Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

Former NFL and Mizzou tight ends Martin Rucker and Chase Coffman made post football pivots to the construction and finance worlds. Former Kansas State and NFL quarterback Josh Freeman now lives in the world of business and investments. All three joined Joel to talk about the keys to finding a passion and a new career.

Depression, anxiety, substance use, and other behavioral health conditions can impact how we manage our physical health and daily living challenges. Kristin Gernon from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Angie Salava from Olathe Schools and the Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition continue the discussion in our special series on mental health and talk about about how we can support teen behavioral health during COVID-19, remote learning, and a tough holiday season.

Jeff Hanson was born with a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis. He started painting at age 12 during chemotherapy and radiation for a brain tumor and in spite of a visual impairment and a learning disability, The world renowned and award winning artist passed away from a new brain tumor Dec. 20, 2020Elton John is one of the many celebrities who has bought some of Jeff’s artwork.  Hanson raised millions of dollars for charity

Karl Eberle is the founder of TECS LLC, an interactive consulting firm targeted to work directly with senior leadership regarding organizational effectiveness, functional process improvements and value add enhancements. Karl spent nearly 20 years working in management for John Deere and another 20 plus with Harley-Davidson before retiring and starting TECS.

One in four Americans experience behavioral health issues at some point in their life, and yet, for so many, behavioral health is difficult to talk about. Joel has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City for a special series about mental health. The first episode features two passionate students talking about some of the issues facing teens and how open communication is vital. They are involved with Zero Reasons Why, a community mobilization and story campaign to prevent teen suicide.

Berta Medina is an eternal optimist who believes in the power of generosity and is passionate about sharing her message that dreamers truly succeed! She left a 28-year career in title insurance after a life changing mission trip where she climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Berta helps businesses and individuals connect genuinely, give generously, and reach a level of success and fulfillment. Berta is a speaker, coach, author, and host of a podcast.

Dan is the “No Excuse” 7-Figure High-Performance Business Coach and Mindset Engineer. Since 2012, he’s helped entrepreneurs cut the time it takes to succeed and reach their goals in half and double their productivity. He’s been featured in Success Profiles Magazine and interviewed on shows from London to New York.

Michael Tracy is owner and Managing Principal of OMNI Human Resource Management, a management and human resources consulting firm located in Overland Park, KS. OMNI employs a staff of 20 professionals and has served over 500 organizations throughout the region. Prior to forming his company in 1998, Michael spent over 20 years working in corporate human resource leadership roles with various companies. Since 1998, Michael has spent considerable time working within small and mid-size market enterprises.

Alain Hunkins is CEO of the Hunkins Leadership Group and the author of Cracking The Leadership Code: Three Secrets To Building Strong Leaders. 71% of organizations say their leaders are not future-ready. 18% of HR professionals think their leadership bench strength is strong. 70% of the variance in organizational culture is due to the leader. Alain knows leadership matters and he's worked with more than 2000 groups in 25 countries on the topic.

Michelle Reeves, Amber Schreiber and Lindsay Krumbholz are opening The Golden Scoop in early 2021, featuring ice cream, coffee and a lot of good feelings! Their mission is to provide meaningful employment for people with developmental disabilities. Employees, also known as "Super Scoopers," will be supported by a managing staff and with Volunteer Coaches. The goal is to foster an environment in which employees feel empowered and successful while bringing joy and awareness to the community.

Tom Ziglar is the son of legendary motivational speaker Zig Ziglar and has been CEO of Ziglar, Inc since 1994.Zig inspired hundreds of millions of people worldwide, sharing a message of integrity and effort and Tom carries his father's legacy on as a speaker, trainer and coach. Ziglar has pivoted during the pandemic and made adjustments while still focusing on the values Zig lived by throughout his long and impactful life.

Melissa Vincent is Executive Director of Pipeline Entrepreneurs, a network of high-performing entrepreneurs in the Midwest with access to a national network of experts who share a passion for the Pipeline family. Through Pipeline, entrepreneurs invest in their own professional development, and also give generously of their time, talent and capital to enable them to build global businesses from wherever they choose. Melissa is a long time entrepreneur herself in Oklahoma City and a tech startup founder.

Former MLB pitcher Bruce Chen is Vice President of the Carlos Fortuna Organization. Monica Ramirez, an English instructor with the Kansas City Royals is President. Carlos was a young Royals pitcher with a bright future before he was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. The Carlos Fortuna Organization carries on the legacy of a man who passed away at the age of 22. Their vision is to help parents of young men, who are preparing to become professional baseball players in Latin American countries.

Lori Coulter is the Co-Founder and CEO of Summersalt, a disruptive direct-to-consumer sustainable swimwear brand that launched in 2017. Summersalt’s product is data-backed with 1.5 million measurements taken from 10,000 women’s body scans. As a female founder, Lori is passionate about empowering women entrepreneurs and designers and advises students at her alma mater Washington University in St. Louis. Listeners of Rounding The Bases can use the code Joy10 for a $10 gift at www.summersalt.com

Wendy Guillies is the President and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. With more than $2.5B in assets, the Kauffman Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the United States. Guillies leads the Foundation’s work to boost student achievement in the Kansas City region and to accelerate entrepreneurship across the country. Before becoming CEO, she served as the Foundations Vice President of Communications.

Tami Greenberg was named CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City in July 2015 after working years in the nonprofit sector with the National MS Society and the United Way. She views herself as equal parts businesswoman and social worker and has an Executive MBA from UMKC. Ronald McDonald House Charities help keep families with sick children close to each other and the supportive services they need during challenging times.

Author and highly sought after speaker Simon Sinek was a guest at the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program’s virtual retreat in October 2020 and Joel served as the facilitator. Sinek spoke about his new book The Infinite Game and the tendency of businesses often making the mistake of playing the finite game of wins and losses. He explained why the pandemic does not be lead to uncertain times and discussed the need for empathy due to the trauma caused by Covid-19.

JD Gershbein is the CEO and Founder of Owlish Communications. JD has been at the forefront of advancing the ideals of the digital world since 2006, inspiring opportunity-oriented individuals and companies to harness the power of the online media to elevate their profiles. One of the world’s first independent LinkedIn consultants, JD is widely regarded as a thought leader in the areas of personal branding, social networking, video storytelling, and social entrepreneurship.

Dr. Janis Dickey is the author of Financial Prep 101: Simple Tips for the Next Generation. Her mission is to provide specific financial education curriculum to empower individuals with the tools and skills to make solid/smart financial decisions. She received her Doctorate in Education, Public Affairs and Administration from the UMKC. She worked 15 year3 in sales and marketing management for two Fortune 500 companies and 18+ years as a Financial Advisor. She also was an adjunct professor at UMKC.

Hailee Bland Walsh is the CEO and owner of City Gym KC. She is a community activist, former professional athlete, fitness entrepreneur, and speaker. Like so many business owners, Hailee has had to pivot to meet the needs of her clients in a safe way. A firm believer in equality and inclusion, this former pro soccer player is a champion and advocate for others, and she’s all about empowerment and belonging.