Change Your Mindset
309 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsWelcome to Change Your Mindset (formerly known as Improv Is No Joke) where it is all about believing that strong communication skills are the best way in delivering your technical accounting knowledge and growing your business. The way of building stronger communication skills is by embracing the principles of applied improvisation. Your host is Peter Margaritis, CPA a.k.a. The Accidental Accountant, will interview financial professionals and business leaders to find their secret in building stronger relationships with their clients, customers, associates, and peers, all the while, growing their businesses.
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Ep. 58 - Allison Estep: Why Improv Education Should be Mandatory (and How it Helps in Every Aspect of Life)
July 10, 2017 10:00 - 50 minutesToday’s interview is love at first improv. Allison Estep is a former Creative Services Associate for the Indiana Society of CPAs and a graduate of the conservatory program at Second City in Chicago. Our conversation focuses on the everyday application of improvisation skills to help us combat fear, take risks, work as a team, and become a more well-rounded person. Allison strongly believes that every person should take an improv course at some point in their life – it’s simply a great way t...
Ep. 57 - Jason Michaels: You Can Do The Impossible, Too!
July 03, 2017 10:00 - 47 minutesToday’s guest, Jason Michaels, is a professional entertainer, speaker, and author with astounding experience in the arts of deception. A storyteller by heart, Jason loves to blend impossible mysteries with unforgettable tales. Diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome at the age of six, Jason overcame the impossible and became an award-winning sleight of hand artist and professional speaker. He motivates audiences to see beyond their challenges and self-imposed limitations and inspires them to take...
Ep. 56 - Clarke Price | The Leadership Problem: How Social Media is Making Organizations Risk-Averse
June 26, 2017 10:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we are talking to Clarke Price, a retired CEO of the Ohio Society of CPAs and the very first guest on this podcast one year ago. We discuss how the prevalence of social media (and the decline of respectful debate) creates new challenges for leaders and we provide suggestions on how you can overcome these challenges to provide strong leadership in your organization. The Ohio Society’s record of innovative leadership during Clarke’s tenure was recognized by the American Society...
Ep. 55 - Cody Boyce: The Power of Podcasts for Lifelong Learning & Networking
June 19, 2017 10:00 - 45 minutesToday we’re pulling back the curtain to reveal the Wizard of Pod(casts), Cody Boyce, Founder of Podcast Masters. Cody and his team produce podcasts for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and other organizations that want to create brand authority, connect with an audience, and sound great doing it… including this one! We discuss why podcasts are a powerful medium, for both hosts and listeners, and how the industry is likely to change over the next few months. One of the most important pieces ...
Ep. 54 - How Allen Lloyd Went from Executive Assistant to CEO Using the Principles of Improvisation
June 12, 2017 10:00 - 51 minutesToday's guest is Allen Lloyd, the new CEO of the Montana Society of CPA's and the former Senior Manager of the Board of Executive Operations at the Ohio Society of CPA's. In this interview, you will learn how Allen employed principles of improvisation to build trust, create new opportunities, learn new skills, and grow as a leader. We also have some fun (and learn a little bit more about two-way communication) by playing an improv game! You can find instructions to play that game with your t...
Ep. 53 - Cathy Paessun: How to Recognize & Adapt to Diabetes
June 05, 2017 10:00 - 37 minutesToday’s episode is about something very close to me: diagnosing, managing, and informing others about Diabetes. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes later in life, and my son was diagnosed at the age of 16. We were lucky that I was paying attention, knew the symptoms, and took action quickly… but everyone isn’t that lucky. Cathy Paessun, Executive Director for the Central Ohio Diabetes Association and former Executive Director of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, is on the show to d...
