Andy Cahill is a Leadership Development Consultant and an Associate Partner at KONU, an international boutique consultancy for leadership development and change management. As a transformative coach, he works with purpose-driven leaders and entrepreneurs to help them make a positive difference in the world. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed science-fiction novel Gradient and the host of The Wonder Dome podcast.

We are constantly faced with life's complexities, and without the proper tools, navigating through all the difficulties can be challenging and may even lead to despair. One way to overcome this is by letting go of things that no longer serve a purpose in our lives.

Andy Cahill, a seasoned consultant in leadership development, advocates for incorporating mindful practices to enhance conscious living. To achieve this, Andy recommends heightening your awareness of your immediate environment and taking the time to make well-informed decisions. He further emphasizes the importance of taking control of your life by carving out time for rest and slowing down, as this can play a pivotal role in facilitating effective adaptation to changes in your professional or personal life.

In this episode of the Pillar6 Podcast, Roman Polnar interviews Andy Cahill, a Leadership Development Consultant and an Associate Partner at KONU, about strategies for managing life's complexities. They also discuss the need for conscious living, how to embrace change, and tips for slowing down.

• Pillar6 Advisors
• Roman M. Polnar on LinkedIn
• KONU 
• Andy Cahill on LinkedIn
• Gradient by Anders Cahill 
• Adaptive Leadership Network
• Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization (Leadership for the Common Good) by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey
• The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber and David Wengrow
• The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell
• The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

Michael Koehler is the Founder and CEO of KONU, an international boutique consultancy for leadership development and change management. Michael also teaches leadership as an Adjunct Lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education and hosts the On The Balcony podcast, where he inspires change agents, executives, and others passionate about personal development.

According to studies, most people love change if it is in their favor. In organizations, people may be reluctant to change due to ineffective leadership or the fear of loss. 

It's essential for the company's visionary leader to implement strategies that inspire teams to embrace change. Employees may fear losing control, their status, or their sense of connection with others. Engaging and communicating effectively with your team encourages positive change. Identify all potential losses that may occur and help them overcome their fears.

In this episode of the Pillar6 Podcast, Roman Polnar interviews Michael Koehler, the Founder and CEO of KONU, about change management strategies. They also discuss Michael's adaptive leadership framework, the difference between authority and leadership, and tips for overcoming loss.

• Pillar6 Advisors
• Roman M. Polnar on LinkedIn
• KONU
• Michael Koehler on LinkedIn
• Adaptive Leadership Network
• The Wexner Foundation
• On The Balcony podcast
• Leadership Without Easy Answers by Ronald A. Heifetz
• Out of the Shadows: Reimagining Gay Men's Lives by Walt Odets

Laura Renner is the Founder and Managing Director of Freedom Makers, a virtual assistant agency supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs with admin support. Freedom Makers pairs companies with qualified, versatile, and experienced military spouses. Laura, a former Public Affairs Officer for the US Air Force, is passionate about connecting talented military spouses with motivated small business owners. As a small business owner, she understands the stress associated with running a business and the challenge of being a military spouse struggling to build a career when assignments can change at a moment’s notice.

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, lifestyle businesses have increased in popularity. As a result of global lockdowns, remote work is becoming normalized — allowing people the flexibility to work from anywhere. Military spouses who often forego career opportunities due to the unpredictability of active duty assignments and transfers have benefited from the accessibility to remote positions. Are military spouses the answer for small business owners looking to outsource specialized work?

Finding the ideal virtual assistant is a challenge for many business owners. Confidentiality, trust, and discipline are key skills required when hiring an assistant, but finding the right person can be an arduous task. According to Laura Renner, the environment that military families live in helps them to stay organized, making them an asset for entrepreneurs.

In this episode of the Pillar6 Podcast, Roman Polnar interviews Laura Renner, the Founder and Managing Director of Freedom Makers, to discuss how utilizing military spouses as virtual assistants can help build your lifestyle business. Laura shares why military spouses are ideal candidates for virtual assistant roles, what criteria to consider when hiring an assistant, and why lifestyle businesses utilize virtual assistants.

• Roman M. Polnar on LinkedIn
• Pillar6 Advisors
• Laura Renner on LinkedIn
• Freedom Makers
• Patricia De Fonte on LinkedIn
• "Estate Planning with Patricia De Fonte" on the Pillar6 Podcast
• Fiverr
• Upwork
• Michael Hyatt on LinkedIn
• Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
• Korea's Place in the Sun: A Modern History by Bruce Cumings
• Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
• Books by Andre Dubus