The Business Power Hour with Deb Krier

Bill Lampton, Ph.D., joins us from Gainesville, Georgia. Known as the "Biz Communication Guy," he earned his Ph. D. in Speech Communication from Ohio University, then taught at the University of Georgia before serving as a higher education vice president--where he applied his extensive communication theory daily. He then became a professional speaker, speech coach and communication consultant. His top-tier client list includes the Missouri Bar, Oceania Cruises, University of Georgia Athletic Association, Ritz-Carlton Cancun, PGA and Gillette. His most requested motivational speech: "Always Push the UP Button." He hosts a weekly podcast, the "Biz Communication Show," and he welcomed Deb Krier as a recent highly resourceful guest. Click here for that program!

Kyle Austin Young is an award-winning strategy consultant for high achievers, entrepreneurs, and leaders in a wide range of fields. This work has given him the opportunity to develop and refine a powerful system for accomplishing big, meaningful goals that focuses on understanding and changing your odds of success. Kyle is a popular writer for Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, The Boston Globe, CNBC, Psychology Today, Forbes, and Business Insider. He is also the author of Success is a Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds. When he's not writing, consulting, or spending time with family, you'll usually find him fishing. Click here to connect with Kyle on LinkedIn.

Kathy Parry doesn’t just walk into a room; she energizes it. She is a nationally-recognized keynote speaker and authority on workplace resilience, energy, and purpose-driven performance. With a foundation in corporate training and deep roots in caregiving and wellness, Kathy empowers professionals to stay energized, even in the face of relentless disruption. Kathy holds degrees in Business and Food Management from Miami University, a Certification in Plant Based Nutrition from T.Colin Campbell Program at eCornell University, and a QualityCare Certification from the Alzheimer’s Association. She holds the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) from the National Speakers Association and speaks at events nationwide. Kathy has authored six books, including The Rubber Band Resilient Leader and is the creator of Power UP Leadership Workshop. She lives near Canton, Ohio. where she enjoys a mild dark chocolate addiction and cooking for hungry friends.

Sarah Allen Benton is an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is Chief Clinical Officer and co-owner of Waterview Behavioral Health. She is also the co-owner of Benton Behavioral Health Consulting, LLC, offering clinical and business support services to innovative addiction and mental health companies. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology. She is also author of Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic and writes a blog for Psychology Today. Her newest book is Parents in Recovery: Navigating a Sober Family Lifestyle AND Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic. Click here for a list of resources that Sarah provides.

Traci DeForge, founder of Produce Your Podcast, an award-winning full-service production and audience growth marketing agency, is recognized as an international podcast expert, sought-after speaker, and media contributor. She is the creator of the Podcast Management Academy, the industry’s only certified podcast manager training program, PodHive, and Co-Founder of the Podcast Professionals Association. Traci hosts the "Growth Accelerator Podcast" and co-hosts the popular "Ask Brien Radio Show" in Los Angeles. She's been featured on all three major networks, including CNN, CTV, American Express Open, and RadioINK. She is also a member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council.

Cindee Williams is a business lifestyle coach, speaker, and the founder of LEAD My Life. She and her family have been small business owners for over three decades, building companies rooted in values, service, and community impact. After relocating from California—where they were deeply established as business owners and civic leaders—Cindee intentionally rebuilt meaningful community and professional networks from the ground up. Today, she helps entrepreneurs and leaders build businesses that bless them back, teaching practical tools for communication, leadership, and connection, including the DISC personality assessment, so success doesn’t come at the expense of relationships, health, or purpose.

Donna Dupont is an award-winning futurist, strategist, and designer who equips leaders with actionable intelligence to build future-ready organizations. As Founder of Purple Compass, she integrates strategic foresight and systems thinking to help organizations navigate uncertainty, and drive impactful change. She helps leaders explore the shifting landscape to unlock insights for innovation and resilience. Donna holds a Master of Design in Strategic Foresight & Innovation and has received seven government awards, along with recognition from the Canadian Defence and Security Network and the Association of Professional Futurists.

