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The Forefront Podcast takes gives you an inside look at the lives and work of participants from Forefront - the premiere leadership development program for the next generation of coaches and leadership development professionals. Listen to their stories, backgrounds, advice, and experiences to gain a deeper understanding of what they do and the impact of this organization.

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June 6, 2024Episode 627 min

Strategic Impact and Work-Life Integration with Dr. Tiana Rogers

In this episode of the Forefront podcast, Dr. Tiana Rogers discusses strategic impact, data-driven solutions, and work-life integration. Dr. Rogers shares her approach to creating and measuring strategic impact through clarity, alignment, and sustainability, emphasizing the importance of both qualitative and quantitative data. Dr. Rogers also talks about her personal journey towards work-life integration, particularly after a breast cancer diagnosis, advocating for balance and health in professional environments. Lastly, she reflects on her experience with Forefront.About Dr. Tiana Rogers:Dr. Tiana Rogers (she/her) is a serial entrepreneur, transformational coach, and applied social impact researcher; PhD–not MD, so she prescribes perspective not prescriptions. Dr. Rogers currently serves as Senior Director of Impact Strategy at the Sorenson Impact Center, located within the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. Her career has centered on helping large- and small-scale public and private entities use data to address and solve difficult social problems. Dr. Rogers is also co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of BLK Haven, an online mental health platform connecting Black people to Black clinicians. Dr. Rogers is deeply passionate about making an impact and empowering underrepresented people in entrepreneurship, mental health, and wellness.Connect with Dr. Tiana Rogers:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnrogersphd/https://blkhaven.com/Check out Forefront:https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/LinkedIn: Forefront PageConnect with host, Tina Parker:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine

February 23, 2024Episode 532 min

Leadership Insights: Navigating Change and Inclusion with Matthew Beckford and Devin McElhenny

Devin McElhenny and Matthew Beckford dive into the nuances of leadership in today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape. They discuss emerging trends such as leveraging technology for learning and development, investing in manager training, and embracing micro-learning approaches. Through engaging conversations and real-life anecdotes, they provide valuable perspectives for leaders seeking to drive positive change and foster inclusive environments in their organizations.About Matthew Beckford:Matthew has worked as a consultant, advisor and coach both in house and in consulting across the fields of Talent and Leadership Development, Diversity and Inclusion and Organisational Development. Coaching, for Matthew is a co-created process, he works with the aim of getting clear on priorities and then accelerating their progress towards their goals. Coaching is all about helping you manage your attention, to be aware of the beliefs and behaviours which distract you, what stories and narratives you have which get in the way of making the progress you want to make with your work and life. Its about exploring the system in which you are operating in and understanding where you have power and where you do not. Coaching is NOT about you getting the 'right' answers from someone else, this process is about you recognising what you do already deeply know and having the courage and support to act in ways that will serve where you want to be in the future. At times this can make the process uncomfortable, difficult and confrontational. It can also make the process fun, insightful and enriching. All of these things can be equally true. Coaching is a process to support you in living up to your potential.Matthew is an active member of the UK’s Leadership and Talent club and wasfeaturedon a panel hosted by Transcend International on Diversity and Inclusion in Coaching in Aug 2022.About Devin McElhenny:Devin started her career as a buyer at J.Crew, channeling her ability to bring order to chaos and her love of self-expression through fashion. Driven by her passion for understanding human behavior, she made a career pivot and got her master’s degree in Applied Psychology at NYU. It was during her time at NYU that a fire was lit within her as she learned about the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Devin became fascinated by how intentionally creating inclusive environments & equitable programs can unlock innovation and drive meaningful change. Devin found her way from fashion to the world of indoor farming, where she discovered the right blend of innovation, sustainability, and community impact. Today, she leads the charge in DEI and Learning & Development at Bowery Farming. Bowery’s mission is to revolutionize the way we grow and distribute food, ensuring that fresh, healthy produce is accessible to all while reducing our environmental footprint. Devin has witnessed the real impact that equitable programs and leadership development can have on a person’s life. Seeing individuals flourish, teams thrive, and organizations reach new heights is what energizes Devin the most.Connect with Matthew Beckford:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-beckford/Connect with Devin McElhenny:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-mcelhenny-b3ab5a14/Check out Forefront:https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/LinkedIn: Forefront PageConnect with host, Tina Parker:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine

February 23, 2024Episode 422 min

Expanding Horizons: Coaching Across Cultures and Professions with Eliana García and Roman Zakovsky

Eliana García and Roman Zakovsky share their personal and professional journeys, experiences in the Forefront coaching program, and future aspirations. The conversation highlights the transformative impact of coaching, the supportive community of Forefront, and the exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth in the coaching industry.About Eliana García:Eliana is an executive and patients coach with an extensive background in finance. She became a coach after surviving leukemia (at the age of 31) when her main motivation pivoted towards helping people reach their goals in the personal field and corporate world. Among her interests are performance, team dynamics, well-being, and career and personal development.She is from Vigo, a coastal city at the north of Spain. She is 42 years old. She is married to Diego and has two sisters. She got a bone-marrow transplant from her youngest sister in 2012 and she has a chronic condition of graft-versus-host disease. Last February 2023, she celebrated her 7th anniversary since she successfully went back to work, after a 4-year leave. She currently combines her job responsibilities with her growing coaching activity and projects, her weekly treatments and her passion for her friends and family.About Roman Zakovsky:Roman Zakovsky is a trained lawyer and started his career within Allen & Overy Prague in the ICM/Banking practice. Later on, he moved to London to start working for a Czech company LASVIT which has 10 offices around the globe. As all of the international offices are focused on sales of the projects his daily bread and butter was approaching potential clients, improving the relationships with the current ones. After seven years in London he became Managing Director of that office, and went on secondments in Dubai and Singapore along the way.Now, he is back in Prague and joined a small business of his mum's (she is Internationally recognised Coach with more than 20 years experience). For the past two years he has been working mainly with international law firms and other high-end consultancy firms such as Deloitte, doing workshops, one-to-one coaching sessions and consulting on business development matters.Connect with Eliana García:https://soulreconnect.org/en/home/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliana-garc%C3%ADa-alonso-lamberti/Connect with Roman Zakovsky:https://vdstraining.com/en/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanzakovsky/Check out Forefront:https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/LinkedIn: Forefront PageConnect with host, Jesse Janelle:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesjanelle/

February 23, 2024Episode 333 min

Leading Teams: From the Field to the Stage with Tiffany Chang and André Chapman Jr.

Tiffany Chang and André Chapman Jr. delve deep into the intricacies of high performance and fulfillment within different domains, drawing parallels between their experiences in music and athletics. Throughout the discussion, they underscore the role of curiosity in driving innovation and growth, both internally and externally. They explore how challenging beliefs, reframing mindsets, and fostering self-awareness are pivotal in unlocking individual and collective potential across diverse fields and industries.About Tiffany Chang:Taiwanese-American conductor Tiffany Chang helps musicians feel valued, seen and fulfilled, and guides arts leaders to do so too for their organizations.Tiffany has been recognized internationally with awards from the Solti Foundation U.S., The American Prize, OPERA America, and the LIT Talent Awards. Her recent work includes conducting debuts at Minnesota Opera, Portland Opera, and Opera Columbus, and a residency at Washington National Opera.Tiffany authors a leadership blog called Conductor as CEO, sharing how ideas from other industries can apply to arts leaders. Her "refreshing and thoughtful" leadership led to contributions for Routledge Press, Notes from the Podium, PM World Journal, VoyageKC, and guest interviews on various podcasts. She is also a graduate of the altMBA program and continues to learn within leadership communities across multiple industries.Having first began her career as a professor, Tiffany served on the faculty at Oberlin Conservatory, Berklee College of Music, Boston University, and Baldwin Wallace Conservatory.About André Chapman Jr.:André Chapman Jr. was born and raised in San Jose, CA. He grew up playing multiple sports, but ultimately fell in love with Track and Field. This love granted him the opportunity to compete on the Varsity Track and Field Team at UCLA as well as post-collegiately with the hopes of running in the Tokyo Olympics. Though this dream did not come to fruition, his experiences along this journey galvanized his passion for the coaching and leadership arena.This then led to UC Berkeley, where he received his masters degree from Goldman School of Public Policy and his coaching certificate from the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute. André currently works at Cisco as an Executive Measurement & Insights Consultant and have a strong interest in coaching, speaking, and talent development. Connect with Tiffany Chang:tiffanychang.netBlog: conductorasceo.com Connect with André Chapman Jr.:andrechapmanjr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrechapmanjr/Check out Forefront:https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/LinkedIn: Forefront PageConnect with host, Tina Parker:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine

February 23, 2024Episode 242 min

Building Healthy Teams: The Key to Sustainable High Performance with Shiyen Shu and Rayshawn Whitford

Shiyen Shu and Rayshawn Whitford delve into the intricacies of team health and its crucial role in fostering sustainable high performance within organizations. As organizations navigate the complexities of modern work environments, prioritizing team health emerges as a critical imperative for sustainable success. By fostering cultures of trust, investing in leadership development, and creating spaces for meaningful dialogue, leaders can pave the way for transformative change in 2024 and beyond.About Shiyen Shu:Shiyen is a Certified Executive Coach, passionately committed to helping create better leaders. She holds many qualifications including a Certified Executive Coach, Certified Visionary Leadership Coach, Certified LEADS Coach & Facilitator, Certified Hogan Coach, Certified Yoga Teacher, and blends her diverse expertise to help leaders overcome their limiting beliefs and behaviours to achieve greater success.She is the host and curator of “Lessons in Leadership and Life”, the first of its kind podcast that features candid conversations with top leaders in healthcare. She is a professional speaker and facilitator, having shared the stage with the iconic leader Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.She previously co-founded a holistic wellness organization and has trained, coached, and mentored top clinicians and leaders. She is a life-long learner, an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Toronto and serves as President-Elect on the Board of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists.About Rayshawn Whitford:Rayshawn Whitford is the Founder and Executive Director of Teaming for Tomorrow, an advisory firm for organizations and leaders who want to lower the average time to conflict resolution within their organizations, empower those closest to a problem to co-create sustainable solutions for it, and ensure team members are agents of change instead of being acted upon.Rayshawn is a seasoned coach, trusted advisor, and organizational behavior nerd. His expertise and perspective comes from a range of professional experiences across the private, public and social sectors and the connections he maintains with clients and former colleagues across the globe.Connect with Shiyen Shu:https://shiyenshu.com/Connect with Rayshawn Whitford:https://www.teaming4tomorrow.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayshawn-whitford/Check out Forefront:https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/LinkedIn: Forefront PageConnect with host, Jesse Janelle:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesjanelle/

February 23, 2024Episode 138 min

Unveiling Purpose: Journeys of Heart-Centered Leadership with Marie Reig Florensa and Sonja Foss

Marie Reig Florensa and Sonja Foss redefine leadership as a fusion of authenticity, purpose, and human connection, challenging listeners to cultivate environments that nurture individual growth and collective well-being. Their insights offer a profound paradigm shift, emphasizing the transformative power of leading from the heart.About Marie Reig Florensa:Marie Reig Florensa is a Humanist, Executive Coach, and Heart-Based Leadership Expert exploring the crossroads of human values, leadership, and creativity. Nowadays she is on a global discovery quest to better understand and communicate what it truly means to Lead from the Heart, beyond assumptions and stereotypes.Marie supports creative leaders, teams, and organizations to fast-track their leadership development unlocking their “best self”, this is the one in alignment with their values and soul purpose for positive social impact. She does so by means of tailor-made playful & artistry-based strategies that enable unleashing genuine human connection, igniting creative genius, and awakening self-generative learning. Her heart-based creative leadership coaching methodology is supported by expert practitioners' work, contemporary academic and scientific research, and ancient cross-cultural indigenous and spiritual wisdom.Marie has more than 20 years of experience working in the creative industries, in mainstream and unconventional projects, teams, and organizations. Her mission is to catalyze human flourishing demonstrating that every small gesture is a weapon of mass construction and our life our most precious work of art.About Sonja Foss:As a lifelong student, teacher & mentor in the fields of psychology, community planning, strategic public policy & conscious leadership skills, Sonja's coaching has reached a level of mastery based on authentic, trustworthy & safe containers for leaders to release negative thoughts & emotions and develop a mindset of mastery to effectively & clearly lead a more engaged population & team. Her proprietary coaching methodology "Instant Emotional Release Method"TM currently has a 100% success rate. It helps individuals to instantly change a negative emotion into a state of internal peace that creates a lasting neurological & physiological experience of the parasympathetic nervous system. Imagine leaders everywhere being able to access this state of mind - in an instant.Connect with Marie Reig Florensa:https://mariereig.com/Connect with Sonja Foss:https://sonjafoss.ca/Check out Forefront:https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/LinkedIn: Forefront PageConnect with host, Tina Parker:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine

May 16, 2023Episode 1131 min

Journey to Fulfillment: Exploring Coaching and Personal Development with Carson Tueller and Aleasha Morris

Aleasha Morris is an educational leader and certified executive coach, focused on bringing her mission to life for leaders in education. She aims to change the game of traditional leadership and believes in the importance of coaching for professional and personal development. Carson Tueller is a coach, presenter, and speaker who helps individuals and groups unleash their performance in important areas of life. He is passionate about assisting people in achieving power and freedom even in adverse circumstances. Discover their unique paths into the world of coaching and personal development, and how they found their purpose in helping others. Explore the challenges their clients face in today's world and how coaching provides a transformative experience.The guests discuss the transformative power of coaching and the importance of consistency, accountability, and communication in the coaching relationship. Get ready for an inspiring journey towards fulfillment and self-discovery.About Carson Tueller:Carson Tueller is a coach, speaker and activist whose work provides people with the tools they need to live authentic, fulfilling, and powerful lives. Carson’s own journey into powerful living began in 2013 when, in the same year, he came out, and was then injured in an accident that paralyzed him from the chest down. Since then, Carson has brought his work into various settings, from international nonprofits to presidential campaigns, and his work has been featured broadly throughout the media. When Carson isn’t coaching or speaking, he can be found at the gym, reading academic philosophy, or playing Pokemon with his nieces and nephews.About Aleasha Morris:Aleasha Morris is an Educational Leader and certified Executive Coach. Her professional career has spanned 25 years and 5 countries. An educator and influencer at heart, Aleasha has held numerous teaching, leadership and counseling roles. Her experience in both the public and private international education sectors, gives her a unique insight into the structure and culture of schools. Aleasha expertly combines her experience in the areas of Strengths Training and Development, Leadership, Counseling and Organizational Strategy. She creates powerful learning opportunities for all those who want to maximize their performance at the intersection of their professional and personal development. Connect with Carson Tueller:carsontueller.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsontuellerConnect with Aleasha Morris:www.floconsulting.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashamorris/Check out Forefront:https://www.100coaches.com/forefront/LinkedIn: Forefront PageConnect with host, Zachary Ames:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachames/Instagram: @xyz_lead

March 1, 2023Episode 1029 min

Living and Leaving a Legacy with Marshall Goldsmith

Marshall shares about his book, "The Earned Life," which explores the balance between regret and fulfillment in life. He argues that alignment between aspirations, ambitions, and actions is necessary to avoid regret. Many people are overly focused on achievement, confusing it with other things and falling into the myth that more achievement will lead to happiness. Examples are given of individuals who have achieved a great deal but still struggle with finding fulfillment. Marshall shares his philosophy that does not fixate on results and emphasizes enjoying the day-to-day process of life. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that everyone is just human and makes mistakes. Marshall attributes this perspective to having great teachers and working with impressive clients. He also credits his mother, who was a teacher, for providing them with a strong foundation in education.About Marshall:Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the World and the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. Published in 2015, his book Triggers is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 Bestseller! He’s also the author of New York Times best seller and #1 Wall Street Journal Business Book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There. Co-author How Women Rise 250k this year. With a PhD from UCLA, Marshall is a pioneer of 360-degree feedback as a leadership development tool. His early efforts in providing feedback and then following-up with executives to measure changes in behavior were precursors to what eventually evolved as the field of executive coaching. With nearly 40 years of hands-on experience, Marshall Goldsmith is the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. His singular ability to get results for top leaders has drawn over 200 CEOs and their management teams to address change in the workplace.Connect with Marshall GoldsmithInstagram: @coachgoldsmithLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallgoldsmith/Check out Forefront:2023 Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZYSNP2Rhttps://www.100coaches.com/forefront/LinkedIn: Forefront PageConnect with host, Zachary Ames:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachames/Instagram: @xyz_lead

February 22, 2023Episode 941 min

Holistic Coaching with Sofia Fernandez and Nathaniel Romano Toppelberg

Sofia Fernandez and Nathaniel Romano Toppelberg discuss how you can connect to yourself and others more deeply. Each of them shares their journey into the coaching space and their holistic approach to coaching. Sofia and Nathaniel share some of their favorite moments about being a part of the inaugural Forefront cohort.About Nathaniel Romano Toppelberg:Nathaniel Romano Toppelberg is an entrepreneur and coach who focuses on the body-mind connection to help his clients lay a foundation for wellness and define their purpose. After graduating from Yale University, he launched 3 companies in the education space, generally with business partners in Asia, raising $6 million in funding. Drawing on his experience, he coaches recent college graduates and entrepreneurs. As a first-generation Latinx immigrant, he values working with clients of color and first-gen immigrants.About Sofia Fernandez:Sofia is a certified Executive Coach, a transformational facilitator, and a leadership consultant. In her 1-1 coaching practice, she supports executives to connect deeper to their inner selves to fulfill their potential and bring more meaning, joy, and love into their lives and careers. She also designs and facilitates transformational leadership programs for Fortune 500 Top Teams. In addition to her leadership development experience, Sofia brings a background in financial services, having worked as a Financial Advisor at JPMorgan and as a Portfolio Manager at the Central Bank of Mexico. Sofia received an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a BA in Economics from Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM).Connect with Nathaniel Romano Toppelberg:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hellonathaniel/Instagram: @nat.brookConnect with Sofia Fernandez:https://www.purposelycoaching.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-fernandez-mba-acc-68718237/Check out Forefront:'23 Cohort Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZYSNP2Rhttps://www.100coaches.com/forefront/LinkedIn: Forefront PageConnect with host, Mojdeh Pourmahram:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mojdehpourmahram/

February 14, 2023Episode 842 min

Creativity in Consulting with Joyel Crawford & Maureen Breeze

Joyel Crawford & Maureen Breeze dive into how the creative process helps in the world of consulting and leadership. They share their backgrounds and journey into the leadership world. Joyel talks about her radical sabbatical. Maureen shares her process in the big shift. Both share some of the highlights of the Forefront cohort.About Joyel Crawford:Joyel Crawford, MBA, CPCC, PHR is a Certified Professional Career Coach, Certified Virtual Presenter and Leadership Development Consultant at Crawford Leadership Strategies with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and career management. Crawford Leadership Strategies provides Leadership consulting, Keynotes and Hybrid Solutions to provide your organization with the tools, knowledge and skills to RISE and thrive in the global workplace. Crawford is the host of a podcast called Career View Mirror®. She's also the author of Amazon Bestseller- "Show Your Ask: Using Your Voice to Advocate for Yourself and Your Career.About Maureen Breeze:Maureen Breeze is the founder and principal at Cultivage where she coaches executives and facilitates her trademarked leadership development program. She has co-authored three books and has been a featured speaker in China, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, and the U.S. In addition, Maureen is an adjunct professor at the University of Denver’s Center for Professional Education and works with college athletic programs to support the coach-athlete-parent relationship. Outside of talent development, Maureen is a choreographer and creates multi-media works that celebrate the human experience.Connect with Joyel Crawford:https://crawfordleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyelcrawford/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/company/crawford-leadership-strategies-llcInstagram: @joyelcrawfordTwitter: @JoyelCrawfordTikTok: @joyelcrawfordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/joyelcrawfordConnect with Maureen Breeze:www.cultivage.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-breeze-99b4a046/Check out Forefront:2023 Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZYSNP2Rhttps://www.100coaches.com/forefront/LinkedIn: Forefront PageConnect with host, Zachary Ames:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachames/Instagram: @xyz_lead