feed01.fireside.fm Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:51:49 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Balance Sheet https://balancesheet.fireside.fm Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:58:35 -0400 I speak with career coaches, executives, start-up founders and others to learn all about how we can be more present and purposeful at work and at home. en-us © 2026 Financial Executives International episodic A podcast all about finding balance and inspiration in our professional and personal lives. Olivia Berkman I speak with career coaches, executives, start-up founders and others to learn all about how we can be more present and purposeful at work and at home. false career, work life, personal development, business Olivia Berkman oberkman@financialexecutives.org yes A Special Announcement https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/30 1ad386ee-f177-444d-8987-390205f46139 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman If you don't want to miss an episode.. 1:44 false Balance Sheet is being reimagined as an FEI Engage subscriber exclusive. This season, I’ll be replaying my live How I Got Here interviews. I’ve spoken with leaders at Google, Intel, Cisco and more on topics ranging from parenting to career transitions to coming out to colleagues.
To subscribe to FEI Engage, visit financialexecutives.org/FEI-Engage or email me at feiengage@financialexecutives.org.

]]> leadership, balance, productivity, mental health Balance Sheet is being reimagined as an FEI Engage subscriber exclusive. This season, I’ll be replaying my live How I Got Here interviews. I’ve spoken with leaders at Google, Intel, Cisco and more on topics ranging from parenting to career transitions to coming out to colleagues.
To subscribe to FEI Engage, visit financialexecutives.org/FEI-Engage or email me at feiengage@financialexecutives.org.

]]> Balance Sheet is being reimagined as an FEI Engage subscriber exclusive. This season, I’ll be replaying my live How I Got Here interviews. I’ve spoken with leaders at Google, Intel, Cisco and more on topics ranging from parenting to career transitions to coming out to colleagues.
To subscribe to FEI Engage, visit financialexecutives.org/FEI-Engage or email me at feiengage@financialexecutives.org.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+nknCwPWz ]]> Olivia Berkman “My Boss Doesn’t Like Me” https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/29 8ae487d7-4106-4afc-887d-39a88d3a707e Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman If you’ve ever felt like your boss doesn’t like you, it may have to do with your generation. 38:32 false Cam Marston, a leading expert on the impact of generational change and its impact on the workplace and marketplace, breaks down each generation, how they were parented, how they parent, and how they show up in the workplace.

Special Guest: Cam Marston.

]]> generation, workplace, remote work Cam Marston, a leading expert on the impact of generational change and its impact on the workplace and marketplace, breaks down each generation, how they were parented, how they parent, and how they show up in the workplace.

Special Guest: Cam Marston.

]]> Cam Marston, a leading expert on the impact of generational change and its impact on the workplace and marketplace, breaks down each generation, how they were parented, how they parent, and how they show up in the workplace.

Special Guest: Cam Marston.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+8rvbaD9M ]]> Olivia Berkman Cam Marston The Next Generation of Finance Leaders https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/28 bdf0a8bb-7c83-484e-9564-561ee87a1c59 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman Global Technology and Finance Leader Kimberly Ellison-Taylor discusses the impact of technology on the future of the finance profession. 37:13 false In this episode I spoke with the incredibly dynamic Kimberly Ellison-Taylor. Kimberly is the CEO of the consulting firm KET Solutions and the first black chairman of the AICPA. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker and was named one of Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and CPA Practice Advisor's 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting.
We talked about the power of storytelling, the pressure finance professionals are under today and the connection between increasing diversity and technology.

Special Guest: Kimberly Ellison-Taylor.

]]> diversity, technology, leadership, AI In this episode I spoke with the incredibly dynamic Kimberly Ellison-Taylor. Kimberly is the CEO of the consulting firm KET Solutions and the first black chairman of the AICPA. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker and was named one of Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and CPA Practice Advisor's 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting.
We talked about the power of storytelling, the pressure finance professionals are under today and the connection between increasing diversity and technology.

Special Guest: Kimberly Ellison-Taylor.

]]> In this episode I spoke with the incredibly dynamic Kimberly Ellison-Taylor. Kimberly is the CEO of the consulting firm KET Solutions and the first black chairman of the AICPA. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker and was named one of Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and CPA Practice Advisor's 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting.
We talked about the power of storytelling, the pressure finance professionals are under today and the connection between increasing diversity and technology.

Special Guest: Kimberly Ellison-Taylor.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+9Pig5mKy ]]> Olivia Berkman Kimberly Ellison-Taylor Employer-Sponsored Childcare for the Mothers of the Future https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/27 a0f5856b-a10f-4a52-892b-22e22ee161cf Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman For the women who were forced to take a step back professionally during COVID, what does the future hold? How can companies help make it easier for women to get back into the swing of things? 21:31 false Laura Dribin is the CEO and founder of Peritius Consulting, Inc., a premier niche consulting firm specializing exclusively in Outcome Management. She coaches women on career development and has written extensively about gender equality in the workforce.

Special Guest: Laura Dribin .

]]> leadership, women, childcare, remote work Laura Dribin is the CEO and founder of Peritius Consulting, Inc., a premier niche consulting firm specializing exclusively in Outcome Management. She coaches women on career development and has written extensively about gender equality in the workforce.

Special Guest: Laura Dribin .

]]> Laura Dribin is the CEO and founder of Peritius Consulting, Inc., a premier niche consulting firm specializing exclusively in Outcome Management. She coaches women on career development and has written extensively about gender equality in the workforce.

Special Guest: Laura Dribin .

