The Balancing Act with Dr. Andrew Temte

Challenging Conversations, Part 3 (Bessi Graham)

This week, we're traveling (virtually) to Melbourne, Australia to hear from Bessi Graham, co-Founder of Benefit Capital and host of Both/And with Bessi Graham. Bessi does a masterful job of helping us build competency in the area of engaging in and navigating challenging conversations. Thank you, Bessi!

Challenging Conversations, Part 2 (Jodi Wellman)

Why don't we have the challenging conversations we need to engage in? Because they're hard. However, Jodi Wellman, Founder of coaching and consulting firm Four Thousand Mondays, reminds us that life is short and that we should live regret-free lives. Tune in for Jodi's insights on how to engage in challenging conversations and receive constructive feedback! 

Challenging Conversations, Part 1

Do we say what needs to be said, when it needs to be said? Engaging in challenging conversations and accepting constructive feedback is difficult for many of us, both at home and in the workplace. Want to improve your skill level in this area? Andy and Dan kick things off this week and Andy interviews coaches and trainers for their perspectives on the subject in this must-listen miniseries.

Decision Making, Part 5 (Maggie McGuire)

We conclude our miniseries on the skill of decision-making with the contributions of Maggie McGuire, CEO at Pinna.fm. Maggie is a seasoned media executive, a former NYC 4th and 5th grade teacher, and an incredible talent. Her voice is definitely worth the investment of your time. Thanks, Maggie!

Decision Making, Part 4 (Mark Coggins)

Mark Coggins provides us a global perspective on the topic of effective decision-making in episode 78 of the pod! Mark is Co-Founder and Board Director of Cranleigh China and is Director of KB Financial. He's an experienced leader with operations that span Asia and Europe - thanks, Mark!

Decision Making, Part 3 (Dan Flynn)

This week, we have Dan Flynn, Chief Revenue Officer at the Barnum Financial Group joining us to continue our discussion on the importance of building the skill of decision-making in your organization. Dan has a wealth of experience to share with us from his work in the financial services industry for companies such as Prudential, MassMutual, and MetLife. Thanks, Dan!

Decision Making, Part 2 (Kimo Kippen)

Kimo Kippen and Andy had a wonderful conversation regarding effective decision-making in episode 76 of the pod. Kimo comes to you with a wealth of experience navigating the corporate world and his insights into decision-making are invaluable. Mahalo, Kimo!

Decision Making, Part 1

Decisions, decisions, decisions. They're an integral part of our experience as colleagues, leaders, and managers yet many struggle with effective decision-making. In the kick-off to our miniseries on decision-making, co-host Dan Strafford interviews Andy for his input on the topic. Thanks for listening!

Future Skills Wrap-up with Mina Morris

In episode 74, Andy interviews Mina Morris, Partner - Human Capital Solutions at Aon - one of the world's premier talent assessment, performance, and analytics companies.  In this special episode, Mina and Andy discuss our previous miniseries on financial acumen, business acumen, and data literacy through the lens of measuring the acquisition of these skills within teams and team members.

The Skill of Data Literacy, Part 5 (Satyam Kantamneni)

We're thrilled to introduce you to Satyam Kantamneni, chief executive of UX Reactor. In part 5 of our miniseries on the topic of data literacy, we focus on the importance of user centric design and how data literacy is essential to ensuring phenomenal customer experiences.