Bert Allen possesses a valuable combination of Private Equity and public company executive experience. CEO’s and their leadership teams, across a broad range of industry sectors, value Bert as acoach and trusted confidante. Bert has a demonstrated passion for coaching clients to drive business results by maximizing individual performance and team effectiveness. In a forward-looking manner,

Bert gains the trust of his clients for their immediate and long-term success. He engages clients by asking penetrating questions to unlock more of their potential. They gain broader perspectives and insights, developing solutions for success through his interactive approach.

As a result of his coaching, his executive clients improved their skill in the following areas: holding others accountable; communicating effectively to key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, private equity sponsors, senior leadership, peers or team members; and building productive work relationships across the enterprise.

Additionally, Bert facilitates client team meetings to improve group effectiveness and to assist senior leaders in formulating the business plans for their organizations.

Join us as we jump in and get Bert’s perspective on what his work can show us how to be more . . . Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!

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Today, we're thrilled to have the esteemed Dawn Kristy joining us. Dawn is a seasoned expert in the field, with a wealth of experience in emerging risks and cybersecurity.

Dawn is also a seasoned expert on emerging risks, having experienced pollution, product liability, and professional liability risks.

As a new lawyer, Dawn entered the insurance world at Cigna’s Environmental Pollution Unit in Philadelphia, then worked abroad for 12 years in a solicitor’s firm and at global reinsurers Cologne Re and Zurich Re on all liability insurance lines.

Back in the States, she worked on cyber risks and complex claims at insurance broker Aon and a startup cyber insurance broker.

For the past 12 years, Dawn has focused on writing and training organizations on cyber risks, insurance, and security.

As her publisher, Dawn and I worked together on her first book, 33 Ways Not To Screw Up Cybersecurity, a guide for business leaders and their teams to effectively address cyber threats.

Dawn’s mission is to help businesses take informed action based on increased risk awareness.

Dawn believes that if we can empower organizations with knowledge about emerging risks, they can move forward with confidence and clarity. Increased awareness and action help drive sustainable growth and ROI while improving safety and security.

Since the launch of generative AI and “the age of AI,” she has focused on her passions: research and writing.

In Q4 of this year, Dawn is also working on creating a course and her second book. Stay Tuned!

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Mike Dexter, a native of Detroit, Michigan, has lived a life dedicated to serving others. As the founder and former senior pastor of Love of Christ Christian Center, Mike has used his life experiences to deliver God's word and help restore marriages and heal families.

Mike's journey began in the streets of Detroit, where he and his brother Billy navigated through challenges like gangs and drugs. Despite the difficulties, Mike found his calling early on. At just 14 years old, he started a Bible study for younger kids in his neighborhood, using cookies and milk as an incentive to get them interested.

This early experience shaped Mike's future. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in communications from Eastern Michigan University and became deeply involved in community and civic organizations. Most notably, Mike serves as the deputy chief in the Detroit Police Chaplain Corps, providing leadership to over 90 chaplains who serve more than 2,500 police officers.

Mike's commitment to serving extends beyond his formal roles. He founded a chapter of Authentic Manhood in Metro Detroit, holding meetings at 6 a.m. on Saturdays. Despite the early hour, men flock to these meetings, eager for the information and guidance Mike provides. He likens these dedicated attendees to "God's special forces."

Throughout his life, Mike has focused on breaking cycles of poverty and violence in his family and community. He and his brother Billy made a conscious decision to end generational curses that had plagued their family for years.

Mike's experiences and insights have led him to write a book titled "Created for Purpose, Understanding Your Life's Assignment." The book explores how God shapes individuals for a specific purpose and helps readers discover their own life assignments. Mike believes that true fulfillment comes not from success as defined by society, but from living out one's purpose.

In Mike's words, "Your occupation is what you get paid for, your vocation is what you're made for." He encourages people to find the sweet spot where they get paid for what they're made for, emphasizing that when you find your fulfillment, external measures of success become less important.

Mike's story is a testament to the power of purpose, faith, and community service. His book promises to guide readers on their own journey of self-discovery and purposeful living, drawing from the rich well of Mike's experiences in Detroit, his ministry, and his work with law enforcement and community organizations.

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