• The Power of Connections

  • Di: Rich Woo
  • Podcast

The Power of Connections

Di: Rich Woo
  • Riassunto

  • Connections are the key to a successful and thriving life.


    Each week join Rich Woo as he interviews top industry performers as they share about how relationships and connections have contributed to their success in their careers and their joy in life.


    Whether you are looking for success in your personal life, professional life, or to learn how to come alive in your life, this podcast is for you.

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  • Chris Johnsen: Building Deep Connections in Business, Family, and Life
    Oct 28 2024
    In this episode, Rich and Chris discuss: The impact of family on personal growthBalancing work and family while building a businessDeveloping deep friendships versus casual acquaintancesThe role of mentors in personal and professional lifeBuilding intentional relationships and networksKey Takeaways: Chris reflects on the influence of his father, who imparted valuable life lessons through both positive and challenging experiences. He emphasizes that even negative experiences can provide crucial guidance for personal growth.While it's easy to develop many surface-level friendships, it’s important to cultivate deep, intentional relationships that provide genuine support and companionship.Mentorship doesn't happen by chance. It involves seeking out people who align with your goals and values and being willing to give before you expect to receive.Success in business often requires significant sacrifice early on, but you also need to create a long-term strategy that allows for more personal time as your career progresses.“Your network is your net worth.” — Chris Johnsen   About Chris Johnsen:With a dual JD/MBA, entrepreneurial spirit, and an array of business experience, Chris Johnsen offers an unrivaled, dual approach to solving the toughest problems facing today’s businesses. His legal expertise spans small to large corporate clients in a variety of industries. In addition, his experience as a business owner in advertising, retail, and real estate has uniquely prepared him to bring business-centric judgment and perspective to his clients. The result is a lawyer who speaks strategy in plain language—which is rare enough on its own—with all the finesse and negotiating skills that accompany legal practice expertise.​Before starting Johnsen Law, Chris was a partner at the international law firm Holland & Knight, where he represented both small and large corporate clients in a wide range of corporate matters. His practice specializes in business law, and he has experience representing clients in various industries, including oil and gas, transportation, healthcare, technology, medical, entertainment, retail, financial services, securities, and real estate. Above all, Chris stays focused on his top priority: helping businesses build, grow, and succeed.Connect with Chris Johnsen: Website: https://www.johnsenlaw.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjohnsen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopherdavidjohnsen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopherdavidjohnsen Connect with Rich Woo: Website: www.catalyst.nm.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=enBook: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71Email: powerpodcastinfo@gmail.com
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    32 min
  • Sylvia Kim: Balancing Personal Growth, Family, and Impactful Leadership
    Oct 21 2024
    In this episode, Rich and Sylvia discuss: The journey of building Rebel for Good and finding purposeThe impact of relationships, including marriage, on personal growthBalancing motherhood, work, and self-careNavigating the complexities of entrepreneurship and social impactThe importance of therapy and self-love in shaping successKey Takeaways: Deep relationships often grow from time spent together, with both challenges and successes helping to strengthen bonds over the years.Building a fulfilling life requires intentional choices, especially when balancing personal ambitions with family life. Understanding that you can't "do it all" is key to making the best choices for each season of life.Parenting isn't about maintaining a perfect balance but about making conscious decisions that prioritize your children’s well-being. Apologizing, reflecting, and evolving as a parent fosters stronger connections with your kids.Launching a business from a place of self-awareness and joy can lead to greater fulfillment, but requires a strong foundation of personal growth, support from loved ones, and clarity of purpose.Self-love is the foundation of all other relationships. When you love yourself deeply, you’re able to pour that love into your work, family, and community.“I can't help but really stress that loving yourself, that journey, that relationship, is the one that's going to last your entire life.” — Sylvia Kim   About Sylvia Kim:Sylvia Kim is the Founder & CEO of Rebel For Good – a consulting firm at the intersection of private capital markets and social impact. With an ecosystem-building approach to capital formation, Sylvia works with visionary investors and impact-driven leaders, particularly those from the next generation, to catalyze capital for good.As an award-winning human rights lawyer turned investor, Sylvia has dedicated her career to empowering underserved and underinvested communities. With 18+ years of experience, Sylvia has a track record of initiating and growing mission-driven ventures, including the co-founding of a leading human rights organization for North Korean refugees and the successful launch of a women-led impact fund with a mission to unleash the power of technology for good.Originally from Toronto, Canada, Sylvia practiced criminal law as both a defense attorney and as an Assistant Crown Attorney. Sylvia received her Bachelor’s Degree at Queen’s University, her Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School, and completed her Master of Studies in International Human Rights Law (LL.M. equivalent) at Oxford University.Explore Sylvia's latest version of how 'Rebel for Good' came to life here: https://newsong.net/sermon/rebel-for-good/ Connect with Sylvia Kim: Website: www.therebelforgood.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-n-kim/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebel4good/ Beacons: https://beacons.ai/sylviakim Medium: https://sylviankim.medium.com/ Connect with Rich Woo: Website: www.catalyst.nm.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=enBook: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71Email: powerpodcastinfo@gmail.com
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    24 min
  • Kirk McLaren: Breaking Free from the Grind
    Oct 14 2024
    In this episode, Rich and Kirk discuss: The role of personal connections in professional growthOvercoming the belief that working harder equals successStrategies for reducing work hours while maintaining successHow family and values shape personal and business goalsLessons from transitioning from a technical CFO role to business leadershipKey Takeaways: Scaling back working hours doesn't mean scaling back success. With the right strategies, entrepreneurs can create freedom while maintaining financial stability.Family dynamics and early life beliefs can often set the tone for approaching success, but redefining that narrative and achieving balance is possible.Delegation is key to scaling, but knowing which responsibilities should stay with you as the business leader is important.Connecting with others without an agenda can lead to the most profound breakthroughs in life and business. Cultivating relationships authentically is a major driver for success.Relationships are not just about networking for business—they are about building trust, supporting others, and giving back without expecting anything in return.“The man that's going to really have joy and bring something into the world in all fronts, their family, their friends, their business, is the one that really gets intimately connected with certain other people who really know who they are.” — Kirk McLarenAbout Kirk McLaren: Kirk is the “Financial Freedom Guy.” His mission is for business owners to gain financial freedom on their terms while reducing working hours to healthy levels. In doing so, business owners become free to live a life of purpose with the people they love. He believes that when business owners do well, many people do well.Kirk invented the Growth CFO Financial Freedom Method, is the CEO of Foresight CFO, a #1 Amazon Forbes author, and a Georgetown University SCS graduate studies lecturer. Kirk wrote The Growth CFO Void. In addition to a rewarding career, Kirk is married to the love of his life - Nayarit has two sons, Don Fernando and Luke Leonardo, who both serve as Army Officers after graduating from West Point Military Academy, likes being outside hiking and biking, and takes care of his Belgian Malinois, Daisy.Kirk holds an MBA with a Finance and Accounting concentration, an M.A. in International Relations and Economics from Johns Hopkins SAIS, a Graduate Certificate in International Business from Georgetown University, a Bachelor of Science from University of Maryland University College, is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), and earned his Growth CFO Financial Freedom Certification (FFS).Connect with Kirk McLaren: Website: https://www.foresightcfo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkwmclaren/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqHKntqUyf9Ehte-zuZJLnQ X: https://x.com/foresightcfo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirkwmclaren/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForesightCFO Connect with Rich Woo: Website: www.catalyst.nm.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=enBook: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71Email: powerpodcastinfo@gmail.com
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    29 min

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