cultures. A Fulbright Scholar and Stanford graduate, Katie has inspired leaders worldwide to foster innovation and excellence. Learn more about…
About Patrick Patrick Hardy is an internationally-recognized disaster preparedness expert dedicated to empowering people with practical strategies for navigating both major emergencies and everyday disruptions. As a keynote speaker and the author of "Design Any Disaster," Patrick shares invaluable insights and secrets of effective disaster planning, equipping individuals and organizations…
About Mark Mark Scherer’s journey into spirituality began in his youth, driven by a desire to win arguments with his parents. This led him to explore the Bible and its connections to real life. With over 30 years of study in Consciousness, Language, Spiritual Law, and Quantum Physics, Mark nurtured…
About Richard: Richard is the CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center, which he founded in 2008 after moving from Philadelphia. With over 20 years of experience, he has trained more than 10,000 bilingual telemarketers in advanced strategies and employee motivation. Richard holds a degree in Communication and Spanish from the…
About Robbie: Robbie is the President and CEO of Sigma Engineers & Constructors, a destination workplace for both employees and clients in engineering, construction, field services, inspection, and leadership solutions. While his education and career tell the story of an engineer, a large part of Robbie’s growth journey has come…
Jason Silver, a multi-time founder and author, shares his perspective on being "growth-ready" and embracing uncertainty. He is the author of Your Grass is Greener: Use What You Have. Get What You Want. At Work and In Life. Jason emphasizes the importance of being open-minded and ready to receive growth…
Dre Baldwin, CEO and founder of Work on Your Game, Inc., shares his journey as a former professional basketball player and how it has shaped his approach to personal and professional development. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, structure, and persistence in achieving success. Dre highlights the need to find…
David Conway, a mindset mentor, discusses the power of manifestation and setting goals. He emphasizes the importance of living your life through what you teach and applying the principles you teach to your own life. Conway explains that goals are often misunderstood and that the purpose of a goal is…
Jesse Hernandez, founder of Depth Builder, emphasizes the importance of focusing on the human side of work as a leader. He shares his personal journey of realizing that driving results and treating people as things was not effective or fulfilling. By shifting his focus to serving and developing his team,…
Chuck Cooper, founder of Whitewater Consulting, shares his journey of transitioning from the corporate world to starting his own consulting company. He emphasizes the importance of valuing individuals and building trust and unity among teams. Chuck discusses the significance of real-life experience and wisdom in leadership and the need for…
Antonio Vaglica, a former athlete turned entrepreneur, shares his journey of building two successful businesses and the importance of small consistent habits. He emphasizes the need to focus on micro wins and daily habits to achieve long-term success. Antonio discusses the role of sports in entrepreneurship and how it provides…
Dr. Sharon Hull, founder of Metta Solutions, LLC and author of 'Professional Careers by Design,' discusses the importance of being intentional in our careers and lives. She emphasizes the need to press pause, reflect on our values, and make decisions that align with what matters most to us. Dr. Hull…
Shara Ruffin, an independently licensed clinical social worker and former psychotherapist, shares her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and the challenges she faced along the way. She discusses the pivotal moment that led her to pivot into entrepreneurship after failing her board exam and losing her job. Shara emphasizes the…
Frank Kitchen, a motivational speaker and author, shares his journey from a career in training and leadership development to becoming a professional speaker. He emphasizes the importance of talent and passion in pursuing a career and the impact of competitiveness on driving performance. Frank's story highlights the evolution of his…
Doug Noll, an award-winning author, speaker, and trainer, shares his journey from being a trial lawyer to becoming a peacemaker and mediator. He discusses how his practice of Tai Chi and the realization of the limitations of the legal system led him to make the decision to leave his law…
Helen Hanison, a leadership coach and author, discusses the importance of career transformation and finding alignment between personal values and professional goals. She shares her own experience of being stuck in a career that didn't align with her values and the process she went through to make a change. Hanison…
Chris Hood, a keynote speaker and expert in merging customer success with digital strategy, shares insights on the importance of customer-centric cultures and the power of storytelling. He emphasizes the need to break through assumptions and change mindsets to prioritize customer needs. Hood discusses the seven-stage framework outlined in his…