Karen, Author at Business RadioX ® Page

AZ BRANDCAST ASU Lecturer and Co-founder of Resound Jeffrey Watson

September 27, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

AZ BRANDCAST ASU Lecturer and Co-founder of Resound Jeffrey Watson

00:00 /

AZ BRANDCAST ASU Lecturer and Co-founder of Resound Jeffrey Watson

In this segment of AZ Brandcast, Jeff Watson talks about what happens when people and brands fail to understand what makes them themselves, and how this understanding can help Arizona’s brands. Mike, Chris and Jeff discuss philosophical terms that take some of the vagueness out of topics like ethics.

Dr. Jeffrey Watson teaches Philosophy at Arizona State University, and his research focuses on topics in metaphysics and philosophy of mind. He was also one of the co-founders of Resound. He has an interest in the concept of identity, and in particular how brands express the identities of groups and organizations.

Arizona State University is a public research university in Tempe, Arizona.

Resound is a branding and marketing agency in Tempe, Arizona.

Follow Resound on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT AZ BRANDCAST

Branding isn’t just for companies. In fact, Arizona is its own brand. Every month, Mike Jones and Chris Stadler tap into Arizona’s rich community of thought leaders and business owners to find out how the state is developing that brand. Join them as they interview business and thought leaders from in and around Arizona about higher purpose in their companies and Arizona’s development as a brand. AZ Brandcast is powered by Conscious Capitalism AZ and Resound Creative.

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

It’s Mike Jones‘ mission to see brands grow and succeed – to reach their full potential. He believes every brand, like every person, has DNA that’s remarkable, but not every brand knows how to act like it (and communicate it to the world). It’s not about what’s trendy, whatever consumers are demanding, or whatever will turn the fastest profit. It’s about the long game – building real relationships with your customers and your community.

Chris Stadler likes to see great plans executed. In a world looking for magic formulas, his stoic outlook tends to point people back to doing the basics really well. Accountability and measurement are his tools. In the past, Chris served as the staff copywriter for a large credit union, UX/human factors researcher at the University of Iowa and full-time teaching faculty, teaching design, copy and strategy at the University of Oregon.

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Kathleen Gramzay with Kinessage

September 27, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Kathleen Gramzay with Kinessage

00:00 /

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Kathleen Gramzay with Kinessage

Kinessage LLC serves wellness-conscious companies and individuals who understand that people cannot be productive or present with clients, colleagues or loved ones if they are in pain or can’t move comfortably in their bodies. Kinessage® Self-Care is a do-it-yourself solution to relieve the stress, muscular pain, and chronic tension underlying musculoskeletal conditions without drugs or need of a practitioner.

Kathleen Gramzay, BCTMB, is a 17-year Board Certified Massage Therapist, Author, Speaker, Wellness Educator, Developer and Continuing Education Provider of Kinessage® Self-Care. Her life-long passion for movement, understanding the human body, and personal challenges created the conditions that brought Kinessage® into being.

Kathleen has an engaging knack for simplifying and sharing how the body/mind works and how you can partner with it, not just for greater physical health but to a live a more joyful life. Her interactive “Lessons from the Body/Mind” speaking presentations serve as a unique platform for stress relief and experiential team building across the spectrum of industries from architectural and financial services to healthcare, sales, and manufacturing.

Not surprisingly, for fun, she loves to move whether that is dancing or out in nature hiking, biking, or rollerblading. She also enjoys travel, nature photography, and meditation.

Connect with Kathleen on LinkedIn and Facebook.

ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS RADIO HOST

In 2014, Jon Deiter was working on the leadership team of a company which began implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®). Jon experienced first-hand the value and power of EOS and its simple tools to establish a clear vision, gain traction toward that vision, and grow a healthy team.

He also came to realize his true motivation and passion ….. to help many more companies achieve great things through implementing EOS! He was trained as a Professional EOS Implementer and since 2015 has been working with organizations to help them implement EOS. He offers his implementation/coaching services through his company, Jon Deiter Solutions, LLC.

