Coffee & Change

On this episode I interview James "Jay" Guilford, a man who actually ran away with the circus. Jay shares his lessons, insights and stories from his days of leading training and leadership development with Cirque du Soleil. Jay strives to improve the way managers lead and team members interact. By doing so, he hopes to build a world where work is not just a means to an end, but a source of inspiration, transformation, and interpersonal growth. Learn more about Jay at: https://www.coworkslead.com/team Enjoy this inspirational conversation.

On Episode 36, I interview Dr. Michael Page who has over 30 years of experience in a variety of professional, academic, clinical, & surgical settings. His unique fusion of experience provides the background & setting for discussion & training, deeply rooted in the fundamental & critical aspects of leadership, workplace, & professional relationships. We talk about the importance of seeking self-awareness amidst a sea of change.

On Episode 34 I speak with Daniel Blue, Founder and President of Quest Education. Quest teaches financial education to Americans to help them understand how to save for the future, protect their assets, save money on taxes, get the funding they need, and eliminate debt. Daniel and his team aim to empower people with resources and education to maximize control over their money and to provide clients with world-class service. Daniel shared a powerful story of origin for his business as well as what it means to build a team that is focused on "quickly utilizing everyone's talents to welcome and assist you." ​

On Episode 33, I meet with a panel of parents who are navigating change as parents and educators during the global pandemic. They share their heartfelt, emotional and insightful stories, insights and perspective as educators, spouses, parents and citizens. Special Thanks to Kevin, Jenna, Lauren and Janice!

On Episode 32, we talk with change experts and wonder mama, Kacie Linegar. Kacie is a full time working professional providing project management advisory and consulting services to Fortune 500 companies. She is a wife, business owner, and mother to three gorgeous daughters (ages 8 and 6 (identical twins)). She is an avid equestrian, and loves running, her two dogs, and reading on the back porch. Whenever possible, she enjoys escaping for long weekends “glamping” in the Texas Hill Country with her family. Kacie is the Founder of WonderMama and the President of CK2 Consulting. For more information and to reach out to Kacie point your browser to: WonderMama.life Enjoy the discussion!

On Episode 31 I meet with Chris Marshall, Founder and CEO of CMAC, a virtual GPS for Alumni Relations. We talk about leading change in higher education advancement and alumni engagement in a digital first world amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more and connect with Chris at: https://www.cmac.me/

On Episode 30, I interview Meg Samaniego, Susan Abelein, and Leslie De Leonardis, three lifelong educators who share their perspectives as leaders in Catholic Education navigating the COVID-19 crisis and its impacts on families, students, teachers, principals, and parishes. Meg Samaniego is the Director of Onward Leaders: https://www.onwardleaders.org/ Susan Abelien is an Education Consultant and Coach: linkedin.com/in/susan-abelein-ph-d-552858b Leslie De Leonardis is the Director of STEM Schools Los Angeles: https://www.stemschoolsla.org/

On this episode, I connect with Ben Dueck, the founder of Cantera Leadership. Ben is focused on helping others increase their leadership capacity in times of change. Ben is passionate about developing leaders and helping them maximize their effectiveness amidst times of uncertainty. Ben is a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach and has facilitated numerous workshops and enjoys helping others transform themselves through change.

My guests for this episode are Mark and Anne Lackey, husband and wife, business owners, renown Atlanta-based realtors, and the founders of HireSmartVAs.com. Mark and Anne have coached and trained hundreds of US and Canadian realtors to be successful in a dynamic real estate industry. They have written multiple books and developed numerous educational programs to benefit companies and entrepreneurs around the world. Turning challenges into opportunities is something Mark and Anne pride themselves on. And they have done just that for multiple decades and through multiple downturns. In today’s conversation we will hear some great stories and insights on what drives them and how they stay focused and positive, always paying it forward. When I booked Anne and Mark as guests on my podcast just a few months ago, I had no idea how much the concept of virtual working would be on the forefront of everyone’s mind. So, from my kitchen table in Seattle to their Home Office in Atlanta, we talked about the importance

Moving from Overwhelm to Empowerment with Catherine Sherlock On this episode of Coffee and Change, I interview Catherine Sherlock, whose work focuses on elevating the leadership conversation and transforming leadership from the inside out. Catherine’s work at HigherMindfulness.com centers around Leadership Actualization, Unlocking Innate Creativity, Understanding Leadership Intuition and Emotional Intelligence. Catherine also focuses on what she calls, “disrupting mindfulness and meditation” with her knowledge of peak experiences and altered states of consciousness. This interview was conducted on March 13, 2020 just hours after the U.S. declared a National State of Emergency to respond to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic.