Ep. 52 - Gregory Lainas: Networking for Business Development (and How To Talk Your Way into a Novel)
May 29, 2017 10:00 - 53 minutesToday’s returning guest is Gregory Lainas, Senior Vice President and Division Director of Robert Half Management Services, a division of Robert Half International. Greg is an incredible networker – so good, in fact, that he networked his way into the novel Flashback and was the first person in the history of Robert Half to obtain $20 million in gross margin – and this interview is packed with helpful tips and stories about networking for business development. When we say networking, many of ...
Ep. 51 - Erin Daiber: Making Leadership Development a Competitive Advantage with a Recovering Accountant
May 22, 2017 10:00 - 1 hourToday’s guest, Erin Daiber, is a recovering accountant who now devotes herself to helping professionals become their best selves. As the Chief Possibility Officer of Erin Daiber Coaching & Consulting, she coaches individuals through CPA licensure, career transitions, and the path to leadership, as well as helping firms develop and deliver robust and thoughtful training programs. She’s also just a lot of fun, so I’m really excited to share this conversation with you! “Not everyone has that n...
Ep. 50 - Finding Happiness in Your Life with Reverend Susanna Goulder
May 15, 2017 10:00 - 59 minutesToday’s guest, Reverend Susanna Goulder, is a life purpose coach and President of Live Your Good Life Coaching. She specializes in helping entrepreneurs and professionals quiet their minds to align with their innate strengths, values, and purpose. In a previous life, Susanna was the original set decorator for Sex and the City. The industry put obstacles between her and happiness, so Susanna left her successful career in Motion Pictures and Television and entered the seminary to lead a purpos...
Ep. 49 - The Science of Charisma with Thaddeus Rex
May 08, 2017 10:00 - 1 hourToday’s guest, Thaddeus Rex, is a Brand Strategist and Charisma Trainer. Before he was a brand expert, he learned about communication and storytelling as a musical artist, cast member of an Emmy Award winning PBS show, and motivational performer. As a career musician, Thaddeus quickly learned that there are hundreds of people with the same service or expertise you have to offer (and some will do it for free). Audiences wouldn’t come to hear guitar – but audiences might come to hear Thaddeus ...
Ep. 48 - Build Your Brand with Ria Greiff, Host of NPR’s You Inc.
May 01, 2017 10:00 - 49 minutesToday’s guest, Ria Greiff, is former therapist turned editor, writer, model, speaker, and public radio host. She hosts two NPR shows on WCBE 90.5, You Inc. and You Tune, and her mission is to elevate the emotional intelligence of the populace. I was honored to be the guest on You Inc. in an episode about multiplicity that aired on 4/29. You Inc. is about giving people the tools to improve their brand, and your brand is You Inc. She’s giving people the ability to maximize their experiences wi...
Ep. 47 - Jody Padar: The Future of Public Accounting
April 24, 2017 10:00 - 47 minutesJody Padar is a radical CPA, the CEO & Principal of New Vision CPA Group, and the author of The Radical CPA: New Rules for the Future-Ready Firm. Later this year, she will release The Radical CPA 2.0. She’s been one of Accounting Today’s top 100 influencers in the accounting profession for 6 years, and in 2015 she was named a Managing Partner Elite. Jody represents the next generation of accounting professionals; the vanguard of the new movement of “digital CPAs.” She is trying to educate t...
Ep. 46 - Spotting Energy Vampires F.A.S.T. & Using the S.T.A.K.E. - with Greg Conderacci
April 17, 2017 10:00 - 1 hourThis week we’re talking to returning guest Greg Conderacci, the energy management expert who wrote Getting Up!: Supercharging Your Energy and, at the age of 66, rode his bicycle across the United States in just 18 days. In episode 35, we focused on the difference between time management and energy management. We discussed tips and techniques for getting the most energy out of ourselves, and how we can generate more energy when we need it. Click here to give it a listen, if you haven’t alre...
