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On this week’s Top 5 Ways Belonging Transforms People Strategy , host Tara Thurber sits down with Marlee Whetten , founder of The Hack — a culture strategy firm dedicated to helping companies build workplaces where people actually want to work. Marlee shares how understanding collaboration, connection, and communication styles can solve “people problems” and turn compatibility into a measurable ad...

Tara Thurber sat down with innovation leader and connector James Barrood to explore the Top5 Ways Innovators and Leaders Must Adapt to Thrive - from embracing generative AI to building empathetic, flexible teams that can weather disruption and drive change. James Barrood is a nationally recognized leader in the NYC/NJ tech and innovation scene with 20+ years of advising startups and growth company...

Tara Thurber and Clark Lagemann of Avidon Health discuss balancing high performance, leadership, and personal life. Clark emphasizes dynamic balance, prioritization, and being present in each moment. He shares his journey from healthcare to founding Avid on Health, focusing on behavior change. Clark highlights strategies like ruthless prioritization, daily physical activity, clear communication, a...

Tara Thurber interviews Tom Sterner, founder of the Practicing Mind Institute, on mental performance. Sterner emphasizes mental sovereignty, the ability to control one's mind, and shares insights from his 45 years of research. He highlights the importance of thought awareness training, which involves focusing on the breath or a simple phrase to detach from thoughts. Sterner advises setting go...

Tara Thurber and Mark Mears discuss the importance of humanizing HR and leading with love in the workplace. Mark shares his journey from law school to marketing communications, emphasizing the higher power of fours and the "love" model for leadership: Listen, Observe, Value, and Empower. He highlights the need for purposeful growth, engagement, and fostering a sense of belonging. Mark&ap...

In the Mushroom Coffee Talk podcast, hosts Tara Thurber and Eddie Jimenez discuss their words for the year. Eddie chooses "bold," emphasizing its importance in entrepreneurship and personal growth, countering the superficiality he sees on social media. Tara, who prefers monthly words, shares her journey of setting goals rather than resolutions, with January focused on self-care and Febru...

Tara Thurber interviews Eddie Jimenez, CEO of Primal Trust Consulting, about his "I in Win" philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of self-care for team success. Eddie shares his unconventional career journey, highlighting his experiences in multifamily leasing, fitness, offshore banking and tech. He outlines five core principles: investing in oneself, owning one's role, settin...

Tara Thurber interviews Sam Caucci, CEO of 1Huddle, a technology company that uses gamification to enhance employee onboarding and continuous development.  Caucci emphasizes that traditional LMS platforms are outdated and ineffective, leading to high forgetfulness rates. 1Huddle's games improve knowledge retention by 91% after 30 days, compared to 11% for traditional methods.  A case study wi...

Tara Thurber, Founder of Defined Talent, hosts Kelly Outing and Angie Albizu from EqualSpace to discuss the company's mission and growth. EqualSpace, founded by Citi Medina and Ralphie Roman, has expanded from a 900 sq ft space to over 19,000 sq ft, including offices, creative spaces and a tech innovation campus. They emphasize fostering innovation through inclusive company culture and AI int...

Women earn 84 cents for every dollar a man earns. Want to change this statistic? Listen to our newest podcast episode featuring a conversation between Tara Thurber and Disrupt the Gap Founder, Shell Bobev. Together, they discuss the importance of wage equality and the challenges women face in the workforce. Shell emphasizes the need for transparency and organizational change to address pay gaps. T...

Tara Thurber sits down with Will Shu, CIO and Matthew Buehlmann, Director of Cybersecurity at Riverstrong, a company dedicated to delivering essential managed IT and cybersecurity services for small-mid-sized enterprises. Together, the group discusses the facts behind the global Microsoft shutdown in July and how companies can better manage and maintain their cybersecurity into the future. Top 5 C...

About Camille: With a Master’s degree in Psychological Counseling from Ana G. Méndez University in Puerto Rico, Camille’s academic foundation laid the groundwork for her impactful career. A true global explorer, Camille’s path was uniquely shaped by her experiences as a full-time missionary for over a decade, traversing continents and engaging with diverse cultures. Her academic pursuits reflect h...

