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Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, Jon Vegosen, a founding member of the Chicago-based corporate and litigation law firm Funkhouser Vegosen Liebman and Dunn Ltd (FVLD), shares his story and experience in providing a high level of service to clients. Jon has a broad legal background with a focus on labor and employment matters. He has received the highest professional peer review ratings, including being selected as a Super Lawyer in Illinois for employment law for several years. CEO Story: Jon began his career as a law clerk for two years after graduating from Northwestern University's law school. Despite receiving offers from large and well-known firms, he chose a mid-size firm to develop a broad-based background. After two and a half years, he received an opportunity to join a partnership as an associate in the formation of FVLD. His firm recently celebrated its 41st anniversary, demonstrating the strength of their partnership. Business Service: FVLD is

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this IAMCEO podcast episode, we learn from Wendy Ryan, MHROD, the CEO of Kadabra. Wendy possesses more than 25 years of experience in human resources, organizational development, non-profit leadership, and executive coaching. Throughout her career, she has partnered with hundreds of individuals and organizations across the U.S., helping leaders and board members achieve success both individually and in teams. CEO Story: Wendy is the author of the award-winning bestseller, Learn Lead Lift: How to Think, Act, and Inspire Your Way to Greatness, and has been featured in various publications, including Forbes, Yahoo News!, Business Digest, Authority Magazine, CEO Magazine, and Thrive Global. Business Service: Kadabra specializes in offering leadership development, strategic guidance, and executive coaching services, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the business landscape. Advocacy: Wendy is an active mentor, strategic advisor, angel

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, Ryan Dohrn, a 30-year global sales and marketing advisor to over 200 companies in 15 industries, shares his insights on helping sales marketers create repeatable patterns of success. With experience in the media and marketing business and a Psychology of Leadership Certification from Cornell, Ryan has trained over 30,000 salespeople and impacted more than half a billion dollars in sales. CEO Story: Growing up on a farm and learning a strong work ethic, Ryan started his career in the media and marketing business. His entrepreneurial spirit was born out of necessity, with the help of his wife and partner. Ryan discovered his passion for supporting salespeople, marketers, and sales marketers to grow and retain customers. Business Service: Ryan's coaching focuses on laying out a plan creating repeatable patterns of success and paying attention to details. He serves as a sales and marketing advisor for various businesses. Sec

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, Tracy Kennedy, a results-driven coach and consultant, is featured. Tracy has a rich professional background in leadership and team development, peak performance, personal and professional growth, and helping individuals discover their next steps. Tracy is dedicated to partnering with individuals to aid them in achieving greater happiness, fulfillment, and success, both in their personal and professional lives. CEO Story: Tracy has numerous roles under her belt, including executive coach, consultant, facilitator, trainer, product development specialist, and leader. She has had the privilege of working with thousands of individuals, teams, and organizations across a wide range of roles and industries. Her experience ranges from overseeing education centers for children to formulating and implementing business strategies in small businesses and even crafting content, products, and technology used in Fortune 500 firms. Busin

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, Lindsay Roselle, a Growth and Performance Coach specifically catering to high-achieving women, talks about her mission. Lindsay is dedicated to helping entrepreneurial women align their ambition to succeed with their devotion to motherhood, offering expert coaching focused on inner work, mindset mastery, and business strategy. CEO Story: With a decade's experience in the corporate world, Lindsay realized that she hit a stumbling block in her early 30s. Despite multiple businesses under her banner, Lindsay chose motherhood over corporate hustle, pivoted her dreams, and shifted to working from home. The current trajectory involves podcasting and coaching, where she connects with like-minded people. Business Service: Lindsay's approach includes high-level one-on-one coaching, group coaching, home edit consulting, masterminding, organizing events, and podcasting. Secret Sauce: Lindsay believes that authenticity plays a signi

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Lee Povey, the CEO and Founder of Maximize Your Potential Coaching, and Co-Founder of Coaches Soul, shares his journey and insights from being an elite cycling athlete and Olympic Development Program Coach for USA Cycling to enriching leaders' lives by providing transformational leadership coaching. CEO Story: Personal experiences define Lee's journey, who started as a successful corporate real estate agent. Although he excelled at his work, he admitted he wasn't great at working with others. This realization led him to start his own real estate firm in his mid-20s and focus on developing people's skills. Having learned from numerous personal mistakes, he now uses his experiences to help others avoid the same pitfalls. Business Service: Lee offers executive, leadership coaching, and consultancy services. He also facilitates workshops for CEOs, Founders of Startups, and Sports Coaches through his two companies, helping busine

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Howard Brown, an entrepreneur, author, mentor, stage IV cancer survivor, and international bridge-builder, discusses his journey, experiences, and the resilience that drove him to be an innovation leader and healthcare advocate. CEO Story: Howard's life journey changed direction when he attended entrepreneurship school. He built his foundation at NCR, a major training company, and then dived into the start-up environment. A self-proclaimed "tech guy", Howard enjoys innovating and monetizing ideas. Business Service: Howard focuses on healthcare and mentoring. Secret Sauce: Howard credits his resilience and ability to look at things differently as the key to success. He emphasizes the significance of sharing hope amid the prevailing darkness in the world. CEO Hack: Howard suggests cutting out negativity and finding a "happy place" where one is stress-free, to help with forward progress. CEO Nugget: His advice is to lead with kin

