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Episodes

Monday Mar 13, 2023

Discovering Your Best Self and Building a Successful Startup (With Chris Ritchie)

Monday Mar 13, 2023

In this episode, we interview Chris Ritchie, who talks about his personal growth journey and how he helps early-stage tech startups retain top talent. Chris also shares some of the big shifts he went through in his career, from leaving corporate America to working in startups. He emphasizes the importance of being the best version of oneself and balancing progress with conserving wisdom from the past.

Chris also gives insights on how to build an early-stage sales team, focusing on being intentional and consistent in efforts to help the team. Lastly, he shares his view of success, which is less focused on making more money or responsibility novelty, and more on being true to oneself and focusing on quality inputs.

Tune into this episode with us to hear about:

How personal growth is a journey and a continuous effort to be the best version of oneself
Tips on building an early-stage sales team and how to be intentional and consistent in efforts to help the team
Why leaders must be thoughtful, intentional, and not rush into action to be safe and trusted
How success is less about making more money or responsibility novelty and more about being true to oneself and focusing on quality inputs
And so much more! 

About Our Guest: Chris Ritchie is a Managing Partner at Integrity Power Search, a retained search firm serving early stage VC/PE backed technology companies.

Prior to joining IPS in January, Chris spent the last six years in executive positions at two venture backed startups, Olive and Finite State.

His roles have included ownership over marketing, legal, finance/accounting, talent and sales, helping scale Olive (Unicorn healthcare automation company) from 30 to 200+ employees (500+ today) and Finite State (IoT Cyber Security) from 12 to 80+ employees during his tenures.

Chris has a bachelor’s degree from Miami University with a focus in Finance.

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Monday Mar 06, 2023

Breaking the Chains of Insecurity: A CFO’s Leadership Journey (With Owen Wyss)

Monday Mar 06, 2023

In this podcast, we discuss how insecurities can unconsciously shape our lives and how assimilating into a new team is crucial for leaders. We also explore how leadership extends beyond work and involves avoiding projecting personal expectations onto others.

Tune into this episode with us to hear about:
How insecurity unconsciously shapes our lives and ways in which we can lean into the discomfort of the unknown
Becoming the contributor you desire to be in your work
The importance of focusing on improving what is within one's control instead of external factors
How leadership extends beyond work and how we can avoid avoiding projecting personal expectations onto others
Ways in which we can use our parenting challenges to grow as leaders, build more self-awareness, and positively impact all areas of our lives
And so much more! 

About Our Guest: Owen Wyss is CFO for Thompson Concrete and Complete General. He is a vital part of the team's efforts to make their 2030 vision a reality. Owen's experience has been gained in the construction industry, a sector he loves, marrying his business expertise with his upbringing on farms in rural north central Ohio. During his previous role, he was responsible for all aspects of finance and accounting, risk management, legal, HR, IT, and safety.

Owen's most memorable project is Gravity I in downtown Columbus, Ohio, which symbolizes the area's revitalization. He loves the people of Central Ohio, their friendly and welcoming nature, and their commitment to their sports teams. Owen enjoys serving others in his role, providing the tools and information they need to be effective and efficient. He believes that presenting potential solutions alongside problems is good advice and loves to give his opinion. In his spare time, Owen has a passion for cars and owns three, along with enjoying bourbon, shooting sporting clays, golfing, fishing, and watching Bengals or Michigan football games.

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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023

FREEDOM: The Long Game Obstacle

Tuesday Feb 28, 2023

Unleash your infinite game potential with our new course Figure That Game Out. Discover how to tackle life and leadership from a long-term perspective and unlock your full potential. Learn 9 key skills and lessons that will help you think more strategically, plan for the future, and stay focused on your goals. Master the infinite game and transform your insecurities into opportunities for success for you and those around you.
#InfiniteGame #LifeAndLeadership #StrategicThinking #LongTermPlanning #GoalFocused #SuccessMindset

Monday Feb 27, 2023

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Managing Your Stress (With Ryan Prestel)

Monday Feb 27, 2023

In this podcast, we interview Ryan Prestel, a professional in the energy marketing industry who is passionate about building relationships and making a difference. Ryan discusses his focus on consistency and the challenges he faces in figuring out his next professional chapter.

Tune in to learn about the importance of building relationships, being present, and being vulnerable. This conversation will help you gain insights into managing stress and anxiety, including the need to eliminate unnecessary distractions and find a balance between staying informed and not becoming overwhelmed by negativity.

Tune into this episode with us to hear about:

Why focusing on consistency can lead to great outcomes.
How to embrace vulnerability and authenticity to inspire creativity and empathy
Tips on believing in yourself and not being afraid to speak your thoughts and opinions professionally.
How to manage stress and anxiety (eliminating unnecessary distractions)
And so much more! 

About Our Guest: Ryan Prestel is a lifelong entrepreneur who loves to work in the trenches with teams of smart people to find innovative solutions to complex problems. As the CEO of JadeTrack, he built the clean tech company from the early concept to scale before merging with Columbus-based IGS Energy at the end of 2020.

Ryan developed a passion for sustainability, energy, and smart buildings while at Scotts Miracle Gro (NYSE: SMG), where he was on the core team responsible for developing the first corporate sustainability plan back in 2010.

In addition to his passion for developing sustainable technology, Ryan has a proven track record of leading sales, marketing, and product teams from concept through acquisition and integration. Currently consulting, Ryan provides a growth catalyst through the orchestration of sales, marketing, and product.
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Ready for more? Head over to https://www.sightshift.com/ for more learning and growth.

Monday Feb 27, 2023

SightShift with Chris McAlister

Episodes

Discovering Your Best Self and Building a Successful Startup (With Chris Ritchie)

Breaking the Chains of Insecurity: A CFO’s Leadership Journey (With Owen Wyss)

FREEDOM: The Long Game Obstacle

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Managing Your Stress (With Ryan Prestel)

PERSONA: Do NPCs Matter?

FRIENDS: The Hidden Help You Need

GAME OVER: Game Losing Flaws

INNOVATION: Getting it Right