LifeBlood

LifeBlood: We talked about exit planning for businesses, how to ensure value in your company, determining what you’ll do post-sale, and why not having a plan is still a plan, with John Ovrom, entrepreneur, Founder and President of Exit Consulting Group.   Listen to learn the best time to be considering this type of planning! You can learn more about John at ExitConsultingGroup.com , Facebook , Twi...

LifeBlood: We talked about long term relationships, how best manage and set expectations, how to ensure you share common values, how to deal with red flags, and why you get what you tolerate with Dr. Kathrine Bejanyan, therapist, and dating and relationship consultant.   Listen to learn how to get the info you need without feeling like you’re interrogating your date! You can learn more about Kathr...

LifeBlood: We talked about creating a culture of trust in your workplace, how to have an environment where people are comfortable expressing their honest thoughts and opinions without fear, how to develop psychology cal safety in a company, and the business case for doing it, with Stephan Wiedner, CEO of Noomii and Zarango, and psychological safety trainer.   Listen to learn why thinking about how...

LifeBlood: We talked about financial wellness, the challenges facing American workers, the cost to companies of poor financial health, and what companies can do to help, with Ericka Young, speaker, author, equity educator and podcast host.   Listen to learn about the business case for financial wellness as an employee benefit! You can learn more about Ericka at TailorMadeBudgets.com , Twitter , In...

LifeBlood: We talked about compassionate inclusion, embracing a beginner’s mindset, questioning what you know and what you think, bringing everyone in your organization along, and how to create an inclusive workplace, with Jorge Quezada, Chief Inclusionist with Granite Construction and host of the Construction DEI Talks podcast.  Listen to learn the difference between compassion and empathy! You c...

LifeBlood: We talked about the way forward and how to get past the many problems were facing, how and why we’ve found ourselves in this predicament, how history repeats itself, and how to think about the problem, with Dr. Andy Schmookler, author, columnist, speaker, and thought leader.   Listen to learn about what can be done to move through this difficult time in our history! You can learn more a...

LifeBlood: We talked about long term care planning, the important variables to consider, when you should be thinking about it, who to involve in the process, and what to pay close attention to, with Kelly Augspurger, Long Term Care Insurance Specialist and CoFounder of Steadfast Insurance.   Listen to learn how to pay for long term care! You can learn more about Kelly at SteadFastAgents.com , Face...

On this edition of the Book Club, Stefan Falk talks about his newest book, “Intrinsic Motivation: Learn to Love Your Work and Succeed Like Never Before.” Stefan is an internationally recognized executive coach and human performance expert. Get your copy of Intrinsic Motivation HERE You can learn more about Stefan at LearnToLoveYourWork.com and LinkedIn . You can learn more about us at LifeBlood. L...

LifeBlood: We talked about incorporating ancient wisdom into modern living to be happier and healthier, how to find harmony in our lives, the role Feng Shui can play in that process, and how to get started, with Patsy Balacchi, Feng Shui expert and Founder of Zenotica.   Listen to learn what to do when you’re feeling vulnerable or constrained! You can learn more about Patsy at Zenotica.com , Faceb...

LifeBlood: We talked about the importance of high standards, dealing with uncertainty and disruption, professional ethics and standards, and building culture through consistent action, with Eric Miller, CoOwner of PADT, Engineer, 3D Printer, Speaker, Podcaster, and angel investor.   Listen to learn how to how to foster community! You can learn more about Eric at PADTInc.com , Facebook , Twitter an...

LifeBlood: We talked about the power of sensitivity, what it means to be a sensitive person, how many of us are, the pros and cons of the trait, and how and why to remove the stigma surrounding it, with Andre Sólo, CoFounder of Sensitive Refuge, and author of Sensitive! Listen to learn how to cultivate your sensitive side! You can learn more about Andre at SensitiveRefuge.com , Facebook , Twitter...

LifeBlood: We talked about how to answer the question, “What do you want,” why it’s important to consistently revisit it, how to engage in brutal focus and the value of doing so, and the right questions to ask, with Carla Fowler, MD, PhD, Founder and Managing Director of Thaxa executive coaching.   Listen to learn a process for getting clear on the answer to this important question! You can learn...

