Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg
497 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn depth interviews with successful entrepreneurs and leaders that compare the winning traits of sports to business. A long time television sportscaster looks for similarities in teamwork, championship culture, diversity and relationships needed in between and outside the lines.
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Ep. 890 Caley Rose | Positivity is Music to Our Ears
August 24, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBWhen you’re chasing a dream, you never can be sure where it will lead. Today’s guest took a serendipitous leap of faith, and found everything she never knew she wanted. Caley Rose is an award-winning singer-songwriter and self-proclaimed Queen of Positivity whose music has a message. Using indie-pop with a sunny twist, she delivers confidence-boosting anthems to women and youth across the continent. And empowers them to not just go for what they want, but demand all that they deserve and more...
Ep. 889 Dr. Matt Poepsel | Changing the World of Work for the Better
August 21, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn his pursuit of a worthy challenge, Dr. Matt Poepsel achieved the titles of Marine, Ph.D and Ironman finisher. Independently, each title carries its own lofty clout, but when properly positioned, becomes a trifecta that can’t be beat. He is an author, speaker and Vice President of Partner Growth at The Predictive Index, where he aligns talent with strategy to deliver unprecedented results. It’s an evolutionary framework that harnesses the power of technology and psychology to create better ...
Ep. 888 Russell Clayton | The Power of Emotional Intelligence
August 17, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBDr. Russell Clayton is an award-winning scholar and executive development coach who is on a mission to get others from where they are to where they want to be. And he does it using the power of emotional intelligence. His facts-based approach balances science with ideals to influence leaders from the classroom to the boardroom. And by challenging the traditions of how work gets done, amplifies outputs and work and at home. Please visit our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/PNQLeAHLCKU Webs...
Ep. 887 Dr. Mary Ritz | Bringing Learning to Life
August 14, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBToday’s story is one of hope, hardwork and resilience as Joel is joined by a woman who is shifting international business frameworks using customer-centric solutions. Dr. Mary Ritz is the esteemed founder, thought-provoking leader and guiding force of Almenta International, a professional development firm optimizing performance to bring learning to life. With a global perspective rooted in humble beginnings, she challenges the notion of profits before people. And by refocusing on what matters...
Ep. 886 Mike Lee | Getting Locked In To World Class Performance in Business and Life
August 10, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBJoel is joined by a mindfulness expert whose high-octane strategies are leveling up organizations everywhere. So who is Mike Lee and how does he do it? He’s an in-demand keynote, two-time author and founder of Mindshift Labs, where purpose meets mental health to unlock world-class performance. Using a countercultural approach that fuses science and experience with lessons learned from the best in basketball, he’s written a new set of rules for our ultra-competitive world…and it’s changing the...
Ep. 885 Luke Russert | The Quest for Self-Discovery
August 07, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBLuke Russert possesses a pedigree steeped in journalistic history, one may even argue journalism is in his DNA, but it was the crushing pressure and weight of expectations that sent him on a captivating journey to the furthest corners of the world. He is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author and son of the late Tim Russert, famed host of NBC’s Meet the Press. In his debut memoir, Luke chronicles his three-year quest to self-discovery. Not only did it take him to nearly 70 countries ...
Ep. 884 Rob and Anissa Elsey | In the Name of Grace
August 03, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBRob and Anissa Elsey each built successful careers in their own right, but a first-hand experience with addiction helped them realize a higher calling as recovery philanthropists. The result was In the Name of GRACE, a non-profit that affords safe, sober housing - and the opportunity for change - to people recovering from substance abuse. By removing the stigma comes hope, the most powerful antidote to the heartbreak that is addiction. Website: www.inthenameofgrace.org Instagram: https://w...
Ep. 883 BEST OF JULY | Ted Barrett
July 31, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBAs we wrap up a month filled with fantastic guests, we highlight one in particular...Ted Barrett. We’ve had all types of leaders on this podcast. And athletes. And ministers and pastors. There have been numerous PHDs. But Ted Barrett falls under all of those categories, not to mention he is someone who has taken a punch from the likes of George Foreman and Mike Tyson. He’s a leader, an athlete, a minister, a legend in the game of baseball. Let’s sum it up this way and call him Reverend Docto...
