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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://www.linkedin.com/in/tnrogersphd/] * https://blkhaven.com/ [https://blkhaven.com/] Check out Forefront: * https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/ [https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/] * LinkedIn: Forefront Page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/forefront100coaches] Connect with host, Tina Parker: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine/]

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/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-beckford/] Connect with Devin McElhenny: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-mcelhenny-b3ab5a14/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-mcelhenny-b3ab5a14/] Check out Forefront: * https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/ [https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/] * LinkedIn: Forefront Page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/forefront100coaches] Connect with host, Tina Parker: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine/]

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/ [https://soulreconnect.org/en/home/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliana-garc%C3%ADa-alonso-lamberti/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliana-garc%C3%ADa-alonso-lamberti/] Connect with Roman Zakovsky: * https://vdstraining.com/en/ [https://vdstraining.com/en/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanzakovsky/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanzakovsky/] Check out Forefront: * https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/ [https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/] * LinkedIn: Forefront Page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/forefront100coaches] Connect with host, Jesse Janelle: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesjanelle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesjanelle/]

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.net [http://tiffanychang.net/] * Blog: conductorasceo.com [http://conductorasceo.com/]  Connect with André Chapman Jr.: * andrechapmanjr.com [http://andrechapmanjr.com/]  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrechapmanjr/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrechapmanjr/] Check out Forefront: * https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/ [https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/] * LinkedIn: Forefront Page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/forefront100coaches] Connect with host, Tina Parker: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine/]

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/ [https://shiyenshu.com/] Connect with Rayshawn Whitford: * https://www.teaming4tomorrow.org/ [https://www.teaming4tomorrow.org/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayshawn-whitford/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayshawn-whitford/] Check out Forefront: * https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/ [https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/] * LinkedIn: Forefront Page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/forefront100coaches] Connect with host, Jesse Janelle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesjanelle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesjanelle/]