The Secret Thoughts of CEO's Podcast Chris Yonker

Dr. Stacy Feiner is an accomplished psychologist, business leader, innovator, author, and mom. She advises private and family-owned businesses with a pro-growth, pro-health approach that ensures leaders solve emotionally charged situations, move forward, and increase enterprise value and family connection.
Curious about people and culture, Stacy has lived in 8 US cities and traveled through 9 countries. A Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Stacy is an expert at helping complex people systems shape their desired future. Her inclusive perspective creates a competitive advantage in a world that accepts average.
Before focusing on private enterprise, Stacy served as an executive at Merrill Lynch, coaching financial advisors to scale their practices and stay confident during volatile markets, getting licensed Series 7 herself. As an HR executive at KeyBank, Stacy helped complete a billion dollar sell-side transaction, and at BDO USA, Stacy advised family businesses in all stages seeking to achieve success in all their ventures and family branches.
Dr. Feiner founded her own firm to bring a new lens that accelerates growth of privately-owned companies.
Stacy published her first book, Talent Mindset, in 2015, and co-authored the bestselling, The Sixth Level, in 2023, used by universities, businesses, and nonprofits.
 
What You’ll Learn
●      Why advisors are so important in a business.
●      Which kinds of boards to choose for a business.
●      The importance of transparent and authentic conversations.
 
Timestamps
·       [05:37] Why businesses need advisors.
·       [12:44] Dr Feiner’s advice on building an advisory board.
·       [18:01] Creating transparency and authenticity.
·       [26:47] Fiduciary boards vs advisory boards.
·       [38:12] Family councils.
·       [45:10] Advice to reluctant business owners.
 
Memorable Quotes
·       “Every business problem that you have is solvable.” – Dr Stacy Feiner [24:26]
·       “Growth is fun.” – Dr Stacy Feiner [46:40]
 
 
Websites
fambizforum.com.
www.stacyfeiner.com.
www.linkedin.com/in/stacyfeiner.

Dr. Lise Janelle is a renowned growth accelerator coach who empowers her clients with her groundbreaking Heart Freedom Method, facilitating rapid transformation by dismantling subconscious barriers to success.
She’s been featured in many radio and TV interviews, including on CBC News and CTV’s Canada AM. She shares insights on overcoming inner resistance.
A former championship rower and pioneer in women’s Ice Canoeing, Lise embraces outdoor challenges like scaling Kilimanjaro and La Haute Route in Switzerland. Her journey from a top 10% earner as a chiropractor to coaching showcases unwavering commitment to personal growth.
Founder of the Centre for Heart Living in Toronto, she authored “Conversations with the Heart,” a guide to help the reader live a truly successful life. A member of the Transformational Leadership Council, Lise connects with leaders, leaving an indelible mark on personal development.
Her story reflects resilience, passion, and an enduring dedication to guiding others toward their full potential.
Dr. Janelle is working on her upcoming book, “Unstuck,” with co-author, Jack Canfield, to be released in late 2024.
 
What You’ll Learn
●      How to use muscle testing to live more consciously.
●      How to build a higher sense of authority.
●      How to become self-aware.
●      The indicators of emotional wellbeing.
●      The process of expanding our consciousness.
 
Timestamps
·       [04:28] Dr Janelle’s background.
·       [07:39] Muscle testing.
·       [12:35] Building a higher sense of authority.
·       [18:46] Three types of bootcamps.
·       [21:17] Navigating love.
·       [26:34] Why the body stores pain.
·       [29:26] Diagnosing emotional wellbeing.
·       [33:40] The adventure of creating heaven on earth.
 
Memorable Quotes
·       “90-95% of what we do is actually pre-programmed in us.” – Dr Lise Janelle [12:09]
·       “Each time we have gratitude, we instantly increase our self-worth.” – Dr Lise Janelle [16:10]
·       “Whatever is happening, is always happening for us.” – Dr Lise Janelle [37:44]
 
 
Websites
fambizforum.com.
drlisejanelle.com.
heartfreedommethod.com.
www.chrisyonker.com.

Kristi Baxter is a trusted advisor and change partner to executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs. She blends practical experience as an operator with Disney and Coca-Cola, life experience of growing up in a family business, and her inside-out coach approach to help clients achieve extraordinary results and transformation.
She integrates a deep appreciation for the beautiful mess of our humanity and a "lead thyself" mentality to guide clients through change, boldly meeting challenges head-on to achieve happiness, confidence, freedom, and abundance.
Clients say working with Kristi has had a profound impact on their life, allowing them to step into their power with confidence, energy, and positivity, reaching new heights in their personal and professional life.
 
What You’ll Learn
●      How to change the mentalities of future generations of leaders.
●      The benefit of cultivating leaders.
●      The ingredients of leadership development.
●      How to know when change is needed.
 
Timestamps
·       [03:57] Kristi’s background.
·       [10:07] The changing mentalities.
·       [17:13] The benefit of cultivating leaders.
·       [23:08] How to assess leadership potential.
·       [30:44] Overcoming the subconscious ceiling.
·       [33:27] Important indicators.
·       [38:04] The heart-centered approach.
·       [44:22] Questions to ask yourself.
 
Memorable Quotes
·       “Hire for attitude. Train for skills.” – Kristi Baxter [08:48]
·       “Your business cannot grow beyond the level of your current leadership.” – Kristi Baxter [20:58]
·       “A one-size-fits-all approach does not work.” – Kristi Baxter [43:06]
 
Websites
fambizforum.com.
www.kristibaxter.com.
www.chrisyonker.com.

Amanda Osmer is the fourth-generation owner of Grappone Automotive Group. Osmer’s great-grandparents, Rocco and Emanuela Grappone, were Italian immigrants who opened a gas station in Concord in 1924. Her grandfather, John Grappone, worked for 79 years to help expand that single business into the Grappone Automotive Group, which today encompasses five New Hampshire dealerships, representing Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, and Toyota, as well as one of northern New England’s largest wholesale parts operations. Amanda launched Leadership Grappone, a program that a seeks out the company’s emerging leaders, with the goal of uncovering their true leadership potential.
Rebecca Hamilton is the Co-CEO of Badger, a producer of organic body care products.
An advocate for issues concerning the environment, ingredient transparency, and societal change, Rebecca has spoken at the White House, addressed the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in support of organic and regenerative agriculture, testified before Congress on behalf of safer cosmetics, and attended Senate and House briefings on Capitol Hill in support of family-friendly workplace practices and chemical reform. Rebecca also spearheaded the passing of Benefit Corporation legislation in New Hampshire, a for-profit status that incorporates the pursuit of positive environmental and social impact in addition to profit. She was recently appointed to the National Women’s Business Council, a nonpartisan federal advisory committee comprised of women business owners, policymakers, bankers, representatives of women’s business organizations, and other stakeholders.
 
What You’ll Learn
●      How to approach succession planning with the lens of equality.
●      Upholding standards with family members.
●      Making decisions as a family leadership team.
●      How to manage a smooth succession with leaders who aren’t ready to let go.
 
Timestamps
·       [09:27] Taking on leadership roles within family businesses.
·       [18:13] Unique perspectives as women.
·       [23:51] Approaching succession planning.
·       [29:09] Dr Stacy: Are higher standards for family a risk or a benefit?
·       [32:14] The role of personal development plays in the future of leadership.
·       [34:26] Lessons learned stepping into leadership roles.
·       [39:21] Advice to other women aspiring to lead family-run enterprises.
·       [44:17] When leaders aren’t ready to let go during transitions.
 
Memorable Quotes
·       “Blood is thicker than water.” – Amanda Osmer [28:00]
·       “Your brain can’t be angry and curious at the same time.” – Amanda Osmer [33:26]
·       “We’ve had such a female dominated company that we thought about being more intentional of bringing some males in to balance it out.” – Rebecca Hamilton [34:02]
·       “Get really clear about what your mission is, and then pursue that.” – Amanda Osmer [39:46]
 
Websites
fambizforum.com.
www.badgerbalm.com.
www.grappone.com.

Russ Haworth is a specialist family business adviser and works with families from all over the world to help them understand what role their family business can play in living fulfilled lives.
He is the Co-Director of The Land of Giants, a research project that looks at how the rising generation are able to find significance and identity when they have grown up around significant wealth and/or achievement.
Russ is a regular speaker at National and International conferences and provides training and education to other professionals looking to enhance their understanding of working with family businesses. He is also the host of the widely acclaimed Family Business Podcast.
 
What You’ll Learn
●      The effects of living in the shadow of giants.
●      How next-gens can navigate their calling.
●      How to effectively communicate feelings between generations.
●      The importance of authentic transparency.
 
Timestamps
·       [03:45] Russ’s background.
·       [07:32] Researching prominent rising-Gen family members.
·       [12:10] The biggest insight from the research.
·       [22:50] How to help next-gen navigate their calling.
·       [25:34] Communicating feelings between generations.
·       [27:05] Authentic transparency.
·       [28:38] Exploration.
 
Memorable Quotes
·       “If you don’t find out who you are as an individual, that’s still something that’s missing.” – Russ Haworth [32:25]
·       “It’s not a linear journey.” – Russ Haworth [33:05]
 
Social Media
LinkedIn:         Russ Haworth.
 
 
Websites
familybusinesspartnership.com.
fambizpodcast.com.
www.questforlegitimacy.com.
Amazon.
fambizforum.com.

Troy is the Founder and CEO of Mosaic Research Management, founded in June 2010. Prior to founding Mosaic, Troy was a proprietary research analyst at Elliott Management Corp, a multi-strategy hedge fund firm based in New York with more than $20 billion assets under management. Troy received a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania.
When away from the office, Troy enjoys working out, meditating, listening to audio books, discussing business with friends, and spending time with his wife and son near their home in DUMBO, Brooklyn.
 
What You’ll Learn
●      How spirituality informs business.
●      How to develop stronger spiritual practices.
●      The value of giving ourselves time.
 
Timestamps
·       [05:24] Troy’s entrepreneurial journey.
·       [19:29] Troy’s inspirations.
·       [32:40] The importance of being open to spiritual practices.
·       [43:08] How SOS makes it easy to show up.
·       [48:19] Three types of meditation.
·       [52:00] A shared meditation exercise.
 
Memorable Quotes
·       “Your openness to that source of life energy is what creates how bright you shine” – Troy Lavinia [33:53]
·       “Just spend five minutes on it every day.” – Troy Lavinia [41:42]
 
Social Media
LinkedIn:         Troy Lavinia.
 
 
Websites
mosaicrm.com.
dailysos.com.
fambizforum.com.