The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA

Turning Busyness into Productivity (with Aytekin Tank)

How do we move from a focus on “busy” to a focus on productivity? Will AI help cure our "busyness epidemic?" How can we build time management skills in the workforce?

To help answer these questions, we have Aytekin Tank joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Aytekin is the founder and CEO of Jotform - a powerful online form builder tool with over 25 million users worldwide. Aytekin is also the author of Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff.

Tune into episode 148 to hear Aytekin's story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on time management and workplace productivity.

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Unlock Your Potential (with Gina Zapanta)

How can we build financial literacy in underserved populations? How can our youth prepare for entry into the legal profession? How can we build pathways for underserved youth into careers in law?

 

To help answer these questions, we have Gina Zapanta joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Gina earned her law degree at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, is partner and co-founder of ZA Lawyers, and is the founder of Empowered with Gina.

 

Tune into episode 147 to hear Gina's story, her career 'rocket-booster' moment, and her thoughts on careers in the legal profession and unlocking your potential through coaching and mentoring.

 

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Mental Health Education (with Brandon Jones)

How do we solve the shortage of mental and behavioral health professionals in the US?

How can we increase interest in mental and behavioral health careers in our youth? To help answer these questions, we have Brandon Jones joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Brandon is the CEO of Triad - a leading provider of education, community, and career resources for behavioral and mental health professionals. Brandon is a former colleague of mine from Kaplan and I’m thrilled to introduce him to you.

Tune into episode 146 to hear Brandon's story, his career 'rocket-booster' moment, and his thoughts on behavioral and mental health education.

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Embracing F.E.A.R. (with Cate Hollowitsch)

Want to face your fear of failure at work? Want to build self-confidence? What does the journey to the c-suite as a chief marketing officer look like?

To help answer these questions, we have Cate Hollowitsch joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Cate is the chief marketing officer at Nesnah Ventures and was the director of marketing engagement at Organic Valley for nearly a decade. She is a TEDx speaker, creator of the F.E.A.R. Framework, and author of Confidence Counts - A Guide to Boosting Your Inner Strength.

Tune into episode 145 to hear Cate's story, her 'rocket-booster' moment, and her thoughts on building self-confidence and facing your fears in life and at work.

https://www.andrewtemte.com/

Coaching, Change, and DEI (with Amber Ontiveros)

Does your business have a plan for managing change? How can executives quiet the voices of imposter syndrome? Are DEI initiatives 'working' for organizations and their stakeholders?

To help answer these questions, we have Amber Ontiveros joining us today. Amber is the president and founder of Ontiveros & Associates - equity and change management consultants. She is an author, mentor, and ally; transforming executives beyond imposter syndrome into confident leaders. In this episode, Amber introduces us to a new lens to look at long-standing challenges through with the tenets of her book Heal The Four Woundings: A Guide to End Discord and Discrimination.

Tune into episode 144 to hear Amber's story, her 'rocket-booster' moment, and her thoughts on DEI, change management, and executive imposter syndrome.

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LIVE: Workforce Development (Joan Parke & Susan Peterson)

Want to know more about youth workforce development? How do we build alternative pathways to workplace success for the youth in our communities? How are organizations like Junior Achievement and the Boys & Girls Club in your region poised to help solve our workforce development challenges?

To help answer these questions, we have a special panel discussion to focus on workforce development and work readiness with a focus on girls and women in the world of work. To explore this topic, we’ve got Susan Peterson, Regional Director at Junior Achievement, and Joan Parke, COO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse joining us.

Tune into episode 143 to hear Susan and Joan tell their stories and speak about all things life and workforce readiness.

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LIVE: The Intersection of Education and Finance (with Regina Siegel)

How can we make the prospect of a mid-career change less daunting? How can we improve educational pathways into careers in finance and investing for traditionally underserved populations? How can we build financial literacy in high school and college students? Today's episode is the second of three from The Balancing Act Podcast - LIVE!! recording session where we focused on women in business in my hometown of La Crosse, Wisconsin. My second guest from the Balancing Act Podcast - LIVE!! is Regina Siegel. Regina is the VP of Organizational Development at TrustPoint based in La Crosse, Wisconsin and comes to us with a wide variety of experiences, including the role of elementary school principal. We’re going to have so much to explore at the intersection of finance and education. Tune into episode 142 to hear Regina's story, her "rocket booster" moment, and her thoughts on the intersection between education and finance.

LIVE: Women Making a Difference (with Betty Christiansen)

We had so much fun recording the show LIVE! in early May. Today's episode is the first of three from that live event where we focus on women in business in my hometown of La Crosse, Wisconsin. My first guest from the Balancing Act Podcast - LIVE! is Betty Christiansen. Betty is the publisher of Coulee Region Women Magazine and I ask her about the balancing acts that magazine publishers engage in each day and how we can use traditional media to support the journies of women in our communities. Tune into episode 141 to hear Betty's story, her "rocket booster" moment, and her thoughts on publishing and supporting women in business.

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Women in Technology Careers (with Nicole Trick Steinbach)

How can we help women in technology roles succeed? How can we get more girls and women interested in careers in technology? How can the skill of bravery be developed to help reduce stress, burnout, and ensure pay equity for women in tech? Today, we have Nicole Trick Steinbach joining us. Nicole is the "International Bravery Coach” and helps women in tech “Build Your Brave Career.” As you might expect, today, we’re going to focus on the value of coaching in the workplace with a particular focus on women in technology. Tune into episode 140 to hear Nicole's story, her "rocket-booster" moment, and her thoughts on how women can thrive in technology careers.

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Coaching Founders & Entrepreneurs (with Fred Cary)

If you're a business founder or entrepreneur, where do you go for help? How do you identify a coach? How do you identify trusted potential funding partners? Today, we have Fred Cary joining us. Fred is the CEO of IdeaPros, an entrepreneurship educator and incubator, so we’ll be focusing today’s discussion on coaching and mentoring for founders and start-ups. Tune into episode 139 to hear Fred's story, his "rocket booster" moment, and his thoughts on the world of entrepreneurship and business start-ups.

https://www.andrewtemte.com/