Jan is an Executive Coach, Productivity Expert, and Speaker. She is a sought-after presenter on a variety of organizing and productivity topics. Her company, CTC Productivity, is a Twin Cities-based, woman-owned and operated business. Their mission is to help individuals and businesses understand their organizational challenges and provide self-sustaining solutions that improve productivity and reduce stress. The roots of Jan’s business acumen and people-first attitude can be traced back to her formal education. She earned a business degree in Operations and Systems Management with a minor in Psychology from Indiana University Kelley School of Business. CTC is the perfect forum for her to blend her people skills and productivity expertise. Prior to launching CTC, Jan worked for a number of Fortune 100 companies, including Kraft Foods, Accenture, the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), World Book Encyclopedia & United Airlines. Jan's business CTC productivity helps clients all over the country. She is currently on the National Board of NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals) Minnesota chapter. Jan was recently named a 2018 “Women Who Lead” Minnesota Business Magazine Honoree.

Jan's Favorite Book: Quiet by Susan Cain

Jan's Favorite Movie: It's A Wonderful Life

Vered Kogan is a leading behavioral and mindset expert with an expertise in helping individuals and teams release the mental and emotional obstacles that prevent them from adapting to change. She is an Executive Coach accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and holds numerous other professional credentials, such as being a trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy, and HeartMath, as well as being a certified practitioner of other leading modalities such as Rapid Transformational Therapy, Psych-K and Havening Techniques. Vered is the Founder and CEO of the Momentum Institute, a training and coaching firm specializing in helping leaders and teams successfully navigate change. Her firm offers a variety of programs and courses on topics such as Mindset, Resilience, and Change Management to help them thrive in our increasingly complex world.

Vered's Favorite Books

1. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

2. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Vered's Top Movie: King Richard

Greg Winterrowd is an Experienced Senior Program Manager at Evanta, A Gartner Company. An executive networking company, that brings together C-Level leaders to collaborate on key issues they collectively deal with. He has a demonstrated a history of working in the professional training & coaching industry. He is Skilled in Photography, Videography, Film, Event Management, and Public Speaking. He earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree focused in Media Theatre Arts from Montana State University-Bozeman. My story crosses path with Greg's with an organization called OASC, Oregon Association of Student Councils.

Greg's Favorite Books:

1. Tools of Titans by Timothy Feriss

2. Grit by Angela Duckworth

3. Fire and Brimstone by Michael Punke

Greg's Favorite Movies

1. The Hurt Locker

2. Zero Dark Thirty

3. Remember the Titans

4. Friday Night Lights

Elaine Damschen is the President of Mainstream Electric, Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. An Idaho Corporation located in the Spokane Valley.

Elaine has been serving the community in this capacity for over 20 years, and previously had a career as a Middle School Teacher

On Today’s episode, she discusses with Chris, her passion for marketing, being an active member in the community, and what drives her to keep striving for Mainstream to be as impactful as possible

Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!

Elaine's Favorite Books:

The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber

Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza

The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein

Elaine's Favorite Movie:

The Pursuit of Happyness

Steve Heroux is the CEO & Founder of Dallas-based Victory Selling, where he’s committed to changing the way we look at sales and sales leadership. Steve is a Sales Development Expert, Professional Trainer & Keynote Speaker, and a leading authority in providing cutting-edge strategies on selling in today's marketplace. In his 25 years in the industry of professional selling, Steve has trained thousands of salespeople to reach their targets, led multiple high-performing sales teams, he’s risen to the top of his field in multiple industries, and he leaves his audiences and clients changed for the better. In 2021 alone he's spoken to more than 50 Vistage groups and he has 100 Vistage speaking engagements already set for 2022!  Steve is the author of “Sales is NOT a Dirty Word” and his Two Quarters to Greatness system is revolutionizing his clients’ sales organizations. Steve is passionate about teaching how to do sales the “right way."

Steve's Favorite Books

1. Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill

2. Start with Why by Simon Sinek

3. The Catalyst by Jonah Berger

4. Atomic Habits by James Clear

Steve's Favorite Movies

April is the Marketing Manager of Nolan Painting, a residential painting company in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

She has a lively discussion with Chris about her lengthy tenure at Nolan Painting, her experience in making a career shift, and her life as a working Mother

Thanks and enjoy the episode!

April's Favorite Book: Start with Why by Simon Sinek

April's Favorite Movie: When Harry Met Sally

Want to connect with April? Reach her at [email protected]

Molly Nolan is the Marketing and Program Manager for Nolan Consulting Group, a nationwide business coaching and consulting firm.

She joins Chris today to discuss her professional endeavors, how her early experiences shaped her idea of how a healthy organization should operate, and her development in a management position.

Thanks and we hope you enjoy the show!

Molly's Favorite Book:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Molly's Favorite Movie:

Bridesmaids

Today’s Guest is Molly Nolan

Molly is the Marketing and Program Manager for Nolan Consulting Group, a nationwide business coaching and consulting firm.

She joins Chris today to discuss her professional endeavors, how her early experiences shaped her idea of how a healthy organization should operate, and her development in a management position.

Thanks and we hope you enjoy the show!

Molly's Favorite Book:

To Kill a Mockingbird

Molly's Favorite Movie:

Bridesmaids

Bryce Tymrick is a Computer Engineer and Web Developer, as well as the Co-Founder of PaintScout a painting contractor estimation software company based in Calgary, AB.

He joins Chris today to discuss his journey as an entrepreneur, his background that led him to PaintScout, and of course some of his favorite films and books.

Bryce's Book Recommendations:

1. Born to Run by Christopher McDougall

2. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

3. 1984 by George Orwell

Bryce's Favorite Movie

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas