The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA
Episodes
Coaching Founders & Entrepreneurs (with Fred Cary)
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 par...
Do You Have a Career Map? (with Pete Schramm)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fou...
Quieting Negative Self Talk (with Mike Basevic)
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our worst critics live inside our own minds. They constantly berate us and limit our personal and professional growth. This week we continue our explo...
Do You Need a Coach? (with Davidson Hang)
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Twisting in the breeze? Lack direction? Feeling unfocused? Today's episode marks the beginning of a miniseries on the value of coaching and mentorin...
Never Write Another Performance Review (with Projjal Ghatak)
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if there was a software solution that allowed you to align individual, team, and company goals; measure productive capacity; identify and hone in...
The Dave's Guitar Shop Story (with Dave Rogers)
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I've got a very special treat for you today. In this episode, I sit down face to face with Dave Rogers. Dave is a fellow musician and is CEO of the wo...
Excellence in SEO (with Alli Berry)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'd like to introduce you to Alli Berry. Alli is a respected thought leader in the areas of content marketing and search engine optimization (SE...
Expanding Pathways into STEM Education (with Elijah Kempton)
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing with last week's episode on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) education, I'd like to introduce you to Elijah Kempton. Eli...
Putting STEM and Sports Together (with Jahkeen Hoke & Brandon Lindsay)
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'd like to introduce you to the wonderful work of 4th Family, Inc. 4th Family empowers youth to learn science, technology, engine...
How We Do Things Around Here (with Casey Lankow)
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Lankow joins me on the show today. Casey is a Sr. Leadership Development Business Partner at Amazon, is an adjunct assistant professor at Saint ...
It's a Feeling (with Teresa Vozza)
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part seven of my miniseries on workplace culture, we have Teresa Vozza joining us. Teresa is the founder at Teresa Vozza Coaching and is the former...
Meetings and Corporate Culture (with Mamie Kanfer Stewart)
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mamie Kanfer Stewart joins me in episode six of our ongoing miniseries on corporate culture. Mamie is the founder and CEO of meeting effectiveness fir...
Sometimes Less is More (with Jack Skeels)
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part five of my miniseries on workplace culture, I'm pleased to introduce you to Jack Skeels. Jack is CEO and founder at AgencyAgile, Inc. and auth...
Aligning Expectations with Reality (with Sarah Fecht)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part four of my miniseries on workplace culture, I sit down with Sarah Fecht. Sarah is founder of Best Self Leadership and is a sought-after leader...
Maximizing Human Capital (with Rob Van Craenenbroeck)
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part three of my miniseries on workplace culture, I sit down with my friend and former colleague, Rob Van Craenenbroeck. Rob is co-founder of Cultu...
The V.A.L.U.E. of a Great Workplace Culture (with Chellie Phillips)
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part two in my miniseries dedicated to workplace culture -- what it is, why it matters, and how you can move the needle on your organi...
Why Workplace Culture Matters (with Eric Stone)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is organizational culture? Why is culture so important to your business? How do business performance and workplace culture intersect? How can you...
The Future of Medical Education (with John Danaher)
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2024, I'd like to introduce you to John Danaher. John is an advisor to several medical businesses, is the form...
Do You Have a Personal Plan?
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you living a purposeful life? In this special New Year 2024 episode, I walk listeners through my Personal Planning Guidebook. Instead of making Ne...
LIVE: Mentoring the Next Generation (with Jake Erickson & Chad Wonderling)
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third and final installment from The Balancing Act Podcast - LIVE, which was recorded on November 15, 2023, at The Main in downtown La Cro...
LIVE: A Story of Continuous Transformation (Matt Binsfeld)
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the second installment from The Balancing Act Podcast - LIVE, which was recorded on November 15, 2023 at The Main in downtown La Crosse, Wiscon...
LIVE: Support Your Chamber of Commerce (with Neal Zygarlicke)
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On November 15, 2023, we recorded the podcast LIVE at The Main - an Event Space in downtown La Crosse. Neal Zygarlicke was the first guest that evenin...
The Top Skill in Sales - Listening (with Simon Severino)
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're traveling virtually to Austria to catch up with sales and business coach extraordinaire, Simon Severino to engage in a conversation a...
Be More Prolific (with Billy Saleebey)
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to learn more about how to build and nurture your network AND glean key insights into the medium of podcasting? Billy Samoa Saleebey, co-founder ...
Tales from a Serial Entrepreneur (with Paul Baron)
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special episode for you this week. Paul Baron, CEO of The Wall Printer, takes us on the journey of his lifetime as a serial entrepreneur -- ...
Mentorship Matters (with Adam Mendler)
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're pleased to introduce you to Adam Mendler on this week's show. Adam is the creator and host of "Thirty Minute Mentors," a popular podcast that fe...
Innovation v. Technical Debt (with Michael Terzis)
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From astrophysicist to chief product officer, from Manchester, England to Rochester, New York, Michael Terzis has such an interesting story to tell. M...
Junior Achievement Rocks! (with Holly Garner)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've always admired the work of Junior Achievement and am thrilled to introduce you to Holly Garner, Junior Achievement's VP, New Channels, and Head o...
Creating Extraordinary Leaders (with Kate Lander)
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we travel virtually to the UK to catch up with Kate Lander, CEO at Ivy House London - experts in leadership development and behavioral chan...
Seeing Beyond the Numbers (with Dave Bookbinder)
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In business, it's easy to get immersed in key performance indicators and financial performance. Focusing solely on the numbers distracts leaders from ...
Our Most Precious Resource (with Trace Blackmore)
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we're taking a look at a new industry segment, at least for our show, the world of industrial water treatment! Trace Blackmore,...
The World of University Services (with Beth Hollenberg)
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way for colleges and universities to innovate and adapt to the modern learning landscape? This week, Beth Hollenberg, co-founder and C...
A Superior Learning Experience (with Barry Kelly)
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frustrated with bland, vanilla, page-turner corporate learning and training programs? Want to improve learning experience at your corporation or insti...
They Saw Something in Me (with Roberto Reif)
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have Roberto Reif joining Andy on the show. Roberto is founder and CEO of ScholarU - a start-up focused on education and training in data...
Recognize the Milestones (with Gregory Marino)
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's "back to school" time for students around the world, so there's no better time for us to welcome Greg Marino to the show. Greg is a friend, forme...
Building for the Future (with Charlie Cichetti)
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Cichetti joins us this week on the podcast to discuss all things green building! We even get into a conversation about ESG investing and why E...
There are no Shortcuts (with Jesse Jackson)
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To say we're excited about introducing you to this week's guest is a gross understatement! Jesse Jackson, Head of Consumer & Community Banking and...
Ethics in Medical Research (with Bharat Krishna)
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we'd like to introduce you to Bharat Krishna, managing director at CITI Program - a global leader in online education with a focus on resea...
Talent Reskilling & Acceleration (with Larissa Chaikowsky)
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We begin the journey toward our next 100 episodes with Larissa Chaikowsky, US chief human resources officer and head, talent reskilling & accelera...
100th Episode Celebration
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's our 100th episode this week on The Balancing Act Podcast!! To celebrate, we've selected a series of memorable moments from the first 99 episodes....
A Laser Focus on Client Needs (with John Bowman)
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Bowman joins us this week on the show. John is the executive vice president at the CAIA Association and is the former managing director - America...
Demystifying Financial Planning & Analysis (with Paul Barnhurst)
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Barnhurst is my guest this week on the pod. Paul is best known as "The FP&A Guy" on LinkedIn with nearly 75k followers and is also the host o...
The Chief People Officer (with Allison Rutledge-Parisi)
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You're going to love my conversation with Allison Rutledge-Parisi in episode 97 of the show. Allison is former SVP of People Team at Justworks and has...
Relationships Matter (with Chuck Wachendorfer)
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have Chuck Wachendorfer joining us to discuss the balancing acts leaders play through the lens of building strong client and interperson...
Building Stronger Teams (with Rob Shaw)
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Shaw, co-founder and director at Meta Team, Ltd., and former global head of leadership coaching at BT Group joins us from London, UK for a robust ...
Embrace the Turbulence (with Naren Aryal)
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 94 features Naren Aryal, CEO and publisher at Amplify Publishing Group. Naren helps us understand the balancing acts that publishers play and ...
Explore, Dream, Grow, Excite (with Pam Sherman)
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, actor, recovering lawyer, and leadership consultant Pam Sherman joins us on the show this week in our continuing exploration of the balancing ...
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (with Oliver Downer)
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Downer, Chief Information Officer at Gemini, joins us this week on the show to discuss the balancing acts that technology leaders play. Oliver ...
Rise Up and Take Your Position (with Drexwell Seymour)
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, I'd like to introduce you to Drexwell Seymour as the next guest in our ongoing series on The Balancing Acts Leaders Play. Mr. S...
Clearing the Way for Team Success (with Megan Dusenbery)
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Megan Dusenbery this week on The Balancing Act Podcast! Megan is chief revenue officer at the Association of College and University Educators (AC...
Get Close to the Work (with Roger Lee)
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Lee joins us this week as the third guest in our ongoing miniseries - The Balancing Acts Leaders Play. Roger is chief sales & marketing officer ...
Engineering Career Growth (Ed Overholt)
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The second guest in our miniseries - The Balancing Acts Leaders Play - is Ed Overholt. Ed is a rising star in the engineering consultancy space and is...
Getting Real with Binod Shankar
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our first guest in our new miniseries - The Balancing Acts Leaders Play - is Binod Shankar. Binod is an executive coach, former Managing Director & Co...
The Balancing Acts Leaders Play
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we set out on a new journey to explore the balancing acts that leaders play. This week, co-host Dan Strafford interviews Andy to get his pe...
Challenging Conversations, Part 6 (Paul ter Wal)
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take you to The Netherlands (virtually) for the final conversation in our miniseries on Challenging Conversations. Paul ter Wal is an "In...
Challenging Conversations, Part 5 (Stephen Kohler)
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Active listening is essential for both parties to a challenging conversation. In episode 84, Andy interviews Stephen Kohler, Founder and CEO of Audira...
Challenging Conversations, Part 4 (Miriam Meima)
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 83, we continue exploring how to navigate challenging conversations and accepting constructive feedback with Miriam Meima, Managing Partner...
Challenging Conversations, Part 3 (Bessi Graham)
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're traveling (virtually) to Melbourne, Australia to hear from Bessi Graham, co-Founder of Benefit Capital and host of Both/And with Bess...
Challenging Conversations, Part 2 (Jodi Wellman)
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why don't we have the challenging conversations we need to engage in? Because they're hard. However, Jodi Wellman, Founder of coaching and consulting ...
Challenging Conversations, Part 1
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do we say what needs to be said, when it needs to be said? Engaging in challenging conversations and accepting constructive feedback is difficult for ...
Decision Making, Part 5 (Maggie McGuire)
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our miniseries on the skill of decision-making with the contributions of Maggie McGuire, CEO at Pinna.fm. Maggie is a seasoned media execu...
Decision Making, Part 4 (Mark Coggins)
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Coggins provides us a global perspective on the topic of effective decision-making in episode 78 of the pod! Mark is Co-Founder and Board Directo...
Decision Making, Part 3 (Dan Flynn)
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have Dan Flynn, Chief Revenue Officer at the Barnum Financial Group joining us to continue our discussion on the importance of building ...
Decision Making, Part 2 (Kimo Kippen)
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kimo Kippen and Andy had a wonderful conversation regarding effective decision-making in episode 76 of the pod. Kimo comes to you with a wealth of exp...
Decision Making, Part 1
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Decisions, decisions, decisions. They're an integral part of our experience as colleagues, leaders, and managers yet many struggle with effective deci...
Future Skills Wrap-up with Mina Morris
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 74, Andy interviews Mina Morris, Partner - Human Capital Solutions at Aon - one of the world's premier talent assessment, performance, and ...
The Skill of Data Literacy, Part 5 (Satyam Kantamneni)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're thrilled to introduce you to Satyam Kantamneni, chief executive of UX Reactor. In part 5 of our miniseries on the topic of data literacy, we foc...
The Skill of Data Literacy, Part 4 (Vishal Iyer)
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're speaking with Vishal Iyer. Vishal is a CFA and accountancy trainer whose work I've admired for some time. Vishal adds to our conversa...
The Skill of Data Literacy, Part 3 (Brian Kibby)
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We begin 2023 with an energetic discussion about leadership and the importance of data literacy with the former CEO of Knewton and Modern Campus, Bria...
Special Holiday Episode (KEF Scholars)
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our final episode of 2022 is something special. This week, Dr. Temte interviews three current and former Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF) scholars ...
The Skill of Data Literacy, Part 2 (Raghu Krishnaiah)
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Raghu Krishnaiah, Chief Operating Officer of the University of Phoenix joins Dr. Temte as our first guest in our miniseries on building the skill of d...
The Skill of Data Literacy, Part 1
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We started our journey to discuss three key future-facing skills back in late September, 2022. In episode 68, co-host Dan Strafford interviews Dr. Tem...
The Skill of Business Acumen, Part 5 (feat. Ed Clark)
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To conclude our miniseries on the skill of business acumen, we have Ed Clark joining us this week. Ed is a fantastic business operator with multifacet...
The Skill of Business Acumen, Part 4 (feat. Brandon Carson)
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a real treat this week because we have Brandon Carson, VP of Learning and Leadership at Walmart joining us for part four in our miniseri...
Special Thanksgiving Episode (feat. Melissa Mack)
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we're dropping a special episode with friend and former colleague, Melissa Mack. Melissa is Chief Communications and HR Offi...
The Skill of Business Acumen, Part 3 (feat. Torrance Ford)
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Torrance Ford's contributions to our miniseries on the skill of business acumen are simply outstanding. His insights are influenced by his non-traditi...
The Skill of Business Acumen, Part 2 (feat. Joyce Schnur)
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so excited to introduce you to Joyce Schnur this week. Joyce is a friend, former colleague, and is SVP of Product at Kaplan in charge of all thing...
The Skill of Business Acumen, Part 1
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The next topic in our list of essential skills for the future is that of business acumen (a.k.a., commercial acumen). Tune into this introductory epis...
The Skill of Financial Acumen, Part 5 (feat. Jason Palmer)
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the conclusion of our miniseries on the skill of financial acumen, we welcome Jason Palmer to the show. Jason is General Partner at New Markets Ven...
The Skill of Financial Acumen, Part 4 (feat. Ian Schnoor)
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue our exploration of the skill of financial acumen, we tap into the vast well of experience Ian Schnoor brings to the conversation. Ian i...
The Skill of Financial Acumen, Part 3 (feat. Duane Barrett)
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Duane Barrett. Duane is THE guy in the caribbean to study with for accountancy and financial credentials like CPA and CFA. Duan...
The Skill of Financial Acumen, Part 2 (feat. Denise Probert)
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first guest in our miniseries on financial acumen is Denise Probert. Denise is an exceptional teacher who holds a faculty position at The Universi...
The Skill of Financial Acumen, Part 1
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next few months, we're going to be talking about three key future-facing skills. First in the list is financial acumen. Andy and co-host Dan ...
Communication is Undervalued, Part 4 (feat. Andy Perkins)
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everybody, this week we have a dear friend and long-time learning and development leader Andy Perkins on the show. In episode 56, Andy and Andy wr...
Communication is Undervalued, Part 3 (feat. Lisa Morton)
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Morton, Founder and CEO of Roland Dransfield joins us this week to continue our conversation on the importance of communication in business. Lisa...
Communication is Undervalued, Part 2 (feat. Jennifer Livingston)
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so happy to announce that this week, we have Jennifer Livingston joining us on the show to talk all things communication. Jennifer is a former jou...
Communication is Undervalued, Part 1
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andy and co-host Dan Strafford kick off a new miniseries on communication in the workplace. Most "Top Ten" lists of skills for the future p...
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 6 (feat. Mehul Patel)
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our miniseries on the importance of planning for and managing change with our distinguished guest, Mehul Patel. Mehul is the former COO of...
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 5 (feat. Andrea Mainelli)
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wow! This week we have Andrea Mainelli of Tyton Partners on the show to discuss change and change management through the lens of a mergers and acquisi...
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 4 (feat. Amy Eliza Wong)
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Wong, Founder and CEO of leadership coaching firm Always on Purpose and author of Living on Purpose joins us in our continuing exploration of chan...
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 3 (feat. TJ Brooks)
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taggert Brooks, Dean of the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse College of Business joins us this week for part 3 in our ongoing miniseries exploring ...
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 2 (feat. Jo Lee)
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Jo Lee to the show as our first guest in our miniseries on the topic of change and change management in the world of work. Jo pro...
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 1
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 47 marks the introduction to our new miniseries on the topic of change and change management. Co-host Dan Strafford and I discuss why companie...
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 6 (feat. Simone Petrella)
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simone Petrella, CEO and Founder of cybersecurity training and workforce development firm Cybervista, joins us for the final installment of our explor...
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 5 (feat. Andy Rosen)
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 45, we continue our exploration of the complex and often misunderstood skill of critical thinking with Andy Rosen. Andy is the CEO of Kapla...
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 4 (feat. Anthony Fasano)
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part 4 of our miniseries on critical thinking, we're joined by Anthony Fasano, founder and CEO of the Engineering Management Institute. Anthony hel...
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 3 (feat. Brandon Temte)
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
That's right, our guest this week is Dr. Brandon Temte - a fellow in pulmonary critical care at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Brandon helps u...
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 2 (feat. Michael McManus)
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm thrilled to welcome Mickey McManus to show as our first guest in our miniseries on critical thinking. Mick provides us with perspectives from his ...
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 1 - Introduction
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our new miniseries entitled "Nobody Wants to Think Anymore," which is an exploration of the skill of critical thinking and its importance i...
”Nobody Wants to Work Anymore,” Part 5 (feat. John Staten)
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40 is the final episode in our miniseries on the challenges in today's market for talent and shifting attitudes toward our relationship with w...