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Leesville, SC – Pastor Kathleen Panning is a woman of faith who has always found a purpose in serving others. She has both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in divinity supplemented by various professional certifications. Throughout forty years she has led congregations, appeared at more than 200 funerals, been the chaplain at several hospitals, and spoken to people both individually and in groups. She brought worship to the media and masses long before COVID changed things. One major goal was always to help other women of faith maintain a meaningful and inspiring ministry. Her most recent venture came when she reached retirement age but felt she still had missions to achieve. Thus, her coaching practice is named Retired With Purpose. ?To me, ministry and coaching go hand-in-hand. I am always helping people infuse their lives and work with a sense of purpose and gratitude. I support those who have a firm life vision to maintain their enthusiasm and reach their goals. Sometimes they are highly spiritual or have a faith background, but not always.? She recently gave a presentation at an international leadership conference. It is called: Leadership: You Can't Play on the Teeter-Totter Alone and emphasizes how a more balanced life requires gratitude and input from others. Clearly Kathleen is anything but quiet or truly retired. She is, as the business name says, Retired With Purpose and it is an exciting purpose to learn about. This is her third appearance on our radio show, and we are most excited to welcome her back again. For more information about Kathleen visit her website: www.kathleenapanning.com

Highland, IL - Retired Brigadier General Tom Kolditz is redefining the role of leadership. With over 35 years in leadership roles on four continents, Tom Kolditz founded Saxon Castle to offer leadership education for corporations and individuals worldwide. Clients have included Ford, GE, Google, Mercedes Benz, Boeing, All State, Goldman Sachs, as well as thousands of exceptional individuals. Tom's 2007 release, In Extremis Leadership: Leading As If Your Life Depended On It, addresses another aspect of Tom's expert knowledge—leadership in crisis and in dangerous circumstances. ?When people feel that they are in danger, everything that we refer to as ‘management' gets stripped away. Nobody cares; they will write any check to get out of the situation, will break rules and policies. In fear situations, it's all pure leadership based on trust. Building trust is essential for good leadership. For a flat monthly fee based on income, Saxon Castle clients receive 2 scheduled sessions/month. ?If a client would rather have 4 sessions, that's fine, no extra charge. And if you are having a problem at three in the morning, no problem, call me. I work with clients worldwide, their time zone is my time zone.? Tom admits that his ideal clients are individuals, and his favorites are relatively young leaders with minimal experience, preferably running a company that's success will help the world. As a teacher and professional competitive skeet shooter, he has seen how the best learners start knowing very little. ?New leaders have few bad habits,? quipped Tom. For more information about General Kolditz and Saxon Castle, please visit http://tomkolditz.com/

Dover, DE - As a dedicated nurse and visionary leader, Diane Bengtson founded Mukua Inc. to address the critical need for forward-thinking healthcare consultants. Her patient-centered care model emphasizes that patients should always be in control of their own care and treatment. Diane's extensive experience at the forefront of healthcare has given her a unique perspective on the longstanding issues plaguing the U.S. medical sector, from underfunding and workforce shortages to inadequate patient-physician communication. The three-part podcast series will explore the challenges in healthcare and how Mukua Inc. aims to address them through the integration of AI. Each episode will feature in-depth discussions on the following topics: Episode 1: AI in Healthcare – Unveiling the Potential – May 28th Episode 2: Harnessing AI's Power in Healthcare: Innovation, Ethics, and the Human Touch – July 2nd Episode 3: Navigating Ethical Challenges When Designing and Implementing AI Solutions – July 9th Diane Bengtson, RN-BC MS CCHC emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to AI adoption, ensuring that technological advancements are leveraged responsibly and ethically. ?With the potential to transform healthcare, AI must be integrated in a way that maximizes benefits while safeguarding quality care, patient privacy and maintaining human oversight,? says Bengtson. ?Our goal at Mukua Inc. is to bring AI to the forefront of healthcare without compromising on ethical care and a human-centered approach.? For more information, visit www.mukua.inc