Ep. 882 Liz Harding | Understanding and Achieving Ethical Artificial Intelligence
July 27, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBLiz Harding is an accomplished privacy attorney who brings more than two decades of expertise to clients on both in the UK and the US. She is the dual-qualified Vice Chair of Technology and Data Privacy for Polsinelli. She’s an international authority on all things compliance who is as versed in AI risks as she is in regulations. And thanks to her business-focused approach, has remained a pragmatic source of counsel, in the legal community and beyond. Website: https://www.polsinelli.com/eli...
Ep. 881 Shawn Barber. | Making the Unbelievable Possible
July 24, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOn this episode, Joel chats with Shawn Barber, the former NFL linebacker, Vice President of Business Development at McInnes Group and exemplary community leader in the land of the Chiefs. In his athletic career, this All-American’s impressive decorum was rivaled only by his devotion to service. The fingerprints of his stewardship - and the relationships that came of it - can be found everywhere, having uplifted scores of people throughout the community. In some ways, it’s like he never really...
Ep. 880 Scott Spiezio | The Aftermath of Sacrifice
July 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBTODAY’S EPISODE FOCUSES ON RESILIENCE AND ADVERSITY. JOEL GOLDBERG OFTEN SPEAKS ABOUT DREAMS, AND HE CHRONICLES THE JOURNEY AND PATH OF SO MANY SUCCESSFUL LEADERS, CEOS, ENTREPRENEURS AND ATHLETES BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE DREAM FALLS APART. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE DREAM BECOMES A NIGHTMARE. TODAY'S GUEST IS ONE OF THE BETTER GUYS JOEL HAS MET IN HIS NEARLY 30-YEAR BROADCAST CAREER. BUT HE’S DIFFERENT THAN WHEN HE FIRST COVERED HIM AND JOEL WOULD ARGUE THAT HE'S AN EVEN BETTER PERSON NOW. BUT...
Ep. 879 Fahteema Parrish | Constructing a Strong Foundation for Success
July 17, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBOn this episode of Rounding The Bases, Joel is joined by a history-making entrepreneur who is paving the way for the next generation of female business leaders. Her name is Fahteema Parrish, the Founder, President and CEO of Parrish and Sons Construction Company, the first-ever Black woman-owned recipient of Kansas City’s Small Business of the Year Award. The groundbreaking achievement is a testament to her roots, where hard work done right and learning from mistakes always chart a path to su...
Ep. 878 Lauren Golden | Freeing Mamas by Giving Them It All
July 13, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBTo get results you’ve never had, you have to challenge yourself to something you’ve never done. So when Lauren Golden was confronted with the overwhelm of being a young, working mom, she took unprecedented action to find her freedom. It was a courageous first step that altered the trajectory of her life, and in turn, those of tens of thousands of women around the world, fast-tracking her ascent from savvy businesswoman to an entrepreneurial icon. Lauren Golden is an international bestselling ...
Ep.877 Todd Miller | Transforming Security and Our Safety
July 10, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBTodd Miller is the System Vice President of Security at SSM Health Systems and a subject-matter expert on public protection. His marquee initiative incorporates security personnel into the care-team fold, lending to a tactical solution that’s as innovative as it is proven. And by drawing on years of experience as a top intelligence officer, is able to detect - and diffuse - complex threats before they become a problem, allowing hospitals to endure as safe havens for healing. For Extra Innin...
Ep. 876 Ted Barrett | The Legendary Umpire and His Rise to Success
July 06, 2023 14:47 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBWe’ve had all types of leaders on this podcast. And athletes. And ministers and pastors.There have been numerous PHDs. But today’s guest can fall under all of those categories, not to mention someone who has taken a punch from the likes of George Foreman and Mike Tyson. He’s a leader, an athlete, a minister, a legend in the game of baseball. Let’s sum it up this way and call him Reverend Doctor Crew Chief. Ted Barrett’s big league umpiring crew spanned from 1994-2022. He worked 33 playoff ser...
Ep. 875 Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Christopher Hughes | The Only Way is Forward
July 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIn honor of Independence Day, we welcome a distinguished leader who brings more than 35 years of military accomplishment. With trust in training and a focus on results, he found the way forward in rank and decorum. It didn’t just earn him two stars for excellence, but a reputation as one of the most adaptive officers in modern military history. Major General Christopher Hughes is in the guest seat today, an award-winning author, executive coach and President/CEO of Northwest Consulting. With ...
