Want to know more about youth workforce development? How do we build alternative pathways to workplace success for the youth in our communities? How are organizations like Junior Achievement and the Boys & Girls Club in your region poised to help solve our workforce development challenges?

To help answer these questions, we have a special panel discussion to focus on workforce development and work readiness with a focus on girls and women in the world of work. To explore this topic, we’ve got Susan Peterson, Regional Director at Junior Achievement, and Joan Parke, COO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse joining us.

Tune into episode 143 to hear Susan and Joan tell their stories and speak about all things life and workforce readiness.

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How can we make the prospect of a mid-career change less daunting? How can we improve educational pathways into careers in finance and investing for traditionally underserved populations? How can we build financial literacy in high school and college students? Today's episode is the second of three from The Balancing Act Podcast - LIVE!! recording session where we focused on women in business in my hometown of La Crosse, Wisconsin. My second guest from the Balancing Act Podcast - LIVE!! is Regina Siegel. Regina is the VP of Organizational Development at TrustPoint based in La Crosse, Wisconsin and comes to us with a wide variety of experiences, including the role of elementary school principal. We’re going to have so much to explore at the intersection of finance and education. Tune into episode 142 to hear Regina's story, her "rocket booster" moment, and her thoughts on the intersection between education and finance.

We had so much fun recording the show LIVE! in early May. Today's episode is the first of three from that live event where we focus on women in business in my hometown of La Crosse, Wisconsin. My first guest from the Balancing Act Podcast - LIVE! is Betty Christiansen. Betty is the publisher of Coulee Region Women Magazine and I ask her about the balancing acts that magazine publishers engage in each day and how we can use traditional media to support the journies of women in our communities. Tune into episode 141 to hear Betty's story, her "rocket booster" moment, and her thoughts on publishing and supporting women in business.

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How can we help women in technology roles succeed? How can we get more girls and women interested in careers in technology? How can the skill of bravery be developed to help reduce stress, burnout, and ensure pay equity for women in tech? Today, we have Nicole Trick Steinbach joining us. Nicole is the "International Bravery Coach” and helps women in tech “Build Your Brave Career.” As you might expect, today, we’re going to focus on the value of coaching in the workplace with a particular focus on women in technology. Tune into episode 140 to hear Nicole's story, her "rocket-booster" moment, and her thoughts on how women can thrive in technology careers.

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If you're a business founder or entrepreneur, where do you go for help? How do you identify a coach? How do you identify trusted potential funding partners? Today, we have Fred Cary joining us. Fred is the CEO of IdeaPros, an entrepreneurship educator and incubator, so we’ll be focusing today’s discussion on coaching and mentoring for founders and start-ups. Tune into episode 139 to hear Fred's story, his "rocket booster" moment, and his thoughts on the world of entrepreneurship and business start-ups.

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Do you have a personal board of advisors? How about a career map? Today on the Balancing Act Podcast, we have Pete Schramm joining us. Pete is the founder and CEO of Lattitude, a human connection platform designed to amplify new employee retention and mid level manager development. The company exists to help increase intentional internal engagement and strengthen workplace culture to improve employee belonging. Pete is also the author of Pathfinders: Navigating your Career Map with a Personal Board of Advisors. Tune into episode 138 to hear Pete's story, his "rocket booster" moment, and his thoughts on coaching, engagement, employee retention, and belonging in the world of work.

You can find Pete on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-schramm/

Pete's book can be found at: https://www.pathfinders.golattitude.com

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Our worst critics live inside our own minds. They constantly berate us and limit our personal and professional growth. This week we continue our exploration of the value of coaching and mentoring with Coach Mike Basevic. Coach Mike is the founder of No Limits Nation, a coaching consultancy that delivers two key programs -- The Anxiety Free Executive, and The Anxiety Free Student. Tune into episode 137 to hear Coach Mike's story, his "rocket booster" moment, and his thoughts on how to quiet the cacophony of negative self talk and anxiety that can weigh us down.

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