May 9, 2008 
Jim Lukaszewski, author of “Why Should the Boss Listen to You? The Seven Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor,”
Just about all of us are faced with this problem: How do you get your boss to listen to you and look at you as a trusted strategic advisor?
Join Dianne Gubin as she interviews Jim Lukaszewski (loo-ka-SHEV-skee). Jim is one of the world’s leading crisis communications experts. He has 30 years of experience as a trusted strategic advisor to major CEOs.
Jim is the author of the new book “WHY SHOULD THE BOSS LISTEN TO YOU?: The 7 Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor”
Jim discussed the Seven Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor and offers unparalleled insight into what will make you successful, regardless of industry or discipline.
Jim offers concrete advice on how to Be Trustworthy, Become a Verbal visionary, Develop a Management Perspective, Think Strategically, Be a Window To Tomorrow, Advise Constructively and Show the Boss How to Use Advice.
Jim’s firm, The Lukaszewski Group, provides strategic guidance for senior management during crises and recovery; hands-on management of critical crisis problems; management leadership development during crises; and counsel on prevention, readiness, response, and recovery.
Listen now to this fascinating and insightful interview with one of top business leaders in the country!
Dianne talks business with Jim Lukasewski [38:11m]:
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March 5, 2008 
Shari and Ryan discuss traits and characteristics found in handwriting samples. Their tool, used as part of the JonBenet Ramsey case, is now used by corporations as a part of pre-employment background screenings.
What does your handwriting say about you?
Shari Vener has been a Handwriting Analyst for more than 30 years. In 1991, Shari became an entrepreneur by starting the first mobile notary and loan document signing service in the United States. Shari guided and grew the business as president of the company for next 14 years.
In 1997, Shari founded her second company, Written Inc. Based on her research and expertise in the field of handwriting analysis, the company focused on the creation of a handwriting analysis solution for employers. Shari enlisted the help of her talented software programmer husband Rick. Over the next 10 years, the two development and tested the Candidate Insight Report, a handwriting analysis software program unlike anything ever created.
Ryan Vener, Shari’s youngest son, graduated with a degree in biopsychology from the University of Maryland. He focused his studies on the links between the mind and the body becoming an expert in body language. After a successful 15 year career in high-tech sales, Ryan joined the company full time as Vice President in 2006.
www.writteninc.com
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January 26, 2008 
Gordon Basichis is the co-founder of Corra Group, a national service based in Los Angeles that specializes in preemployment background checks and corporate research and investigation. Gordon and his business partner, Nick Gustavson, formed Corra Group after working for the South Bay investigation concern, Aguilera and Associates.
“In today’s business environment it is essential that companies conduct pre-employment background searches,” Gordon said. “It is not only important to review the actual report but to examine how a series of reports can define the behavior patterns of an employment candidate.”
“With different background reports, each contributes to defining the aspects of a candidate’s personality that make up the overall behavior pattern,” he went on to say. “It is often not enough to review the background report on face value. You should be looking how each report relates to an overall picture.”
Gordon discusses the increased significance of international background searches and how they are becoming more prominent with the expanded hiring of skilled foreign workers. He noted the often overlooked need for federal criminal and civil searches when reviewing job candidates in the financial departments.
Gordon is a former marketing executive and has worked in everything from the entertainment, healthcare, financial and technology industries.
He is an author and is the writer of the best selling Beautiful Bad Girl, the Vicki Morgan Story, a non-fiction novel that helped define exotic sexuality in the late twentieth century. He is also the author of The Constant Travellers, a new age fantasy Western. He has been a political speechwriter and journalist. He recently finished a new book Chinese Takeout, a Roman A’Clef detailing Chinese Espionage in the United States.
Gordon’s diverse background, especially in marketing and investigative research, provides him with a comprehensive overview of the economic and employment landscape.
BACKGROUND: Corra operates as Corra Group and specializes in pre-employment and online dating background checks as well as corporate research and marketing. It is one of the few companies that will answer the phone. Contact: Gordon Basichis Corra Group 11740 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. PH 2403 Los Angeles, Ca 90025 (310) 966-1556 gordonb@corragroup.com
www.corragroup.com
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January 8, 2008 
Tera McHugh - 4 Steps to Building a Business that Enriches Your Daily Life
Decide what you want in each area of your daily life, then begin to build a life you love. Discover what’s holding you back from your success and you’ll find the time and energy to easily and effortlessly achieve your goals. Here are simple systems for accomplishing more in less time.
