Turning Points in Leadership

Dr. Kristen Albert

Kris believes that every one of us is capable of leading, and also responsible for positive leadership within our spheres of influence. In fact, throughout her entire career Kris has been dedicated to growing exceptional leaders – from the classroom to the board room, and everywhere in between. The individuals whom Kris interviews are changing the image from a leader being someone at the top of the corporate ladder, or needing to hold a title of privilege to be able to make a difference. Instead, Kris's guests are leading change in bold and inspiring ways, and she wants YOU, her audience, to be inspired by these leaders, and to consider how YOU can become a catalyst for change in your spheres of influence. read less

Leadership Chronicles: Impactful Moments in My Journey
Sep 22 2023
Leadership Chronicles: Impactful Moments in My Journey
About this episode:After 14 episodes, Kris is pressing pause on creating new episodes of the Turning Points in Leadership Podcast as she pares down her responsibilities in preparation for "retirement." Everyone's vision of retirement is unique, and Kris's will be no exception. While her work will look a little different, you can be sure that she will not stop striving to make our world a better place though her messages of inspiration. Kris will continue to encourage and challeng people to step authentically and courageously into leadership, and in ways that are positive and highly effective.In Kris's final episode, she shares two specific stories where someone else's authentic and courageous leadership made a difference in her life. Kris wants to especially thank Carol Cox of Speaking Your Brand for encouraging Kris to create and host this Turning Points in Leadership podcast as a container for her thought leadership. Stay subscribed to the Turning Points in Leadership podcast to remain up-to-date on Kris's future projects. About your podcast host, Dr. Kristen AlbertDr. Kristen Albert, is a successful coach, WOB business owner, public speaker, and writer. She holds an Ed.D. in Leadership from the University of Delaware, a certificate in Ontological coaching from the Newfield Network, Boulder,CO.Throughout her entire career, Kris has been dedicated to growing exceptional leaders – from the classroom to the board room, and everywhere in between. Kris is the President and Lead coach of Turning Points LLC and the host of the online Turning Points Leaders Community and the Turning Points in Leadership podcast. Her experience as an educator, coach, and leader allows her to bring a uniquely wise and highly effective approach to every interaction.  Kris is a proven leader and is proud to be rated in the top 2% of all leaders (globally) according on the Leadership Circle(R) assessment.  Through her work as a master coach and expert in adult learning, Kris's coaching clients have realized gains in all areas of their personal and business worlds including personal and organizational leadership, accountability, focus, communication skills, self-development and leadership effectiveness. Women leaders who work with Kris grow to see themselves as strong and capable leaders; they learn to embrace and leverage their uniqueness, grow in confidence and their ability to show up courageously and authentically, and with the ability to celebrate who they are and who they were created and gifted to be.Kris lives her life with intention and works for social and racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion for all. She resides in Lancaster PA with her husband Doug and her cat Watson. If you're ready to see beyond obstacles, push boundaries, and get things done, contact Kris for a conversation for possibilities.Turning Points LLC--Live. Work. Satisfied.Connect with Kristen Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenalbert/
JOY as a Leadership Mandate: An Interview with Dr. Brian Norcross
Aug 25 2023
JOY as a Leadership Mandate: An Interview with Dr. Brian Norcross
About this episode:In this episode I welcome my guest, Dr. Brian Norcross. When I think of Creative Leaders, I think of Brian. He is a master at creating positive environments and positive relationships; I hope he will share a story with you about the turning point in his life when he declared, at a relatively young age, that he would make creating positive environments at the very core of his life’s work.  Brian leads in a way that is uniquely him. His way of being is calm, steady, and positive, and everything he does is grounded in intention and excellence. I am eager for you to get to know Brian, and to learn from the experiences that have contributed to his unique way of leading.Meet Dr. Brian Norcross: Brian is the Senior Director of Instrumental Music and Conducting Studies at Franklin & Marshall College where he has been twice voted the "Most Influential Professor in the Arts and Humanities." Brian is also the Artistic Director and founding conductor of the Allegro Orchestra Lancaster, the Director of Music at the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster, and an active guest conductor and clinician in the mid-Atlantic states.   