EOS is a people-centric management system that embodies successful, proven ways of working with people and a team. In addition to company growth and achieving the life you desire, implementing EOS has positive impacts to employees, culture and team health.

Jon has worked for over 30 years in leadership/management positions in privately held and family owned entrepreneurial businesses as well as smaller divisions of public companies. He earned an MBA in Finance from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois and he has worked as a licensed CPA with Accreditation in Business Valuation and Certified Global Management Accountant. He has held positions in a variety of industries as Tax Advisor, Consultant, Controller, Vice President, CFO, and President.

His leadership career in manufacturing, distribution and service businesses, along with experience as both a user and implementer of EOS, give Jon a unique perspective to pursue his passion of helping business owners and leadership teams achieve all they want from their business.

Jon is active in the Conscious Capitalism movement and is a founding member and Treasurer of the Arizona Chapter of Conscious Capitalism. Jon lives in Chandler, Arizona with his wife Julie, having moved to Arizona from Chicago suburbs in 2003.

www.linkedin.com/in/jondeitereosimplementer
www.eosworldwide.com
www.consciouscapitalismaz.com
Jon’s Direct Line: 480-760-5809

Living Brave Co-Authors Dr Hilda Villaverde and Mary Beth Stern with Angela Johnson of FABRIC and Silver Rose of Silver Speaks

September 25, 2018 by Karen

Dr.HildaVillaverdewithMaryBethSternandAngelaJohnsonandSilverRose1

Phoenix Business Radio

Living Brave Co-Authors Dr Hilda Villaverde and Mary Beth Stern with Angela Johnson of FABRIC and Silver Rose of Silver Speaks

00:00 /

Living Brave Co-authors Dr Hilda Villaverde and Mary Beth Stern with Angela Johnson of FABRIC and Silver Rose of Silver Speaks

Co-authors and business owners Dr. Hilda Villaverde and Mary Beth Stern have spent their life-long careers hearing the voices of other business owners, entrepreneurs and working women. In their most recent book, Living Brave… Women in Business, Compelling Stories of How ONE Can Make a Difference, they have included the voices of nearly 50 local Phoenix female entrepreneurs and business owners. Through a series of twelve questions, the women answer and address the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and business ownership and offer their candid stories of struggle, success, fear, and bravery. Each woman presents a call to action, inviting the reader to explore, embrace and eventually transform her life to her own version of what success means to her.

Dr. Hilda Villaverde’s career in the beauty industry as a highly respected stylist and accomplished business owner spans four decades. As the owner of Pluma Designs, a hair studio in Scottsdale, Arizona, she is a recognized public speaker and educator incorporating her business sense and use of humor to motivate and lead women to reach their highest potential in both their personal and professional lives. Hilda earned her Doctorate in Religious Studies with a minor in Pastoral Counseling from Emerson Institute and is the author of seven published books, including her newest book in the Living Brave series, Living Brave…Women In Business, Compelling Stories of How ONE Can Make a Difference.

Mary Beth Stern’s acumen in marketing, advertising, public relations, and special events consulting has touched countless customers over the past twenty-plus years. She has given a voice to numerous businesses and organizations to increase their visibility, awareness and profitability. She has worked with a variety of nonprofit organizations in creating unique fundraising events and has moderated and brought her distinctive touch to fashion shows, presentations and events. Mary Beth earned a B.A. from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana and recently co-authored her third Living Brave book in the series, Living Brave. . . Women in Business, Compelling Stories of How ONE Can Make a Difference with Dr. Hilda Villaverde.

Follow Living Brave on Facebook.

Angela Johnson is an award winning, eco-friendly clothing designer with nearly 25 years of experience in the fashion industry as a Designer, Production Manager, Educator, Consultant, Illustrator, and industry insider. She is best known for creating Arizona’s fashion industry directory LabelHorde, co-founding the non-profit AZ Apparel Foundation, and opening F.A.B.R.I.C., the AZ fashion industry incubator building in downtown Tempe. She also creates award-winning, elaborately constructed ball gowns and other garments from “thrifted” and recycled T-shirts at Angela Johnson Design, LLC.

Connect with Angela on LinkedIn, and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Silver Rose is an Employee Engagement Thought Leader and was born and grew up in Boston. She went to San Diego City College, majoring in Journalism. When her family moved to Nevada she joined them and began her meteoric career. She was Administrative Assistant to the Governor of Nevada at 23. At age 25, she owned an insurance agency and was selected as one of the Outstanding Young Women of America. She was recruited by a British Media Tycoon to be his second in command including serving as Creative Director and Head of Sales.

For the next 20 years she was in the Computer industry where her three specialties were Human Resources, Sales and Marketing. Three of her management positions included Manager of Sales Database, Manager of Marketing Intelligence and Vice President of Sales & Marketing where she grew sales by 250%. For the last decade, Silver has been devoted to the study and implementation of employee engagement strategies, heading her own Management Consulting and Executive Coaching Practice.

Connect with Silver on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Brandon Mullan Founder of Socially Acceptable

September 24, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Brandon Mullan Founder of Socially Acceptable

00:00 /

Brandon Mullan Founder of Socially Acceptable

Socially Acceptable’s central product is a book called Entrepreneurship for the Cool Kids. It’s a reference book about the self-discovery process of going your own path. The book celebrates the belief that the first stages of entrepreneurship is self- discovery, and it allows you to look up complex answers quickly. Don’t know how to find your passion? Turn to this page. Want to know how to go from scarcity to abundance? Turn to this page. This book uses creativity to present intrapersonal topics in a helpful and useful tone.

The book is marketed via workshops and seminars. The company currently organizes 3 monthly seminars. The topics are how to write a book, how to get through a life transition, and how to survive the beginning stages of entrepreneurship. The seminars are written and lead by the founder of the company, Brandon Mullan.

Brandon Mullan is a writer, author, and speaker who’s been through a lot of changes. He grew up in a small, mid-western town, and possessed a strong desire to make a living by producing his own creative projects, but he didn’t know how. And neither did anyone around him. He studied people like Jay Z, Walt Disney and Vince McMahon, and took the beginning steps towards creative entrepreneurship while still a teenager in Iowa.

On that long, windy, step-by-step process, he sold real estate, sold books door- to-door, slept on a lady’s couch, and, at one point, remodeled his entire life by quitting his job, selling his car, and leaving his apartment. As he produced his independent projects, he went through deep inner changes that molded him into the person who could execute his vision.

After this life-changing process, he released Entrepreneurship for the Cool Kids, a reference book on the self-discovery process of going your own path.

Brandon now speaks, does workshops, and releases books under his brand Socially Acceptable.

Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Twitter.

LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Daphnes Headcovers CEO Jane Spicer

September 21, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Daphnes Headcovers CEO Jane Spicer

00:00 /

LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Daphnes Headcovers CEO Jane Spicer

Daphne’s Headcovers is the global leader in novelty golf club covers. The company was started in Phoenix, Arizona by 16 year old Jane Spicer who was just trying to buy a car. After successfully purchasing the car Jane discovered her entrepreneurial spirit and moved the company forward. Now, Daphne’s Headcovers is a global brand and their golf club covers are carried by the worlds champion golfers such as Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Michelle Wie, Dustin Johnson, Lydia Ko and more. This company takes exceptional quality and service so seriously that Daphne’s Headcovers is the only golf club cover company in the world that offers a life time guarantee! Daphne’s Headcovers is still located in Phoenix and run by their CEO Jane Spicer but they can now be found in over 75 countries and in the finest golf resorts in the world.

As a dynamic 16 year Jane Spicer was challenged by her mother, Daphne ( the companies namesake) to start a business of her own if she wanted a car. Jane did just that and with her Mum’s mentoring created animal golf club covers. Jane built the company through high school and college and then took it internationally. Jane is the recipient of many awards including Top Female Exporter in Arizona, Positively Powerful Woman award, Forbes top golf products, ASU’s Spirit of Enterprise award and many others for her professional accomplishments and most recently the Precious Paw award for her philanthropic work with Gabriel’s Angels and their work with abused and neglected children. Jane is also an avid hiker and just completed the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike in one day. She is also the proud mom of a son and daughter, a sailor, hiker, animal lover and a passionate mentor to young entrepreneurs.

Follow Daphne’s Headcovers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

ABOUT LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

Ladies Leadership Circle (LLC) is brought to you by the women who lived it, in partnership with Phoenix Business RadioX. LLC radio is an empowering program for any woman as any topic which affects women will be discussed and “brought to you by the women who lived it.” Since everything in today’s world affects women every topic is up for discussion such as health, family, faith, career, parenting, community, education, government, pets, cooking, shopping and the list goes on and on. The LLC mission is simple: we are women inspiring and thriving to celebrate and find a happy positive world while maneuvering and|or facing head on the challenges we face.

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

JoAnn Holland‘s experience in different business environments over the past 33 years both for profit and non-profit, including internationally, and in small, medium and fortune 500 companies in addition to her community engagement has given her a unique perspective on leadership-one that contradicts much of what is out there already on the subject-and is reflective of the kind of female leader we need in today’s, at times, unstable and unpredictable business environment, family life, community outreach and political arena. JoAnn is the curent President and CEO for Central Phoenix Women, Scottsdale Women, East Valley Women and North Valley Women – organizations for women who have established themselves professionally and demonstrated their commitment to the community. Members are individuals who wish to enhance their leadership by connecting with like-minded women to share information, ideas, contacts and opportunities. Members value relationships that enhance their business, social and community endeavors.

jchollandco@gmail.com
Linkedin.com/in/JoAnn-Holland/

For more than 25 years, Karen Nowicki has been helping organizations and the people who lead them drive their business strategies more effectively and as a result her clients move from success to significance. In 2008, she was awarded the “Mompreneur of the Year Award” for the Southwest. Karen is a published author, accomplished speaker, and trusted adviser to business owners, senior executives and educational leaders. In 2016, Karen and her partners sold $99 Social to Wired Investors, affording her the opportunity and time to become a Studio Partner for Business RadioX – serving Arizona-based businesses by increasing their visibility and helping to accelerate the right relationships.

Karen.Nowicki@BusinessRadioX.com
Linkedin.com/in/KarenNowicki/

LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Dr Raman Mahabir with Gawley Plastic Surgery and LeAnn Porter with Tinas Treasures Cancer Boutique and Brittany Gaines with National Hair Loss

September 21, 2018 by Karen

LADIES-LEADERSHIP-CIRCLE-Dr-Raman-Mahabir-and-LeAnn-Porter-and-Brittany-Gaines

Phoenix Business Radio

LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Dr Raman Mahabir with Gawley Plastic Surgery and LeAnn Porter with Tinas Treasures Cancer Boutique and Brittany Gaines with National Hair Loss

00:00 /

LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Dr Raman Mahabir with Gawley Plastic Surgery and LeAnn Porter with Tinas Treasures Cancer Boutique and Brittany Gaines with National Hair Loss

At Gawley Plastic Surgery, our priority is to make your outer beauty shine just as brightly as your inner beauty. We make a serious commitment to helping you get the results you want and the care you need. We combine our cutting edge technology and top-of-the-line procedures with expertise and genuine compassion to help you reach your aesthetic and reconstructive goals while giving you the most comfortable experience possible.

Originally from Canada, Dr. Raman Mahabir completed his Plastic Surgery Residency at the University of Calgary in Alberta Canada. Dr. Mahabir simultaneously earned a master’s degree with a focus on postoperative pain control. To ensure he would be able to offer his patients unsurpassed care, he completed two years of additional in Aesthetic /Breast Surgery and Microsurgery. He is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. In recognition of his accomplishments and excellence in Plastic Surgery, Dr. Mahabir was named the 2017-2018 Plastic Surgery Foundation’s Visiting Professor and has become one the most sought- after plastic surgeons in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and the surrounding areas.

His practice focuses on breast, body, and facial cosmetic. He quickly built a reputation as a caring physician with outstanding outcomes. His contributions to education, which twice earned him the teacher of the year award, and research endeavors (over 80 publications and hundreds of presentations nationally and internationally) lead to him being elected President of the Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons and being promoted to full professor. Dr. Mahabir has a particular interest in Breast surgery. His passion for helping breast cancer patients regain a sense of wholeness following mastectomy led him to spend time in Washington DC where he was part of the team that successfully had the “Breast Cancer Patient Education Act” signed into law in 2015.

In addition to cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, Dr. Mahabir offers the state-of-the-art techniques in both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation and skin care. Dr. Mahabir’s reputation as a cosmetic facial surgeon in the Phoenix / Scottsdale area has been built on his ability to achieve natural results and a more refreshed look for his patients without being “overdone”. Whether it be a facelift, eyelift (blepharoplasty) or brow lift, Dr. Mahabir can help give you the youthful look you deserve.

Connect with Dr. Mahabir on LinkedIn and Twitter, and follow Gawley Plastic Surgery on Instagram.

Tina’s Treasures at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center is a boutique specially designed to meet the needs of cancer patients, survivors and their families. Tina’s Treasures can help you with mastectomy bra fittings, breast prosthesis, and post surgical camisoles. The shop also carries a broad selection of other items in a boutique environment. The boutique is named in honor of Tina Johnson, a cancer survivor. She dreamed of a special shop where individuals and families facing cancer could find the help they need on their journey. The boutique is accredited by the American Board for Certification and is staffed by board-certified prosthetic and wig fitters–some of the top 1% in the nation. Whether newly diagnosed, currently in treatment or a longtime survivor, you’ll find personalized services in a private, comforting and positive environment.

Proceeds from sales in Tina’s Treasures help support the free programs and services offered a the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center.

LeAnn Porter started her career in major department stores from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX. Finding satisfaction in helping women find exactly what they needed, she excelled in selecting clothing and accessories.

Along the way, Intimate Apparel was under her supervision, igniting a passion for helping women truly feel and look their best. She taught bra and foundation fitting throughout the Southwest for several years, until 1993 when she was approached to move into the cosmetic and fragrance arena, where she spent the last 14 years of her department store career.

In 2008, LeAnn found herself at Scottsdale Healthcare as the Auxiliary Gift Shop Manager and Buyer. When the position for Supervisor for Tina’s Treasures came to her attention, it was a natural fit and a way to personally connect with the women who needed her skills at a critical time in their lives.

National Hair Loss offers customized hair recovery programs that are helping genetic patients stop their hair loss and cancer patients achieve hair regrowth at a faster rate.

As a visionary leader of National Hair Loss Brittany Gaines is dedicated to educating and supporting those suffering from hair loss through her marketing strategies and community outreach.

Follow National Hair Loss on Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

jchollandco@gmail.com
Linkedin.com/in/JoAnn-Holland/

Karen.Nowicki@BusinessRadioX.com
Linkedin.com/in/KarenNowicki/

E15 Laura Barnard from PMO Strategies and Laura Vela from Vela Consulting LLC

September 21, 2018 by Karen

Joe-Pusz-with-Laura-Barnard-and-Laura-Vela-on-Business-RadioX

Phoenix Business Radio

E15 Laura Barnard from PMO Strategies and Laura Vela from Vela Consulting LLC

00:00 / 59:32

E15 Laura Barnard from PMO Strategies and Laura Vela from Vela Consulting LLC

In this episode of Project Management Office Hours, Joe Pusz, PMO Joe has a great discussion with special guests Laura Barnard, Founder of PMO Strategies and Laura Vela, Principal Consultant with Vela Consulting, LLC. During this fast-paced hour long broadcast we hear the Lauras discuss the passion they have for their work, how they started their organizations and several useful nuggets that help us to know them better as well as learn how to become better PMs and PMO Leaders!

Laura Barnard started her business after 15 years working within corporate PMOs. Listen as she tells us how her passion to make an impact and help others lead her to starting PMO Strategies and IMPACT by Laura. There are limited resources available for PMO leaders to help grow and advance your careers and this drove Laura to host the PMO IMPACT Summit. She organized this virtual summit bringing together 40 of the top PMO leaders across the globe to share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned. Visit the PMO IMPACT Summit site to see all the great presentations delivered by these PMO leaders, including one from me – Improve Project Management Results by Repairing Your Plumbing!

We learned some insider secrets from Laura Vela on leading ERP Implementations and projects within the Healthcare space. Listen in to hear Laura share with us how to navigate the challenges of healthcare patient centered decision making. We also hear the benefits of modernizing technology but challenges healthcare organizations face when bringing such dramatic changes to their organization. Laura also shares the back-story which led her to start her own organization and the unique services they provide!

Thank you to our Sponsor, THE PMO SQUAD. Deploy the SQUAD to rescue your PMO or Projects. Serving clients across the United States, THE PMO SQUAD, quickly deploys Project Management experts to assist with PMO startups and improvements, Project Managers to lead your key Projects, customized Project Management Coaching and Training, and Support selecting and implementing Project Management Software. They are focused exclusively on PMOs and Project Management. Deploy the SQUAD!

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be September 19^th.

PMO Strategies is a training and consulting firm that helps leaders transform PMOs into hyper-focused IMPACT-driven engines to maximize return on investment for every project in the organization. Their goal is to ensure that PMO leaders and executives have the resources they need to create a sustainable PMO solution that becomes an integral part of organizational strategy realization.

Their approach is different than the typical “big consulting” cookie cutter approach that costs a lot of money, takes a long time to implement, and often misses the mark on what matters most. Instead, they create a right-sized solution, leveraging their own best practices and training programs, to ensure that the journey continues long beyond the engagement, thereby creating a sustainable and manageable solution that business leaders support.

Laura Barnard is the Founder of PMO Strategies and Project Management for Change, a nonprofit.

Laura has been helping business leaders get the results they crave using the power of project management for the last 24 years. She spent 15 of those years as a PMO leader on the inside and the last 5 helping businesses accelerate their growth through her consulting practice and training programs.

She runs several training and membership programs to help you grow your PM and PMO competency with a deliberate focus on driving high-IMPACT outcomes on every project.

Laura shares her insights and stories in her blog titled, “I wish I had me when I was you… ” where she is shaking up the way the industry thinks about our role in driving strategy realization. Laura welcomes you to join her community of IMPACT Drivers. You can learn more at IMPACTbyLaura.com.

Connect with Laura on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

Vela Consulting, LLC is a boutique consulting company focused on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. With 25 years in the professional consulting services industry, we understand how to assist organizations drive value and efficiency from Information Technology. We have learned the difference is in improving not just IT systems, but also the way business is done, and most importantly, engaging people to use technology to work efficiently.

We engage specifically where your organization needs help. Whether you are in the planning stages of a new program and need some general advice, or you are looking for expertise to lead a large scale program, we scale our services to fit your timeline and business objectives.

Our passion, flexibility and experience are key drivers for our clients’ success. We are business transformation leaders that drive results through comprehensive solutions engaging people, process and technology. Our team is comprised of specialists to deliver the right services for your organization.

Laura Vela is a Business Transformation leader that drives results through comprehensive solutions engaging people, process and technology. Her expertise includes: – ERP Systems Planning, Selection and Implementation, – Operational Leadership, – Organizational Change Management, and – Business Process Management.

She is recognized as an effective change agent for technology and business solutions in the context of a client’s existing operating environment, budget, culture and competitive landscape. She is known as a deliberate decision-maker and excellent fact finder with strong use of data and analytics to understand real issues and take action that ensures resources are focused on the right strategy.

Connect with Laura on LinkedIn.

ABOUT PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE HOURS SERIES

Project Management Office Hours is intended to provide Project Management professionals a place to drop in and discuss Success Stories, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned. Project Management Consultant Joy Gumz has shared with us, “Operations keep the lights on, strategy provides the light at the end of the tunnel, but project management is the train engine that moves the organization forward.”

Each of us has a unique story to tell, but collectively we share a message that organizations who embrace Project Management Best Practices perform better than those which don’t. Organizations which align Projects to Strategy perform better. Organizations with Engage Executive Sponsors deliver better results. Organizations which measure Project Management performance outperform those which don’t.

During our Project Management Office Hours, we hear directly from Industry leaders how to make an impact in our profession. How we, collectively, will Advance Project Management Best Practices, One Listener at a time!

Project Management Office Hours is powered by The PMO SQUAD.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joe Pusz started THE PMO SQUAD to bring real world PMO Leadership experience to the consulting space and to advocate for Project Management through his blog PMOJOE.com. The old saying is “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Following this mindset Joe left Corporate America in 2013 to start THE PMO SQUAD and work with fellow Natural Born Project Managers to advance Project Management Best Practices.

THE PMO SQUAD focuses exclusively on PMO and Project Management consulting. Corporate America is full of Accidental Project Managers running projects who haven’t been trained to be PMs. To help solve this problem THE PMO SQUAD is on the Leading Edge with PMO As a Service. PMO As a Service allows our clients to focus on their respective core competencies while THE PMO SQUAD delivers Project Management expertise. Contact Joe at 678-591-7868. Follow The PMO Squad on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

CULTURE CRUSH RX Pamela Slim with Jennifer Gastelum and Isha Cogborn

September 21, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

CULTURE CRUSH RX Pamela Slim with Jennifer Gastelum and Isha Cogborn

00:00 /

CULTURE CRUSH RX Pamela Slim with Jennifer Gastelum and Isha Cogborn

This episode of Culture Crush Rx is jam-packed with goodness! Deb talks with Pamela Slim, Isha Cogborn, and Jennifer Gastelum, three powerful ladies in business. They discuss the role of creativity in the workplace, learn about the exciting things happening for entrepreneurs at K’é – Main Street Learning Lab including Startup Life Support, and dive into awesome programs like Creative Catalysts. Of course we also touch on building effective workplace culture by exploring your employees’ Tale of the T.A.P.E. (talents, abilities, passions and experiences). Grab a cup of coffee and settle in – this one is worth the listen!

The Main Street Learning Lab is a small business incubator in downtown Mesa, Arizona. We partner with local entrepreneurs and organizations to develop the skills and capabilities of local entrepreneurs, especially in communities of color.

The Main Street Learning Lab is a strong partner in the development of the Innovation District in Downtown Mesa. We build connections and work on projects between academic, governmental, business and non-profit institutions.

Pamela Slim is a book author, community builder, consultant and former corporate director of training and development at Barclays Global Investors. She focused her first decade in business on creating and delivering training programs for large companies such as HP, Charles Schwab, 3Com, Chevron and Cisco Systems.

Since 2005, Pam has advised thousands of entrepreneurs as well as companies serving the small business market such as Infusionsoft, Progressive Insurance, Constant Contact, and Prezi. Pam partnered with author Susan Cain to build and launch The Quiet Revolution and the Quiet Leadership Institute.

Pam is best known for her first book Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur, along with her follow-up Body of Work: Finding the Thread That Ties Your Story Together (2014). Both published under Penguin/Portfolio.

In 2016, Pam launched the Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona, as a grassroots, community-based think tank for small business economic acceleration.

Connect with Pamela on LinkedIn and Twitter, and follow The Main Street Learning Lab on Facebook and Instagram.

The Mesa Arts Center, owned and operated by the City of Mesa, is a unique, architecturally stunning, international award winning facility located in the heart of downtown Mesa. Arizona’s largest arts center is home to four theaters, five art galleries, and 14 art studios. Guests, patrons, and students come to Mesa Arts Center to enjoy the finest live entertainment and performances, world-class visual art exhibitions, and outstanding arts education classes. The facility is an architectural showpiece and a destination for visitors to the Phoenix area. The Mesa Arts Center mission is to inspire people through engaging arts experiences that are diverse, accessible, and relevant.

