12 Minute Convos W/ Engel Jones

I am the passionate founder of Eledex Consulting, a beacon for fostering inclusive futures through enlightened growth. My journey, deeply personal and professional, is fueled by a vision where inclusion & neurodiversity are celebrated, not just tolerated. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life and navigating the world as a mother to my 4 neurodivergent children, I've gained unique insights into the challenges and opportunities neurodiversity presents. This experience, combined with my extensive background in facilities, operations, construction, real estate, and design, drives my mission at Eledex Consulting to champion inclusive futures that celebrate cognitive diversity. This unique expertise and background transcends traditional boundaries, making me a sought-after speaker, educator and facilitator. I engage audiences by sharing transformative insights and practical strategies to foster a greater understanding of neurodiversity. My workshops help clients gain the understanding and consideration they need to

Saundra Gilliard is an accomplished storyteller, personal transformation coach, and founder of Femininely Free, a women centered coaching and training service.  Saundra strongly advocates for storytelling as a tool for sustained change and transformation.  She draws on her nearly thirty years of experience using stories for societal impact and embraces her role as storyteller to disrupt the traditions, behaviors and perspectives that limit the power and potential of women.   Her keen interest in the influential power of narratives, led her to pursue dual master's degrees in organizational science and personal transformation. Understanding the theory and methods of personal and organizational change, she now integrates the societal influence of dominant narratives into her work. Saundra's mission is to empower women to advance gender equality through storytelling initiatives.  She works with individuals, business and government organizations who are ready and willing to break-free of the old traditions that ho

Kerry Barrett is an Emmy award-winning former news anchor turned media strategist and coach. With over 20 years of experience in the news industry, and five more as a media training and publicity coach, she empowers business owners to boost their visibility, credibility, and lead generation through personalized media training and publicity coaching. Kerry's insider knowledge and proven strategies help her clients confidently pitch their stories, ace their interviews, and leverage media successes for maximum impact, establishing themselves as thought leaders and attracting new opportunities. She has worked with large corporations like General Electric, Johnson & Johnson, Xerox and AmeriLife and small business owners. Website

Lori McDowell is Founder and CEO of Reimagine U Strategies. She is an International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Reinvention and Mindset Coach. Lori is passionate about helping individuals find joy in the world and reach their full potential. Lori is an engaging storyteller who helps individuals get past any roadblocks and find fulfillment in their careers and their lives. She works with new entrepreneurs helping them cultivate an abundant mindset, and she helps high-achieving career women who look like success on paper also find success in their soul. Love and caring are the cornerstones of Lori’s business. Lori is a TedX Speaker, and she believes it is never too late to make a change and we all have the power to reinvent our reality. Lori’s website is https://reimagineu.net . You can book a call with Lori at http://www.booklori.com and she can be reached by email at lmcdowell@reimagineu.net  

Krista is one of those people who, once you meet her, is hard to forget. She has taken her 30 years of domestic and international experience as a leadership and organizational development expert to become an ICF-certified coach and founder of CHOICES Coaching & Consulting. Her passion is to partner with individuals to get unstuck and then guide them in discovering who they are meant to be and living it.  Krista draws upon her strength to stand with others through their growth and transition. "I un-constipate the mind and the spirit to foster HOPE." When we have HOPE we are facing forward in life.  We have energy,  a perspective and a mindset that is healthy. Krista commands an inside-out journey of discover thy self, know thy self, grow thy self, lead thy self.  The journey on the outside is a powerful result of the story on the inside.  When the outside doesn't work, Krista goes deep to understand the story on the inside. That's where the nuggets of wisdom and change often hide. As a speaker she brings

Kastle Waserman helps individuals and businesses breakthrough communication blocks to acquire more clients, nail job interviews and network better through the power of storytelling. Kastle is a writer and marketing consultant with over a decade of experience as a copywriter and marketing strategist in the corporate world. She holds a degree in marketing from UCLA. She is also a journalist and former editor/reporter for the Los Angeles Times and currently writes for lifestyle publications: Westword, Avid Lifestyle Magazine and Su Casa Magazine. Kastle believes in the power of story to help businesses and people better connect and share how they can improve people's lives - and make the world a better place. More info can be found at: kastlewriter.com

Charis Loveland joined Amazon Web Services in 2019 leading AI/ML strategy for the Cloud Intelligence team. She now works full time as the global program manager for the EPIC emotional intelligence program. Before joining Amazon, Charis worked independently in AI product strategy and taught data science for MIT, Columbia, and Dartmouth, as well as product management, agile, metrics, and communication for General Assembly. Prior to that, Charis founded Rue La La's data science team. At Microsoft, she launched a global crowdsourcing platform for data scientists and previously led technical projects at EMC and SAP. She began her career as an editor teaching people how to use SAP software, and has been translating technology to business stakeholders ever since. She is an Emotional Intelligence evangelist, IDE ambassador, Class Chat coach, and Hour of Code organizer. Charis lives in the New England woods and has a 15 year old daughter and 2 cats. She loves to travel, read, practice yoga and mindfulness, and share t

Emily Carlson is a leading executive and mentor in the Healthcare IT consulting industry. Emily’s 30-year career in Information Technology and Project Management realms has focused on supporting her passion for the healthcare industry by delivering best-in-class quality projects to aid strategic initiatives and grow revenue for her clients Emily is a coach and mentor to organizations, the technology industry, and throughout her community. Her podcast, Powered by Authenticity, advocates to change the trajectory of equity and inclusion for females through insightful, inspiring conversations from women who are forging ahead in careers that do not have a balanced female representation. Emily travels the country as a conference and event keynote speaker focusing on topics ranging from her technical expertise to equity and inclusion. Among her many accolades, Emily is most proud of being chosen in 2021 as one of the Top Women Leaders in Technology, Excellence and Innovation by Consulting Magazine. In 2022 Consultin

Colleen DelVecchio is the Founder and Chief Maximizer at Maxady LLC, where she empowers both individuals and businesses to harness their inherent strengths. With a commitment to enhancing employee engagement, mitigating burnout, increasing belonging, and adeptly navigating the intricacies of modern business landscapes, Colleen brings a wealth of expertise to her role. As a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach, engagement consultant, keynote speaker, and career coach, she helps teams prevent burnout, foster strengths-based leadership, orchestrate organizational change, and advance staff development. Her guiding philosophy centers on enabling teams to optimize each individual's potential, thereby elevating their impact, performance, and overall job satisfaction. Beyond her role at Maxady, Colleen is the co-host of the Embrace the Squiggle podcast, a platform that delves into the authentic career narratives of professional women. By encouraging unfiltered honesty, she empowers women to share both triumphs and

Adam Gordon lives in Scotland with his wife and two kids (10 and 7). He's a successful entrepreneur in the HR technology space. Since the last time he was on #12minconvos with Engel, he sold his tech company and started another and has learned a lot about himself during this time. During that same period, he has become aware that he isn't an extrovert at all and that he has lived with an abandonment schema for 35 years. Adam and Engel recorded previous #12MinConvos on December 2017 https://twelveminuteconvos.com/adam-gordon/  and March 2020 https://twelveminuteconvos.com/adam-gordon-2/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamwgordon/  Previous Episode 2746 (2020) Previous Episode 1786 (2017)

Carolina Migliaccio is a modern-day renaissance woman, soulful strategist, creator of meaning, and freedom fighter of the soul. After a 30+ year career as a highly regarded global branding and design executive stewarding some of the most iconic brands she landed an offer into the C-Suite. It was her dream job. Everything seemed perfect on paper. But instead of feeling elated, there was this feeling of emptiness and un-inspiration. She didn't want to call her best friends to celebrate. Instead, she poured a glass of wine to numb the void inside. That's when she realized that our soul is our internal GPS, and our body is the scoreboard. So many of us have achieved great success and wealth in our lives, but we've sacrificed true fulfillment, happiness, and love along the way. Carolina left the corporate world to become Chief Heart and Soul Officer of her life, and ultimately her own company. Having immersed herself in personal transformation, energy healing, quantum physics, somatics and high performance, she cr

Orly Zeewy is an author, speaker, educator, and a facilitator of lightbulb moments. Her superpower? She makes fuzzy clear. She works with startup founders and business owners to clarify and communicate their zone of genius so they can attract more of their ideal customers and scale fast. In addition to her consulting work, Orly is a popular speaker and has been a guest on more than thirty podcasts. Most recently, she was interviewed on StoryTellHer, The EntreProfessor, and The Entrepreneur’s Enigma. She has lectured at Wharton and taught in The Close School of Entrepreneurship at Drexel University, Jefferson University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Orly has been featured in Medium and her articles have been published in national publications such as The Marketing Journal, Smart Hustle and Lioness Magazine. Her book: Ready, Launch, Brand: The Lean Marketing Guide for Startups was published by Routledge in May 2021 and was the #1 new business book release on Amazon in April 2021. She is currently working

Erin Hatzikostas is a former Corporate CEO turned Professional Pot-Stirrer. Recently called "An up-and-coming Mel Robbins," Erin Hatzikostas is an internationally recognized leader on the impact of authenticity in the workplace. The CEO and founder of b Authentic inc, Erin is a global keynote speaker, author of two books, You Do You(ish) and The 50% Rule, the co-host of the podcast, b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck, and coach-sultant. Her TEDx Talk was one of the Top 20 globally most viewed TEDx Talks released in 2021. Her next book, The 50% Rule, is coming to bookshelves in October 2024. Her talks have reached hundreds of thousands of people, and her thought leadership has been featured on ABC, CBS and published in Business Insider, Fast Company, Well+Good, among several others. Her company also conducted anational studyon the impact of authenticity in the workplace. erin.hatzikostas@bauthenticinc.com

Karese is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice aimed at amplifying oral wellness to whole body wellness. Through tele-therapy she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, grinding, anxiety, and various breathing and orofacial dysfunction. Passionate about education and self-help, she published Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout and Execute Goals. When not working with clients globally she spends time with her husband and four kids.

