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Bill McDermott of McDermott Financial Solutions Your GPS of Banking

October 10, 2011 by angishields

A premier business banking consulting firm, McDermott Financial Solutions acts like a GPS for banking by providing â€œbest in classâ€ services for privately-owned businesses throughout the Southeast.Â These include loan packages, bank presentations, loan negotiating services, financial health checkups and strategic planning services.

Co-hosts BevAnn Bonds and Tom Vizzini visit with Bill McDermott at Noon on Wednesday, October 12 to learn more aboutÂ how at a time when much of the banking industry is in disarray,Â howÂ Bill takes his three decades of experience and serves his clients and our communities in a new and better way. We will also ask BillÂ how to better navigate the banking process, and what a GPS for banking does.

Keith Green of American Retirement Initiative interviewed on High Achiever Radio

October 7, 2011 by angishields

High Achiever Radio

Keith Green of American Retirement Initiative interviewed on High Achiever Radio

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BevAnn Bonds and Tom Vizzini of Business Support Solutions andÂ the hosts of High Achiever Radio interview Keith Green of American Retirement Initiative to learn more about The American Retirement Summit on November 3, 2011, savings rates in the United States, the new retirement landscape in America, and things not to do when savings for retirement.

The American Retirement Initiative is a national discussion about how to improve the quality of retirement planning for all Americans. We showcase the research of the most prominent retirement thought leaders and visionaries, share news and the latest articles about the latest trends in retirement planning, and present a forum for discussion, so that thought leaders and policy makers know what you think. Most importantly, we strive to give you the insight you need to more effectively plan for the rest of your life. We want you to have the tools you need to improve the quality of your life later by more effective planning now.

Keith J. Green is an expert and leading consultant on retirement policy formulation, plan design, plan implementation, and retirement education. He has worked with hundreds of leading organizations and thousands of individuals who are preparing for retirement. He responded to critical gaps in the U.S. retirement system by founding the American Retirement Initiative in which he serves as president. The American Retirement Initiative provides thought leadership on the retirement landscape in general, facilitates best practice sharing, and offers consulting to both public and private sector clients.. He brings to this role over 20 years of experience in executive roles for leading financial services companies offering retirement solutions to individuals and organizations.

In his early career with TIAA-CREF, Keith worked as an Institutional Consultant, collaborating with colleges and universities on their retirement plan designs. Keith then joined Aetna Financial Services as a Regional Manager in its Michigan office and ultimately became vice president for its Southeastern Region.

After ING’s acquisition of Aetna Financial Services in 2000, Keith held progressively responsible roles, including Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Senior Vice President of Domestic Emerging Markets. He was then appointed Senior Vice President and Executive-on-Loan to Hemisphere, Inc., an organization tasked with bringing the headquarters of the Free Trade Area of the Americas to Atlanta. Much of his time during that period was spent in Latin American and the Caribbean capitols promoting trade and working on economic development issues with diplomats and democratically elected leaders.

In January 2006, Mr. Green was appointed Vice President of Government Relations for ING, responsible for ING’s state government relations in twenty US states. He held this role until 20ll when he founded the American Retirement Initiative.

October 11th – Grabbing Hold of Confidence

October 6, 2011 by angishields

Write Here Write Now

October 11th - Grabbing Hold of Confidence

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An overarching theme in each edition of Write Here, Write Now is encouragement. Through our guest interviews and conversations, Write Here, Write Now seeks to provide encouragement to those who harbor a desire to write but who have yet to do so. We all have a story, a unique insight, an amazing memory or a hope to share with others. The guests on this edition of Write Here, Write Now provide pure encouragement to those who long to write but have hesitated to start. Emily Francis found herself consumed with fear and anxiety which kept her from pursuing personal goals and dreams. Her journey to overcome the fear and anxiety is shared in her book: From Fear to Faith. Jim Harvey had a successful career with IBM and a second successful career in commercial real estate brokerage and development. But stories from his childhood of German submarine activities off the shores of America echoed in his mind. Taking those stories and adding his own spin, Jim wrote a novel: Grayton Beach Affair. Listen and be inspired and encouraged by these writers and their success moving beyond “I’ll write someday” to getting their stories in print.

Eugeria! Chats with Wesley Woods, Emory Healthcare

October 6, 2011 by angishields

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Eugeria! Chats with Wesley Woods, Emory Healthcare

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Today’s show is dedicated to the Emory Healthcare’s Wesley Woods campus. The Wesley Woods campus is a pristine, wooded 64 acre piece of property near Emory University in Atlanta. In the early 50s, the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church had a mission to take care of older adults, especially the poor. To that end, the conference passed a resolution to build its first residential retirement community, Wesley Woods Towers, which opened in 1965. Seven years later in 1972, Budd Terrace, a skilled nursing and subacute rehab center opened. This was followed by the construction of the only free standing geriatric hospital in the country.

