Catalytic Conversations

Libby Dishner, MLHR, ACC, is a Founding Partner of Cresco Coaching and Consulting. As a sought-after leadership coach, human resources strategist, and speaker she helps people find success and happiness by reaching for their full potential. Libby, a veteran navigator of acquisition integration, shares her tools for building resilience during disruption.

Many owners plan to either grow through an acquisition or, sell their company one day. But, are they ready? Have owners prepared for future disruptions? My guest, Courtney McBean and her partner, had two unexpected buyers come calling. Today, Courtney shares with us the tenets of the partnership, how it all began and the amazing results of the deal. Courtney is an entrepreneur and constant innovator looking for new ways to solve problems in clinical trials.

With over 20 years experience in clinical research, her mission is to build strategy, processes, and technology that bring clarity, focus, and efficiency to organizations enabling teams to perform and trials to succeed. Checkout Courtney’s latest work. Cascadia Global Research

Ellen is a B2B CFO Partner, with an interest in helping the owners of privately-held businesses reach their goals, both personal and business. For almost twenty years as a CFO in the private sector, Ellen helped to add value to a company which experienced a long period of robust growth. Ellen provides fractional CFO services on an as-needed basis. Ellen's new book, "The Big Turnaround-How Bad Management Nearly Destroyed an Exceptional Company", will be out in late March.

Martha Moore, Business Development Manager at LiveWire LLC, shares her experiences as a former business owner whose lessons learned provide valuable insight on turning obstacles into successes. Martha has developed her abilities to create opportunities in different industries. Her story is one of resilience and readiness.

Kevin is a former Navy Seal and business owner who shares his experiences all of which led to his current position as a financial advisor and retirement planner with VA Asset Management.

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