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Mary Belden-McGrath interviews Amber Johnson, owner of Facial Lounge about how Amber moved through challenge and still grew her business over 100% 4 years in a row.

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Matt Plughoff: “I recorded this conversation last week after a couple of days of feeling really low.  Eric brought perspective and insights that were spot on.  Leadership, management, motivation, overcoming fear, and focusing on the things that actually matter.  The introduction is completely off script but it’s where my headspace was at the time.  Take care of yourself and your tribe.  Be safe.”

Rob Thomasson is an empathetic, results-driven leader, who has been in the HVAC industry for 30+ years. Get ready to be inspired as he shares his perspective on what it takes to lead in times of transition and why human connection, learning, and growth are so important.

Kimberly gives us insight on how to make a difference with our children, our neighbors, and the community in this challenging time.

David Roditi , Head Coach Men’s Tennis Texas Christian University (TCU) talks about mindset, having a “so what now what” mentality, how to get unstuck and become the person you want to be in the process.

Matthew Sallee, VP of Sales for Motili. Making a difference, creating a movement within his community and organization, and inspiring HOPE.

“Are the people in your life getting the best of you or the rest of you?” Brad Davidson, is the author of The Stark Naked 21-Day Metabolic Reset and CEO of Eat Sleep Recover. He shares how to optimize your health, take back your life, and gain energy so that the people who you love the most get the BEST of you.

Edward Powers Lt. Col. (Ret.) U.S. Marine Corps., has a unique perspective in leading teams, building trust, and being so committed to the vision.  What he’s experienced in war and peace and the lessons he’s learned has an application for us all.

What a powerful conversation about character, integrity, and what it is that you would die for/live for/ be embarrassed.

Dylan Rucker, the owner of DS Heating & Air, talks what he’s done to shift, pivot and change.  He shares some of the tools he learned that have created powerful results and outcomes in his business, and why it’s important to always be training, learning, and improving.

Tony Everett, Founder & Chief Playmaker of Pure Game, a nonprofit that uses soccer to engage at-risk in the inner-city areas of Orange County.  He shares how to get the best out of your kids and gives a great perspective on youth development.

Adam Lynds, owner of RX Comfort Heating & Air in Grandville, MI shares about the power of human connection and what he’s doing to create it.  Whether it’s at home, in business, within teams, or in the community,  connection is the key to results.

Tiffany Shimek, SVP of People and Culture for JustFoodForDogs, shares what Pivotal Leadership means.  Are you ready to change the cycle, adapt, and build higher levels of trust and respect at work and in your home?

Angie Ravaioli-Larkin, Head Coach of Women’s Golf and second-most tenured coach at Texas Christian University.  She shares about the importance of focusing on the process instead of the goal and how it can either set you up for success or failure.

Paul Kuiper, Chief Operations Officer at RX Comfort Heating & Air, talks about  what it means to embrace the struggle and push past the imposter syndrome.  So often the failures we experience, the fear of not being good enough, the self-talk of “what if they find out about me” creates an imposter syndrome.  Paul addresses those thought head on.

Bridgette Austin, retired U.S. Navy Combat Veteran and CEO of B. Austin Consulting, shares about authenticity and balance in our new normal.  Whether it’s transitioning out of the military, re-integrating back into life during a pandemic, having our voices heard to affect change within the BLM or the LGBTQ communities, or whatever change you’re facing, this topic is extremely relevant.

Frank Harrison is a legend and pillar in his community.  HVAC owner for 48 years (owned three different companies) and recently retired from General Air Conditioning & Plumbing, managed the USA Water Ski Elite Team for 27 years, and current President of Desert Cancer Foundation.

He lives the motto “Givers Gain” and is passionate about the power of giving back and helping others.  Frank shares the lessons, trials, hardships, decisions, and impact from stepping up and helping others.

Dean Raasch is a Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, and Author.  He is one of the world’s longest surviving bone marrow transplant patients and survivor of sexual assault.  He talks about what it means to have an undying drive for life.

When life knocks you down and you’re in the forest many days and can’t see past the trees, remember you have something to fight for… YOU.

Deb Bostwick, President of Relic Signs and Marketing Specialist, is passionate about helping small businesses succeed.   She is a champion of change, loves helping individuals and businesses get their wings, and a huge connector.   She shares about the power of pivot and what it really means when Life says, “Pivot”!

Kirill Kniazev is the  Marketing Director of Motili.  He was born in Moscow, Russia and both of his parents were scientists.

Kirill is passionate about learning and understanding all aspects of life. His motto is “Adapt Creatively” and shares about what it truly means to know your audience.  Whether you are pitching a product, coaching your team, or presenting in front of an executive team or group of investors – understanding your audience is a critical skill that needs to be in every leader’s arsenal.

Linley Krahel is the Director of International Operations at Raising a Voice. Last year, at 28 years old, Linley and her husband left everything to work for a startup nonprofit fighting human trafficking both domestically and globally in Knoxville, TN.

She shares about what it means to say YES to a dream that is so big that you have no idea what, why, or how it will every happen.  “When Your Dream is So Big: Taking the leap requires faith, risk and sacrifice”.

