The Heart of Business

When Ed Johnson walks into a room, his presence is felt—part executive coach, part spiritual guide, he has a story that will leave you reflecting on your own path. Our latest episode takes you through Ed's formative years in Virginia to the twists and turns of a career that's anything but linear. His candid recounting of rekindling his spirituality amid the chaos of 9-11 is as moving as it is insightful, providing a vivid...

Have you ever considered what it takes to leave behind a life that looks perfect on paper for one that feels perfect in your heart? That's exactly what life coach Kati Jalali did, and she joins us to share the rich tapestry of her journey. From the weight of familial expectations to the release of embracing her true self, Kati's narrative is a masterclass in the art of personal transformation. Our conversation is an intim...

When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. But when life hands you a rollercoaster ride through the world of financial innovation and entrepreneurship, you make a podcast episode worth framing. Bringing to the mic the remarkable Daniel Marcos, co-founder and CEO of Growth Institute, we journey through his life story, filled with the ebbs and flows of a true entrepreneurial spirit. Daniel's path, while anything but ordinary...

In this episode, Mo sits down with Neal Lappe, a serial entrepreneur and peer group facilitator, who happens to be one of the first members of the International Facilitators Organization. The conversation delves into Neal's journey, starting from his early years in St. Louis to serving as an executive in a Fortune 500 company to his ventures in digital marketing and beyond. Neal shares the challenges he faced, the lessons he l...

"Resilience makes us tolerate stuff we can fix."

A lifelong entrepreneur, Christina Harbridge has been breaking ground for decades. Step into the captivating world of business success and behavioral science in an enlightening conversation with the remarkable Christina Harbridge.

In this thought-provoking episode, Christina shares her extraordinary journey from running an unorthodox call center to becoming a test s...

"Humans have a hunger to talk about their inner lives. Unfortunately, they've never had a teacher to show them how. They thrive in this space of wanting to say 'This is who I am.'"

For over three decades, Jim Mitchell, a seasoned facilitator and leadership consultant, has been the driving force behind the development of high-performance groups, cultures, and individuals through his unique approach ...

"It's perfectly okay to spiral down. The sooner you can see it, the sooner you can make the choice to go back up. That's breakthrough."

Robert Rothman is the President of Gap International, has been with the company for more than thirty years, and has been instrumental in building the company to its current size and scope.  As a consultant, Mr. Rothman is a strategic partner to CEOs and C-level executiv...

"It's okay to be independent, but no reason to be alone."

In the very first episode of "The Heart of Business," host Mo Fathelbab delves deep into the early years of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), then Young Entrepreneurs Organization, with none other than Verne Harnish. Get ready to embark on a journey through the heart and soul of entrepreneurship as Verne shares anecdotes and invalua...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of "The Heart of Business", a podcast that will explore the personal side of business.

Please visit www.internationalfacilitatorsorganization.com to learn more about Mo Fathelbab and International Facilitators Organization (IFO), a leading provider of facilitators and related group facilitation services, providing training, certification, marketing services, education, and community f...