The Strategy Sherpa Show

In this enlightening episode of the Strategy Sherpa Show™, Dr. Michelle May, a former family physician turned mindful eating advocate, delves into the principles and practices of mindful eating as outlined in her book series, Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat. Dr. May discusses the transformative Mindful Eating Cycle, offering insights into how it can combat emotional eating and disrupt yo-yo dieting patterns. Listeners will gain practical advice on starting their mindful eating journey and learn how these tactics can lead to a more vibrant, healthful life beyond restrictive dieting.

In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Adam Beary, the trailblazing CEO of Bear Process Safety, a company that has significantly influenced the safety landscape of industries like chemical and renewable energy. Adam discusses the rocky beginnings of Bear Process Safety, starting from a six-month revenue drought to achieving a global stature, highlighting his critical decision-making during those challenging times. He shares a candid reflection on a costly misstep involving an investment in Lead Generation Software that failed to meet expectations, emphasizing the importance of building genuine client relationships over quick fixes. Throughout the interview, Adam also delves into his extensive community involvement, from his role with Kid's Orchestra to his initiatives in fostering economic prosperity in Baton Rouge. Listeners will gain insights into the resilience required to lead a company through exponential growth and the commitment needed to drive meaningful community change.

In our next episode of the Strategy Sherpa Show, we delve into the multifaceted business challenges faced by two Assured Strategy coaches, Keyne Petkovic and Lisa Jane. Keyne, with a rich background in executive management and leadership training, shares insights from her experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and spearheading business process improvements. Her approach integrates emotional intelligence with leadership skills, fostering a dynamic workplace culture. On the other hand, Lisa Jane discusses her journey as an entrepreneur and her role in transforming organizational dynamics across various sectors, including behavioral healthcare and fitness. Together, they explore the complexities of business strategy, team building, and personal growth, offering valuable lessons and tactics for overcoming obstacles in the corporate world.

In this episode of the Strategy Sherpa Show, we feature Karim Abouelnaga, the visionary behind PRACTICE Benefit Corp., who shares his journey from growing up in NYC's challenging public schools to becoming a celebrated education reformer. Karim discusses the pivotal moment when he chose not to rebuild PRACTICE's board—a decision that led to a near bankruptcy and a series of transformative challenges for the organization. He opens up about taking accountability, drastically restructuring the company, and the lessons learned from these experiences. Through his story, listeners will explore the intersection of social entrepreneurship, educational reform, and the resilience required to enact meaningful change. This episode offers a deep dive into overcoming adversity, the significance of strategic leadership, and the impact of second chances in the realm of urban education.

In this captivating episode of the Strategy Sherpa Show, we delve into the remarkable journey of Bart J. Patterson, a visionary leader with over four decades of experience in education and nonprofit work, and the Principal of Summit Consulting. Bart recounts his tenure as the longest-serving president of Nevada State College during a period of explosive growth and shares his strategic insights from managing the college amidst the challenges of the pandemic. He reflects on a significant decision to construct two buildings through a self-financed project, revealing the lessons learned from overcoming obstacles and the importance of trusting one's instincts. Bart emphasizes the role of strategic silence and flexibility in decision-making, illustrating how to navigate complex situations with wisdom and resilience. Join us to explore Bart's profound impact on education and community development, and his unique approach to leadership and problem-solving.

In this episode, we explore the journey of D.J. Allen, founder of Xs & Os of Success, who leverages the principles of sports to foster leadership and organizational development in business and life. As a seasoned performance coach and keynote speaker, Allen shares insights from his vast experience working with elite athletes, business leaders, and speaking at prestigious forums. He delves into the lessons learned from overcoming business mistakes, highlighting the importance of resilience and strategic improvement. Join us for a deep dive into Allen's unique approach to blending the worlds of sports and business, and how it can inspire personal and professional growth.

Tune in to this week’s episode to meet our Guest Noah Johson. Corporate & Investment Banker, President of VLUGRD, a financial consultancy, and author of Meh, Good Enough: A Veteran’s Lessons from the Private Sector. Our host David Chavez, will discuss the failures and lessons Noah learned as he tried to make it on his own after leaving the U.S Air Force.

Join us this week and meet Ted Sarvata and Warren Sager, Assured Strategy Coaches, as they discussed the challenges some of their clients faced on their journey. You won't want to miss this episode of the Strategy Sherpa Show™!

As the esteemed founder and CEO of Kovet Hospitality, Inc., Louis has pioneered a path of luxury and style, redefining the standards of hotel furnishings worldwide. Listen at this week’s episode as Host David Chavez and Guest Louis Rodriguez discuss what mistakes and lessons shaped Louis’ path to propel Kovet Hospitality to the forefront of the industry, serving esteemed clients such as Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt.

As a former family physician and recovered yo-yo dieter, Michelle May is the founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training. Listen to this week’s episode as Host David Chavez and Guest Michelle dive deeper into the challenges she overcame that led her to be an award-winning author for the Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat book series.

Join us this week and meet Michele Barry and Preston Law, Assured Strategy Coaches, as they discussed the challenges some of their clients faced on their journey. You won't want to miss this episode of the Strategy Sherpa Show™!

Frank Martin’s experience in the construction industry encompasses more than 40 years and numerous projects throughout the southwest. Tune in as Martin Harris’s CEO gets interviewed by Host David Chavez and shares the challenges and mistakes that helped shape his journey.

Suzanne Lea is a licensed Commercial Real Estate Agent who holds a Master's in Spanish Culture and Language and is the founder of the nationally acclaimed non-profit organization, In12Days. Listen in as Host David Chavez and Guest Suzanne Lea dive deeper into the challenges she overcame that led her to earn numerous accolades and awards, including a nomination by the House of Representatives for the Congressional Medal of Honor.

You won't want to miss this week's episode of the Strategy Sherpa Show™! Join us and meet some of Assured Strategy Coaches as they discussed challenges some of their client faced on their journey.

As a proven Leader with over 32 years’ experience in the civil contracting industry with the last 27 in Senior Management and current 100% Owner, Founder and President of Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., this week’s guest Ryan Schmitt has a plethora of knowledge to share with our host David Chavez. Discover what mistakes and lessons shaped Ryan’s Journey.

As a successful entrepreneur and investor with 25 years of experience launching and scaling companies, Charlie Davis is today the CEO of Moxey. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation between Charlie and our host David Chavez on this week’s episode of The Strategy Sherpa ™ Show, as they go through some of the challenges Charlie faced on his journey.

From Sales Roles to Vice President to CEO, Joel Stevenson has had a variety of executive roles throughout his career. Tune in as Joel Stevenson and Host David Chavez discuss the challenges and mistakes that helped shape Joel’s journey to becoming the Vice President of Growth at Vendasta.

In today’s episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the Strategy Sherpa himself.

Integro Bank is on a mission to help small businesses maximize growth and employment, and CEO Thomas Inserra joins our host David Chavez to discuss how other entrepreneurs and business leaders can learn from his 35+ year journey in banking. Uncover the challenges that Thomas faced as he went against the grain and didn’t offer standardized products like most banks do, but rather rolled up his sleeves to create customizable solutions for small businesses.

As a proud Las Vegas Native and graduate from UNLV, Hayim is a partner and President of MDL Group, where he oversees all brokerage activity including sales and leasing. An experienced leader, Hayim has served as President of both Commercial Marketing Group (CMG) and Commercial Alliance Las Vegas (CALV). Listen in as Host David Chavez and Guest Hayim Mizarchi dive deeper into the challenges he overcame that led him to be named National NAIOP President of the Year and NAIOP National Chapter of the Year during his presidency in 2022.