Patti Plough (last name rhymes with blue) started as a nurse. A doctor told her she was more of an entrepreneur than a nurse. She had to look up the definition. That started her journey from paycheck to ownership. Patti built the company on empathy first then service to the clients. And with extremely fast growth learned to say NO to maintain the brand. After decades of growth and a merger the calls started from potential buyers only to catalyze the option of an ESOP. After turning over the company to the employees Patti now helps educate business owners of the tremendous benefits of the option of an ESOP transition. To contact Patti - text ESOP to 21000 and you will receive Patti's electronic business card.

Marine Sergeant Major Mario P. Fields retired after 26 years of service where he reached the highest possible rank for an enlisted marine – E9. Learn how Mario had to redefined his leadership approach and capabilities by redefining his role as a leader within his non-profit organization. With all his leadership experience at the highest levels of the United States Marines he found himself frustrated and somewhat confused with the lack of PASSION others had for his non-profit Still Serving, Inc. He was reminded of his Marine Training and adjusted by Knowing himself and seeking self-improvement.

To contact Mario: linkedin.com/in/mariopfields - for more on his non-profit: https://www.stillservinginc.com/

Barb Garrison explains how she has become the coach she needed many years ago. Driven by stress and discontent she left corporate America and started her own coaching firm helping business leaders live their TRUTH. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/barbgarrison Website: internalgroove.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: barbgarrison

Kevin Lee started Didit as a spin off form another technology company in 1996 and has transitioned, transformed and pivoted in the digital marketing space ever since. Taking Didit through 11 acquisitions to build services for clients, Kevin has learned through successes and challenges what is needed to incorporate additional services for client into the company portfolio while maintaining the expectations of all involved. Merging companies is a big challenge and Kevin and his leadership team has found some answers: do it gradually, talk things through and make expectations clear. Kevin’s Linkedin Profile: linkedin.com/in/semguru Websites - didit.com - Non-profit - GivingForward.org 

Tina’s path was NOT planned after college. Her career was formed on instinct, opportunity, curiosity, and life-long learning. She was told by a colleague that she had a talent for training and has been involved in people development ever since. At the center of her coaching and training is masterful facilitation. Leadership and facilitation have many overlapping skills. We share many stories illustrating the connection.  

Author of: THE ART OF FACILITATION - COMMUNICATE SO THEY REMEMBER – Bust the 15 myths that hold you back.  

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/tinafreyclements Website: rpcamerica.com

Stage 4 cancer sucks but that's not all I am! I'm a mom, a daughter, a friend and I'm the luckiest girl around... I just happen to have cancer. Grabbing the collar of the oncologist after receiving the terminal diagnosis, “You didn’t ask MY opinion. I’m NOT terminal, I have cancer!” Viki immediately went to work to craft HER survival strategy. Today, after years of treatment she still lives with Stage 4 cancer but it’s not stopping her! She is starting an educational support group to help women take charge of their life, health and future. Viki was awarded IOATP International Association for Top Professionals for Inspirational Speaker Of The Year for 2021.

For information: www.IAMTHEONE.com Her new book: I AM THE ONE

Mark Bennett was a lawyer, phycologist, family therapist, mediator, and business consultant. He spent many years working through the dysfunctions of people and organizations where he learned a lot about how NOT do to things. For the past 25 years he changed his focus from cleaning up organizational problems to promoting organizational health. Listen at the end what he would tell his younger self if he could…it might resonate with you.  

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-d-bennett-5785055/ – Website: https://www.decisionres.com/  

Irene Turtle’s mission is to help leaders become more aware, help them SEE their BLIND SPOTS and become more effective through this process of self-development. She shares her approach on HOW to leaders can be better. She was born and grew up in Ireland and studied in the U.K. She spent a year in the Middle East and Africa and is a world traveler who loves learning about different cultures and languages. She especially enjoys working with global, culturally diverse, and international clients.  

Office: 626-791-8091 Mobile: 626-487-9761

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/irenéturtle

Website: https://turtleexecutivecoaching.com"

Chris Johnson is The Super Connector. He admits his life has been pretty great. So, to pay it forward, he decided to help others where ever and whenever he can by connecting people. Being a ‘glass is half-full’ kind of guy, he views people the same way. People have gifts, talents and something to offer each other. His favorite leadership question, “Who are you becoming?” If you like to hear about struggle, life’s challenges and superhuman examples of how all this was overcome…this podcast is NOT for you. This is about being positive and seeing the best in everyone.

Mike Skrypnek describes himself as a 'reformed investor'. On a memorable snowy day in British Columbia, Canada he realized he was working VERY HARD to make money while not living a life he enjoyed. He decided to change that. With the help of a firend he defined his life’s vision and purpose. That’s when it all came together. Today he is working to CHANGE THE WORLD through the SOCIAL MOVEMENT TV Series. The first season of SOCIAL MOVEMENT will air over Labor Day on Rednight.tv | The second season is in production. To contact Mike:  

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/growgetgive 

Websites: mikeskrypnek.com growgetgive.com mikeskrypnek.com/entrepreneurfreedomcouncil