Beth Benatti Kennedy brings more than twenty-five years of experience to her work as a leadership and executive coach, resiliency-training expert, and speaker. Her Benatti Resiliency Model® has helped thousands of people develop the resilience to adapt to changing career circumstances, take responsibility for their career and personal growth, and remain productive, engaged, and committed to their organization’s success.

Beth has a diverse client portfolio including individuals, small businesses, and major corporations such as Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, The Gillette Company, Nautilus Biotechnology, and Amtrak. She guides leaders in developing resilience habits that support peak performance, maximize their professional and personal impact, and positively influence the people they work with while building their leadership brand.

Her training programs equip employees with tools to stay resilient, navigate organizational change, manage transitions, and continue to be productive and engaged. Clients consistently credit her dynamic training design and facilitation for measurable results and successes.

As a speaker at conferences, seminars, and symposiums, Beth has presented the Benatti Resiliency Model® around the world, including at TEDxNortheasternU. Her interactive style and infectious enthusiasm engage audiences and inspire them to take action to recharge their careers. Because of her expertise in resilience and burnout, she has been quoted in numerous articles, interviewed on podcasts, and contributed to a variety of publications.

Beth is the author of Career ReCharge: Five Strategies to Boost Resilience and Beat Burnout, continuing her mission to help individuals re-energize their careers and lives. She is also the co-author of the best-selling ReThink Resilience: 99 Ways to ReCharge Your Career and Life, with Karthik Venkatakrishnan, PhD, FCP, and Songmao (Ben) Zheng, PhD.

Beth is designated as a qualified board candidate by Corporate Directors International and serves as a board member of PathWise, a multi-faceted career management company. She is a certified Executive and Leadership Development Coach, a 360Reach Analyst, and certified in the Leadership Circle Profile. She is also qualified to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® instrument, TypeCoach resources, and the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument.

Beth holds a BS from Bethany College, an MS in Human Resource Counseling from Northeastern University, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of Massachusetts Boston.

On this episode, expert Christine Wzorek joins us for an in-depth conversation about amplifying impact in business leadership, advancing equity on governing boards, and empowering women and diverse professionals in the workplace. Christine, founder of White Label Advisors and Chair of ACG Utah’s Women’s Professional Network, shares practical strategies and tools for increasing influence at the highest levels, overcoming barriers to representation and funding, and navigating rapid changes in the business landscape—including talent migration and AI. We also explore Utah’s most supportive business networks, and discuss how everyone—regardless of gender—can benefit from a more inclusive and collaborative professional community. Whether you’re a student, emerging leader, or established executive, this episode delivers insights and inspiration for building a thriving, future-ready career.

In this episode of the Business Impact Lab Podcast, host Angela Jackson sits down with Holly Oldham — a freelance writer, author, environmentalist, and proud LGBTQ+ entrepreneur from Hobe Sound, Florida. Holly shares her remarkable journey from selling Blow Pops in middle school to building PRMF Luxury Cleaning, a six-figure, eco-conscious business run entirely part-time.

Through candid storytelling, Holly opens up about overcoming a toxic marriage, navigating financial setbacks, and reinventing herself as a solopreneur with a signature service and a powerful mantra: Pause, Reflect, Move Forward. Tune in to hear how Holly built trust with clients, raised her rates with confidence, and turned personal adversity into entrepreneurial impact.

In this episode of the Impact Business Lab Podcast, Dr. Angela Jackson sits down with Dr. Lahana Vigliano, CEO and founder of Nuvitru Wellness, to explore how functional health can transform the way we can lead and thrive in business. From stress-induced health crashes to harnessing your energy, Dr. Vigliano shares science-backed strategies that help professionals protect their energy, prevent burnout, and redefine self-care. We dive into the connection between personal wellness and organizational success, and how leaders can foster environments that support holistic growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or emerging leader, this conversation will inspire you to view health as your greatest asset in creating lasting impact.

