Lead. Learn. Grow.
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe Lead. Learn. Grow. podcast, hosted by Robin Green, interviews leaders from the fields of business, government, education, and the non-profit sector. We uncover the stories behind these leaders and learn more about their journey.
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Carla Fowler, MD, PhD, Founder and Managing Director, THAXA
January 29, 2024 13:05 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBCarla Fowler founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA's scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from Fortune 500 technology companies to venture-backed startups to innovative non-profits. Carla's coaching methods draw upon the multidisciplinary field of performance science to generate the...
Matt Dira, Founder, Dira Group, talks about money and life
January 22, 2024 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBMatt Dira is the Founder of the Dira Group. He coaches and advises high-performers to better manage all aspects of their life, including money. Our conversation touches on self-limiting beliefs, goals, and what it means to "have it all." Matt shares thoughts on why and how having a coach can be a life-changing investment. I particularly enjoyed his take on kids and money. If you have youngsters, you'll want to hear some tips and ideas he has. He mentions an app called GravyStack and sh...
Chesdin Harrington on leaving college and building a career
January 15, 2024 16:37 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBEpisode 52 of the podcast features Chesdin Harrington, a product manager at Capitol One, and a graduate of the University of Virginia. Chesdin was an accomplished baseball player and was a member of the nationally-ranked Cavalier baseball program during his time in Charlottesville. Chesdin talks about his college journey, lessons learned from playing sports, and how he has been intentional about building his career. He shares a couple of experiences that he sought out that were really goo...
Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey, authors of "Convince Me"
November 13, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBWelcome to episode 51 of the Lead. Learn. Grow. podcast with Robin Green In this episode, we dive into the art of persuasion with Adele and Chip, seasoned professionals in the convincing business and co-authors of a newly released book, Convince Me. Key Takeaways: Innate Persuasion Skills: We all have a natural ability to convince others, but Chip and Adele's book provides strategies to refine and enhance these skills for more effective persuasion in our personal and professional lives. ...
Jessica Marsh, Executive Director, Association for Corporate Growth - Richmond
November 13, 2023 12:05 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBJessica Marsh is the Executive Director of the Richmond Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth. ACG is an association for corporate growth, development, and mergers and acquisitions professionals. Jessica discusses her role, how it impacts the organization, and lessons learned during the pandemic. It's a wide-ranging conversation touching on a number of interesting topics. *** Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn here. You can learn about ACG here. *** Click here to sign up...
Tom Schwab, Entrepreneur, Author, Podcast Interview Marketing Pioneer
October 23, 2023 12:21 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHave you ever considered that what we are being sold about digital marketing is wrong? What if it’s hurting the business? What if we all are buying the powerful tools and leaving out the fuel that powers them? Tom Schwab believes the best things in life come from conversations. It’s these powerful, sometimes awkward conversations that propel us from where we are personally and professionally to where we dream of being. As an engineer, a Navy Veteran, and Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator...
Jesse Grapes, President, Benedictine Schools of Richmond, talk leadership
October 16, 2023 11:20 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBJesse Grapes is the President of Benedictine Schools of Richmond, which include both Benedictine College Prepartory School for boys, and St. Gertrude's School for girls. These unique schools offer single-sex educational opportunities for high school students on a growing, beautiful campus on the bluffs of the James River. Jesse earned his B.S. in Information Sciences from Carnegie Mellon University and upon graduation, joined the world of business consulting. He shares that although his c...
Buddy Biancalana, former MLB player, Mind-Body Coach, and Author
October 09, 2023 13:18 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBBuddy Biancalana is one of approximately 1,600 players that have been drafted in the first round since the draft began in 1965. With the weight of expectations, pressure to perform, and the demands of being a professional athlete, Buddy quickly rose through the Kansas City Royals minor league system - from Rookie League to the Major Leagues - in five years. As a part-time player, Buddy was what the baseball world calls a "good field-no hit" player, playing the demanding shortstop position...
