In business, balancing acts are everywhere. The Balancing Act Podcast explores the balancing acts we play each day in our professional lives by amplifying the voices and real life stories of accomplished business leaders we can all learn from.In each episode:* Listen to the origin stories from today’s leaders,
* Discover their key moments of career acceleration,
* Explore a hot business topic in an authentic, approachable conversation between Andy and his guests, and
* Learn about the skills that lead to workplace success.Tune in today to elevate your journey of continuous improvement and lifelong learning.Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional and is the author of Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire, and The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows. He also hosts The Balancing Act Podcast, and The Saturday Morning Muse.A thought leader on issues related to leadership development, organizational health, continuous improvement, corporate learning, financial acumen, and education, his articles have appeared in a number of media outlets including Chief Executive and Chief Learning Officer.Dr. Temte earned his doctorate in finance from the University of Iowa with a concentration in international finance and investment theory. He holds the CFA designation and has over 15 years of university teaching experience.An accomplished musician and leader of the rock band, The Remainders, he’s proud to announce the release of the band’s first original album, Feel Something New, which is available on all major music streaming platforms.Learn more at www.andrewtemte.com.
What is the Believe-Own-Learn-Design framework? What is a "belief conflict?" What holds you back from achieving your goals? To help answer these questions, we have Leigh Burgess joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Leigh is a former health care and education executive, is the founder of Bold Industries Group, and the author of Be BOLD Today. Tune into episode 184 to hear Leigh's story, her career "rocket-booster" moment, and her perspectives on helping individuals and teams reach their full potential. Learn more about Leigh at: https://leighburgess.com/ Learn more about Andrew Temte at: https://www.andrewtemte.com
29 min
6 March 2025
Authenticity, Autonomy & Accountability (with Andrea Wanerstrand)
What are the primary challenges organizations face as they work to improve their corporate cultures? What does the term "organizational culture" mean? How valuable is coaching to building a positive organizational culture? To help answer these questions and more, we have Andrea Wanerstrand joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Andrea is ex-Microsoft and is the Founder & CEO of A3 Culture Lab. As a leadership speaker and coach, she collaborates with organizations–from startups to multinational corporations–to accelerate their journey toward creating extraordinary, human-centric cultures. Tune into episode 183 to hear Andrea's story, her career "rocket-booster" moment, and her perspectives on building positive organizational cultures based on her experience with the International Coaching Federation and her extensive career at Microsoft. Learn more about Andrea and A3 Culture Lab at: https://a3culturelab.com/ Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com
24 min
27 February 2025
The Power of Modern Corporate Finance (with Don Chew)
How have modern corporate finance practices and principles changed the world of business? How do we improve the financial acumen of non-financial managers and business stakeholders? What's the most common misperception about the role the finance function plays in business? To help answer these questions, we have Don Chew joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Don is a world-recognized expert on corporate finance and author of The Making of Modern Corporate Finance: A History of the Ideas and How They Help Build the Wealth of Nations. He is the founding editor and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Applied Corporate Finance (JACF), a publication he started in 1988. Tune into episode 182 to hear Don's story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his perspectives on building financial acumen and the role corporate finance plays in the world of business. Learn more about The Making of Modern Corporate Finance with this insightful review from CFA Institute at: https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/2025/01/31/book-review-the-making-of-modern-corporate-finance/ Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com.
