Loss Changes You – Now What? | Dave Roberts

Loss Changes You – Now What? | Dave Roberts

We’ve all experienced loss. A death. A divorce. A job. A diagnosis. You can probably name a dozen more. But here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: Loss doesn’t just hurt… it changes you. So, the real question becomes, now what? In Episode #36, Frank Zaccari sits down with Dave Roberts—adjunct professor of psychology at Utica University, grief counselor, speaker, and expert in bereavement support, to explore what happens after life is turned upside down. Dave shares his deeply personal journey following the devastating loss of his 18-year-old daughter to cancer, a moment that didn’t just impact his life, but reshaped his purpose.  Together, Frank and Dave dive into: * Why grief never truly ends, but how it can evolve  * The myth of “stages” of grief and what actually happens instead  * How to move forward without “moving on”  * The power of perspective in life’s darkest moments  * How loss can become a catalyst for purpose, connection, and impact  This is not a conversation about fixing grief. It’s about understanding it… living with it… and ultimately growing through it. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I move forward after loss?” This episode is for you. #BounceBackPodcast #Resilience #Grief #Leadership #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #TrustTheProcess

Are You Manifesting Great Outcomes? | Deb Krier

What happens when life doesn’t just challenge you… it tests everything? In Episode #35, Frank Zaccari sits down with Deb Krier, communication executive, cancer warrior, and leadership coach, who doesn’t speak from theory… she speaks from experience. After facing multiple cancer diagnoses, life-threatening complications, and years of treatment, Deb made a decision: She wasn’t just going to survive… she was going to lead. This conversation goes far beyond mindset clichés. It dives into what it really means to manifest outcomes, not by wishful thinking, but through clarity, intentional leadership, and resilience under pressure.  In this episode, you’ll discover: * How leaders can continue to perform during personal crises  * Why vulnerability is not weakness, it’s leadership strength  * The importance of controlling your narrative when everything feels uncertain  * How preparation, communication, and culture determine whether you break… or bounce back  * Why “trying not to die” isn’t the goal, living is  As Deb shares: “You are in charge. You get to decide how you lead, how you respond, and how you live.” 🔗 Connect with Deb Krier: Website: YourCancerWarrior.com Support Initiative: tryingnottodie.live Coaching: yourcancercoach.live LinkedIn & Facebook: Search Deb Krier This is more than a podcast. It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t proven when things are easy… It’s revealed when everything is on the line. Are you manifesting great outcomes… or just reacting to circumstances? #Leadership #Resilience #BounceBack #MindsetMatters #ExecutiveLeadership #PersonalGrowth #TrustTheProcess #CancerAwareness

The Talent Magnet: How Your Culture Attracts or Repels Top Talent | Joe Bogdan

What if the biggest driver of your organization’s success… isn’t strategy, compensation, or even leadership titles but culture? In Episode 34, Frank Zaccari sits down with Joe Bogdan, Human Resources executive and culture strategist, to unpack what it really takes to attract, engage, and retain top-tier talent in today’s unpredictable environment. Joe brings a candid, real-world perspective on why some organizations consistently attract high performers while others quietly push them away. In this conversation, you’ll learn: * Why culture not compensation is the ultimate differentiator  * The subtle leadership behaviors that drive top talent out the door  * How tolerating mediocrity erodes performance and morale  * What high-performing cultures do differently to win and keep the best people  * Practical, actionable strategies to build a workplace people want to be part of  Because here’s the reality: 👉 Culture isn’t what you say it’s what you allow 👉 The fastest way to lose your best people is to tolerate the wrong ones 👉 High performers choose environments not just opportunities If you’re serious about building a resilient, high-performing organization this episode delivers the blueprint. Connect with Joe Bogdan: 📧 Email: joebogdan@gmail.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jybogdan/ #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #TalentManagement #HumanResources #EmployeeExperience #HighPerformance

“It’s cheap and easy to be mean… but it’s hard, and powerful, to lead with humanity.”

In this powerful episode, Frank Zaccari sits down with Ed DeAngelis, founder of EDA Contractors, recognized six consecutive years as a top workplace on Philadelpiah, to challenge a growing myth in leadership: That strength equals toughness, control, and intimidation. Ed makes the case for a different model, “Humanity as a Strategy.” Drawing from his own leadership transformation, Ed shares how shifting from a win-lose, grind-it-out mentality to one rooted in compassion, accountability, and psychological safety not only improved lives, but built a thriving, high-performance organization. What You’ll Learn in This Episode * Why meanness is weakness masquerading as strength  * How compassion and accountability can coexist, and drive results  * The role of psychological safety in unlocking performance (even in tough industries like construction)  * How businesses can give back to their communities while growing profitably  * Why culture attracts, or repels, top talent  * The power of servant leadership in building loyalty, innovation, and long-term success  Key Takeaway Real leaders don’t create fear, they create trust, stability, and growth. Because in the end: “It’s cheap and easy to be mean… but it’s hard, and powerful, to lead with humanity.”  Connect with Ed DeAngelis * 📧 Email: edeangelis@edacontractor.com  * 🌐 Company: EDA Contractors  * 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwarddeangelis/ Why It Matters In a world where leadership often defaults to control and fear, this episode is a reminder: You can build a profitable business You can hold people accountable And still lead with compassion Not either/or. Both. #Leadership #CompassionateLeadership #ServantLeadership #Culture #PsychologicalSafety #EmotionalIntelligence #Culture #HighPerformance #Resilience #TrustTheProcess

What do you do after you have achieved success? | Dr. Abraham George

This powerful episode challenges a core question: What do you do after you achieve success? Dr. Abraham George’s life answers it. From surviving a near-fatal dynamite explosion as a young Indian Army officer to building wealth in global finance, he made a promise, to dedicate his life to serving others. And he kept it.  Instead of pursuing more wealth, he chose purpose. Key Takeaways 1. Success Without Service Is Incomplete Dr. George reminds us: wealth and achievement come with responsibility. The real question isn’t “What’s next for me?”, it’s “What can I give?” 2. Purpose Is Found in Serving Others After decades in finance, he walked away and built a life focused on lifting the poorest of the poor, proving that fulfillment comes from contribution, not accumulation. 3. Education Breaks the Cycle of Poverty Through his school, children from extreme poverty receive full support from age 4 through college, transforming entire family legacies in one generation. 4. Compassion Isn’t a Feeling, It’s Action Empathy alone isn’t enough. * If you don’t act, nothing changes. * “Compassion in action” is where impact, and meaning, live. 5. The 50/50 Life Philosophy Spend part of your life building success… Then spend the rest giving it away in ways that matter. 6. You Don’t Have to Be Wealthy to Make a Difference Start small. Books. Time. Support. If the will is there—there is always a way. Bottom Line * Greed asks: How can I get more? * Purpose asks: How can I give more? Dr. George’s message is clear: If more people acted, even in small ways, half the world’s suffering could disappear.  Contact / Learn More * Book: Mountains to Cross: Finding Life’s Purpose in Service  * Search: “Abraham George Mountains to Cross” to find his work, story, and initiatives  Final Thought You don’t need a calling. You already have one. Do something. Start somewhere. Take action. #BounceBackPodcast #Leadership #PurposeDriven #ServantLeadership #GiveBack #Impact #Resilience #SuccessMindset #Philanthropy #Resiliance #MakeADifference