In this special edition of The Balancing Act Podcast, Andy sends a message of gratitude and introduces listeners to his other podcast, Money Lessons with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA. 

Money Lessons replaces Andy's Saturday Morning Muse series and is a weekly show where he distills complex financial concepts through historical storytelling and practical examples. Each bite-sized episode builds on the last, creating a comprehensive foundation for smarter financial decisions. Whether you're just starting your career or planning for retirement, these lessons will change how you think about money. Subscribe to Money Lessons with Andrew Temte on your favorite podcast service.

Join us next week on The Balancing Act when we return with regularly scheduled programming and a discussion on entrepreneurship with Chris Hallberg - an expert EOS implementer.

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In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Bianca D'Alessio. Bianca is one of the top real estate brokers in New York, star of Selling the Hamptons on HBO Max, and author of the new book, Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead with Lasting Impact. 

Bianca shares her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of purpose, authenticity, and teamwork in leadership. 

Tune into episode 220 to hear Bianca's story, her career rocket-booster moment, and her thoughts on "teamship" and intentional leadership.

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In this episode of The Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Bill Benjamin. Bill is a Partner at the Institute for Health and Human Potential and co-creator of The Last 8% framework. 

Bill and Andy talk about the intersection of leadership, emotional intelligence, and high performance. They discuss the importance of addressing difficult conversations, the impact of organizational culture, and the necessity of emotional intelligence in leadership. 

Tune into episode 219 to hear Bill's story, his career rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on challenging conversations and organizational culture.

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In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Ari Galper, founder of AriAI and author of several bestselling books. They discuss the concept of trust-based selling, the importance of building trust over relationships, and the impact of AI on the sales profession. 

Ari shares his personal journey and insights on how to navigate the current trust recession in sales, emphasizing the need for sales professionals to focus on listening & understanding their clients' challenges rather than just selling solutions.

Tune in episode 218 to hear Ari's story, his career rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on trust-based selling and success in the sales field.

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In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Erika Sinner, CEO of Directorie and owner of Tiny Superheroes. They discuss Erika's journey in the life sciences industry, the importance of empathetic leadership, and her nonprofit work empowering children with disabilities. 

Erika also shares insights on the significance of pets in our lives and the need for compassionate workplace policies. The conversation highlights the balance between caring for employees and achieving business success, along with personal growth and storytelling.

Tune into episode 217 to hear Erika's story, her career rocket-booster moment, and her thoughts on careers in marketing and the impact of Tiny Superheroes on children that are facing life's biggest challenges.

Learn more about Tiny Superheroes: https://tinysuperheroes.com

Learn more about Erika: https://www.erikasinner.org 

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In this episode of The Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Joel Steele, author of 'Life Switch,' owner of Steele Financial Solutions, and minority owner of the Grand Rapids Gold. They discuss Joel's journey from failure to success, the importance of self-discovery, and how to turn potential into action. 

Joel shares insights on resilience, the challenges the triumphs and challenges of sports franchise ownership, and the significance of financial literacy. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in personal goals and the power of gratitude in transforming one's life.

Tune into episode 216 to hear Joel's story, his career rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on achieving success by living life "ON."

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In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Monica Marquez, a seasoned corporate leader with over 20 years of experience in workforce inclusion and talent development. Monica shares her journey as a young Latina in West Texas to leading innovative programs at major firms like Goldman Sachs and Google. 

The conversation delves into the importance of creating pathways for underrepresented groups, the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the role of AI in shaping the future of work. 

Tune into episode 215 to hear Monica's story, her career rocket-booster moment, and her thoughts empowering Latina's in the world of work and the future corporate DEI efforts.

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In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Maria Brinck, a thought leader and author of The Leadership We Need: A New Mindset for a Brighter Future. 

Maria shares her transformative journey from corporate America to working in the Congo Basin rainforest, where she learned valuable lessons about leadership, connection, and the importance of diversity of thought. Maria emphasizes the need for mindfulness and long-term thinking in leadership, as well as the importance of recognizing and addressing subconscious biases that can hinder effective leadership. 

Tune into episode 214 to hear Maria's story, her rocket-booster moment, and our conversation about the costs of toxic leadership in corporations and institutions.

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In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Kate Lowry, CEO, coach, venture capitalist, and author; about the pervasive issue of fear-based leadership in the workplace. 

Kate shares her personal journey and insights into how fear-based leaders operate, the rise of such leadership styles, and the impact on employees and organizational culture. She provides practical strategies for managing fear-based bosses and emphasizes the importance of emotional maturity in leadership. 

Tune into episode 213 to hear Kate's story, her rocket-booster moment, and a robust conversation about her new book, Unbreakable: How to Thrive Under Fear-Based Leaders.

Learn more about Kate Lowry and her new book Unbreakable:

https://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Thrive-Under-Fear-Based-Leaders-ebook/dp/B0FQ71FW72/ref=sr_1_1

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

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579366067469

https://www.instagram.com/kateunbreakablelowry/ 

In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Sameer Narkar, founder and CEO of Konnect Insights, about the evolution of customer experience management. They discuss the importance of customer service in business success, the role of AI in enhancing customer interactions, and how to empower customer service agents. Sameer shares insights on the challenges of managing customer experiences across multiple channels and the significance of simplicity in software design. 

Tune into episode 212 to hear Sameer's story, his rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on empowering customer experience in the age of artificial intelligence.

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