Jeff Katz, Broadcaster, Speaker, and Coach talks about a career centered in service
October 02, 2023 10:33 - 47 minutes - 43 MBIf you live in Richmond, VA, you know Jeff Katz. The host of an award-winning talk show on WRVA during afternoon drive time, he has a long and storied career. In this fun conversation, you'll hear tales of going from a police officer to selling radio ads and finally hosting his own show. Regardless of where in the country he was working, two things have been a constant. One, his talent behind the mic and his ability to connect with his audience have been recognized repeatedly. Second, he car...
Jenn Drummond, Speaker, World Record Holder, Author and Podcast Host: Empowering and inspiring others to seize the full potential of life
September 25, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBJoin me as I speak in a great conversation with Jenn Drummond of Park City, UT. A car accident in 2018 left Jenn awestruck and emboldened. Rescue workers couldn’t imagine any scenario where she came out of it alive, but she did. That’s when she realized you don’t get to choose when you leave this life…but you sure can choose how you live it. Strengthened by this awareness, she set out to live in a more authentic and adventurous way. Inspired to climb a mountain for her birthday, her son ...
Tracy Hupko, Executive Director, I GOT THIS Foundation, talks about how golf is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities
September 18, 2023 16:29 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBJoin my conversation with Tracy Hupko, Executive Director of the I GOT THIS Foundation, as she talks about how her organization is changing lives through golf. By providing golf instruction, playing opportunities, and organized events, the Foundation strives to teach people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities to play golf, paving the way for them to compete in leagues with typical peers, join high school teams, and enjoy the many social benefits of golf. *** In our d...
Brian Edmonds, The 288 Group
September 11, 2023 14:59 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBBrian Edmonds has a long and distinguished career in sports and entertainment marketing. A UNC graduate, Brian shares interesting stories from his career, ranging from working with superstar athletes at a prominent agency to his present-day company The 288 Group. Brian has worked for the University of Virginia, Front Row Marketing, and Colonial Athletic Association. Listen in as Brian gives us a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at the sports world, and shares some lessons and insights f...
George Forsythe, Managing Partner, WellsColeman
September 05, 2023 15:02 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBGeorge Forsythe joins the podcast to talk about his journey in the world of public accounting. Starting at WellsColeman when he was a senior at the University of Mary Washington, George has risen through the ranks to now lead the firm. He shares insights about his early days, where he was allowed to pursue ideas and initiatives, which allowed him rapidly grow his skillset. He talks about how he learns and stays relevant, and how technology is shaping the future of the firm. George s...
Eric Kolenich, Richmond Times-Dispatch, on his career and ideas for being a better writer
August 28, 2023 16:34 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBRichmond Times-Dispatch writer Eric Kolenich joins Robin on episode 41 of the Lead. Learn. Grow. podcast. After a short stint working for the FBI, Eric joined the RTD staff and hasn’t looked back. He has written about high school sports, higher education, business, health, and real estate in his nearly 15-year career. Eric is a professional storyteller and it’s obvious in our conversation. Midway through, he gives a masterclass on how to put together a written message to communicate with...
Brad Eure of Eure Consulting shares lessons learned from three decades in business
August 22, 2023 14:59 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn Episode 40, Robin has a great conversation with Brad Eure of Eure Consulting. Brad learned business the hard way, through 30+ years of experience in the small and family business world. Now he’s sharing what he learned with clients so that their companies have a smoother ride. Brad’s three decades of operations and management experience have given him a sharp eye for what it takes to succeed in today’s business world. After having successfully run, grown, and sold several radio stati...
Richard Coughlan, Ph. D., University of Richmond Robins School of Business talks Decision Making and Negotiation
July 03, 2023 18:38 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBRichard Coughlan, Ph. D., is an associate professor in the Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond. In addition to being an award-winning educator, he has consulted and advised many Fortune 500 companies. Dr. Coughlan also hosts the highly-acclaimed "C-Suite Conversations" at the University. A master interviewer, he has interviewed notable leaders from all parts of the business, non-profit, education, and sports world. You can find recordings of past interviews here. They ...
