Lets Have This Conversation

Lets Have This Conversation

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  • Helping Young Professionals Get Promoted & Build Their Dream Careers with: Daniel de Vries

    Career clarity refers to having a clear understanding of

    your career direction, goals, and yourself in the work environment. According
    to the Society of Human Resources Management, a survey found that 34% of respondents
    ages 18 to 24 did not think they could use their existing skill sets at work,
    33% did not think they could control the next steps in their careers, and 55% said
    they were anxious about taking the next step. Career Coach Daniel de Vries
    helps young professionals get promoted and build their dream careers. With two
    decades of corporate ladder-climbing experience, culminating in senior
    management and executive positions, Daniel has turned his focus to guiding the
    next generation of professionals on their career paths.

     

    Daniel's own journey was one of self-discovery and

    determination. The road to leadership wasn't predetermined for him; he found
    his own way, reaching a six-figure salary by 27 and stepping into an executive
    role by 36. Along the way, he learned the unspoken truths of career
    advancement, knowledge that he believes should be shared, not hoarded.

     

    Having witnessed the hurdles and stumbling blocks that young

    professionals face in climbing the ranks, Daniel is dedicated to being a coach
    and mentor who accelerates and enriches the journey with purpose and
    fulfillment.

     

    For more information, you can visit

    https://www.dandevries.com/ and connect with Daniel on LinkedIn @DanieldeVries
    and TikTok @ddv_coaching.

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    42 min
  • Elevate Your Game, and Transform Your Life with: Jaime Elizondo

    Coaching is essential to sports, fostering skill

    development, mentorship, and creating a sense of community among athletes and
    participants. With 1 in 4 Canadians having been involved in coaching sport,
    they represent one of the largest volunteer segments in the country, and their
    significance cannot be overstated, The Sport Information Resource Centre
    reports. Research shows that coaches are among the most influential people in a
    young person’s life. Jaime Elizondo is a Certified High-Performance Coach,
    international speaker, and respected consultant specializing in leadership,
    communication, and culture. With over 25 years of experience, he has an
    impressive track record as a Professional Head Football Coach and Grey Cup
    Champion, with stints in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints and New England
    Patriots. Using the latest research in neuroscience, coaching, and psychology,
    Jaime is the visionary behind the transformative “CRUSH-It” and “ICE”
    processes, guiding individuals, teams, and businesses from high potential to
    elite performance. With a dynamic speaking style, he captivates audiences in
    various settings, be it stadiums filled with 20,000 people or intimate
    boardrooms with just 10. His motivational emphasis on teamwork, resilience,
    mindset, leadership, and communication transcends conventional boundaries,
    offering valuable insights into effective leadership and personal development.
    Jaime’s CRUSH-IT framework, grounded in impactful mindset shifts, provides a
    sustainable path to consistently surpassing standards. Whether addressing
    corporate, athletic, or general audiences, Jaime Elizondo’s ability to captivate
    and empower makes him a sought-after speaker for those in search of meaningful
    and lasting impact. He joined me this week to tell me more.

     

     

    For more information: https://jaimeelizondo.com/

     

    LinkedIn: @JaimeElizondo

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    41 min
  • Encouraging a National Dialogue on Ethical Leadership and Political Integrity with Damien Dubose

    I'd like to discuss the reality of the situation versus the

    hopeful prospects for improving political dysfunction and ethical integrity in
    American politics and society. Here are some relevant facts to consider:

     

    According to a recent report released by  U.S. News and World Report – Harris Poll

    survey, 86% of American respondents are "largely disappointed" by
    leaders in society, with 47% feeling strongly disappointed. Meanwhile, Gallup
    News reports that 54% of people believe the state of moral values in the U.S.
    is poor, 33% rate it as only fair, and 83% think moral values are declining.
    Specifically, 74% of Republicans see moral values as poor, and 97% think they
    are getting worse.

