The Drop In CEO

On today’s episode Jillian Tedesco shares how her passion for health and fitness helped her build a company and a team to support her dream of helping others. Listen in as Deborah and Jillian discuss the importance of CEO’s understand their roles as leaders and why employee engagement isn’t something reserved for big corporations.

Jillian Tedesco is a Christian, mom, wife, certified chef, founder & CEO of fit-flavors, fitness lover and golfer. Jillian’s business fit-flavors is local to St. Louis where they prepare fresh meals for health-conscious busy people. They have 5 locations and an e-commerce that offers home deliveries. Jillian is in the process of publishing her first book in April 2022 called Owning the Wait. She’s the author of the “Tough Love from Jillian” newsletter & blog and is the host of the Owning the Wait podcast. More than anything, Jillian wants to help people understand that living a healthy lifestyle is ongoing and that it is not a diet with a deadline.

You can learn more at: https://fit-flavors.com/

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On today’s episode Deborah shares how she helps others advocate for themselves in order to grow and achieve more within their organizations. Listen in as Deborah discusses the formula for creating a career path, how to gain confidence in your work, and why you should look to leadership and communicate your goals with them.

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On this episode James Wetrich shares the key lessons he’s learned about leadership and teamwork as an entrepreneur and business leader. Listen in as Deborah and James discuss the power of persistence, being part of a transformative business process, and the common reasons why leaders fail when engaging and leading their teams. James also shares the importance of succession planning and why leadership should build a personal board of advisors in order to gain clarity and make decisions with confidence.

James G. Wetrich, LFACHE is the CEO of The Wetrich Group of Companies and the author of Stifled: Where Good Leaders Go Wrong. His writing has also appeared in the 2021 anthology series Quitless: The Power of Persistence in Business and Life, a USA Today and WSJ best seller. Having led teams in three continents over more than 40 years and consulted with over 100 companies, Jim has seen great leaders who have thrived and ones that have failed. A noted expert in leadership, Jim’s leadership lessons are as highly sought after by today’s business students as they are Baby Boomers. From 2006 to 2014, Jim built a team at Molnlycke Health Care that grew the revenue over 7 times and the EBITDA over 20 times creating over $1BN growth in enterprise value and taking the US business from number 5 to number 1 in the served market with an employee satisfaction index over 95%. Jim is passionate about diversity and inclusion and hosted a two-day meeting for all women in the organization (not just high potentials) to discuss their unique challenges. As the founder and CEO of The Wetrich Group of Companies, Jim focuses now on coaching and mentorship and spreading his leadership lessons to help individuals become better leaders and organizations create great leaders and managers.

You can connect with James via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgwetrich/

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On today’s episode Deborah explores the common mistakes high performers make when trying to elevate themselves within an organization. Listen in as Deborah shares the key questions you should be asking yourself in order to be seen, heard, and respected by the leaders of your workplace.

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On today’s episode leadership development experts Diane Pryde and Paul Damaren share why the combined forces to help organizations assess their talent and increase overall performance by focusing on improving leaders. Listen in as Deborah, Diane, and Paul discuss how they help leaders find their niche within an organization, the strategies they use for long-term success, and why they are focused on listening and evaluating before sharing solutions.

About Diane Pryde:

Diane Pryde is the President, CEO and Partner of StepUp Learning.

Diane has worked in leadership positions in the Management Systems and Product Certification field for over 25 years. This has included National and Multi-National positions in Marketing and Sales, Operations and Executive Leadership for several global Management Systems and Product Certification Companies.

During these tenures Diane successfully identified, trained, mentored, and led management teams to improve performance and achieve outstanding results. Often tasked with company turnarounds Diane achieved results with her ability to inspire confidence and create loyal and productive teams. With her talent for growth, Diane introduced many new product lines and achieved additional success by entering and penetrating new markets throughout North America and Europe.

In addition, Diane has experience in the development and implementation of management systems in a wide variety of manufacturing and service companies spanning multiple industries.

Passionate about this industry and the value it brings to customers, Diane established The StepUp Learning Company along with her Business Partners who collectively have a wealth of experience in Learning, Operations, Consultancy and Business Development.

Diane has a degree in Biology from Napier College in Edinburgh, Scotland.

You can connect with Diane here:

StepUp Learning Company Inc., dba as StepUp Solution Services

https://www.stepuplearningcompany.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/stepup-learning-company-inc/

Diane Pryde

linkedin.com/in/diane-pryde-462a5214

About Paul Damaren:

Paul Damaren has worked as a Senior Executive in the Certification space for 17 years and has over 35 years’ experience in the hospitality, service and retail agri-food sectors.  Damaren is skilled in sales, marketing, certification, operations and software applications and he possesses an MBA from McGill University.

Mr. Damaren has worked with many companies across multiple sectors in supporting their food safety, supply chain, health & wellness, brand protection, quality, environmental, health & safety, GMP/GDP compliance, automotive, aerospace, medical, information security and technology requirements.

Paul is experienced managing full P&L and $100M in global sales and across his career he has built a reputation as a professional undeterred by obstacles and committed to success.  

Damaren is a current Advisory Council Member with The George Washington University School of Business, for their Digital Marketing Certificate Program.  Mr. Damaren is also a Partner and CCO of StepUp Solution Services., a consulting and advisory business.  Further, Damaren also maintains an Executive Partner position with ReposiTrak, a global software company that provides an integrated platform for optimizing sales, sourcing & safety in the food supply chain.

Before working in the Certification industry, Damaren was a professional Chef/consultant for 20+ years working in major hotel chains, restaurants, private golf courses and food service organizations. Further, Damaren was a member of the National Canadian Federation of Chefs and Cooks (C.F.C.C.) for 14 years, member of the Region of Waterloo Culinary Association (R.W.C.A.)  for 14 years, President of R.W.C.A. (Region of Waterloo Culinary Association) for 3 years, special Events chairman - R.W.C.A. – 1998 – 2000 and National Culinary Ambassador to Russia for 5 years.

You can connect with Paul here:

StepUp Learning Company Inc., dba as StepUp Solution Services

https://www.stepuplearningcompany.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/stepup-learning-company-inc/

Paul Damaren

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-damaren/

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Today Deborah reveals the challenges behind having difficult conversations with your team and how to create your own framework for assessing and addressing topics that are uncomfortable. Listen in as Deborah shares why communication is more difficult with some people than others, how to identify the miscommunications that cause problems, and a simple strategy for saying things that will cause emotional or mental stress.

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On today’s episode John Robertson shares the common mistakes that leaders make when dealing with crises and effective strategies for shifting mindsets for better results. Listen in as Deborah and John discuss why crisis management requires change, how to quickly assess a situation, goal setting while in crisis, and how leaders can influence positive outcomes in times of change.

John Robertson, founder, and President of FORTLOG Services, has 30+ years of assisting individuals & organizations manage transition’s stressors - crisis, change, death, conflict, relationships, etc. A leadership development specialist who asks those difficult questions so persons can re-frame their thinking, define their new norm, and thrive.

Experienced in various cultures/workplaces, including Indigenous [First Nations], first responders, non-profits, churches, communities, municipalities, educational, health care, families, and work with EAPs.

John’s encouragement approach enables resolving root causes not just treating symptoms. As a trusted thinking partner results are achieved through a values-anchored ethos.

John’s numerous qualifications include trauma treatment, Conversational IQ™ coach, psychological health and safety, ICF coach, Resilient Leadership & Organizations affiliate Faculty, critical incident stress management instructor, psychometric tools [MBTI step I & II, Strong’s Inventory, DISC, TKI Conflict resolution tool and other instruments], Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist (CTTS), Certified grief counsellor, with a Masters and Bachelors degrees.

You can connect with John via his website: https://fortlog.co/

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Today Deborah explains why subject matter experts often face challenges when trying to advance their careers. Listen in as Deborah shares the primary questions you should ask yourself to position your next interview or presentation around why you are the most uniquely qualified individual to complete a task. Learn how to utilize your skills, interests, and unique experiences to showcase your talents in a way that is interesting and makes you stand out within your organization.

Create a personal career strategy that develops the leadership and communication skills you need to assess challenges, showcase your skills, and demonstrate your ability to be a C-Suite Leader. Learn more about the C-Suite Academy here: https://bit.ly/csawaitlist22

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On today’s episode Mark Moncheck explores the benefits of focusing on group leadership in order to manage and support organizations through disruption. Listen in as Deborah and Mark discuss how the pandemic has impacted employer/employee relationships, how to create support systems that work for your organization, and how your personal origin story could impact the future of your business.

Mark Monchek is the Founder and Chief Opportunity Officer of Opportunity Lab, a strategy consulting firm focused on helping businesses thrive through disruption. He is the author of the Amazon nonfiction bestseller Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption.

You can connect with Mark in the following ways:

Website: https://opplab.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmonchek/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OppLabTV

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Today Deborah explores the process of pitching a new idea and what to do when faced with crickets. Listen in as Deb shares her own experiences overcoming objections and become an SME (Subject Matter Expert) within corporate settings. Learn how to connect your message on a human level, why you should consider repackaging your proposal, and how to create a conversation around an idea.

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