Mark Herschberg is the author of a new book called, 'The Career Toolkit.'  He is also an instructor at MIT's Career Accelerator Program and a Fractional CTO for companies in the start-up world.  Mark guested on the show this week to talk about his book, why he wrote it and how it evolved.  It is a worthwhile read filled with practical advice for anyone at any age that might be struggling to start, change or redefine their career.   Write to CTTN Podcast:   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast

Rayz Kidz is an app that enables caregivers to keep children connected with their working parents.  Cofounders, Annie Delaney and her dad, Bob Boudreau, joined me to talk about what inspired them to launch Rayz Kidz, what it's like to start a business during a pandemic and what they hope to accomplish over the next year.  You can download the Rayz Kidz app on the App Store or on Google Play.  Hope you enjoy! Write to CTTN Podcast:   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast

Dr. Christian Heim PhD is back for part 2 of our conversation.  He and I explored the importance of belonging, feeling needed, what it means to be human and what we can do to make a difference for someone else.  Be sure to check out his new book on mens mental health:   Write to CTTN Podcast:   For more information on JCE Consulting:  jcegrp.com

Storm Cunningham joined me this week to talk about the importance of restoring our communities and ultimately our planet.  Storm  is Executive Director of RECONOMICS Institute: The Society of Revitalization & Resilience Professionals, which helps ensure that communities worldwide have certified Revitalization & Resilience Facilitators.   He is editor of REVITALIZATION: The Journal of Economic & Environmental Resilience, Storm tracks the latest trends and techniques in urban/rural regeneration, natural resource restoration, and resilience worldwide.   Storm has also written three books.  His most recent is entitled RECONOMICS: The Path to Resilient Prosperity - a guide for policymakers, real estate investors and social entrepreneurs. And if the above is not enough, he is a former Green Beret SCUBA medic with the U.S. Army’s 7th Special Forces Group, an avid SCUBA diver, motorcyclist, and amateur herpetologist!!!  Please give this episode a listen! Write to CTTN Podcast:   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast

Steve Preda joined me this week to talk about what it takes to build a buyable business whether you plan to sell or not.   Steve is a Leadership Team Guide, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build valuable businesses that propel them to their ideal lives. He is also the author of 'Buyable:  Your Guide to Building a Self-Managing, Fast-Growing and High Profit Business.     Building a Buyable business means creating an asset that is highly profitable and valuable, opening up options for the entrepreneur to live their Ideal life and to react to unexpected turns of events, such as illness, burnout, family changes or unique opportunities. Hope you enjoy!       Write to CTTN Podcast:   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast For more information on JCE Consulting:  jcegrp.com

My guest this week is Kurian Mathew Tharakan, founder of Strategy Peak Sales & Marketing Advisors and a 27-year veteran of the sales and marketing industry. Mr. Tharakan is also the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “The 7 Essential Stories Charismatic Leaders Tell,” which details how anyone can move people and mountains with the power of story. Hope you enjoy! Write to CTTN Podcast:   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast For more information on JCE Consulting:  jcegrp.com

Sean Knox, with HireAlliance, joined me to talk about his journey as a millennial sales professional in the current environment.  Success did not come easy for Sean, but he was patient, curious and surrounded by people that believed in him. These are just a few of the reasons why he is thriving today.  Listen in if you are a  manager that hires millennials or if you are a millennial making your way in sales.  Sean's advice and perspectives are worth hearing. Write to CTTN Podcast:   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast

Barry Moline, Executive Director at California Municipal Association and Author of the book, 'Connect,' joined me to talk about what it takes to successfully collaborate with other people.  Barry, an engineer by trade and a leader in the utilities industry for many years shared several valuable ideas on how to get along with better with others.  Equity of voice, assuming positive intent and civility are just a few of the concepts that we explored.   Write to CTTN Podcast:   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast For more information on JCE Consulting:  jcegrp.com

Irvine Nugent, Ph.D., stopped by this week to talk about harnessing the power of emotions to develop deeper connections, make better decisions, and increase our influence.  Irvine is an internationally recognized trainer and top-rated keynote speaker and is one of the few worldwide certified FACS coders, who are experts in reading facial emotions. A gifted storyteller, his programs are infused with passion, dynamism, and of course his natural Irish humor. He is the author of Leadership Lessons From The Pub.  Hope you enjoy!   Write to CTTN Podcast:   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast For more information on JCE Consulting:  jcegrp.com

Dr. Marissa Pei, organizational psychologist, business coach, media personality and award-winning author joined me this week to talk about everything from happiness to suffering.  Dr. Marissa shared her personal stories about recognizing unhappiness in her own life and how she dealt with it. She also explored Asian hate, why it exists and what each of us can do to help eliminate racism.  This was a spirited conversation from beginning to end. Hope you enjoy.   Write to CTTN Podcast:   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast For more information on JCE Consulting:  jcegrp.com