Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Kammie is the Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at the Yavapai College Foundation. In Kammie’s origin story, she winds us through her multi-faceted, yet remarkably interconnected professional journey. She talks about navigating the gaps, having clarity during transition, her evolution into coaching, allowing perspectives to shift, letting go, and being your best expert. Kammie Kobyleski brings an eclectic work experience (broadcasting, event marketing, college instructor, and business & career coach) to her current role as the Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at the Yavapai College Foundation. The former Director of Special Programs in the Center for Entrepreneurship…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Jennifer is the founder of GRIT, a community to amplify, inspire, and empower women. In this episode, Jennifer shares how a 3rd grade diagnosis shaped her educational future, having a constant drive to follow her passion, how her empathy was shaped, and being a champion for those needing support. Jennifer Bardot, MA, MS, is a publisher of the Deconstructing GRIT Collection and Owning Your G.R.I.T.—both international bestselling anthology books available at Target and Walmart. She is featured on the cover of St. Louis Small Business Monthly as 2021’s Top 100 Persons to Know to Help Grow your business and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Jami Wolfe is an organization psychologist. In this episode, Jami talks about the need to see the outcome, learning the art of consulting, her realities of idealism in her industry, understanding what you can control, and the significance of people in business. Jami Wolfe is the Managing Partner of CMA Global Inc. Her professional work focuses on areas such as: team development, organizational assessment, organizational structuring and development, leadership coaching and development, linking of executive performance with business strategy, talent management, and development of training programs to maximize workforce and leadership performance. She has consulted either externally or internally…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Ginette Collazo is an expert and world leader in human reliability. In this episode, Ginette shares the experiences that led her to pursue human productivity. She talks about organizational values, being curious, the impact of conditions vs. people, and the importance of thinking for yourself. We also talk a bit about Puerto Rico. Ginette Collazo, Ph. D. is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience specializing in Engineering Psychology and Human Reliability. These disciplines study the interaction between human behavior and productivity. She has held positions leading Training and Human Reliability programs in the Pharmaceutical and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Ryan Klingensmith is a mental health expert and pioneer of youth digital stewardship through his organization Shape the Sky. In this episode, Ryan talks about the value of believing in oneself, the importance of confidence, curating your time, and being there for anybody who wants to be saved. Ryan shares many insights in the mental health industry and him and Jason talk about the present day intersection of youth, technology, and mental health. Ryan Klingensmith, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), is the founder of Shape the Sky. Ryan started his career in 1994, where he…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Angela Lewis is a former professional basketball player, championship-winning coach, and founder of ALA Public Relations. Her incredible journey from a young girl with low self-esteem to a successful athlete, coach, and entrepreneur is a testament to her resilience and determination. Angela is not only passionate about helping service-based leaders amplify their voices, but she is also dedicated to inspiring young girls worldwide to become leaders. As a role model and mentor, she aims to empower girls to pursue their passions, overcome obstacles, and reach their full potential. As a member of the International Women’s Forum Women Athlete Business…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Carolyn Meister is a physical therapist and movement analysis expert. In this episode, she talks about the challenges and dark-side of perfection, tools for managing identities, having strategy as a core attribute, and we discuss the next evolution of physical therapy. Carolyn also threads the struggles of an eating disorder through her story, with grace and vulnerability. Carolyn Meister is the owner of Sports Movement Physio and Performance. She graduated in 2016 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Washington University in St Louis, which is known for the emphasis of assessment and treatment of movement impairments. After graduating,…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Recruitment expert and thought leader Ken Eslick joins host Jason Shupp to talk through his origin story. In this episode, Ken talks about leadership as help, compliance vs. followers, the gift or trust, the realization of identity shifts, living with uncertainty, and the power of conscious connections. Ken Eslick is the co-founder and CEO of the Leaders Lab, an executive leadership recruiting firm. Ken is also the host of the Leaders Lab Podcast, a weekly show that delves into the world of leadership and personal development. As a Tony Robbins trainer and through his work at the Leaders Lab,…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Performance science focused executive coach Carla Fowler shares her origin story with host Jason Shupp. We cover a wide array of topics, including perspectives on performance, where your attention goes, betting on yourself, designing your own curriculum, not mailing in the important stuff, and having some good now. Carla Fowler, MD PhD, 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…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Technology leader and magician David Reich talks with host Jason Shupp and shares his intersection of science and magic, as he talks about the value of suspending disbelief, missing what is in front of you, beta testing magic in the office, consulting from the trenches, and the importance of tactical listening. David Reich is a technology and business leader, combining that with his passion and talent as a magician, mentalist and stage hypnotist, having delivered interactive experiences to organizations world wide. Rather than make a choice on “geek Or magician”, he decided that it was not a choice and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Athlete turned entrepreneur Augie Johnston shares his origin story with host Jason Shupp. In this episode, Augie shares insights into international sports, leveraging self-discipline, getting a you-tube education, learning the value of caring, and the recognition of obsession, hard work, and time in grade. Augie Johnston is a 36 year old ex-YouTuber, former professional basketball player, turned entrepreneur. He is currently making waves in the video editing industry as a result of his promising start-up called VidChops. Vidchops, the brainchild of Augie, assists video creators, influencers, and digital marketers by carrying out the hard work of editing their videos.…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Storyteller and multi-faceted content creator Jay Acunzo shares his origin story with host Jason Shupp. Jay talks about creative fingerprints, learning to trust his own sensibilities, the understated value of risk mitigation, having clarity on purpose, and reach vs. resonance. Jay Acunzo is one of the world’s most sought-after business storytellers. He’s an author, speaker, and the host the podcast Unthinkable, where creators take us inside unconventional choices that led to refreshingly original work. Jay was an early voice in the rise of content marketing, holding editorial and marketing roles for tech startups as well as brands like Google…