The Drop In CEO

Today on The Drop In CEO Gina Covarrubias shares why STEM professionals experience job dissatisfaction and how you can support yourself and your team through it. Listen in as Deborah and Gina discuss understanding what you can control, why career satisfaction relies on more than passion, and the importance of leadership asking the right questions.

Gina Covarrubias is a Certified Life Coach, B.S. Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering (Purdue University), and M.S. Mechanical Engineering (University of Utah). Her distinctive background blends life coaching expertise with 12+ years engineering/technology experience in government, academia and corporate aerospace.

Gina founded Deliberate Doing LLC, an exclusive STEM coaching service dedicated to helping technical professionals defeat career despair. Her mission is twofold. She solves the common STEM problem, "Where do I go from here?" while promoting humanness within the human.

When STEM professionals question previous choices and fear an unknown future, Gina helps them recalibrate their situations for a successful future.

You can connect with Gina in the following ways:

Professional Website  https://deliberatedoing.com

LinkedIn Profile  www.linkedin.com/in/ginacovarrubias

YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Ho_r7DD58Cz3fb47vbxxg

Engineering Student Blog  https://advisingstudentengineers.com/

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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On today’s episode Deborah breaks down the value of observing and utilizing your team’s past skills and experiences to optimize future performance. Listen in as Deborah discusses preserving trust with an existing team in times of transition, identifying your own skills from past experiences, and the importance of understanding how workplace culture impacts performance.

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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Today Tra Williams reveals the power of creativity and how entrepreneurs in America can thrive by focusing on the right mindset. Listen in as Deborah and Tra discuss the real definition of the “American dream,” being realistic about success time frames, and why small businesses are vital to the American economy and culture. They also discuss why education isn’t set up to promote entrepreneurship and why innovation is essential for progress.

Tra Williams is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized expert in entrepreneurship and business strategy. He has sat at the helm of two international brands and has supported thousands of entrepreneurs on their journey to self-employment. Tra holds a degree from the University of Georgia and is a graduate of the prestigious Franchise Management program at Georgetown University. He has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Bloomberg, and Franchise Times and he can often be found speaking at large companies and conventions.

In his new book Boss Brain, Tra reveals a scientifically-proven system that unlocks readers’ entrepreneurial instincts so they can leave traditional employment forever—that’s the real American Dream!

You can connect with Tra in the following ways:

Website: https://www.trawilliams.com/

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

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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On today’s episode Jeremy Knauff shares his advice for building authentic relationships online. Listen in as Deborah and Jeremy discuss engaging your network on social media, how to leverage relationships for business growth, and Jeremy’s top tips for tracking business relationships to make the most of your networking time.

Jeremy Knauff is an entrepreneur, digital marketer, author, proud father, husband, and a US Marine Corps veteran. Today, he runs Spartan Media, a digital marketing agency where they provide web design, SEO, social media, and PPC marketing services.

You can connect with Jeremy via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyknauff/

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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Today Richard Atherton shares the power of trust and his proven system for building relationships that improve organizational performance. Listen in as Deborah and Richard discuss the three pillars of trust, leading with transparency, and the key questions to ask yourself as leader when focusing on workplace culture.

Richard Atherton is a Partner with FirstHuman. He is passionate about helping leaders build great companies. He holds a mirror to individuals and to teams. He compassionately has them own what they need to change.

Richard has been a consultant and coach for more than 15 years. In that time he’s cut code, written industry articles and designed change initiatives. He has coached development teams on lean and agile working methods, mentored senior leaders and managed major business transformations.

You can connect with Richard via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-atherton-65475b1/

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource forCEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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On today’s episode Rochelle Smith shares how her passion for building relationships helps her serve her team and her community. Listen in as Deborah and Rochelle discuss identifying individual talents to optimize your team, staying connected during the pandemic, and how being open to feedback helped Rochelle’s organization serve her clients at a higher level.

Rochelle Smith began her career in the long-term care industry when she joined Branch Brook Senior Care as COO in 2004. Her primary focus at Branch Brook was to strengthen the business operations of the residential healthcare business and create new initiatives to improve client experience. One of the most prominent initiatives she created was Clarendon Adult Day Center which she founded in 2005. The original goal was to fill a gap in the long-term care continuum that provided accessible supportive daily care for seniors while allowing them to continue to live in the comfort of their own homes.

You can connect with Rochelle in the following ways:

Facebook: @Thedailysocial21

Instagram: @dailysocialclub

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rochelle-smith-83b225112

Website: www.dailysocialclub.com

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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On this episode David Hancock shares his best advice for entrepreneurs who are considering becoming an author. Listen in as Deborah and David discuss the importance of having a clear vision of what you want the book to do for your brand, the realities of working with a publisher, and why a strategic marketing plan is critical to publishing success.

David Hancock is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today bestselling author and the founder of Morgan James Publishing. NASDAQ cites David as one of the world’s most prestigious business leaders, and he is reported to be the future of publishing. As founder of Morgan James Publishing, he was selected for Fast Company Magazine’s Fast 50 for his leadership, creative thinking, significant accomplishments, and his significant impact on the industry over the last ten years. 

You can connect with David in the following ways:

Twitter: @davidhancock and @morganjamespub

Facebook: @thedavidhancock and @morganjames

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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Today Jon Berghoff shares how his organization helps teams navigate change and solve problems while staying focused on providing space to develop each members’ unique strengths. Listen in as Deborah and Jon discuss the value of mentorship, breaking through labels, and how today’s business needs are changing what it means to be leader.

Jon Berghoff is the Co-Founder and CEO of XCHANGE, a scientific approach to unlocking collective wisdom. Over 350 global thought leaders, community builders, and industry-leading coaches and consultants have leveraged the XCHANGE Approach to facilitate transformational group experiences with their clients. When companies like BMW, Facebook, NASA, and Keller Williams have wanted to bring large groups together to solve problems, accelerate learning, or create a new future, they’ve all relied upon Jon and the XCHANGE Approach.

You can connect with Jon via LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonberghoff/

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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On today’s episode Rudy Dieperink reveals why he focuses on communication and internal networks in order to stay adaptable in his industry. Listen in as Deborah and Rudy discuss the power of taking risks, how to make your organization stand out, and why the term “obsession” sets you apart from other organizations.

Rudy Dieperink is CEO of Brookside Flavors and Ingredients. He has many years of experience working in small, medium and large companies in the flavor and food ingredients industry. Before joining Brookside Flavors and Ingredients in October 2020, Rudy was CEO and President of FrieslandCampina Ingredients NA, Inc. one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the world.

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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Today I’m exploring how to empower your team to embrace their purpose by sharing your own vision and goals. In this episode I’m revealing how the concept of purpose and team building are foundational keys to the CEO’s compass and how keeping your team focused on short term goals is preventing them from growth.

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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