Andres Marquez-Lara, Founder & CEO of UFacilitate
June 26, 2023 18:36 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBAndres Marquez-Lara is the Founder & CEO of UFacilitate, a leadership development and facilitation training organization that helps leaders be more effective. He has developed his growing company through a methodology that is a dynamic and inclusive blending of design thinking, improv theatre, and systems thinking. He and his team host workshops that help groups connect, collaborate, create, and complete their projects. He is Adjunct Faculty at the Executive Master in Policy Leadership an...
This week's Huddle, a weekly newsletter for leaders
June 06, 2023 17:52 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn episode 37, I walk through this week's The Huddle, a weekly leadership newsletter. If you like this format, let me know. It's an age-old dilemma. We know exactly what we should do...yet, we don't do it. Being able to bridge the gap between knowledge and action may be the key for you and me reaching our goals. The Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu wrote, "To know and not to do is really not to know." It reminds us that true learning, true knowledge, is in the application. Learning...
Todd Bradberry, Parallel Management "Why Today's Business Influencers Have It All Wrong"
April 07, 2023 17:26 - 1 hour - 125 MBTodd Bradberry is the CEO of Parallel Management Company, located in Richmond, VA. Todd is a noted Business Coach, management consultant, trainer, and speaker. You can connect with him on LinkedIn here and Twitter here. In Episode 36, we talk about Todd's journey in putting a lifelong practice of reading and learning into his first book, which he is currently writing. Todd shares a funny and memorable description of the fast brain and the slow brain. Todd discusses his thoughts about the ...
Andrew Wright, Minor League Field Coordinator, Boston Red Sox
January 05, 2023 17:54 - 1 hour - 147 MBJoin host Robin Green as he chats with Andrew Wright. Andrew is the Minor League Field Coordinator for the Boston Red Sox. I met Andrew a few years ago, and in some ways, we continued that conversation. Andrew is a former college baseball coach who is now in professional baseball. Before his current role, Andrew was the Director of Operations at the New York Yankees Dominican Republic complex. In this conversation, we talk about: Being intentional Managing your personal brand The ...
Scot McRoberts - Lessons Learned in 22 years with the Virginia Council of CEOs
November 04, 2022 22:22 - 44 minutes - 82.3 MBJoin me as I chat with Scot McRoberts, the Executive Director of the Virginia Council of CEOs. Scot shares insights from a career of leading volunteer organizations, from the Boy Scouts of America to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, to founding VACEO 22 years ago. We talk about the challenges of leading volunteers, what mentors have taught Scot about leadership, and various other topics. If you are a CEO, connect with Scot on LinkedIn, or if you have questions about the Virginia Co...
What the heck is the Enneagram?! - Kaley Klemp, best-selling author & Executive Coach
September 26, 2022 14:59 - 56 minutes - 103 MBJoin Kaley Klemp and me for an interesting conversation on the Enneagram. What the heck IS the Enneagram, and why are people using it to become better versions of themselves? Kaley shares insights on each of the 9 types and how she uses the Enneagram as a development tool with her corporate clients. Kaley is a best-selling author and a leading Executive Coach based in Denver, CO. She co-authored The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, one of my favorite leadership books. I've read it...
Jeff Fitch, PGA Tour - How a Community-First Leader found himself working for the PGA Tour
August 16, 2022 14:33 - 57 minutes - 106 MBIn Episode 32, I talk with Jeff Fitch. He shares his journey from a high school teacher and coach in Hopewell to working for a local non-profit (SportsBackers) that has put Richmond on the radar as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. He was there when many of the significant events were in their infancy. Jeff is now an employee of the PGA Tour and is a key member of the team that hosts the Dominion Energy Classic, a PGA Tour Champions event held each year at the Country Club of Virgini...
Tom Prusak - Getting new salespeople off to a good start
August 04, 2022 20:54 - 35 minutes - 64.2 MBTom Prusak, a Maryland native who came to Virginia to study and play lacrosse at Randolph-Macon College, joins us in Episode 31. Tom talks about his expectations coming into his first sales role and how great leaders around him have fueled his success. This is a great message for people interested in starting a sales career and also for leaders who seem to struggle to find productive, entry-level sales professionals. There are a lot of nuggets that Tom shares about his journey that you wi...
Casey Green: An interview with our summer intern
July 20, 2022 14:20 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBWhen a college student interns in a sales training and consulting business, what are the things that surprise them? What are some of the lessons that someone without experience in sales learns while being around sales every day? I had an interesting conversation with my son Casey about his experience so far this summer. If you are a young professional and looking to get into sales, you may learn a few things in this episode.
Andrew Belcher, Continental Underwriters - 2020 Sandler Training in Richmond Client of the Year
February 16, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MBAs the owner of a Sandler Training business, I get the opportunity to work with great people. People that invest in their success, are growth-minded, and willing to change in order to be more successful. For the last 2 years, we have selected a Client of the Year. This is an individual that embodies the attitudes, behaviors, and techniques that train and coach on a regular basis. It's a difficult decision and both this year and last, there were a handful of people that we could have chose...
Running Your Business in a Pandemic - René Haines, President, FocalPath Coaching
September 04, 2020 16:28 - 51 minutes - 94.6 MBIn episode 028, René Haines, Founder and President of FocalPath Coaching as she talks about how she got started as a business coach, what kinds of things she helps business owners with, and some ideas on how to weather the storm in a distressed economy. René has been helping business owners from throughout the country reach their potential and prosper. *** If you'd like to schedule a free, initial consultation with René, you can reach out to her at [email protected]. *** We...
Leading in Tough Times, Robin Green, President, Sandler Training in Richmond
March 23, 2020 19:18 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBEpisode 027 is a bit different. Robin takes to the mic solo and offers some insights from his clients on Best Practices for leading through tough times. With the COVID-19 virus literally changing every aspect of our lives, how do we respond as leaders?
Jessica Philips, President & CEO, CA Human Services
March 12, 2020 17:54 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBJessica Philips, President & CEO of CA Human Services, joins us on episode 026 to talk about her journey that has taken her from working in the organization to leading it. She tells of how an experience she had as a teenager put her on a path she continues today. Jessica and her organization were recently the recipients of the Sandler Training 2020 Non-Profit Scholarship and we talk a bit about that as well. *** I mention our 2019 Client of the Year and a national Sandler podcast whe...
Betsy Moore, Owner, Betsy Moore Fine Art
December 29, 2019 21:08 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MBBetsy Moore joins us for episode 25 and she shares many of the lessons she has learned as a painter. There are many lessons that entrepreneurs can take from the arts. In many ways, building a company (or even helping grow a team member) are similar to that of an artist. Growth requires us to see things as they can be - with an artist's eye. You can find Betsy's art at a number of galleries in the area. If you'd like to view some of her amazing paintings, click here. *** For informati...
Jeremy Ford, Owner, RVA Restoration
September 24, 2019 23:28 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn Episode 024, join in on my discussion with Jeremy Ford, owner of RVA Restoration. Jeremy was a GM at the restoration company after spending the bulk of his career in the insurance business. After a massive rebranding effort - including a name change - he bought the company from it's previous ownership group and began his journey as an entrepreneur. His success has been nothing short of remarkable. In 2019, RVA Restoration was #1 on the Top Workplaces, a recognition program ran by the R...
Keith Reynolds, Co-Founder, Synapse
August 29, 2019 15:05 - 1 hour - 112 MBKeith Reynolds is a native of Culpeper, VA and attended college at the University of Richmond. After a successful career in banking, one that saw him rise through the ranks quickly, he discovered a love for connecting people. He turned that passion into a successful business, as he and a partner founded Synapse, a referral networking organization with a unique twist - partnerships with non-profit organization. Keith shares a couple of wonderful stories about how Synapse is making a differ...
Tripp Costen, President, Costen Floors
July 05, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBTripp Costen is the third-generation of leaders in the successful family business. Costen Floors was founded in 1948 and has survived the many up-and-downs that are prevalent in a family business. Tripp tells a bit about his entry into the business, some amazing stories about his grandmother and how she ran the business. The stories about grandma are funny, inspiring, and amazing. Tripp shares a lot of lessons learned from his journey as a teenager, to VMI, and finally, working in and now...