Ep. 844 Best of June | Lorenzo Cain
June 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIt's time for our "best of episode" to round out the month of June. Most successful professional athletes grew up dreaming of playing sports at the highest level. In the case of Lorenzo Cain, he never even played baseball until his sophomore year of high school. The outfielder went on to win a World Series with the Kansas City Royals while earning MVP honors in the 2014 American League Championship. The recently retired outfielder Rounded the Bases with Joel for a trip down memory lane. Pl...
Ep. 873 Micah LaCerte + Diana Chaloux | A Power Couple's Strength
June 26, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBOn this episode, we hear from an award-winning power couple who are more than trainers…they’re transformers. Since pioneering the world of online personal fitness, this dynamic duo has flexed, smiled and built their bodies into bona fide brands. Micah Lacerte and Diana Chaloux are the co-founding owners of Hitch Fit Gyms and Rockbody Retreat, where big goals yield even bigger results. By modeling what it means to believe in yourself, they have earned accolades - and magazine covers - that at ...
Ep. 872 Jeremy Poincenot | Seeing Interdependence More Clearly
June 22, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBOn this episode, a three-peat World Champion golfer who won his titles without ever seeing the ball joins Joel Goldberg. Jeremy Poincenot, is a memorable speaker whose inspiring story will open your eyes to the power of teamwork. By focusing on his own purpose, he learned that independence is good, but INTERdependence is great. And that no matter the challenge, together, success is limitless. For Extra Innings with Jeremy Poincenot: https://youtu.be/RtmmOLSMauk Website: https://www.jeremypo...
Ep. 871 Roman Gabriel | Hard Conversations that Save a Life
June 19, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBJoel Goldberg is joined by a 2nd-gen football legend who followed his calling from the gridiron to the greater good. Roman Gabriel III is the founder of the Sold Out Youth Foundation and host of The Roman Gabriel Show. As a media broadcaster, he tells powerful stories of high-impact difference makers who aren’t just great at their jobs, they’re great at life. But as a speaker, he IS the difference maker…educating, encouraging and challenging the leaders of tomorrow against the backdrop of spo...
Ep. 870 Aaron Zack | Shining the Light on Health and Wellness
June 15, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWe’re bringing you the ultimate glow-up on today’s episode of Rounding the Bases, which features the story of one Kansas City businessman who bootstrapped his way from a basement business to a multinational enterprise…all in the name of spreading light and good health. I’m joined by Aaron Zack, CEO of the innovative sauna company, Sunlighten. Its globally recognized portfolio of restorative infrared products has empowered millions to live their best lives. And put wellness within reach…for ev...
Ep. 869 Karah Jones | Follow Your Passion, Be a Little Curious
June 12, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBConfidence is a power that brings great responsibility…to uplift, to inspire and to share in the enthusiastic spirit of competition. Today’s guest is a queen of just that, and will stop at nothing to help strong, powerful athletes shine. Karah Jones is the co-founder and CEO of Angel Competition Bikinis, a bespoke line of performance bikinis for elite female bodybuilders, designed to amplify the confidence of their unrivaled physiques. Her precision designs are heavy on sparkle that makes eve...
Ep. 868 Tyler Williams | Using Fear as Fuel to Achieve Success
June 08, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIf five minutes stood between you and everything you ever wanted…what would you do with it? Today’s guest seized his opportunity to accelerate past fear and into the winners circle, claiming unapologetic victory over everything that had once held him back. Joel shines the spotlight on Tyler Williams. He’s a country music singing race car driver whose fiery determination used fear as fuel to achieve breakthrough performance. He took a risk to overcome failure, and claimed ownership of his stor...
Ep. 867 Lorenzo Cain | Being Late to the Party Doesn't Mean You're Late to the Game
June 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBMost successful professional athletes grew up dreaming of playing sports at the highest level. In the case of Lorenzo Cain, he never even played baseball until his sophomore year of high school. The outfielder went on to win a World Series with the Kansas City Royals while earning MVP honors in the 2014 American League Championship. The recently retired outfielder Rounded the Bases with Joel for a trip down memory lane.