Brian received his doctorate, with distinction, from The Catholic University of America in Washington D. C.; his master's, with performance and academic honors from New England Conservatory in Boston, MA; and his bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. He and his wife Kim are both educators and have four adult children: Molly, Megan, Greyson and Gloria.Connect with Brian: brian.norcross@fandm.eduAbout your podcast host, Dr. Kristen AlbertDr. Kristen Albert, is a successful coach, WOB business owner, public speaker, and writer. She holds an Ed.D. in Leadership from the University of Delaware, a certificate in Ontological coaching from the Newfield Network, Boulder,CO.Throughout her entire career, Kris has been dedicated to growing exceptional leaders – from the classroom to the board room, and everywhere in between. Kris is the President and Lead coach of Turning Points LLC and the host of the online Turning Points Leaders Community and the Turning Points in Leadership podcast. Her experience as an educator, coach, and leader allows her to bring a uniquely wise and highly effective approach to every interaction.  Kris is a proven leader and is proud to be rated in the top 2% of all leaders (globally) according on the Leadership Circle(R) assessment.  Through her work as a master coach and expert in adult learning, Kris's coaching clients have realized gains in all areas of their personal and business worlds including personal and organizational leadership, accountability, focus, communication skills, self-development and leadership effectiveness. Women leaders who work with Kris grow to see themselves as strong and capable leaders; they learn to embrace and leverage their uniqueness, grow in confidence and their ability to show up courageously and authentically, and with the ability to celebrate who they are and who they were created and gifted to be.Kris lives her life with intention and works for social and racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion for all. She resides in Lancaster PA with her husband Doug and her cat Watson. If you're ready to see beyond obstacles, push boundaries, and get things done, contact Kris for a conversation for possibilities.Turning Points LLC--Live. Work. Satisfied.Connect with Kristen Albert:
Advocating for Teachers: An Interview with Steven Fackenthall
Jul 28 2023
Advocating for Teachers: An Interview with Steven Fackenthall
Connect with Kristen Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenalbert/About my guest, Steven FackenthallSteven Fackenthall is the general music teacher at Richey Elementary in the Red Clay Consolidated SD in Wilmington, DE, and the President of the Red Clay Education Association. He will be starting his 16th year of teaching in September. Connect with Steve: Twitter: muzicman52, Facebook: Steve Fackenthall, Email: sfackenthall@gmail.comAbout me -- your host, Dr. Kristen Albert:Dr. Kristen Albert, is a successful coach, WOB business owner, public speaker, and writer. She holds an Ed.D. in Leadership from the University of Delaware, a certificate in Ontological coaching from the Newfield Network, Boulder,CO.Throughout her entire career, Kris has been dedicated to growing exceptional leaders – from the classroom to the board room, and everywhere in between. Kris is the President and Lead coach of Turning Points LLC and the host of the online Turning Points Leaders Community and the Turning Points in Leadership podcast. Her experience as an educator, coach, and leader allows her to bring a uniquely wise and highly effective approach to every interaction.  Kris is a proven leader and is proud to be rated in the top 2% of all leaders (globally) according on the Leadership Circle(R) assessment.  Through her work as a master coach and expert in adult learning, Kris's coaching clients have realized gains in all areas of their personal and business worlds including personal and organizational leadership, accountability, focus, communication skills, self-development and leadership effectiveness. Women leaders who work with Kris grow to see themselves as strong and capable leaders; they learn to embrace and leverage their uniqueness, grow in confidence and their ability to show up courageously and authentically, and with the ability to celebrate who they are and who they were created and gifted to be.Kris lives her life with intention and works for social and racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion for all. She resides in Lancaster PA with her husband Doug and her cat Watson. If you're ready to see beyond obstacles, push boundaries, and get things done, contact Kris for a conversation for possibilities.Turning Points LLC--Live. Work. Satisfied.
