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What’s it like to be a woman who is ‘selling in a skirt’?  It’s probably not what you’re thinking at all!  Our guest in this episode is Judy Hoberman, an award-winning international speaker, trainer and leading authority on women in leadership. She’s also the author of four books, including the bestseller, Selling In A Skirt, and has the goal to help one woman a day by following an important philosophy… "Women Want To Be Treated Equally...Not Identically”®.  Learn the compelling story behind her signature book and business.
 
Episode Highlights:  
00:45 Meet Judy Hoberman: Award-Winning Speaker and Author
03:12 Overcoming Challenges and Defying Expectations
05:50 The Power of Words and Self-Belief
12:11 The Importance of Recognizing Women's Roles
15:55 The Origin of 'Selling in a Skirt'
18:17 Judy's Coaching Journey and Writing a Book
28:11 How to Connect with Judy Hoberman

“Exceptionally accomplished women are positioned to lead, but set up to fail.” (Dr. Alessandra Wall). Based on this realization, Alessandra founded Noteworthy, an executive coaching business designed to elevate women leaders in STEM and finance to grow and thrive in leadership positions. They also train companies that understand the incredible benefit of retaining, rewarding, and attracting women in senior leadership. Learn about Alessandra’s story and how she ended up in this game-changing space. 
Episode Highlights:  
00:38 Dr. Alessandra Wall's Career Journey
04:25 Transition to Executive Coaching
06:53 Empowering Women Leaders
09:01 Challenges in Male-Dominated Industries
11:35 Value Articulation for Women
24:40 Personal Insights
27:19 How to Connect with Dr. Alessandra Wall

If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur, you’ve no doubt dealt with a bank for the start or growth of your business.  Everyone interacts with banks, but most underestimate the importance of that relationship. Our guest in this episode is Brian Pillmore, the founder & CEO of Visbanking, an innovative platform designed to transform banking intelligence. Today, we’ll learn the story behind Brian, why he focuses on strategies for a new era of banking…and how that can help you in your quest to access funds driven by intelligent actions.
 
01:44 Brian Pillmore: From Engineer to Banking Innovator
06:06 The Birth of Visbanking
10:20 Navigating the Banking Landscape
11:46 The Importance of Banking Relationships
24:04 Advice for Small Business Owners
31:42 How to Connect with Brian Pillmore

How do you impact true change as a business owner, entrepreneur, and leader? Our guest in this episode believes it begins with empowering individuals to reach their full potential.  Dr. DeAngelo Richardson is an award winning international speaker and life coach who has become a beacon of inspiration for audiences worldwide.  With dynamic keynote presentations that not only captivate minds, he also ignites the spark of motivation within each person, driving them toward their goals.  Learn the motivation behind the man, and more about his extraordinary journey.
 
01:23 The Journey to Boldness
01:44 Unveiling the Star Within
02:27 The Power of Self-Identity
05:25 Childhood and Transformation
17:07 Leadership Lessons from Children
18:12 How to Connect with Dr. DeAngelo Richardson

Many of us in the entrepreneurial world are parents…and today’s episode is speaking specifically to Dads.  Our guest in this episode is David Ask, whose upcoming book, The Guardians of Grit, shares a father’s strategy to produce uncrushable children.  In today’s complex, social media driven world, many children, especially teens, are suffering from anxiety or depression.  David is here to share a community and solution that he hopes will change the dynamic between Dads and their children.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
01:53 Meet David Ask: Musician and Entrepreneur
04:32 Creating Uncrushable Children
05:56 Guardians of Grit: A Father's Mission
14:32 Understanding Identity and Authenticity
21:34 Lessons from My Kids
25:48 Challenges Dads Face Today
30:13 The Importance of Core Values
33:13 How to Connect with David Ask

This episode marks the first time we’ve asked a guest back to our show within weeks of their first appearance.  We were enthralled by Viren Mayani and his story about growing up in India, watching Hollywood movies, and pursuing his dream of moving to the United States.  In his last appearance, he shared some unforgettable experiences with The Dalai Lama, Coretta Scott King, Michelle Obama, and several Nobel Laureates, to name just a few. Now, we have a different set of questions for this Servant leader, allowing us to go deeper into his journey of faith and fortitude.
 
00:00 The Essence of Necessity and Moving Forward
01:53 Viren Mayani's Journey to the United States
08:09 Cultural Adjustments and Discoveries in the U.S.
13:59 The Power of Servant Leadership and Family Influence
26:54 The Value of Time and Giving Back
36:29 How to Connect with Viren Mayani