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Empowering Youth Through Service, with Jennifer Guynn, Pebble Tossers

September 23, 2024 by John Ray

Good2Give Podcast

Empowering Youth Through Service, with Jennifer Guynn, Pebble Tossers

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Empowering Youth Through Service, with Jennifer Guynn, Pebble Tossers (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 12)

In this episode of the Good2Give Podcast, hosts Maria Walden and DePriest Waddy from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia interview Jennifer Guynn, the founder and executive director of Pebble Tossers. Jen shares the origins and mission of Pebble Tossers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through community service and leadership development. The discussion covers the impact of involving children in service projects, the organization’s structure, and the diverse range of cause areas they focus on, including the environment, homelessness, and social justice. They also explore potential partnerships, fundraising strategies, and upcoming events. The episode emphasizes the importance of instilling a sense of responsibility and civic engagement from a young age, as well as how community involvement can shape future leaders.

The Good2Give Podcast is presented by the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX®. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link.

Jennifer Guynn, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Pebble Tossers

As Co-founder and Executive Director of Pebble Tossers, Jen lives a life of service. She serves as a State Commissioner for Georgia Serves, the State Commission for Service and Volunteerism, and is Chair of the Service and Development Committee.

She is a 21/64 Certified Philanthropic Advisor, a mentor at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, and has been named a Titan CEO as one of the 2023 Georgia Titan 100 award winners.

She is an Atlanta native, serves on various boards and committees throughout Atlanta, and is married with three adult kids and three rescue dogs (and two rescue granddogs).

Pebble Tossers

Pebble Tossers is an organization dedicated to empowering youth through volunteerism and community service, creating meaningful pathways for young individuals to engage in impactful projects. The organization focuses on various key areas, including citizenship and social justice, where it educates youth about their role in driving change. It also addresses the needs of vulnerable communities, supports those experiencing homelessness, and promotes environmental stewardship by encouraging sustainable practices among families. Additionally, Pebble Tossers emphasizes the importance of arts and culture, global awareness, education and literacy, as well as support for the elderly and animal welfare.

Through its initiatives, Pebble Tossers provides resources for service-learning, including workshops and toolkits, while encouraging family involvement through membership options. By participating in these programs, youth not only contribute to their communities but also develop valuable leadership skills that shape them into future leaders. The organization fosters a sense of responsibility and compassion in young individuals, empowering them to make a positive difference in the world around them.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction to the Good2Give Podcast
00:21 Meet Jen Guynn, Pebble Tossers
01:02 The Mission of Pebble Tossers
03:03 The Importance of Youth Service
04:59 Diverse Cause Areas and Projects
06:57 Engaging Families in Service
12:24 Operational Insights and Partnerships
22:54 Upcoming Events and Fundraising
29:51 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

The Good2Give Podcast celebrates the work of donors, nonprofits, and the causes they care about. DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden-Sullivan are the show’s hosts, and the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia is the presenting sponsor.

The Good2Give Podcast is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. You can also find the show on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many others.

At the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, everything they do centers around one purpose: improving the world through the power of philanthropy.

On a fundamental level, they do that through managing funds held in trust, donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses. Most funds are donor-advised funds, similar to savings accounts. These funds are pooled for investment purposes, and their income is used to make grants for a wide variety of charitable purposes.

But the Foundation’s goals extend far beyond managing funds. They desire to strengthen the communities they serve in Gwinnett, Northeast Georgia, and beyond by providing leadership, addressing community needs, and assisting individuals and organizations with their charitable giving.

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Leadership in the Hospitality Industry E51

September 10, 2024 by Karen

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Arizona Good Business

Leadership in the Hospitality Industry E51

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Leadership in the Hospitality Industry E51

In this episode of Arizona Good Business, host Thomas Barr sits down with Christin Marvin, the founder of Solutions by Christin, to discuss her inspiring journey from the restaurant industry to entrepreneurship. Christin shares her story, starting as a line cook at 15 years old and rising to managing partner in independent restaurants. After experiencing burnout, she and her husband moved to Tucson, where they redefined their lives, leading Christin to establish her own company focused on leadership development in the hospitality industry.

Thomas and Christin discuss the critical role of self-investment and her passion for supporting restaurant leaders, while also introducing her book that aims to help others avoid burnout and succeed as leaders.

Dive deeper into Christin’s journey and insights—listen to the full episode now!

Solutions by Christin partners with independent restaurant owners and operators to address their most pressing leadership and business challenges, enabling them to focus their time and energy where it matters most.

Christin Marvin is a distinguished restaurant coach, author, speaker and host of the restaurant leadership podcast, No Hesitations. With over twenty years of experience, Christin has established herself as a preeminent authority in the field, having spent time in both fine dining and high-volume growth concepts.

As the founder of Solutions by Christin, she partners with independent restaurant owners to address their most pressing leadership and business challenges, enabling them to focus their time and energy where it matters most. Christin excels in personalized one-on-one coaching and facilitating impactful leadership workshops.

When you embark on a coaching journey with Christin, it’s not merely about coaching; it becomes a transformative adventure, breaking down barriers and propelling you to levels of success you may have never imagined possible.

Connect with Christin on LinkedIn and follow Solutions by Christin on Facebook and Instagram.

About Arizona Good Business

What is good business? What are local businesses doing to build a better Arizona?

Join Arizona Good Business to hear from local companies who are:

Centering purpose at the forefront of business
Creating social well-being for the community
Prioritizing sustainability and positive environmental practices
Growing strong company cultures through building authentic teams
Ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion are involved in all business decisions

Arizona Good Business features local business leaders that are redefining what it means to do good business.

About Your Host

Thomas Barr is the Vice President of Business Development for Local First Arizona, the largest coalition of local businesses in North America. He advocates for a strong local business community that contributes to building vibrancy, equity, and prosperity across the state.

A proud Arizona native and graduate of Arizona State University, Thomas leads the strategic partnerships and business development at Local First through advancing the organization’s statewide business coalition and technical assistance resources deployed to entrepreneurs.

As the Vice President of Business Development, Thomas guides the direction and execution of Local First’s key initiatives and partnerships, as well as the collaboration of 60+ staff implementing work in entrepreneurship programs and access to capital, rural and tribal community development, and local food economic development. He speaks to groups both locally and nationally, presenting the impact of Local First through demonstrating the organization’s effectiveness in building economic opportunity for more than 20 years.

Outside of Local First Arizona, Thomas has contributed his time throughout his career to many causes and organizations including the American Independent Business Alliance, Arizona Commission on the Arts, Equality Arizona, Heritage Square Foundation, Phoenix Legal Action Network, and Young Nonprofit Professionals. He currently serves on the small business advisory council for Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, as a member of the multicultural advisory board for ONE Community, and as a member of the board for Tempe Tourism.

Thomas is a 2018 Phoenix Magazine and 2020 Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, alumni of Arizona Leading for Change, and alumni of Valley Leadership Institute’s 40th cohort.

Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn and Twitter.

The X Factor in Leadership, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

May 6, 2024 by John Ray

The X Factor in Leadership, with Bill McDermott, The Profitability Coach

North Fulton Studio

The X Factor in Leadership, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

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The X Factor in Leadership, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

In this commentary from a recent episode of ProfitSense, Bill shares the story of a CEO he considers to have the X factor in leadership.

Bill’s commentary was taken from this episode of ProfitSense.

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Transcript

Bill McDermott: I want to talk a minute about the X factor in leadership. In Jim Collins’s book, Good to Great, he calls the X factor of great leadership a paradoxical blend of extreme personal humility and professional will.

I had lunch recently with someone I would consider as having the X factor of leadership. He took on a CEO position about six years ago. He had inherited an old school management philosophy with little resources invested in the professional development, business development, and collaboration of his team members.

He’s somewhat quiet and reserved, but very ambitious in his time as CEO. Thus far, he’s contributed significantly to the business and professional development of his coworkers. He’s changed the culture to one of collaboration, not only with coworkers, but clients as well. His energy is focused hourly. To create an organization of thriving coworkers determined to make their organization the best it can be and invest their time volunteering in the communities they serve.

Here are some key characteristics of top leaders, according to Collins:

Personal humility. These leaders are modest and unassuming and don’t seek out the limelight or public recognition. They’re focused on building and sustaining a great organization.
Professional will. These leaders have a fierce determination to succeed. They’re willing to do whatever it takes to make their companies great. Even if it means making tough decisions or sacrificing their own personal interests.
Ambition for the cause. These leaders are motivated by a larger purpose than their own personal success. They’re passionate about their work and want to make a difference in the world. With these leaders, their ambition is first for the cause for the organization and its purpose, not themselves. Their energy is channeled outward, not inward.

If you want to be a great leader, these are some good places to start.

About ProfitSense and Your Host, Bill McDermott

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott dives into the stories behind some of Atlanta’s successful businesses and business owners and the professionals that advise them. This show helps local business leaders get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession.

Follow this link to find the show archive.

The show is presented by The Profitability Coach. The Profitability Coach helps business owners improve cash flow and profitability, find financing, break through barriers to expansion, and financially prepare to exit their business.

Bill McDermott is the Founder and CEO of The Profitability Coach. When business owners want to increase their profitability, they don’t have the expertise to know where to start or what to do. Bill leverages his knowledge and relationships from 32 years as a banker to identify the hurdles getting in the way and create a plan to deliver profitability they never thought possible.

Bill currently serves as Treasurer for the Atlanta Executive Forum and has held previous positions as a board member for the Kennesaw State University Entrepreneurship Center, Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity, and Treasurer for CEO NetWeavers. Bill is a graduate of Wake Forest University, and he and his wife, Martha, have called Atlanta home for over 40 years. Outside of work, Bill enjoys golf, traveling, and gardening.

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and Instagram and follow The Profitability Coach on LinkedIn.

The Four Best Ways to Develop Leaders in Your Organization, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

April 12, 2024 by John Ray

The Four Best Ways to Develop Leaders in Your Organization, with Bill McDermott, The Profitability Coach

North Fulton Studio

The Four Best Ways to Develop Leaders in Your Organization, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

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The Four Best Ways to Develop Leaders in Your Organization, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

In this commentary from a recent episode of ProfitSense, Bill discusses the four best ways to develop leaders in your organization.

Bill’s commentary was taken from this episode of ProfitSense.

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Transcript

There are many people that believe, “leaders are born, not made.” They believe there are natural leaders that just seem to have some genetic makeup that turn them into leaders. I respectfully disagree. I believe leaders have a growth mindset which drives them to be lifelong learners and become leaders based on their growth and development.

There are 4 ways that leaders develop:

A highly capable individual. These individuals make significant contributions to their team or organization through their talent, knowledge, skills, and work ethic. They are experts in their field and can consistently produce high-quality results.

A contributing team member. These people are team players who excel at working with others to achieve common goals. They can build relationships, motivate others, resolve conflict, delegate effectively and empower their team members.

A competent manager. These individuals can organize and direct their team members to achieve specific goals. They can set clear expectations, provide feedback, and develop their team members’ skills.

An effective leader. These people can inspire and motivate others to achieve high performance. They are able to create a clear vision for the future, communicate that vision effectively, and build a strong culture of trust and accountability.

So where do you see yourself on this spectrum? And what would it take to go from a competent manager to an effective leader?

About ProfitSense and Your Host, Bill McDermott

Follow this link to find the show archive.

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and Instagram and follow The Profitability Coach on LinkedIn.

Breaking Barriers: From Counseling to Entrepreneurship with Kelly Zaragoza

April 11, 2024 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Breaking Barriers: From Counseling to Entrepreneurship with Kelly Zaragoza

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Breaking Barriers: From Counseling to Entrepreneurship with Kelly Zaragoza

In this engaging episode, Karen Nowicki chats with Kelly Zaragoza, the innovative mind behind Via at Work, to unravel Kelly’s fascinating journey from counseling to entrepreneurship. Kelly shares how her serendipitous encounters and personal experiences fueled her drive to break down barriers to accessing mental health services, leading to the creation of her groundbreaking business. She introduces the innovative concept of the five love languages as a tool to cultivate appreciation and connection within teams, envisioning workplaces that extend their positive influence beyond office walls, all through her pioneering initiative, Via at Work.

Via at Work collaborates with businesses and nonprofits that seek greater productivity and growth. They offer strategic solutions that align employees with their company’s vision and drive for profit, funding and expansion.

As loyal partners, Via works to strengthen leadership, identify blindspots and influence behavior for improved business outcomes. Using a skill set developed from years of working in the mental health field, providers from Via work collaboratively to define purpose, prioritize objectives and pursue passions.

Via at Work helps companies achieve alignment, culture, resilience, accountability, and success. The goal: nurture, lead, empower…succeed!

Kelly Zaragoza is a Licensed Professional Counselor turned Coach, or as her team calls her, “The Coaching Therapist.” As a therapist, she saw client after client come in with similar issues: not feeling appreciated, burned out, stressed, frustrated, and lacking confidence, just to name a few. She realized that many people were sharing similar experiences and that therapy was bringing about transformations. This led her to ask, “How can more people have access to this superpower?”

This is where Via at Work was born. Kelly recognized that she could inspire greatness, foster a culture of change, and equip whole teams with these same skills for sustained success, both in the workplace and at home, creating a ripple effect of wellness. She is passionate about empowering teams to ensure a future where everyone in an organization thrives.

Kelly is a loyal partner dedicated to making sure people feel seen and understood in the workplace, we spend so much of our time there, might as well make it a great place to be!

Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn.

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Robin Mladinich, Turknett Leadership Group

December 8, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women's Leadership Summit: Robin Mladinich, Turknett Leadership Group

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Robin Mladinich, Turknett Leadership Group (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 725)

Robin Mladinich, a senior consultant and executive coach with Turknett Leadership Group, joined host John Ray for a live interview from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit. Robin shared the work of Turknett Leadership Group in facilitating leaders’ effectiveness, the latest leadership trends post-pandemic, and work-life integration. Robin’s session at the Summit involved identifying individual “saboteurs,” or self-sabotaging behaviors, as featured in Shirzad Chamine’s book, Positive Intelligence. Topics include developing mental fitness, identifying triggers and emotions related to the saboteurs, and techniques used to shift from negative behaviors and thoughts into positive mindsets.

This show was originally broadcast live from the 2023 GNFCC Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Turknett Leadership Group

Turknett Leadership Group (TLG) is one of the most recognized names in leadership development, located in Atlanta, Georgia. TLG has been offering timely leadership development services for more than 35 years since Bob and Lyn Turknett founded the company in 1987. The Turknett Leadership Character Model creates the foundation for all of TLG’s services. TLG has worked with thousands of individuals, teams, and companies around the world to help them unleash their full potential.

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Robin Mladinich CPCC, ACC, Senior Consultant, Turknett Leadership Group

Using an individualized personal approach, Robin Mladinich guides leaders in clarifying and achieving their goals. As an award-winning coach, she has 20 years of experience in global leadership development. Her expertise is in coaching and growing high-potential executives; developing leadership programs and competencies to evoke transformation; engaging and developing teams; managing interpersonal and team conflict; and developing cross-cultural competence.

Robin helps individuals and organizations increase their leadership capacity and effectiveness to produce sustainable, high-level performance. In her past leadership role as director of Georgia State University’s (GSU) Executive MBA program, Robin coached a wide variety of leaders, from mid-level managers to C-suite executives across a range of industries. Robin’s clients consist of Fortune 500 companies, small- and medium-sized firms, non-profits, entrepreneurs, educators, and more in the USA and abroad. She has a track record of success in building strong leaders and teams, leading programs, and leading others.

