Barb Nangle is a boundaries coach, speaker, author, and podcaster. After nearly 40 years of therapy and personal development, Barb found her way to 12-step recovery at age 52. What began as a journey to address codependence soon expanded to include recovery from intergenerational dysfunction, childhood trauma, and compulsive overeating—issues she hadn't initially recognized in herself, and decades of personal development had merely scratched the surface. Recovery melted the iceberg of her life. Because codependency was her core wound, learning to set healthy boundaries transformed her at every level—her relationship with herself, with others, and with the world around her. The ripple effect of these changes even reached her professional life, profoundly affecting her team at Yale University, where she worked at the time. Before recovery, she was acutely aware of her history of unhealthy, unsatisfying romantic relationships. She also struggled with years of substance use and overeating, carrying over 100 pounds more than she does now. Despite these struggles, she maintained an outward appearance of having it all together. She once believed she was a positive, optimistic person. Recovery revealed the truth: she was trapped in negativity and fear. She ruminated about the past, catastrophized about the future, complained frequently, engaged in "if only" thinking, and blamed others for her difficulties. She was terrified of judgment, rejection, abandonment, and being seen as a bad person. She didn't realize how deeply these patterns affected her until they began to change. Combining her life experience and education has shaped her purpose: to help professional women stop saying yes when they mean no and to end the cycle of self-neglect by reclaiming their focus and power. She achieves this through her boundary-setting coaching, professional speaking engagements, and her podcast, "Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery." You can learn more about Barb Nangle at https://higherpowercc.com/meet-barb/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbnangle/.

Chris Hallberg, known as The Business Sergeant, is a military veteran, entrepreneur, and leadership coach who helps organizations turn execution problems into competitive advantages.

After serving in the military, Chris built and exited multiple companies, including an energy-efficiency business sold at an 8× multiple during the Great Recession, while competitors collapsed. He later became one of the earliest EOS implementers, coaching more than 100 leadership teams through multi-year growth journeys and helping organizations achieve industry-leading employee engagement and culture outcomes.

Chris is the founder of Business Sergeant, a leadership platform and free veteran community that trains military veterans for civilian leadership roles and helps companies recruit elite leadership talent. His model enables businesses to infuse teams with high-discipline leadership, often triggering rapid cultural and performance improvements.

Named a Top-10 Global Leadership & Management Expert by Inc. Magazine, Chris is known for his direct, practical style, bringing military-grade leadership principles to entrepreneurs, executives, and boards without the yelling, jargon, or fluff.

Chris shares actionable lessons on leadership, accountability, team building, culture repair, and disciplined company scaling, especially in high-pressure, growth-oriented environments.

Dr. Jeremy Weisz founded multiple businesses, ranging from a health supplement business to a chiropractic and massage business, and now runs a successful digital agency that helps companies build life-changing relationships. He has featured top entrepreneurs in video interviews on www.InspiredInsider.com since 2008, including founders and CEOs of Pixar, P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Kettle Chips, RX Bars, Big League Chew, the Orlando Magic, and many more.

He runs Rise25, which helps B2B businesses connect with their 'Dream 200' clients and referral partners and achieve ROI through a podcast. They eliminate 99% of the work and serve as an easy button for a company to launch and run its podcast.

He has conducted webinars for Tony Robbins Business Groups, a division of Salesforce, Adskills, and many other organizations.

He has spoken on such topics as:

• Non stalking/stalking method for reaching virtually any partner or VIP.
• How to Reach your Dream 200 & Create a Referral and Client Pipeline - for Any Business
• Top Productivity Tools and software for maximizing efficiency
• How to maximize LinkedIn for forming real relationships and networking.

You can learn more about Dr. Jeremy Weisz and his work at www.Rise25.com/about/.

Lisa Richer has devoted more than 20 years to supporting parents, educators, and professionals who face challenges navigating neurodiversity, both as a consultant and through her own lived experience raising neurodiverse sons. Lisa is the Executive Board Chair at By With & For Autistic Adults, Neurodiversity Advisory Chair at The Mandala School, and Advisory Board Member for Parents Alliance for Inclusion. Her work stands out for its focus on simplifying complex journeys and fostering real collaboration.

Many of her clients mention feeling more empowered and seen after working with her. Amber, a parent she supported, credited Lisa with helping secure much-needed educational resources for her daughter and creating a space for open communication between parents and schools.

Lisa's practical insights have resonated with thousands, and her social media community continues to grow. You can learn more about Lisa Richer at https://journey2bloom.com/.

Jonathan Todd Schwartz, once a towering figure in Hollywood's elite financial circles, lived a life that many could only dream of. As a power entertainment business manager at GSO Business Management, Schwartz was entrusted with managing the wealth of some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Alanis Morissette, Linkin Park, Halsey, and Gwyneth Paltrow. His reputation as one of Hollywood's most "trusted" financial advisors earned him the moniker "diva whisperer," reflecting his ability to cater to the unique needs of his high-profile clients. However, beneath the surface of this seemingly perfect

life, Schwartz was hiding a dark secret. Consumed by a monstrous drug habit and an uncontrollable gambling addiction, Schwartz began to embezzle millions from his clients to fund his destructive lifestyle. His double life was a carefully constructed house of cards, built on lies and deceit, which ultimately came crashing down in 2016 when Alanis Morissette discovered that Schwartz had stolen over $4.7 million from her accounts. The fallout was swift and brutal. Schwartz's crimes were exposed, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction. The once-celebrated financial guru was now a disgraced criminal, reviled by the very industry that had once revered him. His actions not only ruined his own life but also brought significant financial

losses and reputational damage to GSO Business Management.

