Insider's Career Club Podcast -Sindy Thomas

Send us a textOur special guest today is Jeaneen Tang.  She is a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with early intervention (0-3 years old) to the elderly. She specializes in early language development and has a passion for training parents, caregivers, and other educators on how to best to address the needs of young children with learning to understand and express themselves. Her goal is to shake up how we approach language development and to decrease the number of children need speech therapy.**Jeaneen's Website is where you can find her books and connect with her. http://www.playdumbandsabotage.comI would like to connect with people who are interested in learning the skills I've developed in my over 20 years of being a speech-language pathologist. They can find resources, be added to my mailing list, and request a training for their group or community.Support the showConnect with Sindy at www.linkedin.com/in/sindythomas For services and resources go to: www.insiderscareerclub.com

Send us a textThis week's guest is Matt Drago an actor living in Los Angeles. Best known for his role as Fabian in SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA.  He has appeared in a variety of other projects including Disney's Counting Scars viral video, What Would Jesus Do: The Journey Continues, Ridley Scott's Prophets of Science Fiction, and the popular audio drama podcast No Other Way. He also has his own production company, which is currently in development on its first feature film. Outside of performing, Matt enjoys karate (he is a 4th degree black belt) and is an avid sports fan. Matt is represented by HRI Talent, Ignite Talent Management, and is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity. View Podcast Video:https://youtu.be/PjGVOVpXYbACheck out the Official Trailer for Matt's recent movie SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA here:https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtgCDnVIcoE/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Find more about Matt:http://www.mattdrago.comhttp://IMDb.me/mattdragoIMDbFacebook - ActorInstagram------------------------------------------------------www.dragorealestate.comInstagram - Drago Real EstateFacebook - Drago Real EstateSupport the showConnect with Sindy at www.linkedin.com/in/sindythomas For services and resources go to: www.insiderscareerclub.com

Send us a textSam Drauschak is the Co-founder and Chief Process Scientist at Truvle, whose mission is to assist businesses in reducing wasteful activity by providing them with innovative tools, software and expert content. Sam developed the Truvle Mapping Language (TML), a universal process mapping language adopted as the standard for multiple large enterprises globally. He has worked in multiple industries: in financial services; resources; legal services; media and digital services.  Sam has also written, Becoming A Conscious Business, a book that explores the efficiency of biological systems and how to apply them to modern businesses.  Sam has been a featured speaker at IIBA and Columbia University, sharing his experience in process consulting. He was also featured in the Top 100 Magazine, recognized for his exceptional contributions to process mapping language. Learn more about Sam and Truvle at:https://www.truvle.comSupport the showConnect with Sindy at www.linkedin.com/in/sindythomas For services and resources go to: www.insiderscareerclub.com

Send us a textThomas Dudley, who is a passionate advocate for employee-owned companies. In case you don’t know--- employee ownership creates life changing wealth for workers while increasing trust, respect and job stability. But the benefits aren’t only for employees.  These companies have higher productivity, growth, and engagement. While at Stanford working on a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and doing research, Thomas discovered a new passion, so much so that he left Stanford while working on his thesis to pursue his dream and co-founded Certified Employee Owned in 2017. Support the showConnect with Sindy at www.linkedin.com/in/sindythomas For services and resources go to: www.insiderscareerclub.com

Send us a textJulie Livingston is based in New York City and specializes in raising the visibility of senior leaders by developing their thought leadership and media placement, as a means of strengthening competitive advantage, increasing stakeholder engagement and retaining talent. A three-time board member of NY Women in Communications, she holds an MS in Communications Management from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. Published articles include: “What A United Front Between PR and HR Can Achieve in the Great Resignation” and "Who Are The Best Brand Ambassadors For Your Company?" (CommPro.Biz). Support the showConnect with Sindy at www.linkedin.com/in/sindythomas For services and resources go to: www.insiderscareerclub.com

Send us a textAbout this week's guest Scott Rupp:By the time he was 12 he had he had eaten  dinner in the White House three times, he’s been the Chairman of the Missouri Public Service Commission, been a Missouri State Senator, served in Missouri’s House of Representatives.  He’s appeared on Dr. Phil and other national TV shows, and recently released his book I Quit! Winning the war for top talent. His name is Scott Rupp.  Now he’s devoting his efforts to inspire and help audiences to understand their WHY and determine the sustainability of their actions. He provides company leaders the needed tools to consistently meet their workforce needs.    Join me for this compelling podcast. You can find out more about Scott here:www.ScottRupp.com.Support the showConnect with Sindy at www.linkedin.com/in/sindythomas For services and resources go to: www.insiderscareerclub.com

