Talent Empowerment with Tom Finn

Viktor Bullain, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of LeggUP, and I, Tom Finn, Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, share our entrepreneurial journey from our time at USC to the founding of our company. We discuss the challenges we faced in transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship, the original vision for LeggUP, and the lessons learned from early setbacks. We explore the importance of resilience and the strategic pivots we made to enhance our company’s coaching solutions.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the platform that transforms workforce health and productivity through our innovative combination of AI technology and human expertise. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS05:37 - From Corporate Roles to Entrepreneurship12:48 - The Original Thesis for LeggUP20:50 - Lessons Learned from Early Challenges22:06 - Navigating Remote Collaboration30:14 - Supporting the Team During Political Unrest in Belarus39:39 - Resilience in Entrepreneurship45:34 - Capital Efficiency in a Changing Market49:14 - Leveraging AI for Scalable Coaching Solutions55:54 - The Future of Digital Health and Performance🌟ABOUT VIKTOR BULLAINViktor Bullain is a highly experienced professional with a background in architecture and business administration. Currently, working as the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at LeggUP Inc., Viktor has a history of holding key positions in various companies such as Globalcoa.ch, Turner Construction Company, Vico Software, and Graphisoft. Throughout their career, Viktor has focused on implementing and developing strategies for agile project delivery, virtual design and construction, and lean construction methodologies. Viktor's work has been instrumental in creating learning organizations and driving digital transformation within the companies Viktor has been a part of.🔗CONNECT WITH VIKTORLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktor-bullain-leggup/ Website: https://www.leggup.com/ 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Next Thursday, Viktor Bullain, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of LeggUP, and I, Tom Finn, Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, share our entrepreneurial journey from our time at USC to the founding of our company. We discuss the challenges we faced in transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship, the original vision for LeggUP, and the lessons learned from early setbacks. We explore the importance of resilience and the strategic pivots we made to enhance our company’s coaching solutions.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the platform that transforms workforce health and productivity through our innovative combination of AI technology and human expertise. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

Shirley Engelmeier, CEO and founder of Inclusion, Inc., discusses the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over the past 30 years and the challenges faced in the present day. She highlights the importance of creating a culture of inclusion in businesses and addresses the pushback against DEI. She emphasizes the need for organizations to communicate the business benefits of DEI.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the all-in-one talent development solution that combines seamless onboarding, assessments, tailored development plans, and high-impact coaching, to elevate your teams. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS03:19 - Key Milestones in the Evolution of DEI07:04 - The Pushback Against DEI: Disinformation and Fringe Ideologies08:29 - The Business Benefits of DEI and the Importance of Communication19:24 - The Removal of Equity from DEI Frameworks25:37 - Educating and Finding Common Ground for DEI30:15 - Moving Forward: Business-Centric Approach to DEI🌟ABOUT SHIRLEY ENGELMEIERShirley Engelmeier, founder of InclusionINC, has been a DEI thought leader for over 25 years, helping Fortune 500 companies and emerging organizations build inclusive cultures to drive business success. Her expertise in leveraging inclusion to boost engagement, productivity, and innovation is widely recognized. With credible research, she addresses the recent anti-DEI pushback, advocating for well-reasoned approaches that enhance business strategies and meet evolving customer needs. 🔗CONNECT WITH SHIRLEYWebsite: https://www.inclusion-inc.com/ Shirley’s book ‘Deliberate Disruption’: https://a.co/d/97F0sCi 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Next Thursday, Shirley Engelmeier, CEO and founder of Inclusion, Inc., discusses the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over the past 30 years and the challenges faced in the present day. She highlights the importance of creating a culture of inclusion in businesses and addresses the pushback against DEI. She emphasizes the need for organizations to communicate the business benefits of DEI.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the all-in-one talent development solution that combines seamless onboarding, assessments, tailored development plans, and high-impact coaching, to elevate your teams. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

Mike Harbour, President of Harbour Resources and leadership development expert, shares his insights on leadership training and development in the healthcare industry. Mike also discusses the challenges faced by mid-level leaders, such as the shortage of workers and the lack of purpose in their work. He highlights the significance of effective communication and the need for leaders to model good communication skills.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the all-in-one talent development solution that combines seamless onboarding, assessments, tailored development plans, and high-impact coaching, to elevate your teams. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS04:18 Balancing Assertiveness with Kindness and Empathy07:10 Managing Financial Motivation vs. Putting Goodness Out in the World10:06 Helping New Leaders Model the Right Way to Cut Expenses13:15 Challenges Faced by Mid-Level Leaders in Today's Market18:29 The Importance of Effective Communication in Leadership23:19 Building a Leadership Brand and Changing the Status Quo29:02 Developing the Next Evolution of the US Healthcare System34:02 Strategic Planning and Preventive Leadership🌟ABOUT MIKE HARBOURMike Harbour founded Harbour Resources with one mission - to help build great leaders.Starting his own personal and leadership development with 12 years in the US Army and then entering corporate America- Mike has coached, interviewed and mentored tens of thousands of leaders since 1999. Mike has worked alongside John Maxwell, Quint Studer and many more well-known experts in the leadership development industry.🔗CONNECT WITH MIKEWebsite: https://www.harbourresources.com/ 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Next Thursday, Mike Harbour, President of Harbour Resources and leadership development expert, shares his insights on leadership training and development in the healthcare industry. Mike also discusses the challenges faced by mid-level leaders, such as the shortage of workers and the lack of purpose in their work. He highlights the significance of effective communication and the need for leaders to model good communication skills.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the all-in-one talent development solution that combines seamless onboarding, assessments, tailored development plans, and high-impact coaching, to elevate your teams. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

Shawn Day, founder of Hire Lead Chill, discusses the impact of AI on recruitment, the unique challenges of blue-collar hiring, and the innovative business model he developed to provide recruitment services at a lower cost. Shawn emphasizes the importance of building relationships and understanding the needs of both clients and candidates in the recruitment process. He also shares insights on leadership and the importance of aligning personal and professional goals.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS02:00 - Impactful Changes in Recruitment Today06:07 - The Business Model of Hire Lead Chill26:07 - Perception Leadership37:10 - Designing the Life You Want🌟ABOUT SHAWN DAYShawn is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience navigating the small business world. After a brief stint in the corporate world, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, founding Daycorp Mortgage and later, Phcs Inc., a cleaning company that flourished under his leadership.Through the highs and lows of small business ownership, Shawn honed his craft, eventually joining forces with the acquiring company of Phcs Inc. In this role, he led expansion efforts, guiding the company through strategic acquisitions and innovations.In 2016, Shawn's focus shifted to revolutionizing recruitment, a challenge he embraced with his signature humility and determination. As word of his success spread, small business owners across the country sought his guidance, turning to him and his team for recruitment solutions that challenged industry norms.Today, Shawn continues to apply his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for service to empower small businesses and their leaders, sharing his insights and expertise with those seeking to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship.🔗CONNECT WITH SHAWNLinktree: https://linktr.ee/hireleadchill 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Next Thursday, Shawn Day, founder of Hire Lead Chill, discusses the impact of AI on recruitment, the unique challenges of blue-collar hiring, and the innovative business model he developed to provide recruitment services at a lower cost. Shawn emphasizes the importance of building relationships and understanding the needs of both clients and candidates in the recruitment process. He also shares insights on leadership and the importance of aligning personal and professional goals.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

Nathaniel Harding, Managing Partner of Cortado Ventures, discusses venture capital and investing in the mid-continent region. He emphasizes the importance of personal relationships and proximity in the investment process, especially for founders outside of traditional tech hubs. He also discusses the challenges of raising capital and the criteria they look for in potential investments.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS06:39 Creating Opportunities in Underserved Markets12:24 Investment Criteria and Value-Add26:53 Stacking the Deck for Success36:36 The Challenges and Rewards of Being a VC🌟ABOUT NATHANIEL HARDINGNathaniel Harding is Managing Partner of Cortado Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in growth-driven technology companies. He is also Board Member for Antioch Energy. He is an accomplished senior executive, entrepreneur, technologist, thought leader, and community advocate. Nathaniel was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and a Most Admired CEO in Oklahoma by the Journal Record. Previously, he and his partner developed a midcontinent resource play which they sold in 2013 for $120M. His broad areas of expertise include operational strategy, financial modeling, statistical analysis, leveraging big data, connecting science with commercial strategy, energy, fundraising, and public speaking.🔗CONNECT WITH NATHANIELCompany Website: https://cortado.ventures/ 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Next Thursday, Nathaniel Harding, Managing Partner of Cortado Ventures, discusses venture capital and investing in the mid-continent region. He emphasizes the importance of personal relationships and proximity in the investment process, especially for founders outside of traditional tech hubs. He also discusses the challenges of raising capital and the criteria they look for in potential investments.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

