Talent Empowerment with Tom Finn

The Ebbs and Flows of Being an Entrepreneur & Building LeggUP

Viktor Bullain, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of LeggUP, and I, Tom Finn, Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, share our entrepreneurial journey from our time at USC to the founding of our company. We discuss the challenges we faced in transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship, the original vision for LeggUP, and the lessons learned from early setbacks. We explore the importance of resilience and the strategic pivots we made to enhance our company’s coaching solutions. This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the platform that transforms workforce health and productivity through our innovative combination of AI technology and human expertise. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ [https://www.leggup.com/] Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation [https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation]  📌TALKING POINTS 05:37 - From Corporate Roles to Entrepreneurship 12:48 - The Original Thesis for LeggUP 20:50 - Lessons Learned from Early Challenges 22:06 - Navigating Remote Collaboration 30:14 - Supporting the Team During Political Unrest in Belarus 39:39 - Resilience in Entrepreneurship 45:34 - Capital Efficiency in a Changing Market 49:14 - Leveraging AI for Scalable Coaching Solutions 55:54 - The Future of Digital Health and Performance 🌟ABOUT VIKTOR BULLAIN Viktor Bullain is a highly experienced professional with a background in architecture and business administration. Currently, working as the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at LeggUP Inc., Viktor has a history of holding key positions in various companies such as Globalcoa.ch, Turner Construction Company, Vico Software, and Graphisoft. Throughout their career, Viktor has focused on implementing and developing strategies for agile project delivery, virtual design and construction, and lean construction methodologies. Viktor's work has been instrumental in creating learning organizations and driving digital transformation within the companies Viktor has been a part of. 🔗CONNECT WITH VIKTOR * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktor-bullain-leggup/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktor-bullain-leggup/]  * Website: https://www.leggup.com/ [https://www.leggup.com/]  🔗CONNECT WITH TOM * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ [https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/]  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ [https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/]  * X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovationhttps://twitter.com/tomfinnovation [https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation]  * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovationhttps://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation [https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation]  * Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ [https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/]  * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovationhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation [https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation] 🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Preview: Viktor Bullain

Next Thursday, Viktor Bullain, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of LeggUP, and I, Tom Finn, Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, share our entrepreneurial journey from our time at USC to the founding of our company. We discuss the challenges we faced in transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship, the original vision for LeggUP, and the lessons learned from early setbacks. We explore the importance of resilience and the strategic pivots we made to enhance our company’s coaching solutions. This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the platform that transforms workforce health and productivity through our innovative combination of AI technology and human expertise. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ [https://www.leggup.com/] Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation [https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation]

The Business Benefits of DEI: Why Inclusion Matters

Shirley Engelmeier, CEO and founder of Inclusion, Inc., discusses the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over the past 30 years and the challenges faced in the present day. She highlights the importance of creating a culture of inclusion in businesses and addresses the pushback against DEI. She emphasizes the need for organizations to communicate the business benefits of DEI. This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the all-in-one talent development solution that combines seamless onboarding, assessments, tailored development plans, and high-impact coaching, to elevate your teams. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ [https://www.leggup.com/] Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation [https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation]  📌TALKING POINTS 03:19 - Key Milestones in the Evolution of DEI 07:04 - The Pushback Against DEI: Disinformation and Fringe Ideologies 08:29 - The Business Benefits of DEI and the Importance of Communication 19:24 - The Removal of Equity from DEI Frameworks 25:37 - Educating and Finding Common Ground for DEI 30:15 - Moving Forward: Business-Centric Approach to DEI 🌟ABOUT SHIRLEY ENGELMEIER Shirley Engelmeier, founder of InclusionINC, has been a DEI thought leader for over 25 years, helping Fortune 500 companies and emerging organizations build inclusive cultures to drive business success. Her expertise in leveraging inclusion to boost engagement, productivity, and innovation is widely recognized. With credible research, she addresses the recent anti-DEI pushback, advocating for well-reasoned approaches that enhance business strategies and meet evolving customer needs.  🔗CONNECT WITH SHIRLEY * Website: https://www.inclusion-inc.com/ [https://www.inclusion-inc.com/]  * Shirley’s book ‘Deliberate Disruption’: https://a.co/d/97F0sCi [https://a.co/d/97F0sCi]  🔗CONNECT WITH TOM * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ [https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/]  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ [https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/]  * X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovationhttps://twitter.com/tomfinnovation [https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation]  * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovationhttps://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation [https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation]  * Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ [https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/]  * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovationhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation [https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation] 🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Preview: Shirley Engelmeier

Next Thursday, Shirley Engelmeier, CEO and founder of Inclusion, Inc., discusses the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over the past 30 years and the challenges faced in the present day. She highlights the importance of creating a culture of inclusion in businesses and addresses the pushback against DEI. She emphasizes the need for organizations to communicate the business benefits of DEI. This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the all-in-one talent development solution that combines seamless onboarding, assessments, tailored development plans, and high-impact coaching, to elevate your teams. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ [https://www.leggup.com/] Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation [https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation]

Quit Losing Talent

Mike Harbour, President of Harbour Resources and leadership development expert, shares his insights on leadership training and development in the healthcare industry. Mike also discusses the challenges faced by mid-level leaders, such as the shortage of workers and the lack of purpose in their work. He highlights the significance of effective communication and the need for leaders to model good communication skills. This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the all-in-one talent development solution that combines seamless onboarding, assessments, tailored development plans, and high-impact coaching, to elevate your teams. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ [https://www.leggup.com/] Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation [https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation]  📌TALKING POINTS 04:18 Balancing Assertiveness with Kindness and Empathy 07:10 Managing Financial Motivation vs. Putting Goodness Out in the World 10:06 Helping New Leaders Model the Right Way to Cut Expenses 13:15 Challenges Faced by Mid-Level Leaders in Today's Market 18:29 The Importance of Effective Communication in Leadership 23:19 Building a Leadership Brand and Changing the Status Quo 29:02 Developing the Next Evolution of the US Healthcare System 34:02 Strategic Planning and Preventive Leadership 🌟ABOUT MIKE HARBOUR Mike Harbour founded Harbour Resources with one mission - to help build great leaders. Starting his own personal and leadership development with 12 years in the US Army and then entering corporate America- Mike has coached, interviewed and mentored tens of thousands of leaders since 1999. Mike has worked alongside John Maxwell, Quint Studer and many more well-known experts in the leadership development industry. 🔗CONNECT WITH MIKE * Website: https://www.harbourresources.com/ [https://www.harbourresources.com/]  🔗CONNECT WITH TOM * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ [https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/]  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ [https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/]  * X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovationhttps://twitter.com/tomfinnovation [https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation]  * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovationhttps://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation [https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation]  * Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ [https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/]  * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovationhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation [https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation] 🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.