     

    Damien Terrence Dubose, a Washington, DC-based financial

    professional from Baltimore, Maryland, holds a bachelor's degree in business
    finance and an MBA from the University of Baltimore/Towson University joint
    program. Dubose, a certified financial planning and analysis professional
    (FPAC), has organized and led community groups focused on Jungian personality
    types, facilitating discussions on psychological insights. In his debut book,
    "America’s Ethical Archetype," Dubose draws upon his analytical
    expertise to explore ethics through an interdisciplinary approach integrating
    insights from psychology and philosophy. His work advocates for significant
    transformations in governance and education, aiming to spark a national
    conversation on ethical leadership and political integrity. Damien Dubose is
    positioned as a crucial voice for sustainable change in America.

     

    For more information, visit https://damientdubose.com/. To

    get the book, visit
    https://www.amazon.ca/Americas-Ethical-Archetype-Establishing-Psychology-ebook/dp/B0D6SC54FD.

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    40 min
  • Builder and Storyteller for Products Which Improve People’s Lives with Jason Shafton

     

    Having vision and discipline in business means having a game

    plan for acceleration and the patience to see it through. When you have the
    ambition to start a startup business, establishing clarity is key. According to
    the Center for American Progress, the number of startups—firms that are under 1
    year old—increased by 16 percent between 2019 and 2023, which is more than 2
    1/2 times the 2015–2019 growth rate of 6 percent. Importantly, the number did
    not fall noticeably in 2020 and 2021, so the surge is not simply making up for
    pandemic-era losses. Jason Shafton is a 20+ year veteran in growth, where he
    built billion-dollar businesses at Google, Paramount, and DaVita and scaled
    startups like Headspace, Soothe, and Heal (acquired by Humana). At Google, he
    scaled the Google Ads platform and launched Google Music and Google Play. He
    also spent time leading marketing at Comedy Central, where he launched new
    seasons of South Park and The Daily Show as well as new franchises Broad City,
    Drunk History and Inside Amy Schumer. After co-founding Heal where he helped
    thousands of families get access to better health, he ran growth marketing both
    at Soothe and Headspace, scaling those businesses to millions of global users.
    Finding himself on speed dial with some of the top tech founders, investors,
    and CEOs asking for growth marketing support, he now acts as founder of growth
    consulting firm, Winston Francois (named after his dogs Winston and Frank).
    Winston Francois works with brands to provide strategic guidance across product,
    growth, marketing, management, and organizational design to support sustainable
    value creation. He lives outside of Los Angeles with his wife Alyssa and their
    two daughters. For more information, please visit https://winstonfrancois.com/.

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    34 min
  • Achieving Financial Abundance Through Real Estate Investing with: Steve Werner

    The National Association of Realtors (NAR) estimates that in

    2023, the real estate market contributed 18% of the GDP, which is equivalent to
    $4.9 trillion. According to NAR, the median home sale generated about $125,000
    in 2023.

     

    Twelve years ago, Steve Werner, the Chief Investment

    Officer, at Home Invest, made a life-changing decision. He quit his job as a
    waiter to pursue his dream of becoming an entrepreneur after being inspired by
    a message he heard on a small stage in a Denver auditorium. Today, Steve is a
    successful speaker, podcaster, and a key leader at HomeInvest.com. Together
    with his partner, he has successfully completed over 1,600 deals, manages a
    team of 25+ employees, and oversees thousands of multifamily investment doors.
    Steve's personal journey from generating $50 million in sales, overcoming near
    bankruptcy, and rebuilding his success is truly inspiring. Steve engages with a
    network of over 120,000 active and engaged buyers and followers and is
    passionate about discussing subjects such as personal development, masterminds,
    and financial abundance.

    For more information, visit https://steve.coffee/.

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    45 min
  • Propelling Ambitious Individuals to Peak Performance in Business and Life with: Jaclyn Strominger

    High achievers possess an innate curiosity and are driven by

    motivation. Passion serves as the starting point for many great achievements.
    Jaclyn Strominger, a High Achiever Success Coach, has been passionate about
    helping people for over three decades. Previously working in magazine
    publishing for 20 years, she transitioned to mentoring when she observed that
    many individuals start their careers without a clear plan. In 2013, she became
    an entrepreneur and began coaching and training individuals, both men and
    women, on pursuing their passions and creating the life they desire. Jaclyn is
    dedicated to assisting others in taking control of their lives and striving to
    become the best version of themselves. Serving as a mentor, she helps
    individuals boost their inner and outer confidence, take risks, and seize
    control of their lives. She provides support and guidance to her clients
    throughout their journey of change.