Ranjeet Mudholkar, Founder of The Next League Program, discusses the EB1A green card, also known as the Genius Visa. Ranjeet emphasizes the purpose of the visa and also explains the process and requirements for obtaining the EB1A green card.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS01:08 Understanding the EB1A Green Card and its Importance07:21 Benefits of the EB1A Green Card for Individuals and the US11:21 The Process and Requirements for the EB1A Green Card24:15 Challenges and Benefits for Individuals Obtaining the EB1A Green Card27:43 Demographics of Individuals Obtaining the EB1A Green Card31:27 The Impact of Immigrants on the US Workforce🌟ABOUT RANJEET MUDHOLKARAs the visionary founder of the Next League Program, Ranjeet S. Mudholkar is transforming the pathway to the EB-1A Green Card, helping professionals achieve their American Dream by applying for the EB1A Green Card and landing the perfect job in 6 months without any sponsor, Lottery, or $1M+ investment. With a background featuring over two decades of leadership, accolades from Forbes, and international speaking engagements, Ranjeet combines using tools and techniques to help individuals identify their expertise, understand EB1A jurisprudence, and learn the art of presenting themselves. Ranjeet’s methodology guides individuals to EB1A Achievement in an easy and straightforward way, cutting out all of the confusion. As a guiding light for individuals seeking U.S. residency, Ranjeet's coaching methodologies unlock success, wherein EB1A Green Card is a byproduct and milestone in one’s journey. Ranjeet’s mission is simple: To help individuals experience the American dream.🔗CONNECT WITH RANJEETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmudholkar/ Website: https://www.nextleagueprogram.com/ 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Next Thursday, Ranjeet Mudholkar, Founder of The Next League Program, discusses the EB1A green card, also known as the Genius Visa. Ranjeet emphasizes the purpose of the visa and also explains the process and requirements for obtaining the EB1A green card.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

Lance Graulich, the CEO of Eye On Franchising and an expert in franchising, shares insights on the misconceptions and benefits of franchise ownership. He addresses common concerns such as the cost of joining a franchise and the need for prior experience in a specific industry. Lance highlights the wide range of franchise opportunities available, including not only food and blue-collar industries but also business services, pets, and senior care. This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS01:13 Misconceptions about Franchise Ownership09:13 Franchise Success Stories and Earnings Claims16:13 Franchise Opportunities in Home Services25:18 Starting with One Franchise and Scaling29:04 The Importance of Systems in Franchising35:14 Benefits of Franchise Ownership39:02 Franchise Categories and Finding the Right Fit🌟ABOUT LANCE GRAULICHLance Graulich, known as the "King of Franchising," is the CEO of Eye On Franchising, a leading franchise consulting and development group representing over 800 franchise brands. He hosts the Eye on Franchising Podcast, with 300+ 5-star reviews and a top 1.5% global ranking. Lance's mission is to make business ownership accessible through franchising, having helped over 1,000 individuals become successful franchise owners and supported franchises like TGI Fridays to reach $225,000,000+ in revenue.🔗CONNECT WITH LANCEWebsite: LanceGraulich.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lance.graulich/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanceeyeonfranchising/ 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Next Thursday, Lance Graulich, the CEO of Eye On Franchising and an expert in franchising, shares insights on the misconceptions and benefits of franchise ownership. He addresses common concerns such as the cost of joining a franchise and the need for prior experience in a specific industry. Lance highlights the wide range of franchise opportunities available, including not only food and blue-collar industries but also business services, pets, and senior care. This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

Eric Liedtke, co-founder and CEO of the Unless Collective, discusses the shift in consumer attitudes towards sustainability and eco-friendly products. He highlights the importance of consumers making a difference through their purchases and how brands can create products that align with their values. Eric explains the concept of regenerative fashion, which involves making clothing from plants and minerals that harmlessly decompose when discarded.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS00:58 - Evolution of Consumer Attitudes Towards Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Products10:37 - Leaving Adidas and Starting His Own Company27:04 - Scaling a Mission-Driven Company29:30 - The Power of Partnerships in Scaling Sustainable Fashion🌟ABOUT ERIC LIEDTKEEric Liedtke is the co-founder and CEO of The UNLESS Collective, the world’s first regenerative fashion brand, pioneering a transformative approach to design, distribution, and sustainability in the footwear, apparel, and accessories industry. Formerly an executive at adidas, Eric led groundbreaking initiatives in material innovation and sustainability, driving over $8 billion in revenue growth in just six years. A passionate advocate for ocean conservation, Eric spearheaded partnerships with Parley for the Oceans and drove ambitious goals to eliminate plastic waste from products. With a career spanning 26 years, Eric is recognized for his consumer-led innovation, including the creation of adidas Boost and the billion-dollar Yeezy business. He continues to lead by example, championing circular product concepts and serving on the Parley for the Oceans Steering Committee. Eric resides on the Oregon Coast with his family, where he enjoys surfing and fitness pursuits.🔗CONNECT WITH ERICLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-liedtke-890130115/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric.liedtke/?hl=en 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Next Thursday, Eric Liedtke, co-founder and CEO of the Unless Collective, discusses the shift in consumer attitudes towards sustainability and eco-friendly products. He highlights the importance of consumers making a difference through their purchases and how brands can create products that align with their values. Eric explains the concept of regenerative fashion, which involves making clothing from plants and minerals that harmlessly decompose when discarded.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