33 min
20 February 2025
Cultivating Courage (with Tyler Shultz)
What was it like to be a whistleblower and help expose what was happening at Theranos? How can a conflict-avoider find their voice? How can you navigate the balancing act between saying too much (the complainer) and saying too little (the pushover) at work? To help answer these questions, we have Tyler Shultz joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Tyler is a keynote speaker, venture partner at Verge HealthTech Fund, an Advisory Board Member at The Signals Network, former CEO/founder of Flux Biosciences, and was a research engineer and whistleblower at Theranos. Tune into episode 181 to hear Tyler's story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his perspectives on cultivating courage, challenging conversations, and his experience as a Theranos whistleblower. Learn more about Tyler Shultz at: https://www.tyler-shultz.com/ Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com
31 min
13 February 2025
Real Estate Careers and Self Love (with Kim Rogne)
What does the concept of self love have to do with being a great real estate broker? What's the most common mistake that new real estate brokers make? Why is self love so important to career success as a leader? To help answer these questions, we have Kim Rogne joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Kim is a keynote speaker, business coach, licensed real estate broker, and best-selling author of two books. Her latest work is For the Love of Self: Reshape Your Perception - Reach Your Potential. Tune into episode 180 to hear Kim's story, her career "rocket-booster" moment, and her perspectives on what makes for a great real estate broker and the importance of self love to career success. Learn more about Kim Rogne at: https://stan.store/KimRogne Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com
33 min
6 February 2025
The Importance of Brotherhood (with Will Henshall)
Boys and men are falling behind based on a number of metrics - academic achievement, labor force participation, university attendance, and mental health. How can men's communities like METAL MEN help reverse the trend of "male malaise?" How do we create a "both/and" world where everyone is supported and has an opportunity to thrive? Why is creating a sense of brotherhood and belonging in men so important to our collective future? To help answer these questions, we have Will Henshall joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Will is the CEO of METAL MEN, CEO of Focus At Will Labs, and was the founder and primary songwriter for the UK’s hit soul/pop act LONDONBEAT. Tune into episode 179 to hear Will's story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his perspectives on providing boys and men the opportunity to learn, grow, and excel in our communities. Oh, and you'll also hear just a bit on Will's experience with LONDONBEAT! Learn more about Will Henshall and METAL MEN at: https://metal.men/ Learn about Focus@Will at: https://www.focusatwill.com/ Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com
40 min
30 January 2025
Engaging in Challenging Conversations (with Justin Jones-Fosu)
Why is engaging in constructive conflict so difficult? Why do we avoid saying the things that need to be said? How can we build the skill of courage so we can have more meaningful conversations? To help answer these questions, we have Justin Jones-Fosu joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Justin is the CEO of Work. Meaningful., is a sought-after keynote/business speaker, and is the author of several books: The Inclusive Mindset, Your Why Matters Now, and his latest work is I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World. Tune into episode 178 to hear Justin's story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his perspectives on courage, constructive conflict, and organizational transparency. Learn more about Justin Jones-Fosu at: https://workmeaningful.com/ Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com
32 min
23 January 2025
Strategic Foresight & Futures Literacy (with Donna Dupont)
What does it mean to be a futurist? What is the skill of futures literacy and why does it matter in business? How can we improve the skill of decision-making in working adults? To help answer these questions, we have Donna Dupont joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Donna is the founder and chief strategist at Purple Compass. She is an award-winning designer and futurist with experience in the fields of healthcare, public safety, defense, and security. Tune into episode 177 to hear Donna's story, her career "rocket-booster" moment, and her perspectives on change management, organizational decision-making, and strategic foresight. Learn more about Donna Dupont and Purple Compass at: https://www.purplecompass.ca/ Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com
31 min
16 January 2025
Is College for Everyone? (with Ryan Craig)
Is earning a college degree the only path to a rewarding career? How can we build more pathways into the world of work? Are more diverse apprenticeship models the answer? To help answer these questions, we have Ryan Craig joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Ryan is a managing director at Achieve Partners–an education-focused private equity firm based in NYC. Ryan is also the author of Apprentice Nation: How the “Earn and Learn” Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America; A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College; and College Disrupted. Tune into episode 176 to hear Ryan's story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his perspectives on the value of a college degree, apprenticeship models, and alternative pathways into rewarding careers. Learn more about Ryan Craig at: https://www.achievepartners.com/index.html Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com
33 min
9 January 2025
Building Financial Literacy (with Irma Neal)
What are the obstacles to building financial literacy in our communities? How do we grow financial literacy skills in our youth? How can families make progress toward improving their financial literacy? To help answer these questions, we have Irma Neal joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Irma is a partner and certified financial coach at Onyx Rising, is the former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis, and is the author of Leading in Chaos: Insights to Lead through the Storms. Tune into episode 175 to hear Irma's inspiring story, her career "rocket-booster" moment, and her perspectives on building financial acumen in our population. Learn more about Irma Neal at: https://www.onyx2rise.com/ Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com
