The Secret Thoughts of CEO's Podcast

From Gaming to Growth: Volodymyr Panchenko’s AI-Powered Blueprint with Volodymyr Panchenko With a career spanning over 17 years in the gaming and tech sector, Vlad has a record of turning his passion for gaming into groundbreaking businesses. His current mission is to chart the course for the in-game items industry, with a keen focus on meeting the expansive needs of the global gaming community. The power of disruptive technologies, such as AI and Blockchain, is no stranger to Vlad. After the sale of his brainchild, DMarket, he has harnessed the newest tech to disrupt and redefine the contours of the gaming market.   What You’ll Learn ●      The direction of AI in the world. ●      How to navigate our relationship with AI ●      How to use AI to amplify human elements in business.   Timestamps ·       [05:37] Vlad’s background. ·       [16:00] AI models. ·       [27:33] Creating sales content. ·       [32:32] AI’s place in the world. ·       [41:15] Using AI to amplify human elements in business.   Memorable Quotes ·       “All people are creative and all people have a talent.” – Vlad Panchenko [37:27] ·       “Talent comes first.” – Vlad Panchenko [39:56]   Websites fambizforum.com. www.chrisyonker.com. Volodymyr Panchenko. portal.ai.

Why Coaching Beats Training for Lasting Leadership Impact with Ted Kulawiak, Kristi Baxter, & Thomas Ted Kulawiak is a highly respected sought-after sales management, leadership coach, and business consultant. As the president of Ted Kaye Sales Management Training LLC, Ted utilizes his significant business experience coupled with a personalized and innovative problem-solving approach to guide clients to reach their desired business goals. He held senior sales leadership and training positions in advertising and media over the course of 25 years, the majority of which he spent working for the 3M Company. Post advertising career, Ted transitioned to higher education and enjoyed a 20-year career in executive leadership positions. In addition to his leadership and coaching consulting work, Ted teaches English at the local community college.   Kristi Baxter is a mind shifter, mental fitness trainer and thought partner to extraordinary individuals. As a trusted guide she helps people identify and purse a created life, by clarifying goals, identifying, and removing self-imposed obstacles and creating the space to make magic. Her superpower is helping people change the lens through which they experience their life. When not working, Kristi loves spending time with her family, hiking, biking, boating, beaching, cooking, creating, traveling, and laughing out loud.   Thomas is our Optimal Vision Coach, aka The Optimalogist. His superpower is his incredible insightfulness and unique ability to see the best in others when they can’t. He helps clients to refocus and get clear about their Vision and Purpose in their work and life while getting clear of the invisible restraints that keep them from being, living and giving their best. When not working, Thomas enjoys sports, music, and travel   What You’ll Learn ●      The importance of doing the deeper work. ●      How firms could navigate training resources. ●      How to find the right person to coach. ●      How to vet a consulting firm.   Timestamps ·       [04:45] A bit about Ted. ·       [05:33] A bit about Tom. ·       [07:14] A bit about Kristi. ·       [11:20] The importance of doing the deeper work. ·       [15:19] Solving performance problems. ·       [19:54] Navigating training resources. ·       [23:33] The value of coaching. ·       [26:53] Work-life balancing. ·       [32:40] Key attributes of future executives. ·       [37:04] The impact of 360’s. ·       [45:50] Interviewing a consulting firm. ·       [51:50] Thinking about ROI.   Memorable Quotes ·       “Coaching is not something you half-ass.” – Kristi Baxter [34:34] ·       “They will leave companies if there’s not a path to development.” – Kristi Baxter [53:41]   Websites fambizforum.com. www.chrisyonker.com. Ted Kulawiak. www.kristibaxter.com. thomashuebl.com.