Tara Thurber is joined by CEO & Founder of Rubelli Digital, Joseph Rubelli. Together, they discuss Joseph's professional background, his favorite marketing campaigns and his Top5 Reasons why Businesses Fail Relating to marketing ROI. Tune in today for amazing ideas that will shakeup your marketing strategies! Joseph Rubelli Bio:  Joseph Rubelli has spent his career building brands, helpin...

Karen Parisi, CMO at CentralReach, joined Tara Thurber to share her career growth, professional development and insights on women in leadership roles. Together, Karen and Tara delve into the Top5 Ways to Succeed as a Woman in Leadership. Top5 Ways to Succeed as a Woman in Leadership 1. Try Everything 2. Authenticity 3. Don’t Hesitate 4. Hire Smarter 5. Team Culture ABOUT KAREN: Karen Parisi is the...

Josh Tobiessen, founder of Shared Story Consulting and a New York Times "Critics Pick" playwright, sat down with Tara Thurber to share his experience and tips for developing a persuasive story. Together, Tara and Josh explore the importance of character development, overall objective and the details required to produce an effective story that urges readers to take action. Top5 Elements o...

Amirah Hussain, N.J. Chamber of Commerce Director of Government Relations & Chris Lowicki, Operations Coordinator join Tara Thurber to share their views on professional networking as a youth in business. Stop by their Young Professionals Networking Event hosted by DefinedTalent and sponsored by Withium on Thursday, May 9 from 6 - 8:30 PM at DefinedLogic 's Studio Red Bank (200 Monmouth St...

Over 80% of employers and employees believe creating a sense of community at work is important. What is an innovative community-building tool that works both virtually and in person? Brandon Wetzstein, Founder & Chief Team Builder at IN8 Create , joins Tara Thurber to share his Top5 Reasons LEGO® Builds Better Teams. IN8 Create leverages LEGO® Serious Play® to engage participants in sharing st...

Meet Andy Karuza, Marketing Lead at NachoNacho , a SaaS management and marketplace app helping companies find, vet and hire industry experts. Andy shares his Top 5 Ways to Market Your Business on a Budget with Tara Thurber as they discuss common challenges that businesses face today and how NachoNacho stays up-to-date on industry trends. Top 5 Ways to Market Your Business on a Budget  Partner led...

Top5 Reasons to Join Trusted Advisors Network LLC You’re in Business for Yourself not by Yourself Affiliate Success is Advisor Success Initial & Ongoing Training Power of the Network Customized Set of Tools

According to the CDC, 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. This week's guest, Christopher Myers , share his personal story with Tara Thurber and illustrates the importance of his platform - ReAbility. ReAbility is a service providing real-time information to individuals with disabilities -  parents, caregivers, case managers, etc. – to improve the quality of their li...

Alaura Lovelight, R&B Recording Artist and published writer/producer/host of 'The Alaura Show' on New Jersey Television joined Tara Thurber for this week's Top5 podcast.  Alaura shares her new e-book The Mindful Creative , her Mindful Creative Coaching Program and her Top5 Ways to Tap into Conscious Creativity. Tune in for a great, mind-opening conversation! Top5 Ways to Tap int...

Today we are hunting for elephants with The Purpose Hunter, Matthew Berrafato! Joining Tara for an amazing conversation, Matthew showcases his Top5 Ways to Find Your Purpose. Tune in as he asks important questions and answers we should all a ourselves as we find our true purpose. 1. Explore your gifts 2. What are you passionate about? 3. Determine who you can serve with your gifts and your passion...

In alignment with our 2024 intention-setting and personal growth goals, our Top5 podcast episode features powerhouse guest Bertha Robinson. As president of the NJ Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO), an affiliate of The Trusted Advisors Network and founder of Star One Professional Services, Bertha shares her professional journey with Tara Thurber as they eagerly set attainable intentions...

Currently, 63% of companies are investing or have plans to invest in AI solutions for talent acquisition problems.* As a response to this, Sean Wood, Founder of Human Pilots AI shares his Top5 Predictions for 2024 AI Recruiting with Tara Thurber. Together, they discuss AI's endless possibilities and inherent biases and the proper way to utilize ChatGPT for resume writing/editing. *Human Pilot...