Send us a textAnnie Margarita Yang is a definitive voice in Millennial finance, specializing in strategies for beating today’s tough economic challenges.  With more than 1 million views on YouTube, her witty approach to tough talk sets her apart from the crowd. Her new award-winning, best-selling second book, The 5-Day Job Search, helps young professionals get out of student loan debt while finding the ideal job.  Annie offers 3 tips to quickly improve finances and several for getting out of student loan debt.  We chat about what hustling means for millennials, consistency in your social media when in a job search, personal branding, the importance of saving, buying a house and so much more.  Contact her:www.annieyangfinancial.comGet a 10% discount on her book, use code "insider"Support the showConnect with Sindy at www.linkedin.com/in/sindythomas For services and resources go to: www.insiderscareerclub.com

Send us a textJodi McPherson is an intuitive, dynamic and versatile leader with over 25 years in the ed tech and talent sourcing space, architecting SaaS business models.As Co-Founder/CEO of WorkSimplr--she has built a new talent sourcing platform with students at the center,  for on demand, fractional paid work.  WorkSImplr was recently announced as a member of the ASU+GSV Elite 200 for 2022 and a Shark Tank Finalist for 2023.Podcast Highlights04:34   The birth of Worksimplr.05:08   Explanation of de-risk and the areas students work in.08:39   Finding student workers.10:00   Skills training provided.11:54   Our front-loaded monitoring process.13:45   Scoping the work.21.40   The Worksimplr Internship Training Program.26:00   Why this is a right career for Jodi.Worksimplr provides fractional workers for FinTech, Healthcare and Education.Contact:  www.worksimplr.comSupport the showConnect with Sindy at www.linkedin.com/in/sindythomas For services and resources go to: www.insiderscareerclub.com

Send us a textPhillip Stemann is a content creator with a significant passion for SEO.  He's been in the web industry since I was 13 as a consultant, programmer and CTO.  It all started with me opening a PHP file, and then he was hooked. Since then, he has transitioned to SEO, and loves the technical aspect combined with the content part of SEO.  He stays on top of everything surrounding SEO and shares everything he learns on his YouTube channel, social media, and newsletter.Join me for a closer look into how he became a programmer in Denmark, without a getting a degree.02:43   About Phillip05:45  At age 13 Badminton vs Technology06:40  The intrigue 09:38  Experience vs degree 10:07   His career path12:25   From partnership to CTO 14:26   Employers paradigm change on education vs skills15:25   Difference in being an employee 21:07   Technical skills for software development and specializing 22:59   SEO & Marketing 25:03   Market trends & AI25:57   AI & building new tech toolsTo contact: Phillip Stemann www.phillipstemann.com You can also find him on his UTube channel, Twitter search on his name.    Support the showConnect with Sindy at www.linkedin.com/in/sindythomas For services and resources go to: www.insiderscareerclub.com

Send us a text Leadership expert and Vibrant Life coach Dr. Geneva Jones Williams, widely known as Dr. Geneva, is a pioneer in driving transformative change across the nonprofit and entrepreneurial landscapes.  She was Detroit United Way's first female executive and served on boards under five Michigan governors and five Detroit mayors, Dr. Geneva founded her firm, Dr. Geneva Speaks, LLC. This leadership and personal development powerhouse caters to high-achieving professionals ready for their next level of success and impact. As the current Chair of the Women's Commission, appointed by Michigan’s governor, her influence extends beyond boardrooms and into the lives of women across Michigan. Her podcast, Ignite2Impact, and LinkedIn newsletter, "The Future is Female," offer actionable insights and thought-provoking perspectives, making her a sought-after voice in leadership and personal development.00:01  Introduction Dr. Geneva 02:28  Family & community08:09  Career overview 10:59  Training and excelling in community work14:14  Making a career transition to entreprenauer19:41  Networking how to's24:57  Personal brand in networking30:37  Noting your career transition36:07   How she did it42:50   Reaching goals47:00   Assisting others with branding48:00   Priorities and self care Support the showConnect with Sindy at www.linkedin.com/in/sindythomas For services and resources go to: www.insiderscareerclub.com