Robin has held leadership roles at Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, and the University of Georgia, as well as corporate and bilateral government positions. Robin brings a multicultural perspective that includes 4 years working in Belfast with the Northern Ireland Peace Process, directing a global program delivered on 4 continents, and developing more than 20 study abroad and work programs around the globe. She is an avid international traveler, having been to over 60 countries for work and pleasure.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

00:40 Meet Robin Mladinich from Turknett Leadership Group

00:48 Understanding the Work of Turknett Leadership Group

01:34 Discussing Current Trends in Leadership and Work-Life Integration

02:21 The Impact of Remote Work and Team Reevaluation

02:57 Introducing the Concept of Saboteurs

03:10 Exploring the Saboteur Identification Program

04:42 The Personal Impact of Identifying Saboteurs

06:34 Understanding Different Types of Saboteurs

07:55 Resources and Further Help for Dealing with Saboteurs

08:42 Connecting with Robin and Turknett Leadership Group

2023 GNFCC Women’s Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 28, 2023, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

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North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Leadership Across Generations, with Andy Kalajian, Founder and President, Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting

October 2, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Leadership Across Generations, with Andy Kalajian, Founder and President, Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 702)

Andy Kalajian, Founder and President of Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting, joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to share his work in leadership and character development. Andy discussed leadership and workforce challenges businesses face today, the proportion of the workforce millennials comprise, what that proportion suggests about successful leadership, developing a personal and professional development curriculum, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting

Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting, LLC is a professional education & training company that helps high commission sales professionals, small business owners, and entrepreneurs get the most out of their teams through character development, leadership training, and practical application.

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Andy Kalajian, Founder and President, Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting

Andy Kalajian is the Founder and President of Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting based in Alpharetta, GA. Andy founded Fort Leadership in 2019 after a 33-year career in Medical Device Sales and Marketing Leadership; 25 of those years were with Zimmer (NYSE ZBH) formerly a division of Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE BMY).

Andy’s journey began at 9 years old when he started in Cub Scouts with his dad and his younger brother. His parents constantly reinforced the Scout lessons of Character and Integrity. Andy continued in Scouting and at the age of 16 he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. At 17 his mom handed him the book, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Andy credits that book with igniting his passion for learning how to get along with people. From Hill, to Covey, from Peale to Ziglar and Maxwell, Andy became a voracious reader of books about Leadership, Character, Communication and Teamwork.

After 5 years working as a golf caddie, Andy was the recipient of the prestigious Evans Scholarship Award (www.wgaesf.org). This full academic and housing college scholarship is awarded in recognition of a strong work ethic as a golf caddie, and strength of character, integrity, and leadership. Andy used his scholarship to earn a B.S. in Medical Technology from Michigan State University.

In 1985, Andy loaded up his car with nothing more than his resume, a sport coat and tie, $2500, a big dream and faith that God was going to fill in the gaps. He moved to Atlanta GA in pursuit of a medical sales career where he could leverage his passion for medicine to serve people. Andy grew his medical sales business well into 7 figures by applying the leadership, character, communication, and teamwork lessons he learned from reading books and listening to thought leaders. As Andy continued to advance in his career, he was invited to speak to organizations and train teams on those lessons learned throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Andy founded Fort Leadership to continue speaking, training, and coaching individuals and teams in leadership and character development. These skills foster growth in corporate leadership, communication, and teamwork. His corporate experience and insights train leaders to develop healthy corporate cultures with team members who are motivated, engaged, and purpose-driven, resulting in increased employee retention, team performance, and revenue growth!

Andy and his wife, Sherrie, live in Alpharetta, GA and have four adult children. They are members of Pastor Andy Stanley’s North Point Community Church (www.northpoint.org) where Andy is a small group leader in the North Point Men’s Ministry. Andy serves on the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at Avalon (www.gnfcc.com) where he started the successful Member 2 Member Business Roundtable.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

What is your background and how did you come around to starting Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting?
How does Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting help businesses out there today?
What challenges are you hearing about in the business community?
What’s causing these business challenges?
Why is it so important for business owners today to understand the Millennials?
Can you tell us why it’s so important for Millennials to enroll in a personal and professional development curriculum?
What is the experience like to work with you and Fort Leadership?