Jennifer Gastelum’s degrees in Psychology and Community Counseling serve her well in her efforts to create community driven programming in her role as coordinator for Creative Catalysts and the Main Street Prototyping Festival, of Mesa Arts Center. Previously, Jennifer worked at Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) researching and exploring the effective use of art as a community and economic development tool in Downtown Mesa and on Apache Boulevard in Tempe. For the past four years, Jennifer has worked with other community partners to implement programs such as Mesa Up @ Nite, the Ripple Grant Program, Apache Eats Restaurant Crawl, Easy Like Saturday Morning Art Brunches, the Well Fed Artist Workshop Series, the CC Gallery Project, Wordplay Café, and a soon to be launched creative leadership program, The Collective.

As a local resident and a Mesa native, Jennifer is driven by her passion for community and the arts, and the value of bringing the two together to make positive change.

Follow the Mesa Arts Center on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and follow Creative Catalysts on Facebook and Instagram.

Epiphany Institute is on a mission to bring more diverse voices to media, providing a training ground for subject-matter experts, authors, entrepreneurs and coaches who want to make a bigger impact on the world.

Whether she’s hosting broadcasts with Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank at the United Nations, giving career advice in publications like Cosmo and Ebony, or landing in the top three percent of finalists for a show on the Oprah Winfrey Network, Isha Cogborn’s mission is to help people find the clarity, confidence and community to launch and grow the business of their dreams.

Isha is the CEO of Epiphany Institute, host of the podcast, On Purpose with Isha Cogborn, author of “5 Rules to Win Being You” and founder of Startup Life Support – a community for business owners that has been affectionately referred to as “AA for entrepreneurs”.

As a certified life and corporate coach and sought-after speaker, Isha has a unique gift of bringing the puzzle pieces of your life together to reveal your unfair competitive advantage. No matter what you’ve been through or what you think you lack, Isha will help you to see just how amazing you are!

Connect with Isha on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to the show at OnPurposePodcast.com.

ABOUT CULTURE CRUSH Rx

Culture Crush Rx is an exploration of what makes a great company culture, how successful leaders create it, and how it affects the overall success of the company. We highlight the companies in our community who are crushing it with culture and get practical tips from local experts on how to do the same.

Each episode, we dive into real-life experiences, tips, and best practices for creating a healthy work environment in which everyone is functioning at their highest level and finding joy and satisfaction in their work. Whether you’re a top-level leader, a startup entrepreneur, or part of team, we aim to provide you with valuable insights to help make your work enjoyable and your life well-rounded.

If company culture isn’t consciously created, it will still be created.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Deb Caron is the owner and principal consultant of Anahata Marketing, a Phoenix-based marketing and brand communication consultancy that focuses on empathic listening and content creation to foster real connection between businesses and the customers they serve. She hosts Culture Crush Rx as part of her personal passion for helping people live healthier, more fulfilling, well-rounded lives. Deb is also a registered yoga teacher and she truly enjoys sharing her knowledge and love for the practice with her community. Deb can be reached at deb@anahatamarketing.com and on Linkedin.

District 8 Phoenix City Council Candidate Michael J Langley

September 20, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

District 8 Phoenix City Council Candidate Michael J Langley

00:00 /

District 8 Phoenix City Council Candidate Michael J Langley

Phoenix, Arizona is currently the 5th-largest City in the United States and among the fastest-growing places in the country.

The City has undergone a leadership transition in recent months and is now at a defining moment in its history. Phoenix needs leaders to move the City in the right direction with innovative solutions for today’s ideas.

Michael J. Langley is a bold community champion who uplifts those around him to maximize their future opportunities through big-picture thinking and servant leadership. Public service is in his DNA, and he has been a leader in the community since his earliest days.

He is running for the Phoenix City Council because he has a clear vision to elevate the City by making Phoenix the most attractive place to live, work, and play.

He believes that embracing such a diverse environment is a catalyst to success for individuals and our economy. He has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to ignite the untapped potential of Phoenix and will always act on behalf of the best interests of the City and its residents.

Connect with Michael on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.