Ep. 866 Don Yaeger | Storytelling Greatness
June 01, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBJoel Goldberg is joined by one of the most provocative thought leaders of our generation. As a journalist by trade, evidence of his world-class storytelling can be found everywhere from in front of a camera to holding a mic. But most notably, in black and white font. Don Yaeger is the celebrated Sports Illustrated writer, award-winning speaker and President of Greatness Inc. Thirty years discussing success with America’s most distinguished sports legends will teach you a lot about real winnin...
Ep. 865 Best of May | Jy Maze
May 29, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBHappy Memorial Day to all of our listeners! We are wrapping up another month with amazing guests, which means it's time for our "best of" series. Jy Maze is an industry expert who realized her lifelong ambition in three little words: You’re the boss. At times the strategic details were ambiguous, but the endgame was always the same: to succeed in the male-dominated world of logistics. She is the President and CEO of Maze Freight Solutions, a 3PL firm that’s as intentional about excellence as ...
Ep. 864 Dr. Brian Davidson | Building the Formula For Success
May 25, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIt turns out there IS a formula to excellence, and it begins with a growth mindset. During this episode, Dr. Brian Davidson joins Joel Goldberg to discuss optimizing the global talent pool. Dr. Brian Davidson is the Founder and President of MindVue, a mental performance company that uses science to maximize success. And to ignite the greatness that every person, team and organization is capable of from within. This is our extra innings with Dr. Brian Davidson. For Extra Innings with Dr. Bria...
Ep. 863 Mary Esselman | Ready or Not Here She Comes
May 22, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBJoining Joel Goldberg is Mary Essleman, the brilliant President and CEO of Operation Breakthrough. It’s Kansas City’s premiere environment for children in poverty to learn, grow and maximize their potential from cradle to career. With nearly four decades of experience in urban education, Mary Esselman has mastered the art of whole-child enrichment. And through disruptive innovation, has instilled in the leaders of tomorrow that impossible is nothing. But empowerment…is everything. Website: ...
Ep. 862 Erin Christensen | An Innovator in Building Kansas City's Workforce
May 18, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBA big-picture innovator with a reputation for shattering expectations joins joins Joel Goldberg on this episode of Rounding The Bases. After a successful career in higher education, she shifted her focus to regional workforce development. Erin Christensen is the Chief Operating Officer of the KC Tech Council, and an extraordinary connector who does more than cultivate talent. She creates solutions that attract AND retain, facilitating Kansas City's emergence as THE global tech hub of tomorrow...
Ep. 861 Ed O'Malley | The Art of True Leadership
May 15, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOn this episode of Rounding The Bases, Joel sits down with an executive results accelorator. He has a revolutionary approach to leadership that will energize you to connect with solutions, and redefine what you thought you knew about problem solving. Ed O’Malley is the President and CEO of the Kansas Health Foundation and co-author of the bestselling new classic, When Everyone Leads. It’s an innovative perspective on the challenges of the business world. And affirmation that anyone can - and ...
Ep. 860 Dr. Shane Schaffer | Life-Changing Work that is Worth the Wait
May 11, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBJoel Goldberg sits down with Dr. Shane Schaffer, co-founder and CEO of Cingulate Therapeutics, the biopharma company on a mission to become the next-gen pharma powerhouse…right from Kansas City. It may be the 25-year industry vets biggest project yet, but thanks to a breakthrough drug delivery platform, is an accomplishment that also seems inevitable. New products mean new standards, and they’re being set higher than ever, putting life-changing relief on the horizon for millions who suffer fr...
Ep. 859 Mary Messner | Breaking Barriers for Women
May 08, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBMary Messner is an empowered woman who has built a career around empowering other women. By celebrating women's unique abilities, she gives voice to the power of each authentic self, and helps break through glass ceilings to bump their heads on the clouds. Mary is a professional speaker and champion for female advancement in every facet of life. With a passion that knows no bounds, she tirelessly challenges the status quo, reminding girls of all ages that they already have the power. They jus...
Ep. 858 Jy Maze | Diversifying a Male-Dominated Industry and Taking the Lead
May 04, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBToday’s guest is an industry expert who realized her lifelong ambition in three words: you’re the boss. At times, the strategic details were ambiguous, but the endgame was always the same: to succeed in a male-dominated world of logistics. Her name is Jy Maze, the President and CEO of Maze Freight Solutions, a 3PL firm that’s as intentional about excellence as it is about creating opportunities. A phenomenal ascent took her from small business owner to award-winning mainstay in the global sup...
Ep. 857 John Kollhoff | A Double Shot of Happiness
May 01, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBJohn Kollhoff has a background that’s about as complex as a great cup of coffee. Notes of entrepreneurship blend with people-focused connection for success that runs from KC to Colorado. Kolhoff is a pharmacist turned public servant whose 7Brew Coffee is more than your energizing morning staple. It’s a bold new approach that compounds routine with a double shot of happiness to change your day, and maybe even an industry. For Extra Innings with John Kollhoff please visit: https://youtu.be/Db_...
Ep. 856 Best of April | Reverend Adam Hamilton
April 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIt is time for our "Best of the Month" special. This month we listen back to Joel's conversation with Reverend Adam Hamilton, the Senior Pastor at Church of the Resurrection. By virtue of position and talent, he founded the largest - and arguably most influential - Methodist Church in the United States. It’s a place where sanctity isn’t limited to the pulpit. Instead, it’s a daily celebration of an exhilarating journey nearly 35 years in the making…and it shows no signs of slowing. Website:...
Ep. 855 Marc Braun | Helping Business Executives Grow in Purpose and in Profit
April 24, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBAs the Co-founder and CEO of Encouraging Leaders, Marc Braun is an exceptional man who helps executives grow profit. Marc coaches top talent who are working to become the courageous decision makers they are meant to be. By getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, he helps executives overcome fear and grow into their next level of success. For Extra Innings: https://youtu.be/sBTplwCuEIw Website: https://www.encouragingleaders.com/
Ep. 854 Aseem Giri + Galen Buckwalter | Bringing Human Understanding to the Office
April 20, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBDr. Galen Buckwalter CEO and Co-Founder of psYML and Aseem Giri, CSO of psYML, join Joel Goldberg to discuss the ways human understanding meets product empowerment, which in turn creates revolutionary human experiences. The two professionals have leveraged pysch at scale to change the big data game. With decades of experience in the science of personalities, their platform has fine-tuned the art of forecasting behaviors. Through customizing interactions, psYML is forging micro-connections tha...
Ep. 853 Chaz Wolfe | Gathering the Kings
April 17, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBChaz Wolfe is as high-performing as they come. He’s an entrepreneurial mastermind delivering an experience like no one has ever done. As the leader of an elite-class, his model guides by example. And from that model, he has built a prestigious community of professionals who are grateful but never satisfied. He is the ignitor behind Gathering the Kings. It’s one part business intensive, another part podcast, and together they challenge the limits of mindset, work ethic and most of all…results....
Ep. 852 Bryan Clayton | One Man's Chore is Another's Empire
April 13, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBA pragmatic businessman who bootstrapped his way from blue collar to tech titan joins Joel Goldberg on this episode of Rounding The Bases. Bryan Clayton is the globetrotting CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, a marketplace that has been dubbed the “Uber for Lawn Care”. From one chore came two thriving business empires, and a model that’s as much of a win for small businesses as it is for homeowners. Website: https://www.yourgreenpal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanmclayton/?hl=...
Ep. 851 Taylor Kay Philips | Laughing Her Way to the Top
April 10, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIf anyone thought the Midwest was only good for incredible podcasts and championship sports teams, the joke is on them. Here in the heartland, we also claim fame as the hometown to a fresh crop of comic geniuses, much like today’s guest. Taylor Kay Phillips is the perfectly mannered, Emmy-award winning writer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. But as a woman driven by her own insatiable vision of success, it’s no surprise that her credits roll on. With the upcoming debut of A Guide to Mi...
Ep. 850 Andrew Dowis | Freedom in the Workplace Fuels Success
April 06, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWork can - and should - be fun, no matter what. Just ask Andrew Dowis who has built a company culture few can match by focusing on benefit before the bottom line. He is the CEO of Pro Athlete Inc. and since joining the e-commerce juggernaut, he’s earned legions of fans within his very own team, whose ultimate goal is to blow people’s minds. It’s a different approach to business that produces the winning results. And while it might not be easy, it will always be rewarding. For Extra Innings w...
