The Cannon Curve

The Cannon Curve guest for July is Paul Lesser. Paul is the Principal of PHL Advisory Services and is a new addition to the Cannon Adjunct Faculty. He has a wealth of knowledge in the areas of Human Resources and Recruiting after almost three decades of experience.

We are in a war for talent. Listen to this episode to hear Paul unpack key challenges in recruiting and retaining and provide insight on possible solutions.

Resources:

Paul Lesser, Principal of PHL Talent Advisory Services - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-lesser-3942114/

"Talking Talent" webinar *releases on August 25th

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This month's guest on The Cannon Curve is Phil's Senior Flight Instructor, Co-Founder of Dragonfly Aviation, Jon Lambeth.

Get ready for takeoff! Listen to this episode to hear Jon share how he turned his passion into a business and career.

Resources:

Jon Lambeth, Dragonfly Aviation - https://www.dragonflyav.com/

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month, Phil is joined by a friend, fellow private pilot, and real estate development, Freeman Barber. He is resilient. When he encounters a problem, he figures out how to fix it and pursues it with vigor. Listen in to hear how he always finds a way through.

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In this month's episode of The Cannon Curve, Phil is joined by Cannon student Mac Gardner, CFP®, CWS®, CRPC®, CRPS®. He is the Founder and Chief Education Officer of FinLit Tech, the author of two books, 'Motivate Your Money!" and "The Four Money Bears," and a Public Speaker

Mac's passion for financial literacy is evident in this episode. He has served the financial services industry for over 20 years and has so much to share. Listen in to hear his story and his why, knowledge and insight (and even a few "Mac Nuggets)."

Resources:

Mac Gardner, CFP®, CWS®, CRPC®, CRPS®: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macgardner/

FinTech Lit: https://finlittech.com/

"Motivate Your Money!": http://motivatewealth.com/

"The Four Money Bears: https://www.thefourmoneybears.com/

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For the final episode of the Women in Finance series, Phil interviewed Emily Woodson, M. Ed., CFP®, a Partner at Financial House. Emily wraps a bow around the themes of the series.

Listen in to hear how she got into the financial services industry and why she focuses on clients, specifically women, in transition. She gives insight into ways financial professionals can help attract and retain new females in the industry and the importance of mentors.

Resources:

Emily R. Woodson, M.Ed., CFP®, a Partner at Financial House - https://www.financialhouse.com/team/emily-r-woodson

Emily Woodson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-woodson-cfp%C2%AE-7557a95a/

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Phil's guest this month is Colleen France, Director of Career Advancement - Wharton MBA Program for Executives. Collen explains the processes you can take if you are yearning to take the next step in your career. Colleen also shares the most effective ways to grow your influence in your current organization, and how that translates into a more fulfilled life.

Are you ready? Listen in.

Resources:

Colleen France LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-france-1a786a12/

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Optimism can sometimes be perceived as naive or childish, while pessimism can seem smarter and more in touch with the world. Phil's recent guest on the Cannon Curve is Erik Strid of Concentus Wealth Advisors, and he is challenging that notion. A self-proclaimed optimist, Erik shares quick anecdotes of optimism and strives to dismantle the idea of "fashionable pessimism." Listen in.

Resources:

Erik Strid, Founding Principal of Concentus Wealth Advisors - https://www.concentus.com/cwa_team/erik-strid/

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In this episode of the Cannon Curve, Phil is joined by Courtney Trimble, a former Division 1 golf coach who is now an entrepreneur. Listen in to hear how Courtney navigated a career transition and now works with other women as they find successful career in the business world through golf.

Resources:

Courtney Trimble, Founder and President of FORE Hire - https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-trimble-86a3266/

FORE Hire - https://www.forehireus.com/

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In this month's episode of the Cannon Curve, Phil had the opportunity to sit down with colleague and Veteran, Chuck Kind, to hear about his journey from U.S. Army helicopter pilot to a career in financial services. Chuck possesses an elegant combination of humility and confidence, which you can hear as he talks about his time in Iraq during the first Gulf war.

Resources:

Chuck Kind, Veteran and Retired Wealth Management Professional - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-kind-b3164ba/

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and our Curve guest, Susan Robinson, is redefining what it means to be disabled.

Susan is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, tango dancer, yogi, and is currently training for a triathlon. It's an episode you won't want to miss. Listen in.

Resources:

Susan's TED Talk – https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_robinson_how_i_fail_at_being_disabled/transcript?language=en

Susan's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/susancrobinson/

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