Andy‘s PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

While a junior in Cornell University’s College of Engineering, Ken Kunken broke his neck making a tackle on a kick-off in a lightweight football game against Columbia University. Ken sustained a spinal cord injury at the C 4-5 level, rendering him a quadriplegic, almost totally paralyzed from the shoulders down. Ken spent more than 9 months in various hospitals and rehabilitation facilities. While still a patient, Ken testified before a United States Senate Sub-Committee on Health Care, chaired by Senator Edward Kennedy. In 1971, almost 20 years before the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ken returned to the Cornell campus, where he completed his undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering. Ken estimates that he had to be pulled up or bounced down close to 100 steps just to attend his first day of classes. Ken is the first quadriplegic to graduate from Cornell University. Upon graduation, Ken decided to change his career goal. He wanted to work with and help people, particularly those with disabilities. Ken went on to earn a Master of Arts degree at Cornell in education and a Master of Education degree at Columbia University in psychology. Ken is the first quadriplegic to earn a graduate degree from Cornell University. In 1977, Ken was hired by Abilities Inc. in Albertson, NY to be its College Work Orientation Program Coordinator. Ken coordinated a program that provided educationally related work experiences for severely disabled college students. He also maintained a vocational counseling caseload of more than 20 severely disabled individuals. While working at the Center, Ken became a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor and made numerous public presentations on non-discrimination, affirmative action, and employment of the disabled.

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Dana S. Diaz is a wife, mother, and author of the best-selling book GASPING FOR AIR: THE STRANGLEHOLD OF NARCISSISTIC ABUSE. In addition to her life-long experience with narcissistic abuse, Dana's education in journalism and psychology at DePaul University in Chicago gave her the ability to accurately verbalize and express how narcissistic abuse creates confusion and conflict within victims so that she can help other victims know they are not alone and better understand their circumstances. Today, Dana is a proud voice for fellow victims who are unable, afraid, or ashamed to share their experiences. She has been a guest on nearly two hundred podcasts globally, striving to create awareness and understanding to ensure victims are given the support they need to first understand their situation and then begin the healing process. She has also been a featured speaker in two Summits for Healing After Trauma. Her first book, chronicling her abusive marriage that lasted nearly three decades, started as a journal that she hid under the couch cushion in the basement. Dana's second book, CHOKING ON SHAME: THE SCAPEGOAT CHILD IN A NARCISSISTIC FAMILY, will be released in October 2024, just in time for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.@http://www.danasdiaz.com/#LovingAfterAbuse

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Lorraine Tallman, founder of Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, is a true inspiration. After losing her daughter Amanda to childhood cancer, Lorraine turned her grief into a mission. Amanda’s dream of providing dignity and comfort to young cancer patients lives on through the nonprofit’s flagship initiative, the Comfycozy for Chemo shirts, which have touched 9,000 children worldwide. Lorraine has built an organization that provides critical support services to families navigating childhood cancer, including financial assistance, counseling, and advocacy. She’s also tackling the shocking statistics of pediatric cancer—while it’s the leading cause of death among children in the U.S., only 3.8% of research funding is dedicated to finding a cure. Lorraine’s story of resilience, purpose, and community-driven action is powerful, and she’s an engaging guest who can shed light on the overlooked realities of childhood cancer and how everyday people can make a difference. Lorraine is the driving force behind Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels. Her experience in the pediatric cancer world sparked her lifelong devotion to advocacy and support for children and their families. She is committed to fulfilling her daughter, Amanda’s, wish to provide dignity and comfort to all children battling life-threatening diseases. Lorraine shares her inspirational story at ONS conferences and corporate team-building events. She serves on the Family Advisory Council and Memorial Service Grievance Committee at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.@https://www.amandahope.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ahrangels https://x.com/ahrangels https://www.pinterest.com/ahrangels/ https://www.youtube.com/@ahrangels https://www.instagram.com/ahrangels/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/amandahope/ #AmandaHopeRainbowAngels#podcast #TurningGriefIntoPurpose#ChildhoodCancerAwareness#transformtrauma #GriefToHope

Dr. Fidele Sebahizi grew up in a poor African village, living and surviving an ethnically- motivated massacre in a United Nations refugee camp of Gatumba in Burundi, Africa. Fidele overcame life obstacles as an immigrant in the United States to achieve the American dream. He became the first immigrant to join and work for the Abilene Police Department in Texas as a police officer and the first member of his ethnic group, the Banyamulenge, in the United States to serve the American community in such a capacity. While working for the APD, Fidele earned multiple degrees: a B.A. in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University in New Hampshire, an M.S. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University in Texas, and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice—Homeland Security from Liberty University in Virginia.@https://x.com/fidele_sebahizi

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Consulting psychologist, coach, author, speaker. Dr. Angelo Valenti is a consulting psychologist in Nashville, Tennessee. He earned his bachelor's degree from Case Western Reserve University and his MS and Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. He taught psychology at Oklahoma City University and worked as a consultant with RHR International before opening his firm in 1982. His firm, The Company Psychologist, helps companies hire people for their cultures, develops talent within organizations, and coaches present and future leaders. He also coaches individuals who want to live their best personal and professional lives. He is the author of You're Making This Way Too Hard: Find YOUR Easy Way to NJOYLFE. I've worked with businesses and individuals for over 40 years and have seen what makes some people succeed and others fail. I've also seen an increase in feelings of dissatisfaction, frustration, self-doubt, anxiety, and worry as individuals try to navigate the choppy waters created by social and other media, economic uncertainty, changing dynamics in relationships, and other external and internal pressures. @https://angelovalenti.com/ [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/doctorangelovalenti/ https://linkedin.com/in/angelovalentiphd https://www.facebook.com/doctorv213/

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From Wounds to Wisdom: Life Coaching, Inner Child Healing, and Spiritual Mentorship My journey from overcoming a difficult childhood to becoming a transformational coach is filled with profound personal experiences and deep insights. Raised in a strict and emotionally demanding environment, I faced significant challenges that shaped my understanding of self-worth and resilience. As a child, I endured religious trauma and struggled with feelings of unworthiness and self-doubt, which left me grappling with limiting beliefs and emotional barriers. The path to healing began in earnest when I became a single mother. For ten years, I juggled the responsibilities of raising my child while navigating the complexities of starting and running multiple businesses. Intense personal and professional challenges marked this period of my life. Balancing the demands of motherhood with entrepreneurial ventures tested my resilience and resourcefulness, pushing me to confront and address deep-seated fears and self-limiting beliefs.

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A former leader at Meta and Oracle, now a leadership coach, author, and course creator. Pramoda Vyasarao, the founder of Changesmith Coaching LLC, has a rich background in computer science and boasts over two decades of experience with tech giants like Oracle and Meta. Beginning his career as an engineer and eventually transitioning into a management role, he recognized the importance of structured leadership development. This realization spurred his journey into leadership coaching. With 17 years of coaching experience, Pramoda has made a significant impact on thousands of individuals across 11 countries. He specializes in fostering personal growth for senior leaders through one-on-one coaching and cohort-based courses that focus on communication, leadership, and storytelling. Residing in California, he lives with his wife, Anusha, their son, Samyak, and their Sulcata tortoise, Taco. After losing my father at age 22, I was haunted by existential questions. @https://www.facebook.com/pramoda.vyasarao

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Lindsey guides post-trauma survivors in renewing hope, facilitating successful healing of the mind, body, and spirit, and providing direction for overcoming the negative aftereffects of trauma so they can then fulfill their purpose! @https://www.instagram.com/preecegirl55/#HealFromTrauma #OvercomingTrauma#podcast#TraumaRecovery#communicationskills #emotionalhealing #LindseyLishPreece#podcast #PastTraumaHealing

For Andy Charles, leadership communication is about clarity, consistency, and the ability to connect authentically with others to achieve common goals.@https://app.coaching.com/andyspersonaldevelopment #LeadershipCommunication#LeadWithImpact#EffectiveLeadership #CommunicationSkills#LeadershipStrategy#InspiringLeadership

I am also a lawyer, coach, consultant, and the author of the upcoming book ”Encore: A High Achiever’s Guide to Thriving in Retirement.” Elizabeth and her team have guided hundreds of founders, lawyers, doctors, and executives as they prepare to retire from an intense career. @https://www.encoraco.com/#RetirementJourney#WhoWillIBe

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