In this episode, we welcome Lee Ann Kline, the President and Founder of STEM Advantage, the non-profit that mentors, prepares and inspires women and underserved communities to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). STEM’s overarching vision is “Advancing Equity Through Education” by providing economic and social mobility to underserved groups, supplying a vetted pipeline of diverse talent to businesses, and subsequently helping address components of the racial...

In this episode, we welcome Kevin Laird. Kevin is the Director of Advisory Services for the Oracle Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice at KPMG. Kevin discusses mentoring, his involvement with STEM Advantage and THRIVE, two organizations focused on mentoring college students and the newly hired in the workforce. 

In this episode, we welcome Kevin Laird. Kevin is the Director of Advisory Services for the Oracle Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice at KPMG. Kevin discusses the people side of management by offering insight and wisdom for hiring and promoting, as well as challenges he sees today and what a person should already be doing today to earn that next level of responsibility. 

In this episode, we welcome award winning, digitally-savvy Chief Marketing Officer, Jay Spenchian. Jay has a long and outstanding career transforming deep consumer insights and big data into record-breaking products and sales. Jay shares with us what he looks for when hiring or promoting people and the biggest challenges he sees when doing so. Jay talks about leadership, humility, adaptability, flexibility, being a team player, risk taking and not being afraid to fail.

In this episode, we welcome Pam Meisl. Pam is the President of Evolution Partners Insurance, Co-Founder of Enfuego Entertainment, and a Certified Hypnotherapist. Pam shares with us the importance and value of “mindset”, specifically how to stay focused and overcome obstacles by taking action! Pam explains how dealing with early tragedy and early success helped shape her focus and drive as an entrepreneur. She talks about mindset visualization and how these shape you, your thoughts, beliefs,...

In this episode, we welcome Ken Meifert,the Vice President of Sponsorship and Development at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Ken has a lot say about hiring, chemistry, collaboration, teamwork, being the best team player you can be, the importance of work ethic, several key things you can do to stand out and add value on a daily basis. We discuss the importance of ‘owning it’, loving what you do, professional passion, and why connecting with people is the key skill set to practice everyday.

In this bonus episode, Ken Meifert shares a short story on the power of existing relationships and leveraging both a professional and personal relationship to create a unique and powerful connection with others.  

In this episode, we welcome Jeanice Lee, Head of Americas Region for Air New Zealand. We sit down and discuss leadership, key pieces of the hiring process, how you can stand out in today’s workforce, digital marketing, the digital landscape, responsibility, ownership, and accountability. We also discuss key aspects of boomers working with millennials and vice versa. Jeanice points out several things that younger workers should focus on an never lose sight over.

In this episode we welcome back Heather Moyer, Founder and CEO of HNM Systems. She provides insight into "A" players, what people can do to "stand out" and become an "A" player. Why it is important to do what it takes. We discuss self motivation, training and educating yourself. She also tells what is the most important relationship you should have. Why a "can do / will do" attitude will serve you well during your career. We discuss servant leadership, communication, and conflict resolution.

In this episode, we welcome Heather Moyer, Founder and CEO of HNM Systems. Heather provides great insight into why mentors are important and the responsibility of the "mente." Heather discusses her affiliation, commitment and focus on mentoring across various groups she's involved with. We discuss why relationship building is so critical in the workplace. We discuss hiring in general and why "A" players are always working, always in demand, and what key things you can do to stand out in...

In this episode, we welcome Greg Lai, Co-Founder of Affinity Investments Advisors. Greg takes us from his initial dream of wanting to be an Astronaut to starting his own Investment Management firm. Greg provides insight into mentoring, how mentors are important. We discuss listening, the importance of "hiring fit," how you can stand out in today's workforce, why responsibility, accountability, and ownership are critical for today's "tasks."

Eric Smith-Gunn, CEO and Founder of Enfuego Entertainment joins the Paying It Forward Podcast to discuss career advice, relationship building, personal connections, leadership, focus, listening, and serving others. 

Welcome to Paying It Forward, Lessons From The C-Suite. If you want to attain a C-Level position in your career, you need to understand what it takes to achieve that level of leadership. When you have access to  successful entrepreneurs and senior executives who want to help you develop the skills and traits to become a great leader, it’s like having your own mastermind group to mentor and guide you. In a nutshell, that’s our podcast.