Ep. 45 - Rosemarie Rossetti: 5 Lessons for Adapting to Adversity & Living With Conviction
April 10, 2017 10:00 - 56 minutesToday's guest, Rosemarie Rossetti, is an international speaker, consultant, writer, and publisher who walks her talk. She’s also the most adaptable person I have ever met. We have an inspiring conversation about overcoming adversity and living with conviction, and why she built the Universal Design Living Laboratory. Rosemarie's life was transformed on June 13, 1998. There was no wind, no rain, no clouds. It was a beautiful Saturday, and she was celebrating her third wedding anniversary with...
Ep 44 - How to Pursue a New Career With Passion, Purpose & Yes, And | with Courtney Kirschbaum
April 03, 2017 10:00 - 1 hourCourtney Kirschbaum is a human development and high performance expert who specializes in helping young professionals choose the right career and achieve mastery in it. She also successfully completed her own career transition later in life when she left the corporate accounting world to found CK Consulting. Now she is launching a new project, Job Hunt School, to impact even more young professionals. We discuss how pursuing passion and purpose help during career transitions, how the princip...
Ep 43 - Cathy Fyock - The Biz Book Strategist
March 27, 2017 10:00 - 58 minutesCathy Fyock is an author of eight books and a book coach, and she hates to write. In spite of that, she wrote most of her books in just six weeks! In this episode, Cathy shares a number of excellent and actionable tips for writing your nonfiction book, getting started when you’re struggling, and the benefits of publishing a book for you and your business. Her most recent book, Blog2Book: Repurposing Content to Discover the Book You've Already Written, is also the title of a seminar that I ...
Ep 42 - Rik Roberts: Provider of Clean Comedy, Keynotes and Laughter
March 20, 2017 10:00 - 52 minutesToday I’m excited to share a conversation with the hilarious Rik Roberts, who provides clean comedy and creative keynote presentations. Rik also provides excellent comedy education in the School of Laughs, which includes a hilarious podcast of the same name and comedy classes that will help anyone who wants to add more humor to their writing. Before Rik transitioned to the corporate speaking world, he spent years on the road as a stand up comedian. On the road, he learned many of the basics...
Ep. 41 - John Kelley: Chief People Officer at White Castle Systems
March 13, 2017 10:00 - 55 minutesToday we’re excited to have returning guest John Kelley, Chief People Officer at White Castle Systems. We discuss how the skills of improvisation relate to change management, and how being a family business affects their company culture. Change management is the process of identifying and implementing necessary changes during a major business transition, whether that is a merger, a shift in culture, or a new building. White Castle Systems moved into their headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, in ...
Ep. 40 - Phil Kim: Associate Professor of Business at Walsh University and Founder of Ideapath Consulting
March 06, 2017 11:00 - 57 minutesKorean Proverb Shijaki banida: “The start is half the task.” Today’s guest, Phil Kim, is a highschool dropout turned accidental accountant turned tenured educator and professional speaker. He shares the remarkable story about how he fell into a hole and then turned his life around by chasing BIG goals through small actions. In December 2016, Phil gave a talk at TEDxAlbany called “Chase One Rabbit: The Power of Small Wins” (related to his book of the same name). Phil based his TED talk on ...
Ep. 39 - Maureen Zappala: Founder and CEO of High Altitude Strategies
February 27, 2017 11:00 - 48 minutesToday’s guest, Maureen Zappala, is a rocket scientist turned professional speaker. She shares how we can get over the fear of public speaking and the Imposter Syndrome. The Imposter Syndrome is a concept describing high-achieving individuals who are marked by the inability to internalize their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. We all fight it and Maureen has some great advice to help you move past this syndrome. It’s important to understand that the Im...
Ep. 38 - Lisa Ryan: Founder and CEO of Grategy
February 20, 2017 11:00 - 51 minutesDid you know that… when a customer stops doing business with a company, 68% of the time it's because they feel ignored, underappreciated, or taken for granted? when an employee quits, 67% of the time it's because of their manager? only 42% of employees say that they received any kind of recognition in the past year? Those surprising statistics show why we need today’s guest, Lisa Ryan, and her business, Grategy, LLC. Grategy is a portmanteau of gratitude and strategy. The company teach...
