Careers & Professional Growth

I discuss and reflect on the year-end rush, from holiday stress to business deadlines, while sharing my personal process for using quiet time, goal-setting, and habit change to reconnect with my zone of genius. I also highlight how embracing failure and staying intentional can create momentum going into the new year. I also discuss the […]

Cara Gray is a Third Act Consultant who specializes in partnering with uniquely successful executives, professionals, and business owners to intentionally design and implement the next major phase of their lives. Her holistic consulting approach focuses on key areas, including purpose, identity, community, relationships, spiritual life, mental health, and physical well-being. The culmination of her

I discuss the importance of planning and scheduling personal and professional events to avoid stress and ensure predictability. I emphasize the value of advanced planning for vacations, traditions, and business events, citing examples like my annual networking event and family traditions. I also highlight the significance of balancing planned activities with spontaneous ones, sharing a

I discuss the impact of staying principled, drawing from my experience as an attorney. I reflect on how holding firmly to one’s principles can sometimes lead to emotional, mental, or financial strain. I emphasize finding balance between conviction and practicality, recognizing when to stand firm and when to step back. I also share how my

I celebrate the LBM podcast’s achievement of being in the top 3% of all podcasts with 108,000 podcasts, following 3.9 million. I aim to reach the top 1% by year-end. I discuss the importance of perspective in dealing with problems, sharing a personal anecdote about my wife’s advice on problem-solving. I emphasize the need for

Vijay Rao is the co-CIO for a Chicago-based family office.  He provides strategic and financial advisory services to the company, which include capital formation and strategic partnerships.  He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and a BA from the University of Iowa. Why This Episode Matters  This episode is

I share my vision for Fornaro Law, aiming to serve high-growth clients with an Outside General Counsel model. I emphasize the importance of patience in achieving goals, citing my strategic networking with family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals. I also mention Vijay Rao, a key collaborator, and the benefits of delegation and visioning. Connect

Alefiyah is an Energy Intuitive and Transformation Coach who serves heart-centered visionaries and entrepreneurs looking to expedite or stabilize their impact.  Her work bridges the worlds of emotional healing, energetic intelligence, and embodied awareness – helping people move from energy alignment and not just effort. She has also practiced as a psychotherapist for 20+ years

I discuss the concept of a “Light Bulb Moment” and its impact on personal and professional growth. I emphasize the circular relationship between Light Bulb Moments and energy, suggesting that insights lead to energy, which in turn fosters more insights. I advise listeners to engage with books, podcasts, and conversations related to their Light Bulb

I discuss the success of the LBM podcast, noting a record 5,200 downloads from August 25 to 28 and positive reviews on Apple and Spotify. I emphasize the importance of traditions, sharing personal anecdotes about family and cultural traditions. I plan to incorporate problem-solving discussions in future episodes. Connect with me: Website: https://www.fornarolaw.com/Podcast Website: https://lbmpodcast.com/“X”: