Seeking Synergy

In this episode I reflect on attending the Fast Company Innovation 2023 Conference. I give kudos to FC and also report on comments made by Patagonia's CEO Ryan Gellert where they are a bot over a year since they had a major changeover of ownership to an Irrevocable Trust and how that has been going. I also discuss the newest value they've added that guides Patagonia going forward. 

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In today's episode, Brooklyn Judge Matthew D'Emic joins to speak with me about the intersection of mental illness and the criminal justice system. He shares his insights from over 20 years of service on Brooklyn's mental health court, where he still presides today. We also discuss Judge D'Emic's work on a task force of state judges looking at the path forward for mental health court reform.

Judge Matthew D'Emic, Judge at Brooklyn Supreme Court, helped found Brooklyn's mental health court in 2001 -the first in New York State- and still presides over the court today. In 2020, Judge D'Emic joined a task force of state judges looking at how courts can better serve the mentally ill. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Law at Brooklyn Law School.

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In today's episode, I take a moment to respond to a recent opinion piece from David Brooks: 'Hey, America, Grow Up!' I also look back on my own upbringing, values, and the state of the overwhelmed American workforce. Why are people  bogged down, resistant to change, or just stuck in life? And what can we do to get out of our own heads, come together, and build our way forward?

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In this podcast Ms Bova interviews Lucia Pallotta a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania who has begun working at Brooklyn counseling Center. In this dialogue she speaks of the plague of pessimism that seems to follow many Gen Zs. She also speaks of her own transformative experience recognizing the work she thought she'd love is not intellectually fulfilling.  Recognizing that is a key element to her career. This is a rich perspective on how Gen Zs think and navigate the world of work. We also discuss the new phenomena of Quiet Quitting.

Lucia Rose Pallotta,Analyst at Brooklyn Counseling Services. Lucia Pallotta is a recent honors graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Her Honors Thesis ATTITUDES TOWARDS PEOPLE UNDERGOING EVICTION: A CONJOINT ANALYSIS has been published. Presently Lucia works at BCS doing analysis, a job she hoped she'd love but which has not been the case. Presently, she is studying for the LSATs to go to Law school. She wants to be of service to our society.

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In this episode my guests are two practicing attorneys who in addition to practicing law have created additional businesses to transform the legal profession. They not only are interested in shifting the practice of law back to Justice, but also helping individual attorneys back to authenticity and serving their clients. Its a rich discussion.

ABOUT OUR GUESTS:

Tania S Bartolini, Esq

Business and Beyond...Your Guide to Greatness 

Tania Sayegh Bartolini, J.D., M.A.

A member of the Florida Bar and a Cum Laude graduate from University of Miami School of Law.  A Magna Cum Laude graduate from FAU with a BS in International Business and Trade and obtained her MA in International Business Law from the Universita Telematica Internazional UNINETTUNO in cooperation with London School of Business and Finance. 

Her vast travels and living abroad have given her insight into numerous cultures, which has translated into better negotiating skills and alternative dispute resolution.  She has been a litigator since 2004 and has conducted thousands of trials successfully.  The majority of her practice is in the areas of business, contracts, and commercial litigation.

She is a firm believer in communication, cooperation, and collaboration with her clients. 

She is the founder of Business and Beyond, LLC, offering her business expertise through consulting, coaching, and fractional director services to help business owners thrive, create security, establish balance, and build freedom by creating and implementing solid foundational building blocks, processes, and systems.

Sharon Ve, The Inspired Attorney

Sharon Ve, otherwise known as The Inspired Attorney®️, is a trained attorney who helps her peers as a Business & Life Strategist transform their lives and practices so that they can (re)discover and harness their SuperPowers enabling them to not only practice from a place of passion and joy while reaching the levels of success they desire, but also live happier, more fulfilled lives.

Sharon maintains an active license with the Florida Bar, received her J.D. degree from St. Thomas University, graduated Magna Cum Laude with an MBA from EU Business School in Munich, Germany, and has two BSBA degrees from The University of Central Florida.

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After the first podcast with Sudhir we had an interesting conversation about the fear associated with AI. Sudhir used an intriguing metaphor sharing his own embracing of Lotus123 and then Excel early in his career. Albeit caution is required to check facts (note experience of a lawyer in NY who used it to cite cases as reported recently in the NY Times).We think this is useful for those people who are hesitant to dip their toe in the ocean.

Sudhir Swamy is a strategy consultant and business advisor to start-ups, small & medium enterprises and non-profits. He has over 30 years of experience in strategy & operations consulting and project management. Sudhir specializes in mentoring start-ups and SMEs on business planning and performance improvement. He has successfully advised organizations across sectors such as automotive, education, engineering, healthcare, insurance, non-profit, and technology.

Currently, Sudhir is a mentor with NSRCEL IIM Bangalore, IIT Bombay (E-Cell), BNI (Business Network International) and others.Previously, he was with Ernst & Young (EY) for over 17 years and was a Director in the Consulting practice. Prior to EY, he worked in the IT industry for companies into simulation software, real-time systems and enterprise solutions.

Sudhir is an Engineer by qualification, PMP (Project Management Professional) Certified from the Project Management Institute, IIMB and IIML Alumni. He is also an AITA (All India Tennis Association) Certified Tennis Coach and the founder of Hello Tennis – a grassroots tennis program

targeting children 10 years and below.

To Learn more about Sudhir Swamy, visit and Contact:

Contact: +91 9902178001
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sudhirswamy/

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Sudhir is an engineer who's worked in technology his entire career. I'm a consultant who has addressed the human side of business. Together we introduce an informative conversation about AI. Both consultants work in companies, some of which are quite knowledgeable about AI and others who are frozen in their tracks fearful of how quickly AI is transforming the business community and the world. The first of two or three podcasts with Sudhir as he has a very different 

Sudhir Swamy , Sr. Strategy Consultant at PROMAG Consultancy Services. Sudhir Swamy is a strategy consultant and business advisor to start-ups, small & medium enterprises and non-profits. He has over 30 years of experience in strategy & operations consulting and project management.Sudhir specializes in mentoring start-ups and SMEs on business planning and performance improvement. He has successfully advised organizations across sectors such as automotive, education, engineering, healthcare, insurance, non-profit, and technology. Currently, he is a mentor with NSRCEL IIM Bangalore, IIT Bombay (E-Cell), BNI (Business Network International) and others. Previously, he was with Ernst & Young (EY) for over 17 years and was a Director in the Consulting practice. Prior to EY, he worked in the IT industry for companies into simulation software, real-time systems and enterprise solutions. Sudhir is an Engineer by qualification, PMP (Project Management Professional) Certified from the Project Management Institute, IIMB and IIML Alumni. He is also an AITA (All India Tennis Association) Certified Tennis Coach and the founder of Hello Tennis – a grassroots tennis program targeting children 10 years and below.



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Contact: +91 9902178001
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sudhirswamy/


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In this episode I discuss with Laurie Shen the 3 significant obstacles she faced to start her own business. We also discuss independent contracting and building a business and should you do both

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Laurie Shen, CEO at Allia Consulting. Laurie has over 25 years of experience in successfully managing and improving project financials ranging from budgets of $10K to $600K in financial services and growing businesses. Her collaborative and thorough approach has improved many clients’ bottom-lines by working with clients in operations, risk, and compliance.

You can reach Laurie at:
917 689 9829

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In this episode we discuss Belinda's first business Butter Beans and how it was created, managed and sold for a profit.  When she started it she knew she would eventually sell it. She then founded Choose Your Metric, a coaching and consulting business to share her knowhow with other small and medium sized businesses. She will be back to continue the conversation. 

Belinda DiGiambattista brings nearly 20 years of executive experience in business management, food services and the global financial sector to her position as Founder and CEO of Choose Your Metric. Inspired by the business owners Belinda meets each day, she launched Choose Your Metric in the spring of 2016 to provide guidance, education, coaching and real world experience to help owners achieve success as they define it. Her experience as a business owner combined with an equal amount of time in corporate America make her uniquely qualified to help businesses of any size make strategic decisions and focus their resources on their goals.

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www.chooseyourmetric.com 

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In this episode we discuss the crisis of mental health in communities, among children and with the workforce. We discuss it from the purview of the clients as well as what the employer needs to address. Dr Pallotta identifies the challenges of clients asking for letters to prove disability. This is a very serious issue for employers to address. 

Dr. Nicoletta Pallotta, MD, LCSW, is the founder and CEO of Brooklyn Counseling Services (BCS) which she established in 1996. The organization is dedicated to delivering optimal mental health care with compassion, respect, and support to promote emotional well-being and encourage true life potential. Dr. Pallotta believes that mental health is essential to an individual’s well-being and fundamental to achieving a healthy, balanced, and productive life.

The mission of BCS is to improve the emotional health and well-being of the patients they serve. The team is committed to providing superior mental health care in a private, comfortable, and confidential environment. Dr. Pallotta works closely with all of their staff on a regular basis to ensure that patient care is both comprehensive and flawless.

Her vision is to create a world where mental wellness is the cornerstone of a healthy community. She recognizes that the achievement of this vision depends on the combined dedication, education, and commitment of their staff and those they serve.

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