Owning the Path: Embracing Extreme Ownership in Leadership -- An Interview with Isaac Etter
Jun 23 2023
Owning the Path: Embracing Extreme Ownership in Leadership -- An Interview with Isaac Etter
Join the Turning Points Leaders Community: https://turning-points-community.mn.co/Connect with Dr. Kristen Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenalbert/About my guest, Isaac EtterIsaac Etter is a social entrepreneur, father, avid learner, and leader. Isaac has been the founder of multiple organizations and companies. He has been bringing his ideas to life since he was 15. Currently, Isaac is the CEO and founder of Identity a startup focused on using technology to help adoptive and foster parents thrive. He is also the founder and principle consultant at Etter Consulting a small business strategy agency. Isaac has focused his time towards two areas that bring him immense joy which are innovating the adoption and foster care field and helping people start companies. Isaac's inspirational quote: “Extreme Ownership. Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame.” ― Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Connect with Isaac: Website: https://isaacetter.com/Email: isaac@identitylearning.co  About me -- your host, Dr. Kristen Albert:Dr. Kristen Albert, is a successful coach, WOB business owner, public speaker, and writer. She holds an Ed.D. in Leadership from the University of Delaware, a certificate in Ontological coaching from the Newfield Network, Boulder,CO.Throughout her entire career, Kris has been dedicated to growing exceptional leaders – from the classroom to the board room, and everywhere in between. Kris is the President and Lead coach of Turning Points LLC and the host of the online Turning Points Leaders Community and the Turning Points in Leadership podcast. Her experience as an educator, coach, and leader allows her to bring a uniquely wise and highly effective approach to every interaction.  Kris is a proven leader and is proud to be rated in the top 2% of all leaders (globally) according on the Leadership Circle(R) assessment.  Through her work as a master coach and expert in adult learning, Kris's coaching clients have realized gains in all areas of their personal and business worlds including personal and organizational leadership, accountability, focus, communication skills, self-development and leadership effectiveness. Women leaders who work with Kris grow to see themselves as strong and capable leaders; they learn to embrace and leverage their uniqueness, grow in confidence and their ability to show up courageously and authentically, and with the ability to celebrate who they are and who they were created and gifted to be.Kris lives her life with intention and works for social and racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion for all. She resides in Lancaster PA with her husband Doug and her cat Watson. If you're ready to see beyond obstacles, push boundaries, and get things done, contact Kris for a conversation for possibilities.Turning Points LLC--Live. Work. Satisfied.
Your Leadership Coach: An Interview with Dr. Kris Albert
May 26 2023
Your Leadership Coach: An Interview with Dr. Kris Albert
It's 11th Episode, and Dr. Kris thought it important that you get to know the woman behind the mic. So in this episode you'll get to know a bit about Kris, her journey into leadership, and what compels her to do this work. Connect with Kris by joining the Turning Points Leaders Community: https://turning-points-community.mn.co/Or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenalbert/Here's Kris's official bio: Dr. Kristen Albert, is a successful coach, WOB business owner, public speaker, and writer. She holds an Ed.D. in Leadership from the University of Delaware, a certificate in Ontological coaching from the Newfield Network, Boulder,CO.Throughout her entire career, Kris has been dedicated to growing exceptional leaders – from the classroom to the board room, and everywhere in between. Kris is the President and Lead coach of Turning Points LLC and the host of the online Turning Points Leaders Community and the Turning Points in Leadership podcast. Her experience as an educator, coach, and leader allows her to bring a uniquely wise and highly effective approach to every interaction.  Kris is a proven leader and is proud to be rated in the top 2% of all leaders (globally) according on the Leadership Circle(R) assessment.  Through her work as a master coach and expert in adult learning, Kris's coaching clients have realized gains in all areas of their personal and business worlds including personal and organizational leadership, accountability, focus, communication skills, self-development and leadership effectiveness. Women leaders who work with Kris grow to see themselves as strong and capable leaders; they learn to embrace and leverage their uniqueness, grow in confidence and their ability to show up courageously and authentically, and with the ability to celebrate who they are and who they were created and gifted to be.Kris lives her life with intention and works for social and racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion for all. She resides in Lancaster PA with her husband Doug and her cat Watson. If you're ready to see beyond obstacles, push boundaries, and get things done, contact Kris for a conversation for possibilities.Turning Points LLC--Live. Work. Satisfied.
Choose a Path. Make Justice Happen.: An Interview With Jinada Rochelle
Apr 28 2023
Choose a Path. Make Justice Happen.: An Interview With Jinada Rochelle
Join the Turning Points Leaders Community: https://turning-points-community.mn.co/Connect with Dr. Kristen Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenalbert/About My Guest, Jinada RochelleJinada Rochelle LLC is a company focused on providing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training to businesses and community organizations. Through tailored training sessions, companies are provided an in-depth definition of DE&I, given tools to learn how to leverage its benefits, and practical steps to implement DE&I into their strategic plan. Prior to forming Jinada Rochelle LLC, Jinada worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the Human Relations Commission. The Commission is charged with investigating unlawful claims of discrimination, conducting community outreach, engaging with business stakeholders, and assisting the citizens of Pennsylvania. In addition to working at the Commission, she worked for over 10 years in the private industry. She is a 2019 graduate of the Harrisburg MLK Leadership Institute and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. She has one adult son who is thriving in his own business. Connect with Jinada:Email: rochellellc@jinrochelle.comWebsite: Jinrochelle.comAbout me -- your host, Dr. Kristen Albert:Dr. Kristen Albert, is a successful coach, WOB business owner, public speaker, and writer. She holds an Ed.D. in Leadership from the University of Delaware, a certificate in Ontological coaching from the Newfield Network, Boulder,CO.Throughout her entire career, Kris has been dedicated to growing exceptional leaders – from the classroom to the board room, and everywhere in between. Kris is the President and Lead coach of Turning Points LLC and the host of the online Turning Points Leaders Community and the Turning Points in Leadership podcast. Her experience as an educator, coach, and leader allows her to bring a uniquely wise and highly effective approach to every interaction.  Kris is a proven leader and is proud to be rated in the top 2% of all leaders (globally) according on the Leadership Circle(R) assessment.  Through her work as a master coach and expert in adult learning, Kris's coaching clients have realized gains in all areas of their personal and business worlds including personal and organizational leadership, accountability, focus, communication skills, self-development and leadership effectiveness. Women leaders who work with Kris grow to see themselves as strong and capable leaders; they learn to embrace and leverage their uniqueness, grow in confidence and their ability to show up courageously and authentically, and with the ability to celebrate who they are and who they were created and gifted to be.Kris lives her life with intention and works for social and racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion for all. She resides in Lancaster PA with her husband Doug and her cat Watson. If you're ready to see beyond obstacles, push boundaries, and get things done, contact Kris for a conversation for possibilities.Turning Points LLC--Live. Work. Satisfied.
