In this episode, Janet Carlson—CEO and Creative Director of 1.11 Group—takes us on a journey through three decades of fearless entrepreneurship. From learning negotiation skills at just 9 years old to building the first pharmaceutical website without any prior experience, Janet’s story is a testament to grit, innovation, and the power of reinvention.

She opens up about losing 98% of her business after 9/11 and rebuilding with the help of an SBA loan, creating groundbreaking programs for healthcare professionals, and transforming pharma brand planning with AI. Along the way, Janet shares how she’s balanced business and family, including the decision to adopt a third child during COVID, and how running, reading, and boxing fuel her creativity and strength. With unwavering support from her father and husband, and the guidance of the Entrepreneurs Organization, Janet reminds us that when things get tough, there’s always a way forward—if you’re willing to pivot, ask for help, and keep going.

Please visit www.internationalfacilitatorsorganization.com to learn more about Mo Fathelbab and International Facilitators Organization (IFO), a leading provider of facilitators and related group facilitation services, providing training, certification, marketing services, education, and community for peer group facilitators at all stages of their career.

Andro Donovan shares her remarkable path from motivating disadvantaged youth in London to transforming organizational cultures worldwide. Her passionate approach to helping leaders find their true essence rather than chasing external symbols of success creates a compelling framework for anyone feeling stuck or unfulfilled despite outward achievements.

The conversation reveals powerful concepts like distinguishing between "form" (material success) and "essence" (deeper meaning), the life-changing practice of intentional visioning, and the transformative power of creating "forums" where leaders can safely explore their deepest challenges. Particularly fascinating is Donovan's description of how many professionals unconsciously "clock out of their soul" upon entering work environments that fail to embrace their full humanity and creativity.

Through personal stories and client examples, Donovan demonstrates how asking deeper questions—Who am I around when I'm happy? What lights me up? What do I want to be remembered for?—can fundamentally redirect our lives toward greater fulfillment. Her insights on moving from "head space" (analytical, problem-solving) to "heart space" (empathetic, vulnerable) offer practical wisdom for leaders seeking more meaningful connections with colleagues, family, and themselves.

Whether you're questioning your career direction, struggling with work-life alignment, or simply feeling there must be more to success than what you've achieved, this episode provides both comforting validation and actionable pathways forward. Listen now to discover how you might finally answer the question that haunts so many successful people: "What truly matters?"

Please visit www.internationalfacilitatorsorganization.com to learn more about Mo Fathelbab and International Facilitators Organization (IFO), a leading provider of facilitators and related group facilitation services, providing training, certification, marketing services, education, and community for peer group facilitators at all stages of their career.

In this episode, entrepreneur and founder Chuck Hall takes us on a powerful journey—starting with his earliest days mowing lawns and delivering newspapers, to building a national construction company that now operates across 14 states and specializes in senior living facilities.

After rising through the ranks at top construction firms, Chuck's trajectory took a dramatic turn when he was fired in 1998. But instead of spiraling, he saw an opening—leveraging grit, creativity, and a well-timed opportunity with Enron to launch Charles Hall Construction. With a foundation rooted in four guiding values—live to learn, be a friend, walk the talk, and finish strong—Chuck grew his company through economic downturns, a global pandemic, and beyond.

He shares how he eventually transitioned from working in the business to working on the business, now spending 70% of his time coaching and developing his team. A long-time believer in peer groups and entrepreneurial forums, Chuck reflects on 28 years of learning and growth through candid conversations with other business leaders.

You’ll hear about the full-circle moment when his parents got to witness his success, and the one piece of wisdom he hopes every leader remembers: “Be curious.” Because curiosity unlocks information, removes assumptions, and ultimately leads to better outcomes.

This is a story about resilience, reinvention, and the power of relationships to shape our path forward.

Please visit www.internationalfacilitatorsorganization.com to learn more about Mo Fathelbab and International Facilitators Organization (IFO), a leading provider of facilitators and related group facilitation services, providing training, certification, marketing services, education, and community for peer group facilitators at all stages of their career.