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Teens and young adults have many challenges in this world. They are starting things like high school, college, and their first real job. The stress of peer pressure alone can be enough to make some crumble. Add a cancer diagnosis and this group can often find themselves isolated and unsure of where to turn. 13thirty Cancer Connect is unlike most cancer support organizations. They concentrate effor...

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! This week's episode of That Sounds Terrific focuses on the terrific work of Karisa Rountree and the non-profit Scoops and Scripture. Karisa and her amazing volunteers go into the community to build relationships through ice cream socials and the sharing of the gospel. They bring smiles to children and adults alike. It is all about supporting...

Sonya Ward is a Hero. As with most true heroes, she is humble and always gives credit to others. Join us for a very special episode of That Sounds Terrific, a joint in-person recorded podcast with Chris Jones of the Bow Knows VO where we focus on some true American heroes. Sonya Ward's Non-Profit Ibi Semper Training helps our Veterans and First Responders with their PTSD. She improves their lives...

Nikki Murphy had a stormy childhood textured with both joy and great difficulties and loss. Through the changing winds, she developed the inner strength to persevere and invite us all on an enthralling tour through her "Home for Hurricanes". We explore powerful poetry and inspirational thoughts and experience a hard-fought journey that will have us discovering ways to find healing, love, and...

Healthcare is an important business. As a customer, you are looking for a great doctor. Doctors spent their time in college doing everything they could to become terrific doctors. There wasn’t a lot of time leftover dedicated on how to run a practice. And now that they are running their own practice the last thing you want is them trying to juggle the business end themselves. That is where Melissa...

Join us for a very special episode of "That Sounds Terrific" as we interview our first International Guest. We travel across the Atlantic to speak with David Simmonds, Chairman of HCM Metrics. David gives us a great insight into a new International Metric out of Geneva, Switzerland called ISO 30414. ISO 30414 allows us now to measure the ROI of Human Resources. Traditionally Human Resources has be...

We have all heard about Nature versus Nurture. But how much of nature or events during pregnancy and childbirth really affect the behavior of your child. This week's terrific guest is Kristan Wesidack of BehaviorWorx of Southwestern PA and she is here to help us get a better understanding of the holistic approach to working with children and the behaviors that started from the way they came into t...

Everyone is creative. Not everyone gets to be creative every day. However, Beth Slazak gets to be creative any time she wants. In fact, finding a creative approach to everything she does is not only encouraged but it's also a necessity. Beth and the team at the Creative Education Foundation help others in the community excel at Creative Problem Solving. They teach you how to use the Creative Probl...

In this episode of TST, we talk to Jim Johnson, a high school basketball coach with experience in winless seasons, multiple championship teams, and some of his players that have made it to the NBA. Every game has historical moments where a player or players are so in the zone that they perform amazing feats. Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger's sack for Notre Dame, Team USA Hockey winning Olympic Gold in 198...

Ashley Fico joins us in this episode with a new innovative take on the escape room. The InnoQuests mobile app takes you and your fellow adventurers on a choose-your-own-adventure experience in your hometown. Solve puzzles from location to location and rediscover your city like you never have before. Join our terrific guest as we learn more about this hybrid virtual escape room experience.  Ab...

In this episode of That Sounds Terrific we speak to Mike Anderson of G.R.O.W. Buffalo which supports small businesses and sales professionals. Starting during the Corona Pandemic this organization is continuing to pave the way for unprecedented growth in area businesses through networking, training, and other support. Join us to learn how G.R.O.W. Buffalo is making a positive impact in the WNY are...

The perceptions of culture and their impacts on the learning process in our community are lacking. Students are not adequately taught the importance of intercultural competencies and cross-cultural communication. Dr. Rhianna Rogers launched the Buffalo Project to analyze where we are, where we are going, and to address these issues.  In this episode of TST learn more about how cultural unders...

All relationships are built on trust. When you lose it, trust is so hard to gain back. Sometimes couples seek out a professional to help you rebuild what they lost. But, who do you go to when your company has trust issues? The person you seek is Bob Whipple. If you want to grow amazing leaders and mold your company culture back into a thriving work environment you look no further than the Trust Am...

Overnighting at camp is an opportunity for kids to be kids. For many, it is viewed as a necessary right of passage but what happens when your child has cancer and needs to be in a hospital or have treatments on a regular basis? These children also have weakened or compromised immune systems and often have to miss out on a lot of things. These children need a came to come to and Camp Ta-Kum-Ta in S...

For change to happen one must establish goals, deliver them in clear communication,  and often they need to collaborate with and create strong partnerships to achieve a mission. Movements for change are often is sparked by a moment in history that defines us. Dina Johnson has answered a calling. In response to questions from her own teenage children about George Floyd, Dina made a conscious e...

Have you ever been in pain? Everyone has experienced some sort of pain but what if that pain never went away? How do you manage pain like that? Arthritis affects 1-4 adults and what's worse is it is not just limited to older people, children suffer from it as well. It also never goes away and could get worse with time. This week on TST we hear from Nancy Sorbella at the Arthritis Foundation where...

Household cleaners are dangerous. A child accidentally ingesting them could prove to be fatal. What if I could introduce you to someone that could help you eliminate that threat from your home? What if that person can help save your family from many harmful products? Meet, Stacy Gulick. She has been known to ingest a cleaner or two...wait...WHAT?!? They definitely don't taste terrific but Stacy ha...

Focus my young padawans. Networking...hard it is. Opening your meeting with a sales pitch is the path to the dark side … the sales pitch leads to anger … anger leads to hate … hate leads to suffering sales margins. A true networker that wants to make the sale of a lifetime will give more than they take. What better person to explain this than the Obi-Wan Kenobi of Networking Christine Smith of rip...

Have you ever ordered in a restaurant and while you are waiting you see someone else get their food. That looks so good! Why didn't I order that? What if you could find the perfect meal just by viewing photos on your phone? Are you hungry yet? You'll want to swipe right for this TST episode. Join host Nick Koziol and explore the career journey of Dan Abbotoy. No journey is without its twists, turn...

Robert Durante, is an Executive Coach, Career Mentor, and storyteller. He facilitates a unique Career Support group that focuses on individual empowerment and leadership development for executives. One of the many things he helps people to develop is their story>  He trims that old-school elevator pitch from 60 plus seconds down to 15. A direct example of this describing Bob would be "I am...

We return to the subject of our first episode!  Dr. Bernadette Clabeaux is a professional educator, wildlife rehabilitator (total superhero) who started the non-profit WNY Raptor and Wildlife Care, Inc. She needs your help to continue her calling.  Join host, Nick Koziol, as he revisits this important topic and learns the ways that you can make an immediate impact on the lives of injured...

The War on Talent is real. Covid in a lot of ways has defined new battle lines. Kevyn Rustici and ADP are in the middle of leading a movement to change how companies view talent from recruitment through professional development. Through networking, dedication, and careful planning Kevyn is partnering with other leaders to pave the way to educate others about new ways to utilize talent in the...

You have been injured in an accident or tragedy and are trying to get better. What's worse is you are in no condition to go back to work in the foreseeable future. You are battling insurance companies and are in the middle of a personal injury lawsuit in an attempt to get your life back. Meanwhile, the bills are piling up and you need assistance to hold you over while...

Have you ever made a bet? Do you frequently visit casinos or go online to gamble? Are you a gamer that spends money on in-game features for a chance to win rare gear, consumables, or specialty items? Have you ever spent hours of time in Grand Theft Auto's in-game virtual casino? When you cut back time in these activities do you find yourself irritable or anxious? Are you going back in just on...

Tracy Timm was on an amazing course for a dream career. She graduated with a degree from Yale and secured a great job on Wall Street. Many would see her success and think that her life was on an amazing path. There was a problem...she was miserable. Learn how Tracy set out on a new adventure paving a road to happiness where she helps others get their dream jobs. That Sounds Terrific Podcast: Host...