Tera McHugh, founded her business, Women Entrepreneurs of Santa Clarita Valley (WE of SCV), to empower women to build a successful business. Events are designed to help attendees increase wealth, gain new skills for success, be surrounded with high-energy women and make a positive difference in the community. In 2008 Tera is taking WE of SCV and expanding the group’s reach throughout California with a new name, Amazing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). Tera has amazing organizational skills, a natural communication style and is dedicated to inspiring women to live their best life. She has used the best of her abilities to create this unique organization. Her entrepreneurial groups provide an opportunity for women to come together in a supportive environment to learn from each other and from expert speakers on personal and professional topics. Tera can be reached by email: Tera@WeofSCV.com
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August 30, 2007 
Tommie Joe, President of Public Communication Services
Ever wonder why some companies become Inc. 500 companies and others don’t?
Tommie Joe, president of PCS, a telecommunications firm which specializes in putting pay phones into prisons, has led his company to exponential growth. The company has doubled in revenue every two years since 2004 and is on target to be a $100M company by 2008.
Find out how!
Episode Segments:
Tommie Joe, Public Communication Services
Raising the Bar. Tommie Joe discusses achieving accountability in a fast growth company with Dianne Gubin.
Nine Points on how to grow a company.
Tommie discusses nine points on how to achieve exponential growth.
Nine points to achieving amazing growth in a business, continued.
Tommie discusses keeping employees motivated and focused. What is Tommie’s definition of accountability?
Challenges in growing a business.
Tommie discusses the challenges faced in growing a company.
Mr. Tommie Joe is currently the President and Chief Operating Officer of Public Communications Services (PCS). Mr. Joe joined PCS in 1999 and is responsible for leading and growing the company while delivering product and services to our customers profitably. Mr. Joe brings to PCS over 25 years of experience in operations, engineering, software development, and corporate management from multiple industries. Mr. Joe began his career as an engineer for Exxon Company, USA where he moved up the management ladder to project management for offshore oil and gas exploration and development in the Gulf of Mexico and California. Mr. Joe then became Chief Operating Officer for Cyber Options, Inc., a consulting and product development firm specializing in the health care industry. Prior to joining PCS, Mr. Joe was the Vice President of Operations for North Communications, Inc., a company that specializes in developing kiosk applications for the financial industry.
Mr. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA with emphasis in Information Technology from California Lutheran University.
On the personal side, Mr. Joe is married and has three children. One son is a senior at University California Irvine. His daughter is a sophomore at University of Southern California and his youngest son is a senior in high school. For more information: www.TeamPCS.com
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August 23, 2007 
Connie Koch, Chapter Co-President, Keiretsu Forum of Southern California
Considering angel or venture funding? Keiretsu Forum is an investment community of accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists and corporate/institutional investors.
Keiretsu is a Japanese term describing a group of affiliated corporations with broad power and reach. Keiretsu Forum is a global conglomeration of individuals and/or small companies organized around private equity funding for mutual benefit.
Episode Segments:
What types of companies are considered for angel funding?
Connie Koch describes the process companies looking for investment capital go through to qualify for funding. What types of companies are chosen for angel funding? Can start-up tap into this type of investment capital?
Male vs. Female Investors.
Connie Koch and Dianne Gubin discuss the different investment styles of men and women.
What happens after you’re funded?
Following the funding process, businesses are supported by a diverse group of investors who bring experience and expert knowledge to startup companies.
Job opportunities within start up companies funded by Keiretsu Forum
Connie Koch discusses the Keiretsu Forum’s charitable foundation and the money they raise. What are the job opportunities created by funded companies?
Connie Koch is Chapter Co-President, Keiretsu Forum Southern California.
Connie’s unique business sense and creative vision is the blueprint for her proven successes in various industries as both a serial entrepreneur with retail, telecommunications, printing, graphics and forms design, technology, Internet community development and CEO/COO over companies in publications, telecommunications, technology with enterprise management systems, public relations, and fundraising.
With a belief that people and relationships are the most vital part of life, along with her pioneering attitude and insatiable desire for new experiences, Connie partners with Chip Parker in growing chapters of Keiretsu Forum in Southern California.
Contact: connie@keiretsuforum.com
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August 22, 2007 
Have a great idea? Wonder if it’s a viable product or service? Discover how to launch a new product or move into a new market the right way. Market intelligence will save you valuable time money and resources. Find out how!
Episode Segments:
Seena Sharp, Sharp Market Intelligence.
What is market intelligence? Here are the elements to making your business a success.
Competitive Market Intelligence
How does Sharp Market Intelligence find business information? Here’s how to start the research, information you will find initially, and steps to follow.
Why do companies need Competitive Market Intelligence?
Seena discusses examples of successful clients who have used competitive Market Intelligence to launch new business ventures.
Trends in the Market place.
Seena discusses trends in the market place. What are bundled products? How do companies such as McDonalds and Nike use this concept?
Seena Sharp is president of Sharp Market Intelligence, a firm specializing in marketing information for corporate clients.
Seena Sharp’s reputation and passion for marketing have earned her mention in the trade and business press, including Peter Drucker’s Leader to Leader newsletter, Bloomberg Business, The Los Angeles Times, Nation’s Business, Inc, Marketing News, and more. She’s also been quoted in books “Competitive Intelligence by Larry Kahaner, and others.
Seena Sharp earned a Masters Degree from New York University and enjoyed a successful corporate career in New York City prior to launching Sharp Market Intelligence in 1979 in Los Angeles.
For more information visit: www.sharpmarket.com.
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August 18, 2007 
Ever wonder why some people always win? Do you want to become a better negotiator? Find out how your style influences your ability to strategically negotiate both personally and professionally. Find the secret to creating a win-win.
Dianne Gubin speaks to Dr. Tessa Albert Warschaw, Ph.D, a distinguished author, psychotherapist/coach, and internationally recognized seminar leader, specializing in corporate negotiating strategies, entrepreneurial negotiating, and life coaching.
Dr. Warschaw works with corporations to create more effective, cohesive and aligned teams.
Tune in to hear how your style influences a negotiation. You will be surprised!
Defining Corporate Negotiation with Dr. Tessa Warschaw.
Dr. Tess defines negotiation in the corporate world. What types of negotiators are there? What are key differences between men’s and women’s negotiation styles? How can you create a win-win negotiation?
How to define your negotiation style.
Dr. Tess further discusses the different types of negotiators and their personality types.
Negotiation cripplers.
What are major negotiation saboteurs? Dr. Tess discusses ways negotiations are sabotaged and fears which can paralyze even the strongest of us during a negotiation.
Negotiation strategies.
Dr. Tess explains how to strategize during a negotiation and defines a mid-stream correction. There are four different types of strategists. Which one are you?
Tessa Albert Warschaw, Ph.D., is a distinguished author, psychotherapist/coach, and internationally recognized seminar leader, specializing in corporate negotiating strategies, entrepreneurial negotiating, and life coaching. She has a private coaching practice in West Los Angeles and Woodland Hills.
Dr. Warschaw is the author of the pioneering and best-selling book, Winning by Negotiation,Rich Is Better, co-authored Winning with Kids, and her newest co-authored book, Resiliency: How to Bounce Back Faster, Stronger, Smarter.
Dr. Warschaw’s professional services include: Executive Coaching, Partner Coaching, Individual Coaching, Negotiation Strategies for Corporate Teams, Assessments for Style Awareness.
Warschaw’s Professional Seminars and Workshops include: Quantum Leap: Taking The Next Giant Step In Your Personal And Professional Life-a six month commitment for individuals ready to “leap”; Financial Quantum Leap: Taking The Next Giant Step In Your Financial Life; Winning By Negotiation; How to Recognize, Understand, and Predict Style – Your Own and Others; Rich is Better – The Psychology of Individuals and Their Money; Procrastination – Is it a Lifestyle or a Habit?; Negotiating for Money During the Easy and Tough Times.
Dr. Warschaw’s clients include: American Express, General Electric, Estee Lauder, Mondi, Mullin Consulting, Inc., Women in Film, NAWBO-NYC, NAFE-NYC, New York Life, Pepperdine University, University of Illinois, Wachovia Bank,Wells Fargo, Smith Barney. She has created, developed and implemented customized workshops, seminars, and training programs for these companies and organizations.
Dr. Warschaw’s latest venture is that of Founder of BTW UNLTD (Big Thinking Women) an organization created for women 50+.
Dr. Tess can be reached: DrTess@Pacbell.net
www.bigthinkingwomen.com
Dianne Talks Business With Dr. Tessa Albert Warschaw [38:50m]:
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August 9, 2007 
I Didn’t See It Coming! How Not to Get Blindsided in Business.
Amy Dorn Kopelan moved upward for 20 years through the executive ranks at ABC Television and managed programming at Good Morning America for nine years. One day, her dream job was over. Tune in to find out how not be blindsided in YOUR career!
Episode Segments:
Why don’t people see it coming?
Amy Dorn Kopelan an author discussed being blindsided in business. What happens when someone is fired… and they didn’t see it coming? It’s because we work hard and don’t pay attention to the red flags.
Red flags and how to put an exit strategy in place for work.
Amy discusses exit strategies to put in place regardless of how much you love your job. We discuss corporate prenuptial agreements and steps to an exit plan.
You’re Fired. Power and Exit Packages.
How much power do you have after you are fired? Find out how powerful you are. How can you put together and accept a powerful exit package?
What is your management style?
Discover your management style and how this management style fits into your work place.
Ms. Kopelan is co-author of I Didn’t See It Coming, a book that helps everyone avoid being blindsided in business. She has been featured in CEO Magazine, Chief Learning Officer magazine, and CNN.com.
With over 20 years’ experience as a television network executive and producer of summits for executive women, Ms. Kopelan launched COACH ME Inc. in 2005. The COACH ME Institute specializes in group coaching, business education, and professional development programs that target emerging talent. COACH ME teaches the “unwritten rules and subtle skills” necessary for career advancement and leadership.
Committed to women’s leadership and ideas that can change the corporate landscape, Ms. Kopelan founded Bedlam Entertainment Inc. She conceived and developed The Corporate State: A Women’s CEO and Senior Management Summit in 1998; In the Lead: Women Entrepreneurs Re-Shaping Corporate America in 2000; and Women’s Athenaeum: The Thinking Woman’s Voice on Socio-Business Issues in 2003, The Corporate State: Canada in 2004 and BUZZ: An Executive Women’s Think Tank in 2005.
Prior to founding Bedlam Entertainment, Ms. Kopelan spent most of her career in senior management at ABC Television. As Vice President of ABC Morning Television, she directed the programming strategy for Good Morning America. Earlier in her career, she served as an editor for ABC Evening News.
Ms. Kopelan graduated cum laude from Boston University’s School of Public Communication and holds a special studies degree from the University of Grenoble, France. She is an advisor to Grace Institute, and serves on the Boards of The Capstone Partnership and The Council on Competitiveness’ Strategic Communications Initiative. She is also a member of The International Women’s Forum. Ms. Kopelan lives in Manhattan with her husband and has three sons.
www.bedlamentertainment.com
www.blindsidedthebook.com or www.ididn’tseeitcomingthebook.com
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July 26, 2007 
If your life was a movie, what exciting adventures would you have?
Judith Parker Harris, a renown film producer and director, uses tailored movie story boards to help individuals and corporations eliminate blocks.
Judith shares techniques and strategies you can use immediately, no matter what your issue. Find out how you too can go from Blocked To Blockbuster!
Episode Segments:
Overcoming Challenges in Life.
How to achieve your goals in life life.
Produce a feature a film for your life. What would you like your life to look like in six months or a year?
The types of Villains in our lives.
Judith discusses the concept of the seven types of movie villains and how they manifest in our lives. How do we prevent self sabotaging our lives and our business?
What is the monster in your life?
Overcome blocks in your life and start making changes. Look at your life as a movie. Look at the hero and try this technique, “I will do what it takes to (put your goal in here) just don’t ask me to (what you are holding on to the hardest), because that is just not me.” Learn more tips from Judith and change your life now!
Getting People and Companies UNSTUCK! Is your business in a rut? Not getting what you want out of life? Welcome, you have just discovered the perfect resources and solutions to get yourself or your company out of the BLOCKS and on the road to a personal or business BLOCKBUSTER!
Judith Parker Harris is currently developing and producing three multi-million dollar feature films as Vice President of Worldwide Entertainment. Her background writing, producing and directing over 3,000 TV commercials, and pioneering award-winning brand advertising in the Healthcare industry prepared her for film production.
Judith is also President of Health-Esteem Intl. founded to inspire others to find what’s blocking them in order to make positive life changes just as she was able to do to beat the partial paralysis and sight loss of multiple sclerosis that almost stopped life as she knew it in 1985. Judith developed a 4-step system that helped her become and stay symptom-free since 1990, She then decided to sell her multi-million dollar advertising agency, and went on to become an author, an entrepreneur, and an Internationally known expert, teaching people around the world her proven methods to build both health-esteem and wealth-esteem, and to eliminate blocks in their lives in order to reach their life goals. She helps individual and corporate clients find their stories, develop their brands and move from BLOCKED TO BLOCK-BUSTER.
Books by Judith Parker Harris include: Conquering Crisis With Health Esteem, Move From Blocked to Blockbuster, Master Challenges In Your Life.
Judith@blockedtoblockbuster.com
www.blockedtoblockbuster.com
www.culturalblockbusters.com
Toll Free 1-888-422-1272
Dianne Talks Business With Judith Parker Harris [38:39m]:
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