Joining us today are six members of the Wesley Woods team, representing a variety of its facilities and disciplines. Joyce Wilson is the Administrator of Wesley Woods Towers, a 200 unit independent living community. She has been with Wesley Woods for nearly 40 years! She was joined today by one of her residents, Dr. Joyce Meyers-Brown. Dr. Meyers-Brown had been a minister in South Africa in her career. She and her husband retired to Decatur, and later decided to move to a retirement community. After looking at several, they chose Wesley Woods Towers. She loves the spirit of community, as well as the quiet waling trails throughout the campus.

Carly Ortlund is the Director of Admissions at Budd Terrace. Carly’s job is to facilitate a person’s transition into and out of the facility. Faced with the reality of social work after she graduated from the University of Georgia, Carly tells us that Bud Terrace rejuvenated her spirit about nursing homes. She loves the staff that is so focused on the well-being of its residents and their families.

Dr. Doris Armour, MD, went to med school in St. Louis to become a primary care physician. Upon moving to Atlanta, she immediately took a position at Wesley Woods. Today she is the Medical Director for the Wound Therapy Clinic. Dr. Armour tells us that the Wound Therapy Clinic at Wesley Woods treats wounds that are chronic in nature, and are generally caused by other healthcare issues. Dr. Armour was joined from the clinic by Marion Waugh, a Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Specialist who moved to Atlanta from Canada in 2004. Marion also acknowledges that she loves the community spirit of the entire Wesley Woods campus.

Finally, though not present for the show this morning, we wish to extend a special thanks to Kristi Sullivan, without whom this show would not have been possible. Kristi invited each of the guests, and arranged a schedule that worked for all involved. Kristi is the Senior Outreach Liaison Market Development for the Wesley Woods campus. Thank you, again, Kristi!

We also want to thank Griswold Special Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Special Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Dallas and Atlanta for nearly 20 years.

Challenger, Grey & Christmas, Inc: Allen McNeill

October 5, 2011 by angishields

BRX National

Challenger, Grey & Christmas, Inc: Allen McNeill

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Allen McNeill has been with Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc since January of 2000 as Vice President in the Southeast. From 1982 until 1990 Allen was a partner with a management development firm based in Columbia, SC. This firm provided leadership and management development for companies throughout the United States. For the 10 years prior to joining CGC Allen was co-owner of the McNeill Company which provided leadership and productivity training to financial, professional, and health care institutions throughout the Southeast.

Allen has a BS in Biology from Presbyterian College and an MAT from the University of South Carolina. Allen was a Little All-American quarterback at Presbyterian College in 1970 and spent the first 13 years of his career as a football coach in South Carolina. He and his wife Jane live in Atlanta, GA where he is an avid golfer.

Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. is the oldest outplacement firm in the nation. They pio¬neered and created most of the outplacement and job search methods practiced and advocated today. Jim Challenger, the founder, started the Outplacement industry in Chicago in 1962. Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. is a national firm with 56 offices throughout the United States. They are the only national firm that specializes exclusively in Outplacement.

Transformational Women Highlights Lareina Yee, McKinsey Partner

October 4, 2011 by angishields

Transformational Women

Transformational Women Highlights Lareina Yee, McKinsey Partner

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Lareina Yee is a Partner in McKinsey’s San Francisco office. Over her 11 years with McKinsey she has been a part of the Greater China and West Coast Offices. She is a leader in the Firm’s North American Sales and Marketing Practice, specializing in B2B sales and marketing transformation. Lareina additionally leads McKinsey’s West Coast Women’s recruiting efforts.

In addition to her client work, Lareina has been a speaker at national conferences, published articles on sales innovation, collaboration technology and knowledge workers in the US economy. She also co-authored McKinsey’s research with the Wall Street Journal on women and economic leadership.

In this segment of the radio show we find out from her research and personal experiences what are the hidden barriers that keep women from the corner office and what to do about it.

Sara Biehl and Susan Howard for the Alzheimer’s Association, Buckner Village

September 30, 2011 by angishields

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Sara Biehl and Susan Howard for the Alzheimer's Association, Buckner Village

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It’s that time of year again! A respite from the heat, pumpkins, and… the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Joining us on the show today are two repeat guests – five time guest, and world record holder for Eugeria! appearances, Sarah Biehl, of Hope Memory Care, and Susan Howard from Highwoods Properties. Listen in as Susan and Sarah fill us in on this year’s walk. The Walk for North Fulton/Gwinnett County is this Saturday at the Duluth Town Green. Registration is at 8:30AM, and the Walk will begin around 9:45. It’s not tool late to join the walk – just show up with your walking shoes! And it’s never to late to support the terrific work in caregiver and family support and research being done by the Alzheimer’s Association., For more information, check out www.alz.org. To reach Susan directly, call (404) 443-1869. To reach Sarah, call (770) 963-4673. Sarah was also excited to announce that Hope Memory Care will be having its grand opening on October 25th. Call her directly for details!

Alicia Russell has been the Executive Director at Buckner Retirement Village for 12 years. After graduating from the University of Arkansas with a degree as a dietician, Alicia began working for Buckner as the campus dietician and a year later became the Executive Director. Cheryl Seabaugh was raised in Kentucky and Oklahoma before moving to Texas for college. After graduating with a degree in psychology, she entered the marketing field and has been with Buckner Retirement Village since the spring of 2011. Diane Williams has been a nurse for 48 years. Diane’s passion has always had a passion for geriatrics. As a licensed RN in 5 states, Diane has spent a lot of time serving our seniors across the country.

Buckner Retirement Village is a continuing care community that offers independent living, assisted living and skilled care. For more information about the events mentioned in the interview, or to schedule a tour, please contact Cheryl at 214-381-2171 or visit www.bucknerretirement.org.

Special thanks to Griswold Special Care, providers of high quality, affordable in home senior care in Dallas and Atlanta, for hosting today’s show!

October 4th – Making Your “Someday” a Reality

September 29, 2011 by angishields

Write Here Write Now

October 4th - Making Your "Someday" a Reality

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How often have you heard someone declare, “I’m going to write a book someday!”? You may have said it yourself and meant it but that “someday” still remains elusive. Today’s guests talk about their “someday.” Ruthanne Warnick, principle with Passkey Strategies, has begun work on her book which she currently calls Creating the Journey. Mark Shaughnessy retired from a highly successful career in the insurance and health care industries where he held the title of Senior Vice President/Sales and Marketing. In 2006, Mark wrote his first book, Sales Secrets, capturing the best ideas for increasing sales for companies and individuals. Then he teamed with his brother to write Vietnam Remembered Today, which shares the brothers’ vastly different experiences while serving in Vietnam at the same time during the war. Listen in as Ruthanne and Mark share how each set forth on their journeys to make that “someday” become a reality.

Leading with the Brain In Mind: Jackie Sherman. Banding People Together: Alan Schaefer.

September 28, 2011 by angishields

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Leading with the Brain In Mind: Jackie Sherman. Banding People Together: Alan Schaefer.

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Jackie is known for her ability to align and mobilize organizations to accomplish their most demanding objectives. She guides leaders through the challenges of influencing complex systems and diverse stakeholders. Her signature work integrates expertise in the dynamics of change and effective organization design. She’s a master at developing processes that engage the wisdom of all constituents to achieve an organization’s most important goals – leaving it with genuinely increased capacity and ability to deliver.

As an Executive Coach, Jackie has worked with Senior Executives, Managers of Corporation, Executive Directors and Board Chairs of Non-profits and National Associations. While focusing on the client’s desired outcomes, she coaches the whole person, enabling change based on expanded awareness, increased choice and commitment.

Before starting her own consulting firm, Jackie held consulting positions with two Fortune 50 companies. As Principal Consultant with Digital Equipment Corporation, she designed and implemented an integrated reengineering and change management service which drove profitability, quality, and customer/employees satisfaction. As a Senior Consultant with the Organization Capability Group of BP-Amoco Corporation, she was responsible for organization development consulting and training services which enabled her client divisions to achieve their strategic objectives. By spearheading the use of large group interventions, Jackie accelerated implementation of strategy, new organization design, and the design and implementation of new business processes.

Jackie holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in economics from the University of Michigan, a B.S., magna cum laude, from Tufts University, a Certificate in Business from New York University, and certificates in Organization Systems Development, Group Process, and Consulting with Small Systems from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. She has additional specialized training in socio-technical system design, change management, strategic planning, redesign of business processes, large group interventions, appreciative inquiry, and coaching. Jackie has a certificate in ontological coaching from the Newfield Network, and is an ICF Professional Certified Coach. Jackie has taught in the HROD program at the University of Georgia and is adjunct faculty at the Gestalt International Studies Center.

Having lived and worked in Europe and Africa, and North America, Jackie now calls Atlanta home.

For Alan Schaefer the rock star dream began years ago when his older brother took him to see a stadium concert featuring “The Who” as a birthday present. While his interest in music remained strong, he temporarily shelved his childhood dream and by the time he went to college, he was more interested in the hotel industry than in the music business.

While pursuing a degree in Hotel Restaurant Management he suddenly found himself battling a still unexplained life-threatening illness, which in turn made him rethink exactly what he wanted to do with his life. After recovering, he quit his job at a local hotel, started playing guitar and writing songs eight hours a day and joined his first “real” gigging rock band. He earned his BS in Communications at Florida International University, and then promptly moved to Atlanta to start a band with his twin brother.

After working at WEA Distribution, Alan was promoted to assist in managing up to thirteen label radio reps. Elektra Records then hired him to do radio promotion for heavyweight artists such as AC/DC, Metallica, Tracy Chapman, and Phish.

In 1994 he left Elektra and co-founded Tourdates.com with his twin brother. This was an online music resource for bands and fans that was successfully sold to Launch Media (now Yahoo Music) in early 2000. He stayed on for a year as VP while continuing his musical pursuits. In 2004 he founded the band Five Star Iris and has since performed in 16 countries (including Iraq for U.S. troops), received national airplay, been interviewed in Spin and Billboard, worked with Grammy Award-winning producers, written with hit songwriters and toured with platinum acts.

Alan realized that the valuable lessons he learned from playing in bands could be applied to teams in a number of different environments, including the corporate world. His fascination with why certain bands had success and longevity while others fell apart turned him into a student of collaboration and group dynamics which ultimately led him to create Banding People Together, a dynamic musically themed corporate team building event and workshop.