Valerie Trapunsky, former A-List personal assistant, and current CEO of ChatterBoss explains the benefits of her online executive assistant service. Valerie and her associates of ChatterBoss are matched to busy executives who seek to improve their efficiency, freeing the high-performing business leader of mundane tasks and maximizing their time to focus on those things that only they can do well.  ChatterBoss allows the executive to be more intentional in action and thought.  ChatterBoss

Thought Partner - ChatterBoss

Glenn Gardone, President of Chocolette Distribution shares his views on establishing a company culture in support of Red Chocolate, the "world's premier, no sugar added chocolate." His advice to leaders and managers to keep punching through the mud is timely and valuable, providing motivation to bake your ideas to life. 

Smart Indulgence

Katie McLaughlin explains the use of theater based improv as a technique to address and work through conflict in the work place.  An experienced business professional with an extensive theater background, Katie helps organizations find their authentic self. 

Improv through Conflict

Koen Geron, CEO of Hovalo describes his online service that provides dating support and coaching to busy business professionals. His focus is to create quality dates without wasting valuable time.  Koen's advice - develop interest (I), entertain (E), and attract (A).   https://hovalo.com/

Outsourced Dating

Bob Hunter, CEO of Oxford Pierpont shares the "steps to legitimacy" in regards to financing a new startup. Mr. Hunter explains the critical importance of knowing where you need to go and how proper capitalization makes that journey possible.  mybusinesscredit.com https://oxfordpierpont.com/consultation/  

Know what success looks like

Beth Thorp speaks to "turning pain into purpose." After the tragic loss of their 18-year old son Mitchell, Beth and her husband Brad established the Mitchell Thorp Foundation to help families struggling through loss and sorrow. Beth explains how her personal heartbreak led to her book, A New Creation, which offers hope and illustrates the ripple effect of one life.  Mitchell Thorp Foundation

Eternal Significance

Nicholas Gualtieri, a student at Nichols College, provides a blockchain primer explaining concepts like digital coin mining, NFTs, and the subjectivity of the Bored Ape Yacht Club.  His insights are must listening for those mystified by the future of robot process automation. Note: at the time of our interview, the price of Bitcoin was $20.6K

Mining Bored Apes

Military Fellows from the Security Studies Program of M.I.T. share their views on leadership or, as they state, "what right looks like." Their philosophy of leadership, grounded in dignity and respect offers lessons for all.  Note: the views of these military officers do not represent the views of their branch of service nor the opinions of the Dept of Defense. 

Bias for Action

Dr. Greg Susla, retired pharmacist with more than 45 years of experience in the profession shares a unique perspective on the meaning and impact of "NO." Organizational effectiveness and team morale suffers and employee attrition increases.  Dr. Susla's career includes service as the ICU pharmacist at the National Institue of Health in Bethesda, MD and volunteer work as the National Naval Medical Center. 

The Meaning of No

Brandon Leibowitz, founder of SEO Optimizers shares the secrets to Search Engine Optimization. He explains the importance of page content and the critical role of backlinks. In the process we gain insight into how webiste clicks are translated into sales and profit.  SEO Optimizers

Ethical SEO

Diane Strand shares how her video production company, JDS studios "helps one person everyday" as her company teaches and promotes aspiring actors, media-technicians and entrepreneurs.  From the Greenstreet Restaurant in Pasadena, CA., to stories of General Hospital and Last Man Standing, Strand instructs, inspires and entertains with her business tips - (1) Lead with the hook (2) Ask the right question (3) Catch your audience off guard

The H.O.P.E. of JDS Studios

Phil Fraser, a Business Sounding Board, explains the ups and downs of startups. From his successful sale of an online Bingo website to consulting stressed entrepreneurs, Phil provides direct and honest advice, reminding us it "doesn't need to be lonely at the top." 

Lonely at the Top?

Danna Olivo, a business growth specialist explains the impact of focused education and strategic collaboration to the micro-business owner. See it. Prove it. Build it. Fund it. Grow it.  

MarketAtomy Academy

Kristin Burke, a success coach, helps others maximize their potential and achieve their definitions of success. Most passionate about empowering women, in this podcast she explains her belief in progress over perfection and living life by design rather than default.

Consistency, Clarity, Courage

Dr. Troy Hall, author, speaker, and talent retention expert, shares the importance of Cohension Culture and how it impacts group and personal performance. Belonging, value and shared commitment are explored as critical components of business and life success.  Dr. Hall also discusses his recent audiobook publication - Fanny Rules: A Mother's Leadership Lessons that Never Grow Old.

We Speak Our Existence

Anthony Barnardo, scholar, patriot, and former sailor, United States Navy is our guest. Tony served aboard the USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, from 2008 to 2011 as part of the crew, a "special duty billet." His rank at the time was Aviation Electrician Mate 2nd Class Petty Officer. AE2 Barnardo shares what it meant to be a sailor on America's Ship of State.    Julian Carmichael's Screenager as musical intro and background.

Old Ironsides - USS Constitution

Sherri McManus and Lou Everett of the Lou Everett Group provide insights on leadership and the value of an intentional mindset. Learn, Experience, Apply, Develop, Evaluate and Repeat - the concepts behind the acronym of L.E.A.D.E.R.S.

Lou Everett Group

Jordan Skopp, advocate for foul ball victims, describes the unique situation of injuries at America's pastime - baseball games. An average of 20,000 foul balls fly around the ballparks of MLB with 2 to 3 times that number at the minor league parks. Jordan provides ideas on what to do about this risk to the fans. The first step is to have an honest discussion about the issue. 

Ephinany of Outrage

Rockwell Valentine, recent graduate of The Woodstock Academy in Woodstock, CT shares his passion for music and explains his views on talent, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, and the genres of jazz. From the proper use of duct tape to salvage a janky horn to the harm of "labels" Rockwell educates as he entertains.   

The Hard Work of Talent

Peter Christian, author, speaker, business consultant, shares his expertise and organizational effectiveness tips developed from more than 25 years of business experience. From crayons to the C-Suite, Pete has seen it all and has been part of exceptional corporate growth.

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