The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My Friends

Steve McClain (Part ​I​I), ​ The Servant Leader - How Nice Guys Finish First, Breaking Free from Golden Handcuffs, and Not-for-Profit Leadership

Steve McClain’s career includes more than 30 years of diverse experience in marketingand strategy development for large corporations, as well as entrepreneurial startups.His career has been focused on consumer marketing and business development for topbrands like Sprint, Ford, ADP, and USAA.  Steve joined Unbound (https://www.unbound.org/) an international nonprofit organization, based in the Kansas City area, as the Chief Marketing Officer, where he leads a team of marketers, business development, creative services, and media relations professionals who are focused on creating sustainable growth for Unbound.  
 
Prior to joining Unbound, Steve was the Senior Vice President at AmericanCentury Investments where he was responsible for overseeing the retail division whichserved over 600,000 individual investors and had $36B in assets under management.Steve is a graduate of Rockhurst University and earned an MBA from WebsterUniversity.
He lives in the Kansas City area with his wife, Mary Beth. They have raised five childrentogether and are enjoying a life stage that includes grandchildren.
 
You will enjoy my conversation with Steve!​

Brandon Calloway (Part ​I​), ​The Not-for-Profit Entrepreneur - ​Closing the Racial Wealth Gap, Having More Past Jobs than Your Age, ​and The Magic that People Already Have

Brandon Calloway is the CEO and co-founder of Generating Income For Tomorrow (GIFT - https://www.kansascitygift.org/). As someone who grew up in the urban core of Kansas City, he has long been committed to finding ways to create transformative change in the areas of the city that needs it most, for the residents that reside there. Brandon has spent the last 10 years of his career in the business and nonprofit sectors,and he uses the combined experiences of those two worlds to drive the work happening at G.I.F.T. and to have a direct impact on closing Kansas City’s racial wealth gap.
When Brandon is not impacting the KC community as the CEO of GIFT, he is a husband, father, and founder of Darkmoon Comics. Brandon is also the writer and creator of many titles at Darkmoon Comics, Including Black Spartans, Reign of Chaos, Michael, and more.
Please enjoy both parts I and II of my conversation with Brandon!

Brandon Calloway (Part ​I​I), ​The Not-for-Profit Entrepreneur - ​Closing the Racial Wealth Gap, Having More Past Jobs than Your Age, ​and The Magic that People Already Have

Brandon Calloway is the CEO and co-founder of Generating Income For Tomorrow (GIFT - https://www.kansascitygift.org/). As someone who grew up in the urban core of Kansas City, he has long been committed to finding ways to create transformative change in the areas of the city that needs it most, for the residents that reside there. Brandon has spent the last 10 years of his career in the business and nonprofit sectors,and he uses the combined experiences of those two worlds to drive the work happening at G.I.F.T. and to have a direct impact on closing Kansas City’s racial wealth gap.
When Brandon is not impacting the KC community as the CEO of GIFT, he is a husband, father, and founder of Darkmoon Comics. Brandon is also the writer and creator of many titles at Darkmoon Comics, Including Black Spartans, Reign of Chaos, Michael, and more.
Please enjoy both parts I and II of my conversation with Brandon!

Teresa Carey (Part I), The Consummate Professional - Liberating Greatness, Coaching Executives, and Why Words Matter ​​

eresa Carey has more than 25 years of experience as a professional leadership coach and facilitator. Before launching PerformancePointe, Inc (www.performancepointe.com/), she held positions for the world’s second-largest document technology company in sales, professional development, and sales leadership. She was also instrumental in helping take two other companies from start-ups to rapid growth before exiting. As a coach and strategist, Teresa has led individual and organizational change in diverse sectors including healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, financial, legal, and technology. Throughout her career, Teresa has assisted over 50,000 professionals in improved performance.
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Teresa is active in the community as a volunteer including being a mentor in the KC Fellows Program and a member of the Stateline Service League. Teresa is a mom, wife, triathlete, and author of the book, The Attractive Trap™. She enjoys adventure, travel, and cooking.
 
Please enjoy both parts I & II of my conversation with Teresa!
 

