I absolutely love personal development! When we become life-long learners, we can achieve great things! While completing my doctorate degree in education, I taught as an adjunct professor at five different universities in two years, then realized academia was not for me. I'd obtained a PhD, but had no desire to use those credentials in the traditional career path. After 12 years of service in nearly every role in learning and development (corporate trainer, instructional designer, program manager, and educational researcher), I found my calling. Most of us have a desire to leave a legacy, to give back, to share lessons learned from a fulfilled life. I help entrepreneurs do just that. My skills and passion are now serving a consulting business I own that helps authors and entrepreneurs transform their unique subject matter expertise into learning products that transform people’s lives. When I'm not building learning products, I am building or renovating homes in Austin, TX. In the past two years, I purchased and renovated five rental units (doing much of the work myself). Now, I earn enough passive income to do only work that I love, driving positive transformation through learning. You can learn more about my consulting company at: bydesigndevelopmentsolutions.com. Connect with me via email at alaina@bydesigndevelopmentsolutions.com or via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-szlachta-phd-5a9ba594/.
Paul Conant Owner of: Gizoom Marketing & Media Podcast host of The Profit Protocol Creator of: The Profit Protocol, & Pillars to a successful business. Links: www.TheProfitProtocol.com / www.Gizoom.com I've been running Gizoom Marketing since 1991 and through the years I have found that it's not the marketing business owners need help with. It's the ability to work "ON" the business. Not "ON" the business from the perspective that you are an absentee owner."I don't buy into that." "ON" the business like a CEO. That's why I created The Profit Protocol system. It's to help people that own or run a business or want to start a business, create a profitable entity and that builds on itself while producing crushing results that they could never achieve on their own. Being able to watch my clients get results and make the changes needed is the reason I JUMP out of bed every morning. I love showing people exactly what works (and perhaps more importantly, what DOESN'T work) when someone learns how to scale their business and rapidly create the income, freedom, and lifestyle that they want and deserve. That's why I do this.
Bijay Gautam hosts one of the top podcasts in India- The Inspiring Talk reaching over 500,000 people. On this podcast, he chats with top entrepreneurs, best-selling Authors, Thought leaders and celebrities about their journey. His podcast has gained wider accolade from his listeners and media. As India’s 1st Podcast Coach and Consultant, has coached hundreds of people and helped several organizations launch their podcasts. Bijay has been featured by national media like The Hindu, The Ken, The Sunday Guardian Live among others. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and events.Before all this began, Bijay was working as a Research Scientist in a leading Pharmaceutical Company. He was clearly losing motivation and drive in his life and that's when he started The Inspiring Talk. Within 15 months of starting his podcast he quit his job to follow his passion for podcasting and inspiring people through his podcast. Links:1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bijaygautam/2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bijayspeaks/3. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bijayspeaks4. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bijayspeaks5. Website: https://bijayspeaks.com
Mireille Toulekima is an Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Global Energy Adviser specialised in developing and emerging markets. A petroleum engineer who gains her experience working in Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia in a range of technical and leadership roles, she is the Managing Director of the independent oil and gas consulting company MT Energy Resources Ltd based in Perth (Australia), a board member, an Ambassador, a Global Executive Mentor and Partner to several global ventures and organisations. Known globally for being an inspirational multi-skilled woman, Mireille is also a published author, international speaker, part time columnist, host of Global Online show “The Greatness Engineering” and the founder and ambassador of “The Greatness Engineering movement”. A woman who enjoys big challenges, she embodies authenticity, leadership, diversity, positivity, spiritual strength and real womanhood. She is part of the new wave of women who have embraced non-traditional industries, globalisation, innovation and digital disruption and who dare to risk high and dream big. https://mireilletoulekima.com/
Amanda Semenoff is a conflict engagement specialist who supports people to have tough conversations, resolve conflicts and manage difference. She loves sticky, seemingly unsolvable problems and has successfully worked with a wide range of clients including start-ups, tech founders, academics, corporate boards, teacher groups, community sports organisations, musicians and non-profits to create innovative solutions and common purpose.She provides online and asynchronous solutions for geographically diverse teams. Her podcast is Overthinking Conflict. You can chat with her online @mindfulconres or schedule a free conflict consultation on her website www.mindfulresolution.ca
I am a coach and leader in the fitness industry. I am also a top level CrossFit Masters Athlete striving to be the best I can be. I help people improve their diet and exercise routine. I also coach people on motivation and how to eat and live properly. My mission in life to help people to be better and to live fit. I am the writer of The Fit Life Journal (https://www.facebook.com/thefitlifejournal), a gym owner (http://www.nolimitsfitnesstavares.com), an AdvoCare Independent Distributor (http://www.advocare.com/09073310), as well as a coach (http://www.therickcopley.com), and Instagram (@rickcopley) and Facebook junkie (https://www.facebook.com/rick.copley). Giving away free content and helping others is what I am all about. I am to here to motivate and inspire at all times. It is my passion to help.
Sean Perrin is the founder of Clarineat.com and the host of the internationally-acclaimed Clarineat Podcast and OK Podcast internet radio shows. He is also an active performer, recording artist, and music educator who lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.Sean has performed as a substitute clarinetist with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, The Red Deer Symphony, The Bow Valley Chorus, and many other local ensembles. In 2015 he recorded his first solo album called "Dreamsongs" with support from the Alberta Foundation of the Arts, Jazz YYC, and Kickstarter campaign that reached 137% of its funding goal. The project reached #5 on the Canadian Jazz charts on Apple iTunes.Also an accomplished teacher, Sean is on faculty at The Mount Royal University Conservatory, and has worked as a clinician for The Banff Centre, The University of Calgary, the Department of National Defence, and numerous other organizations.In addition to his creative, performing, and teaching work, Sean is the online Online Sales and Marketing Coordinator for the world-renown clarinet manufacturer Backun Musical Services.Sean obtained his Bachelor of Music Performance Degree (BMus) in 2009 from The University of Calgary, where he studied with Steve Amsel. Web links: okpodcast.com clarineat.com
Elnaz Sarraf Elnaz is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in technology, business, sales, and marketing. Currently, Elnaz is the CEO and Founder of ROYBI; an investor-backed EdTech company focusing on early childhood education, that recently raised $4.2 million in its seed round. Elnaz is also a Board Member at the Consumer Technology Association, Small Business Council. About ROYBI ROYBI is the creator of Roybi Robot, an interactive language learning tutor for children ages 3+. With over 500 lessons, including primary STEM, stories, games, and songs, Roybi Robot creates a fun, interactive, and personalized learning experience for children. ROYBI earned many prestigious awards and recognition, including Fast Company's World Changing Ideas (2019), the EdTech Award in Robotics (2019), the Katerva Awards in Behavioral Change (2019), and the Silicon Valley Top 30 Innovation Award (2018). ROYBI has also been featured on CNN, EdSurge, NASDAQ, VentureBeat, ABC News, and CNBC. Before starting ROYBI, Elnaz co-founded and led a consumer electronics/IoT company, iBaby, serving as the company's President. As an immigrant and female founder, Elnaz has made worthy accomplishments in a short duration living in the US. Honors include being selected as Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Milestone Maker 2018, named the Woman of Influence through Silicon Valley Business Journal in 2016 and Entrepreneur of The Year in 2016 in Silicon Valley. She has been a speaker at several conferences such as the Mobile World Congress, ASU GSV Summit, Consumer Technology Association, and more.
Tamara Green, LCSW is a speaker, an international best selling author of her book Live Calm With Cancer (and Beyond…). Along with her husband David, she elevates the lives of people touched by cancer by providing dynamic mind-body wellness tools. This couple envisions a world where people access their natural wisdom and resiliency to architect a joyful life through self-care and loving-kindness, unleashing a worldwide epidemic of wellness. Tamara is a speaker and trainer, dubbed by Elle Magazine as “The Soul centered Psychotherapist and Meditation Facilitator.” As an acclaimed clinician, she is often featured as a behavioral health expert on Today, Bravo and Elle. Tamara combines her many years of professional training and life experience, such as caregiving David, while he was undergoing treatment for stage-4 cancer, to create powerfully effective guided meditations that have helped thousands to achieve peace, love, and wellbeing. Since their cancer journey, Tamara and David have created the Loving Meditations App and TV, highly effective multimedia programs that assist patients, caregivers and survivors to dramatically reduce stress, anxiety, pain, and discomfort through each phase of cancer, from diagnosis to survivorship. The Loving Meditations App has been downloaded in 42 countries and their TV program has transformed waiting rooms of healthcare facilities into an oasis of tranquility. Patients and their family members have been reported to show up early for their medical exams, procedures, and treatments just to be “blissed out” by the positive and relaxing atmosphere this program provides. Check out their website at LovingMeditations.com. Website: https://lovingmeditations.com/ Support us on Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo
Deborah Ager turns experts into authors. She helps business leaders turn their expertise into a book that grows thought leadership and builds business. Visit her website at http://www.radiantmedialabs.com Support us on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo
Erin Ardleigh is the founder and president of Dynama Insurance, where she helps to make the insurance planning process more transparent and more accessible for her clients, meeting the needs of individuals facing complex life events, from marriage to divorce to blended families or workplace needs (e.g. disability insurance). Erin founded the company in 2014, and as independent brokers, her team represents the country’s strongest and most reliable insurance companies and provides unbiased access to the most competitive products. Dynama Insurance provides life, disability, health and long term care insurance, as well as reviews of existing insurance policies. Areas of expertise include private client products and cross-border planning for international clients. Erin is also a mentor for Women Unlimited, Inc. and a Board Member of the Estate Planning Council of NYC, and an Advisory Board Member of the World Music Institute. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Culture from the City University of New York (CUNY). You can find more information about Dynama Insurance and Erin Ardleigh at www.dynamainsurance.com. Website: www.dynamainsurance.com Support us on Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo
Dustin Mathews is the Chief Education Officer at WealthFit - a company disrupting the financial education space and leading ordinary people to lives of wealth. Along with many best selling books, Dustin is the host of the popular "Get WealthFit!" Show.He has interviewed and shared the stage with athletes, business celebrities, movie producers and titans of business such as Danica Patrick, Cal Ripken Jr., Kevin Harrington, Robert Kiyosaki, Jesse Itzler, Shannon Miller, Dave Meltzer and many others.Dustin’s ventures have been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur, USA Today and INC Magazine. He also received recognition by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for codifying a process for creating and selling products and service, Irresistible Offer Architecture Websites: DustinMathews.com NoBSpresentations.com Support us on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo
I love reading great business books, but I love helping authors create them even more.When I was in high school, a Brazilian missionary lent me his tattered copy of Quest for the Best of Neiman-Marcus fame. Love at first read.As my friends gamed or read Stephen King, I devoured books on economics, entrepreneurs, titans of business, and more. Those influenced me to pursue a degree in economics, then a master’s in economic development where I wrote a thesis on microfinance from my fieldwork with Dominican loan sharks.After grad school, I landed a job in a consultancy managing nonprofits on behalf of their respective boards, first training micro-entrepreneurs through an economic development organization and then serving as the administrator for a program that sheltered and cared for teen mothers and their children.Upon returning to Louisiana, I worked as the in-house consultant for a $30 million family company group, spearheading new projects and even assuming responsibility of a $2 million company for months during a leadership crisis.I finally took the leap: a coworker and I started our own IT company. I found out the hard way that I’m not an IT guy. (Going a whole winter without central heat was a clue.) Once I fired myself, the company took off. Today, it’s one of the best service providers in Baton Rouge. My failure was a blessing in disguise: while broke, I started a copywriting side-hustle that turned into my full-time practice.One day, I found someone wanting to write a business book. That led to creating a profession where I read and write business books all day—a literal dream come true.In the ensuing decade, I’ve worked with inspiring business leaders and publishing professionals all over the world, in addition to training ghostwriters from Argentina to Italy on infusing entrepreneurship into their writing practice.I’m on a mission to help business authors share their brilliance with the world. I’d love to see the same for you. Derek's Profile: linkedin.com/in/dereklewisbooks Support us on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo
Jeremy Epstein, CEO of Never Stop Marketing, has 20 years of international marketing experience in helping to bring innovative technologies into the mainstream. Most recently, Jeremy was VP, Marketing at Sprinklr which grew from a $20 million valuation and 30 people to $1.3 billion valuation and 900 people in 3 years. Previous work experience includes Microsoft and consulting to start-ups, mid-market firms, and enterprises, including JNJ, Yes To Carrots, and two NY Times best-selling authors (Dan Pink and Gretchen Rubin. Jeremy also spent 3 years living and working in Frankfurt, Germany and Tokyo, Japan. Jeremy is the author of numerous whitepapers and a book, appropriately titled, “It’s ALL on the Blog, DON’T Buy the Book,” and has presented to hundreds of audiences in 15 countries. Jeremy has been the top-ranked speaker at multiple conferences including Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conferences and Microsoft CIO summit among others. Jeremy currently works with some of the leading and most innovative companies in the blockchain/decentralization space including OB1 and OpenBazaar. In December of 2016, he edited and published a collaborative eBook with 33 of the biggest influencers and thought-leaders called “Blockchains in the Mainstream: When Will Everyone Else Know?” Jeremy takes great joy in being an early adopter of new technologies, celebrating the victories (like buying Bitcoin at $80) and the defeats (too many to list) equally. Described by more than one client as a “shot of marketing espresso,” Jeremy discovered his calling for marketing while living in Tokyo in 1997 after reading Peppers and Rodgers "The 1:1 Future" and hasn't looked back since. Jeremy was a History major at Johns Hopkins, a skill which he wholeheartedly believes prepared him for the marketing profession. Website: Never Stop Marketing Support us on Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo
Shari Hammond is the inventor of both Cabinet Caddy and Go Hang It. Shari is a single Mom from Austin, Texas. Cabinet Caddy provides an opportunity to reclaim cluttered spaces. Perfect for spices, medicine cabinet, bathroom vanity, workbench hardware and more, Cabinet Caddy fits stand cabinets and looks great on countertops as well. Each Cabinet Caddy holds 30% larger bottles than competitors. Just pull and rotate the device for easy access to organized items. Cabinet Caddy was engineered to fit and function neatly side-by-side to create a “library” of organized materials. Complete with stick-on labels and foam stability inserts to keep smaller bottles from tipping. No assembly required. Visit www.CabinetCaddy.com. To combat the ongoing problem and frustration of hanging pictures perfectly, Go Hang It is the perfect solution. With no tape measurers or rulers necessary, Go Hang It is an all-in-one tool that works with sawtooth and wire hanging hardware, features a unique nail-marking system and also includes a built-in, removable level to help hang pictures straight. Go Hang It includes premium picture-hanging hardware including the V-Tooth Hanger; a reengineered, fool-proof sawtooth hanger. Visit www.GoHangIt.com. Websites: www.GoHangIt.com www.CabinetCaddy.com Support us on Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo
Kimberly Culbertson helps clients to lead authentically, maximize their teams, and create an empowering culture in order to reach beyond the good to the extraordinary. Decades of leadership experience in publishing, education, non-profit, and corporate training have taught her a thing or two about how teams function, and these days she’s leveraging that knowledge on behalf of leaders who are looking to release the full power of their teams. She uses tools like Strengthsfinder, Myers-Briggs, and Enneagram to map a team and help them to curate an environment that expresses value, appreciates diversity, and harnesses collective intelligence. She speaks and podcasts with her husband Coach Culbertson over at KimberlyAndCoach.com. Website: https://kimberlyandcoach.com/ Support us on Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo
Coach Culbertson helps leaders to recharge their batteries through energizing and interactive presentations that have immediate real world impact. He’s taught tens of thousands of corporate, military, and government IT people around the world, and he’s been trained as a clown by a Ringling Bros. veteran—not a combination you can find just anywhere. He combines his vast experience in pragmatic training with his over-the-top energy to create the “infotainment” style his fans have come to know and love. He speaks, trains, and podcasts about leadership and team dynamics with his wife Kimberly over at KimberlyAndCoach.com. Website: https://kimberlyandcoach.com/ Support us on Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo
Hi I’m Tathra Street, leadership futurist. I work with changemakers to advance human evolution. Inner leadership for a better future. On a practical level this looks like working with people managers and entrepreneurs as a coach, consultant and facilitator. I’ve worked with lots of people starting businesses or doing a refresh of their existing business, to help them level up.I also work with new managers to build capacity for human centred leadership. Especially where technical skills are strong and people skills are assumed.I am passionate about what practical actions we can take now that will inspire a sense of collective responsibly and desire to shape the future based on what we care about.My approach is empowerment based and about skills building for courageous leadership. I've been described as a practical visionary who meets people where they’re at. Website: tathrastreet.com Support us on Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo
Erin Cell is a social media strategist, consultant & speaker who is passionate about helping businesses understand the power of social media. She has helped thousands of business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives improve their online presence while saving them time and money. Featured on Entrepreneur on Fire, Solopreneur Hour, and other premier podcasts, Erin is a featured contributor to SocialMediaExaminer.com, the world’s largest online social media publication. As the creator of Social Media Day Denver, Erin has brought together hundreds of business owners and entrepreneurs to discover how social media can propel their business to new heights. She speaks regularly about the importance of social media & live video for business. She has shared the stage with Kevin Harrington, Joel Comm, John Lee Dumas, Kim Garst, Brian Fanzo, and Andrea Vahl, amongst others. Erin holds a B.A. in Marketing and Management from Washburn University, Topeka, KS and a M.B.A in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sociallypowered Twitter: https://twitter.com/SociallyPowered Google+: https://plus.google.com/+SociallyPoweredDenver LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/erincell/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/SociallyPoweredDenver Instagram: https://instagram.com/sociallypowered/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sociallypowered/ Support us on Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo
As a creative director at Zero Degree Story, Kristian helps brands solve challenges related to time, money and differentiating themselves in the market with story-driven videos and trackable distribution. Kristian Altuve goes all-in with his heart in everything he does and aims to make a positive impact on humans and our planet through his work. The magic in his work is a result of the safe space Kristian creates for people to feel free to express all of who they are. When he’s not working on business related work, Kristian loves cooking arepas for his friends and spends a lot of time outdoors, enjoying long runs and bike rides. If you’re looking to get your message out there in a way that is deeply felt and drives action, reach out to Kristian about telling your story. Website: kristianaltuve.com Support us on Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo