Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do

In this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" (formerly "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do") Thom Singer sits down for a chat with his friend Bill Leake from Apogee Results.  In this interview Bill shares his journey from consulting, to software, to being the CEO of a firm that helps clients get found.  Along the way they talk about why executives should be engaged in their communities, and how to network up and down and across career levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 576 of "Making Waves at C-Level" (formerly "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do") is a interview with Bobby Marhamat.  He is the CEO of Radiant and an experienced business leader.  He shares his journey in business and leadership.  The tag line in the banner of his LinkedIn profile reads "If you are not making waves, you are not kicking hard enough".... so that alone makes him the perfect guest for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 575 marks the name change of the podcast.  "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" officially is now called "Making Waves at C-Level".  Host Thom Singer has made some business changes, and is working closer with larger companies in his career....and thus the re-branding and new focus of the podcast.  Bobby Lahiere is the founder and Chief People Officer of SpokenHere. They discuss his journey to working in a field (foreign language translation) that he has loved since his first German class in high scho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 574 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" is the last episode of the podcast under that name. Beginning with the next show, the podcast will become "Making Waves at C-Level".  To learn more about the change, check out episode 573.  Thanks for being part of the show community for almost 6 years, and we look forward to you staying on the ride of this podcast under the new name.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is one of the last episodes on the show soon to be formerly known as "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do".  As of July 1, 2020 the podcast is rebranding to "Making Waves at C-Level".  (that date is probably approximate, as there will be delays in the different podcast platforms picking up the new title and logo.  A podcast rebrand is not an easy thing, but Thom is thrilled to be making this pivot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 572 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" is an in-depth chat with Stuart Ruff-Lyon.  He is the VP of Events adn Exhibits for RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society) and the current chair of PCMA (the Professional Convention Management Association).  In both these roles he is seeing all that things that are happening in the world of live meetings, conventions, and other events.  There is a lot going on in this industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the world has been in flux for the past four months, that does not mean that companies have not been looking for strategic hires.  Also, many individuals have been laid off or are looking for new opportunities.  But how do companies and people find the right match in a virtual world?  Can you find a job and interview via Zoom?  Can you start a new job from your kitchen?  This episode is a conversation with David Harap from Stanton Chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russ Agrusa is the Founder, President and CEO of ICONICS, Inc. (www.iconics.com), a world-leading software developer of open-connectivity and standards-based visualization software, HMI SCADA, and MES solutions for energy, manufacturing, industrial, and building automation. With more than 375,000 installations worldwide, ICONICS counts 70 percent of Global 500 companies as its customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Wright has coached top business leaders and helped individuals and teams from Fortune 500 companies manage change, increase productivity, integrate their personal and professional lives and achieve their own definitions of success. A nationally published columnist (Chatelaine magazine, “Ask a Job Expert” and “Ask a Balance Coach”) and sought-after speaker, Karen founded Parachute Executive Coaching in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dinah Lin is now living her latest dream, being an inspirational speaker and best selling author of “Daring to Dream Once Again - “It’s Never Too Late!” Now 78, Dinah’s life exemplifies her message: beginning her career at 36 (after being a full time mom), getting her MBA from Columbia Business School at 40, climbing the corporate ladder and finally “breaking the glass ceiling” to become Vice President at a Fortune 500, before moving to Beijing at 58 to study Chinese and reconnect with her ro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Thiefels helps people leverage the power of intention in marketing, business, career, and life. When she was telling friends and family that she and her husband would be traveling the world for 8 months while running a business, nearly every single person said the same thing: "I wish I could do that!" Her response: "You can!" She realized that far too many people don't understand a simple truth that's been a guiding principle in her life—with intention, we can do anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert MacPhee is the Founder and President of Heart Set, Inc. in Sonoma California.  He works with individuals and organizations that desire or face significant changes, helping them improve their productivity, satisfaction and profitability. Robert is the author of the book and partner journal “Manifesting for Non-Gurus, How to Quickly and Easily Attract Lasting Results”.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helen Chang is a bestselling author, speaker and entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Author Bridge Media, she has assisted more than 400 authors to write, brand and publish their books for credibility, revenue and raving fans. Her clients include Michael Gerber of The E-Myth books, Dani Johnson of ABC's Secret Millionaire, and Scott McGillivray of HGTV's Income Property. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Robilotta is an author, professional speaker, personal coach, emcee, and entrepreneur.  James' first book, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings, is available wherever people buy books. He also speaks internationally to willing and unwilling attendees about authentic leadership and promoting memorability. His clients include American Express, General Electric (GE), Yale University, The Ohio State University, and many others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Art Giser was awed by how many people could transform their lives using NLP, and he was awed how people could transform their lives using transformative energy work, intuition development, and spiritual development. He began to explore combining these different areas in order to create something that was more powerful than any one system alone.  The result is Energetic NLP. Over the last 32 years, Art has continued to develop Energetic NLP into the wonderful field that it is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 562 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" Thom Singer sits down with David Adelson of the Peace And Harmony Company. In this episode, Thom goes beyond his comfort zone into a conversation about Quantum Physics and other ideas around consciousness and energy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 561 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" goes to the world of spiritual healing, mind, body, and love alignment. If your soul is calling you to connect more to source, you will want to hear from Susan Kennard.  She had a regular job, but had to give it up to go on a new journey.  Thirty years as a therapist attracted her to help people to clean up their energy field and look closely at their inside world to find more success.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Roger is the CEO and Co-founder of Felix Gray, which pioneered the Blue Light glasses space and is still the leader in the category. The company's mission: empower people to live happier, healthier, more productive lives in today's screen-filled world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 569 of “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members by using insights, resources, and connections so their members can succeed and thrive. This episode is an in-depth interview with Melissa Anthony of anthonyBarnum PR. Check out this conversation about thought leadership, PR, entrepreneurship, and Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 558 is a great chat with Moneeka Sawyer about how to follow your dreams.  She never wanted to be trapped in a job, so early on she started real estate investing.  Her dad had told her "everyone has money issues, do you want rich people money issues or poor people money issues?".  But she did not want any money issues, she wanted it to be fun.  Thus she designed her life so she could enjoy it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices