May: Interview and Discussion Featuring Heidi Fearon Barker
TOPIC: Game Changers: How to Ease Transitions
ABOUT: Heidi Fearon Barker is a Doctor of Acupuncture. A decorated athlete, she sought acupuncture after sustaining knee injuries, and the experience changed her life. She made the bold leap into this new chapter in order to be of service to and to heal others, and in so doing has found her own healing and her authentic voice. For the last 10 years, Heidi has provided Acupuncture, Wellness Consultations and Mindfulness Seminars to a variety of professional athletes, business organizations and non-profits. She artfully and deliberately incorporates sports medicine, movement, mindfulness, and visualization into her practice to provide a holistic healing experience.
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(Aired live 22MAY20)
April: Interview and Discussion Featuring Kim Mitchell
TOPIC: “The Benefits of Sharing Your Story: Build an Audience, Meet Friends, and Make a Difference”
ABOUT: Kimberly Mitchell is the Senior Vice President for Military, Veteran and Government Affairs at National University. Until recently she held the position of President and CEO of Veterans Village of San Diego, where she led a robust team who serve over 3000 veterans annually by providing veterans experiencing challenges post service with residential treatment programs, mental health programs, and support services. Kim is a nationally recognized leading vocal advocate for our service members, veterans, military families and Gold Star Families and frequently speaks at non-profit, community, and corporate conferences in communities across the country.
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(Aired live 24APR20)
March: Interview and Discussion Featuring William Marks
TOPIC: “Insider Tips for PR and Communication Strategies”
ABOUT: William served for 22 years in the Navy, most notably as the Public Affairs Officer for high-profile commands including USNA, 7th Fleet, and the Defense Intelligence Agency. He developed a skill for knowing how to answer tough questions, as demonstrated through the 182 interviews he endured in the first 30 days of the search for missing flight MH370 in 2014. He received the Navy’s highest award for public affairs six times for his outstanding crisis communication plans, and now serves as Community Development Regional Manager for a social media company.
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(Aired live 27MAR20)
February: Interview and Discussion Featuring Michael Billok
TOPIC: “Leading in the Civilian World: What Leaders Need to Know about Labor and Employment Law”
ABOUT: Two years prior to leaving the active duty submarine force, Michael Billok decided to pursue a degree in a subject that had held his interest for years. Four years of evening classes later, he had his JD from Georgetown and began growing his expertise in labor and employment law. Mike has since successfully represented corporate clients in matters of equal opportunity and labor standards, and he provides advice and training on all aspects of the employment relationship. He is currently a practicing member at Bond, Schoeneck, & King in Saratoga Springs, NY.
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(Aired live 21FEB20)
January: Interview and Discussion Featuring Rhoan Boucher
TOPIC: “Networking: The Art of the Conversation”
ABOUT: Rhoan Boucher’s civilian career has been marked by technical management—starting out as an analyst and consultant on DOD contracts and now as a director of global sales for Boeing’s commercial satellite services. A big part of his success, however, comes from a decidedly non-technical skill: making and growing relationships. He has used this skill in a variety of contexts: making interesting job transitions, securing big contracts, and of course…getting access to private events and invitations most would think impossible. Rhoan has indeed mastered the art of the conversation.
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(Aired live 24JAN20)
November: Interview and Discussion Featuring Dennis Santare
TOPIC: “It’s Who You Know: How to Build and Sell into Your Network”
ABOUT: Dennis Santare is a Managing Director at Proudfoot, leading the Industrials practice in the Americas and MRO globally. After serving 10 years as a Marine F/A-18 WSO and completing a Wharton MBA, Dennis soon discovered a knack for business development and revenue growth. He has led in turnaround Operations roles as well as growing Sales teams, and this breadth of experience enables him to develop and execute bold strategies for increased profitability and customer acquisition/retention. He is a regular author on the Proudfoot blog.
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(Aired live 22NOV19)
October: Interview and Discussion Featuring Chad Fulgham
TOPIC: “The Internal Entrepreneur: Understand the Role of Money and Generate Continuous Value”
ABOUT: Chad Fulgham got his start in IT as an ensign, learning HTML to create the first website for COMMINEWARCOM during his first sea tour. His career has spanned several roles and organizations, most notably as SVP at Lehman Brothers, CIO for the FBI, and co-founder of two startups. Chad speaks frequently on the subjects of leadership, technology, and business, and is very familiar with the podium at Darden. He currently serves as the CIO for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
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(Aired live 25OCT19)
September: Interview and Discussion Featuring Tony Magrogan
TOPIC: “Demystifying ‘Strategy’: What Makes for a Successful Business Strategy”
ABOUT: Tony Magrogan is a Director of Strategy at KPMG, currently partnering with automobile retailers to help them win in the complex markets they serve. He has been involved in designing, selling, and implementing strategy for 14 years, both internally for corporate stakeholders and externally for customers. Previously, he served at Boston Consulting Group and American Express in the areas of strategic planning and risk oversight. Tony holds an MA in International Economics from Johns Hopkins and an MBA in Finance from Wharton.
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(Aired live 27SEP19)
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