Dontae Scott, is the President of Las Vegas Homes, Inc., CEO of Housing Assistance Corp.,  youngest member of the Community Development Advisory Committee and a coach and mentor to the youth on the importance of math as a subject of study.

At 15 years old, Dontae was certified as an adult and sentenced to serve 10 years in prison.   He broke the mold of what the “system” said he’d be and today is changing his community by providing jobs and housing to the less fortunate.

He shares one of the most powerful talks about how our adversity is truly our advantage and to give ourselves permission to be great!

Chris Rowe, Co-founder/owner of CARMA, a general contractor in Las Vegas, talks about the breakthrough moments in life and what creates them.

As a leader in the construction industry, Chris believes in the power of soft skills training and giving others the tools to learn, grow, and develop so they are empowered to have their breakthrough moments.

Sydnee Floyd, 16 year old founder of the nonprofit Jumbled Dreams Changing Lives.  Since the age of four, Sydnee has helped others.  Although limited by what she can do, she didn’t let her age squash her helping spirit. When she turned 13, she decided to make her desire to help others a lifetime goal. She believes that we all have different dreams of helping others and if we can put all  of our dreams together, we can change the world.

Sydnee’s wisdom, outlook on life, and the ability to pivot, adjust, and figure out “what actions are possible” will inspire you like none other.  She is our future!

Lindsay was the first female K-9 handler for Oceanside Police Department and after 10 years on the force, she left to pursue a career in health and fitness.

Lindsay’s topic: “Proving Myself to Others Led Me to the Bottom and Finding My Worth Helped Me Find Joy.”

She is dynamic, powerful, and passionate about incorporating all aspects of health and wellness… starting from the inside out.

Tanner and Riley Smith are brothers and incredible leaders.
Both played tennis at the highest level at USC and beyond while being coached by their father.

They know what a “team” truly is and what it takes to build one like none other.

They share about “The Role of Selfishness in a Team Environment; Having Your Own Identity While Being Part of a Team.”

Kate McArthur, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach for CSU Bakersfield dives into self-worth is the root of all that you do. “Love Yourself: You are Enough.”

Kate has been a collegiate soccer coach for 12 years at all levels and has worked with hundreds of young women and youth. She is passionate about helping people understand that they are enough just the way they are.

Sophia Rose Alexander she shares about “The Power of a Mentor”. Sophia has a passion for helping others and is one of the most respected business community connectors and mentors in the Greater Irvine Chamber.

Sophia lives a life of volunteering, helping others, and mentoring. She gives selflessly to individuals, non-profits, and other charitable organizations so that it brings awareness to their brand and/or cause.

The Power of a Mentor can bring light to the darkness, give hope for the hopeless, inspire dreams, instill courage, and create change.

Rusty Cochran, the owner of We Care Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Solar dives into “The Power of an Aligned Culture.”

We Care grew from 2 employees (operating in Rusty’s living room) to over 200 employees operating out of a 30,000-foot office and warehouse facility in Murrieta, CA., and with tremendous growth, there are many ups and downs.

Rusty shares the lessons he’s learned in what it takes to build the right culture. Revenue doesn’t equal profit. When the wheels fall off, it all comes down to the culture.

Jason Lindstrom talks about “Overcoming the Art of Justification.”  Jason has received various awards and recognitions for his ability to grow companies, increase productivity, and develop a business culture.

His specialties are: Leadership Development, Client Retention, Increasing Productivity and Profitability, and Real Estate Sales, Consulting, and Investing.

Jason will inspire you, challenge you, and fire you up!

Dr. Ralph Kilmann, Founder of Kilmann Diagnostics and co-creator of the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI Conflict Assessment Tool), talks about “How to Resolve Wicked Conflicts in Our Increasingly Turbulent Times.”

Ralph Kilmann is one of the most respected thought leaders when it comes to conflict management, change management, critical thinking, team management, and quantum transformation.

Learn from the best!

Mike Whitehead, former professional mixed martial artist, talks about “Leaving it All on the Mat; Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn.”

Mike shares lessons he learned from the mat and how it applies to business and life.  The dedication, grit, focus, and discipline that are required on the mat is the same characteristics that produce powerful outcomes in life.  Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn.

You can’t stop someone who is hungry for a better life.

Lance Wheeler he talks about “Leading the Way; I don’t always know how I’m going to win, I just know I won’t lose” – Lessons learned as a Ranger.

Lance served for nine years as a U.S. Army Ranger and was a recipient of a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and two Combat Infantry Badges. The experiences, training, and conflicts he faced are the experiences that fed his desire to learn, improve, strive for excellence, and help others.

Join us as he dives into some of the Bushido principles; Never quit mentality, always moving forward, working to your strengths, and mental and physical balance.

This is powerful!

Texas Christian University Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Eric Bell,  talks about the importance of “Sticking To and Trusting the Process.”