Ep 37 - David Crone: Comedy Ventriloquist and Corporate Speaker
February 13, 2017 11:00 - 41 minutesToday’s guest, David Crone, is a corporate entertainer, ventriloquist, speaker, and sometimes IT guy. He’s on the show to share his hilarious stories and teach us why work should be fun. David’s personal and business growth have been driven by a desire to be a great entertainer, not just a great performer. Great performers have great technical skills. As a ventriloquist, that means manipulating the puppet, working on the voices, not moving his lips, writing material, and finding good jokes....
Ep 36 - Jeff Jackson: Recovering Accountant who understands the power of sales
February 06, 2017 11:00 - 41 minutesJeff Jackson is a husband, a father, a speaker, a salesman, a published author, a superhero in training, an accidental accountant, and a daddy blogger. His blog, Daddy is Best, was named one of the Top 50 Dad Blogs by BabySpot. On his blog, Jeff keeps his creative spark lit while discussing the role of the modern dad. Jeff is a baby boomer, and his father was part of The Silent Generation. His dad wasn’t an active participant in raising him, so he didn’t learn a lot about being a daddy when...
Ep 35 - Greg Conderacci: The Author of the Book 'Getting UP! Supercharging Your Energy'
January 30, 2017 11:00 - 52 minutesDo you know the difference between time management and energy management? If you’re a CPA, accountant or anyone that's entering their peak revenue season, this podcast is a must-listen. We have a number of tips and techniques on how to get the most energy out of ourselves and how to generate more energy when we need it. Greg Conderacci is an expert on energy management. He wrote Getting Up!: Supercharging Your Energy and rode his bicycle across the United States of America in 18 days avera...
Ep. 34: Matt Horan: Professional Development Consultant
January 23, 2017 11:00 - 1 hourMatt Horan is a professional development consultant with experience in engineering, practicing law, the Navy and management. In this episode, he explores why we need to be teaching people leadership skills earlier, before they are leaders. He also offers, possibly for the first time ever in a podcast, a good definition for “adding value.” Some people naturally want to be leaders and some people are thrust into leadership, but it doesn’t matter which camp you fall under – everybody needs to l...
Ep. 33 - Greg Kyte: Founder of Comedy CPE
January 16, 2017 11:00 - 56 minutesWe talk about how learning improvisational skills can be a valuable tool in your continued professional education (CPE) all the time. Today, we’re learning how other comedy skills can help hone different presentation and communication skills for professionals. Greg Kyte is the Founder of Comedy CPE, a stand-up comedian, a CPA and a cartoonist. In other words: he is a standup comedian, with a niche in accounting. We go into detail about the ways in which humor helps break down barriers in th...
Ep. 32: Randy Nelson: CEO of Gold Dolphins, LLC and author of “The Second Decision”
January 09, 2017 11:00 - 49 minutesToday’s guest, Randy Nelson, is CEO of Gold Dolphins, LLC author of "The Second Decision: The Qualified Entrepreneur.” It’s a wonderful book that has changed the way I lead my own business. The first decision is your decision to start a business. The titular Second Decision comes in after the business is up and running smoothly. The Second Decision is whether or not you, as a Founder of a business, are the right person to run a business. The book helps you answer the question, “Am I the rig...
Ep. 31 - Bob Dean, Founder of Dean Learning & Talent Advisors LLC
January 02, 2017 11:00 - 58 minutesBob Dean is a collaborator, innovator and talent developer. His firm, Dean Learning & Talent Advisors LLC, consults with companies on learning and development, talent management and customer experience. “I believe that learning and development needs to be a life-changing experience for people.” He is a ”Certified Experience Economy Expert” and joined the first group of professionals certified by the authors of The Experience Economy, Joseph Pine and Jim Gilmore. The book explores the opport...