Ep. 849 Reverend Adam Hamilton | The Building Blocks of Faith and Strength of Community
April 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBToday on Rounding the Bases, Joel is joined by a man whose faith is as endless as his ministry. He built a house where critical thinking and theology could unite to know, love and serve. He gives a voice to the space between scripture and secular, creating a living faith that’s as awe-inspiring as it is profound. Reverend Adam Hamilton is the Senior Pastor at Church of the Resurrection. By virtue of position and talent, he founded the largest - and arguably most influential - Methodist Church...
Ep. 848 Jeremy Guthrie | Guthrie Gratitude
March 30, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIt's a great day in Major League Baseball as it marks Opening Day 2023. In the MLB, all players have exponential talent, and it is the right attitude that allows you to use it. On this episode, Joel sits down with a World Series Champion who is known for his fastball, but maybe even more for his leadership. Jeremy Guthrie is the man of today’s hour and one of Joel's newest broadcast teammates. He’s bringing the heat once again. This time…from the media booth. Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Ep. 847 The Best of March | Mindy Corporon + Jake Goldman
March 27, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIt is time for our "Best of the Month" episode, and for March we are showcasing the conversation with Mindy Corporon and Jake Goldman. One act of kindness can make a ripple, but many can create a powerful wave of change. And it’s just what today’s guests have set out to do by finding positivity from pain. Mindy and Jake started a movement called SevenDays that is adjusting mindsets in defiance of intolerance. With education and understanding, it shows all walks just how alike they really are....
Ep. 846 Nicki Cole | The Professional Solutions Engineer
March 23, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBNicki Cole is a top-notch executive who has a reputation for solving the most taxing tech challenges, and she does it with an energy that makes innovation look easy. She is the Vice President of Technology at H&R Block and lynchpin of its most critical initiatives in recent history. As a professional solutions engineer, leading her team through complex situations is all in a day’s work. But it's a role made easier when empowerment and attitude unite, maximizing gains for everyone. Extra inn...
Ep. 845 Theresa Garza | A Public Servant
March 20, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBFor today’s guest, active duty may be a thing of the past, but "actively doing" is her way of life. Meet Theresa Garza, the public servant who changed the face of Kansas City legislation, and has kept it in ship shape ever since. While blazing a new trail in governmental affairs, she flexed a passion for community and leadership skills that many can only dream of. And in doing so, energized the civic landscape for women, veterans and people of color in ways that will sustain for generations t...
Ep. 844 Ashleigh Sterr + Kendall Jackson + Colleen Lotz | The Women Behind Rounding The Bases
March 16, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBToday's episode features the brains behind the Rounding The Bases operation...the ones that make Joel Goldberg look good ;) Three remarkable women, Ashleigh Sterr, Colleen Lotz, and Kendall Jackson are the women who help manage the JGM Brand. Colleen has a 17-career in sports broadcast production, Ashleigh recently left the corporate world to start her own business, and Kendall a young budding professional with a creatively bright future. They represent all walks of life, but most importantly...
Ep. 843 Deb Krier | A Wise Woman Helping People and Businesses Thrive
March 13, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBTo be alive may be comfortable, but to live is worth fighting for. On this episode of Rounding the Bases, Deb Krier joins Joel Goldberg to discuss a life should be exhilarating, and anything less than that simply isn’t acceptable. Deb is an unlikely survivor who has unlocked the cure to anything…including cancer, and her remedy is in truly living. On her journey, she’s built a tribe that energizes the warriors while honoring their battle. And with compassionate honesty, Deb has found a way to...
Ep. 842 Xavier Hankins and Ashley Rudd | Bringing Women of Color Together with Brown Sugar
March 09, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBToday’s guests are a team of creative community builders writing a sweet new HERstory for minority-owned businesses. Xavier Hankins and Ashley Rudd are the co-founders of Brown Sugar Collective, an inclusive network designed exclusively for women of color. As equal parts resource and support system, it fills the need they uncovered on their own entrepreneurial journeys. And empowers members to become forces of change, flourishing together in the sisterhood of success. Website: https://www.br...
Ep. 841 Wendy Doyle | Accelerating Women's Voices for Good
March 06, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWhen the stakes are high, change can’t wait. Making civic-minded champions all the more valuable. In this episode, one of those champions joins Joel Goldberg. Wendy Doyle is a fearless advocate for women who has been igniting critically important conversations about equality for thirty years. She is a change accelerator who brings an exhaustive pedigree of achievements to her role as President and CEO of UnitedWE. The organization may be local to Kansas City, MO, but its influence on female e...