Embracing Change as a Catalyst for Progress: An Interview with Brian Graves
Mar 24 2023
Embracing Change as a Catalyst for Progress: An Interview with Brian Graves
Join the Turning Points Leaders Community: https://turning-points-community.mn.co/Connect with Dr. Kristen Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenalbert/Meet my guest, Brian GravesBrian is the Co-Founder and a lead organizer of the Lancaster Changemakers Collective, a volunteer-based organization focused on engaging and equipping the everyday citizen with information and assurance to build community and create sustainable, equitable change in Lancaster's neighborhoods. Brian is also a writer and teacher of children, with a passion for fostering creativity and high self-esteem in the youth.Brian is a Lancaster native, born and raised in the heart of the city.They rose to prominence as a local activist in 2020 after calling attention to issues of racial injustice in the restaurant industry and co-founding the community organization, Lancaster Changemakers Collective. Additionally, they have taken on roles in the childcare programs and Center for Racial & Gender Equity at YWCA Lancaster. Brian now resides in Philadelphia but still maintains a close relationship with their hometown.Connect with Brian by email: briangrves@gmail.com Learn about Lancaster Changemakers Collective : https://www.lancasterchangemakers.org/Follow Lancaster Changemakers: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lancasterchangemakers/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lancasterchangemakersOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/lancasterchangeOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaOepgyzh8C8OV6-P0bhI5wAbout me -- your host, Dr. Kristen Albert:Dr. Kristen Albert, is a successful coach, WOB business owner, public speaker, and writer. She holds an Ed.D. in Leadership from the University of Delaware, a certificate in Ontological coaching from the Newfield Network, Boulder,CO.Throughout her entire career, Kris has been dedicated to growing exceptional leaders – from the classroom to the board room, and everywhere in between. Kris is the President and Lead coach of Turning Points LLC and the host of the online Turning Points Leaders Community and the Turning Points in Leadership podcast. Her experience as an educator, coach, and leader allows her to bring a uniquely wise and highly effective approach to every interaction.  Kris is a proven leader and is proud to be rated in the top 2% of all leaders (globally) according on the Leadership Circle(R) assessment.  Through her work as a master coach and expert in adult learning, Kris's coaching clients have realized gains in all areas of their personal and business worlds including personal and organizational leadership, accountability, focus, communication skills, self-development and leadership effectiveness. Women leaders who work with Kris grow to see themselves as strong and capable leaders; they learn to embrace and leverage their uniqueness, grow in confidence and their ability to show up courageously and authentically, and with the ability to celebrate who they are and who they were created and gifted to be.Kris lives her life with intention and works for social and
Carrying on a Legacy of Leadership: An Interview with Dana Ellenberg Herr
Feb 24 2023
Carrying on a Legacy of Leadership: An Interview with Dana Ellenberg Herr
Join the Turning Points Leaders Community: https://turning-points-community.mn.co/Connect with Dr. Kristen Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenalbert/Connect with guest Dana Ellenberg via Email: Dana_herr@ml.comAbout my guest, Dana Ellenberg HerrDana is a champion for women’s financial independence. She’s a wealth management advisor and she believes every woman should have her own money and have a clear understanding of their own investments and financial goals. Dana strives help women take charge of their own financial futures by helping them create a financial plan and providing them with the tools to reach their goals. She does this by making complicated financial terms familiar and by drawing out what’s really important in her clients’ lives. She believes that when women are more knowledgeable about their finances, they are more confident and intentional with their money. Dana helps her clients recognize that by thoughtfully defining what is most important, they will set goals that match their values and work to accomplish them.   Dana has worked in the financial services indsutry for 29 years. She’s been recognized as the Forbes “American’s Top Women Wealth advisors Best-In-State” list for the past 2 years.    She’s involved in the Lancaster community by actively volunteering with Girls on the Run, previously serving at Board Chair. She also sits on the Planned Giving Committee for Lancaster General Hospital and is on the Advisory Committee for Planned Parenthood.   