Coffee & Change

My guests for this episode are Mark and Anne Lackey, husband and wife, business owners, renown Atlanta-based realtors, and the founders of HireSmartVAs.com. Mark and Anne have coached and trained hundreds of US and Canadian realtors to be successful in a dynamic real estate industry. They have written multiple books and developed numerous educational programs to benefit companies and entrepreneurs around the world. Turning challenges into opportunities is something Mark and Anne pride themselves on. And they have done just that for multiple decades and through multiple downturns. In today’s conversation we will hear some great stories and insights on what drives them and how they stay focused and positive, always paying it forward. When I booked Anne and Mark as guests on my podcast just a few months ago, I had no idea how much the concept of virtual working would be on the forefront of everyone’s mind. So, from my kitchen table in Seattle to their Home Office in Atlanta, we talked about the importance

Moving from Overwhelm to Empowerment with Catherine Sherlock On this episode of Coffee and Change, I interview Catherine Sherlock, whose work focuses on elevating the leadership conversation and transforming leadership from the inside out. Catherine’s work at HigherMindfulness.com centers around Leadership Actualization, Unlocking Innate Creativity, Understanding Leadership Intuition and Emotional Intelligence. Catherine also focuses on what she calls, “disrupting mindfulness and meditation” with her knowledge of peak experiences and altered states of consciousness. This interview was conducted on March 13, 2020 just hours after the U.S. declared a National State of Emergency to respond to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic.

On this episode of Coffee and Change, I interview Angela Mendoza, who after nearly 15 years in Operations, Sales and Call Center Management, decided to make a career change and pursue her passion for change management. In our discussion, Angela shares learnings and gives us a glimpse into her journey of how she became a Program Manager leading organizational change for a healthcare system. Enjoy the conversation.

On this special episode, I am interviewed by Brian Hampton of the ChangeNerd Community on a topic I am very passionate about...mindfulness. We talk about the different definitions of mindfulness and how to integrate it into your workplace and your working life.

On this episode I interview Sheevaun Moran, a consciousness and prosperity business coach, mentor, author and podcaster. Some call her their Spiritual Warrior for Business Success and Growth while others call her a mentor/coach/secret ingredient for their success. She dives in to help folks on the path to become entrepreneurs and CEOs. When Sheevaun works with people she addresses their inner conflicts pertaining to part of their business or life and helps them align with the greatest result and calm. Enjoy the discussion.

On Episode 23 I interview Kristen Crockett, Director of Learning & Development at PBS. Together we talk about Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development and Growth Mindset, all three being key ingredients to success and happiness.

On this episode, I interview Jennifer Kochan, a Solution Architect in the Technology industry with nearly 25 years of supporting ERP and HR Transformations. During our discussion we share thoughts and insights on the importance of maintaining a customer's perspective and thriving in change with a learning mindset.

On this episode, I interview Kevin Walling, VP of Digital at HG Creative. A campaign operative by training, Kevin has advanced progressive policies on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures and the local level for over a decade. He brings a wealth of experience building targeted, comprehensive digital engagement campaigns to Hamburger Gibson Creative and HGC Digital. We talk about the changing landscape of campaigns, candidacy and cause politics in a digital first world. The discussion was timely and dynamic, as news broke right after our conversation that Mark Zuckerberg was meeting with President Trump in the White House.

On this special episode, I interview the founders of the #MeTooMilitary movement, a group of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Survivors and supporters who are creating community together to heal. They organize and unite veterans, service members and supporters from all populations and all branches of the armed forces to share our experience and advice. The #MetooMilitary movement unites survivors and supporters as a community. They connect survivors with resources and retreat information specific for MST. They are committed to researching, and supporting alternative therapeutic modalities to aide in recovery and inspire Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) among survivors of military sexual assault. Sexual violence in the military has been a problem for decades stretching across all branches of military service and all populations. This is not an issue that is gender specific and now more than ever survivors of MST need your support for better access to alternative therapeutic modalities which foster recovery from trau

In this episode I interview Sky King, a Marketing & Advertising Manager at Aubrey Marcus. Sky has woven a fascinating path made up of conscious career changes that inspire, and he has become a mentor to me in the journey to start and create this podcast. In our discussion we talk about the choices we make in our consumption economy and how we can make more conscious decisions to achieve balance and pursue passion. Enjoy the listen, and share with your friends.

On this episode I speak with Liz Hewson and Mark Lund, both Principals of Twin Lights Consulting, a company specializing in developing interpersonal communications and EQ in professional millennials. Their approach nurtures a world where multiple generations successfully unite, collaborate and work cohesively to create exceptional corporate culture. The discussion was a great one. Enjoy the listen.

On Episode 17, I interview Jonathan Raymond, founder and CEO of Refound, on the power and importance of people first development in a digital first world. Jonathan is also the author of the book, Good Authority. You can learn more about Jonathan at refound.com. Enjoy the listen!

In this episode, I speak with T.K. Herrin, a VP of HR at Medtronic. In his role he leads HR for the $2B+ global Brain Therapies business, comprised of the Brain Modulation, Enabling Technology and Neurovascular businesses. In this episode, we talk about the power of vision, mission and values in the ever changing world of healthcare.

On this episode we talk about the changing landscape of talent acquisition in a digital first world. We talk with two Talent Acquisition Specialists and gain their insights on the current trends and what is ahead for seeking and keeping talent.

In this special episode I was interviewed by the founder of the ChangeNerd, Brian Hampton, to talk about using podcasting to build a digital culture in your organization. Brian and I have a great conversation about the power of podcasting, in work and in life. Enjoy the discussion.

On Episode 14, I chose to flip the script a bit. In this episode I am interviewed, in a long form podcast, by my colleague, Khalil Somani. Khalil is a Customer Experience Consultant and frequent listener who has been collecting and documenting timely and powerful questions along the way. We had the idea of turning his compelling questions into an opportunity to live those question and share the wisdom. Hope you enjoy the discussion.

In Episode 13 I interview William Peteroy, Security CTO at Gigamon and CEO and Co-Founder at icebrg.io. Will is a thought leader and deep expert in the cybersecurity space and together we talk about change and cybersecurity. We talk about the pace of change in the security industry as well as the culture change that is required to shift mindset, stay sharp and attract the best talent in the market. Enjoy the listen.

In this bonus episode(to make up for the gap in time since our last episode)I talk with Douglas Bushong about creating a culture of learning that embraces change. I truly enjoyed this conversation and learned a great deal myself throughout the discussion. I hope you enjoy the episode and share with your colleagues and fellow learning professionals.

In Episode 11, we talk with Sarah Cole, the Chief Financial Officer of Vera Whole Health. We discuss the changes that are occurring in the healthcare industry and the increased pace of acquisition and innovation that is disrupting the ecosystem and the patient experience.

In Episode 10, we talk with Charles Berardesco, the Interim CEO of NERC. We discuss the changes that are occurring in the power industry and the ever emerging and changing expectations of customers and constituents.