312: Lessons on Life, Career and Success
Originally Published May 30,2022. Join Dr. Allen Lycka as he delves into the creation of the inspiring book "Grad to Grown-Up" with its co-authors, Gene Rice and his daughter, Courtney Bejgrowicz. Gene, a seasoned executive recruiter, shares how his life lessons for college interns evolved into 68 tips covering career, personal finance, health, and relationships. Courtney adds a fresh perspective, making the advice relatable to younger audiences. Together, they discuss the importance of finding purpose, personal fulfillment, and how this book can help readers navigate both professional and personal success. This episode highlights the power of generational wisdom and collaboration. Gene Rice & Courtney Bejgrowicz: Gene Rice, Chairman and Co-Founder of Rice Cohen International, is a renowned executive recruiter with nearly 30 years of experience. Recognized as one of the top Executive Search professionals globally, Gene has completed over 1,000 retained searches, including 211 C-suite placements and 300 in Management Consulting and EdTech. Recruiter.com named him one of the “100 Most Influential People in the History of Executive Recruiting.” Gene also co-founded Rice Cohen Training & Consulting, the largest training firm for executive recruiters. Their “25 Common Traits of the Big Billers” series has been adopted by over 2,300 companies worldwide. Passionate about his industry, Gene serves as an Executive Coach to CEOs of search firms. Beyond business, Gene is deeply committed to community service. After years of involvement with the Make-a-Wish Foundation, he and his wife Michele founded the Plant A Seed, Inspire A Dream Foundation, a non-profit providing scholarships to financially challenged youth. Since 2008, the foundation has awarded over 700 scholarships and has been featured in People Magazine. As Chairman of Rice Cohen International, Gene focuses on strategy, innovation, and international expansion. Courtney Bejgrowicz is a high school English teacher who uses her passion for literature and desire to inspire others to inform her work. She enjoys mentoring teachers and helping her students find their inner voices. In her first book, Grad to Grown-Up, Bejgrowicz teams up with her father Gene Rice, entrepreneur and top executive recruiter, to offer advice for young adults to excel in their personal and professional lives. Bejgrowicz looks forward to writing more books to help people live fulfilling lives. Social Media: Website: https://www.gradtogrownup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradtogrownupbook/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Grad-to-Grown-Up/100071156958203/ Gene Rice Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grice113/ Thanks for listening to the show! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation, please email me at allen@drallenlycka.com or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka. We would love to have you join us there, and welcome your messages. We check our Messenger often. This show is built on “The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life.” Get your copy by visiting: https://secretsbook.now.site/home We are building a community of like-minded people in the personal development/self-help/professional development industries, and are always looking for wonderful guests for our show. If you have any recommendations, please email us! Dr. Allen Lycka’s Social Media Links Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_allen_lycka/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drallenlycka LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlycka YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/drallenlycka Subscribe to the show. We would be honored to have you subscribe to the show - you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device