Over his lifetime, Eric was never the best at what he wanted to do; whether it was sports, school, or work and he had to learn, figure things out, and then work some more to become the best. He never gave up. He worked harder, did whatever it took, and never lost sight of his goals. He understood the power and importance of sticking to and trusting the process and has seen incredible results because of this mindset.

Not only is Bell a phenomenal coach, he became a recruiting expert and recruited some of the best classes. He helped the University of Illinois, Florida State, and Texas Christian University all make history. November 2020, Eric Bell led his team to their first-ever Big 12 regular-season championship with an 8-0-1 record and received the Coach of the Year honors.

Get ready to learn from an incredible role model about what it means to “Trust the Process”!

Janice Gladue talks about the importance of “Leaning into Gratitude.”

Janice is an author and was recently featured in The Great Canadian Woman Book Series, as well as the Chief Operating Officer for an Indigenous-owned, specialty market insurance brokerage that operates across Western Canada.

Janice is an Indigenous (Cree) woman who faced many adversities and hardships in her life, including extreme challenging experiences being raised in the foster care system from ages four to twenty. Instead of being a victim, Janice was gifted with an immense capacity for gratitude and attributes gratitude for saving her life and pulling her out of the deepest, darkest, hopeless places.

Janice is one of the most fierce, yet compassionate, driven, and courageous leaders you’ll meet. She knows what it means to get knocked down over and over and over and what it takes to choose to get back up. She continues to look for the lessons, fights for what’s important and is a voice and a bridge for others.

Get ready to be and challenged and inspired as we look at what it means to “Lean into Gratitude”.

Imagine having three extremely successful business leaders giving you their playbook and answering questions on how to have the most successful year yet. Well… they did!

The panelists for the Jan. 12th LeadershipNOW Live Webcast dove into what leading in 2021 really means for their business and teams.

Karl Pomeroy, GM and President of Motili, Sam Nicholson, Founder and President of Grand Canyon Development, and Tiffany Shimek, Chief People Officer of JustFoodForDogs,  shared how 2020 changed the way they did business, how adversity shaped their teams, and how they see their businesses evolving in 2021.

Get ready to receive tremendous tips and insights from incredible leaders who are paving the way!

Bryan McLemore talks about “Mobilizing People to be Top Performers.”

Bryan has pioneered several nonprofit and business organizations over the years,  including leading over 3,000 participants to 17 nations to impact communities with outreach and humanitarian projects.  He is the Chair of the Global Missions Major at Christ for the Nations Institute, Founder of Next Level Renovations, and Director of Leadership Development for the AFAirchild PC firm in Dallas, TX.

Bryan finds great passion in helping others find their gifts and unique abilities and then launching them to the next level.  He helps people “re-think” who they are and what they are capable of and gives them the tools and most importantly, the belief to soar.

Get ready to learn from an amazing leader who has impacted thousands and thousands of lives!

Anika Howard talks about “The Power of Creative Leadership.”

Anika is the VP of Brand Marketing and Digital for Foxwood Resort Casino and she is passionate about shaping conditions within teams that promote creativity. Creativity is the ability to see things differently. It’s being able to transcend traditional ideas and come up with new rules, interpretations, and ways of doing things.

Teams need permission to play. Having fun and engaging with peers creates an open, unstructured atmosphere that can spark creativity.  Creativity opens up opportunities in problem-solving, achieving goals, and inspiring teams to be creative and find unlikely perspectives.

Anika shares about the experiences that shaped her approach to relationships and working with and leading teams.

Get ready to tap into the power of creativity!

Michael Goater talks about the importance of “Development & Achievement”.

Michael was a high school dropout who crawled and walked each rung of the ladder to the top. He realized that his development and achievement were all that really mattered and his results were what was required to take the next step.

Today, he is a partner of an extremely successful HVAC company that grew over 71% in 2020 and was listed in Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. His focus is now all about developing others so that they can achieve more.

Michael’s passion to develop others so that they can achieve what they never thought was possible will challenge you to look through a different lens at what’s possible for you.

Get ready to learn from one of the best in his industry!

Vic Sibilla talks about The Leadership “V” Factor; Living Your Values Through Adversity.

As leaders, we must have the fortitude to stay grounded in our values while withstanding the many forms of adversity we face in our careers and in life. Vic shared lessons he’s learned about staying true to values in the midst of change, conflict, and adversity and how to align individual strengths with the strengths of others even when you don’t agree or have the same values.

Vic has over 30 years of experience with business operations and is passionate about creating a people-focused culture through his values of Integrity, Passion, and Commitment.

Get ready to learn how to create an aligned and engaged culture while staying true to what’s most important to you… your values.

Eric McGrath talks about “The Fastest Way to Grow Your Bottom-Line Isn’t a Straight Line.”

The quickest way to improve your bottom line isn’t a straight line. It has to do with improving your culture, improving your people, and most of all improving yourself. Eric has spent 20+ years working with all types of business leaders from Fortune 100, startups, military, non-profits, and college athlete programs to help them create powerful outcomes in these three areas.

Eric dug into so many leadership principles; Mindset, what you control, support system, ownership, failure, lessons, and much more. Powerful session!