Episode 022 - Tripp Costen, President, Costen Floors
July 05, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBTripp Costen is the third-generation of leaders in the successful family business. Costen Floors was founded in 1948 and has survived the many up-and-downs that are prevalent in a family business. Tripp tells a bit about his entry into the business, some amazing stories about his grandmother and how she ran the business. The stories about grandma are funny, inspiring, and amazing. Tripp shares a lot of lessons learned from his journey as a teenager, to VMI, and finally, working in and now...
Episode 021 - Dennis Bickmeier, President, Richmond International Raceway
June 15, 2019 19:45 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBJoin my discussion with Dennis Bickmeier, who became the third President of Richmond Raceway in July 2011. Prior to joining Richmond, Bickmeier spent nearly four years as the Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing at Michigan International Speedway, where he oversaw communications, corporate partnership sales, ticket sales and operations. His career with International Speedway Corporation initially began in 1999 as the Public Relations Director at Auto Club Speedway. During his...
Dennis Bickmeier, President, Richmond International Raceway
June 15, 2019 19:45 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBJoin my discussion with Dennis Bickmeier, who became the third President of Richmond Raceway in July 2011. Prior to joining Richmond, Bickmeier spent nearly four years as the Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing at Michigan International Speedway, where he oversaw communications, corporate partnership sales, ticket sales and operations. His career with International Speedway Corporation initially began in 1999 as the Public Relations Director at Auto Club Speedway. During his...
John Polk, John Polk & Associates - Are your slides getting in the way of your message?
May 21, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBJohn Polk left Capital One to start his own consulting company called John Polk & Associates. He is a noted communications expert. Specifically, he helps firms with strategy decks, pitch decks, and other strategy-focused initiatives. He developed one of the most popular learning classes at Capital One and he has now gone out on his own to do the same for other businesses. *** John tells us of a study that shows that more than $1 billion dollars per day in resources are squandered because...
Episode 020 - John Polk, John Polk & Associates
May 21, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBJohn Polk left Capital One to start his own consulting company called John Polk & Associates. He is a noted communications expert. Specifically, he helps firms with strategy decks, pitch decks, and other strategy-focused initiatives. He developed one of the most popular learning classes at Capital One and he has now gone out on his own to do the same for other businesses. *** John tells us of a study that shows that more than $1 billion dollars per day in resources are squandered because...
Michael Bor, Founder and CEO, CarLotz
April 27, 2019 15:37 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBWelcome to Episode 019 of the Lead. Learn. Grow. podcast. In this episode, we chat with Michael Bor, the Founder and CEO of CarLotz. Michael has an undergraduate degree from Lehigh University and earned an MBA at the Harvard Business School. Michael takes us on a fascinating journey through an entrepreneurial journey that began as a teenager, putting small screws onto a small box, and led him to founding one of the fastest-growing private companies in North America. Listen to Michael t...
Natalie McNamara, Owner, CreativeMktgGroup - Not making a Plan B
April 04, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBNatalie McNamara is the owner of CreativeMktGroup, a dedicated and fractional marketing department to startups, small businesses and non-profits. They help clients in the areas of branding, digital marketing, business development and public relations. In this episode, Natalie shares the real-world struggles of being a new business owner and shares how she has built her business from the ground up in just over two years. My favorite anecdote was this - to make it in business, there can ...
Episode 018 - Natalie McNamara, Owner, CreativeMktgGroup
April 04, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBNatalie McNamara is the owner of CreativeMktGroup, a dedicated and fractional marketing department to startups, small businesses and non-profits. They help clients in the areas of branding, digital marketing, business development and public relations. In this episode, Natalie shares the real-world struggles of being a new business owner and shares how she has built her business from the ground up in just over two years. My favorite anecdote was this - to make it in business, there can ...
Episode 017 - Jay Markiewicz, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs, Virginia Commonwealth University
March 07, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn Episode 017, we are joined by Jay Markiewicz, the Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at Virginia Commonwealth University. Jay discusses his students passion for entrepreneurship, how he thinks about thinking, and his views on how life is simply a series of mini-experiments. Our discussion was full of interesting insights that you won't want to miss. Get out your notebooks for this one! *** Jay earned the Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State and also holds a Master's degree fr...
