The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA

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 

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 

The Audacious Mindset (with Anne Marie Anderson)

Are you feeling stuck in your career? Do fear, uncertainty, and doubt overwhelm you? How can you embrace taking more calculated risks?

To help answer these questions, we have Anne Marie Anderson joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Anne Marie is a three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and keynote speaker. You’ve likely seen her in the play-by-play booth at major sporting events on prominent networks including ESPN, ABC, NBC, and FOX. Her first book, Cultivating Audacity - Dismantle Doubt and Let Yourself Win, is now available wherever books are sold.

Tune into episode 174 to hear Anne Marie's story, her career "rocket-booster" moment, and her perspectives on how to take more risk, get unstuck, and break through in your career.

Learn more about Anne Marie Anderson at: https://annemarieanderson.com/

Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com 

A Haven for Special People (with Terry Cowgill)

What is The Haven on Main? How can communities around the country create more affordable housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities who have the ability to live independently? How can parents of children with disabilities balance their wish to provide continuing care with the desire to see their children become self-sufficient after reaching the age of majority?

To help answer these questions, we have Terry Cowgill joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Terry owns Badger Smiles Dentistry, is a former Oktoberfest USA Festmaster, and sits on the board of Haven for Special People.

Tune into episode 173 to hear Terry's inspiring story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his perspectives on affordable independent living housing for individuals with disabilities.

Learn more about The Haven for Special People at: https://www.havenforspecialpeople.org/ 

Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com 

Meet The Tenacious Operator (with Adam Malone)

What does the VP of supply chain do in a major organization? How can proper supply chain tactics enhance business resilience? Why is human skill development essential to effective supply chain operations?

To help answer these questions, we have Adam Malone joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Adam is a leadership consultant and keynote speaker, aka, The Tenacious Operator. Adam is also the former VP of global supply chain at Asurion, so we’re going to be focusing our attention on leadership, operations, and supply chain issues.

Tune into episode 172 to hear Adam's story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his perspectives on resilient supply chains, and the value of building the skill of tenacity within organizations.

Learn more about Adam Malone at: https://thetenaciousoperator.com/ 

Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com 

The Humility Superpower (with Urs Koenig)

Want to know what it means to be a UN Peacekeeper? How do humility and being a great leader go together? What's the difference between heroic and humble leadership?

To help answer these questions, we have Urs Koenig joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Urs is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leading expert on humble leadership. He is a former UN military peacekeeper and a NATO military peacekeeping commander. He’s the author of Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human.

Tune into episode 171 to hear Urs' story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his perspectives on heroic versus humble leadership.

Learn more about Urs Koenig at: https://www.urskoenig.com/ 

Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com  

#humbleleadership #radicalhumility #unpeacekeeper #employeeengagement 

Workplace Anxiety & Burnout (with Dr. Janna Koretz)

What are the main drivers of heightened workplace anxiety? How do you recognize burnout? What does enmeshment mean and why does it matter?

To help answer these questions, we have Dr. Janna Koretz joining us on the Balancing Act Podcast. Dr. Koretz is the founder of Azimuth Psychological and is focused on therapy for the unique mental health challenges faced by individuals in high-pressure careers.

Tune into episode 170 to hear Dr. Koretz's story, her career "rocket-booster" moment, and her perspectives on enmeshment, workplace burnout, and anxiety.

Learn more about Azimuth and Dr. Koretz at: https://azimuthpsych.com/.

Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com.

Grace, Dignity, Compassion

As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States, I'd like to introduce you to my other show, The Saturday Morning Muse. Every Saturday morning, we drop a 7-15 minute episode of the show and explore topics that span leadership, business management, education, and other musings designed to support your journey of personal and professional continuous improvement.

This episode of The Saturday Morning Muse originally aired on July 20, 2024 and contains an introduction to the purpose of my tagline: Grace. Dignity. Compassion.

You can subscribe to The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming service and the show is also available on YouTube. Here's the link to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saturday-morning-muse/id1741154728

Exploring The Viking Code (with Anders Inset)

What is the Norwegian concept of Dugnad and how can it be applied in business? What's the benefit philosophical thinking for leaders? How can we reduce the skepticism that often accompanies a continuous improvement journey?

To help answer these questions, we have Anders Indset joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Anders is a Norwegian-born philosopher, deep-tech investor, and former top athlete. He has been recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the leading thinkers in technology and leadership. Anders is the author of multiple books including The Singularity Paradox (2025), and The Viking Code (2024).

Tune into episode 168 to hear Anders' story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on the balancing act between driving hard for economic success and supporting a sense of community and cooperation in business.

Learn more about Anders at: https://andersindset.com/ 

Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com 

Doing the I'mPossible (with David C. Martin)

How can we live more fulfilling lives? What does it mean to live your 'why'? What are some of the biggest blockers to employee engagement?

To help answer these questions, we have David Martin joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. David is MIT educated, a founder, creator, investor, advisor, coach, mentor, business buyer, and found success early in his career at Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors, and SABA (aka Cornerstone). David and I went to high school together and I call him friend.

Tune into episode 167 to hear David's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on living a rich, fulfilling life both personally and professionally.

Learn more about David at: https://www.david-c-martin.com/ 

Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com