The Game Changer Network

Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life

Interview by Chicke Fitzgerald of the Game Changer Network as a part of the Best of the Game Changer series, showcased on C-Suite Network

Anyone can start or contribute to a wave. Patti Johnson researched and interviewed an eclectic mix of Wave Makers, from leaders in business and the community, to entrepreneurs and new professionals, to explore the decisions and actions of individuals who started a change. Our thoughts get in our way and we rely on the same steps that work for other situations. But, a true change, a wave, is different. A wave requires stepping out and building commitment that grows organically.

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A Tale of Ten Truths of Executive Networking

Interview by Chicke Fitzgerald of the Game Changer Network as a part of the Best of the Game Changer series, showcased on C-Suite Network

Based on 100+ C-level executive interviews who have been laid off, downsized or just plain fired, SAFETY NETwork intertwines professional defeat with hope, humor, and humanity. Suzanne Garber has been featured in the NY Times, USA Today, US News & World Report, and BusinessWeek, amongst others, and has spoken at dozens of international association conferences focusing on risk mitigation, disaster recovery, medical and security networks, and globalization.

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You're Not Invisible Don't Let Your Brand Be Either

Interview by Chicke Fitzgerald of the Game Changer Network as a part of the Best of the Game Changer series, showcased on C-Suite Network

Being Remarkable and Standing Out is not hard. Just be yourself, you are the only one who can be. But what are the rules of the game? The problem isn’t that there is a lack of knowledge in the business community. It’s that there is so much knowledge and as a result they don’t know which information is accurate and effective versus just a waste of time. Tired of wasting money on what you do not understand? This is a must read for business owners who are tired of losing time & money on strategies that do not work. This is a Must-Read for anyone wanting to understand the very basics of getting noticed on the Internet.

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Strategies from Great and Powerful to Flying Monkeys - Unleash Some Magic in Your Management

Interview by Chicke Fitzgerald of the Game Changer Network as a part of the Best of the Game Changer series, showcased on C-Suite Network

When Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion approached the great Wizard of Oz they assumed that their leader would wave his magic wand and solve their problems, leaving them off on their merry way. But that's not how a leader inspires a team, and that's not how a team finds success in the wonderful land of Oz. Instead, the Wizard guides them on their journey, reminding them of their own unique skills and abilities so they can accomplish their dreams.

These unique and easy-to-use tools lay the foundation for great teamwork and inspiring management. You'll create a more effective workplace using the Wizard's easy-to-follow leadership principles, inspiring and encouraging both leaders and team members alike.

BJ Gallagher is a Sociologist, best-selling author, dynamic workshop leader and charismatic keynote speaker.

She conducts seminars for women's groups, as well as professional organizations and corporations. Her topics include: leadership skills for women, male/female communication styles, how to manage your boss, thriving on change, and tapping into the creativity of diversity. BJ writes business books, women's books, and gift books.



BJ and her books have been featured on CBS Evening News with Bob Schieffer, the Today Show with Matt Lauer, Fox News, PBS, CNN, and other television and radio programs. She is quoted almost weekly in various newspapers, women's magazines, and websites, including: O the Oprah magazine, Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, First for Women, Woman's World, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, the Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, Orlando Sentinel, Financial Times (U.K.), the Guardian (U.K.), Stars and Stripes, CareerBuilder.com, MSNBC.com, ClubMom.com, SavvyMiss.com, among others.


In addition to writing books, BJ also conducts seminars and delivers keynotes at conferences and professional meetings across the country. Her corporate clients include: IBM, Chevron, U.S. Department of Veterans Administration, John Deere Credit Canada, Volkswagen, Farm Credit Services of America, Raytheon, US Department of Interior, Phoenix Newspapers Inc., the American Press Institute, Infiniti, Nissan, Atlanta Journal Constitution, among others.

BJ is the former manager of training and development for the Los Angeles Times, where she was responsible for management development, sales training, customer service seminars, diversity training, specialized programs for women, and the development of high potential managers.

Her website is http://www.bjgallagher.com/

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Emily Guy Birken- Choose Your Retirement: Find the Right Path to Your New Adventure This on demand audio series is a part of the Executive Girlfriends Group Vignette Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Emily Guy Birken. The original live interview was 8/28/15. Even though half of all Americans put money aside for retirement, it isn't until they reach their sixties that many realize that they haven't saved enough. With The Five Years Before You Retire, you'll hone in on what you need to do in the next five years to maximize your current savings and create a realistic plan for your future. From financial advisors and pundits on television to colleagues and family members, everyone has something to say about retirement. But how much of it is true? Whether you're looking to move into a senior living community or travel the world, Choose Your Retirement shows you how to realistically prepare for the future you desire. Emily Guy Birken is an author and financial expert.

Carrie Morgridge-EVERY GIFT MATTERS: How Your Passion Can Change The World This on demand audio series is a part of the Executive Girlfriends Group Vignette Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Carrie Morgridge. The original live interview was 7/10/15. In her book, philanthropist Carrie Morgridge argues that high-impact philanthropy is not always high-dollar, and she teaches people how to make a difference in the world with small, targeted gifts of time or money. Drawing on her own experience of what works and what doesn’t when it comes to philanthropy, Morgridge illuminates how leverage, high expectations, hands-on personal involvement, and, above all else, passion, will ensure that one’s gift will have the biggest impact possible – and also bring the giver a profound sense of joy and fulfillment. Carrie Morgridge is Vice President of the Morgridge Family Foundation. For the past fifteen years, she and her husband, John, have worked tirelessly to leverage their foundation's funds, spark innovation, and fuel transformation.

Cindy Dobyns-Moving to St. Petersburg: The Un-Tourist Guide This on demand audio series is a part of the Executive Girlfriends Group Vignette Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Cindy Dobyns. The original live interview was 8/7/15. When you consider wiggling your toes in the powdery sand beaches of St. Petersburg, Florida who can resist thinking about relocating? That's why Cindy Dobyn's parents piled four kids into a Buick Electra and headed south from chilly Chicago to seek fortune in Treasure Island, hoping it would be a lifestyle all would enjoy. Warm and friendly St. Petersburg turned out to be the best place to find a new career, quality of life and raise children. If you are considering making St. Petersburg your new home, this book provides all the vital information you need to settle in comfortably and quickly. Join a quarter of a million people who currently enjoy year round sunshine, waterfront housing, abundant wildlife and outdoor activities, while pursuing careers or retirement in what they affectionately call, “The Burg.” Cindy founded AboveWater Public Relations and Marketing, LLC in Naples, Florida after a whirlwind career in the hospitality industry. The marketing firm has grown to serve clients nationwide from offices in Naples, New Smyrna Beach, and Tampa.

Mark C. Winters- Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want This on demand audio series is a part of the Executive Girlfriends Group Vignette Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Mark C. Winters. The original live interview was 7/17/15. Rocket Fuel is what gets added to your business when you identify your unique strength and team up with your complementary opposite. This revolutionary process has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs first realize, then, hire the missing person in their business that will literally help them blast-off. Mark C. Winters is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of entrepreneurial leadership experience delivering a high level of success. His experience in companies ranges from multi-billion dollar global enterprises like Procter & Gamble and British Petroleum, to raw startups originally drawn up on a napkin. Gino Wickman is the founder of EOS Worldwide, a growing organization of successful entrepreneurs from a variety of business backgrounds, collaborating to help other entrepreneurs succeed.

Kristin Kaufman-"Is This Seat Taken: It's Never Too Late to Find the Right Seat" This on demand audio series is a part of the Executive Girlfriends Group Vignette Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Kristin Kaufman. The original live interview was 6/26/15. I dare say, there is not a single person who at least once in his or her life has not faced an unexpected situation, a newfound reality, a daunting challenge, or veiled opportunity and not wondered what to do. You may feel that you have made poor choices, that your opportunities have passed you by, or that you're playing musical chairs, the music has stopped, and all the seats are taken. This book is for those individuals like you who have come to a fork in the road, chosen a path, and found themselves twenty to thirty (or more) years later in a destination they didn't quite recognize. But the stories are relevant for anyone, at any age, at any station in life who has awakened and wondered what they are going to do next or how will they move forward. Kristin Kaufman founded Alignment, Inc.® in 2007 to help individuals, teams, and leaders increase their overall levels of contribution, bottom-line effectiveness and personal fulfillment.

Kathleen Pushor - Into the Boardroom: How to Get Your First Seat on a Corporate Board/Women in the Boardroom series-Part III This on demand audio series is a part of the Executive Girlfriends Group Vignette Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Kathleen Pushor. The original live interview was 6/19/15. Mysterious and powerful, for decades America's boardrooms have remained closed to all but a handful of director "in the club." Now, former Fortune 500 executives Dorothy Light and Kathleen Pushor reveal an insider's look at what goes on in the boardroom and how you can get there. CEOs and directors of some of America's most prestigious corporations share their stories of what really goes on behind closed doors, who gets selected to sit on a board and who doesn't, and why being a part of this influential group should be the goal of today's up and coming executives, professionals, and community leaders. Kathleen Pushor is a seasoned executive coach and corporate director with expertise in marketing and the distribution of information technology-related products and services. Her company, Inner Capital, serves the developmental needs of select business and community leaders throughout the arc of their career. Dorothy Light is founder of Alden Enterprises, is a writer, consultant and motivational speaker.