Serve Strong Finish Strong

What's behind the title of the show, "Serve Strong Finish Strong"?

In this episode, I introduce a slight pivot in the direction of the podcast. Founders of businesses who are in their 50's and older have a unique set of circumstances. These situations span both their professional and personal lives.

The show will begin to address these unique circumstances. I will explain why the pivot and what you can expect of the future episodes.

I will also address what to do if you are not a business founder.

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In this episode, we're diving deep into an often under-discussed aspect of midlife reality: caring for aging parents with dementia. 

This is a journey filled with love, challenges, and resilience, and I know many of the listeners are walking this path right now. I understand it can be a delicate balance, trying to navigate your career, personal life, and the responsibility of caring for loved ones.

To shed light on this issue, I have an inspiring guest who's transforming the way we think about and offer support to those dealing with dementia. This episode promises to be enlightening and provide practical tips to help those facing these very real challenges. So stay tuned, as we delve into the heart of navigating life with aging parents and dementia - a true midlife reality.

Christiana Egi is always busy. As a Registered Nurse, Diabetes Educator, Registered Natural Health Nutritionist, Geriatric and Mental Health Specialist, mother, and grandmother, she is always trying to help inform and support others.

In her free time, she co-hosts the biweekly Podcast, Forever Young with Cherrie-Marie Chiu (ALS Double Play) that tackles issues of mental and physical wellness.

Egi spent 10 years of her 34-year nursing career working in the crisis unit of Canada’s largest psychiatric hospital. For the last 24 years, she has owned and operated Alexis Lodge Retirement Facilities in Toronto, Canada, a business she started with her late husband, Anthony. 

Their mission is to impact the lives of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia with a focus on providing person-centered care, putting the individuals first and giving them a place to call home. 

You can find Christiana here:

https://linktr.ee/ChristianaEgi

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www.servingstrong.com

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Stay with me here. We are going to delve into the world of manufacturing. You may be wondering, what in the world does manufacturing have to do with designing a fantastic 4th quarter? Well, my guest is all about asking why. And asking why is a powerful skill as you grow up.

Curiosity and reflection. These are skills that become increasingly important as we age. Without it, we enter the dark abyss of decline without helpful context.

Listen to what Ginette shares and ask yourself, "Am I recovering that curiosity and wonder I once had as a child?"

My guest, (and also a fellow Mission Matters podcast host) Dr. Ginette Collazo established Human Error Solutions (HES), a Florida based boutique consulting firm, where she has been able to position herself as one of the few Human Error Reduction Experts in the world. 

Ginette is the author of the book Human Error: Root Cause Determination Model, published in 2008. 

FDAnews has called her a “veteran of helping drug, biologic and device firms reduce manufacturing errors,” and the Caribbean Business describes her as “ the missing link in modern business.” Today her Error Reduction System has been implemented in all types of industries worldwide.

You can find Ginette at

https://humanerrorsolutions.com/

She is also on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginettecollazo/

Her podcast is:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-why/id1633272569

To learn more, visit:

www.servingstrong.com

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www.missionmatters.com/author/scott-couchenour

Planning for the future. It's a necessary part of growing up. Some might say it's a necessary evil and would rather just live by the seat on your pants. 

But there is a distinct difference in living life by default and living life by design.

My guest has enough knowledge for a 4-hour episode. But we're going to keep it to the normal length and pick his brain for as much information as we can.

As you listen, be thinking about how you can make a few adjustments in your planning for your own future.

My guest, Brandon Blackford, has served as an Edward Jones financial advisor since 2011. He believes it’s important to invest his time to understand what you’re working toward before you invest your money. He also believes that it's important to understand the level of risk you're comfortable accepting when investing so we can balance it with the steps necessary to reach your long-term goals.

Brandon attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in financial management and marketing. Since joining Edward Jones, he has earned the CFP®, CIMA®, CLU®, AAMS® and CRPC® professional designations.

You can learn more about Brandon by visiting his Edward Jones page:

https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/brandon-blackford

He is also on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonblackford/

To learn more, visit:

www.servingstrong.com

Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:

www.missionmatters.com/author/scott-couchenour

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the world of "corporate refugees" - those who have escaped the constraints of traditional 9-5 roles to pursue work that truly ignites their passion. We explore their journey to finding fulfilling work that not only brings joy but also ensures financial stability.

My guest, David Shriner-Cahn, shares his expert insights on how to transition from a secure but unfulfilling job to a career that aligns with your passion and values. 

Together, we discuss what causes high-achieving professionals to leave a corporate cocoon after 20+ years. We talk about the fears associated with transitioning, mistakes that are commonly made and what they should do to make it work.

David Shriner-Cahn’s weekly advice program has been named by Forbes as a Podcast To Power Up Your Ultra-Lean Business. David has also been recognized as an Entrepreneur That Will Change The Way You Communicate by Inc. Magazine.

David is the podcast host and community builder behind Smashing the Plateau, an online platform offering resources, accountability, and camaraderie to high-performing professionals who are making the leap from the corporate career track to entrepreneurial business ownership.

Starting your own business is hard enough without having to go it alone. Smashing The Plateau is David’s solution to the problems that keep entrepreneurs up at night. As he likes to say, “With the help of people just like you in our community, you’ll be able to do more of what you love and get paid what you’re worth.”

You'll find David at

https://smashingtheplateau.com

To learn more, visit:

www.servingstrong.com

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www.missionmatters.com/author/scott-couchenour

Sometimes you are so happy you can't stand it. Sometimes you're so angry you could spit. Other times you are scared out of our wits and fearful. Other times you are completely and utterly nervous and anxious. 

What is it about these emotions and can we understand them enough that they have no rule over us?

My guest offers a way to regain your agency when it comes to your emotions. You don't have to let them rule you. Listen as we talk about 3 actionable steps you can take the minute you finish listening to the episode.

Kim Korte is a Sensory Perception & Emotion Management Strategist, author, speaker, and coach. Kim developed a framework for identifying and managing emotions using concepts from cooking to help bring to life how emotions are constructed in the body. She is currently in the process of writing her second book, “Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions”, which will be released Fall of 2023.

She lives in the wine country of Northern California with her husband and two fur babies.

You will find her at

https://www.kimkorte.com/

To learn more, visit:

www.servingstrong.com

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Have you ever felt like you were happy, but....? There was something gnawing at your spirit and you thought maybe it means a change in your life?

How do you know if it's real? If it is real, how do you make the change? 

My guest and I talked about how this dynamic is a real thing in people who are approaching, or currently in, their 3rd quarter (40-50's).

Listen as Steve articulates how to know if a shift is worth pursuing in your life.

Steve Jefferys spent 18 years working in the advertising industry in London helping lead large agencies advising multinational clients across a range of sectors. A natural people person, he enjoyed building, maintaining and growing relationships with people and seeing his teams and clients succeed.

In 2020, he made a career shift and, over the last two years, Steve has been building his own coaching practice founded on the experience and successes he had - and helping people from any sector overcome key moments of change - or shift as he calls them - in the workplace and beyond.

His company is Make Your Shift and you can find him here:

https://www.makeyourshift.co.uk/

[email protected]

To learn more, visit:

www.servingstrong.com

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Have you ever felt the desire to challenge yourself to jump out of your comfort zone, and everything you know, and do something crazy? 


Perhaps you feel like you're on the inside, looking out. Life is squeezing you. Because you're thinking of the number of years ahead versus the number of years behind you. Everything you've built over the, your 20s and 30s, and maybe even 40s has been built. But it's not necessarily yielding what you thought it would when you were building. 


Well, whatever the reason is, I have a conversation to share with you. Listen as Susan shares her experience. See if there is something in what she shares that will help you on your journey.

My guest is Susan Rylance. Susan has over 20 years of experience helping companies grow through her unique blend of business development, operations and marketing expertise.  She is a performance-driven, focused and trusted executive leader who is known for her high-level of professionalism and calm demeanor. 

After 17 years in a corporate role, Susan challenged herself to take her experiences to smaller organizations where she helped a company through a turnaround, joined a start-up and recently in transition as she found the next role that has purpose and alignment with her values.

To learn more, visit:

www.servingstrong.com

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Pursuing your next adventure will not be all roses and cream. There will be setbacks. You will feel defeated among the wonderful moments of triumph. You need a healthy measure of resilience.

In today's episode, we're diving into the remarkable story of the Wright Brothers, two self-taught engineers who, against all odds, revolutionized the world of aviation. Their persistence in the face of numerous setbacks is a powerful testament to the human spirit and an inspiration to us all.

We'll also be discussing the common sources of life disruptions that people face and the essential qualities needed to push forward through adversity. 

My aim is that you will gain valuable insights into how you can cultivate resilience and persevere in pursuit of your next adventure, even when the going gets tough.

Let's get started.

To learn more, visit:

www.servingstrong.com

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www.missionmatters.com/author/scott-couchenour

To get where you're going, you can travel by default and hope you get there, which is risky. Or you can travel by design and greatly increase the probability that you will go further, faster, and with deeper meaning.

In this episode, I pulled an excerpt from a recent coaching session I had with a client who was wrestling with the concept of setting goals.

Perhaps you can relate to my client. If so, I trust this will be a helpful episode for your journey.

To learn more, visit:

www.servingstrong.com

Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:

www.missionmatters.com/author/scott-couchenour