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Top5 Ways Innovators and Leaders Must Adapt to Thrive

Tara Thurber sat down with innovation leader and connector James Barrood to explore the Top5 Ways Innovators and Leaders Must Adapt to Thrive - from embracing generative AI to building empathetic, flexible teams that can weather disruption and drive change. James Barrood is a nationally recognized leader in the NYC/NJ tech and innovation scene with 20+ years of advising startups and growth company leaders as well as developing university programs. He heads a 10,000+ global community of entrepren...

Top 5 Strategies to Lead, Run & Raise a Family Without Losing Your Mind

Tara Thurber and Clark Lagemann of Avidon Health discuss balancing high performance, leadership, and personal life. Clark emphasizes dynamic balance, prioritization, and being present in each moment. He shares his journey from healthcare to founding Avid on Health, focusing on behavior change. Clark highlights strategies like ruthless prioritization, daily physical activity, clear communication, and embracing chaos. He stresses the importance of accountability, both personal and professional, an...

Top5 Tips to Improve Mental Performance

Tara Thurber interviews Tom Sterner, founder of the Practicing Mind Institute, on mental performance. Sterner emphasizes mental sovereignty, the ability to control one's mind, and shares insights from his 45 years of research. He highlights the importance of thought awareness training, which involves focusing on the breath or a simple phrase to detach from thoughts. Sterner advises setting goals with accurate data, using premeditated procedures for high-pressure situations, and interpreting expe...

Top5 Ways to Put the Human Back into Human Resources

Tara Thurber and Mark Mears discuss the importance of humanizing HR and leading with love in the workplace. Mark shares his journey from law school to marketing communications, emphasizing the higher power of fours and the "love" model for leadership: Listen, Observe, Value, and Empower. He highlights the need for purposeful growth, engagement, and fostering a sense of belonging. Mark's book, "The Purposeful Growth Revolution," advocates for a transformational leadership style that prioritizes h...

Mushroom Coffee Talk - Word of the Year

In the Mushroom Coffee Talk podcast, hosts Tara Thurber and Eddie Jimenez discuss their words for the year. Eddie chooses "bold," emphasizing its importance in entrepreneurship and personal growth, countering the superficiality he sees on social media. Tara, who prefers monthly words, shares her journey of setting goals rather than resolutions, with January focused on self-care and February on strategy. Eddie elaborates on "bold" as an acronym for Breakthroughs, Opportunities, Leadership, Legacy...

Top5 Reasons to Adopt Personal Self Care for Professional Success

Tara Thurber interviews Eddie Jimenez, CEO of Primal Trust Consulting, about his "I in Win" philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of self-care for team success. Eddie shares his unconventional career journey, highlighting his experiences in multifamily leasing, fitness, offshore banking and tech. He outlines five core principles: investing in oneself, owning one's role, setting non-negotiables, leading by example, and balancing self and team. Eddie stresses that personal well-being is cruc...

Top 5 Biggest Impacts of 1Huddle

Tara Thurber interviews Sam Caucci, CEO of 1Huddle, a technology company that uses gamification to enhance employee onboarding and continuous development. Caucci emphasizes that traditional LMS platforms are outdated and ineffective, leading to high forgetfulness rates. 1Huddle's games improve knowledge retention by 91% after 30 days, compared to 11% for traditional methods. A case study with Tao Hospitality showed a 45% faster onboarding process and $1.17 million in additional revenue from impr...

Top5 Reasons to Attend Newark Tech Week

Tara Thurber, Founder of Defined Talent, hosts Kelly Outing and Angie Albizu from EqualSpace to discuss the company's mission and growth. EqualSpace, founded by Citi Medina and Ralphie Roman, has expanded from a 900 sq ft space to over 19,000 sq ft, including offices, creative spaces and a tech innovation campus. They emphasize fostering innovation through inclusive company culture and AI integration. EqualSpace also hosts Newark Tech Week, a free, five-day conference featuring panel discussions...

Top 5 Ways to Disrupt the Gap

Women earn 84 cents for every dollar a man earns. Want to change this statistic? Listen to our newest podcast episode featuring a conversation between Tara Thurber and Disrupt the Gap Founder, Shell Bobev. Together, they discuss the importance of wage equality and the challenges women face in the workforce. Shell emphasizes the need for transparency and organizational change to address pay gaps. Top5 Tips to Disrupt the Gap 1. Connect Stakeholders 2. Immediate & Long Term Solutions 3. Influe...

Top 5 Cybersecurity Tips for 2024 & Beyond

Tara Thurber sits down with Will Shu, CIO and Matthew Buehlmann, Director of Cybersecurity at Riverstrong, a company dedicated to delivering essential managed IT and cybersecurity services for small-mid-sized enterprises. Together, the group discusses the facts behind the global Microsoft shutdown in July and how companies can better manage and maintain their cybersecurity into the future. Top 5 Cybersecurity Tips for 2024 & Beyond Set One - Will Shu Get close to an IT/cybersecurity professi...

Top 5 Breast Cancer Journey Tips

About Camille: With a Master’s degree in Psychological Counseling from Ana G. Méndez University in Puerto Rico, Camille’s academic foundation laid the groundwork for her impactful career. A true global explorer, Camille’s path was uniquely shaped by her experiences as a full-time missionary for over a decade, traversing continents and engaging with diverse cultures. Her academic pursuits reflect her multifaceted approach to life, with double degrees from Southern Adventist University in Educatio...

Top5 Reasons Business Fail Relating to Marketing ROI

Tara Thurber is joined by CEO & Founder of Rubelli Digital, Joseph Rubelli. Together, they discuss Joseph's professional background, his favorite marketing campaigns and his Top5 Reasons why Businesses Fail Relating to marketing ROI. Tune in today for amazing ideas that will shakeup your marketing strategies! Joseph Rubelli Bio: Joseph Rubelli has spent his career building brands, helping businesses grow, and telling stories that resonate with audiences. After years of working in sales, mark...

Top5 Ways to Succeed as a Woman in Leadership

Karen Parisi, CMO at CentralReach, joined Tara Thurber to share her career growth, professional development and insights on women in leadership roles. Together, Karen and Tara delve into the Top5 Ways to Succeed as a Woman in Leadership. Top5 Ways to Succeed as a Woman in Leadership 1. Try Everything 2. Authenticity 3. Don’t Hesitate 4. Hire Smarter 5. Team Culture ABOUT KAREN: Karen Parisi is the Chief Marketing Officer at CentralReach where she oversees all marketing efforts for the company. I...

Top5 Elements of a Persuasive Story

Josh Tobiessen, founder of Shared Story Consulting and a New York Times "Critics Pick" playwright, sat down with Tara Thurber to share his experience and tips for developing a persuasive story. Together, Tara and Josh explore the importance of character development, overall objective and the details required to produce an effective story that urges readers to take action. Top5 Elements of a Persuasive Story Character Objective Action Stakes Details Speaker Bio: For two decades Josh Tobiessen bee...

NJCC - Top5 Reasons to Join NJCC Young Professionals Group

Amirah Hussain, N.J. Chamber of Commerce Director of Government Relations & Chris Lowicki, Operations Coordinator join Tara Thurber to share their views on professional networking as a youth in business. Stop by their Young Professionals Networking Event hosted by DefinedTalent and sponsored by Withium on Thursday, May 9 from 6 - 8:30 PM at DefinedLogic 's Studio Red Bank (200 Monmouth Street, Suite 325, Red Bank, NJ, 07701). Top5 Reasons to Join NJCC Young Professionals Group Community Prac...

Top5 Reasons LEGO® Builds Better Teams

Over 80% of employers and employees believe creating a sense of community at work is important. What is an innovative community-building tool that works both virtually and in person? Brandon Wetzstein, Founder & Chief Team Builder at IN8 Create , joins Tara Thurber to share his Top5 Reasons LEGO® Builds Better Teams. IN8 Create leverages LEGO® Serious Play® to engage participants in sharing stories about themselves in a fun and psychologically safe way. Diminished Consciousness of Self Inver...

Top 5 Ways to Market Your Business on a Budget

Meet Andy Karuza, Marketing Lead at NachoNacho , a SaaS management and marketplace app helping companies find, vet and hire industry experts. Andy shares his Top 5 Ways to Market Your Business on a Budget with Tara Thurber as they discuss common challenges that businesses face today and how NachoNacho stays up-to-date on industry trends. Top 5 Ways to Market Your Business on a Budget Partner led growth Product lead growth Automate Branding Experiment About our speaker: As the Marketing Leader at...

Top5 Reasons to Join Trusted Advisors Network

Top5 Reasons to Join Trusted Advisors Network LLC You’re in Business for Yourself not by Yourself Affiliate Success is Advisor Success Initial & Ongoing Training Power of the Network Customized Set of Tools

Top5 Ways ReAbility Serves Individuals & Families with Disabilities

According to the CDC, 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. This week's guest, Christopher Myers , share his personal story with Tara Thurber and illustrates the importance of his platform - ReAbility. ReAbility is a service providing real-time information to individuals with disabilities - parents, caregivers, case managers, etc. – to improve the quality of their lives. This information includes but is not limited to resources, leisure activities and networking opportun...

Top5 Ways to Tap Into Conscious Creativity

Alaura Lovelight, R&B Recording Artist and published writer/producer/host of 'The Alaura Show' on New Jersey Television joined Tara Thurber for this week's Top5 podcast. Alaura shares her new e-book The Mindful Creative , her Mindful Creative Coaching Program and her Top5 Ways to Tap into Conscious Creativity. Tune in for a great, mind-opening conversation! Top5 Ways to Tap into Conscious Creativity Meditation Appreciation Contemplation/Visualization Creation Celebration Alaura Lovelight BIO...

