Jennifer Fondrevay is the Founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Day1 Ready™, a consultancy that advises forward thinking business leaders, owners and C-Suite executives on the people challenges of business transitions, particularly Mergers & Acquisitions. We discuss: The people challenges of Mergers & Acquisitions [03:29] A premortem: getting all senior leaders on the same page…

Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia.  We discuss: The feeling of being stuck without knowing how to get to the next level [01:58] Building lots…

Sam Gupta has been an ERP thought leader in the digital transformation space for nearly two decades, with the primary focus on financial systems and ERP.  We discuss: The pros and cons of getting your first job before the age of five [02:05] An exploration of new shiny things away from the family business [04:30]…

Raj, from Series A Photography, is a personal branding photographer in NYC, helping entrepreneurs tell their beautiful, multifaceted stories on camera.  We discuss: A journey from a data scientist employee to a photography entrepreneur [02:12] The different types of identity reinvention [08:53] What worked for them might not work out for you [13:46] The difference…

Andrea is the founder of CTP Solutions, LLC where she helps companies put their ideas into action by creating solutions to their process and training gaps.  We discuss: Not a matter of “if” but a matter of “when” [02:01] The moment when you’re going to sink or swim [04:13] The things you can do as…

Jamy Bechler is the host of the “Success is a Choice” podcast and author of three books, including “The Bus Trip”. He spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and high school AD. Jamy now works with high-level corporations and sports teams helping them maximize their potential in the area of leadership, culture, and…

As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances.  We discuss: The courage to leave a steady paycheck for fulfillment [03:26] Why companies don’t hire coaches to bring the best out of their employees [06:22] One of…

Stephanie is the founder of The Verse Media. She was formerly a General Partner of growth equity firm, ABS Capital Partners, and is the wife of former Secretary of Defense, Ash Carter.  We discuss: The icing on the cake [02:20] A job that really comes along once in a lifetime [04:17] What never gets talked…

Mike Smith founded Huddle Advisory, a human capital consulting firm, after 25 years as a sports and entertainment executive at the NFL, NBC, and Deloitte.  We discuss: The value of a great boss at the early stage of one’s career [02:22] All the little things that people do in order to create big success at…

Scott Mason is professional speaker and Principal of Scott Mason, LLC, which provides small business consulting services.   We discuss: An ongoing search to find the circle outside the box [01:38] The [martial] arts of a side hustle [05:10] What made Scott leave traditional employment twice [06:20] A gigantic river taking you beyond who and what…

Brenda Meller is a self-proclaimed “ambassador” of LinkedIn, national speaker, and the Chief Engagement Officer at Meller Marketing (www.mellermarketing.com), which provides marketing and social media support for individuals and businesses, specializing in LinkedIn. She has been leveraging social media to propel her personal and professional efforts for over ten years, and now blends this experience…

Robert Grabel is the President of Nonprofit Now! Consulting and Coaching which supports nonprofits and their leaders in maximizing their impact.  We discuss: Being an entrepreneur doesn’t mean you have to be on your own [01:36] The moment to start consulting [04:18] The two opposites on the spectrum: consulting vs. coaching [05:18] Why people get…

Theresa Campbell is the founder and CEO of Her Life, Her Legacy, a leadership development organization dedicated to the power of deep listening. As a leadership coach, author, and life-long learner, she helps you find and listen to what matters, most. We discuss: The only way to figure it out is to try it [01:39]…

Amy Rasdal traded her corporate job for consulting 15 years ago and makes more money than most executives. She works and plays every day. Amy founded Billable at the Beach® to liberate 6-figure earners by helping them build 6-figure consulting businesses. Amy is passionate about helping others find the freedom and flexibility to live the…

Camille Nisich is a profitability and business growth advisor. We discuss: Manifesting your business goals on a vision board [01:56] One light switches off but another switches on [06:42] Burning the candle at both ends [09:37] The time when an operator should pivot to a consultant [11:40] The one-million to eight-million range client [14:54] A profitability…

Tom is the founder and CEO of REP. He protects and preserves clients’ assets and reputation through managing their digital risk.  We discuss: The writing is always on the wall [02:05]  If you have a breach, it’s a reputational issue [04:50] Star Wars: the intersection of IT and PR [08:17] Awareness as a solid foundation…

Elizabeth Lamont is a strategic consultant for early-stage, founder-led beauty brands. After a professional career in Toronto, Hong Kong and New York, her job was eliminated in March 2019.   We discuss: Adjust reaction, behave accordingly [01:27] Framing stories and reactions to the end of a working relationship [04:19] The best thing that could ever…

Kerrian Fournier, CEO of Vybrante Ventures, has 25+ years of experience on Wall Street, Strategy/Risk Consulting and Technology firms.   We discuss: The big title, the big office, the big compensation, and the big ego [02:07] When it’s meant to disrupt yourself [04:50] Definitely not a long walk in the park [12:16] What you don’t…

Jem has lived a very colorful life. From barefoot backpacker to corporate leader. Actor, singer/songwriter, tattooist, fire dancer, volunteer, teacher, travel consultant and now executive coach, speaker and facilitator of retreats in the Himalaya and jungles of Bali. Jem became ‘suddenly unemployed’ in 2013 and commenced his solopreneur journey.  We discuss: Pondering on the future…

Deb Zahn is a practicing healthcare independent consultant and the CEO of the Craft of Consulting.    We discuss: When an unrealized entrepreneurial spirit meets financial insecurity [1:43] The path of a consultant to becoming a guru for other consultants [5:26] The power of podcasts for getting known [8:17] How to determine and communicate your…

Erin Halper is the founder and CEO of The Upside, a collective that helps consultants advance their business and thrive.   We discuss: The best of working full time or not working at all [02:50] The “top” companies for women to work for [05:05] A mindset shift from a place of power and worth [08:36]…

Mark Butler is the founder of the accounting startup Let’s Do the Books, as well as the bookkeeper, CFO and confidante to top online entrepreneurs like Brooke Castillo and Stacey Boehman. Before working in finance, Mark co-founded three online businesses that brought in close to $2 million in total revenue.   We discuss:  You need a budget [1:47] …

Kevin Perlmutter is a Brand and Customer Relationship Strategist. He is Chief Strategist and Founder of Limbic Brand Evolution, where he helps CMO’s, Brand and Business Leaders strengthen customer relationships through the lens of emotion. He applies behavioral science to turn emotional insights into a competitive advantage.   We discuss:  Why experiences are more important than advertisement [1:23]  Going…

Susan Drumm is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience leading teams and senior executives to achieve their potential.    We discuss:  The surprising benefits of nonlinear transitions [1:47]  How to get your fire back and create exciting opportunities for yourself [5:59]  What business leaders can learn from great actors [10:16]  Drawing from multiple disciplines…