Kerry Siggins Podcast

Ahad Ghadimi is Managing Director of Core Work Capital, an international advisory firm that helps companies transition to employee-ownership. Ahad is also the founder of Forums@Work whose mission is to democratize the Forum experience, a peer-to-peer intimate ‘experience sharing and support’ platform used by organizations such as YPO and EO. He has built his career around leading turnarounds of bankrupt businesses and family-owned enterprises transitioning to employee-ownership. Most recently, Ahad authored and published the book “Turnaround Artists,” a business fable based on his family’s business that guides readers on how to transform company culture through creating connections and sharing experiences. Kerry and Ahad talk about building a culture based on an ownership mindset, the value of employee ownership, and why Forums are a powerful way to improve work relationships and take your team to the next level.

Howard Shore has established himself as one of the most sought-out business speakers in the country with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations across all industries achieve record breaking results. From his personal experience owning multiple companies and working with some of the most successful organizations in the world, he has discovered how to truly manage and grow businesses. Howard has also authored two bestselling books, “Your Business is a Leaky Bucket” and “the Leader Launchpad.” In this episode of Reflect Forward, Howard and I discuss the importance of creating a balanced team with a broad range of talent and working styles, why leaders need to play to win instead of play not to lose, and the importance of developing a true strategy (rather than an operational plan) that leads to faster growth and higher profitability. Howard gives so much great advice in this podcast; you don’t want to miss it!

Andy Petranek is a life and leadership coach. He works with successful executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are stuck - in a life situation, body, relationship, marriage, family, job, or career that's no longer bringing them the satisfaction, joy, energy, confidence, or passion it once did. As a leader, Andy has embraced change regularly throughout his life as a musician, U.S. Marine, sales rep, professional athlete, personal trainer, gym owner, global movement leader (CrossFit), entrepreneur, and social health game/platform founder (Whole Life Challenge). In this episode, Andy shares how diverse experiences, a difficult relationship with his father (an accomplished viola player in the National Gallery Orchestra), and the support of his family shaped him as a coach and leader in his journey to create a life he loves…which we can all relate to.

Ben Wright is the founder of Velocity Global, a global employment solutions firm based in Denver, Colorado. Velocity Global is a full-service international business expansion firm, specializing in global talent acquisition and international PEO (Professional Employer Organization), global payroll, and immigration services. It’s one of Colorado’s fastest-growing companies, winning dozens of awards for its leadership, culture, and growth. Ben founded Velocity Global as a first-time entrepreneur in 2014 and shares the lessons and insights he’s gained along the way. He is one of the most humble and authentic leaders I know. We share lots of laughs in this podcast and I know you will love it as much as I do. And you don’t want to miss my introduction of Ben as I share a story of the Master’s golf tournament, Billy Horschel, and a Velocity Global hat. And stick around till the end where I discuss my top three tips on how to build an exceptional team.

Heather Monahan is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and a highly sought after keynote speaker. She is the Founder of Boss in Heels and her new book, Confidence Creator, shot to #1 on Amazon’s Business Biographies and Business Motivation lists in the first week it debuted. Heather shares her inspiring story with host Kerry Siggins where they discuss standing ovations at Ted Talks, how to write and publish a book in 8 months, and creating the confidence to ask for what you want. You don’t want to miss this episode of Reflect Forward…it’s fun and filled with all kinds of great advice. And be sure to stick around to the end where Kerry gives her tips on how to create even more success.

Chris and host Kerry Siggins explore how the best of the best build teams, smash through self-imposed roadblocks and develop themselves to be at the top of their game.

Host Kerry Siggins introduces her new leadership podcast, Reflect Forward. This is not your everyday leadership podcast; you don’t want to miss and episode.