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+a1zuDItA ]]> Olivia Berkman Laura Dribin What It Means to Be an Ally https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/26 84dbd2a4-690c-4209-b4b1-5d5714bb4462 Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman Dr. Stefanie Mockler discusses allyship and how it differs from mentorship or sponsorship. 32:04 false I’m throwing it back this week to an episode I recorded last June with Stefanie Mockler.
Since we recorded this episode, Dr. Mockler completed her PhD and was promoted to Practice Leader of Leadership Development Solutions.

Special Guest: Stefanie Mockler.

]]> ally, leadership, mentor I’m throwing it back this week to an episode I recorded last June with Stefanie Mockler.
Since we recorded this episode, Dr. Mockler completed her PhD and was promoted to Practice Leader of Leadership Development Solutions.

Special Guest: Stefanie Mockler.

]]> I’m throwing it back this week to an episode I recorded last June with Stefanie Mockler.
Since we recorded this episode, Dr. Mockler completed her PhD and was promoted to Practice Leader of Leadership Development Solutions.

Special Guest: Stefanie Mockler.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+FaAjHtkd ]]> Olivia Berkman Stefanie Mockler The Balance Myth https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/25 ae60c12b-3445-4af9-8f96-bab08ae8675b Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman Founder & President of Peak Consulting Group and author of The Work-Life Balance Myth: Rethinking Your Optimal Balance for Success Dave McNeff explains why Millennials aren’t taking any time to just think and how thinking time gives leaders the ability to prepare for the next set of challenges. 35:20 false In this episode I spoke with Founder & President of Peak Consulting Group and author of The Work-Life Balance Myth: Rethinking Your Optimal Balance for Success Dave McNeff. We talk about why Millennials aren’t taking any time to just simply think and how thinking time has given the leaders he coaches the ability to prepare for the next set of challenges. He walks me through his “Seven-Slice Method” and what he calls the rules of engagement for high performing teams.

Special Guest: Dave McNeff.

]]> leadership, balance, productivity In this episode I spoke with Founder & President of Peak Consulting Group and author of The Work-Life Balance Myth: Rethinking Your Optimal Balance for Success Dave McNeff. We talk about why Millennials aren’t taking any time to just simply think and how thinking time has given the leaders he coaches the ability to prepare for the next set of challenges. He walks me through his “Seven-Slice Method” and what he calls the rules of engagement for high performing teams.

Special Guest: Dave McNeff.

]]> In this episode I spoke with Founder & President of Peak Consulting Group and author of The Work-Life Balance Myth: Rethinking Your Optimal Balance for Success Dave McNeff. We talk about why Millennials aren’t taking any time to just simply think and how thinking time has given the leaders he coaches the ability to prepare for the next set of challenges. He walks me through his “Seven-Slice Method” and what he calls the rules of engagement for high performing teams.

Special Guest: Dave McNeff.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+ND8K_B_n ]]> Olivia Berkman Dave McNeff Embracing an “Ownership Culture” and a Willingness to Fail https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/24 96f0f285-9461-4642-9074-bc2635d26cad Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman Greg Milano, the founder and CEO of Fortuna Advisors, describes the obstacles to ownership culture, faulty management processes and the problem with always measuring against last year. 21:44 false How do you get managers to start thinking and acting like business owners?
In this episode I interviewed Greg Milano, the founder and CEO of Fortuna Advisors. Greg is a recognized industry thought leader in strategic resource allocation and in creating an ownership culture, which we’ll learn all about in this conversation. He is also the author of the book Curing Corporate Short-Termism, Future Growth vs Current Earnings.

Greg and I discussed the obstacles to ownership culture (many of which are self-imposed), faulty management processes, incentives and compensation, and the problem with always measuring against last year.

Special Guest: Greg Milano.

]]> culture, manager, leadership How do you get managers to start thinking and acting like business owners?
In this episode I interviewed Greg Milano, the founder and CEO of Fortuna Advisors. Greg is a recognized industry thought leader in strategic resource allocation and in creating an ownership culture, which we’ll learn all about in this conversation. He is also the author of the book Curing Corporate Short-Termism, Future Growth vs Current Earnings.

Greg and I discussed the obstacles to ownership culture (many of which are self-imposed), faulty management processes, incentives and compensation, and the problem with always measuring against last year.

Special Guest: Greg Milano.

]]> How do you get managers to start thinking and acting like business owners?
In this episode I interviewed Greg Milano, the founder and CEO of Fortuna Advisors. Greg is a recognized industry thought leader in strategic resource allocation and in creating an ownership culture, which we’ll learn all about in this conversation. He is also the author of the book Curing Corporate Short-Termism, Future Growth vs Current Earnings.

Greg and I discussed the obstacles to ownership culture (many of which are self-imposed), faulty management processes, incentives and compensation, and the problem with always measuring against last year.

Special Guest: Greg Milano.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+gBQQEBAD ]]> Olivia Berkman Greg Milano ESG for Beginners https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/23 d912f6e6-0f64-4696-9269-93cc34320ae0 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman Leahruth Jemilo, Head of the ESG Advisory Practice at Corbin Advisors, discusses everything from the election to net zero to “green washing”. 26:55 false With the SEC’s recent creation of a Climate and ESG Task Force, you may be hearing the acronym even more than usual. But what exactly is ESG and why should you care? As you’ll learn in this episode, ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance and it’s only increasing in its importance to customers, investors and employers.

Special Guest: Leahruth Jemilo.

]]> ESG, social, environment, sustainability, SEC With the SEC’s recent creation of a Climate and ESG Task Force, you may be hearing the acronym even more than usual. But what exactly is ESG and why should you care? As you’ll learn in this episode, ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance and it’s only increasing in its importance to customers, investors and employers.

Special Guest: Leahruth Jemilo.

]]> With the SEC’s recent creation of a Climate and ESG Task Force, you may be hearing the acronym even more than usual. But what exactly is ESG and why should you care? As you’ll learn in this episode, ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance and it’s only increasing in its importance to customers, investors and employers.

Special Guest: Leahruth Jemilo.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+Gtg16hD6 ]]> Olivia Berkman Leahruth Jemilo How Employers Can Meet Gen Z Where They Are https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/22 e4350df6-1b83-4db3-8570-c50ae1225cdb Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman Learn how curriculums have adapted to COVID-19 and what students are looking from their future employers. We’ll also get an update from a recruitment expert on the job market, hiring and learn how to build a resilient team. 48:40 false Say what you will about Gen z, they now comprise the entire traditional- age undergraduate college demographic. This means that employers will do everything they can to better understand this age group. Companies want and need to get inside the minds of Gen Z current and future employees and Gen Z consumers. What better place to start than with their educators? In this episode I spoke with Jeff Wilks and Brian Voigt, both of BYU, about everything from Zoom fatigue to virtual interview skills and what this generation is looking for from their future employers. As part of this recorded live Q&A, I also spoke with Robert Half’s Jason Flanders about the biggest trends in recruiting, hiring and onboarding.

Special Guests: Brian Voigt, Jason Flanders, and Jeff Wilks.

]]> recruitment, career, student, covid Say what you will about Gen z, they now comprise the entire traditional- age undergraduate college demographic. This means that employers will do everything they can to better understand this age group. Companies want and need to get inside the minds of Gen Z current and future employees and Gen Z consumers. What better place to start than with their educators? In this episode I spoke with Jeff Wilks and Brian Voigt, both of BYU, about everything from Zoom fatigue to virtual interview skills and what this generation is looking for from their future employers. As part of this recorded live Q&A, I also spoke with Robert Half’s Jason Flanders about the biggest trends in recruiting, hiring and onboarding.

Special Guests: Brian Voigt, Jason Flanders, and Jeff Wilks.

]]> Say what you will about Gen z, they now comprise the entire traditional- age undergraduate college demographic. This means that employers will do everything they can to better understand this age group. Companies want and need to get inside the minds of Gen Z current and future employees and Gen Z consumers. What better place to start than with their educators? In this episode I spoke with Jeff Wilks and Brian Voigt, both of BYU, about everything from Zoom fatigue to virtual interview skills and what this generation is looking for from their future employers. As part of this recorded live Q&A, I also spoke with Robert Half’s Jason Flanders about the biggest trends in recruiting, hiring and onboarding.

Special Guests: Brian Voigt, Jason Flanders, and Jeff Wilks.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+l3iWP7jU ]]> Olivia Berkman Brian Voigt Jason Flanders Jeff Wilks Are You Listening to Your Employees? https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/21 7973a94f-62e7-481a-8d76-a1a798e574b8 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman Learn from a Global Talent Business Leader about how organizations are supporting their employees by establishing behavioral health strategies and how the COVID-19 crisis changed the dialogue around DE&I. 46:57 false One silver lining of the COVID-19 crisis is the way companies have been forced to reexamine their approached to diversity, equity and inclusion. And many of the best-in-class employee experience strategies boil down to a pretty simple concept: listen to your employees.
In this bonus episode, which is a recording of a live Q&A I did on rethinking work-life integration, Global Talent Business Leader Suzanne McAndrew and I explore how the COVID-19 crisis has forever changed the dialogue around DE&I, productivity, and mental health.

Special Guest: Suzanne McAndrew.

]]> mental health, mentorship, diversity, equity, inclusion, LGBT One silver lining of the COVID-19 crisis is the way companies have been forced to reexamine their approached to diversity, equity and inclusion. And many of the best-in-class employee experience strategies boil down to a pretty simple concept: listen to your employees.
In this bonus episode, which is a recording of a live Q&A I did on rethinking work-life integration, Global Talent Business Leader Suzanne McAndrew and I explore how the COVID-19 crisis has forever changed the dialogue around DE&I, productivity, and mental health.

Special Guest: Suzanne McAndrew.

]]> One silver lining of the COVID-19 crisis is the way companies have been forced to reexamine their approached to diversity, equity and inclusion. And many of the best-in-class employee experience strategies boil down to a pretty simple concept: listen to your employees.
In this bonus episode, which is a recording of a live Q&A I did on rethinking work-life integration, Global Talent Business Leader Suzanne McAndrew and I explore how the COVID-19 crisis has forever changed the dialogue around DE&I, productivity, and mental health.

Special Guest: Suzanne McAndrew.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+VRle1Kvb ]]> Olivia Berkman Suzanne McAndrew Tenants Need to Have a Good Story https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/20 1e8a4ee2-644b-4619-b52e-9c61b3d0d055 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman Jim Paterno & Alan Jovinelly of Stockton Real Estate Advisors share the major considerations for those looking to bring their workers back to the office. 31:55 false With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the idea of returning to the office is becoming more of a reality. But it also raises questions. Will we be safe? How should we navigate lease negotiations? What will the office of the future look like?
These are just a few of the questions we tackled in this episode, which is a recording of a live Q&A I did on rethinking the office.

Special Guests: Alan Jovinelly and Jim Paterno.

]]> office, leadership, remote work, work from home With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the idea of returning to the office is becoming more of a reality. But it also raises questions. Will we be safe? How should we navigate lease negotiations? What will the office of the future look like?
These are just a few of the questions we tackled in this episode, which is a recording of a live Q&A I did on rethinking the office.

Special Guests: Alan Jovinelly and Jim Paterno.