How Can You Redesign Your Internal Programming a Live a Full(er) Life? On today's episode I was a guest on Steven Lawson’s podcast Potent, and we dive into overcoming trauma, the power of spirituality and self-awareness, the impact of mentorship, and the journey toward self-acceptance and deeper connections. About Today's Guest Chris is a Certified Family Business Advisor accredited through The Family Firm Institute. Chris helps to consciously navigate the challenges of succession, leadership transitions and family conflict, while creating long-term strategies for business continuity. Dubbed a “Life Journey Sherpa,” Chris’ holistic approach allows each individual in the family to be seen as an integral piece to the work. He uses his experience as a Neuro- Linguistic practitioner, a student of Philosophy and Psychology, and a thought leader on Personal Performance and Transformation to create a one-of-a-kind methodology that fuses heart and soul — helping families achieve extraordinary results that become permanent ways of being. Drawing upon more than 25 years of driving change and leading sales with 3M, and over a decade in Family Business and Executive consulting, Chris has built a process that has become his special sort of alchemy. His strategy helps clients move beyond the obstacles family organizations face that often prevent them from leading deeply fulfilling lives, both individually as well as collectively. Many of Chris’s clients say the process of working with him leads to profound healing within their families, bringing a sense of deep peace, better relationships and higher levels of happiness alongside a thriving organization. As a sought-after speaker, Chris has been a special guest of Camden Family Wealth, The Institute for Family-Owned Business, and The Center for Family Enterprise, and has been a featured contributor to Forbes. Education Chris is a Certified Family Business Advisor accredited through The Family Firm Institute. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business and a Minor in Communication from Western Michigan University. He was personally mentored by Tony Robbins’ original trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Personal Chris is a seventh-degree black belt in an Okinawan style of karate and a student of yoga and meditation. He enjoys fishing, travel, cooking and spending time with his wife of 28 years and their daughter www.chrisyonker.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-thoughts-of-ceos-podcast/id1543246164 Show Notes ·       01:02 Chris early life ·       02:03 Connecting with God ·       03:24 Martial arts, validation ·       04:37 Mentorship ·       06:00 What is God teaching me? ·       08:04 Developing a practice of connection ·       09:04 Coaching thru end of life ·       13:56 Immersion ·       18:43 Developing personal presence ·       22:28 Fear of loneliness ·       26:43 Emotions, awareness, and karate ·       28:53 The elevator from heart to head ·       31:20 Potent presence; it's a soul massage ·       33:04 Healing our bodies ·       35:49 Parenting, upbringing, self-parenting ·       36:54 Being/doing, Values alignment ·       39:29 Community affiliation, fear of lone wolf, searching out your people ·       41:26 Trusting the process This podcast is brought to you by the Monk Manual. The monk manual is dedicated to providing best-in-class tools for helping you build a more potent life, and experience peaceful being and purposeful doing on a daily basis. If you’d like to be more intentional with your time and energy - please visit monkmanual.com.   

Stephanie Craig is the President of Kith.co, and elite crisis preparation, response, and recovery firm. She has built her reputation as a crisis expert by guiding some of the world’s most prominent people and organizations through their most trying moments. Before Kith, Stephanie founded the Apeiron Strategy Group. With decades of experience in media and politics, she has served as a trusted advisor to former First Ladies, Senators, Members of Congress, and C-suite officers.   What You’ll Learn ●      How to prevent the unknown crises. ●      The value of safeguarding reputation. ●      The importance of transparency. ●      How to create a backup plan.   Timestamps ·       [04:40] The psychology of avoiding discomfort. ·       [10:09] Knowing what to prevent. ·       [18:23] Preparing for a reputational crisis. ·       [23:02] The importance of transparency. ·       [28:01] Planning for succession.   Memorable Quotes ·       “Crisis is a lifecycle.” – Stephanie Craig [10:47] ·       “You can’t be fast for fast’s sake.” – Stephanie Craig [12:23] ·       “25-45% of a value of an organization is their reputation.” – Stephanie Craig [20:06]   Websites fambizforum.com. www.chrisyonker.com. Stephanie Craig. kith.co/ceothoughts.