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Since 2000, Office Angels® has been restoring joy to the life of small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best. At the same time, we honor and support at-home experts who wish to continue working on an as-needed basis. Not a temp firm or a placement service, Office Angels matches a business owner’s support needs with Angels who have the talent and experience necessary to handle work that is essential to creating and maintaining a successful small business. Need help with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, presentations, workshops, speaking engagements, and more? Visit us at https://officeangels.us/.

Becoming a Charismatic Leader, with Cathy Reinking, Owner, Your It Factor LLC

September 20, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Becoming a Charismatic Leader, with Cathy Reinking, Owner, Your It Factor LLC

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 697)

Cathy Reinking joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to talk about charismatic leadership. Cathy discussed what charismatic leadership is, how to enhance your own charisma, what she learned about charisma working with top actors, how self-knowledge and acceptance are the key to one’s success, connecting with others, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Your It Factor LLC

Your It Factor is a charismatic leadership program for B2B companies who want to offer their employees something extraordinary.

Cathy Reinking has taken her casting skill set and created a workshop for business people, helping them improve their performance by unearthing their own charisma through a rigorous program. She has worked with the top financial advisors, real estate agents, CPAs, media companies, tech companies, and salespeople.

In this unique workshop, Cathy uncovers the real you and helps you confront fears, known and unknown, in how you see yourself when interacting with others. This workshop not only helps overcome confidence issues, it helps uncover overconfidence issues, as well.

People who have gone through the program say it helped them in business by being a better communicator, having more confidence, and becoming more self-aware.

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Cathy Reinking, Owner, Your It Factor LLC

Cathy Reinking has been a Hollywood casting director since 1994.

She’s an expert at charisma. For decades she’s worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Jason Bateman, Steve Carell, Tessa Thompson, Tony Hale, Jon Hamm, Kelsey Grammer, Will Ferrell, James Earl Jones, David Alan Grier, Ann Down, Jenna Fischer, Jim Belushi, Marsha Mason, Jean Smart, Michael Keaton, and more. Plus, she’s directed thousands of actors to book SAG-AFTRA network and studio jobs.

Her passion now is working with non-Actors, because she finds the skills she learned in “Hollywood” transfer extremely well to entrepreneurs, sales staff, managers, and really anyone who seeks to establish strong rapport and work well with groups of any size.

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Questions and Topics in this Interview:

What is charismatic leadership?
How can one enhance their own charisma?
What makes you not only an expert but a master at charisma?
What are your credentials?
Self-knowledge and Acceptance
Revealing One’s Authentic Self

Risks and Being Consistent, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

March 27, 2023 by John Ray

Family Business Radio

Risks and Being Consistent, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

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Risks and Being Consistent, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

In a commentary from a recent Family Business Radio episode, host Anthony Chen recommended that you be consistent with your goals and risks. He also says that it’s more than just the dollar signs when it comes to leveling up one’s net worth. It’s also about those intangibles that really help improve one’s career, like networking and leadership development.

Anthony’s commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

This show is sponsored and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Securities and advisory services are offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products, or services referenced here are independent of RAA. The main office address is 575 Broadhollow Rd. Melville, NY 11747. You can reach Anthony at 631-465-9090 ext. 5075 or by email at anthonychen@lfnllc.com.

Anthony Chen started his career in financial services with MetLife in Buffalo, NY in 2008. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, he considers himself a full-blooded New Yorker while now enjoying his Atlanta, GA home. Specializing in family businesses and their owners, Anthony works to protect what is most important to them. From preserving to creating wealth, Anthony partners with CPAs and attorneys to help address all of the concerns and help clients achieve their goals. By using a combination of financial products ranging from life, disability, and long-term care insurance to many investment options through Royal Alliance. Anthony looks to be the eyes and ears for his client’s financial foundation. In his spare time, Anthony is an avid long-distance runner.

The complete show archive of Family Business Radio can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.