Workplace Warrior‪®‬ Jordan Goldrich

About Kelly Feldkamp: Kelly is the founder of ProVention Plus, which is an on-site injury prevention company that is changing the way companies take care of their manual labor and craft employees. She has a master's degree in exercise and wellness and is the creator of the Move Better Program used by thousands of jobsite athletes over the last 20 years. 
Kelly has a passion for helping jobsite athletes reduce the discomfort that they may believe is an unfortunate but necessary part of their profession. She and her team at ProVention Plus have been blessed to work with those who are most in need of injury prevention care, but are also the least likely to seek it out for themselves.
The evolving conversation around how we care for the job site athlete is a welcome change for Kelly. She's playing an active role in moving the industry toward a place where pain is not just an unfortunate byproduct for the job site athletes, but they also build the world we all enjoy.
 
In this episode, Jordan and Kelly discuss:
Why on-site injury prevention is important 
Addressing and reducing job site injuries 
The state of jobsite injuries 
Preventing injuries through movement 

Key Takeaways
On-site injury prevention services can reduce discomfort and pain for industrial athletes. Providing them with the right support can lead to fewer injuries which would make them even more effective at their work and also increase their loyalty towards the company. 
Dynamic group warm-ups and dedicated one-on-one sessions are more effective than stretch and flex programs in reducing injuries and preventing current injuries from progressing. 
Industrial athletes often continue working despite injuries due to fear of losing their job or ruining the company’s zero-injury record. Soft tissue injuries, which are common and costly in industrial settings can often be prevented through physical therapy and strengthening rather than surgery. 
Moving our bodies in all possible ways is essential in reducing and preventing injuries both on and off the job. 

“If you don't move it, you lose it. So let's move our bodies in all the ways we can move it.” —  Kelly Feldkamp
 
Connect with Kelly Feldkamp:  
Website: https://proventionplus.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylynchfeldkamp/ 

Connect with Jordan: 
For executives wanting a complimentary executive coaching conversation: jordan@jordangoldrich.com 
Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/
 

About Ryan Tansom: Ryan started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the executive VP. He was responsible for the strategic operational and financial strategy of a $21 million company. By the age of 27, he helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategies, which enabled it to be sold for eight figures in 2014 to a local competitor, Ryan took his experience and founded Arkona to create the intentional growth framework which helps owners view and run their company like a financial asset through educational training and fractional CFO services. Ryan's mission is to help entrepreneurs enjoy work, create wealth, and make an impact in order to make the journey worth it. Ryan has personally guided over 400 entrepreneurs, and leaders through the Intentional Growth Academy. He has been involved in dozens of transactions and spoken in front of some of the most prestigious CEO masterminds, like Vistage Worldwide and Entrepreneurs Organization. He also hosts the popular Intentional Growth podcast that has 340 Plus episodes 500,000 downloads and guests like Gino Wickman, Bo Burlingham, Dan Martell, and others. 
 
In this episode, Jordan and Ryan Tansom discuss:
The “hats” entrepreneurs wear: Owner and Leader
Owners and leaders usually have different values and goals for each hat
The critical conflicts balancing income and growth 
“De-risking” cash flow
Growing your value 

Key Takeaways
Conflicts happen when there’s a misalignment of values between the leadership and the ownership of a company. 
Especially when owners and leaders are the same people, they need to define their goals for each hat they wear. Then they need to create alignment between ownership, leader, stakeholder and client goals. 
They must also create a vision that will guide their decision-making and make sure that the organization is always aligned with the overall goal. 
Revenue doesn’t mean much for a company. At some point, there needs to be cash flow to generate enough equity growth. 
Grow value by increasing and “de-risking” cash flow.  
Hire the right team of advisors and coaches to help you get to where you want to be. Surround yourself with people that you trust, love, and respect. 

“There is nothing more “freaking” frustrating than someone who wants to just get up and execute when the owner and ownership group doesn’t know what they want.” —  Ryan Tansom



Connect with Ryan Tansom:  
Website: https://arkona.io  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-tansom-4a440710/ 

Connect with Jordan: 
For executives wanting a complimentary executive coaching conversation: jordan@jordangoldrich.com 
Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

About Stephanie Coradin: She is the Founder of Dembo Inc. She has over 18 years of experience in providing leadership and development training and life coaching to individuals and groups from various industries.  She holds an MBA and a master's degree in mental health counseling. She has a unique combination of knowledge and length of industry experience, which enables her to draw out the underlying factors that may be impacting an organization's growth and provide effective solutions. She's an advocate of employee empowerment, and dynamic leadership. She believes that when employees feel valued by their leaders and trusted with their abilities, they are motivated to perform their best. 
 
In this episode, Jordan and Stephanie Coradin discuss:
The fine line between coaching, consulting, counseling and mentoring 
The stereotypes regarding the different generations in the workplace
The mentality of entitlement across generations
Corporate culture change
 
Key Takeaways
In corporate culture change, start with standard operating procedures to fix the cause versus just curing problems. 
Awareness of one’s own leadership style is essential to building a positive corporate culture. 
Building self-awareness requires a person to be willing to dig deep into the intentions, motivations, and past experiences that drive their decision-making. Once a person becomes aware of their background and tendency, that’s when they can move forward with change. 
A mentality of entitlement and oversensitivity is not entirely unique to the younger generation. There are entitled people in all generations. Somewhere between 13% and 20% of people have personality disorders. You have to assume that regardless of generation, you will see difficult behaviors.
 
