In this episode of the Forefront podcast, Dr. Tiana Rogers discusses strategic impact, data-driven solutions, and work-life integration. Dr. Rogers shares her approach to creating and measuring strategic impact through clarity, alignment, and sustainability, emphasizing the importance of both qualitative and quantitative data. Dr. Rogers also talks about her personal journey towards work-life integration, particularly after a breast cancer diagnosis, advocating for balance and health in professional environments. Lastly, she reflects on her experience with Forefront.

About Dr. Tiana Rogers:
Dr. Tiana Rogers (she/her) is a serial entrepreneur, transformational coach, and applied social impact researcher; PhD–not MD, so she prescribes perspective not prescriptions. Dr. Rogers currently serves as Senior Director of Impact Strategy at the Sorenson Impact Center, located within the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. Her career has centered on helping large- and small-scale public and private entities use data to address and solve difficult social problems. Dr. Rogers is also co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of BLK Haven, an online mental health platform connecting Black people to Black clinicians. Dr. Rogers is deeply passionate about making an impact and empowering underrepresented people in entrepreneurship, mental health, and wellness.

Connect with Dr. Tiana Rogers:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnrogersphd/
• https://blkhaven.com/

Check out Forefront:

• https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/
• LinkedIn: Forefront Page

Connect with host, Tina Parker:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine

Devin McElhenny and Matthew Beckford dive into the nuances of leadership in today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape. They discuss emerging trends such as leveraging technology for learning and development, investing in manager training, and embracing micro-learning approaches. Through engaging conversations and real-life anecdotes, they provide valuable perspectives for leaders seeking to drive positive change and foster inclusive environments in their organizations.

About Matthew Beckford:

Matthew has worked as a consultant, advisor and coach both in house and in consulting across the fields of Talent and Leadership Development, Diversity and Inclusion and Organisational Development.

Coaching, for Matthew is a co-created process, he works with the aim of getting clear on priorities and then accelerating their progress towards their goals. Coaching is all about helping you manage your attention, to be aware of the beliefs and behaviours which distract you, what stories and narratives you have which get in the way of making the progress you want to make with your work and life. Its about exploring the system in which you are operating in and understanding where you have power and where you do not. Coaching is NOT about you getting the 'right' answers from someone else, this process is about you recognising what you do already deeply know and having the courage and support to act in ways that will serve where you want to be in the future. At times this can make the process uncomfortable, difficult and confrontational. It can also make the process fun, insightful and enriching. All of these things can be equally true. Coaching is a process to support you in living up to your potential.

Matthew is an active member of the UK’s Leadership and Talent club and wasfeaturedon a panel hosted by Transcend International on Diversity and Inclusion in Coaching in Aug 2022.

About Devin McElhenny:

Devin started her career as a buyer at J.Crew, channeling her ability to bring order to chaos and her love of self-expression through fashion. Driven by her passion for understanding human behavior, she made a career pivot and got her master’s degree in Applied Psychology at NYU. It was during her time at NYU that a fire was lit within her as she learned about the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Devin became fascinated by how intentionally creating inclusive environments & equitable programs can unlock innovation and drive meaningful change. Devin found her way from fashion to the world of indoor farming, where she discovered the right blend of innovation, sustainability, and community impact. Today, she leads the charge in DEI and Learning & Development at Bowery Farming. Bowery’s mission is to revolutionize the way we grow and distribute food, ensuring that fresh, healthy produce is accessible to all while reducing our environmental footprint. Devin has witnessed the real impact that equitable programs and leadership development can have on a person’s life. Seeing individuals flourish, teams thrive, and organizations reach new heights is what energizes Devin the most.

Connect with Matthew Beckford:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-beckford/

Connect with Devin McElhenny:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-mcelhenny-b3ab5a14/

Check out Forefront:

• https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/
• LinkedIn: Forefront Page

Connect with host, Tina Parker:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine

Eliana García and Roman Zakovsky share their personal and professional journeys, experiences in the Forefront coaching program, and future aspirations. The conversation highlights the transformative impact of coaching, the supportive community of Forefront, and the exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth in the coaching industry.

About Eliana García:

Eliana is an executive and patients coach with an extensive background in finance. She became a coach after surviving leukemia (at the age of 31) when her main motivation pivoted towards helping people reach their goals in the personal field and corporate world. Among her interests are performance, team dynamics, well-being, and career and personal development.

She is from Vigo, a coastal city at the north of Spain. She is 42 years old. She is married to Diego and has two sisters. She got a bone-marrow transplant from her youngest sister in 2012 and she has a chronic condition of graft-versus-host disease. Last February 2023, she celebrated her 7th anniversary since she successfully went back to work, after a 4-year leave. She currently combines her job responsibilities with her growing coaching activity and projects, her weekly treatments and her passion for her friends and family.

About Roman Zakovsky:

Roman Zakovsky is a trained lawyer and started his career within Allen & Overy Prague in the ICM/Banking practice. Later on, he moved to London to start working for a Czech company LASVIT which has 10 offices around the globe. As all of the international offices are focused on sales of the projects his daily bread and butter was approaching potential clients, improving the relationships with the current ones. After seven years in London he became Managing Director of that office, and went on secondments in Dubai and Singapore along the way.

Now, he is back in Prague and joined a small business of his mum's (she is Internationally recognised Coach with more than 20 years experience). For the past two years he has been working mainly with international law firms and other high-end consultancy firms such as Deloitte, doing workshops, one-to-one coaching sessions and consulting on business development matters.

Connect with Eliana García:

• https://soulreconnect.org/en/home/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliana-garc%C3%ADa-alonso-lamberti/

Connect with Roman Zakovsky:

• https://vdstraining.com/en/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanzakovsky/

Check out Forefront:

• https://www.forefrontby100coaches.com/
• LinkedIn: Forefront Page

Connect with host, Jesse Janelle:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesjanelle/