In this powerful episode of The Meridian Point, Kumar Dattatreyan sits down with Jerrod Zertouche, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst turned revolutionary parent coach, who's bridging the gap between behavioral science and emotional intelligence.

Discover how Jerrod's innovative approach combines traditional behaviorism with emotional healing to help parents break free from generational trauma and create deeper connections with their children. Learn about the "ABC's" of behavior, the powerful role of quality time in child development, and why understanding the relationship between anger, grief, and love is crucial for effective parenting.

Key Topics:
🔹 The limits of traditional behavioral therapy and why emotions matter
🔹 Understanding the science behind parent-child interactions
🔹 How to strengthen your parenting intuition using NLP techniques
🔹 Breaking cycles of generational trauma
🔹 The importance of quality time in modern parenting
🔹 Practical strategies for managing overwhelming parenting moments

Connect with Jerrod: Facebook Group: Parents Healing Parents Instagram: @JerrodWithBalancedParenting

In this special year-end episode of The Meridian Point, host Kumar Dattatreyan takes us on an illuminating journey through 2024's most impactful conversations and groundbreaking insights. From AI-powered Scrum Masters revolutionizing agile practices to high school students creating cutting-edge GPT applications, discover how innovation is reshaping our world. Featured highlights include:

• The democratization of AI for small businesses with Youssef Tafwick
• Transforming women's financial literacy in India with Nidhi Raj
• The evolution of agile coaching in an AI-driven world
• Personal mastery and leadership insights from Courtney Lodge
• Innovative approaches to climate change with Raciel Castillo
• Strategic communication breakthroughs with Michael Gerhardt
• Positive deviance in organizational change with Mike Jebber

Whether you're a business leader, technology enthusiast, or change-maker, this episode offers invaluable insights into the trends and transformations shaping our future. Join us as we explore how the intersection of technology, leadership, and social impact is creating new possibilities across industries.

Don't miss this comprehensive look at 2024's most thought-provoking discussions and get a glimpse of what's to come in 2025. Share your thoughts and suggest topics for future episodes in the comments below.

🎙️ The Meridian Point: Where Innovation Meets Impact #Innovation #Leadership

#AI #AgileTransformation #TechTrends2024 #BusinessInnovation #SocialImpact"

Join host Kumar Dattatreyan as he interviews Raciel Castillo, founder of RC Technologies, who shares his remarkable journey from a simple sketch to developing groundbreaking urban carbon capture technology. Learn how Castillo's innovative approach to placing carbon capture units on city rooftops and infrastructure could help combat climate change while creating sustainable products.

In this inspiring conversation, Castillo discusses his vision for turning cities into carbon sinks, explains how captured CO2 can be transformed into valuable materials like graphene, and offers an optimistic perspective on humanity's ability to address climate change.

This episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, climate tech enthusiasts, and anyone interested in how disruptive innovation can help solve our world's biggest challenges. Key topics include:

#CleanTech #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CarbonCapture #Disruption

Join Kumar Dattatreyan, ICF PCC and Glenn Marshall as they explore how leadership structures can foster or stifle innovation in organizations. Learn why traditional hierarchies create operational blind spots and how the Disruptor Method™ helps companies unlock their full potential by removing leadership bottlenecks.

In this episode:

Whether you're a business leader looking to drive innovation or a professional interested in organizational transformation, this discussion offers valuable insights into creating more adaptive and responsive organizations.

Tired of watching startups disrupt your industry while your organization struggles to keep up?

In this eye-opening episode, Kumar Dattatreyan reveals the secrets behind the revolutionary Disruptor Method™ - a guaranteed approach to unlocking your organization's hidden innovative potential.

Learn how this proven system:

Featuring real examples from mid-sized companies that have successfully "disrupted themselves," this conversation offers practical insights for leaders ready to transform their organizations from disruption victims to disruptive forces.

Whether you're a C-suite executive or division leader, discover why traditional strategy sessions fail and how the Disruptor Method™ creates lasting, meaningful change.

Join Glenn Marshall as he interviews Kumar Dattatreyan about this groundbreaking approach that's helping companies stay ahead of market disruption by unleashing their most valuable asset - their people.

#BusinessTransformation #Leadership #Innovation #OrganizationalChange #DisruptiveInnovation #AgileLeadership #ChangeManagement

Business Process Analyst Daniella Fajardo shares practical insights on optimizing operations and driving organizational value.

Learn about the FLOW framework (Formulating processes, Lowering redundancy, Optimizing efficiency, Workplace unity) and discover how proper documentation, training, and change management can transform business operations.

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Perfect for business analysts, operations managers, and professionals interested in organizational efficiency and digital transformation. #BusinessProcessManagement #BPM #OperationalExcellence #ChangeManagement #ProcessImprovement #BusinessEfficiency #DigitalTransformation #BusinessAnalysis #OrganizationalChange #ProcessOptimization

Join Kumar Dattatreyan as he interviews Matt Hall about AI-powered sales. They delve into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the sales landscape, from prospecting to coaching.

Learn strategies for effectively implementing AI tools, improving your sales process, and achieving better results—all while keeping the human touch that's crucial in sales.

Matt shares insights on balancing technology with traditional sales techniques, the importance of strategic planning, and how to avoid common pitfalls when adopting AI in your sales workflow. #AIinSales #SalesStrategy

#SalesTech #ArtificialIntelligence #SalesOptimization #SalesCoaching #BusinessGrowth #SalesInnovation #TechInSales #SalesPerformance

In this insightful episode of The Meridian Point, host Kumar Dattatreyan interviews Dr. Michael Gerrharz, a communication expert with a background in computer science. Dr. Gerrharz discusses concepts from his forthcoming book, "The Path to Strategic Impact," focusing on how leaders can effectively communicate strategies to bridge the gap between creation and execution.

Dr. Gerrharz introduces the PATH framework for strategic communication:

The conversation explores several critical aspects of leadership communication:

Dr. Gerrharz and Kumar discuss practical approaches for leaders to improve their communication skills, enhance team alignment, and drive organizational change. They address common challenges in strategy communication and offer solutions applicable to various leadership levels and industries. This episode provides valuable insights for executives, managers, and aspiring leaders looking to enhance their strategic communication skills and create more significant impact within their organizations.

Join Kumar Dattatreyan as he interviews Jeff Harnois, founder and CEO of iBridged, in this insightful episode of the Meridian Point podcast. Drawing from his rich experience at tech giants like Apple, HP, and Microsoft,

Jeff shares valuable insights on organizational dynamics, innovation, team cohesion, and leadership development. Discover how different leadership styles shape company culture, and learn about the concept of "organizational scar tissue." Jeff explains the importance of psychometrics in team building and discusses strategies for personal and organizational disruption.

From the Tuckman model of team development to the challenges of integrating contractors, this episode offers practical advice for leaders, managers, and individuals alike. Key topics include:

- Building trust and managing conflict in teams
- The impact of psychological profiles on team dynamics
- Strategies for personal branding and career advancement
- Maximizing ROI on human capital investments
- Addressing low employee engagement rates
- Fostering innovation in established organizations
- Balancing business discipline with creativity
- Integrating contractors into high-performing teams

Whether you're a seasoned executive, middle manager, or aspiring professional, you'll gain actionable insights on creating innovative cultures, improving team performance, and navigating the complexities of modern organizational structures.

Tune in for this thought-provoking conversation on leadership, team building, and organizational transformation in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

#LeadershipDevelopment #TeamCohesion #OrganizationalDynamics #InnovativeCultures #PsychometricsInBusiness #EmployeeEngagement #PersonalBranding #DisruptiveLeadership #TuckmanModel #TeamBuilding #OrganizationalTransformation #CareerAdvancement #HumanCapitalROI #ConflictManagement #ContractorIntegration

In this thought-provoking episode of the Meridian Point, hosts @Kumar Dattatreyan and @Michael Jebber explore the concept of "Positive Deviance" and how it can transform organizational culture and problem-solving methods.

Key topics include:

Learn why Michael believes positive deviance deserves more attention in business and how it can complement traditional problem-solving techniques. Discover practical steps to shift your organization's focus from firefighting to proactive improvement and innovation.

Whether you're a business leader, team manager, or anyone interested in organizational culture and continuous improvement, this episode offers valuable insights into a powerful but often overlooked approach to driving positive change.

#PositiveDeviance #ProblemSolving #OrganizationalCulture #Innovation #ContinuousImprovement