     

    Her mission is to act as a coach, mentor, and accountability

    partner, helping both women and men take significant strides toward success and
    personal growth. Jaclyn believes that careers and life consist of various
    stages and she aims to assist in setting and achieving goals for each stage.
    Many individuals struggle with confidence and making life changes, and she
    finds immense joy in helping them build confidence, make positive changes, and
    improve their lives.

     

    For additional information, visit:

    https://leaptoyoursuccess.com/

    To subscribe, visit:

    https://www.unstoppablesuccess.club/workbook

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    41 min
  • Justin Hesse: Building Stronger Connections Between Law Enforcement, the Community, Fitness Goals

    Both the frequency and severity of exposure to critical

    incidents are essential factors in the likelihood of developing PTSD. Research
    suggests that police officers exhibit higher rates of PTSD than the general
    population, with estimates of prevalence between 7% and 19%, according to the
    Illinois government Office of Justice Programs.

     

    For Justin Hesse: “I started my career as a police officer

    in 2015. I was excited to help people when they were in the most trouble. As I
    started to work the job, I realized how job stress can change an officer's
    perspective of life, mood, and overall health. I used exercise and nutrition to
    relieve stress, but many officers neglected their lifestyle and fitness. In
    January 2020, my department had its annual Use of Force training. Our training
    officer, who was a part of the Peer Support Team, showed us two statistics that
    surprised me. In 2019, there were 151 line-of-duty deaths, ranging from
    gunfire, automobile crashes, being struck by vehicles, and heart attacks. In
    that same year, there were 239 "reported" suicides. The term
    "reported" is in quotes because the number could be much higher, but
    suicides may go unreported to avoid the stigma that surrounds suicide. Officers
    train their entire careers to avoid being killed on duty, yet officers are more
    likely to take their own lives. Law Enforcement Officers also lead most professional
    statistics with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, sleep
    deprivation, obesity, PTSD, and divorce. With the increasing challenges from a
    lack of social support, negative media attention, and political changes, I
    feared the statistics surrounding an officer's well-being would only worsen. I
    knew from my experience that a healthy lifestyle and fitness can help my
    physical and, more importantly, my mental and emotional health. I have a
    passion for fitness, and I wanted to share my passion with a profession that I
    respect and admire the most.”

    Follow: @JustinHesse

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    53 min
  • Transform Your Leadership Achieve Unmatched Performance with: Lisa Goldenthal

    If you're a high achiever, it means that you have the

    ambition to achieve at the highest heights of your unmatched potential. It
    means that you're intrinsically motivated to see others reach the pinnacle of
    their own potential. It means you're invested in society's future. Business.com
    reports that 57% of America’s workforce considers themselves to be high
    achievers. Self-described high-achieving workers in our study seemed to resist
    the hallmarks of “hustle culture.” Though they were likelier than average or
    underachieving colleagues to show up early to work, they also took more
    vacation days than others. They prioritize professional development, volunteer
    work, networking, and stress reduction techniques over those who consider
    themselves average or underachievers.

     

    Remote workers were less likely than full-time in-person

    workers to describe themselves as high achievers. They were also less likely to
    expect pay raises or promotions. Though 82% of workers felt they’ve achieved
    enough to deserve a pay raise, only 30% plan to actually ask for a raise.
    Women, in particular, were less likely than men to expect to receive a raise,
    though they felt equally deserving. Generation Z workers (aged 18-26) were
    likelier than their older colleagues to feel they deserve promotions at work.
    They were twice as likely as Baby Boomers to say they expect to get a raise and
    a promotion soon.

