Best Chris Yonker Podcasts (2024)

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Befriend Your Inner Creative Genius | Prof. Elizabeth Wimer 54:10

1h ago54:10

54:10

What’s holding you back from reaching your fullest capability for creativity? On today’s episode of Potent, Steven is joined by Syracuse University’s Professor Elizabeth Wimer to discuss a range of topics from providing practical advice for avoiding burnout, to understanding the Pareto principle to identify impactful relationships, fostering creati…

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Becoming the cycle breaker healing the unspoken cycles of guilt, shame, addictions and more with Natasha Silver Bell and Jane Mintz 53:01

9h ago53:01

53:01

This forum featured guest experts Natasha Silverbell and Jane Mintz, along with our host Chris Yonker, CFBA to discuss mental health and addiction in the context of personal development and family dynamics. We emphasized the importance of not merely labeling behaviors but understanding their impacts on families and businesses. Our discussion highli…

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Stealing Fire Back From Procrastination | Steven Lawson 26:18

16d ago26:18

26:18

Do you know the real cause of why you procrastinate? On today’s solo episode of Potent, Steven tackles the concept of procrastination, and how while many may view it as a lack of discipline, in reality it’s more rooted as a fear response. Through his experience with the Monk Manual and coaching entrepreneurs over the years, Steven identifies patter…

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Flow State: Mastering the Art of Sustained Focus 57:03

17d ago57:03

57:03

How to Find a Higher Sense of Flow with Achim Feige Achim Feige is a personal performance and transformation coach to the German business elite. As a transformation architect, human potential coach, and author of several management books, he enables entrepreneurs, CEOs, and top executives to access higher states of consciousness and flow, and perso…

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The Problem with Isolation - Community, Purpose, and Monks | Joe Rutten 51:18

1M ago51:18

51:18

Does placing too much importance on personal individualism separate us from each other more than we realize? On today’s episode of Potent, Steven is joined by Joe Rutten, Director of the Benedictine Leadership Institute at Mount Marty University, to discuss the importance and impact of communal monasticism based on the principles of St. Benedict. J…

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Longevity Secrets Revealed: How to Use testing to improve your lifespan and quality of life 51:46

27d ago51:46

51:46

Irina Serebryakova is Nurse Practitioner and Founder of You Holistic Functional Medicine and Longevity Center in Exeter, NH. She has been practicing Functional Medicine for more than 15 years. Functional Medicine addresses the whole body and focuses on disease prevention, and considers the full picture of your physical, mental, emotional, and spiri…

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Understanding Yourself: MBTI, Enneagram, and Core Gift | Leslie McDaniel 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

Are you holding yourself back from knowing the real you? On today’s episode of Potent, Steven is joined by Leslie McDaniel to discuss her lifelong journey of self-awareness through personality typology and core gifts, as well as how her curiosity has shaped her life. Through emphasizing body awareness and presence, the two highlight some of the mos…

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Three attributes every future leader needs to thrive 47:13

2M ago47:13

47:13

Kristin Lytle is CEO of The Leader’s Edge and has significant experience in talent assessment, leadership development, succession planning, and organizational design. Over the span of her career, she has worked with top organizations, such as Vanguard, Kohler Company, Whirlpool, and Target. Kristin has held leadership roles in business operations a…

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5 Lessons on Transforming Unrest | Steven Lawson 30:31

2M ago30:31

30:31

Where is the unrest in your life truly coming from and what can be done about it? On today’s solo episode of Potent, Steven describes his personal journey with the Monk Manual and shares lessons he’s learned about honesty, dealing with unrest, embracing change, and focusing on serving others to achieve personal growth and reach one's full potential…

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Leveraging the Power of an Advisory Board for Family Business 54:04

2M ago54:04

54:04

Dr. Stacy Feiner is an accomplished psychologist, business leader, innovator, author, and mom. She advises private and family-owned businesses with a pro-growth, pro-health approach that ensures leaders solve emotionally charged situations, move forward, and increase enterprise value and family connection. Curious about people and culture, Stacy ha…

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Returning back to your most authentic self | Kelly Wendorf 1:02:52