Dr. Lahana Vigliano is the CEO and founder of Nuvitru, a leading concierge functional wellness practice. As a doctor of clinical nutrition, Dr. Vigliano specializes in women’s health, gut function, and metabolic optimization. At Nuvitru, she combines functional medicine lab testing with personalized care to uncover each patient’s unique health profile, aiming to enhance both well-bringing and longevity. Through a holistic, science-driven approach, Dr. Vigliano empowers her clients to achieve optimal health and balance.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Twanda Young about encouraging women to invest in themselves to strengthen their leadership acumen.

Retired Brigadier General Twanda Young is a widely recognized leader, coach, author, and speaker. A decorated veteran with over three decades of service focused in human resources. Twanda aims to empower others through leadership development, conflict management, and career coaching. As a sought-after speaker, she inspires audiences at prestigious institutions and leadership conferences, including the Leadership Experience Tour. She founded LT3 Leads to guide inspiring leaders. A graduate-level professor, her dedication extends to education with a focus on leadership excellence. Her extensive list of military honors highlights the Distinguished Service Medal. Outside of her military and professional achievements, Twanda’s impact has been recognized through the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and the incorporation of her autobiography into the Library of Congress collection, cementing her legacy as a trailblazer in leadership and empowerment.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Ali Cox about lessons in leadership.

Ali Cox is an agriculture and food ingredient marketing visionary and founder of Noble West, an award-winning marketing consultancy that specializes in the entire agricultural ecosystem. From fresh produce and nuts to dairy and ag Tech, Noble West works in all aspects of agriculture. As a fifth generation farmer, Cox returned home to California’s Central Valley in 2007 with the singular goal of making world-class marketing services available to the abundance of farmers and growers in the area. A fierce advocate for farmers, Ali’s blend of a deep personal connection to the land and business acumen has made her a highly sought after strategist by her clients. With an eye on the future of farming and the climate crisis, Cox regularly consults with her clients on upcycling, regenerative water use, and hydroponic & organic farming practices. Cox was a walk-on rower at the University of San Diego and went on to win a Silver Medal in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. A Turlock native, she is a graduate of Turlock Senior High School and University of San Diego where she majored in Communications and minored in business. She happily purchased her childhood home where she resides with husband Tony and their two sons.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld about the Impact of AI in the workplace.

Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld is a seasoned HR leader with over 25+ years of experience across fast-growing startups and established corporations. As the founder and CEO of Retain she and her incredible team have helped founders scale their businesses while building a solid and compliant HR foundation for them. Concurrently, Lisa-Maree is the co-founder and COO of Eleven (getelevenapp.com), where she has played a pivotal role in scaling innovative solutions to get their communication platform into the hands of leaders- empowering them to up level their communications with their teams.

Before launching Eleven and Retain, Lisa was the VP of People at Expa, where she spearheaded HR and recruiting for a portfolio of 20+ startups, helping them scale with strong people-first cultures. Her career also includes leadership positions at Lyft, NinthDecimal, and Aria Systems, as well as positions within PG&E and Blue Shield of California.

Lisa is deeply passionate about helping startups navigate the exhilarating (and sometimes chaotic!) journey of building high-performing teams. Whether it's crafting scalable HR strategies, providing executive coaching, or guiding founders through the ups and downs of growth, she brings a rare combination of hands-on expertise and empathy to her work.

Outside of work, Lisa is a proud mom of four and a big fan of live music, often found at concerts whenever she can carve out a moment of downtime. Currently she is trying different strategies to talk her husband into getting another puppy (so far unsuccessful but she believes only temporarily). She brings the same energy, creativity, and drive from her personal life to everything she does professionally, making her an advocate for finding balance and joy amidst the hustle.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Alina Khoo about her business journey to owning a successful dancewear company.

Alina Khoo, the visionary founder of AK Dancewear, was born in Penang, Malaysia. Her journey into ballet began at the age of 9, initially as a form of therapy to correct a congenital posture condition known as kyphosis. When traditional physical therapy proved ineffective, ballet became a transformative experience for her. She trained under the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus with esteemed instructors Oh Eng Sim, Grace Chew, and Sharon Tan.