 “Treat your team members well. If you treat your team members well, then your bottom bottom line will soar. Because when they're happy, they make everybody else happy.” —  Stephanie Coradin
 
Connect with Stephanie Coradin:  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demboinc/ 
Instagram: @stephanie_zcoradin 
 
Connect with Jordan: 
For executives wanting a complimentary executive coaching conversation: jordan@jordangoldrich.com 
Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

About Susan Power: Susan is the Founder & CEO of PowerUp Leadership, a boutique consulting advisory and leadership coaching firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. PowerUp  Leadership focuses on creating inspiring workplaces  The firm specializes in building leadership capability for Executive Leaders.  Most of her  clients are in the technology industry, professional services, and healthcare

In this episode, Jordan and Susan Power discuss:
How people communicate in both direct and indirect cultures.
Roles coaches play at the highest levels that are usually not discussed
Helping teams work together more effectively 
Aspects of effective leadership

Key Takeaways
Effective leadership requires balancing a polarity: Respect and support on one side. Challenge and accountability on the other.
The top coaches act as a “thought partner” with their executive clients. They provide alternative perceptions and interpretations to help their clients reach decisions. This is not usually included as something that is part of coaching. 
Teams are able to work more effectively if each member is encouraged and willing to communicate their strengths and weaknesses.  
To encourage honesty, ask each team member to voice their level of belief in a decision and then address any doubts or concerns that arise. 
Prioritizing respect and humility is the key to effective leadership. Being merely “nice” isn’t going to help anybody in the long run. 

“To be an entrepreneur, you have to be very intentional, that continue to surround yourself with top talent and smart people and smart clients.” —  Susan Power



Connect with Susan Power:  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powerupleadership/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/powerupleaders/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PowerUpLeader/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerupleadership/ 
 

Connect with Jordan: 
For executives wanting a complimentary executive coaching conversation: jordan@jordangoldrich.com 
Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

About Randi Roberts: Randi is the president of Randi Roberts Coaching LLC., and founder of the Fulfilling Career, Happy Life Community. Randi is an executive coach and a career life coach, and she helps accomplished professionals love their work and achieve their career goals. She has seen too many people develop solid career plans, put in tremendous effort over many years at significant sacrifice, and then achieve their goal only to find that it may not be as satisfying as they hoped. 
The work her clients do with Randi allows them to explore new possibilities, assess their framework against who they are and want to be, and find what truly fits. 
Randi has an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and is a professional certified coach. Before becoming a career life coach, Randi had a successful 30-plus-year career as a pharmaceutical executive working for both large companies and a small startup. She also founded two of her own businesses.
 
In this episode, Jordan and Randi discuss:
What is important in planning a career change
Look at your life as a business challenge
Balancing psychological safety and managing performance
Visualizing the best career experience 
Trust your gut and get some help 

Key Takeaways
You need to put in some work in your inner being before you change careers. Figure out what the issue is first and get to the bottom of it before you decide to shift so that you can get it resolved before moving out. 
It’s better to align your career goals with your personal values and happiness rather than just following a structured career planning process. If you do need to take on a role that you are uncomfortable with, then make sure that you’re making the decision for yourself rather than doing it just because somebody told you so. 
Visualize what would be the ideal situation for you. Put yourself a year ahead where you are happy and fulfilled. What does your work look like? How much are you earning in that ideal situation? How many hours of work are you putting in? Once you’ve figured that out, look at the gap between that and where you are now. 
Trust your gut and get some help. Your skills, your abilities, and your instincts are what have gotten you to the point that you're at.  The possibility of coming up with the answer is much greater if you have somebody else's brain and insights into it, rather than just trying and taking it on yourself.

“Being opportunistic is great but I think it's worth, taking a beat, taking a deep breath, and making sure you're going after the right thing for the right reasons. Money is very attractive in the short term. But it's not enough for most people to sustain your fulfillment over the long term.” —  Randi Roberts
 
Connect with Randi Roberts:  
Website: https://www.corlinroberts.net/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randi-roberts-28a8768/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fulfillingcareerhappylife/ 

Connect with Jordan: 
For executives wanting a complimentary executive coaching conversation: jordan@jordangoldrich.com 
Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

About Eric Chriss: As the CUSTOMatrix Founder and CEO, Eric Chriss’ dynamic, direct and innovative leadership guides their Executive Services Division. A nationally recognized trailblazer in the executive leadership and management field, Eric pioneered the CFO practice model – a model that has taken on national scope and is recognized as a best practice within the financial leadership arena. Deeply committed to understanding the root of client needs and dilemmas, Eric’s down-to-earth and upfront style blends with a successful track record in executive management. In building CUSTOMatrix from the ground up, he’s developed numerous programs for the firm in addition to generating business development strategies with banks, private equity groups, and venture capital. Eric also focuses on partner recruitment, international business development and media campaigns to build engagement with and awareness of the firm’s brand.
 
In this episode, Jordan and Eric discuss:
Managing Succession Risk 
An Executive Roundtable
Using whole life insurance in a manner like stock options

Key Takeaways
Using insurance mechanisms can help business owners address key employee risk and succession planning challenges. It creates a unique incentive that protects the organization while also creating resources for the key employee who’s next in line to purchase the business. 
An Executive Roundtable is an approach to evaluate the true efficacy of a CFO consulting engagement.
Create space in your organization to allow the CEO and their team to discuss issues with bare honesty. Being accountable to each other will hurt, but when things get difficult or painful it is usually a sign that you are going in the right direction. 

“It hurts to be accountable. And if it hurts, then you're probably - not always - but you're probably doing the right thing, or at least headed in the right direction.” —  Eric Chriss
 
 
Connect with Eric Chriss:  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericchriss/ 
Website: www.customatrix.com 
Email: echriss@customatrix.com 
 
Connect with Jordan: 
For executives wanting a complimentary executive coaching conversation: jordan@jordangoldrich.com 
Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/