The Corporate Couch

Are you ready for 2025? This is the second of two episodes in which our host, Jeff Pelaccio, MBA, asks our ExecHQ Principals to provide year-end thoughts and suggestions for a successful 2025. In this episode, Jeff talks with ExecHQ Managing Director Ellza Malok and ExecHQ Principal Mark Derr. For the full episode, go to: https://lnkd.in/gat6GvbW

Have you ever felt discriminated against when seeking a job? What does a lifetime of leadership, resilience, and adaptation look like? For Paul Hatch the CEO of Vestria Capital, it’s a career filled with impactful moments and a mission to redefine how we value experience in the workplace. In this fascinating The Corporate Couch episode, Paul shares: ⚓ From the Navy to Wall Street: Hear about Paul’s time as a Naval officer advising two U.S. presidents on Middle East policy and his rise to Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. 📈 Lessons From 40 Years on Wall Street: Paul reflects on the evolution of the industry and the leadership principles that guided his success. 👴 Fighting Ageism: Learn about Third Stage Tribe, Paul’s groundbreaking initiative that empowers seasoned professionals to navigate their next career chapters and redefine their purpose. 📦 60+ Moves and Leadership Growth: How relocating over 60 times in his life shaped his adaptability, empathy, and leadership style. 🌟 Encouragement for Every Career Stage: Whether you’re a seasoned leader, a mid-career professional, or exploring what’s next, Paul’s insights on resilience, reinvention, and community will resonate. This episode is for anyone passionate about leadership, inclusion, and lifelong growth. 🎧 Tune in for wisdom, inspiration, and actionable advice from a leader who’s truly a “Go-Giver” - See the link in the Comments to access the conversation on all major podcast platforms. Thank you to my friend Teresa G. Carey, SSCC, CPAC for "introducing" me to Paul. Be prepared for a great conversation on next week's episode featuring the founder/CEO of the oldest female-owned digital agency, Anna Murray. #Leadership #Ageism #careerjourney #CareerGrowth #wallstreet #Wisdom

"With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility" (Uncle Ben to Peter Parker in Spider-Man) “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked” (Luke 12:48) What does it take to turn personal struggles into a life of purpose and impact? For Bill Brandmeyer, the answer lies in resilience, leadership, and a mission to uplift others. In this compelling The Corporate Couch episode, Bill opens up about his remarkable journey: 🏠 Growing Up in a Legendary KC Family: The triumphs, complexity, and dysfunction of creating a $715M (2024 dollars) family business—and the lessons learned. 🏆 Breaking Barriers in Youth Sports: How he’s creating access and opportunities for underprivileged kids through ShareWaves, a nonprofit reshaping youth sports. 🍷 AA at 21: From joining Alcoholics Anonymous when he was 21 to celebrating 29 years sober this month—his story of strength and recovery will inspire you (and it's not a straight line). 📉 Lessons from Failure: Why Bill experienced multiple business failures after the family business sale—and what he learned from those moments. 🌟 Purpose-Driven Leadership: From working with Fortune 500 companies to driving community change, Bill exemplifies using professional expertise to create social good. 💡 Insights on Leadership and Life: Failing forward, embracing sobriety, and building inclusive communities through the transformative power of sports. This conversation is packed with wisdom, authenticity, and actionable takeaways. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, leading a team, or building a community, Bill’s story will inspire you to lead with purpose and passion. 🎧 Tune in to hear this incredible story of grit, growth, and giving back - see the link in the comments to listen on all major podcast platforms. Listen next week to hear about Paul Hatch's career journey and learn how he is helping people facing ageism in the hiring process. #socialentrepreneurship #Leadership #PurposeDriven #Sobriety #YouthSports #SocialImpact

You know those people you've been blessed to meet and have hang around in your circle for decades? Enter Jeff Pelaccio, MBA, a client turned colleague and friend. Thank you, Jeff. I'm exceedingly grateful for your endorsement of, "The Way to Wisdom: A Leader's Weekly Guide, but most of all I'm grateful for our friendship. #leadership #rapidgrowth #wisdom #rapidgrowth #executivecoaching #thewaytowisdom

Seth Godin's Advice to Job Seekers... "You own tomorrow and should not sell it to the highest bidder". Here is a short video excerpt from Seth on how the hiring system is broken and lacks humanity (comparing job seeking to Tinder) and how job seekers should focus on strategy not tactics (tactics make you a victim). Tune in next Monday for the full episode on The Corporate Couch! #sethgodin #thisisstrategy #jobseekers #humanity

I am honored that Dr. Michelle Robin asked me to be a part of the Small Changes Big Shifts movement to spread kindness in the world. To me, kindness means recognizing that everyone is facing their own battles, and by treating people with care and friendliness, we can help them feel seen and supported. A simple smile or compliment can turn someone's day around. Let’s choose kindness every day and make a real difference. 💖 Join me in the #31DayKindness campaign and help us touch a million hearts. 🖊 Sign up today (it's free)! - see the link in the comments 😍 #KindnessMatters #TouchAMillionHearts #BeKind #31DayKindness

In this episode of "Executives On The Frontlines," we explore the intricacies of outsourcing manufacturing and assembly operations to Asia and Latin America. Our expert guest, Larry Martínez, shares his hard-won insights and provides some great advice on avoiding the all-too-common pitfalls in this area. You can view the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gm4HG3kw

Today's episode of our "Executives on the Frontlines" podcast introduces a new ExecHQ advisory service called Chief of Staff (CoS) as a Service. Our host, Jeff Pelaccio, MBA, and ExecHQ Principal Baron Lukas, discuss the role and benefits of a highly experienced senior executive leader serving as Chief of Staff for your business. If your business is grappling with uncertainty, struggling to navigate the day-to-day chaos, and striving to achieve the growth and profitability you desire, this podcast is tailor-made for you. The link to the full podcast is in the comments below. Happy podcasting, and please let us know if you have a question, challenge, or business problem you would like us to discuss in future episodes.

Who was your sorority or fraternity advisor? Join me for a fun and insightful conversation on The Corporate Couch with Rick Kahle as we dive into his remarkable career journey from the insurance industry to the heart of the Kansas City entrepreneurial ecosystem and back. In this episode, we explore: 💼 Learning leadership by observation and the power of asking great questions 🚀 The realities of entrepreneurship and the importance of resilience 📈 Differentiating between activity and results for true success 💡 The value of investing in others and fostering growth 🧠 The pivotal role of self-awareness early in life in his personal and professional development 👥 Rick's unique experience with one of the best leaders in KC history Sly James (he was Rick's fraternity advisor at Rockhurst). Listen to Rick's story to gain valuable insights and inspiration for your own leadership journey on all major podcast platforms - see the link in the comments. Thank you to Lori Wiles, ABC for the original introduction to Rick (and Sean Khurana for re-connecting us)! Join me next week on the podcast for a great conversation with Scott Willingham. #careerjourney #SelfAwareness #investinginothers