With almost 20 years of working with families as the executive director of the Loyola University Chicago Family Business Center and in his private consulting practice, there’s not much that Andrew Keyt hasn’t come across. But it is his personal journey of overcoming challenges as a next-generation business leader that makes his perspective so unique.

In this episode Francesco and Andrew discuss many of the unspoken issues that exist within family business relationships, such as the importance of vulnerability, the need to address mental health issues and how generations can learn valuable lessons from one another.

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Like so many of my guests, Don Phin has led an extraordinary life. Growing up in the Bronx, his journey has taken him from being a former trial lawyer to starting a HR company to now coaching CEOs. Don has gone on to use the lessons he learnt in the courtroom and specifically draws on his experience of how different versions of the ‘truth’ can cause a breakdown in communication. As a recently trained Veritage coach, Don works with a preventative approach and believes that listening and encouragement are critical to engaging the next generation and to building healthy lasting relationships.

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BJ (Brian) Radomski, is executive coach and facilitator, who takes a holistic approach to coaching, by combining science and psychology with personal experience and real-life scenarios.

In this episode of Safe Space, BJ shares insights he gained from his extensive career and experience in a multitude of organizations, and explains why the key to successful leadership is grounded in open and transparent communication.

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In this conversation, I speak with Armen Alajian, the owner of ARTO, Southern California's artisanal brick and tile manufacturer. Armen and his brother Vod took over the business after their father Arto died in 2014, and in this moving conversation Armen shares how he navigated the emotional and practical difficulties he faced. If you are interested in learning more about how to create a healthy family culture and why investing in the people in the business is the key to success, then this episode is for you.

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Despite the recent progress in gender equality, many women still face obstacles in securing senior leadership positions within their family business. In this episode, Family Business owner, Eva Fischer emphasizes the importance of belief in oneself and urges women to avoid falling into the trap of emulating their male counterparts. Eva's insights and experiences offer valuable perspectives and strategies for women entrepreneurs in family businesses on how to cultivate personal fulfillment.

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It was 1986 and Jonathan Goldhill had just witnessed the closure of his family’s company, which was also the country’s largest men’s suit manufacturer. Not wanting other entrepreneurs and family businesses to follow the same fate, Jonathan decided to use his experience to help families navigate a smooth transition. In this intimate conversation, Jonathan shares why our early childhood experiences can shape our adult lives, and how through the discovery of emotional safety, we can all find our true meaning and purpose.

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The role that advisors play in helping family businesses to fulfill their goals cannot be underestimated and is why my guest this week is Heather Falcone. A second-generation family business member and CEO of Thermal Vac Technology, Heather has more than 20 years of experience, centered in business concepts and is passionate about helping companies and individuals be outspokenly different. Together Francesco and Heather discuss the components of a successful relationship between the family and advisor and discuss how advisors can serve as a valuable bridge between the founder and the next generation.

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Working with family enterprises and business owners, Chris Yonker helps them navigate the intricate and unique aspects of both being related and owning a business. Combining his own personal experience and professional work with entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, and celebrities, Chris has created a process inspired by eastern philosophy to preserve continuity.

In this episode, Chris offers his advice for both next-gen and senior-gen family business leaders on how to create a safe space to effectively communicate with one another. He also discusses the impact of childhood trauma and why progress is never linear, highlighting that it begins with an internal evaluation of who we really are, why we are here and what we want to do in the world.

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