The Rethink Leadership Podcast Jeremy Blain

Guest: Jevon Wooden   
Certified Coach, Business Consultant, Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, and Army Veteran
 
Jevon Wooden is a certified coach, business consultant, speaker, podcast host, author, and Army Veteran, driven by a passion for leadership, growth strategy, and aiding motivated leaders and businesses in reaching their objectives. His academic journey includes a master's degree in cybersecurity from Fordham University and an MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.
   
As a recipient of the Bronze Star for his courageous actions during a bombing attack at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, Jevon's leadership extends beyond conventional boundaries. His innovative business growth and personal development ideas have gained recognition in leading publications such as Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Foundr, Forbes, and Verizon.
  
Charity: This episode is in aid of ‘The Center For Youth’ | https://www.centerforyouth.net/;  a charity supporting young people in the US in realizing their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice. We have made a donation as a thank you to Jevon for joining us

Guest: Mette Johansson
Author, Keynote Speaker, and Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur

Mette Johansson worked in leadership roles for multinational corporations over 15 years before founding MetaMind, a training consultancy providing learning programmes in the people side of leadership skills.

Mette is the author of two Amazon bestsellers; "How to Make Yourself Promotable: 7 skills to help you climb the career ladder", as well as the co-author and ideator of “Unleash Your Voice, Powerful Public Speaking for Every Woman”
Her new Book: ‘Narratives – The stories that hold women back at work’ is out now and available through bookshops everywhere.

Mette is the Founder and relentless driver and Chair for KeyNote Women Speakers.

Charity: This podcast is in aid of KeyNote Women Speakers, a non-profit directory of female speakers on a mission to bring diversity to speaking stages around the world.  We have made a donation as a thank you to Mette for joining us. 

Guest: Julian Reeve
Founder & CEO of Perfect Equilibrium™ Inc.

Critically acclaimed for his work on the Broadway smash-hit musical Hamilton, Julian is a Keynote Speaker and Burnout Specialist committed to disrupting society’s attitude to work and achievement.

He graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England, before embarking on a highly successful career as a musician and entrepreneur, performing to millions around the world while founding four thriving businesses in the creative sector.

Julian’s commitment to his work lead to a stress-induced heart attack when he was just 43 years old. This event inspired extensive research into the current trends for achievement and the exploration of alternatives, with his findings providing the foundations for his TEDx Talk on Perfectionism and a children’s book on the same subject.

His work has been featured in numerous leading publications, and he regularly appears on top 200 podcasts and other media outlets.

Charity: We have made a donation to https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ as a thank you to Julian for joining us; and proudly make this episode in aid of this incredible organization. 

Guest: Donna Serdula
Founder and President of Vision Board Media
Donna Serdula is the founder and president of Vision Board Media, a professional branding company that helps leaders and companies tell their unique stories on LinkedIn and beyond. Bringing dynamic brand storytelling to those who need it and empowering people to dream big – that’s her passion as much as her expertise.
Donna has authored two editions of LinkedIn Profile Optimization FOR DUMMIES and has been featured on Forbes, Business Insider, Time’s Money Section, Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch, LA Times, NBC, SiriusXM Radio’s The Focus Group, and many other news outlets.
Charity: This episode is in aid of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without borders) https://www.msf.org/ who are supporting those who need it the most in areas struck by famine, war and displacement. We are proud to have made a donation to this magnificent organisation as a thank you to Donna for joining us.

Guest: Jim Murphy
Agile Leadership Guru, Military Veteran, Entrepreneur and Renowned Author

Jim (Murph) Murphy is the founder and Chairman of Afterburner Inc., a prominent management consulting and leadership training firm consisting of over 80 accomplished military professionals, both current and former.

Having served as an F 15 Fighter pilot and Instructor in the U.S. Air Force, he established Afterburner in 1996, and is now the author of seven insightful books covering a spectrum of topics, from leadership and management development to veteran career transition.

He stands as a globally acknowledged thought leader in agile continuous improvement, a pivotal aspect of Afterburner's acclaimed Flawless Execution methodology to foster results, bridge execution gaps, and expedite their individual, team, and organizational performance.

Afterburner's excellence has been lauded with six Inc. Magazine's fastest growing company awards, and inclusion in Forbes Magazine's Small Giants List. They've engaged with 85% of the U.S. Fortune 50 and numerous Global 1000 corporations spanning 24 countries.

This episode is in aid of https://www.check6.org to which we have made a donation as a thank you to John for joining. This fabulous foundation has assisted hundreds of veterans in need to pay their bills, get medical attention, find jobs and so much more. They also continue to provide an unforgettable experience to children battling serious illnesses.  

Cordell Carter, Esq.
Diversity Leader

Cordell has helped 10K+ worldwide professionals, executives, and investors through his leadership at the Aspen Institute in areas such as the Socrates Program, Project on Belonging, and Festival of the Diaspora.

These international programs offer educational forums and opportunities for leaders to learn from each other, create important partnerships, and equip themselves to promote diverse, equitable opportunities and belonging for everyone.

Cordell has achieved $6M+ in philanthropic and private support since 2016 and has held leadership roles with the TechTown Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, among others. In June 2021, President Joe Biden appointed him as Commissioner to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships.

Cordell has a large following on Instagram, where he shares posts about democracy, diversity, equity, entrepreneurship, and technology for the greater good.

Charity: We have made a donation to the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED) as a thank you to Cordell for joining us. Find out more about how this wonderful organization of professionals leads, directs and manages affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity programs. https://www.aaaed.org/.