     

    Lisa Goldenthal is a renowned executive coach dedicated to

    helping high-powered leaders reach unparalleled heights. Featured in ‘The
    Executive Coaches Propelling Your Leadership Mastery in 2024,’ Lisa blends
    wisdom, passion, and contagious energy to guide executives through disruptive
    times and beyond. With a proven track record in corporate training, change
    management, and team building, Lisa G empowers leaders to end team drama and
    thrive in any environment. Her bestselling book and popular podcast further
    establish her as a thought leader in high-performance coaching. Just named one
    of the top 15 executive coaches by CEO World Magazine, if you’re craving
    exponential growth, not just incremental improvement, CEOs, look no further. As
    a sought-after executive performance architect, I shatter performance plateaus
    and propel ambitious CEOs like you to achieve unprecedented results. LinkedIn:
    @LisaGoldenthal

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    31 min
  • Protecting Your Family’s Legal and Cybersecurity Rights with: Jonathan Steele

    It is important to have a lawyer assist with a separation

    agreement to safeguard your legal rights, including the right to honest
    financial disclosure from the other party. Most couples choose a no-fault
    divorce, which allows them to end their marriage without proving any
    wrongdoing. However, factors such as career choices, parenting differences,
    division of household labor, relationships with family and friends, finances,
    and health choices can still lead to conflict. According to a Forbes Advisor
    survey, the most significant conflicts for divorced couples were career choices
    (46%) and parenting differences (43%).

     

    Jonathan D. Steele has had a successful legal career,

    starting at Nadler, Pritikin & Mirabelli LLC, and later moving to Beermann
    LLP. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers
    magazine, an honor given to less than 2.5% of attorneys under 40 in the state.
    He has also been designated as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers magazine,
    an accolade given to fewer than 2% of Illinois attorneys annually. This
    recognition underscores his expertise in family law and his exceptional professional
    achievement. In addition to his courtroom successes, Jonathan possesses a
    strong understanding of the Illinois Supreme Court rules and the Rules of Civil
    Procedure, as well as technical proficiency in legal practice that equips him
    to handle complex legal challenges. His areas of expertise include advanced
    trial advocacy, a deep understanding of the rules of evidence, and specialized
    knowledge in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Domestic
    Violence Act, and the Stalking No Contact Order Act. Jonathan places a high
    priority on the privacy and security of his clients, integrating cutting-edge
    digital protection strategies to safeguard sensitive information—a critical
    asset in today’s interconnected world. Outside the courtroom, Jonathan is
    committed to community service, offering pro bono legal aid through JUF
    Community Legal Services and contributing to medical research initiatives as a
    board member of the Medical Research Junior Board Foundation at Ann &
    Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

     

    Transitioning from law to cybersecurity, Jonathan has spent

    years researching all aspects of cybersecurity and privacy. He has become
    well-versed in the Sophos ecosystem, setting up MDM solutions across a fleet of
    iOS devices, configuring next-gen enterprise-grade Sophos XG firewalls for home
    use, and setting up Synology NAS solutions for self-hosting calendar solutions,
    surveillance systems, photo storage, and video hosting. He is proficient in
    ZTNA and VPN setup and configuration, end-to-end encrypted solutions,
    privacy-respecting software and hardware solutions, and compartmentalization
    strategies. His expertise also extends to multifactor authentication, setup and
    management of self-hosted IDP solutions, custom DNS filtering and
    configuration, website setup, configuration, security and management, and
    macOS, Windows, iOS setup and configuration to enhance security and privacy. He
    joined me this week to tell me more.

     

    For more information, visit: https://www.steelefamlaw.com/

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    33 min
  • Tara May: Focuses on ROI of Kindness and Psychological Safety in the Workplace

    Exploring Diverse Perspectives requires the ability to recognize the origins and influences of one's cultural heritage and identity. It enables individuals to engage and learn from perspectives and experiences different from their own. Tara May is the CEO of Aspiritech, a nonprofit tech services company with 95% autistic employees. She champions neurodiversity in the workplace and is an expert in cultural transformation and fostering innovation. May believes that companies should focus on the ROI of kindness, and those aiming to "fail fast" and innovate must embrace psychological safety in the workplace.
    Aspiritech is a leader in promoting neurodiversity in the workplace and recently hosted the global Neurowrx conference in 2023. The company provides mental health support to its team and conducts nationwide workplace training on neurodiversity awareness and inclusion. It also offers community support to combat loneliness and uplift the neurodivergent community.
    For more information, please visit: https://aspiritech.org/
    Connect with Tara May on LinkedIn: @TaraMay
    Contact via email: [email protected]

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    36 min

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Multimedia Journalist and Motivational Speaker Kevin McShan brings you a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional YouTube Podcast called: “Let’s Have This Conversation. The intention is to provide a large…