Dana has two amazing daughters, Abbey and Callie, and an incredible husband, Doug, who also happens to be her business partner. She is a distance runner and loves the freedom, solitude and connection that running provides. She’s a cat and horse lover, a walker, a swimmer and a writer. You can often find her with her family and friends, by the pool or at the barn.About me -- your host, Dr. Kristen Albert:Clients who choose me to be their coach, want to amplify their leadership capabilities, boost their confidence, and lead authentically from the core of who they are. They are ready to learn that no matter how natural a leader you may be, the secret to being an exceptional leader lies in intentionality.As a leadership coach, I know unequivocally (and supported by research) the leadership characteristics that are positively correlated to leadership effectiveness, AND negatively correlated to leadership effectiveness. Most critically important is that I am skilled at helping individuals to not only identify the characteristics that are holding them back, but coaching them to reduce the negatively correlated characteristics while focusing intentionally on growing the skills that will create positive leadership impact.As a woman, I know the barriers that women face,and that with my experience, my leadership expertise and my skill-set, I know I am meant to serve and support women leaders. I am an unapologetic feminist, and I believe that we women can change the world with our leadership.Simply put, your development as an exemplary leader is simply too valuable a resource to be left to chance.If you're ready to see beyond obstacles, push boundaries, and get things done, contact me for a conversation for possibilities.Turning Points LLC--Live. Work. Satisfied.*https://leadershipcircle.com/**https://www.positiveintelligence.com/
Leadership Grounded in Service and Love: An Interview with Jannat Veras
Jan 27 2023
Leadership Grounded in Service and Love: An Interview with Jannat Veras
Join the Turning Points Leaders Community: https://turning-points-community.mn.co/Connect with Dr. Kristen Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenalbert/Connect with guest Jannat Veras:Email: jannatbeautydesign@gmail.com Website: www.jannatbeautydesign.comInstagram: @jannatbeautydesignFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JannatBeautyDesignLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannat-veras-b7023337/About me -- your host, Dr. Kristen Albert: Clients who choose me to be their coach, want to amplify their leadership capabilities, boost their confidence, and lead authentically from the core of who they are. They are ready to learn that no matter how natural a leader you may be, the secret to being an exceptional leader lies in intentionality.As a leadership coach, I know unequivocally (and supported by research) the leadership characteristics that are positively correlated to leadership effectiveness, AND negatively correlated to leadership effectiveness. Most critically important is that I am skilled at helping individuals to not only identify the characteristics that are holding them back, but coaching them to reduce the negatively correlated characteristics while focusing intentionally on growing the skills that will create positive leadership impact. As a woman, I know the barriers that women face,and that with my experience, my leadership expertise and my skill-set, I know I am meant to serve and support women leaders. I am an unapologetic feminist, and I believe that we women can change the world with our leadership. Simply put, your development as an exemplary leader is simply too valuable a resource to be left to chance. If you're ready to see beyond obstacles, push boundaries, and get things done, contact me for a conversation for possibilities. Turning Points LLC--Live. Work. Satisfied.*https://leadershipcircle.com/**https://www.positiveintelligence.com/About my guest, Jannat Veras, Founder/Owner of Jannat Beauty DesignJannat Veras is a small business owner and operator for over 28 years. After successfullycompleting a Diploma in Hair Design and Cosmetology, she went on to complete a teachercourse in the related field. She also completed a business training program. After obtainingstate licensure, she set up her first place of business in 1998.Currently Jannat operates Jannat Beauty Design as a single operator in her studio. She has parttime assistance with the administrative work of the business. She serves clients from all overLancaster County and walks of life. She is fully bilingual/bicultural and serves the Latinocommunity and other diverse populations with the necessary skills to meet their unique haircare needs. Jannat is currently exploring expanding her business to include mentoring andtraining others in the field and offering additional services to meet the holistic needs of clients.Jannat is a leader in the Lancaster community. As a successful winner of the 2000 EconomicDevelopment Alliance-Minority and Women Business award she proved her business expertiseand commitment to the community. Her leadership skills were further demonstrated as sheexpanded her original...