Meet Meridith Grundei, MFA recognized as one of the top 10 public speaking coaches of 2022 by Yahoo Biz. With an impressive TikTok following of 100K+, she's become the go-to authority on public speaking. Meridith is an expert speaker, having delivered impactful and informative speeches globally for prominent names like Amazon AWS, Panasonic, and Merck/MSD. Her background as a former teacher at The Second City and her experience as a performer and theatre director make her a true expert in making a lasting impression. As the driving force behind Grundei Coaching, Meridith is reshaping the landscape of public speaking. She incorporates improv theatre techniques to foster trust, empathy, and creative thinking. Whether you're a conscious entrepreneur or a rising tech leader, she has the knack for simplifying complexity and leaving a memorable impact. Beyond her coaching role, Meridith serves as a Yoodli Advisor, a certified Virtual Presenter, a channel partner, and a producer for SPEAK Events. She is also the mom

Morgan Templar is a 20+ year veteran of managing and transforming healthcare data. She is a best-selling author of two books: “Get Governed: Building World Class Data Governance Programs” and “A Culture of Governance.”  She is currently the CEO of First CDO Partners. Her mission is to create a better world with better information. Through her years as a large-scale transformation leader and data executive she knows firsthand the struggles that plague data projects and strategies. Morgan works with data teams around the world to establish a data management maturity measurement program and delivery of data culture training. She believes that data ROI has a place on the Asset sheet of every company. Data is the foundation for the future success of Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Machine Learning, and Digital interactions. Morgan’s Mission, Vision and Strategy statements: “Morgan is a Data Executive dedicated to evangelizing the importance and value of Getting Data Right. She wants to make the world a better

Kelli Kombat, PCC (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a passionate DEI executive at Spark Foundry and a certified coach. Career coaching is to Kelli like water is to life! Her previous experience also includes working in Human Resources at Ford Motor Company, L’Oréal and Volvo Car USA. Prior to her career in HR, she was an on-air broadcasting personality in Virginia. Kelli holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential. An optimist who is eternally curious and kind, Kelli owns a business called R.I.C.H. (Resources in Coaching Happiness). She is also a certified DEI coach who believes inclusion is innate and a sense of belonging is infinitely essential. Career Kombat is hosted by Kelli Kombat on the Empowerment Channel. The show features REAL stories and REAL advice helping people curate career success and captivate their self-confidence. In her spare time, Kelli loves to devour documentaries by the dozens, attend concerts and plan creative memory journals. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-kombat/

Kevin is a seasoned finance professional and experienced business coach, he is dedicated to helping businesses thrive by providing top-notch Fractional CFO Services and expert coaching tailored to your unique needs. Currently, Kevin is undertaking the COO role at GrowCFO, and is also a member of the GrowCFO mentoring team. GrowCFO is the premier place for professional development for finance leaders. Kevin is also a serial podcaster, hosting both the GrowCFO Show and The Next 100 Days Podcast, and is about to launch The Great Model Train Show. links: https://kevinappleby.com https://www.growcfo.net https://thenext100days.org https://thegreatmodeltrainshow.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-appleby-295417a/ Previous Episode 2807 (2020)

Elizabeth is an influential and transformative executive with over 20 years of experience in leading global businesses and corporate functions. As an experienced entrepreneur, Fortune 500 leader, and non-profit healthcare executive, Liz is renowned for her inspiring leadership style, which focuses on developing and scaling high-performing teams. She has spearheaded and supported complex transformations to improve efficiencies, service reliability, profitability, and growth. Highly skilled in tackling complex problems, Elizabeth brings clarity to challenging situations, and sets ambitious strategies for successful outcomes, including sales leadership, partnership strategy, and global offering management. Her extensive experience spans global professional services businesses, with a focus on design, data/AI and cybersecurity. An effective communicator and continuous learner, Elizabeth has consistently earned the trust of C-suite executives and key stakeholders. Elizabeth also brings a wealth of global experienc

Brendan Davis is an American filmmaker living in Paris, with over 30 years of professional experience working around the world in film and television. Formerly based between Los Angeles and Beijing, Davis has produced award-winning feature films, directed acclaimed short films and documentaries, and is now focused on several upcoming projects set in Europe. In 2023, he wrote and directed short film "The Unwinding" in London, which is now available on YouTube (https://youtu.be/IW4NLfueAV4?si=5sbVfeaLcbrBQ6zy ). His work spans narrative and documentary genres, showcasing his broad expertise across global markets. Davis's current projects as writer-director include the feature film adaptation of The Unwinding, set in London; Paris-set dramedy One Shot; mystery-drama Chinagirl, also set in Paris; and raunchy Southern comedy Dirt Track Honeymoon, slated to shoot around Atlanta. As a producer with International Troublemakers, he's also developing the feature film My Favorite Season in Paris. A lifelong musician, Da