The Change Maker

Today on The Change Maker: Tara Simkins. Tara is a former lawyer turned life-coach, facilitator, and childhood cancer philanthropist. She talks about why she left her twenty year legal career to pursue her new calling as a teacher, writer, and life-coach. Tara is mentor and coach with Soul Shine Lab her program for personal betterment and living life to full potential. She also is co-founder of the Press On Fund for childhood cancer research. Her work encourages people to live in the moment and not give up hope and continue to press on through difficult times.

This show was recorded for YouTube! To watch, just click here: https://youtu.be/OBVyY32PdUY

Find her Online: Tarasimkins.com for her personal or group counseling or on instagram @soulshinelabs To Support the Press on Fund: PressOnFund.org

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Today on The Change Maker: a live interview with Nathan Deal at the Georgia Cyber Center on the Nathan Deal Campus for Innovation in Augusta, Georgia. Nathan Deal served two terms as governor of Georgia. He was first sworn in as governor of Georgia on January 10, 2011, and was sworn in for his second term on January 12, 2015.

Deal was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1992. Prior to that, he served in the Georgia Senate from 1981 to 1993 and was named president pro tempore in his last term. Deal has also worked as a lawyer, assistant district attorney, and judge.

At $100 million, the Georgia Cyber Center is the single largest investment in a cybersecurity facility by a state government to date. Located on the Nathan Deal Campus for Innovation in Augusta, Georgia, the center is a unique public/private partnership involving academia, state and federal government, law enforcement, the U.S. Army and the private sector.

The Georgia Cyber Center is dedicated to training the next generation of professionals through education and real-world practice while also supporting innovative companies focused on developing new technologies to strengthen online defenses and has many developments to foster growth in various sectors.The center features an auditorium, restricted access to meet classified and high-security needs, secure briefing space, a cutting-edge cyber range, an incubator/accelerator program to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, ample spaces for collaboration, classrooms equipped for virtual and on-site training, an adjacent parking deck and direct access to the popular Augusta Riverwalk.

Deke and Nathan sat down in November of 2021 to discuss the development including how it was executed, the former Governor's thoughts on how state and local governments can be effective and efficient, the public-private partnership aspect, and how to quantify an investment like this. Part of this video features audience questions and the video was recorded live by the Cyber Center, so the quality will be a little different than what we're used to, but the conversations are the same level as any other recording!

For more info on The Georgia Cyber Center: https://gta.georgia.gov/cybersecurity-1/georgia-cyber-center

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Today on The Change Maker: Kerry Grace. Kerry is a self-described "accidental leader." She talks about coming into her own and overcoming what she dubs as "tall poppy syndrome" where she had t overcome the noise to find herself and her confidence to lead.

Kerry is working as the Director of Regional Development for Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast and Norfolk Island and the founder and CEO of Evolve Group Network (est 2004). Kerry’s work focuses on empowering the accidental leaders who (as Kerry believes) are the glue that truly keep our communities together.She has worked with all levels of government, not for profits and Aboriginal corporations in Australia. She is often called upon for her facilitation skills to moderate pathways forward for contentious and complex issues.

Find her Online: KerryGrace.com.au & Listen her her podcast: Leadership Conversations

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Today on The Change Maker: Lou Diamond. Lou is a mentor and consultant at the head of his business - Thrive Loud, which is a consulting firm that helps bring together people and ideas to create maximum success! He is also the host of the Thrive Loud podcast and the Authors that Thrive Podcast.

A top producer when he worked for companies like Accenture, Deloitte, Omnicom, Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, Lou now coaches others to find the same success that he was able to create for himself. Whether he's coaching, giving a keynote speech, podcasting, or however he is connecting, Lou helps his clients find inspiration and develop the tools and networks that they need to be successful.

To find out more information and to connect with Loud: ThriveLoud.com Find him on Social Media @ThriveLoud

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Today on The Change Maker: Deke Cateau. Deke Cateau assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab on February 1, 2018. A.G. Rhodes is one of Atlanta’s oldest nonprofit organizations; they provide therapy and rehabilitation services, short-term recovery and long-term care at three metro Atlanta nursing homes. Cateau has 15+ years of long-term care industry experience to his position, and has previously served in various leadership roles with A.G. Rhodes – including Chief Operating Officer, Chief of Strategic Implementation, and Administrator of the organization’s flagship location near Grant Park. Deke is a change making leader in this organization, which is currently orienting itself, and serving as an influence for the Nursing Home community, towards new methods of senior care that transcend historic "medical" models.

A native of Trinidad, which is often referred to as a “plural society,” Cateau was born into a culture of diversity. Sometimes known as a “rainbow island” or, more fondly, a “callaloo” (a dish prepared by blending a variety of ingredients), diversity is the status quo in Trinidad. In his new role, Cateau not only represents that diversity, but also leads a workforce of approximately 600 employees serving more than 1,100 seniors each year – all of whom reflect all walks of life and a wide range of ethnicity and culture.

Deke Copenhaver and Deke Cateau (D.C. & D.C.) work together as our host currently coaches Mr. Cateau in leadership. The 2 are good friends and enjoy their conversations together. Listeners will see how 2 Dekes with very different backgrounds end up having a lot in common as Change Making Leaders.

To find out more information and to connect with Dov: DovBaron.com Find him on Social Media and Youtube: @Dov Baron To find more information on this show: AugustaPodcasts.com/thechangemaker

Today on The Change Maker: Dov Baron. Dov has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers to Hire, and has traveled the world speaking to every kind of group imaginable. He was named as one of the Top 30 Global Leadership Gurus and is also the bestselling author of several books, including One Red Thread and Fiercely Loyal: How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent. Inc. Magazine named his podcast, Leadership and Loyalty™, as one the top podcasts listened to by C-Suite execs of Fortune 500 companies and he has recently released a new show: Curiosity Bites, where he has conversations with the world's most interesting people in the widest range of professions imaginable.

Dov is a Change Making leader. He has interviewed and worked with the world’s top leaders, including those featured on: Oprah, Ellen, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, CBS, Huffington Post, Larry King, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal and more.

To find out more information and to connect with Dov: DovBaron.com

Find him on Social Media and Youtube: @Dov Baron

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Today on The Change Maker: Nicole Jansen. Over the past 30 years, Nicole Jansen has coached and trained thousands of leaders, helping them achieve extraordinary results in business and in life. Certified Human Behavior Specialist, Transformational Business Coach, Strategic Intervention Coach, and Master Facilitator, Nicole has developed her own special brand of coaching, which focuses on tapping into your strengths and true purpose, integrating business and life mastery principles for lasting success.

Her clients are mission-driven and range from start-up entrepreneurs to large franchise systems and non-profit organizations, covering a wide range of industries including finance, real estate, insurance, digital media, health and wellness, training and development, humanitarian initiatives, and space exploration. Her passion for transformation and growth extends to the next generation, where she teaches and empowers aspiring leaders through conferences, webinars, courses, guest podcasting and mentoring.

When she’s not interviewing amazing podcast guests or working with clients, Nicole enjoys spending quality time with loved ones, volunteering, meditating, reading, jogging, and walking the beaches of sunny California.

For Moire Info or to Schedule a Consultation with her, go to LeaderOfTransformation.com

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Today on The Change Maker: Fuzzy Zoeller. Appreciated for his coolness under pressure while whistling his way down the fairway, as a PGA golfer, he made a point to interact with members of the gallery whenever he could. His professional career has produced ten PGA TOUR victories, including the 1979 Masters and the 1984 U.S. Open. His Masters victory still remains the only victory posted by a Masters rookie.

In 1985, Fuzzy was awarded the prestigious Bobby Jones Award, an honor bestowed upon one player per year by the USGA. His passions include hunting and fishing, and he enjoys all sports as well as golf course design. To date he has designed nineteen golf courses, three of which are utilized on The PGA TOUR.

A little known fact about Fuzzy is that he loves to cook and grill. He has his own line of BBQ and Steak Sauces as well as premium dry rubs. He has also launched his own line of ultra-premium vodka: Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka.

For Moire Info or to Get in Touch with Fuzzy: Fuz.com

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Today on The Change Maker: Alex Wier. Alex is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Wier Stewart, a marketing company Headquartered in Augusta, Georgia. His focus is making sure the work that they produce is beautiful, thoughtful and effective, and that they have a good time doing it. He and Deke talk about his background in marketing, learning inventing a new language, and how he leads his team by focusing on their success

For Moire Info or to Get in Touch with Alex: https://www.wierstewart.com/team/alex-wier

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Today on The Change Maker: Hodges Usry. Hodges is a filmmaker whose interest in film began as an awkward 5th grader, making parodies of the TV show COPS. In high school, he interned for the camera department on HBO's THE WIRE and while in college, Hodges was the recipient of the Young Arts Award for Cinematic Arts. An award that was given by the legendary Martin Scorsese. He graduated from The Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in Film & TV. In 2013, he received an offer to go on tour with country singer songwriter, Corey Smith for a month. He has worked with Lady A as a video creative director for several years and currently resides in Nashville. His work has been featured on The Today Show, Gizmodo, Popular Mechanics, Digg, GMA, People Magazine, VICE, and The Tonight Show.

Find More About Hodges: www.hodgesusry.com YouTube.com/HodgesU

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