But Schwartz's story doesn't end with his fall from grace. Since his release from prison in 2020, Schwartz has embarked on a journey of redemption. Sober and a co-chair of his local Gamblers' Anonymous, he is determined to make amends for his past wrongdoings. Schwartz is now dedicated to proving that he is no longer the "defrauding monster" he once was, and is desperate to clear his name, particularly with his ex-wife and children, who continue to harbor doubts about his sincerity. Schwartz's life is a tale of extremes— from the heights of Hollywood success to the depths of criminal infamy. It raises the question: Can Jonathan truly change, or is this

just another act in a long-running con? Schwartz's story is a compelling exploration of human nature, redemption, and the thin line between good and evil.

In his own words, Schwartz acknowledges his flaws and the damage he has caused, but he remains committed to telling his story, hoping that it will serve as a cautionary tale for others and perhaps, one day, lead to his own redemption. His story is a modern-day parable, echoing the themes of the latest viral scammer tales like Inventing Anna, Tinder Swindler, and Bad Vegan—a once-in-a-lifetime narrative that promises to captivate and dominate public consciousness.

You can learn more about Jonathan through the article he wrote at https://medium.com/authority-magazine/jonathan-schwartz-of-altus-rehab-on-how-to-go-beyond-your-comfort-zone-to-grow-both-personally-and-9992ea419846.

Paul Voss is a father of eight children. In 2022, our youngest daughter was diagnosed with autism. Like many families, we were thrust into a world of sleepless nights, constant stress, and the feeling that we were doing everything right yet getting nowhere. There were long stretches when sleep felt impossible, hope felt thin, and the future felt overwhelming.

Out of that chaos, Paul wrote my first book, Autism Sucks: Finding Hope in the Chaos. He didn't write it as an expert or clinician. Rather, he wrote it as a tired dad seeking real solutions. One of his greatest goals was simple: if anything we did could help just one parent finally get six hours of uninterrupted sleep, every hard moment would be worth it.

Beyond sleep, he shares how his family's autism journey reshaped them. The changes they made didn't just help their autistic child. The awareness unexpectedly helped their other kids, too. Their oldest son, who was diagnosed with ADHD, was possibly the most positively affected. What surprised the family most was that autism didn't just change their child; it changed their family. It forced them to become more patient, present, and intentional parents. As hard as this road has been, it has ultimately made his family better.

Paul speaks to parents new to autism who are overwhelmed, exhausted, or quietly struggling in dark moments. His message is honest, practical, and hopeful. While autism is incredibly hard, it doesn't have to steal a family's future.

Joyce's supervisor suggested appealing to baby boomers about social media. Near the end of her sales career, when she was 61, her boss pointed out, "You've got a real knack for helping our clients understand social media." He then asked whether she had ever thought of helping others in her age group understand social media. She had to contemplate that possibility for a while, but she decided to start her own business. Before starting her business as a social media coach, she devoted 17 years to sales, helping businesses grow and succeed. During that time, she discovered her unique ability to explain complex concepts in a way that made sense to people.

It was then that she realized her true calling! Within six months, she launched her business, Boomers' Social Media Tutor, which focuses on tutoring baby boomers (and others!) on social media, with a specialization in LinkedIn.

Her path to becoming a social media coach has come full circle. When she graduated from high school, she planned to follow in her family's footsteps and become a teacher. However, life led her into the world of sales instead.

Now, she is fulfilling that teaching dream by educating business owners and job seekers on navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media.

Angie Weinberger is an inclusive entrepreneur based in Zurich, Switzerland. She combines executive coaching with expertise in global mobility. She is an interculturalist, a certified Master Coach with a background in systemic consulting and the VERMEULEN® method, and a transactional analysis practitioner.

Weinberger also serves as a workshop facilitator, intercultural trainer, guest lecturer, speaker, and consultant. She has coached more than 600 clients. Her company, Global People Transitions, was founded in 2010. As an entrepreneur, she brings strategic thinking, business development, social media, and technology expertise to her work.

To reach this point in her life, she had to understand and overcome post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) later in life. For leaders, it is possible that you have people within your circle of influence who exhibit symptoms similar to Angie's. Leaders must become aware of these symptoms and know how to work with those whose performance is adversely affected.

Weinberger has lived and worked in Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, India, and Australia, spending 30 years in an international environment. As a university guest lecturer, she focuses on global mobility and inclusive leadership.

She also writes and has authored several workbooks, including The Global Rockstar Album – 21 Verses to Find Your Tact as an Inclusive Leader (2023), The Global Mobility Workbook, Third Edition (2019), and The Global Career Workbook (2016). Her working languages are English and German. She speaks French and Spanish at a conversational level, understands Swiss German, and is studying Arabic.