After over a decade as a public accountant, Avraham "Avi" Pinsky, CPA, MBT saw firsthand that small business owners need more than just financial number-crunching, they need a trusted partner to diagnose challenges and provide actionable solutions. PinskyConsulting does just that: Avi helps business owners uncover financial roadblocks, gain clarity, and focus on what truly drives growth, profitability, and consistent, positive cash-flow. Known as the "Business Finance Doctor," Avi conducts Business Wellness Checks, analyzing key metrics to identify hidden issues. He then prescribes tailored Treatment Plans offering practical, results-driven strategies to move the business forward. By simplifying complex financial concepts, Avi empowers business owners to take control of their finances and build sustainable success. Click here to receive your free copy of Avi’s Prosperity Playbook. Avi's mission is to help owners turn their businesses into powerful tools for creating a better future: for themselves, their families, and their teams.

Tim Rexius proves grit beats privilege. From sleeping in his car and heating ketchup packets for soup to building an international brand in more than 6,000 retailers across 13 countries, he’s a serial entrepreneur who scaled with zero outside investment. He leads four companies, including Omaha Protein Popcorn, created to serve the 95% of people ignored by health food brands—kids, parents, and anyone wanting better choices without losing flavor. With 20+ years in health, nutrition, and global sales, Tim now brings his energy to stages nationwide, delivering 30+ keynotes a year. He balances it all—four companies, six kids, a thriving marriage, and speaking events that light up schools, boardrooms, and conventions.

Dr. Rani Thanacoody is a visionary entrepreneur based in the United Kingdom. As the esteemed Founder of AmazingYou, she has carved an indelible mark in the field of holistic wellness. Armed with a diverse array of qualifications, Dr. Rani is an author, host of AmazingYou Podcast and YouTube channels. She is an International Inspirational Speaker, Author, Clinical Hypnotherapist, a certified Mars Venus Life and Relationship Coach, a skilled Breathwork Coach, a compassionate Chakra Healer, a proficient Lifeforce Compassion Practitioner, Past Life Regression Practitioner, a Tarot Reader, and an insightful Astrologer. She authored a chapter in the book Women of Purpose: Creating a Better World.

Alexis Sikorsky is a strategic advisor to founders who are serious about scaling fast and exiting strong. With a nine-figure private equity exit under his belt, Alexis isn’t speaking from theory—he’s lived the entrepreneurial highs and lows across decades of company building, boardroom negotiation, and international leadership. His flagship book, Cashing Out, lays out the APEX methodology, a four-part framework (Assess, Plan, Execute, Exit) that demystifies the journey to private equity for founders feeling stuck or overwhelmed by growth and decision fatigue. Alexis is also the co-founder of Knightscale Partners. Want to know if your company is ready to start planning a private equity exit? Click here to take Alexis’ quiz.

Noel Massie began working for UPS part time during college and rose through the ranks to become vice president for UPS’s US Delivery Operations. Before his retirement in 2019, he oversaw 200,000 employees who were led by 12,000 supervisors. In this role, Noel supported and guided the package delivery and logistic services in the United States. He continues to mentor young leaders and supervisors. He is the author of Congrats! You’ve Been Promoted. Noel is currently a member of numerous boards: The Annenberg Foundation, which holds a $1.7 billion endowment and where Noel serves on their investment committee that guides the foundation’s investment strategy; The Los Angeles Urban Leagues Executive committee, where Noel served as chairmen for nine years; Chapter ONE US, an organization that seeks to enhance elementary school literacy; and the Asian American and Pacific Islander Legal Center. He has received over a dozen awards, including The Peter Drucker School of Management Leadership Award.

Rick Cram is the creator and author of Plan To Be Your Best …As You Navigate Pain and a Resilience Coach who helps you become the most resilient person you know. He lives by his guiding truth: “The level of pain must be matched by the level of intentionality.” With a background as a communications and leadership expert and trained caregiver, Rick’s own journey—from a life-altering football injury, seven surgeries on his left knee, and decades of pain—taught him that resilience isn’t just surviving, it’s transforming. His signature method moves beyond mere endurance. Through the Eight Paths of Intentionality, Rick guides individuals and teams to turn challenges into direction, build sustained resilience, reclaim energy, and live with purpose. Whether you’re leading through organizational stress or navigating personal adversity, Rick’s whole-person, intentional approach equips you with proven strategies and skills—and emerge more confident, empowered, and resilient than ever. Deb was honored to be a guest on Rick’s podcast, The Plan to Be Your Best…Live Podcast! Click here to watch their chat.

A seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience, Dan Silberberg is a visionary leader who combines business expertise with a profound commitment to personal transformation and growth. With a background in the Global 500, Tier 1 business consulting, with EDS and as a managing director at Oracle, and serial entrepreneur, he possesses an exceptional track record in driving exponential growth. Dan has been a CEO for 25 years and has led businesses from $7 million to $400 million exceeding operational and financial expectations. Embracing the concept of “ENTELECHY”, Dan’s aim is to unleash the genius within and bring forward each person’s human potential, guiding them to lead authentically embodying their inner genius. Dan challenges institutional norms and empowers individuals to design the life they yearn for and deserve. He is the author of several books, including his most recent book, The Uncopyable Enterprise: Designing Structural Advantage in the Age of AI. You can download a complimentary pdf here.

Matthew Pohl is a former data analytics professional turned small business owner and an advocate for organizational growth. He applied the Stages of Growth methodology, achieving a 10x increase in his company’s value. Matthew founded the ReWild Group to share this approach and authored the "Organizational ReWilding Rules for Business Growth" series. He is passionate about helping business leaders and advisers. Matthew enjoys the outdoors in Colorado and spending time with his family. He welcomes collaborations and aims to empower businesses to reach their full potential. Click here to learn more about the 7 Stages of Business Growth that Matthew discussed.

Chris Kenny, founder of The 3 Life Questions, is an executive coach with over 35 years’ experience helping individuals bring out the best in themselves and others. He now serves as a Principal Guide to leaders seeking answers to three of the most essential questions Life asks all of us. Prior to his coaching career, Chris practiced business law at two international law firms. He grew and successfully sold a family business and was the founding member of a startup before building a national strategic planning firm. Among his several professional credentials, Chris is a certified WHY Institute coach. Chris earned his undergraduate degree in Economics (cum laude) from Georgetown University and his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. Chris, his wife Debbie, their two adult children, and their two dogs reside in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Dr. Michael Karlfeldt, ND, PhD, is a board-certified naturopathic doctor and integrative medicine expert with over 30 years of experience. He is the founder of The Karlfeldt Center, a 17,000 sq. ft. integrative healing facility in Boise, Idaho, and the author of the Amazon bestseller A Better Way to Treat Cancer as well as co-author of the recently released book, Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Integrating Conventional and Natural Medicine for True Healing with Dr. Véronique Desaulniers. A leading voice in natural and functional medicine, Dr. Karlfeldt hosts the podcasts Integrative Cancer Solutions, Integrative Lyme Solutions, and The Dr. K Show, and has previously hosted two television programs on holistic health. Widely respected for his compassionate, science-informed approach, he is dedicated to bridging conventional medicine and natural therapies to support true, whole-person healing. Deb was honored to be a guest on Dr. Karlfeldt’s podcast. Click here to listen to their chat.

Linda Ugelow is a speaking confidence coach, podcast host, and author of the book, Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams and hosts a podcast of the same name. Formerly stricken with public speaking fear herself, she now helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and business leaders transform their experience of speaking from dread to delight whether online or on stage, in the media or the meeting room.

James Terry is the Head of US Revenue for IndeedFlex (part of Indeed) and leads one of the most innovative staffing platforms transforming how companies hire and manage talent in the age of AI. As businesses in retail, logistics, hospitality, and healthcare face labor shortages, high turnover, and new technology pressures, James offers a front-line view into how AI and automation are redefining workforce strategy—not replacing people, but empowering them.

Jessica Radetsky is the Founder of Broadway Hearts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings the magic of Broadway to children in hospitals across the country. Drawing on her 21+ years of experience on Broadway and international stages, she created a model that connects the performing arts with healthcare in a way that is both meaningful and sustainable. Under Jessica’s leadership, Broadway Hearts has grown into a nationwide organization with more than 100 volunteers representing nearly every major Broadway show. Together, they deliver uplifting in-person and virtual experiences that brighten the days of children facing medical challenges. Broadway Hearts partners with over 50 children’s hospitals across the U.S., reaching hundreds of thousands of kids each year. With her vision and dedication, Jessica has helped shape Broadway Hearts into a leader at the intersection of the arts, healthcare, and philanthropy—showing how live theater and the healing power of music can make a lasting impact. Click here to make a donation to Broadway Hearts.