Ep. 30 - Peter Margaritis: The Host’s Year In Review
December 26, 2016 11:00 - 17 minutes2016 flew by faster than a european swallow, or maybe that's an African swallow? Well, in any case, on June 27th this podcast was launched with the intent to help my audience strengthen their communication and leadership skills through improvisation. I wasn't sure what I was walking into but I did tell myself that I needed to invest a year's worth of time to see if this was right for my business and I can answer that question right now with a resounding, “Yes!” This episode includes a s...
Ep. 29 - Dr. Jay Young: Founder of College Bound Advantage
December 19, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutesToday’s guest, Dr. Jay Young, just launching College Bound Advantage to provide more value and information to any college applicants, and their families, in the Ohio area. At College Bound Advantage, Jay will use his 20 years of academic experience and months of in-depth campus research to provide applicants with a trail map and all of the information they will need to make the best decision. His expertise and knowledge is only $549 – well under the $3,000 it costs, on average, to hire a col...
Ep. 28 - Jamie Richardson: VP of Government and Shareholder Relations at White Castle Systems, Inc.
December 12, 2016 11:00 - 55 minutesToday’s guest on the show is Jamie Richardson, the Vice President of Government and Shareholder relations at White Castle Systems, Inc., the Chairman of the Ohio Restaurant Association, and a family-owned business advocate. “It's 95 years ago that the epicenter of all cravings was launched, and we’re going better and bigger and having more fun than ever.” White Castle is celebrating its 95th birthday this year – and its 95th year as a family-owned business. Jamie is an advocate for family-...
Ep. 27 - Janis Cohen, The Intuitive Therapist
December 05, 2016 11:00 - 36 minutesToday on Improv Is No Joke I am talking to Janis R. Cohen, a licensed clinical social worker and author of The Intuitive Therapist. She has been a practicing therapist for the past 25 years, but eight years ago her practice changed dramatically when Janis’ intuitive and psychic skills opened up and her practice completely shifted. Janis is a clairvoyant, an empath and a medium. Janis’ goal in life is to teach other people. She wrote The Intuitive Therapist because she wants therapists to ...
Ep. 26 - Ashley Matthews: Senior Manager at Rea & Associates
November 28, 2016 11:00 - 47 minutesI spent 10 years in higher education, with eight of those years at The Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio. One of the great benefits of being a professor is seeing your students graduate and start developing wonderful careers. Today, I’m excited to be joined by one of my former students, Ashley Matthews, Senior Tax Manager at Rea & Associates. A constant struggle in public accounting is that work is always being added, but never subtracted – and this issue was exacerbated by the eco...
Ep. 25 - Bill Sheridan: Chief Communication Officer at the Maryland Association of CPAs
November 21, 2016 11:00 - 59 minutesWelcome to the Improv is No Joke podcast. Today’s guest is Bill Sheridan, the Maryland Association of CPAs’ Chief Communications Officer, editor, and resident social media cheerleader. He is creator and co-author of the association’s acclaimed blog, CPA Success; Certified Association Executive and thought leader at the Business Learning Institute; and manager of the association’s numerous social networks. Today we’re talking about what Bill sees on the horizon for information and technology,...
Ep. 24 - Brette Rowley: The Career Coach to Millennials
November 14, 2016 10:55 - 56 minutesWelcome to the Improv is no Joke podcast! Today’s guest, Brette Rowley, is a coach, educator, marketer and entrepreneur. She spent five years as a marketer before starting her own business, Brette Rowley Coaching, which leverages her experience as a business and marketing consultant in the corporate world to help young, professional job seekers brand and position themselves for success in a crowded job market. I met Brette when she was working as a Marketing Consultant and Accounts Manager a...