The Inner Game as the Path to Leadership Excellence: An Interview with Geoff Davis
Dec 23 2022
The Inner Game as the Path to Leadership Excellence: An Interview with Geoff Davis
Turning Points in Leadership 7 The Inner Game as the Path to Leadership Excellence: An Interview with Geoff Davis https://turning-points-in-leadership.captivate.fm Join the Turning Points Leaders Community at: https://turning-points-community.mn.co/Connect with Geoff Davis at: gdavis@conversationswork.com, https://conversationswork.com/Watch Curtis Watkins presentation at: https://youtu.be/uw_aRq59OM8TRANSCRIPT: Hi, and welcome to Turning Points in Leadership. My name is Dr. Kris Albert and I'm the host of this Turning Points in Leadership Podcast. And I'm really thrilled that you've joined us today in this Turning Points Leadership podcast. My goal is for my listeners to get to hear from extraordinary leaders who are leading in their spheres of influence who don't necessarily need to have a title or a position of privilege to be able to lead. And so I look forward to you getting to know my guests today. My guests are leading in bold and inspiring ways, and I trust that as you listen, you, you too are going to be inspired by my guests and what they have to say.I would like to introduce to you and welcome my guest, Geoff Davis. Hello, Geoff. How's your spirit today? It's great, Kris. Thanks for having me. I love your big smile . That's great. Podcast listeners who are listening, you don't see great. Geoff's big, big smile, but it's like ear to ear. It's so cool. So let me tell you all a little bit about Geoff.Geoff is the president of his own coaching firm conversations, and Geoff uses his unique gifts and broad array of experiences to help others discover, uncover, and more fully realize the infinite possibilities, incredible fullness, and often overlooked richness in their own lives. As an executive and leadership development coach for over 25 years, Geoff serves regional, national and international businesses, nonprofits, academic leaders and coaches through coaching relationships.He's committed to lifelong learning and believes that the coach is never done growing. In addition to his coaching practice, Geoff also realizes his purpose through an active ministry in his church, participation in leadership in local musical organizations. He's a lifelong tuba player, and we'll talk about that in just a moment.And service to local nonprofits. Geoff and I have known each other for Geoff, can you believe it? 43 years. First as musicians playing together at his brass quintet and in these past years as my coach, my mentor, and my dear friend. And so I'm excited to be in this seat to ask questions of Geoff today. He is just exceedingly generous in his gifts with his gifts and his wisdom.And I'm excited to learn how his life experiences informed who, who he is and how he leads. And as I said, I hope that, that you as my audience will be also be inspired so that you will become a catalyst for change in your spheres of influence. So Geoff, thanks again for being a guest on my podcast.Well, thanks again for having me. It's it's a privilege. It's gonna be fun to do this today. It definitely will. Shall we tell them any more about our, our musical connections? You wanna tell 'em how we first got connected? Well I was a teacher at Hempfield High School and Kris was a student and I wanted to play quintet music again.I hadn't played quintet music for quite some. And being a tuba player you think that you have the most unique instrument, but the horn, the french horn, is the instrument that is often the most difficult to find. So I had two trumpets. I had a trombone. I, I was looking for a horn player, and Kris was the one who I contacted and asked if she'd wanted to...
Values Driven Leadership: An Interview with Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl
Nov 25 2022
Values Driven Leadership: An Interview with Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl
Become a member of the Turning Points Leaders Community at: https://turning-points-community.mn.co/In this episode, Kris interviews Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl. Connect with Dr. Reichl at https://makingkeychanges.comDr. Lori Schwartz Reichl is a champion of mentorship and motivation. Dr. Reichl's mission is to encourage educators and leaders to reflect on our teaching practices while making key changes to refresh strategies that represent a shared vision to enrich the curriculum, classroom, company, and community.Dr. Reichl’s unique experiences have permitted her to expand her multifaceted career into a portfolio as a clinician, conductor, instructor, writer, and speaker. She is the author of nearly 100 articles that have been reprinted with permission by more than 10 organizations worldwide. She designed these mentoring pieces into a graduate course that she instructs at The University of the Arts (Philadelphia) and VanderCookCollege of Music (Chicago). Dr. Reichl also creates inspirational content for a monthly newsletter consisting of almost 2,000 subscribers. Musically, Dr. Reichl has served as an adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor for honor bands in a handful of states. Generally, for all areas and levels of education, Dr. Reichl has presented more than 100 professional development sessions and keynote speeches for educational systems, organizations, and conferences in almost half of the nation's states including international events.In addition, she has been interviewed for 15 education and leadership podcasts.Discover more about Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl and her passionate work. https://makingkeychanges.com/aboutSubscribe to the Making Key Changes newsletter to receive a monthly inspirational message from Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl.  https://MakingKeyChanges.com/professional-development/newsletterHire Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl to speak at your next event. https://makingkeychanges.com/professional-development/sessionsConnect with Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl. https://makingkeychanges.com/contact She is also active on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.TRANSCRIPT: KRISHello and welcome to Turning Points in Leadership. I am Dr. Kristen Albert, and I'm happy that you joined us today. I want to tell you a little bit about the Turning Points Leadership Podcast so that you have a context for what it is that we do here in the podcast, I interview folks who are changing the image of the leader from having to be someone at the top of the corporate ladder, or holding a title of privilege to be able to have influence.Instead, my guests are leading change in bold and inspiring ways, and I hope that you, my audience, will be inspired by them and consider how you can become a catalyst for change in your spheres of influence. And today I want to welcome my. Educator, author and speaker, Dr. Laurie Schwartz Reichl. Hi Laurie.I'm so glad we have this time together today. Thanks for being my guest.LORIThank you for having me. I appreciate having the space to share my ideas and experiences to have them heard and be valued, so thank you so much.KRISOh, absolutely. One of the things I I have dedicated myself to is especially amplifying women's voices leaders, women who are leaders and amplifying women's voices...
