The COMO Factor with Christine Strobush & Sonal Trivedi

Today, we're diving into a topic that's close to our hearts: embracing your uniqueness as a powerful driver of personal and professional transformation.  Embracing who you are truly is a game-changer.  When we dare to be authentically ourselves, we unlock a reservoir of creativity, resilience, and innovation that propels us toward our highest aspirations. Being one-of-a-kind isn't abou...

Are you ready to unlock your full potential? In this episode of The COMO Factor podcast, we'll dive deep into the world of mindset mastery . We'll explore how our thoughts shape our reality and equip you with powerful tools to challenge negative thinking and to cultivate a Meaningful Mindset . This is your chance to master your mindset and create the life you truly desire. We start by disc...

In this special episode, we share clips from an "Unlocking Growth: Business Transformation in the Age of Industry 5.0" - an interactive session with Utthunga, Christine Strobush, and Pavithran Ayyala, hosted on LinkedIn Live. Together, they shed light on topics like: Understanding BusinessTransformation in the Era of Industry 5.0 Recognizing Modernization's Role in People-centric Bus...

Today, we're delving into a topic that's essential for personal growth and success: taking ownership. Whether it's in our careers, relationships, or personal endeavors, embracing ownership can truly transform our lives. Overall, ownership involves both the rights and the obligations associated with having control or possession over something.  In the context of our discussion today and...

Did you know that employees are only productive 20% of the time according to Ann Latham, author of the bestselling book called The Power of Clarity. This is a staggering statistic and makes us wonder what people are doing with the other 80% of their time. If you are a business professional, leader, or aspiring leader, you won’t want to miss the nuggets of wisdom that we will share with you today o...

Calling all leaders, dreamers, and anyone who wants to win! The confetti has settled, but the Super Bowl's leadership lessons are just getting started. Whether your leadership sphere is professional, personal or both, these leadership gems will equip you to achieve your goals and score big wins in your own arena. So, grab your playbook, buckle up, and get ready to be inspired by the champions!...

Happy New Year! Can you believe that we are already starting another new year?  Some of you might be fist-pumping the air, ready to conquer your well-defined goals and objectives. Others may feel more like pulling the covers over your head. No matter where you stand on the hype meter, one thing's for sure: Transformation – be it personal or professional – is rarely a straight line. It's a...

Insights from our guest interviews from this year. In order of appearance: Maria Clara Mesa, Traci Gerth, Kathy Miller, Samantha Chiaverini, Caryn Fried, Maxime Gutman, Aimee Boots, Erica McCartney, Ali Mahlodji, Ara Grimaldo, Brent Kirby, Noel Ellison, Gerd Bommer, Tori Comeau, and Aileen Blachowski.  If you enjoy this content, please consider leaving our show a review on your favorite platform....

After over 15 years of strategic thought leadership, grassroots activism, and media engagement on conservative causes and education issues, Aileen now serves as a parent advocate with Texas Education 911 - a network of parents elevating the voices of Texas public school parents and advocating for legislative solutions that honor parental rights. Aileen Blachowski is a wife and a mother of six chil...

Tori Comeau has a full-circle transformation story that will touch the hearts of parents everywhere. Tori has been a Nurse Practitioner for 13 years, beginning her career in 2002 as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Tori enjoys working with newborns and supporting new mothers. She started Little Lambs Pediatric Consulting to help parents better understand their child's healthcare needs. In t...

Friends, can you believe that November is here? It’s one of our favorite months of the year for so many reasons. The weather has finally turned colder here in Texas and, of course, we get to celebrate the holidays soon! But with everything happening in the world today, many people may be struggling to find something positive to be thankful for.  In this episode, Jacob and Christine share a few tip...

Gerd Bommer was born in the charming and beautiful city of Salzburg, Austria. This dynamic leader's Transformation journey has taken him to multiple countries and provided him with one-of-a-kind experiences in both his personal and professional life. Having taken on leadership roles across the globe with numerous multinational companies, he is also currently serving as Visiting Professor with...

Noël Ellison is a global mobility tax consultant and partner at KPMG. She helps organizations manage the complex tax and business process issues that arise when sending employees on overseas assignments or when they travel to work outside their home jurisdiction. She also moonlights as a rockstar! To learn more about The COMO Group, visit our  ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Like the podcast? Please consider Li...

Brent is an innovative and encouraging business leader who is passionate about making an impact on the lives of the people around him. He is general counsel, Vice President, and an investment committee member with Urban Oil & Gas Group - a private equity backed energy company. He is part of a leadership team that has helped grow the company by over 500% in the last nine years. Brent is also an...

Ara Grimaldo is an education and community advocate. She believes that all youth deserve an equitable education and access to community resources in order to thrive. In her current role at After8toeducate, she works to support homeless youth reach their full potential. Ara has a bachelor’s degree in International Studies, Commerce Track and Spanish Concentration from Texas A&M University and a...

So far, we’ve covered a lot of ground in this Enneagram miniseries. Today, we are talking about the Head Triad, which includes Types 5, 6, and 7. We also have a special guest joining us. Her name is Liana Dobbs and she's a Type 6. As we’ve talked about before, each Enneagram type seeks to validate themself in different ways. Triads split the nine Enneagram types into three sections based on th...

So far, we’ve covered a lot of ground in this Enneagram miniseries. Today, we are talking about the Gut Triad, which includes Types 8, 9, and 1. As we’ve talked about before, each Enneagram type seeks to validate themself in different ways. Triads split the nine Enneagram types into three sections based on their underlying emotions and go-to decision-making style, specifically in times of stress....

So far, we’ve covered a lot of ground in this Enneagram miniseries. Today, we are talking about Triads, which we briefly touched on in our introductory episode. As we’ve talked about before, each Enneagram type seeks to validate themself in different ways. Triads split the nine Enneagram types into three sections based on their underlying emotions and go-to decision-making style, specifically in t...

In our first episode, we introduced some of the big ideas of the Enneagram. The Enneagram is mostly used for personal self-knowledge and personality development, offering a powerful tool for better understanding your core motivations and applying that knowledge to all areas of your life, including conflict resolution, team dynamics, leadership and emotional intelligence.  In the previous episodes,...

In our first episode, we introduced some of the big ideas of the Enneagram. The Enneagram is mostly used for personal self-knowledge and personality development, offering a powerful tool for better understanding your core motivations and applying that knowledge to all areas of your life, including conflict resolution, team dynamics, leadership and emotional intelligence.  In the previous episode,...

In this miniseries, we are exploring the Enneagram of Personality. In this episode, Christine and Jacob discuss how leaders can leverage Enneagram insights to better understand their team members and tailor their leadership approach accordingly. We share brief explanations of the leadership styles of each Enneagram type and in which situations they may be the right person to turn to. The Enneagram...

In this miniseries, we will explore the Enneagram of Personality. There are hundreds if not thousands of books and podcasts on the topic, so we thought we would focus on the Enneagram personalities in the workplace. Of course, if you’ve never heard about the Enneagram or don’t know much about it, then you’re in the right place. In this episode, we will share a brief overview of the Enneagram to pr...

Ali Mahlodji is a multi-award-winning international entrepreneur, trend expert for work, education and society, and acts as a mediator between worlds. Born in Persia, he grew up in a refugee home, started his career as a stuttering school dropout and still became a top manager before dedicating himself to the meaning of life after a burnout and becoming a teacher. This also gave rise to his drive...

Erica McCartney is a high performance leader who spent nearly twenty years in the mortgage industry building sales channels. Today, she is the co-founder of KidRandomz.com, an online marketplace designed to give busy parents instant access to kid-friendly activities, events and resources found in their area. Erica is also a member of KPMG's Executive Women in Leadership. Connect with Erica on...

Aimee Boots has spent the last two decades of her life serving children. Aimee earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Service & Administration, magna cum laude from West Texas A&M university. She has served as a global missionary to impoverished communities and schools in Africa, Mexico, and Central America. She served as an intern for the Texas Senate in the 82nd Legislative Session. Aime...