Empowering Women in Business (with Chantell Preston)
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with healthcare executive Chantell Preston, CEO of Preston Partners, about her journey in the industry, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges women face in leadership roles.
They discuss practical advice for college graduates, mid-career professionals, and budding entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for self-advocacy, networking, and finding balance in life. Chantell shares her personal experiences, the sacrifices made along the way, and the significance of enjoying the journey while pursuing one's goals.
Tune into episode 211 to hear Chantell’s story, her rocket-booster moment, and her thoughts on entrepreneurship and breaking glass ceilings!
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Can Bees Teach Us About Leadership? (with Philip Atkinson)
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with leadership coach Philip Atkinson about the lessons that can be learned from bees and how they apply to leadership and organizational success. They discuss the importance of coaching, the downsides of being overly busy, effective decision-making processes, and the significance of communication.
Atkinson emphasizes a honeycomb approach to career development and shares his personal insights on leadership and mindfulness. The conversation concludes with a focus on philanthropy and the impact of bees on our ecosystem.
Tune into episode 210 to hear Philip’s story, his rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on what bees can teach us about leadership and organizational success!
Philip's book, 'Bee Wise: 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Hive' is available on Amazon and all book retailers. You can learn more about the project at https://beewisebook.com
You can find the book on FaceBook, Instagram and LinkedIn as BeeWiseBook -- all proceeds go to the charity, https://www.beesfordevelopment.org
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AI's Role in Talent Management (with Shveta Miglani)
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy interviews Shveta Miglani, a seasoned leadership development and talent management executive. Shveta shares her extensive career journey, pivotal moments that shaped her professional path, and insights from her new book, Navigate Your Career: Strategies for Success in New Roles and Promotions.
The conversation centers around the impact of AI on learning and development, the importance of leadership skills, and practical advice for new leaders and individual contributors seeking growth in their careers. Shveta emphasizes the need for personalized learning, stakeholder mapping, and continuous communication to enhance career success.
Tune into episode 209 to hear Shveta’s story, her rocket-booster moment, her thoughts on talent management and learning & development!
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Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success (with Ryan Kauth)
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Ryan Kauth, an executive coach and entrepreneur, about the intricacies of entrepreneurship, the importance of multi-generational harmony in family businesses, and the role of education in fostering entrepreneurial skills.
They discuss the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, the significance of community engagement in business programs, and share success stories from entrepreneurship education. Ryan also explains the function of Small Business Development Centers and offers insights on overcoming fears associated with starting a business.
Tune into episode 208 to hear Ryan's story, his rocket-booster moment, his thoughts on entrepreneurship, and two Wisconsinites gabbing about how great Wisconsin is!
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Transforming Finance with AI (with Ahikam Kaufman)
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Ahikam Kaufman, a financial technology leader and entrepreneur, about the transformative role of AI in financial data governance.
They discuss the challenges faced by CFOs, the importance of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and the various roles involved in data governance. Ahikam shares insights on how SafeBooks.ai is addressing these challenges by automating financial operations and ensuring data integrity, ultimately empowering finance teams to focus on more strategic tasks.
Tune into episode 207 to hear Ahikam's story, his rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on AI's new role in financial data governance.
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About The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA
In business, balancing acts are everywhere. The Balancing Act Podcast explores the balancing acts we play each day in our professional lives by amplifying the voices and real life stories of accomplished business leaders we can all learn from.
In each episode:
* Listen to the origin stories from today’s leaders,
* Discover their key moments of career acceleration,
* Explore a hot business topic in an authentic, approachable conversation between Andy and his guests, and
* Learn about the skills that lead to workplace success.
Tune in today to elevate your journey of continuous improvement and lifelong learning.
Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional and is the author of Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire, and The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows. He also hosts The Balancing Act Podcast, and The Saturday Morning Muse.
A thought leader on issues related to leadership development, organizational health, continuous improvement, corporate learning, financial acumen, and education, his articles have appeared in a number of media outlets including Chief Executive and Chief Learning Officer.
Dr. Temte earned his doctorate in finance from the University of Iowa with a concentration in international finance and investment theory. He holds the CFA designation and has over 15 years of university teaching experience.
An accomplished musician and leader of the rock band, The Remainders, he’s proud to announce the release of the band’s first original album, Feel Something New, which is available on all major music streaming platforms.
Learn more at www.andrewtemte.com.
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