]]> With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the idea of returning to the office is becoming more of a reality. But it also raises questions. Will we be safe? How should we navigate lease negotiations? What will the office of the future look like?
These are just a few of the questions we tackled in this episode, which is a recording of a live Q&A I did on rethinking the office.

Special Guests: Alan Jovinelly and Jim Paterno.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+H5CJ1a9s ]]> Olivia Berkman Alan Jovinelly Jim Paterno “If I Don’t See One, I Will Be One” https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/19 dc360c66-30c4-493d-8a07-12656379b1e3 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman A story of perseverance, selflessness, and leadership. 38:17 false In honor of Black History Month and the powerful women of color who are inspiring others to dream big, I’d like to share my conversation with a truly remarkable woman.
Noel Abdur-Rahim is an Assurance Partner with PwC, focusing mostly on auditing public companies in the industrial manufacturing industry. Noel has over 15 years of experience serving clients in various sectors including large consumer and industrial products, utility, retail, higher education and multinational organizations and she is also on the board of the National Association of Black Accountants (or NABA).

Special Guest: Noel Abdur-Rahim.

]]> leadership, NABA, Black History In honor of Black History Month and the powerful women of color who are inspiring others to dream big, I’d like to share my conversation with a truly remarkable woman.
Noel Abdur-Rahim is an Assurance Partner with PwC, focusing mostly on auditing public companies in the industrial manufacturing industry. Noel has over 15 years of experience serving clients in various sectors including large consumer and industrial products, utility, retail, higher education and multinational organizations and she is also on the board of the National Association of Black Accountants (or NABA).

Special Guest: Noel Abdur-Rahim.

]]> In honor of Black History Month and the powerful women of color who are inspiring others to dream big, I’d like to share my conversation with a truly remarkable woman.
Noel Abdur-Rahim is an Assurance Partner with PwC, focusing mostly on auditing public companies in the industrial manufacturing industry. Noel has over 15 years of experience serving clients in various sectors including large consumer and industrial products, utility, retail, higher education and multinational organizations and she is also on the board of the National Association of Black Accountants (or NABA).

Special Guest: Noel Abdur-Rahim.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+8e7u6D-H ]]> Olivia Berkman Noel Abdur-Rahim What Makes a Great CEO? https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/18 0b17da25-62ea-45dc-87c7-c8e04290f9a8 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman CEOs are under intense scrutiny these days and as the demands from stakeholders for competent leadership increase, the process of CEO succession has become more critical than ever before. 27:55 false In this episode I had the privilege to interview Dr. Paul Winum, a Senior Partner at leadership consulting firm RHR, co-author of the book Inside CEO Succession: The Essential Guide to Leadership Transition and long-time family friend.

Become a member of FEI today.

Special Guest: Paul Winum.

]]> leadership, CEO, succession In this episode I had the privilege to interview Dr. Paul Winum, a Senior Partner at leadership consulting firm RHR, co-author of the book Inside CEO Succession: The Essential Guide to Leadership Transition and long-time family friend.

Become a member of FEI today.

Special Guest: Paul Winum.

]]> In this episode I had the privilege to interview Dr. Paul Winum, a Senior Partner at leadership consulting firm RHR, co-author of the book Inside CEO Succession: The Essential Guide to Leadership Transition and long-time family friend.

Become a member of FEI today.

Special Guest: Paul Winum.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+QTfSAn9P ]]> Olivia Berkman Paul Winum Resiliency and the Gift of Challenge https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/17 73c99512-4de7-481a-8040-8dd2ba8b0203 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman A Girl Scouts exec talks personal resiliency and how the organization is evolving. 18:36 false Brenda Zamzow has faced enormous hurdles in her personal and professional life, any one of which might defeat a person. But for Brenda, current Chief Financial & Administrative Officer for the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, the hardships served as wake up calls and inspiration. Her positivity is infectious and her “don’t sweat the small stuff” attitude is incredibly important during these trying times.

Special Guest: Brenda Zamzow.

]]> resiliency, leadership, women Brenda Zamzow has faced enormous hurdles in her personal and professional life, any one of which might defeat a person. But for Brenda, current Chief Financial & Administrative Officer for the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, the hardships served as wake up calls and inspiration. Her positivity is infectious and her “don’t sweat the small stuff” attitude is incredibly important during these trying times.

Special Guest: Brenda Zamzow.

]]> Brenda Zamzow has faced enormous hurdles in her personal and professional life, any one of which might defeat a person. But for Brenda, current Chief Financial & Administrative Officer for the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, the hardships served as wake up calls and inspiration. Her positivity is infectious and her “don’t sweat the small stuff” attitude is incredibly important during these trying times.

Special Guest: Brenda Zamzow.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+jqOdagKg ]]> Olivia Berkman Brenda Zamzow The Leadership Lesson That Got Me Through It https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/16 07219a80-74c4-4019-9e4f-271de2ce441a Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:45:00 -0500 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 2 Olivia Berkman Five leaders describe the career challenge that prepared them to take on COVID-19. 13:50 false Though no one could have predicted a global pandemic, certain companies have ridden the wave of disruption surprisingly well. So what differentiates these companies from those that succumbed to layoffs, bankruptcy and failures of leadership?
In this episode, I spoke with five senior-level financial executives about challenges they faced in their careers that helped to prepare them to successfully navigate the extreme disruption of COVID-19.

Special Guests: Adrian Brown, Carl J Lukach, Ron Zoromski, Scott Brickner, and Tania Zieja.

]]> leadership, covid-19 Though no one could have predicted a global pandemic, certain companies have ridden the wave of disruption surprisingly well. So what differentiates these companies from those that succumbed to layoffs, bankruptcy and failures of leadership?
In this episode, I spoke with five senior-level financial executives about challenges they faced in their careers that helped to prepare them to successfully navigate the extreme disruption of COVID-19.