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Carrie, a coach who helps entrepreneurs, organizations, and C-Level Executives elevate their leadership communication skills, productivity, and ability to achieve the seemingly impossible, shares her story and insights. She combines neuroscience and mindset work to teach clients how to rewire their brains, enabling them to create lives of time, location, and financial freedom. CEO Story: Carrie's core value has always been freedom. She wasn't interested in the traditional 9-5 setup and wanted to control her destiny. Initially, she was a therapist with a Masters in Counseling, which allowed her to do deeper work with people and help them change from the inside out. Eventually, she found the online coaching world and became passionate about helping others live outside the box. Business Service: Carrie's approach involves helping clients identify their target audience and empowering them to make the best decisions for themselve

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Catherine Wood, the Founder and Head Coach of Unbounded Potential, discusses her journey and her work helping rising star performers and entrepreneurs make a positive impact on the world. CEO Story: Catherine is passionate about freedom and not conforming to a typical 9-5 job setup. Her background as a therapist equipped her with the necessary skills to make a deep impact on people's lives from the inside out. Eventually, she discovered the online coaching world and made it her mission to help others break out of conventional norms and live freely. Business Service: Catherine's firm, Unbounded Potential, is dedicated to coaching rising star performers and entrepreneurs. Being an executive life and leadership coach herself, she guides her clients on how to reach their highest potential and make the greatest impacts. Secret Sauce: The unique experience Catherine provides for her clients has led them to referrer to her as a 'gu

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Andy Bailey, founder, and CEO of Petra Coach, a business coaching firm, discusses how he improves company culture, leadership, and revenue for businesses across the U.S. and Canada. His methodology draws inspiration from principles first introduced by John D. Rockefeller. CEO Story: Andy is a lifelong entrepreneur, skilled business coach, author, and contributor. He shares the background story of Petra Coach and discusses the unique strategies he uses to grow businesses. Business Service: Petra Coach works with businesses to enhance company culture, leadership, and increase revenue. Their methodology is built on principles that have withstood the test of time. CEO Hack: Andy recommends the application TripIt for organizing travel plans. He is also a firm believer in the power of gratitude and shares how he sent one hundred notes of thanks. CEO Nugget: According to Andy, the actual product of a business is the business itself

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, we hear from Wayne Strickland, an accomplished business coach, author, consultant, and renowned leader with a commendable 38-year career. He climbed the ranks to become a successful Vice President at Hallmark Cards, a position he held for more than 25 years, and contributed enormously to the brand's growth. CEO Story: Wayne talks about his time at Hallmark, where in his 35th year he led the launch and development of the Hallmark Greetings business across various Amazon platforms. He has worked with leading retailers worldwide and led sizable teams of 10,000 and 5,000, demonstrating his vast experience and leadership skills. Additionally, Wayne has been instrumental in starting new organizations from scratch. Business Service: As a business coach, Wayne emphasizes the importance of understanding one's leadership philosophy arguing that personal leadership development is critical to long-term success. CEO Hack: His advice to l

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, we get to hear from Staci L. Redmon, the President, and CEO of Strategy and Management Services, Inc., an information technology organization. CEO Story: Staci is a veteran of the Department of Defense with over 20 years of experience. She has successfully applied her knowledge and skills from the military to the digital technology landscape. Having a deep understanding of the role information technology plays in modern organizations, Staci helps address complex problems related to the digital era. Business Service: Strategy and Management Services, Inc. is at the forefront of the digital transformation, providing information technology solutions based on military-grade processes. CEO Hack: Staci shares three bounding principles: 1) The ability to say 'No' and forward the opportunity to someone else; 2) Delegation aids in reducing the personal workload; and 3) Limiting the time spent checking emails to a couple of times with

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Dr. Natalia Wiechowski, a coachsultant and founder of Think Natalia, recounts her journey from corporate to coaching and consulting. CEO Story: At the age of 29, at the peak of her corporate career but full of unhappiness, Dr. Natalia quit her job and started afresh. She took a nine-month sabbatical, during which she radically transformed her thought patterns, speech, and actions. This period marked the founding of her venture, Think Natalia. Business Service: Think Natalia is dedicated to coaching people who, like Dr. Natalia herself, have left corporate roles to start their own ventures. She focuses on teaching such professionals, particularly coaches and consultants, how to market themselves and build their thought leadership and personal brands on LinkedIn. CEO Hack: Dr. Natalia stresses the importance of meditation for maintaining balance and clarity in her work. CEO Nugget: One insightful nugget she shares is that ther

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this IAMCEO Podcast episode, we are introduced to Lynn Whitbeck, the founder and CEO of Petite2Queen. She commits her work towards teaching women leadership skills with the aim of enabling them to live richer and fuller lives. CEO Story: Lynn, who has served in various executive leadership roles throughout her career, leverages her extensive experiences and successes to foster positive change for women. Business Service: Petite2Queen is a platform known for guiding women to tap into their intrinsic strength, making its services pivotal in the personal development of women professionals and leaders worldwide. CEO Hack: Lynn is a staunch believer in affirmations and their power to stimulate positive outlook and change. CEO Nugget: Being open to different approaches and perspectives is essential, as per Lynn. She encourages pursuing an active approach to gaining a variety of viewpoints. CEO Defined: For Lynn, being a CEO means being a thought leader, change age

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, we get to hear from Dr. Jerrica Dodd, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, coach, and leader who founded Your Pharmacy Advocate, LLC. CEO Story: Dr. Dodd has an illustrious career as a pharmacist spanning 21 years, during which time she transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship after a 17-year stint in the pharmaceutical industry, serving in multiple roles within Medical Affairs. Currently, she is enrolled in the Institute of Functional Medicine, aiming to bring a functional perspective to the pharmaceutical management of patients. Business Service: At Your Pharmacy Advocate, LLC, Dr. Dodd focuses on leveraging her experience in pharmacy and leadership training to inspire people to be their best and make the most of every life opportunity. CEO Hack: Dr. Dodd recommends the book "No BS Time Management for Entrepreneurs." CEO Nugget: She acknowledges that not all days are successful or easy; this is a part of the entrepreneuri

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, the guest is Summer Jelinek, an engaging speaker and trainer with over 20 years of leadership experience. As a recognized leader in the field, Summer has worked with renowned companies including Walt Disney World, Disney Institute, and H-E-B/Central Market. She specializes in connecting with audiences worldwide, offering valuable insights on leadership development. During her interview, Summer shares her personal approaches and learnings about leadership, time management, and the definition of CEOs. CEO Hack: Summer talks about being creative and flexible with time management. She acknowledges the importance of utilizing time efficiently and effectively, leveraging her organizational skills and adaptability. CEO Nugget: With the phrase "manage yourself first," Summer highlights the importance of self-leadership before leading others. She believes that a strong foundation of self-leadership provides a clearer direction a

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of I AM CEO Podcast, the spotlight shines on Debra Young, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Sheer Velocity, LLC, a global retained executive search firm based in Denver, Colorado. Debra established Sheer Velocity in 2012, successfully growing the organization into a global enterprise with offices spread across the country and connections in 40 countries worldwide through INAC Global Executive Search. Under Debra's stewardship, Sheer Velocity is retained by different organizations to assist in finding highly specific executive leadership talent. Through their unique search process, Sheer Velocity has established itself as a thought leader in the executive recruitment space. During the interview, Debra shares: CEO Hack: The importance of staying open and humble and maintaining a growth mindset CEO Nugget: The belief that life and business revolve around relationships and explores how one can assist others CEO Defined: For Debra, being a CEO m

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, the focus is on Edoardo Binda Zane, a leadership coach and communication trainer. Edoardo helps leaders and teams develop the necessary skills and tools to excel in dynamic and changing markets by increasing their value-generating capabilities. Throughout his career, Edoardo has worked on and led numerous 7-figure projects. He now combines that experience with various other areas of expertise to enhance teams' and individuals' skills. In the interview, Edoardo shares the following insights: CEO Hack: Writing down things you're thankful for CEO Nugget: Nobody cares about you; people want to listen to what you can do for them CEO Defined: Having the enjoyment and impact of being responsible for yourself Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.c

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, Jan-Benedict ("JB") Steenkamp, a marketing professor at the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School and a renowned author, is featured. Steenkamp, ranked in the global top 0.1% across all sciences by a Stanford University study, has authored several books for business practitioners. His most recent publication is "Time to Lead: Lessons for Today's Leaders from Bold Decisions that Changed History." Amid global crisis and leadership challenges, Steenkamp believes that one can learn valuable lessons from great historical figures who often faced massive hurdles themselves. He has conducted executive seminars and guest lectures on all continents, targeting various organizations including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. During the interview, Steenkamp shares the following insights: CEO Hack: Taking leadership tests to evaluate and improve one's leadership c

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode of the IAMCEO Podcast features the interview with Kvon Tucker, CEO, and Founder of Consciously, a purpose-driven Executive and Leadership Coaching firm. Kvon Tucker is a professional learning and leadership development expert who has dedicated a considerable part of his life to aiding leaders, teams, and organizations in learning, adapting, and transforming. Tucker has made significant contributions to leaders at Netflix and Amazon, where he helped them adapt to hyper-growth and extensive scale through experiential learning and coaching. Currently, he oversees Manager and Leadership Development for Google's Staffing organization. He focuses on designing experiential learning and coaching leaders to help Google grow. Tucker shares his CEO Hack as "owning his mornings" to get a productive start to the day. His CEO Nugget advises others to be easy on themselves since progress takes time, and setbacks are part of the journey. He defines a CEO as a chan