Jay Markiewicz, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs, Virginia Commonwealth University - Life is series of mini-experiments
March 07, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn Episode 017, we are joined by Jay Markiewicz, the Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at Virginia Commonwealth University. Jay discusses his students passion for entrepreneurship, how he thinks about thinking, and his views on how life is simply a series of mini-experiments. Our discussion was full of interesting insights that you won't want to miss. Get out your notebooks for this one! *** Jay earned the Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State and also holds a Master's degree fr...
Eric Glymph, Owner, EDGe Business Planning
February 21, 2019 01:44 - 47 minutes - 87.8 MBEpisode 016 bring us Eric Glymph, Owner of EDGe Business Planning. Eric is a graduate of Indiana University and has been an entrepreneur for 6 years in Richmond. In this episode, Eric talks about his entrepreneurial journey, how his company helps small businesses, and he shares fascination details about what it's like to compete in an Ironman Triathlon. He shares a number of lessons that will help you in your personal and professional life. *** I always tell me guests, "If there is an is...
7 Traps Sales Coaches Must Overcome
February 14, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBOn episode 015 of the Lead. Learn. Grow. podcast Robin Green, President and Owner of Sandler Training in Richmond, VA, discusses the 7 Traps Sales Coaches Must Overcome. In this episode, Robin talks about the 4 hats that sales coaches must wear and then, breaks down some of the barriers that get in the way of good coaching. If you are a business owner, manager, or sales leader, you'll find lots of actionable insights to help you be more effective in your role. *** For podcast listeners, ...
Episode 014 - Curt Hammitt, Owner, Propel Your Career
February 07, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBEpisode 014 brings us Curt Hammitt of Propel Your Career. Curt shares how we can use Six Sigma management principles to our everyday lives and some great ideas on finding your passion. Curt shares his experience working in the IT field back in the days of data cards and mainframes - days that young folks today can hardly imagine! He share some great tips for young people who are entering the job market for the first time - and those that may be re-entering after a stint in the military or fa...
Curt Hammitt, Owner, Propel Your Career
February 07, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBEpisode 014 brings us Curt Hammitt of Propel Your Career. Curt shares how we can use Six Sigma management principles to our everyday lives and some great ideas on finding your passion. Curt shares his experience working in the IT field back in the days of data cards and mainframes - days that young folks today can hardly imagine! He share some great tips for young people who are entering the job market for the first time - and those that may be re-entering after a stint in the military or fa...
Jesse Wysocki, COO, The McShin Foundation
January 24, 2019 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBYou aren't going to believe some of the experiences Jesse Wysocki shares with us on Episode 013. A former heroin addict, his addiction took him down a dark road - and landed him in jail for an extended period of time. Jesse describes how he hit rock bottom - multiple times - and got his life turned around. Now, Jesse serves the addiction and substance abuse community as the Chief Operating Officer of the McShin Foundation in Richmond, VA. it's a remarkable story. *** If you'd like ...
Episode 013 - Jesse Wysocki, COO, The McShin Foundation
January 24, 2019 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBYou aren't going to believe some of the experiences Jesse Wysocki shares with us on Episode 013. A former heroin addict, his addiction took him down a dark road - and landed him in jail for an extended period of time. Jesse describes how he hit rock bottom - multiple times - and got his life turned around. Now, Jesse serves the addiction and substance abuse community as the Chief Operating Officer of the McShin Foundation in Richmond, VA. it's a remarkable story. *** If you'd like ...
Episode 012 - Alison Conners, Owner, Renaissance Executive Forums
January 17, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBIn episode 012, we are visiting with Renaissance Executive Forums owner Alison Conners. Alison talks about her journey as an entrepreneur and the lessons learned so far. I particularly like her views on feedback. You know, feedback has been called the breakfast of champions but many of us are not good at giving it— and worse at receiving it. She also mentions some of the lessons learned from her father - who immigrated to the US from Trinidad and built a successful business in Northern Virgi...