Author: Jo Allison

Beyond the Bottom Line: Purposeful Leadership Drives Greater Impact

Available for Interviews: Nell Derick Debevoise

Nell Derick Debevoise is the Founder & CEO of Inspiring Capital and the author of the new book, Going First: Find the Courage to Lead Purposefully and Inspire Action is available on Amazon.

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The Positive Effects of Purposeful Leadership in Business:

          1. Purpose costs profit.
            • Companies that authentically connect their work to its impact in the world perform better in terms of company value, employee tenure, productivity, and survival.
            • According to research by Bain published in Harvard Business Review, employees who are ‘inspired’ by profit are 225% more productive than those who are merely satisfied with their jobs.

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5 Crucial Things We Must Do to Improve the US Healthcare System

Available for Interviews: Dr. Reagan B. Anderson

Dr. Anderson is the author of Universal Death Care: A Solution for Healthcare in the Age of Entitlement. Dr. Anderson was a combat doctor in Iraq and has since run a successful medical clinic in the U.S. He wrote this book because he is tired of profit-driven policies that don’t support American’s health. For this reason, Anderson has dedicated his life to changing healthcare in America.

What Dr. Anderson Can Say in an Interview on
How to Improve the US Healthcare System:

This conversation is so important to have in this moment in time. The pandemic has exposed even more cracks in the system which negatively affects the overall health and wellbeing of people in America. Here are 5 crucial ways we can exact change:

 1) Have one set of rules that insurance companies, healthcare providers, and patients must follow = price and rule transparency. This would save $5B/year in the US—enough money to insure every citizen, reduce all copays and deductibles to zero, and have money left over to take better care of our elderly.

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Weight Loss Woes: Getting Back on Track

Interview Dr. Mimi Secor

Dr. Mimi Secor is Nurse Practitioner from the Boston area. She has been specializing in Women’s Health for over 40 years, is a national speaker and consultant, and is an international bestselling author of Debut a New You: Transforming Your Life At Any Age.

Talking Points From Dr. Secor
On Losing Weight:

    • Hitting a plateau is often very discouraging for folks working to lose weight. But there are reasons and solutions that must be explored and analyzed.
    • Some of these solutions are not intuitive such as increasing calorie intake in order to lose weight. Weight loss may be ineffective if folks aren’t recording their food accurately so the calories and macros (types of calories—Protein, Fat, and Carbs) can be analyzed and adjusted. Continue reading “Weight Loss Woes: Getting Back on Track”

5 Financial Things to Do Now That You Won’t Regret

Available for Interviews: Lauren Moone

Lauren Moone is an Executive Vice President at Mirador Capital Partners and has been providing investment advice for individuals, families, and institutions for over 13 years.

 

What Lauren Moone can say in an interview:

By the time you reach your mid-30s, you may have been in your career for a while, maybe you own a house, you may have kids or are thinking about starting a family, and you’re usually beginning to make some traction in your financial life. But how do you maximize this momentum so that you’re making the right decisions now that you’ll be thankful for in 10 years? Here are five key elements to consider.

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5 Health Conditions That Could be Caused by Anxiety

Available for Interviews: Dr. Alice Fong

Alice Fong, ND, is an integrative naturopathic doctor specializing in stress, integrative medicine, diet & weight loss, and is a business growth consultant for holistic healthcare providers.

What Dr. Alice Fong can say in an interview
on Anxiety:

Anxiety is characterized by feelings of fear, worry, dread or uneasiness often as a result of difficult thoughts and/or life circumstances.  When a person feels anxious, their stress response gets activated, also known as the sympathetic nervous system. Staying in a prolonged state of anxiety or stress can lead to a lot of detrimental effects on the body and lead to certain medical conditions.  

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Healthy Diet Tips That Can Improve Your Dental Health

Available for Interviews: Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an internal medicine physician, a work-life integration researcher, and an international expert on the mind-body-spirit connection. She is also an international speaker and bestselling author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.

What Dr. Dalton-Smith  Can Say in an Interview on:
Diet & Dental Health:

Did you know that your diet plays a huge role in the overall health of your teeth? It makes sense for a lot of people, but a large percentage of the population doesn’t realize that their diet has a huge effect on their dental health. There’s simple advice such as avoiding soda and sugary foods that will gradually dissolve your teeth, but it’s also important to eat certain foods as part of your diet to help you clean your teeth and balance the acids in your mouth.

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4 Critical Tests for Women Over 40

Interview Dr. Mimi Secor

Dr. Mimi Secor can discuss in depth on how to manage depression with proper attention to lifestyle adjustments. Combined with medication, research has proved promising in managing depression more effectively.

Talking Points from Dr. Mimi Secor 
on the Lifestyle Effects on Depression:

1. Mammograms

For average-risk women, the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends mammography screening begin at age 45 and be repeated every year until age 55, then every 2 years. Mammography is the recommended screening test for breast cancer so it is very important that women follow the ACS guidelines. Women who are at high risk should be referred to a breast expert or breast center for management. 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lives, and by age 50 the risk is approximately 1 in 50 women. This is a real threat to women and why life-saving mammography is so important.

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How to Get Better Sleep Tonight

Available for Interviews: Dr. Alice Fong

Alice Fong, ND, is an integrative naturopathic doctor specializing in stress, integrative medicine, diet & weight loss, and is a business growth consultant for holistic healthcare providers.

What Dr. Alice Fong can say in an interview on Sleep:

Sleep is vital for our health and wellbeing. It allows us to rest and recharge for the next day, so getting inadequate or poor-quality sleep over time can lead to many possible negative health impacts such as weight gain, lowered immune function, and mood disorders.

Here are some suggestions on getting a good night of sleep:

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Why You (and Your Company) Need a Unified Leadership Philosophy

Available for Interviews:  Dr. Kelly Waltman

Kelly Waltman, PhD, is the Founder and CEO of SLR Leadership Consultion, LLC. She is also the author of Elevate Connection: Cutivate and Engaged, Inspired, Productive and Profitable Team Culture.

What Dr. Kelly Waltman can say in an interview about
A Unified Leadership Philosophy in Business:

    • Do you have a customer service philosophy for your business? Most likely. How about a unified leadership philosophy? If you’re like most leaders and businesses, probably not. While this may be typical, it’s not healthy or ideal. 
    • What does it mean to have a unified leadership philosophy for your company? 

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Can Meditation Actually Help Your Fitness Goals?

Available for Interviews: Raphael Velazquez

Raphael Velazquez, NSCA CSCS, is the founder of VELA, and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, celebrity trainer, and body transformation expert. He is also the author of Core Fitness: Your Best Shape, Looking and Feeling Great.

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Meditation and Fitness:

    • Meditation reduces anxiety & stress. Meditation helps get your parasympathetic nervous system firing. This is what helps us recover from stress. The parasympathetic nervous system is known as the “rest and digest” system. With meditation, you’ll be able to decrease your bp, heart rate which in turn will help you recover in between exercise sets and workout days.

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