The Power of Relationships: An Interview with José Matthews
Sep 23 2022
The Power of Relationships: An Interview with José Matthews
Connect with Kris by joining the Turning Points Leaders Community: https://turning-points-community.mn.co/Or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenalbert/In this episode, Kris interviews José Matthews. Over the past decade, Kris has watched José step in and claim his space and voice as a leader in healthcare, education, and local and state government in the state of Delaware. Learn about José's self-discovery as a leader, his family and cultural influences, his words of wisdom and invitation to you, as a listener, to think about when it comes to recognizing and stepping into leadership in your spheres of influence. About JoséOver the last decade, José Matthews has worked in healthcare within various roles and settings from direct bedside care to health system executive and governance support. Successfully navigating the ranks, his work specializes in board governance, office operations, project management, cultural affairs, and community engagement.Professionally, José is a member of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Global Medicine Business Development team and is also an active member of the National Association of Health Service Executives.In service, José is the Vice President the Red Clay School District Board of Education - elected at the age of 22, at the time the youngest public official in the State of Delaware. In that role, he also serves on the District’s Health and Facilities committees. José’s service extends to a plethora of other foundation boards, local government appointments, and non-profit organizations focused on the betterment of health, wellness, education, and communities.José attended Wilmington University, where he received his bachelors of science in Health Science.
Managing Change in a Complex World: Interview with Meghan Bradley Hooper
Aug 26 2022
Managing Change in a Complex World: Interview with Meghan Bradley Hooper
Connect with Kris by joining the Turning Points Leaders Community: https://turning-points-community.mn.co/Or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenalbert/In this month's episode of the Turning Points in Leadership Podcast, Dr. Kristen Albert interviews Meghan Bradley Hooper. As a professional educator, instructional coach, and fierce advocate for social and racial justice, Meghan has seen A LOT of change. In this episode, Meghan will discuss her earliest memories of leadership, her cultural and family influences, and we'll tackle a tough conversation about surrounding yourself with people whom you trust to not just tell you what they think you want to hear! #Educators, #PennStaters, and #musiceducators --you'll hear some stories that will definitely resonate with you!About Meghan Bradley Hooper:Meghan Hooper has been going to school for nearly all of her 38 years. A professional educator entering the sixteenth year of her career, Meghan taught high school Physics for nine years before taking on coaching roles as a Technology Integrator, Instructional Coach, and now Student Engagement Facilitator. Whether working with students or with adults, her goals in all learning partnerships are the same: to build trusting relationships, to model inquiry and lifelong learning, to design learning experiences that are meaningful and memorable, and to make a difference in the world. Meghan has a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from Penn State University, a Masters of Educational Leadership from Saint Francis University, and an Online Instruction Endorsement from Millersville University. She lives and works in Lancaster County with her husband Wayne and their dog Capone.