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What’s your story? I’ve been involved in being on stage and putting others on stage since I could walk and talk. When my children were in grade school I was the founder and director of the school’s talent show. In 2006 I took the leap and began to realize my …

A conviction in the benefits of an ethical approach to business has driven Yonason Goldson to sharing his beliefs more widely. What’s your story? I work with leaders to create a culture of ethics that builds trust, sparks initiative, and drives productivity. After four decades studying and articulating the wisdom …

After many years working in small businesses, Diane Helbig realised she could successfully put that experience to helping others. What’s your story? In 2006, after working my whole life as an employee, I decided I would rather be the victim of my own decisions than of someone else’s. After conversations …

Being downsized was a pivotal moment for Neelu Kaur who has since focused on helping others through his passion for leadership and wellness. What’s your story? My work is at the intersection of leadership and wellness. I incorporate social and organizational psychology with stress and energy management with group facilitation …

Moving from software development to mosquito control may not be the traditional route to business acquisitions, but it is the route Bradford Kindergan took, and very happy he is about it! What’s your story? I was a software developer and tester in my “career”. I was working for an Army …

Flipping houses led to flipping waterfront lots which led Paul Moore to commercial real estate which then led to real estate fund management. What’s your story? I sold my company to a publicly traded firm in 1997. I moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains and eventually got into house flipping …

Awareness that we are always unfinished has motivated Lynette Louise to focus on improving the lives of others, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. What’s your story? Since my youngest years I have cared deeply for outliers and outcasts. People who were disabled, disliked, or misunderstood held my heart. I yearned …

Goal orientated Benjamin Ritter has used his experience to encourage others to identify their goals and strive to achieve them. What’s your story? I have a insatiable passion for guiding others to live for themselves and create a career and life they love. Over the years I’ve built a company …