Ep. 23 - Claudia & Tom Trusty: 30 Years of Marketing, Communication and Design at Trusty & Company
November 07, 2016 11:00 - 44 minutesIn today’s episode I sit down and talk to two long-time business partners, great friends and excellent marketers. Claudia and Tom Trusty are the co-owners of Trusty & Company, a full-service marketing partner that maintains a diverse clientele ranging from brick and mortar retail to healthcare providers to a popular online knitter (and, of course, they only work with the best professional speakers). “Marketing is really about communication and so we use whatever tools and resources that we...
Ep. 22 - Greg Lainas: Senior Vice President and Division Director of Robert Half Management Resources
October 31, 2016 10:00 - 47 minutesToday we are talking to very special guest Greg Lainas, Senior Vice President of Management Resources at Robert Half and President of the Connecticut Society of CPAs. He is also a character in the novel Flashback by Gary Bravely, an Accidental Accountant, and a world-class networker. Whether you’re a student looking for your first job or a professional who hasn’t had to look for a job in over 20 years, Greg has a lot of really useful information. “If I can network my way into a book you sh...
Ep. 21 - Greg Kozera: A Writer & Speaker with Extensive Knowledge of Valuable Subjects From Leadership Skills to the Science Behind Fracking
October 24, 2016 10:00 - 53 minutesToday I’m excited to be speaking with Greg Kozera. He is a leadership expert, a wonderful speaker, a leading authority on fracking, and the author of two books – Learned Leadership and Just The Fracks, Ma’am: The TRUTH about hydrofracking and the next great American boom. Greg’s first book, Learned Leadership, emphasizes the idea that leaders are not born, they are made. In the book he shares powerful stories and identifies ten keys to awakening the leader inside of you. Just the Fracks, M...
Ep. 20 - Lisa Anderson: Partner At Morse & Company In Tulsa, Oklahoma
October 17, 2016 10:00 - 45 minutesOn today’s episode I’m talking to an extremely passionate CPA, Lisa Anderson, a partner at Morse & Company. In addition to being a CPA in tax, she is also Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) through the AICPA. Lisa originally became an accountant because she didn’t think she wanted to interact with people. However, through the many steps of her career, she has discovered that she does like being around other people – and she discovered that being...
Ep. 19 - Judy Carter: Keynote Speaker, Coach, & Author Of “The Message Of You”
October 10, 2016 10:00 - 42 minutesI’m extremely excited to bring you today’s guest, Judy Carter. She is a keynote speaker, an incredible author, and an effective coach. She is also retired from an impressive career as a stand-up comedian. To be completely transparent, Judy has been incredibly influential in my life and my career. One of her books, The Comedy Bible, is something that I have referred to many, many times throughout the years. More recently, Judy coached me in how to better perform comedy and present stories. ...
Ep. 18 - Mark Wyssbrod: CPA, Local Capitalist & President of Small Business CFO, Inc.
October 03, 2016 10:00 - 33 minutesToday we’re speaking with Mark Wyssbrod, founder of the special firm Pro@ctive CPA and a local capitalist. He also invests in small businesses in a CFO role through a firm called Small Business CFO. Mark was also awarded the Small Business Person of the Year by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce in 2013, the Public Service Award by the Georgia Society of CPAs in Spring of 2015, and was named in the Top 40 Under 40 list by the North Atlanta Business Post last Fall. “Stop sayi...
Ep. 17 - Dan Swartwout: Standup Comedian, Councilman & Attorney
September 26, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutesToday I am excited to bring you a great conversation with Dan Swartwout. Dan is a stand-up comedian, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, host of the show cbuzz, a City Council Member, and an all-around great person. Cbuzz is a Columbus’ first business-focused podcast. Dan has been hosting it for a year, and they have formed media partnerships with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, CD 102.5, Rev One Ventures and the Columbus Dispatch. Every month one episode airs on CD 102.5, and Dan recent...