Top5 Ways to Find your Purpose

Today we are hunting for elephants with The Purpose Hunter, Matthew Berrafato! Joining Tara for an amazing conversation, Matthew showcases his Top5 Ways to Find Your Purpose. Tune in as he asks important questions and answers we should all a ourselves as we find our true purpose. 1. Explore your gifts 2. What are you passionate about? 3. Determine who you can serve with your gifts and your passion 4. Legacy - Who taught you your greatest lessons? 5. Try a different combination of steps 1, 2 &amp...

Top5 Reasons to Hire an Executive Coach

In alignment with our 2024 intention-setting and personal growth goals, our Top5 podcast episode features powerhouse guest Bertha Robinson. As president of the NJ Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO), an affiliate of The Trusted Advisors Network and founder of Star One Professional Services, Bertha shares her professional journey with Tara Thurber as they eagerly set attainable intentions for 2024 and beyond. Bertha shares her insights, inspiration from mentors like Tony Agurs and a pow...

Top5 Predictions for 2024 AI Recruiting

Currently, 63% of companies are investing or have plans to invest in AI solutions for talent acquisition problems.* As a response to this, Sean Wood, Founder of Human Pilots AI shares his Top5 Predictions for 2024 AI Recruiting with Tara Thurber. Together, they discuss AI's endless possibilities and inherent biases and the proper way to utilize ChatGPT for resume writing/editing. *Human Pilots AI is a company that assists businesses in adopting AI and uncovering its benefits while avoiding its i...

Top5 Ways to Develop Young Talent

Chief Executive Officer of Encouraging Women Across All Borders (EWAAB) Sam Collins, joins Tara Thuber for a discussion on the Top5 Ways to Develop Young Talent. EWAAB is a nonprofit dedicated to building a bridge to a world where women and non-binary individuals can enter and rise in any professional field they choose. The Bridge Program serves undergraduate students by providing them with the tools and confidence needed to scale a traditionally male-dominated industry like STEM or finance. To ...

Top5 Reasons to Join AIR

Tara Thurber sits down with Michele Daly , Founding Partner/AIR Operations + Community and Solange Collins , Human Resources Consultant, TA Partner at Blue Sky Talent LLC to discuss the Top5 Reasons to Join Allies in Recruiting (AIR). AIR is a collective of advertising, marketing and tech recruiters championing talent and educating the community to create a more diverse, inclusive and equitable creative industry. Top5 Reasons to Join Allies in Recruiting (AIR) Action Matters Make an Impact Educa...

Top5 Ways Checkr Makes Background Checks Easy & Seamless

Tara Thurber is joined by Checkr 's VP of Product and Customer Marketing, Bryan Sise to share the Top5 Ways Checkr Makes Background Checks Easy & Seamless. Checkr platform and solutions make background checks faster, easier and more compliant. Top5 Ways Checkr Makes Background Checks Easy & Seamless 1. Speed 2. Time Savings 3. Compliance 4. Fairness 5. People of Checkr Speaker Bio: Bryan Sise, VP of Product and Customer Marketing at Checkr here to share the Top5 Ways Checkr Makes Backgro...

Top5 Ways for Using AI to Develop Content Strategy

Today, Tara Thurber is joined by Co-founder and President of Alchemy Media, Deana Graffeo Weeks. Amiss the surge of AI updates and apps, Deana reveals her Top5 Ways for Using AI to Develop Content Strategy. Precision & Relevancy Creativity & Originality Ideation & Conceptualization Audience Development & Segmentation Automation - Scheduling & Determining Cadence Deana Graffeo Weeks, Co-founder and President of Alchemy Media Deana is a seasoned content marketer and communicati...

Tops 5 Ways to Succeed in Any Job

We are honored to share our latest podcast featuring one of the leading voices in FinTech, Mariquit Corcoran. She joins Tara Thurber to share her Tops 5 Ways to Succeed in Any Job. Mariquit is a powerhouse. This year, she was recognized by FinTech Futures in their Top 10 Women Blazing a Trail in FinTech and listed as FinTech Magazine’s Top 10 Women in FinTech to watch. Her previous experience includes positions at Barclay's, FTV Capital and Goldman Sachs - just to name a few! Tune in now for her...

Passive Aggressive Behavior

For our final Summer Session, Tara Thurber, Ellie Bright and Vitoria Wright discuss passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace. In a recent article by CNBC, a psychology expert outlined 7 signs of passive-aggressive co-workers and how to cope noting, "Colleagues who exhibit passive-aggressive tendencies are especially insidious to organizations because they can masquerade as productive." Our team considered all aspects and provided some tips for how to manage and eradicate passive-aggressive b...