Special Guests: Adrian Brown, Carl J Lukach, Ron Zoromski, Scott Brickner, and Tania Zieja.

]]> Though no one could have predicted a global pandemic, certain companies have ridden the wave of disruption surprisingly well. So what differentiates these companies from those that succumbed to layoffs, bankruptcy and failures of leadership?
In this episode, I spoke with five senior-level financial executives about challenges they faced in their careers that helped to prepare them to successfully navigate the extreme disruption of COVID-19.

Special Guests: Adrian Brown, Carl J Lukach, Ron Zoromski, Scott Brickner, and Tania Zieja.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+LPLdYCXJ ]]> Olivia Berkman Adrian Brown Carl J Lukach Ron Zoromski Scott Brickner Tania Zieja Episode 15: It's Time to Reinvent the Calendar https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/15 63f4d828-3693-410a-ad0a-7ee8aa7bf35a Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman If you want to know what someone is truly committed to, try looking at their calendar. 20:46 false As we all adapt to our new normals, one thing that might still feel out of reach is focus. How can we jump from parent mode or homeschool mode into work mode and back again?
According to executive coach Angelo Valenti, the secret is right in front of us: our calendars.
In this episode, Angelo gives great advice about returning to the office and shares techniques to help us feel more accomplished and happy working from home.

This will be the final episode of season 1 of Balance Sheet.

Special Guest: Angelo Valenti.

]]> productivity, coach, leadership, calendar, parents, remote work As we all adapt to our new normals, one thing that might still feel out of reach is focus. How can we jump from parent mode or homeschool mode into work mode and back again?
According to executive coach Angelo Valenti, the secret is right in front of us: our calendars.
In this episode, Angelo gives great advice about returning to the office and shares techniques to help us feel more accomplished and happy working from home.

This will be the final episode of season 1 of Balance Sheet.

Special Guest: Angelo Valenti.

]]> As we all adapt to our new normals, one thing that might still feel out of reach is focus. How can we jump from parent mode or homeschool mode into work mode and back again?
According to executive coach Angelo Valenti, the secret is right in front of us: our calendars.
In this episode, Angelo gives great advice about returning to the office and shares techniques to help us feel more accomplished and happy working from home.

This will be the final episode of season 1 of Balance Sheet.

Special Guest: Angelo Valenti.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+bwOTraYk ]]> Olivia Berkman Angelo Valenti Episode 14: How to Be an Effective Mentor https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/14 f656f07c-0062-4686-b35c-23c7803c0567 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman Having a mentor like Avec O’Brien will change the course of your life. But not all mentors are created equal and many are making serious (and avoidable) mistakes. 44:52 false Avec O’Brien is a Senior Finance Executive, Servant Leader and Board Director. She’s the current President of the Detroit chapter of FEI and served as Director on the National Board of ALPFA, the Association of Latino Professionals for America.
In this episode, Avec and I talked about the power of mentorship, the challenges of raising teenage sons and life as a Latina woman in accounting. Avec’s mentors have had a huge influence on her leadership style and I hope this conversation inspires you to seek out mentorship or become a mentor.

Check out the Equals Change Blog.

Special Guest: Avec O'Brien.

]]> mentor, mentorship, sponorship, allyship Avec O’Brien is a Senior Finance Executive, Servant Leader and Board Director. She’s the current President of the Detroit chapter of FEI and served as Director on the National Board of ALPFA, the Association of Latino Professionals for America.
In this episode, Avec and I talked about the power of mentorship, the challenges of raising teenage sons and life as a Latina woman in accounting. Avec’s mentors have had a huge influence on her leadership style and I hope this conversation inspires you to seek out mentorship or become a mentor.

Check out the Equals Change Blog.

Special Guest: Avec O'Brien.

]]> Avec O’Brien is a Senior Finance Executive, Servant Leader and Board Director. She’s the current President of the Detroit chapter of FEI and served as Director on the National Board of ALPFA, the Association of Latino Professionals for America.
In this episode, Avec and I talked about the power of mentorship, the challenges of raising teenage sons and life as a Latina woman in accounting. Avec’s mentors have had a huge influence on her leadership style and I hope this conversation inspires you to seek out mentorship or become a mentor.

Check out the Equals Change Blog.

Special Guest: Avec O'Brien.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+NIS2rgj5 ]]> Olivia Berkman Avec O'Brien Episode 13: “I Want More People That Look Like Me In The Profession”: Part 2 https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/13 a5c537e5-0d84-4c2a-9557-56a5558d13b9 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman Herschel and I discuss how he's balancing being a representative in the black community with his day job in accounting. 37:14 false Part 2 in my series with Herschel Frierson, managing director in the consulting group at Crowe and current Chair of the Board of Directors of NABA, the National Association of Black Accountants.

Special Guest: Herschel Frierson.

]]> leadership, black lives matter, NABA Part 2 in my series with Herschel Frierson, managing director in the consulting group at Crowe and current Chair of the Board of Directors of NABA, the National Association of Black Accountants.

Special Guest: Herschel Frierson.

]]> Part 2 in my series with Herschel Frierson, managing director in the consulting group at Crowe and current Chair of the Board of Directors of NABA, the National Association of Black Accountants.

Special Guest: Herschel Frierson.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+1eIiRqGT ]]> Olivia Berkman Herschel Frierson Episode 12: Working Parents Need More Support https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/12 a7986eb5-9d84-494c-8afe-7c05f085bd74 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman Whether you're a single parent or a co-parent, working while parenting (or parenting while working) in quarantine is not for the faint of heart. 27:51 false One silver lining of COVID-19 is that we’re opening up to each other about the struggle of juggling jobs, kids, parents, pets and a lot more. This juggling act isn’t new, but it’s new for a lot of us to be discussing it with our colleagues so honestly.
In this episode, I spoke Liz Gulliver, the cofounder of Kunik. Kunik is on the forefront of developing actionable, practical solutions for parents throughout this crisis and beyond.

Special Guest: Liz Gulliver.

]]> parenting, co-parenting, remote work One silver lining of COVID-19 is that we’re opening up to each other about the struggle of juggling jobs, kids, parents, pets and a lot more. This juggling act isn’t new, but it’s new for a lot of us to be discussing it with our colleagues so honestly.
In this episode, I spoke Liz Gulliver, the cofounder of Kunik. Kunik is on the forefront of developing actionable, practical solutions for parents throughout this crisis and beyond.

Special Guest: Liz Gulliver.

]]> One silver lining of COVID-19 is that we’re opening up to each other about the struggle of juggling jobs, kids, parents, pets and a lot more. This juggling act isn’t new, but it’s new for a lot of us to be discussing it with our colleagues so honestly.
In this episode, I spoke Liz Gulliver, the cofounder of Kunik. Kunik is on the forefront of developing actionable, practical solutions for parents throughout this crisis and beyond.

Special Guest: Liz Gulliver.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+6K10xQ8A ]]> Olivia Berkman Liz Gulliver Episode 11: Racial Justice Is a Movement, Not a Moment https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/11 53420a6e-fdf0-4468-94eb-6b0bccc0cd5d Fri, 24 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman My colleague at FEI Laura Shiffman and I interview the CFO of the National Urban League, Calvin Harris. 50:24 false As part of our FEI Forward Thinking series, we're speaking with 4 different senior-level financial executives about navigating such challenging times.
Sign up for the last in the series: Four Challenges, Four Leaders - Going on Offense.
We discuss how remote work has helped Calvin gain the trust of his team and how we can turn this time of increased attention to racial injustice into a movement, not just a moment.

Special Guest: Calvin Harris.

]]> leadership, racial justice, cfo As part of our FEI Forward Thinking series, we're speaking with 4 different senior-level financial executives about navigating such challenging times.
Sign up for the last in the series: Four Challenges, Four Leaders - Going on Offense.
We discuss how remote work has helped Calvin gain the trust of his team and how we can turn this time of increased attention to racial injustice into a movement, not just a moment.

Special Guest: Calvin Harris.

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]]> As part of our FEI Forward Thinking series, we're speaking with 4 different senior-level financial executives about navigating such challenging times.
Sign up for the last in the series: Four Challenges, Four Leaders - Going on Offense.
We discuss how remote work has helped Calvin gain the trust of his team and how we can turn this time of increased attention to racial injustice into a movement, not just a moment.

Special Guest: Calvin Harris.

Sponsored By:

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+ql_79med ]]> Olivia Berkman Calvin Harris Episode 10: Balance is BS https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/10 b02a9a36-0faa-4866-ab5c-e2963db573b7 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman Consciousness and mindfulness coach Luke Iorio says we should forget about balance and focus on fulfillment. 24:40 false As I continue interviewing experts and leaders I’ve been slowly coming to an interesting realization: balance is kind of BS. Most of the ideas we have about balance, anyway.
My guest Luke Iorio explains why scheduling and productivity hacks are actually preventing us from reaching the real goal of fulfillment.

Special Guest: Luke Iorio.

]]> balance, career, self-care, coach As I continue interviewing experts and leaders I’ve been slowly coming to an interesting realization: balance is kind of BS. Most of the ideas we have about balance, anyway.
My guest Luke Iorio explains why scheduling and productivity hacks are actually preventing us from reaching the real goal of fulfillment.

Special Guest: Luke Iorio.

]]> As I continue interviewing experts and leaders I’ve been slowly coming to an interesting realization: balance is kind of BS. Most of the ideas we have about balance, anyway.
My guest Luke Iorio explains why scheduling and productivity hacks are actually preventing us from reaching the real goal of fulfillment.

Special Guest: Luke Iorio.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+ymmI9MVN ]]> Olivia Berkman Luke Iorio Episode 9: How AI is Changing Fertility https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/9 98e79f12-3e5e-4788-bf21-5da55688eb72 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman Learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the family building process and how companies are supporting their employees. 35:52 false Dr. Mylene Yao has over 20 years of experience in clinical and scientific research in reproductive medicine. Prior to founding Univfy, she was on the faculty at Stanford University, where she led fertility and embryo genetics research and developed the Univfy technology with the academic founding team.

Mylene's podcast recommendation: Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History

Special Guest: Mylene Yao.

]]> fertility, family, AI Dr. Mylene Yao has over 20 years of experience in clinical and scientific research in reproductive medicine. Prior to founding Univfy, she was on the faculty at Stanford University, where she led fertility and embryo genetics research and developed the Univfy technology with the academic founding team.

Mylene's podcast recommendation: Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History

Special Guest: Mylene Yao.

]]> Dr. Mylene Yao has over 20 years of experience in clinical and scientific research in reproductive medicine. Prior to founding Univfy, she was on the faculty at Stanford University, where she led fertility and embryo genetics research and developed the Univfy technology with the academic founding team.

Mylene's podcast recommendation: Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History

Special Guest: Mylene Yao.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+d4Kf__q4 ]]> Olivia Berkman Mylene Yao Episode 8: “I Want More People That Look Like Me In The Profession”: Part 1 https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/8 dbb7bc41-a161-47dd-9142-c421c821de6c Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman NABA's new Board Chair Herschel Frierson discusses the practices in accounting and finance that lead to a lack of diversity. 37:39 false Herschel Frierson is a managing director in the consulting group at Crowe LLP and soon to be Chair of the Board of Directors of NABA, the National Association of Black Accountants.
As you’ll hear, Herschel has done a tremendous amount of work to bring young black people to the accounting profession. We talked about the practices in accounting and finance that lead to a lack of diversity, the importance of mentorship, and the conversations he’s having with his daughter in the midst of global protests.
We all know that we have a lot to learn and I hope this conversation will inspire you to have similar conversations with people in your own lives. Be vulnerable. Be open. And, as Herschel tells his mentees, just speak your truth.

Special Guest: Herschel Frierson.

]]> diversity, leadership, accounting, finance Herschel Frierson is a managing director in the consulting group at Crowe LLP and soon to be Chair of the Board of Directors of NABA, the National Association of Black Accountants.
As you’ll hear, Herschel has done a tremendous amount of work to bring young black people to the accounting profession. We talked about the practices in accounting and finance that lead to a lack of diversity, the importance of mentorship, and the conversations he’s having with his daughter in the midst of global protests.
We all know that we have a lot to learn and I hope this conversation will inspire you to have similar conversations with people in your own lives. Be vulnerable. Be open. And, as Herschel tells his mentees, just speak your truth.

Special Guest: Herschel Frierson.

]]> Herschel Frierson is a managing director in the consulting group at Crowe LLP and soon to be Chair of the Board of Directors of NABA, the National Association of Black Accountants.
As you’ll hear, Herschel has done a tremendous amount of work to bring young black people to the accounting profession. We talked about the practices in accounting and finance that lead to a lack of diversity, the importance of mentorship, and the conversations he’s having with his daughter in the midst of global protests.
We all know that we have a lot to learn and I hope this conversation will inspire you to have similar conversations with people in your own lives. Be vulnerable. Be open. And, as Herschel tells his mentees, just speak your truth.

Special Guest: Herschel Frierson.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+i3ndbKLA ]]> Olivia Berkman Herschel Frierson Episode 7: What It Means to Be an Ally https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/7 5891d8db-8f96-49a5-9e36-0a2f6b957a9f Thu, 04 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman For women, having men as allies can be highly effective as men continue to hold the majority of leadership and decision-making roles. ⁣ 31:33 false Stefanie Mockler is a leadership consultant, coach and organizational psychologist with Vantage Leadership Consulting. She’s the founder of The Female Leader’s Edge and also a TEDx and South by Southwest speaker.
I spoke with Stefanie about allyship and how it differs from mentorship or sponsorship, topics I’ve worked hard to explore and educate myself on since I entered the workforce.

Stefanie's favorite podcasts: Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

Women at Work

Special Guest: Stefanie Mockler.

]]> ally, gender, diversity, women Stefanie Mockler is a leadership consultant, coach and organizational psychologist with Vantage Leadership Consulting. She’s the founder of The Female Leader’s Edge and also a TEDx and South by Southwest speaker.
I spoke with Stefanie about allyship and how it differs from mentorship or sponsorship, topics I’ve worked hard to explore and educate myself on since I entered the workforce.

Stefanie's favorite podcasts: Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

Women at Work

Special Guest: Stefanie Mockler.

]]> Stefanie Mockler is a leadership consultant, coach and organizational psychologist with Vantage Leadership Consulting. She’s the founder of The Female Leader’s Edge and also a TEDx and South by Southwest speaker.
I spoke with Stefanie about allyship and how it differs from mentorship or sponsorship, topics I’ve worked hard to explore and educate myself on since I entered the workforce.

Stefanie's favorite podcasts: Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

Women at Work

Special Guest: Stefanie Mockler.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+JYMQiGsG ]]> Olivia Berkman Stefanie Mockler Episode 6: A Staff Psychologist on How to Deal With Fear and Anxiety https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/6 d5dcb9c0-0280-41df-9c1a-c21cb06653ce Thu, 21 May 2020 08:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman Executive coach and leadership consultant Michael Seaver uses positive psychology concepts to move leaders from success to significance and his mission is to unlock human potential. 30:11 false Michael Seaver helps leaders find clarity, confidence, and happiness. In this episode, Michael gives his best advice for those of us struggling with fear and anxiety and why, as a coach, he had to learn to meet people where they are.

Special Guest: Michael Seaver.

]]> leadership, psychology, executive coach, anxiety Michael Seaver helps leaders find clarity, confidence, and happiness. In this episode, Michael gives his best advice for those of us struggling with fear and anxiety and why, as a coach, he had to learn to meet people where they are.

Special Guest: Michael Seaver.

]]> Michael Seaver helps leaders find clarity, confidence, and happiness. In this episode, Michael gives his best advice for those of us struggling with fear and anxiety and why, as a coach, he had to learn to meet people where they are.

Special Guest: Michael Seaver.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+QaacmzSr ]]> Olivia Berkman Michael Seaver Episode 5: A CEO’s Guide to Crisis Leadership https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/5 89051f9f-8609-4246-ba93-2657071ce1da Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman Financial Executives International CEO Andrej Suskavcevic offers his insights into navigating the personal and professional challenges of the current environment. 28:58 false A thoughtful discussion on how meditation, routine, and compassion are helping FEI's CEO lead the organization through the pandemic.

Special Guest: Andrej Suskavcevic.

]]> leadership, CEO, mindfulness A thoughtful discussion on how meditation, routine, and compassion are helping FEI's CEO lead the organization through the pandemic.

Special Guest: Andrej Suskavcevic.

]]> A thoughtful discussion on how meditation, routine, and compassion are helping FEI's CEO lead the organization through the pandemic.

Special Guest: Andrej Suskavcevic.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+F3EMPq8n ]]> Olivia Berkman Andrej Suskavcevic Episode 4: Connecting at a Social Distance https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/4 ea9e8733-f60d-4105-aae1-4df1edc89d3c Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman Personal branding consultant Alyssa Gelbard offers her insights into networking at a social distance. 26:17 false In a world without the all-important “facetime”, how you manage your professional connections and grow/expand your network from a distance has taken on new urgency.

Special Guest: Alyssa Gelbard.

]]> career, networking In a world without the all-important “facetime”, how you manage your professional connections and grow/expand your network from a distance has taken on new urgency.

Special Guest: Alyssa Gelbard.

]]> In a world without the all-important “facetime”, how you manage your professional connections and grow/expand your network from a distance has taken on new urgency.

Special Guest: Alyssa Gelbard.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+XkYpbYkT ]]> Olivia Berkman Alyssa Gelbard Episode 3: Career Transitions in Today's World https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/3 1e4b84e7-5ab2-4fe5-a9b2-7695940236d0 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman Olivia Berkman speak with recruiting expert Paul McDonald about best practices for finding deciding your next career move in an upended job market. 34:28 false Finding a job in the current market upended by COVID-19 will require financial executives to be determined and thoughtful. This episode gives you some the tools needed to start the search.

Paul's favorite podcast: Future Proof, #92: Don’t panic: Coronavirus questions for your business, employees, and clients | with Jennifer Elder.

Special Guest: Paul McDonald.

]]> career, cfo, job search Finding a job in the current market upended by COVID-19 will require financial executives to be determined and thoughtful. This episode gives you some the tools needed to start the search.

Paul's favorite podcast: Future Proof, #92: Don’t panic: Coronavirus questions for your business, employees, and clients | with Jennifer Elder.

Special Guest: Paul McDonald.

]]> Finding a job in the current market upended by COVID-19 will require financial executives to be determined and thoughtful. This episode gives you some the tools needed to start the search.

Paul's favorite podcast: Future Proof, #92: Don’t panic: Coronavirus questions for your business, employees, and clients | with Jennifer Elder.

Special Guest: Paul McDonald.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+HSo6YbxW ]]> Olivia Berkman Paul McDonald Episode 2: When Life Overtakes The Work-Life Balance https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/2 78a64fc0-19fc-4401-8377-dbd6e92d9989 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman Amy Leschke-Kahle discusses how to deal with distractions while working from home, like the stress we’re all feeling living in the world of COVID-19. 38:20 false In this episode I spoke with Amy Leschke-Kahle, Vice President of Performance Acceleration at The Marcus Buckingham Company, an ADP Company. Amy collaborates with clients to transform engagement, performance and leadership development based on the unique culture of each organization.
Amy and I talked about how to deal with distractions while working from home, like the stress we’re all feeling as we watch the news and (in my case) a 6 month old baby.
We also talked about some of the lessons leaders can take away from managing a remote workforce, along with the tools that can help us be productive and engaged when we need to be. We began our discussion by reexamining what we mean in the first place when we say work-life balance.

Amy's favorite podcast: The Tim Ferriss Show, #414: Jack Kornfield — How to Find Peace Amidst COVID-19, How to Cultivate Calm in Chaos.

Special Guest: Amy Leschke-Kahle.

]]> work/life balance, career, stress, mindfulness In this episode I spoke with Amy Leschke-Kahle, Vice President of Performance Acceleration at The Marcus Buckingham Company, an ADP Company. Amy collaborates with clients to transform engagement, performance and leadership development based on the unique culture of each organization.
Amy and I talked about how to deal with distractions while working from home, like the stress we’re all feeling as we watch the news and (in my case) a 6 month old baby.
We also talked about some of the lessons leaders can take away from managing a remote workforce, along with the tools that can help us be productive and engaged when we need to be. We began our discussion by reexamining what we mean in the first place when we say work-life balance.

Amy's favorite podcast: The Tim Ferriss Show, #414: Jack Kornfield — How to Find Peace Amidst COVID-19, How to Cultivate Calm in Chaos.

Special Guest: Amy Leschke-Kahle.

]]> In this episode I spoke with Amy Leschke-Kahle, Vice President of Performance Acceleration at The Marcus Buckingham Company, an ADP Company. Amy collaborates with clients to transform engagement, performance and leadership development based on the unique culture of each organization.
Amy and I talked about how to deal with distractions while working from home, like the stress we’re all feeling as we watch the news and (in my case) a 6 month old baby.
We also talked about some of the lessons leaders can take away from managing a remote workforce, along with the tools that can help us be productive and engaged when we need to be. We began our discussion by reexamining what we mean in the first place when we say work-life balance.

Amy's favorite podcast: The Tim Ferriss Show, #414: Jack Kornfield — How to Find Peace Amidst COVID-19, How to Cultivate Calm in Chaos.

Special Guest: Amy Leschke-Kahle.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+1sNH4l9q ]]> Olivia Berkman Amy Leschke-Kahle Episode 1: Humor, Patience and Living Through Coronavirus https://balancesheet.fireside.fm/1 dc2bdecc-ee0b-4d0b-a726-546f305df525 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0400 oberkman@financialexecutives.org (Olivia Berkman) full 1 Olivia Berkman A discussion with FEI member Tim Blount about his experience living through a coronavirus quarantine. 25:22 false Special Guest: Tim Blount.

]]> coronavirus, well being, CFO https://fireside.fm/player/v2/EDVJTd4E+AGOU6Npt ]]> Olivia Berkman Tim Blount