Ep. 16 - Kristen Rampe: Founder & CEO of Kristen Rampe Consulting
September 19, 2016 10:00 - 40 minutesI’m sitting with Kristen Rampe today, an expert in the soft skills of public accounting. Kristen founded Kristen Rampe Consulting, a company that elevates CPA and professional service firm practices through workshops and projects focused on the soft skills that lead to success. Kristen studied accounting in college, and she joined the Big 4 after graduation. She didn’t like the work-life balance of her public accounting job, so she took an industry position. Soon, Kristen was back into publi...
Ep. 15 - Hayden Williams: CFO & Former VP Of Education At the Washington Society Of CPAs
September 12, 2016 10:00 - 30 minutesToday I’m excited to be talking with Hayden Williams, a national leader in CPA education. Hayden is Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Education at the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (WSCPA). Hayden started as a CPA almost 20 years ago. He was a staff accountant at a small firm in Arizona before moving to Director of Finance at the Arizona Society of CPAs. Following his dream to live in the North West, Hayden became CFO of WSCPA. After two years with WSCPA, Hay...
Ep. 14 - Tami Gaitten: Founder & CEO Of Gaitten Wellness, LLC
September 05, 2016 10:00 - 36 minutesToday’s guest is Tami Gaitten, an integrative nutritional health coach with over a decade of experience in the IT field. I didn’t know anything about integrative nutrition health services before this conversation, and I learn a lot. Tami went to school for computer science. She did well in the IT field, and eventually moved from programmer to business analyst, which is essentially a liaison between the programmers and the end users. In the meantime, she was taking care of three children – fa...
Ep. 13 - Jack Park: Certified Speaking Professional, Corporate Advisor, Football Radio Commentator & Best-Selling Author
August 29, 2016 10:00 - 1 hourI’m really excited to sit down and talk with Jack Park, Certified Speaking Professional, Corporate Advisor, Football Radio Commentator and Best Selling Author. He has some powerful thoughts about what makes a good leader, plus a bunch of fun stories about football history. Jack formed the business Financial Insights more than 20 years, which does leadership training for corporations and associations across the country. For the past 38 years, he has been a radio commentator for Ohio State Foo...
Ep. 12 - Bret Johnson: Director Of Channel Management & Development at AICPA
August 22, 2016 10:47 - 36 minutesMy guest this week is Bret Johnson, Director of Channel Management and Development at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). For the past 20 years, he has worked to build partnerships and grow businesses, especially in the learning space. Bret was hired by the AICPA to focus on partnerships and business development. His team looks for different routes to market, handles licensing, works with publishers and grows state society relationships. “Anything that we create i...
Ep. 11 - Jennifer Elder: President At the Sustainable CFO
August 15, 2016 10:00 - 43 minutesI’m excited to have my long-time friend and colleague, Jennifer Elder of SustainableCFO.com, joining me today. With her on the show, you’re guaranteed to walk away with many nuggets of wisdom. At the Sustainable CFO, Jennifer works with smart business leaders who are interested in developing strategies to ensure their businesses are around for the long haul. Today’s CFO’s and CEO’s can get so overwhelmed with putting out day to day fires that they don’t think about what’s coming in the futur...
Ep. 10 - Professor In Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences At the University Of Stirling, Scotland
August 08, 2016 10:00 - 33 minutesI’m excited to have an old school friend on the podcast today – we’ve known each other for nearly 50 years! Kevin Tipton is a professor of Sport, Health and Exercise Science at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Prior to Kevin’s appointment in July 2010, he was a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Metabolism in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at The University of Birmingham from 2005-10 and an Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston...
Ep. 9 - John Barlow: Principal Engineer At Honda R&D Americas, Inc.
August 01, 2016 11:32 - 43 minutesI’m very happy to introduce my friend John Barlow today. He is a brilliant thinker, an empathetic automotive engineer and a masterful practitioner of the “Yes, and,” mindset. John is an accidental engineer. He started his career as a principle engineer at Honda 22 years ago, while pursuing a career as an acoustic engineer. He doesn’t exactly fit the stereotype of an engineer, and he brings an empathetic perspective to the engineering and design process. “I think you can train your brain to u...