Talent Empowerment with Tom Finn

[You can listen to the full episode on Thursday, June 8th]Struggling to communicate? Brenden Kumarasamy is a public speaking coach and the founder of MasterTalk. This week, Brenden shares his tips on how to take your communication skills to the next level, what helped him become a better communicator, and the importance of developing confidence when speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

This week, Mike Kaeding, the CEO of Norhart, shares his tips for building a successful company, including having the right mindset, accepting negative feedback, and being willing to work through tough times. He also shares his key principles for consistent results, including hiring amazing people, supporting them, and getting the heck out of their way. Talking Points: {02:30} How does a good cultu...

[You can listen to the full episode on Thursday, June 1st]This week, Mike Kaeding, the CEO of Norhart, shares his tips for building a successful company, including having the right mindset, accepting negative feedback, and being willing to work through tough times. He also shares his key principles for consistent results, including hiring amazing people, supporting them, and getting the heck out o...

In this episode, we are joined by Paul Teasdale, a performance expert. Paul uses his experiences from Formula 1 to coach business leaders to improve the performance of their teams. Paul explains how to create a winning culture, find the leaders in your team, and manage imposter syndrome. Talking Points: {06:47} How to improve performance in your team.{13:28} Authenticity always wins the day.{15:32...

[You can listen to the full episode on Thursday, May 25th]This week we are joined by Paul Teasdale, a performance expert. Paul uses his experiences from Formula 1 to coach business leaders to improve the performance of their teams. Paul explains how to create a winning culture, find the leaders in your team, and manage imposter syndrome.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Glenn Gardone, a 30-year veteran of the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry, is a proven growth strategist. Glenn is the President of Red Chocolate and shares his experience in finding his purpose, building a culture, and bringing a European chocolate company to the US. Glenn explains the importance of creating value for customers and building a culture. He also shares his personal advice for entrepr...

[You can listen to the full episode on Thursday, May 18th] Glenn Gardone, a 30-year veteran of the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry, is a proven growth strategist. Glenn is the President of Red Chocolate and shares his experience in finding his purpose, building a culture, and bringing a European chocolate company to the US. Glenn explains the importance of creating value for customers and buildin...

Jimmy Burroughes is a successful high-performance culture consultant who has visited 69 countries and lived in 12 of them. His life was not always this adventurous. It wasn’t until he suffered burnout in 2017 that he quit the corporate world to create a life by design where he can work from anywhere and live the life he wanted. Jimmy shares his tips for businesses to make sure their company has a...

[Listen to the full episode tomorrow]Jimmy Burroughes is a successful high-performance culture consultant who has visited 69 countries and lived in 12 of them. His life was not always this adventurous. It wasn’t until he suffered burnout in 2017 that he quit the corporate world to create a life by design where he can work from anywhere and live the life he wanted. Jimmy shares his tips for busines...

Fitz Koehler is a professional race announcer and a fitness expert. She shares her frustration with the fitness industry, and her passion to help people through the only thing that works; moving your body, watching what you put in your mouth, getting quality sleep, and removing the cranky people. Fitz survived a hard battle with cancer, and she explains how preparing her body before cancer helped...

Fitz Koehler is a professional race announcer and a fitness expert. She shares her frustration with the fitness industry, and her passion to help people through the only thing that works; moving your body, watching what you put in your mouth, getting quality sleep, and removing the cranky people. Fitz survived a hard battle with cancer, and she explains how preparing her body before cancer helped...

PK Kriha is an employee benefits consultant with Marsh McLennan Agency. She works with employers to guide them on their total reward strategy, which means all of their group employee benefits, health insurance, dental life, disability, and everything in between. PK joins us today to share her expertise in well-being and wellness programs. PK shares the knowledge she has learned from her 20-year ca...

PK Kriha is an employee benefits consultant with Marsh McLennan Agency. She works with employers to guide them on their total reward strategy, which means all of their group employee benefits, health insurance, dental life, disability, and everything in between. PK joins us today to share her expertise in well-being and wellness programs. PK shares the knowledge she has learned from her 20-year ca...

Tom Jacobs is a master sales and public speaking Guru who has been an entrepreneur for 30 years. He joins the podcast today to share his stories of starting his own DJ business at 16 years old, before buying a gym in Houston, and then selling it. Tom was failing in the business because he couldn't sell, but after hiring a business coach to help him navigate the small business world, he learned how...

Tom Jacobs is a master sales and public speaking Guru who has been an entrepreneur for 30 years. He joins the podcast today to share his stories of starting his own DJ business at 16 years old, before buying a gym in Houston, and then selling it. Tom was failing in the business because he couldn't sell, but after hiring a business coach to help him navigate the small business world, he learned how...

Michelle Hoffmann is an international bestselling author of three books, Life Worth Living, the new management blueprint, and Find Love Now. She shares her story of how she pulled herself up out of the ashes of grief after the loss of her husband and how she supported a friend through her husband’s death. She was inspired by Guy Kawasaki, the branding guru, to write a book. Michelle helps people f...

Michelle Hoffmann is an international bestselling author of three books, Life Worth Living, the new management blueprint, and Find Love Now. She shares her story of how she pulled herself up out of the ashes of grief after the loss of her husband and how she supported a friend through her husband’s death. She was inspired by Guy Kawasaki, the branding guru, to write a book. Michelle helps people f...

Joe Balestrino has over 20 years of expertise in Internet marketing. He specializes in digital marketing, SEO, and pay-per-click advertising. Joe explains how Google AdWords has evolved dramatically over the previous 20 years. He offers advice for individuals on a tight budget and discusses the difference between internet marketing advertising and how to ensure your landing page is effective. Talk...

Joe Balestrino has over 20 years of expertise in Internet marketing. He specializes in digital marketing, SEO, and pay-per-click advertising. Joe explains how Google AdWords has evolved dramatically over the previous 20 years. He offers advice for individuals on a tight budget and discusses the difference between internet marketing advertising and how to ensure your landing page is effective. {You...

Mac McNeil is an accomplished leader with a diverse background in military, intelligence, business, and financial management. He joined the army at 17 and quickly rose through the ranks. He's held key Positions at some prestigious financial institutions, including Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase. His transition from the military to the business world was difficult but taught him about the spir...

Mac McNeil is an accomplished leader with a diverse background in military, intelligence, business, and financial management. He joined the army at 17 and quickly rose through the ranks. He's held key Positions at some prestigious financial institutions, including Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase. His transition from the military to the business world was difficult but taught him about the spir...

Annabelle Baltierra is the senior director of HR for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Annabelle explains how the Catholic Church is a business. Annabelle shares the ups and downs of HR in a Catholic Church. You don't have to be Catholic to work for the archdiocese. Annabelle explains why she loves being able to bring her faith to the job, and how faith impacts the work culture. Talking Points: {01:...

Annabelle Baltierra is the senior director of HR for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Annabelle explains how the Catholic Church is a business. Annabelle shares the ups and downs of HR in a Catholic Church. You don't have to be Catholic to work for the archdiocese. Annabelle explains why she loves being able to bring her faith to the job, and how faith impacts the work culture.{You can hear the ful...

Alex Sezer is on a mission to help as many organizations as possible grow in passion and in production. Alex has been building bridges of commonality that cross-industry, economic, racial, and religious barriers. His goal is to help organizations bridge the gap between the visionary and the team performing the vision. Alex’s Biblical training has equipped him to see business in a unique way. Talki...

Alex Sezer is on a mission to help as many organizations as possible grow in passion and in production. Alex has been building bridges of commonality that cross-industry, economic, racial, and religious barriers. His goal is to help organizations bridge the gap between the visionary and the team performing the vision. Alex’s Biblical training has equipped him to see business in a unique way. {You...