Teresa Carey (Part II), The Consummate Professional - Liberating Greatness, Coaching Executives, and Why Words Matter

Teresa Carey has more than 25 years of experience as a professional leadership coach and facilitator. Before launching PerformancePointe, Inc (www.performancepointe.com/), she held positions for the world’s second-largest document technology company in sales, professional development, and sales leadership. She was also instrumental in helping take two other companies from start-ups to rapid growth before exiting. As a coach and strategist, Teresa has led individual and organizational change in diverse sectors including healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, financial, legal, and technology. Throughout her career, Teresa has assisted over 50,000 professionals in improved performance.
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Teresa is active in the community as a volunteer including being a mentor in the KC Fellows Program and a member of the Stateline Service League. Teresa is a mom, wife, triathlete, and author of the book, The Attractive Trap™. She enjoys adventure, travel, and cooking.
 
Please enjoy both parts I & II of my conversation with Teresa!
 

Terri Foudray (Part I), Award Winning Tech Pioneer - The Unglamorous Life of An Entrepreneur, Bad Bosses, and Using Data to Drive Business Performance

Terri Foudray’s career spans 25 years, demonstrating an affinity for leadership, achievement, curiosity, and versatility. She is currently the trusted Strategic Advisor to C-suite executives seeking growth through better human capital alignment. Think Moneyball for business. Ms. Foudray previously was the CEO of a software technology company focused on manufacturing performance improvement through real-time performance insights. Prior to that, Ms. Foudray’s experience has included executive positions at two technology companies and at a nationwide hospitality company, P&L responsibility at a Fortune 500 company, and leadership roles in media relations, product development, sales and marketing, and brand management. She also started and sold her first business venture. Ms. Foudray was a member of CompTIA’s worldwide IoT Advisory Council from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, Ms. Foudray was honored by the Women Tech Founders organization as the award winner in Women-in-Tech Intelligence and Automation.  She holds a Bachelor of Journalism-Advertising from the University of Missouri – Columbia. She was awarded a scholarship and completed the WBENC Energy Executive Program with the University of Texas at Austin in 2019.  
 
Please enjoy both my conversations with Terri!

Terri Foudray (Part II), Award Winning Tech Pioneer - The Unglamorous Life of An Entrepreneur, Bad Bosses, and Using Data to Drive Business Performance

Terri Foudray’s career spans 25 years, demonstrating an affinity for leadership, achievement, curiosity, and versatility. She is currently the trusted Strategic Advisor to C-suite executives seeking growth through better human capital alignment. Think Moneyball for business. Ms. Foudray previously was the CEO of a software technology company focused on manufacturing performance improvement through real-time performance insights. Prior to that, Ms. Foudray’s experience has included executive positions at two technology companies and at a nationwide hospitality company, P&L responsibility at a Fortune 500 company, and leadership roles in media relations, product development, sales and marketing, and brand management. She also started and sold her first business venture. Ms. Foudray was a member of CompTIA’s worldwide IoT Advisory Council from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, Ms. Foudray was honored by the Women Tech Founders organization as the award winner in Women-in-Tech Intelligence and Automation.  She holds a Bachelor of Journalism-Advertising from the University of Missouri – Columbia. She was awarded a scholarship and completed the WBENC Energy Executive Program with the University of Texas at Austin in 2019.  
 
Please enjoy both my conversations with Terri!

Isaac Wambua (Part II), Transformational Motivator - Having No Shoes, The Importance of Having a Dream, and Quitting a Job with No Plan

Isaac Wambua is the CEO of Dynamo Methods, a leadership coaching and management training business. He is a professional speaker, trainer, and author of a newly-published bestseller called: Now that I’m a Manager, WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Isaac works with leaders at every level to improve organizational efficiency,  communication, and employee engagement. After working as an engineer for eight years, he decided to venture into business coaching, speaking, and training to inspire leaders and professionals to conquer their fears and step into greatness.
For his speaking and training, he focuses on:● Inspiration and Motivation● Diversity and Inclusion● Employee engagement● Leadership and communication skills
Here are a few key and general signature topics Isaac focuses on:
● The Dynamo Success Path: How to Create and Live a Life of Significance● The Legacy Within: How to Build a Culture of Accountability and Performance● Escape The Rat Race: Transform Yourself into A Highly Successful Professional.● Pushing Through the Tough Times: How to Keep Yourself Motivated
Please enjoy the conversation with Isaac (our first internationally-born guest)!

Isaac Wambua (Part I) , Transformational Motivator - Having No Shoes, The Importance of Having a Dream, and Quitting a Job with No Plan

Isaac Wambua is the CEO of Dynamo Methods, a leadership coaching and management training business. He is a professional speaker, trainer, and author of a newly-published bestseller called: Now that I’m a Manager, WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Isaac works with leaders at every level to improve organizational efficiency,  communication, and employee engagement. After working as an engineer for eight years, he decided to venture into business coaching, speaking, and training to inspire leaders and professionals to conquer their fears and step into greatness.
For his speaking and training, he focuses on:● Inspiration and Motivation● Diversity and Inclusion● Employee engagement● Leadership and communication skills
Here are a few key and general signature topics Isaac focuses on:
● The Dynamo Success Path: How to Create and Live a Life of Significance● The Legacy Within: How to Build a Culture of Accountability and Performance● Escape The Rat Race: Transform Yourself into A Highly Successful Professional.● Pushing Through the Tough Times: How to Keep Yourself Motivated
Please enjoy the conversation with Isaac (our first internationally-born guest)!

Andre Davis (Part II), The Ultimate Relationship Builder - Your True Worth, Giving More Value Than You Receive, and Being Impactful

André Davis is the Corporate and Community Engagement Executive for Built Interior Construction, a prefabricated interior construction company that builds commercial environments.
André is an accomplished thought leader, influencer, social activist, mentor/coach, speaker, and philanthropist and has been a guest on numerous podcasts & webinars to discuss various topics.  Andre has over 20+ years of experience working with CEOs, Executives, and Entrepreneurs while continuing to give back to the community. 
André's community and civic engagement work are below:
*Board Member for PrepKC which creates and implements strategies to improve college and career preparation for Kansas City's urban High School Students. 
*Ambassador Board Member for Big Brothers Big Sisters - Kansas City, where he and other members personally fund and award scholarships to local kids in the BBBS program.
* Board Member/Board President for the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City - Kansas City Tomorrow Alumni Association (KCTAA) which serves to support Members who are interested in enhancing their non-profit and civic leadership skills & talents.
* Formerly, a Board Member for UMKC - Marketing Advisory Council (MAC )where he helps to prepare Undergraduates that are entering the field of Marketing.
* Founding Board Member for The Beacon which is a newly launched Non-Profit online news media outlet, focused on public interest journalism.  * Board Member for C3KC Conference (Corporate, Civic, Community), the Junior League's annual collaborative conference which serves to spark change for a better Kansas City.                        
*Formerly Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board for Big Brothers Big Sisters – Kansas City which was created to identify diverse Mentors of Color.
* Awarded the Jane Bryan Distinguished Alumni Award by the Grandview Education Foundation. This award honors Individuals whose deeds and character exemplify outstanding achievement in their life's work and/or service to their communities.  The Honoree's spirit and leadership are worthy of recognition and have inspired praise and gratitude amongst his/her peers.
* Recently awarded Ingram's Magazine 2022 Local Heroes Award which recognizes extraordinary philanthropic work in our region and was featured in their 26th annual Philanthropy Special Edition.
*Chosen for the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, Kansas City Tomorrow leadership program which serves to develop leaders for civic, community, and non-profit engagement
*An alumnus of The Independent Magazine, Rising Star Award which highlights up-and-coming Leaders. 
*Co-Founded and personally funds The NexTus scholarship at his Alma Mater College geared towards African-American students.
Additional information:
André's roots started on the East Coast but He was raised in Kansas City.  André is married to an Entrepreneur and they live in Johnson County with their two kids. 
You can connect with André on the following social platforms:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreldavis/Twitter:  @AndreLDavis
Please enjoy the conversation with Andre!