The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA

The Future of Medical Education (with John Danaher)

Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2024, I'd like to introduce you to John Danaher. John is an advisor to several medical businesses, is the former president of medical and veterinary education at Adtalem Global Education, was president of Education and Global Clinical Solutions at Elsevier, and worked with me at Kaplan and served as president of the Schools of Health Sciences and Nursing at Kaplan University - now Purdue Global. The focus of our conversation is on the topic of medical education, nursing and physician shortages, the role of mentoring and coaching in the medical profession, and how to improve human (soft) skills in the physician and nursing workforce. Tune into episode 122 to hear John's story, his 'rocket-booster' moment, and his thoughts on  all things medical education.

Do You Have a Personal Plan?

Are you living a purposeful life? In this special New Year 2024 episode, I walk listeners through my Personal Planning Guidebook. Instead of making New Year resolutions that have a low probability of becoming reality, invest in yourself through the development of your own personal plan. Why are you here? What's your vision for the future? What are the steps necessary to make significant progress toward your desired future state? Learn more in today's episode and download your FREE copy of my Personal Planning Guidebook now at www.andrewtemte.com/purpose.

LIVE: Mentoring the Next Generation (with Jake Erickson & Chad Wonderling)

This is the third and final installment from The Balancing Act Podcast - LIVE, which was recorded on November 15, 2023, at The Main in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. My guests today are Jake Erickson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse and BGC graduate Chad Wonderling, interim CFO of Salesloft in Atlanta, GA. The focus of our conversation is the benefits of mentorship and coaching in our homes and businesses. I encourage listeners to learn more about their local Boys & Girls Club and lend their support to this wonderful organization in the form of time, talent, treasure, or all of the above. Tune into episode 120 to hear Jake and Chad's stories and their thoughts on the value mentorship and coaching provide to any community.

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LIVE: A Story of Continuous Transformation (Matt Binsfeld)

Here's the second installment from The Balancing Act Podcast - LIVE, which was recorded on November 15, 2023 at The Main in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. My guest today is Matt Binsfeld, CEO of J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. - a leading marine construction and environmental remediation services company based in La Crosse. J.F. Brennan works on major marine infrastructure projects across the United States. During our conversation, Matt and I discuss the balance required when leading a 100+ year old family-owned business through significant growth and change. Tune into episode 119 to hear Matt's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his perspectives on the world of environmental remediation and marine infrastructure.

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LIVE: Support Your Chamber of Commerce (with Neal Zygarlicke)

On November 15, 2023, we recorded the podcast LIVE at The Main - an Event Space in downtown La Crosse. Neal Zygarlicke was the first guest that evening and We're so happy to introduce him to you. Neal is the CEO of the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, and also worked in internal audit at First Supply. Neal earned an MBA from Viterbo University, he's a servant leader, and is also an excellent public speaker. Tune into episode 118 to hear Neal's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the impact chambers of commerce are having on communities around the world.

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The Top Skill in Sales - Listening (with Simon Severino)

This week, we're traveling virtually to Austria to catch up with sales and business coach extraordinaire, Simon Severino to engage in a conversation around entrepreneurship, sales skills, and cutting through the noise when selecting a third-party revenue growth partner. Simon is the founder of Strategy Sprints, GmbH, is a sought-after keynote speaker, and is the author of Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business. Tune into episode 117 to hear Simon's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on sales and marketing excellence.

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Be More Prolific (with Billy Saleebey)

Want to learn more about how to build and nurture your network AND glean key insights into the medium of podcasting? Billy Samoa Saleebey, co-founder and CEO of Podify and president and founder of Insight Media, joins us this week to help crack the code on all things podcasting and network development. In addition to his roles at Podify and Insight Media, Billy hosts the acclaimed podcasts InsightOut, For the Love of Podcast, and has just launched his newest show, ReLearned. Tune into episode 116 to hear Billy's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of podcasting, finding your voice, and building your network.

Tales from a Serial Entrepreneur (with Paul Baron)

We have a special episode for you this week. Paul Baron, CEO of The Wall Printer, takes us on the journey of his lifetime as a serial entrepreneur -- from his start stringing tennis rackets during college in upstate New York to ventures in telecom, software, automated dog washing, and now wall printing. Paul's story is an essential set of lessons for any current or prospective entrepreneur. Tenacity, perseverance, grit, risk-taking, relationship building, resilience, financial/business acumen, and other lessons for entrepreneurs were on full display. Tune into episode 115 to hear Paul's story - his rocket booster moment, and a fascinating recounting of the highs and lows of his storied career.

See the podcast live on November 15th in La Crosse, WI

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Mentorship Matters (with Adam Mendler)

We're pleased to introduce you to Adam Mendler on this week's show. Adam is the creator and host of "Thirty Minute Mentors," a popular podcast that features conversations with CEOs and business leaders from a wide variety of industries. Adam is an in-demand leadership keynote speaker and teaches leadership and teamwork at UCLA. In today's conversation, we tap into Adam's experience to shine a bright light on the importance of mentorship in life and in business. Tune into episode 114 to hear Adam's story, his 'rocket-booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of leadership and mentorship.

 

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Innovation v. Technical Debt (with Michael Terzis)

From astrophysicist to chief product officer, from Manchester, England to Rochester, New York, Michael Terzis has such an interesting story to tell. Mike is CPO at Mindex - the #1 software developer in Rochester, NY and the creator of New York State’s market-leading student management system, SchoolTool. Our conversation touches on the balancing acts that chief product officers play, the all-important balance between meeting commercial deadlines and team well-being, and how to innovate and address technical debt. Tune into episode 113 to hear Mike's story, his 'rocket-booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of technology and technical product development.