With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in both public and private sector environments, Kirk McCarley has a solid reputation for fostering individual growth and development beyond client expectations.

As an executive and career coach, he focuses on desired customer outcomes, predicated upon the premise that the individual possesses the ingredients for success. Kirk's passion as a coach is to guide clients toward celebrating self-confidence and reaching their full God-given potential.

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Learn about Kirk's life through his professional and personal career as he dives into his book "Thoughts for My Kids... and Other People's Kids" a collection of essays and vignettes compiled over the past seven years, chronicling the launch of his career as an executive and life coach. The insights within are drawn from both his professional experiences and personal growth journey, encompassing not only his career but also his educational development and the stories that have shaped his maturation.

Kathy is the Principal and Owner of Talent Principles LLC. She is an organizational development consultant and executive coach, helping clients improve organizational performance by providing development solutions at the individual, team, and organizational levels. She provides strategic guidance, driving positive change through people and processes to improve performance.

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Must moms choose between being a "good mom" and achieving the goals they want for themselves? How do you cut through all the chaos, identify what is important, and learn to let go of things that aren't serving you well?

Kathy empowers women, particularly moms, through her work and her book Moms Eat First. Drawing inspiration from her own experiences, Kathy emphasizes the importance of agency for women as they navigate the delicate balance between personal and professional life. Central to her message are the "Five R's," a framework designed to guide readers in creating positive, lasting change. Through her work, Kathy not only supports organizational leadership but also focuses on the retention of women in the workforce. Her practical advice helps moms manage the complexities of motherhood while pursuing their careers with confidence and purpose.

In this episode of The Power of Authority Spotlight, Michelle Prince welcomes Kathy Sullivan, Principal and Owner of Talen Principles LLC, to discuss the importance of agency for moms as they navigate the delicate balance between personal and professional life through her book "Moms Eat First".

Tim Winders is an executive coach, author, and host of the ‘Seek Go Create’ podcast. With nearly four decades of experience in leadership, business, and ministry, his life took a dramatic turn after the 2008 financial crash. He went from owning million-dollar businesses and properties to bankruptcy and living out of a Honda van. Today, Tim embraces a lifestyle as an intentional nomad, living and working with his wife from their motorhome. Through his personal and professional journey, he explores themes of redefining success and living your best life, central to his podcast and recent inspirational novel, Coach: A Story of Success Redefined.

Many individuals face the daunting challenge of redefining what success means after experiencing significant life changes or failures. The traditional markers of success—wealth, property, and stable careers—can suddenly vanish, leaving people without direction. What deeper, more satisfying version of success could exist beyond the conventional measures?

Tim Winders, a faith-driven executive coach with over 40 years of experience in leadership, delves into how he transformed his life after a crushing financial downturn. He shares his inspiring journey from living in luxury to redefining success while residing in an RV. Facing major adversities, including bankruptcy and homelessness, he emerged with a renewed perspective on life and purpose. Through his experiences, Tim advocates for quiet reflection and offers insights on establishing genuine authority and influence.

In this episode of The Power of Authority Spotlight, Michelle Prince interviews Tim Winders, an executive coach, about embracing a broader view of success. Tim explores the power of authentic living, his experience living an RV life, the value of defining success on your terms, how riding the waves of life's lows can lead to personal growth, and why cultivating inner peace is essential for leadership effectiveness.