LifeBlood: We talked about captive insurance companies, what they are, how they work, why companies start them, and who it makes sense for, with Jarid Beck, CoFounder and Managing Director of Risk Management Advisors.   Listen to learn about the process for starting a captive insurance company! You can learn more about Jarid at RiskMgmtAdvisors.com , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and LinkedIn . Tha...

LifeBlood: We talked about innovating healthcare training, meeting the need for additional training opportunities, why the problem exists, how technology is helping, and what the future could hold, with Kyle Swinsky, CEO of AMOpportunities, an org changing the way medical professionals are trained.  Listen to learn the types of doctors we need the most! You can learn more about Kyle at AMOpportuni...

LifeBlood: We talked about developing your people strategy as an entrepreneur, what employees need to be successful, what leaders need to do at each stage of growth, and how to get started with Raul Hernandez Ochoa, entrepreneur, coach, author and podcaster.  Listen to learn how to deal with blind spots and insecurities as a business owner! You can learn more about Raul at DoGoodWork.io , Facebook...

LifeBlood: We talked about how to tell your story, the power of being intentional with storytelling, how to use narrative to teach, lead, and inspire, and the three part framework for a great story, with Mark Carpenter, serial storyteller, speaker, consultant, and author.  Listen to learn how our mistakes can become some of our best stories! You can learn more about Mark at Master-Storytelling.com...

LifeBlood: We talked about mindful leadership, the impact mindfulness and meditation can have on us as individuals as well as our families and communities, the business case for mindfulness, and how to get started with Dr. Eric Holsapple, Founder of Living in the Gap, coach, speaker, and author.  Listen to learn why business is alchemy! You can learn more about Eric at LivingInTheGap.org , Faceboo...

LifeBlood: We talked about how to tell your story, the power of narrative, how to authentically and effectively connect with people to get your message across, and how to get better at doing it, with Donna Griffit, Corporate Storyteller and pitch alchemist for startups.    Listen to learn the four act structure for telling a great story! You can learn more about Donna at DonnaGriffit.com , Faceboo...

LifeBlood: We talked about how words are magic, why you have to have the right language to be effective in sales, how to develop confidence when making telephone calls, the percentages of people who answer their phones, and how to be successful calling, with Gail Goodman, the phone teacher, helping financial advisors schedule appointment with new prospects.  Listen to learn why call reluctance is...

LifeBlood: We talked about the importance of connecting with nature, replicating the experience virtually, incorporating sound, imagery and vibe, the health benefits we get from doing it, and how to take part, with Joshua Sam Miller, Founder of Embodied Sounds, a Director, Producer, and Composer.  Listen to learn you should work to become more inspired and connected! You can learn more about Joshu...

LifeBlood: We talked about the value of humble leadership, what it takes to get teams unstuck, how to foster productive dialogue and get consensus, and how to get started, with Jack McGuinness, CoFounder of Relationship Impact, consultant and author.  Listen to learn why focusing on development is far superior to training! You can learn more about Jack at Relationship-Impact.com , Facebook , Twitt...

LifeBlood: We talked about cultivating your relationship with yourself, why it’s essential work to engage in, how to generate your own reality, your impact on others, and how to get started, with Tracy Litt, success mentor for women leaders, CEO of the Litt Factor, Speaker, author, and coach.  Listen to learn why giving yourself grace is so important! You can learn more about Tracy at TheLittFacto...

LifeBlood: We talked about HR best practices for small businesses, treating humans as the most valuable resources, how orgs can actually live their values instead of just talking about it, and how to get started, with LeiLani Quiray, Founder and CEO of Be the Change HR! Listen to learn how to balance compliance and strategy priorities! You can learn more about LeiLani at BeTheChangeHR.org , Facebo...

LifeBlood: We talked about how to get referrals, how technology has changed this process, how to build a referral-based business, why it’s ok to ask for help, and how to do it, with Bill Cates, the Referral Coach, client acquisition expert, hall of fame speaker, and best-selling author.  Listen to learn what it means and takes to be referable! You can learn more about Bill at ReferralCoach.com , F...

Happy Valentine's Day! George talks about what love truly is, how money ties into it, what too many of us are concerned with, and how to show up for yourself and others!  Get your copy of George’s book, Be Your Own CFO: A Businesslike Approach to Your Personal Finances here: https://amzn.to/3l4eOkv Find the free Goals, Values, and Get Out of Debt courses at  https://moneyalignmentacademy.com/ondem...