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Robert Durante, is an Executive Coach, Career Mentor, and storyteller. He facilitates a unique Career Support group that focuses on individual empowerment and leadership development for executives. One of the many things he helps people to develop is their story>  He trims that old-school elevator pitch from 60 plus seconds down to 15. A direct example of this describing Bob would be "I am career mentor Bob Durante, forget the resume and cover letter for a moment. As a job seeker, the most important tool in your arsenal is your story as a career counselor I can help you author a new professional narrative that will lead you to your next opportunity..." Join TST Host Nick Koziol, to learn from Bob Durante about the Western New York Executive Candidates group and the stories that he has helped to develop for over 700 career landings. 

That Sounds Terrific - With Host Nick Koziol

For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com  and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out by emailing us at [email protected].

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We return to the subject of our first episode!  Dr. Bernadette Clabeaux is a professional educator, wildlife rehabilitator (total superhero) who started the non-profit WNY Raptor and Wildlife Care, Inc. She needs your help to continue her calling.  Join host, Nick Koziol, as he revisits this important topic and learns the ways that you can make an immediate impact on the lives of injured raptors and other wildlife. Help us build their new home!

For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com  and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out by emailing us at [email protected].

Be sure to check out WNY Raptors and WIldlife Care website by visiting www.wnyraptor.com

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WNY Raptor and Wildlife Care, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to wildlife rehabilitation, treatment, and release of injured raptors (hawks, owls, falcons) and other wildlife, and to raising awareness about the importance of wildlife. We are dedicated to helping injured wildlife in the Buffalo, NY region. Be sure to support their mission by giving a gift that will help provided the necessary materials, supplies, and funds to provide wildlife with the best care possible.

Special thanks to Chris Jones of Chris Jones Media for the Introduction and Outro recordings for That Sounds Terrific. If you need some great talent for your podcast, voice-over, and/or video contact Chris today. Be sure to check out his podcast "The Bow Knows VO" which is available on your favorite app, including Stitcher and Soundcloud.

The War on Talent is real. Covid in a lot of ways has defined new battle lines. Kevyn Rustici and ADP are in the middle of leading a movement to change how companies view talent from recruitment through professional development. Through networking, dedication, and careful planning Kevyn is partnering with other leaders to pave the way to educate others about new ways to utilize talent in the workforce. Are you ready for the future? 

That Sounds Terrific Podcast:

Host Nick Koziol enjoys connecting with Terrific people that are doing Terrific things. For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com  and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out to us by emailing us at [email protected].

More About Kevyn Rustici:

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“There is always a better way”  With a degree in Biology Kevyn tends to take a more data-driven approach to help solve complex business challenges.   Helping organizations flip their HR departments from a cost center to a profit center, by leveraging technology, data, and strategy.  Giving companies a definitive competitive edge in this war on talent, empowering HR to shift from the tactical reactionary function of old to a strategic data-driven enabled business partner for proactive workforce planning.  Kevyn is apart of many local non-profits that help support our community and is always looking for ways to help others whether it is networking or just listening.

About ADP:

ADP is about people. They have a strong history of providing solutions for human resource challenges and strive to do more than that. They challenge themselves to anticipate, think forward, and take action in a way that empowers the company to shape the changing world of work.

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You have been injured in an accident or tragedy and are trying to get better. What's worse is you are in no condition to go back to work in the foreseeable future. You are battling insurance companies and are in the middle of a personal injury lawsuit in an attempt to get your life back. Meanwhile, the bills are piling up and you need assistance to hold you over while the civil justice system runs its course. Brooke Kibrick and the Bairs Foundation give many people the opportunity to meet those basic needs during this difficult time. Join host Nick Koziol and discover the terrific mission of the Bairs Foundation, a first-of-its-kind non-profit that helps injured people avoid high-interest loans that could cripple their future.

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Host Nick Koziol enjoys connecting with Terrific people that are doing Terrific things. For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com  and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out to us by emailing us at [email protected].

The Bairs Foundation:

The Bairs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps people suffering as a result of a catastrophic accident. They provide financial assistance to families that need help paying for basic living expenses during the course of litigation.

The for-profit, non-recourse industry is unregulated. Many players in the litigation finance space have business models that make the cost of capital exorbitant for plaintiffs. But access to capital for families enduring a personal injury lawsuit (even at very costly rates) is so often preferred over letting go of the quest for justice. Funding families in need during the course of litigation is critical to the civil justice system. The Bairs Foundation provides low-cost access to capital so families have the resources to go the distance with their lawsuit. They offer low, simple interest in the name of the Seventh Amendment.

Find out more by visiting www.bairsfoundation.org

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More About Brooke Kibrick:

Brooke is the executive director of Bairs Foundation. She started with the foundation in August 2020 and oversees all operations, fundraising initiatives, partnerships, and finances for the organization.  Brooke has a diverse background with 15 years of experience in non-profit work and marketing and communications roles. She started her career working as a producer in television news before transitioning into marketing and events. Before coming to Bairs Foundation, she was the marketing & events director at Olmsted Center for Sight now VIA, helping raise awareness and funds for the blind and visually impaired community in WNY.  Brooke graduated from Oswego State University with a degree in broadcasting and communications. In her personal life, Brooke and her husband, Sean, have three kids Shea, Easton and Cyrus.

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Have you ever made a bet? Do you frequently visit casinos or go online to gamble? Are you a gamer that spends money on in-game features for a chance to win rare gear, consumables, or specialty items? Have you ever spent hours of time in Grand Theft Auto's in-game virtual casino? When you cut back time in these activities do you find yourself irritable or anxious? Are you going back in just one last time to win back what you lost? What you may be experiencing is the development of a gambling problem or addiction. Join Host Nick Koziol and his guests Jeffrey Wierzbicki and Angela DiRosa as they explore the services of the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center. Gambling is a slippery slope that can ruin someone financially and destroy families and relationships. Find out the common warning signs, and how they can support you and your loved ones in identifying an issue that often is overshadowed by other addictions or life-threatening issues. Learn the warning signs and understand the support that the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center can give to help you or a friend claim back life. 

That Sounds Terrific Podcast:

Host Nick Koziol enjoys connecting with Terrific people that are doing Terrific things. For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com  and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out to us by emailing us at [email protected].

Contact the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center

Western Problem Gambling Resource Center

Phone: (716) 833-4274

Website: https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/western/

More About Angela DiRosa:

Angela DiRosa is the Program Manager with the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center. In addition to assisting with awareness and outreach efforts, Angela collaborates with mental health professionals to build a robust problem gambling service network and connects individuals being negatively impacted by problem gambling to the resources they need. Angela has worked in a similar field before joining the Western PGRC conducting training, advocacy and policy change with the NYS Bureau of Tobacco Control.

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More About Jeffrey Wierzbicki:

Jeffrey has been working in non-profit world for about 15 years. The first 12 years spent working with runaway and homeless youth in Niagara County, NY. Currently, Jeffrey is the Western Team Leader with the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center serving all 8 counties of WNY. Jeffrey is a graduate of Buffalo State College with a B.A. in Sociology.

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Tracy Timm was on an amazing course for a dream career. She graduated with a degree from Yale and secured a great job on Wall Street. Many would see her success and think that her life was on an amazing path. There was a problem...she was miserable. Learn how Tracy set out on a new adventure paving a road to happiness where she helps others get their dream jobs.

That Sounds Terrific Podcast:

Host Nick Koziol enjoys connecting with Terrific people that are doing Terrific things. For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com  and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out to us by emailing us at [email protected].

More About Tracy Timm:

TRACY TIMM is the founder of The Nth Degree® Career Academy, the proven career clarity system that helps high-potential professionals discover, define, and drive careers they love. She has a degree in behavioral psychology from Yale University and studied design thinking with the founder of the d.school at Stanford University. Timm left a successful but unsatisfying career in finance, traveled once around the world on Semester at Sea, and discovered her ideal career. Timm, and her team lead clients through The Nth Degree® process: a proven, step-by-step strategy to achieve total career clarity.

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Have you ever wanted a job so much that you left messages on your potential supervisor's voicemail, every day, for 31 days? That is how Kevin Sylvester went from a student at SUNY Fredonia to calling the shots for the Buffalo Sabres and now for the PGA. Determination and calculated risk have been a compass that directed Kevin into a career of working with professional athletes and iconic broadcasters. In this episode of That Sounds Terrific, he shares his terrific story with Nick Koziol and we learn what not giving up or giving in can do for you.  

That Sounds Terrific Podcast:

Host Nick Koziol enjoys connecting with Terrific people that are doing Terrific things. For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com  and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out to us by emailing us at [email protected].

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More About Kevin Sylvester

Kevin is a veteran broadcaster and public speaker that has worked in the NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA, and PGA Tour. Kevin has been a Television Host on WGRZ since 2007. He has hosted the startup show, "This Weekend", "Tee 2 Green" and "WNY Living". At the Buffalo Sabres, he succeeded Josh Mora as the Sabres' studio host during the 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season and was the alternate play-by-play broadcaster during the 2011–12 season. His partner in the broadcast booth was veteran broadcaster Danny Gare, whose number has been retired by the Sabres. Sylvester in the 2008–09 season, started being the substitute announcer for longtime play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret. Sylvester also hosted the Sabres Hockey Hotline. Sylvester left the Sabres organization to join the PGA. At the PGA Kevin served as an on-course Rover Announcer for PGA Tour Radio and PGA Tour Entertainment.  He provides live play-by-play announcing and on-site interviews and analysis. Kevin is available for Emcee and speaking engagements find out more at www.kevinsylvester.com.

Daniel Schlein is a true networker and natural helper, this Niagara University graduate learned from a very young age the importance of giving back and paying it forward. Business as usual for him is what he can do for you first! Whether it is supporting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, connecting you with a new potential job, or building your business, Dan is constantly building relationships and looking for ways to help you get your foot in the door. 

That Sounds Terrific Podcast:

Host Nick Koziol enjoys connecting with Terrific people that are doing Terrific things. For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com  and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out to us by emailing us at [email protected].

More About Daniel Schlein:

Dan has a lifelong drive for helping others which has guided his everyday mentality and shaped his professional career. As a licensed financial advisor at Alliance Advisory Group, Dan embraces the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of clients. By illustrating the importance of prudent spending, proper saving, and rational investing, Dan works with clients to help them attain their financial goals and objectives.  His experience and enthusiasm for the finance industry has also helped him to serve the local Western New York community. Dan regularly conducts financial literacy seminars to inform the general public about effective strategies that can mitigate financial risk and maximize wealth accumulation. Through these educational courses, Dan strives to lead people down the path to a successful financial future by preaching the value of sound planning and judicious decision-making.

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John L. Chmarney is an entrepreneur, connecter, relationship builder, coach, and solution finder. In this episode, host Nick Koziol explores with John a career journey. Chmarney shares the importance of building a network of strong relationships, understanding business planning, developing strategies to meet goals, and how to make a deeper impact in the community. 

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For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com  and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out to us by emailing us at [email protected].

More About John L. Chmarney

John is a  business professional, offering extensive experience in a variety of business classifications. He was born in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and lived in eight different cities before settling in Williamsville, His business experience includes a variety of different leadership and development roles all centered around developing great relationships and building strong partnerships. Some of his experiences in NY are:

Solutions Network of WNY, (2008 - Present) President and Director of Community Impact

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Stash was an entrepreneur from birth. You will find her hard at work and always with a determination to find ways to solve problems.  One of her successes came from an accident. LaceLockers, began when she was running and tripped because of loose laces. When most people fall they get up to dust themselves off, take a quick look to ensure no one saw them go down, assess the damage, get fixed-up, move on along and try to forget it happened. Stash got up with an idea to make sure that laces would be "Never Loose Again". Stash is an entrepreneur, athlete, coach, and mentor. She continues to make a difference by creating scholarship opportunities for first-generation college students. 

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For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com  and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out to us by emailing us at [email protected].

More about Carol 'STASH' Stanley: 

Runner, sports lover, and inventor. Sending first-generation female students to college. 

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Lackelocker Website - Proceeds from the sale of Lace Lockers are designated for the Lace Locker Scholarship Fund. 

The LaceLocker Scholarship Fund Our goal is to send first-generation female students to college who cannot afford to attend otherwise.  The LaceLocker® Scholarship Fund (LLSF) uses an ingenious funding model to enable 1st generation young women to attend college who could otherwise not afford to enroll. At the same time, athletes are kept safe from injuries through falling while exercising or competing.  Our dream is to fund as many scholarships as possible to have a ripple effect across the United States and eventually worldwide.