On this episode of Coffee and Change, I interview Angela Mendoza, who after nearly 15 years in Operations, Sales and Call Center Management, decided to make a career change and pursue her passion for change management. In our discussion, Angela shares learnings and gives us a glimpse into her journey of how she became a Program Manager leading organizational change for a healthcare system. Enjoy the conversation.

On this special episode, I am interviewed by Brian Hampton of the ChangeNerd Community on a topic I am very passionate about...mindfulness. We talk about the different definitions of mindfulness and how to integrate it into your workplace and your working life.

On this episode I interview Sheevaun Moran, a consciousness and prosperity business coach, mentor, author and podcaster. Some call her their Spiritual Warrior for Business Success and Growth while others call her a mentor/coach/secret ingredient for their success. She dives in to help folks on the path to become entrepreneurs and CEOs. When Sheevaun works with people she addresses their inner conflicts pertaining to part of their business or life and helps them align with the greatest result and calm. Enjoy the discussion.

On Episode 23 I interview Kristen Crockett, Director of Learning & Development at PBS. Together we talk about Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development and Growth Mindset, all three being key ingredients to success and happiness.

On this episode, I interview Jennifer Kochan, a Solution Architect in the Technology industry with nearly 25 years of supporting ERP and HR Transformations. During our discussion we share thoughts and insights on the importance of maintaining a customer's perspective and thriving in change with a learning mindset.

On this episode, I interview Kevin Walling, VP of Digital at HG Creative. A campaign operative by training, Kevin has advanced progressive policies on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures and the local level for over a decade. He brings a wealth of experience building targeted, comprehensive digital engagement campaigns to Hamburger Gibson Creative and HGC Digital. We talk about the changing landscape of campaigns, candidacy and cause politics in a digital first world. The discussion was timely and dynamic, as news broke right after our conversation that Mark Zuckerberg was meeting with President Trump in the White House.

On this special episode, I interview the founders of the #MeTooMilitary movement, a group of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Survivors and supporters who are creating community together to heal. They organize and unite veterans, service members and supporters from all populations and all branches of the armed forces to share our experience and advice. The #MetooMilitary movement unites survivors and supporters as a community. They connect survivors with resources and retreat information specific for MST. They are committed to researching, and supporting alternative therapeutic modalities to aide in recovery and inspire Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) among survivors of military sexual assault. Sexual violence in the military has been a problem for decades stretching across all branches of military service and all populations. This is not an issue that is gender specific and now more than ever survivors of MST need your support for better access to alternative therapeutic modalities which foster recovery from trau

In this episode I interview Sky King, a Marketing & Advertising Manager at Aubrey Marcus. Sky has woven a fascinating path made up of conscious career changes that inspire, and he has become a mentor to me in the journey to start and create this podcast. In our discussion we talk about the choices we make in our consumption economy and how we can make more conscious decisions to achieve balance and pursue passion. Enjoy the listen, and share with your friends.

On this episode I speak with Liz Hewson and Mark Lund, both Principals of Twin Lights Consulting, a company specializing in developing interpersonal communications and EQ in professional millennials. Their approach nurtures a world where multiple generations successfully unite, collaborate and work cohesively to create exceptional corporate culture. The discussion was a great one. Enjoy the listen.

On Episode 17, I interview Jonathan Raymond, founder and CEO of Refound, on the power and importance of people first development in a digital first world. Jonathan is also the author of the book, Good Authority. You can learn more about Jonathan at refound.com. Enjoy the listen!