2M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

What’s stopping you from returning to the truest version of yourself? On today’s episode of Potent, Steven is joined by Kelly Wendorf, founder and CEO of EQUUS, as they talk about rewilding, authenticity, and integrating nature-based experiences for personal and professional development, along with the challenges of finding belonging beyond societa…

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Unlocking Subconscious Barriers: How Hidden Beliefs Affect Performance 39:42

3M ago39:42

39:42

Dr. Lise Janelle is a renowned growth accelerator coach who empowers her clients with her groundbreaking Heart Freedom Method, facilitating rapid transformation by dismantling subconscious barriers to success. She’s been featured in many radio and TV interviews, including on CBC News and CTV’s Canada AM. She shares insights on overcoming inner resi…

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How to get over overwhelm, and start making sense | Andy Hickman 57:22

3M ago57:22

57:22

Why isn't your life making sense, and how do you fix it? On today’s episode of Potent, Steven is joined by Andy Hickman, founder of hēl, as they discuss the coaching practice’s core principles for achieving wholeness and alignment by reconnecting with physical senses and innate sensibilities. The two emphasize the importance of moving beyond abstra…

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Elevate and Empower: A Blueprint for Future Leadership 47:41

3M ago47:41

47:41

Kristi Baxter is a trusted advisor and change partner to executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs. She blends practical experience as an operator with Disney and Coca-Cola, life experience of growing up in a family business, and her inside-out coach approach to help clients achieve extraordinary results and transformation. She integrates a deep appre…

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The Power and Necessity of Personal Grit | Shannon Huffman Polson 59:03

3M ago59:03

59:03

How can you make discomfort work for, rather than against you? On today's episode of Potent, Steven Lawson and Shannon Huffman Polson, founder of The Grit Institute, explore the transformational power of grit, and how you can build grit in your own life to live into a deeper potential through moving towards rather than away from discomfort, change,…

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A replay of our recent Family Business Executive Forum hosted by Amanda Laden with special guests Rebecca Hamilton of WS Badger and Amanda Osmer of Grappone 50:39

3M ago50:39

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Amanda Osmer is the fourth-generation owner of Grappone Automotive Group. Osmer’s great-grandparents, Rocco and Emanuela Grappone, were Italian immigrants who opened a gas station in Concord in 1924. Her grandfather, John Grappone, worked for 79 years to help expand that single business into the Grappone Automotive Group, which today encompasses fi…

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How to Redesign Your Internal Programming | Chris Yonker 47:03

4M ago47:03

47:03

How Can You Redesign Your Internal Programming a Live a Full(er) Life? On today's episode of Potent, Steven Lawson and master coach and podcast host Chris Yonker 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 Chri…

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The Inner Work of Family Business: A Dialogue on Identity and Legacy 36:11

4M ago36:11

36:11

Russ Haworth is a specialist family business adviser and works with families from all over the world to help them understand what role their family business can play in living fulfilled lives. He is the Co-Director of The Land of Giants, a research project that looks at how the rising generation are able to find significance and identity when they …

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Building a Potent Life | Steven Lawson 33:58

4M ago33:58

33:58

What does a more Potent you look like? On today's episode of Potent, Steven Lawson is joined by producer Justin Sinclair to discuss the roots behind the Potent Podcast and how exactly we plan to serve. About Today's Guest Steven Lawson is the founder and creator of the Monk Manual, a productivity company on a mission to fix productivity by serving …

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Purposeful Growth in Life and Business | Brendan McGurgan 1:14:10

4M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Scaling your life and business On today's episode of Potent, Steven Lawson and Brendan McGurgan discuss behaviors for success in life and business, the importance of mindset, finding purpose in one’s work, and what it takes to scale your life. About Today's Guest Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses deliver…

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Unlocking the Power of Narrative Transformations | Dr. Julie Helmrich 1:07:48

4M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

How might narrative psychology change your life? On today's episode of Potent, Steven Lawson and Dr. Julie Helmrich dive into how shifting one's internal narratives could provide a hidden opportunity to 'unstuck' oneself and live a more potent life. About Today's Guest Dr Julie Helmrich is a psychologist with over 40 years of helping high achieving…

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Evolving Modern Entrepreneurship: How Inner Work and Spirituality Influences Success and Fulfillment 1:06:08

4M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Troy is the Founder and CEO of Mosaic Research Management, founded in June 2010. Prior to founding Mosaic, Troy was a proprietary research analyst at Elliott Management Corp, a multi-strategy hedge fund firm based in New York with more than $20 billion assets under management. Troy received a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at University …

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Trailer: The Potent Podcast - The Journey Beyond Success 0:57

5M ago0:57

0:57

Welcome to Potent, the podcast where we explore transformative ideas and practices to help you live into your unique potential and build a more potent life. I'm your host, Steven Lawson, a whole-person productivity coach and the founder of Monk Manual. This podcast is brought to you by the Monk Manual. The monk manual is dedicated to providing best…

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Raising the Baobab: Building Resilient Family Enterprises 49:12

5M ago49:12

49:12

Tsitsi Mutendi is an internationally recognized Family Business Expert and Family Office Advisor (focused on building multigenerational family wealth). She is a third-generation family business owner, who has learnt how to build and grow business from her predecessors, but like many African family business owners, she has had to build her own busin…

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The Legacy Mindset: Holistic Preparation for Succession in Family Businesses 57:40

5M ago57:40

57:40

Melissa Borowicz has been dedicated to working with companies since 2004, focusing on defining corporate culture and aiding leaders to maximize their management teams and personnel. With an adept understanding of relational barriers and their impact on personal and company growth l, Borowicz offers practical solutions that enhance value at every st…

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Challenging Power Structures: The Rise of Women in Executive Roles 48:57

6M ago48:57

48:57

Challenging Power Structures: The Rise of Women in Executive Roles With Amanda Laden Amanda Laden is the Founder & CEO of The FireBrand Institute, Period to Pause, and The VinoKarma Project. Her mission to help fast-growing businesses develop growth strategies, align leadership, and identify market opportunities for change. Amanda is passionate abo…

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From Boardroom to Family Room: Balancing Business and Raising Resilient Children 1:16:01

6M ago1:16:01

1:16:01

Kiva Schuler is the Founder and CEO of The Jai Institute for Parenting, and the author of the ground-breaking book The Peaceful Parenting (R)evolution: Changing the World by Changing How We Parent which examines the “consequences” of traditional parenting methods and offers a more modern approach grounded in emotional intelligence, values-led leade…

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Beyond the Visible: Science, Spirituality and Business with Stephen (Altair) Skelton, Wellbeing Head at Qineticare 53:08

7M ago53:08

53:08

Guest Bio Stephen is an integrative coach, healer and meditation teacher at Qineticare who supports individual and multi-generational family healing and harmony. Having trained in counselling, education and business he launched 3 educational institutions, composed several music albums and published 10 books including “Raising Our Vibration: A Guide…

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Should You Fire Family? Strategies for Managing Family Member Employment and Sub-Par Performance 24:09

7M ago24:09

24:09

Should You Fire Family? Strategies for Managing Family Member Employees With Chris Yonker In this episode, Chris Yonker talks about hiring and managing family members in a family business. Hear about how to bring family members into the business, how to deal with underperforming family members, and the importance of implementing reviews into the bu…

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Harnessing Al: Ethical Leadership and Innovation David DeWolf, Founder and CEO of Knownwell 46:27

8M ago46:27

46:27

David DeWolf is the Founder & CEO of Knownwell. David founded and served as CEO of 3Pillar Global, a digital product development organization that grew every year under his leadership. 3Pillar was named on the Inc. 5000, a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, ten separate times. David oversaw the company’s sale to private equity…

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The Shaolin Way Responsibility, Confidence, and Happiness with 34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk, SHIFU SHIYAN MING 1:04:21

8M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Shi Yan Ming is a 34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk and Founder & Abbot of USA Shaolin Temple. Named “a real-life superhero” by The RZA from Wu-Tang Clan, Shifu’s 1-inch punch is more powerful than a car at 35mph as recorded by History Channel’s show, Stan Lee’s Super Humans. His disciples and students include Bokeem Woodbine of Spiderman, Wesle…

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Using the Right Questions To Innovate and Disrupt with Brandon Kleinman of Birthday App 45:17

9M ago45:17

45:17

Brandon Kleinman is the Founder of Birthday App, Showroom Inc., Laurel & Wolf, and BrainMuffin. He previously served as an Imagineer at Disney, and Global Strategy DIrector at TWBA/Chiat/Day. What You’ll Learn ● How to overcome self-doubt. ● The most important questions to ask ourselves. ● How to find the path to innovation. ● Choosing innovation v…

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Key Strategies for Hiring Success in Family Business Leadership with Bill Stranberg of Stranberg Resource Group 52:49

9M ago52:49

52:49

Bill Stranberg is a Partner with Stranberg Resource Group and is experienced in multi-industry, multi-discipline executive search and recruitment. His industry experience includes projects with consumer and industrial manufacturing clients, ranging in size from small cap to multi-national, and including many private and family-owned companies. Bill…

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Aligning Contributions: The Art of Getting the Right People in the Right Seats with Celeste Ross of Inside Out Ventures 55:26

10M ago55:26

55:26

Celeste J. Ross, MA, HHC, GCFP, is the founder and owner of Inside Out Ventures, helping build educational, business, and family leaders from the inside out. For over 25 years she has been combining her abilities as an educator, trainer/facilitator, and licensed Kolbe® Consultant to provide transformational experiences that develop the innate abili…

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Resilience, Faith, and Purpose with Seek Go Create's Tim Winders 49:53

10M ago49:53

49:53

Tim Winders is a executive coach, author, and host of SeekGoCreate, a podcast and YouTube interview show. He has worked in the areas of leadership, business, and ministry for almost 40 years. Tim was the guy that looked like he had it all: the big house in a Country Club resort, two businesses valued at over a million dollars each, plus over $15 mi…

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Unveiling Authentic Leadership Through Storytelling with Karen Eber 51:09

11M ago51:09

51:09

Karen Eber is an author, leadership consultant, and keynote speaker. Her TED Talk on how your brain responds to stories continues to inspire millions. Her book, The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories That Inform, Influence, and Inspire, was selected as a Next Big Ideas Club must read. As the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, Karen…

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Legacy Shifters: Redefining Business Exits with Jane Johnson 45:29

11M ago45:29

45:29

Jane Johnson is the President and Co-Founder of Business Transition Academy, Inc. As a former business owner who successfully guided her business for 14 years until it was acquired in 2004, Jane discovered how much time, planning, and preparation were necessary to consummate the sale of her business, achieve her goals, and ensure business continuit…

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Behind Closed Doors: Exploring the Many Complex Roles in Family Business with Rodrigo Himiob 49:50

11M ago49:50

49:50

Rodrigo Himiob is an Advisor and Managing Director at Generation6, a global family business advisory firm. He also serves as an Advisor to the BCBR Program at Santa Clara University. Prior to this, he served as the VP of Operations and Partner of Houston Anodes, as an Advisory Board Member of the Corrosion Technology Program at Houston Community Co…

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Leadership Redefined: How to Excel as a CEO in Today's Changing World with Trey Taylor 36:18

12M ago36:18

36:18

Trey Taylor is the Managing Director of Threadneedle, the Taylor Family Office, Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Insurance Services, Managing Director of trinity | blue consulting, and Founding Partner of Ascend Partners. He is also an investor, the Author of A CEO Only Does Three Things, a frequently featured keynote speaker, a private pilot, a W…

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Building a "Gym for Your Mind'": Exercising Your Brain from Seek Go Create with Tim Winders 59:22

1y ago59:22

59:22

Click HERE, for the original episode on the Seek Go Create podcast, listen here: Reasons to Listen: Explore pathways to reach new heights in personal and career growth. Recognize the importance of aligning with core values for intentional living. Tap into the dynamics of family businesses and the obstacles they may encounter. Realize the essential …

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Striking the Balance: Fairness and Equality in the Family Business Context 47:18

1y ago47:18

47:18

David Karofsky is a principal consultant with The Family Business Consulting Group, specializing in advising family businesses around the challenges and opportunities inherent to the family business. Prior to working with The Family Business Consulting Group, David worked in his own family business consulting practice with his father for eight year…

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Future-Proofing Your Family Business: The Multifaceted Role of Family Offices in Business Success 50:23

1y ago50:23

50:23

Richard Wolkowitz is Founder of Xylogenesis | Family Office Advisory and serves as a family advisor with 25+ years of first-hand, inner working experience of multiple family offices (of all types). Rich’s background is in law, business, independent board of director service, management, operations, financial services, and professional service firm …

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Beyond the Noise: Unveiling Branding Secrets with an Industry Maverick 47:42

1y ago47:42

47:42

West Herford, President and CEO of On Ideas began his advertising career with DDB Paris, and later spent time in leadership roles at Grey, DDB London and Arnold. He introduced Budweiser and Westin Hotels & Resorts across Europe and led global branding for Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey including its launch into China. His brand experience also inc…

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Grow or Die: Strategic Growth for Family Owned Businesses with Jonathan Goldhill, Advisor and Coach at The Goldhill Group 50:52

1y ago50:52

50:52

Jonathan Goldhill is a masterful business coach and personal strategist specializing in guiding next-generation leaders of family businesses to scale up their business as they take control over the leadership and ownership of the family business. Jonathan left New York for California at age 20 after hisfamily’s large, privately-held men’s apparel m…

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More Than a Paycheck: How to Attract and Retain Top Talent with Eric Goodwin, President and CEO of Goodwin Recruiting 44:19

1y ago44:19

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In this episode, Chris talks to Eric Goodwin, who believes in attracting the best possible talent to his family business. He attributes his success to his focus on core values, putting people over profit, and being an amazing father. Eric's company was recently ranked #1 by Glassdoor, a testament to the importance of attracting great people to buil…

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Traveling with Purpose: How to Plan Trips That Enrich Your Life 50:28

1+ y ago50:28

50:28

Thanks to 14+ years as a mental health therapist and time in 50+ countries, Brie knows how to design seamless itineraries for her clients from start to finish. Brie believes in matchmaking her clients to destinations, properties, and cultures that meet each client's needs and spends more time abroad than at home to keep up with the latest trends. W…

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Visionary Living: Constructing a Life that Matters 50:14

1+ y ago50:14

50:14

Shane Carter is the CEO of Hampshire Capital. He has been an active real estate investor for over 25 years. He has acquired, renovated, and managed more than $305M in multi-family and commercial assets, and built over $110M in real estate through his construction and development firm. Shane holds a BSc in Forestry and Wildlife Biology from the Univ…

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The Continuity of Your Family Business: How to Identify and Develop Next Gen and Rising Leaders with Doug Gray, Ph.D. 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

46:59

Doug Gray, Ph.D., PCC, is a consultant with the Family Business Consulting Group, www.theFBCG.com, co-founder of www.AssessNextGen.com, and founder of www.Action-Learning.com, who wishes he still lived in New Hampshire near Chris Yonker. He is the author of Objectives + Key Results (OKR) Leadership. What You’ll Learn ● What is organizational readin…

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Pre-Succession for Automotive Dealership Owners: A Conversation with Nancy Phillips 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

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Nancy Phillips is founder and principal of Nancy Phillips Associates, Inc. With over 30 years’ experience appraising and marketing auto dealerships, Nancy is uniquely qualified to confidentially advise dealership principals on identifying their present and future goals and the best options for achieving them. Nancy’s career includes a wealth of int…

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When Crisis Hits a Family 50:13

1+ y ago50:13

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Jane Eigner Mintz, MA, LPC, is the CEO and Chief Clinical Strategist of her international consultancy firm, Realife Intervention Solutions, LLC, offering strategic direction for addiction, mental health, and life concerns. A veteran treatment provider and thought leader in the addiction and behavioral health industries, Jane authored The Field Mode…

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