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The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA

The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA

Andrew Temte 247 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

The Balancing Act Podcast explores the balancing acts we play each day in our professional lives by amplifying the voices and real life stories of accomplished business leaders. Each episode features origin stories, key career acceleration moments, and discussions on hot business topics. Host Andrew Temte engages guests in authentic, approachable conversations about skills that lead to workplace success. The podcast aims to elevate listeners' journey of continuous improvement and lifelong learning.

Episodes

Executive Presence and Communication, with Kathryn Janicek Jul 2, 2026 2072 Why do so many brilliant, accomplished leaders freeze the moment the stakes get highest — losing the room before they’ve said a single word?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Kathryn Janicek — a 3x Emmy Award-winning executive presence strategist, former TV news producer, and founder of Janicek Performance Group, where she coaches Fortune 500 leaders for their highest
Build a Book of Business One Conversation at a Time, with Deb Feder Jun 25, 2026 1585 What if building a thriving book of business didn’t require working more hours, chasing leads, or scrambling to get yourself out there — but simply getting better at the conversations you’re already having?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Deb Feder — founder of Feder Development and author of the Client Conversation Series, including After Hello and her latest, Migh
250 Episodes In: The Story Behind The Balancing Act with Nick Temte Jun 18, 2026 3456 After 250 episodes of the Balancing Act podcast, the host becomes the guest. Producer Nick Temte steps out from behind the glass to interview his dad — and usual host — Andy Temte, in a milestone conversation about where the show started, what 250 episodes have taught him, and where it’s all going. Dr. Andrew (Andy) Temte, CFA, is an author, musician, and the former CEO of Kaplan Professional Edu
One Conversation Away: Podcast Marketing with Tom Schwab Jun 11, 2026 1599 What if the metrics you’re chasing — the downloads, the likes, the impressions — are quietly steering your business in the wrong direction?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Tom Schwab — founder and CEO of Interview Valet and author of Podcast Guest Profits. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate and engineer who found his way into marketing, Tom brings a systems mindset to on
The Compound Cost of the Conversations You’re Not Having — with Gustavo Razzetti Jun 4, 2026 1583 What if the conversations your team isn’t having are costing you more than the ones it is?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Gustavo Razzetti — culture change instigator, CEO of Fearless Culture, and bestselling author of Remote, Not Distant, Stretch for Change, and his new book Forward Talk: The Bold New Method For Getting Teams Unstuck.  Gustavo introduces the conce
Incorruptible: Protecting Your Corporate Ethos After Achieving Success with Eric Ries May 28, 2026 2490 What if the corruption of great companies isn’t an ethics problem at all — but a design problem?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Eric Ries — creator of the Lean Startup methodology, and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way. His new book, Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great, argues that corp
Resilience Isn't Powering Through: Jay Abbasi on Adaptability May 21, 2026 1944 What if everything you've been told about resilience is wrong?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, host Andy speaks with Jay Abbasi — CEO and founder of The Conscious Professional, former Tesla leader, and international keynote speaker who has coached leaders at Google, Amazon, and Wells Fargo. After his father’s sudden passing in 2014 woke him up to the costs of living on autopilot, Ja
Why Your Team Is Burned Out (and It’s Not the Workload) with Dr. Liane Davey May 14, 2026 2247 Thoughtload — not workload — is what’s breaking your team. In this conversation, Dr. Liane Davey explains why, and what leaders can actually do about it. Dr. Liane Davey is an organizational psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of 3COze Inc., where she advises executive teams at companies like Amazon, Walmart, TD Bank, and Sony PlayStation. Known as the Teamwork Doctor,
How the Brain Learns at Work, with Dr. Tessa Forshaw May 7, 2026 2214 What does cognitive science actually tell us about how adults learn at work — and why are most corporate learning programs still built on myths?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Dr. Tessa Forshaw — cognitive scientist, co-founder of the Next Level Lab at Harvard University, and co-author of Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems
Leading Through Change with Dave Garrison Apr 30, 2026 1956 What if the biggest untapped resource in your organization is the energy your team members are holding back?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, host Andy speaks with Dave Garrison—CEO and co-founder of Garrison Growth, Harvard MBA, former CEO of NETCOM On-Line Communication Services (one of the first public internet companies), and author of The Buy-In Advantage: Why Employees Stop Car
Work-Based Learning: Bridging Education and Industry with Stephanie Reisner Apr 23, 2026 2293 What if the answer to the skills gap isn’t competing for talent—but developing it before graduation?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, host Andy Temte speaks with Stephanie Reisner—President and CEO of GPS Education Partners and co-author of Make School Work: Solving the American Youth Employment Crisis Through Work-Based Learning.  Andy and Stephanie dig into the mindset shift from b
De-Escalate Conflict in 90 Seconds | Doug Noll Apr 16, 2026 2051 How do you calm an angry person in 90 seconds or less—without defending yourself, explaining, or arguing back?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, host Andy Temte speaks with Doug Noll—a trial lawyer turned peacemaker, award-winning mediator, and author of De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less. Doug is also the co-founder of the Prison of Peace project, where he

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