Carlo Taormina, Life/High Performance Coach and Keynote Speaker, shares his journey of overcoming depression and suicidal ideation and how he now helps others do the same. He emphasizes the importance of giving oneself one more chance and taking a leap of faith. Carlo discusses the desperate feeling of wanting to try one more time and the comfort that comes from having a backup plan.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS05:22 Changing Body Language and Environment12:34 Helping Others and Serving31:33 Taking the First Step and Making Decisions🌟ABOUT CARLO TAORMINACarlo Taormina has achieved the near impossible as he puts it when he describes overcoming clinical depression and suicidal ideation. Carlo has always been one to help people with his background in personal training, life coaching, and as a keynote speaker. Carlo rose from the depths of his mental illness, to share his story of overcoming self doubt, destroying limiting beliefs, and unleashing the real you in order to help those in similar positions. From sharing his story on social media, coaching, clients, and speaking on the largest stages, Carlo has had people approach him, saying his message save their life. as a powerful coach and keynote speaker, Carlo impacts all as he shares his message with fortune 500’s, universities and local communities.🔗CONNECT WITH CARLOInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlotaormina_lifecoach/ 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Next Thursday, Carlo Taormina, Life/High-Performance Coach and Keynote Speaker, shares his journey of overcoming depression and suicidal ideation and how he now helps others do the same. He emphasizes the importance of giving oneself one more chance and taking a leap of faith. Carlo discusses the desperate feeling of wanting to try one more time and the comfort that comes from having a backup plan.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

Dr. Myriam Hadnes, Founder of Workshops Work, shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship and the creation of her companies NeverDoneBefore.org and Workshops.Work. She discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning to entrepreneurship and the importance of building a community and creating a safe space for collaboration. Myriam also explains her facilitation agency model and the value of investing in branding and design. She emphasizes the power of understanding human behavior and communication in facilitating workshops and building successful businesses.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS06:39 Creating a Safe Space for Collaboration10:14 Building a Community and Overcoming Challenges13:10 Transitioning to a Facilitation Agency Model25:54 Overcoming Obstacles and Negotiating Deals27:57 Investing in Branding and Design30:01 Understanding Human Behavior and Communication🌟ABOUT DR. MYRIAM HADNESMyriam is driven by the vision to create an ecosystem for facilitators, helping them leverage their work's impact through community, collaboration, and co-creation. She holds a PhD in Behavioural Economics and a Master's in Sociology. In her facilitation work, she combines academic knowledge with practical experience in group collaboration.During the Pandemic in 2020, Myriam founded NeverDoneBefore (https://neverdonebefore.org) (NBD), a global online community of facilitators who aim to spark fresh trends in group collaboration. The community includes over 100 members from more than 40 countries.Her business workshops.work (http://workshops.work), has grown into a boutique agency that connects facilitators of the NDB community with multi-national companies to deliver state-of-the-art online training to their remote teams. Together, they deliver more than 100 training workshops in more than 10 languages per year.Before starting her business as a freelancer in 2017 and a limited company in 2022, Myriam worked in the higher education sector as a researcher and lecturer, as coordinator of a study programme in Vietnam, and as a strategic advisor of the university president in Luxembourg.🔗CONNECT WITH DR. MYRIAMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myriam-hadnes/ 🔗CONNECT WITH TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation🎙️ABOUT THE PODCASTEvery week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

Next Thursday, Dr. Myriam Hadnes, Founder of Workshops Work, shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship and the creation of her companies NeverDoneBefore.org and Workshops.Work. She discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning to entrepreneurship and the importance of building a community and creating a safe space for collaboration. Myriam also explains her facilitation agency model and the value of investing in branding and design. She emphasizes the power of understanding human behavior and communication in facilitating workshops and building successful businesses.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation