Eric Czerlonka is CEO and Managing Director of Czerlonka Event Design and Management - an organization known for planning luxury events and excuting unique travel experiences in places like Marrakesh, Buenos Aires and Rwanda. They also customize domestic excursions in the US to fit the personalities of their flourishing client base. To say Czerlonk…

Jackie Bruno was a self proclaimed 'awkward kid' - very tall, curly hair and bit of a 'nerd'... But that didn't stop her from winning Miss Teen Massachusetts in 2003, or placing in the top ten at Miss Massachusetts USA in 2008 Sanwiched in between the two pagents, Jackie graduated from Boston University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism Post gr…

Clint Hatton was raised in a lower middle class family in southern California He had a fun childhood Clint had lots of friends, played sports and loved his pool! And then his Dad moved in with another woman... That's when his Mom began to drink -- she soon became suicidal... At 12 years old, Clint tried his best to care for his Mom, but he wasn't e…

Roughly six years ago - at the age of 40 - Candice Burroughs chose to take up long distance running And over the next couple of years, the Mom of three from Rhode Island, decided to tackle the six World Majors She compeled Chicago, Boston, New York and London between the fall of 2021 and the spring of 2023 Between majors, Candice ran the Marine Cor…

Tom Kosnik; President of Visus Group Tom and I had a fun conversation about what it really takes to be a great leader And it starts with looking in the mirror...with Understanding oneself... But is that even possible??? After all, aren't we all jaded by our experiences, perceptions and filters? Yes...right??? So if we don't fully know and see ourse…

Question: What should you do if you are a paralegal with chronic neck pain that can't sleep at night? Answer: Quit your job and become an inventor! __________________________________________________________________________________ Think I'm joking??? I'm NOT! That's exactly what Alizah Josette did! __________________________________________________…

Thank you to Donn Young for sharing his story of recovery. This is the second of three conversations with Donn Young. Our first podcast revolved around key life events that influenced his addictive behavior. In this episode Donn talked with me about the lure of isolation, the power of connection and the importance of being grateful. Listen on... Ap…

Donn Young did not start drinking until his Junior year in High School - he was late to the game by many standards... Up until that point in his life, Donn was a quiet, introverted kid He avoided the spotlight and didn't have a lot of friends Although most of the girls liked him; the boys did not... Donn didn't fit in...until he discovered alcohol.…

Mark Nussbaum was one of the founders of Signature Consultants, served as its COO for 20 years and most recently served as the Chief Administrative Officer of Dexian. Currently, Mark serves as a Strategic Advisor. One part visionary, one part anthropologist, one part lawyer, Mark manages to stay a step ahead — in business, strategy, IT staffing, yo…

Jay Trivedi, CEO of Uphams Community Care, was a latch key kid raised in Medford, MA by parents that emigrated from India in 1973 with only $8 to their name. His Mom and Dad were highly educated, but their degrees from India didn't quite translate when they came to the US. Nevertheless, his dad was able to build a career in Psychiatry, while his Mo…

Welcome to Cut Through the Noise, bringing you the truth behind the headlines in business and current events, Hosted by Dave Turano 'When I got out of college, the job market was horrendous and I didn't know what I wanted to do. For a year, I applied to every job on the planet and saved up a stack of rejection letters from all off them' So what did…

Andrea Petrone is a Human Performance & Leadership Advisor for Executives & their teams. He is also an International Speaker and Host of 'The World Class Leaders Show,' which can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. In 2019, after 35 years as a leader in the Oil & Gas industry, Andrea decided to launch his own consulting practice t…

Like many children born into military families, Renee Viens moved a lot when she was a child. After her parents divorced when she was thirteen, Renee stepped up to help her Mom. If something needed to get done - she figured it out. 'I was a little Mom' Renee became an adult an early age; taking on housekeeping duties, meal prep and caring for her y…

Welcome to Cut Through the Noise, bringing you the truth behind the headlines in business and current events, Hosted by Dave Turano. Not many people have the courage to walk away from the security of a great job, especially when they love what they do. But that's s exactly what Liam Martin did. After fifteen years in broadcast television; the last …

Long time friend & fellow Stonehill College grad, Scott Dussault, joined me this week to talk start-ups, technology, people, communication and phony phone calls! Scott has more than two decades of operational and financial leadership experience, and a track record of success in both public and private technology companies. Scott kicked off his care…

Anyone remember the 'The Island of Misfit Toys' from the animated Christmas special, 'Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer'? It was a place that an unwanted toy was sent if a child didn't want to play with it... 'Charlie' in the box, the spotted elephant, and the water pistol that shot jelly were just three of many toys that were relegated to the island.…

Someone forgot to teach Carolyn Rivera how to doubt herself... She was born to believe! Raised in Queens by a single Mom, Carolyn never bought into the story that girls couldn't compete with boys, which is why she decided to tryout for the boys gymnastics team at Forest Hills High School when she was 15. 'This is the boys gym,' someone barked when …

I'm proud to call this guy a friend - he's an amazing individual! Sean McCourt grew up in Teaneck, NJ; a lower middle class town just outisde of New York City. He his thankful to his Mom & Dad for instilling core values and just enough 'healthy neglect' to help him find his way in life. After High School, Sean spent four years at Roger Williams Col…

60 going on 26! Ken Johnson has more energy than most people half his age, which is a good thing because he plans to live for another 30-40 years! In 2022, Ken stepped down as CEO of @masmedicalstaffing after nearly twenty years at the helm. Just after 911, he and his team stumbled into the Healthcare Staffing space, but no one could have anticipat…

Best selling author and Executive Advisor, Scott Edinger; along with his long time friend and Fraternity Brother, Jay Brunetti, joined me to discuss everything from Trailer Parks to Leadership and all sorts of stuff in between. Scott's path was not an easy one. His Mom left home when he was 8 and he never knew his Dad, but with the support of a few…

'Do you watch Billions?' I get this question more than I care to admit - mostly from clients... Until now, my answer has always been the same... 'No. I've never watched it.' __________________________________________________________ That's no longer true I am about to finish season 2 __________________________________________________________ What c…

Yuriy Margolin, CEO & Owner at Moving Sales Professionals and Host of 'Let's Talk Moving Podcast', joined me to discuss just about everything! Yuiy migrated to the US from Ukraine at 11 years old. His English was limited and his parents did not have much money, but his work ethic, determination and beliefs helped him build a life full of meaning. Y…

'The US has arbitrary educational standards that don't account for individual differeneces. In an effort to bring everybody up, we have done the opposite.' Thank you to retired teacher and author, Barbara Mojica, for joining me to talk about the importance of critical thinking and how her passion for learning & history helped her fulfill a rewardin…

Who's repsonsible for your burnout? What can be done about it? David Greenwood, author of, 'Overcoming Burnout-Real-life Strategies for Burnout Prevention and Recovery' shared some ideas with me. Greenwood works one-on-one with busy professionals that have ADHD or burnout, and in some cases both. He helps them thrive in business and in life, lower …

David Haverty is the co-founder of Seaglass technology partners, a technical recruiting firm that is thriving in the world of AI, data, and emerging technologies. Outside of work, Dave is an enthusiastic hockey Dad of two of the grittiest athletes you'll ever meet, Dylan and Jack. He is happily married to his wife Alicia, who deserves a medal for t…

'You've got several weeks to two months if you do nothing.' Ken Gustin had acute myeloid leukemia. His chances of survival were estimated at 20% That's what the doctors told him in November 2016 and yet seven years later, at roughly sixty years old, Ken is thriving. How did he survive? How did he crawl out of financial turmoil? How did he reinvent …

First solo episode in 11 months Why the 11 month layoff? What to expect going forward over the next year Walking & Intermittant Fasting Listen to Smartless - #JasonBateman #WillArnet #SeanHayes #ApplePodcasts _________________________________________________________________________________ Today's Topic is built around this LinkedIn post...Hope you…

Dina Gray’s daughter, Emilia, was diagnosed with Autism at 18 months old and heavily reliant on behavioral therapy. When schools went fully remote in March of 2020, Emilia’s development immediately started regressing. As time passed, Dina’s concerns began to grow about the lack of support available to her daughter and other families with Autistic c…

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, many of us will have ample opportunity to gather with friends, family and colleagues to eat, drink and celebrate...and then drink some more! Who hasn't pre-gamed before an office party or polished off a few bottles of wine with friends after shopping?1?! Much like coffee, Alcohol has become a staple in …

In 2020, COVID-19 threw the world into turmoil. For many of us, this was the first time that we had to take immediate – and drastic – action to protect our health and the health of others. We had to follow a new set of emergency policies and protocols, put in place at a time when many experts and authorities were only making the best decisions they…

Like many Americans, Josie Warren touts a troubling backlog of health issues. Throughout her life, she suffered from thyroid issues, eating disorders, alcoholism, and a host of other challenges that kept her and her body on a perpetual see-saw of symptoms. Being chronically ill became a way of life for Josie. She relied on pharmaceuticals to get th…

Loss is catastrophic. Nothing will fill the void left by a loved one, and there’s no quick fix for a broken heart. Loss can also be the catalyst for uncertainty. What will life look like, without that person that was so vital to our existence? Now that they’re gone, what will happen to the life we built with them? How will we manage, and who will w…

Society is made up of systems. We sanction governments, companies, and schools, so that we can operate in a shared space. We create milestones – like having children, getting promoted, or owning a home – that become the maps by which we organize and live our lives. Most systems come with good intentions. Many of our systems allow us to find purpose…

Attitudes toward law enforcement vary in this country. Some communities generally trust their police. Others clearly need reform. But officers all wear the same uniform–even one controversy affects us all. In 2006, Ed Cronin took over as the Chief of Police in what was then called “crime city.” At the time, Fitchburg, MA had a higher murder rate pe…

Chances are, you’re hiring. And it’s not hard to find candidates. LinkedIn is a worldwide network of professionals, many of whom are #opentowork. You can post your job on Indeed or Zip Recruiter and have a dozen applicants in minutes. But are they the right candidates? We talk a lot about relationships on this podcast. While the digital age should …

Curiosity is innate in children. Kids want to understand why things are the way that they are, and they want to contribute in meaningful ways to the world around them. But society hasn’t set up a system that celebrates curiosity. Many schools–both public and private–aren’t set up to nurture a child’s talent. Many children are coddled out of develop…

You write all the time. Texts, memos, presentation headers, tweets, posts on LinkedIn. And emails. So many emails. But experience doesn’t beget effectiveness; even the best writers make mistakes. And writing is high stakes–how we convey our ideas, concerns, questions, and feedback will determine how others see us as professionals and as people. In …

In the US, the college search is its own era in young adulthood. High schoolers and their parents travel the country in search of the right fit. Students are encouraged to find a campus that gives them “that feeling” – that affirming jitter that says, “this is where you belong.” And for many of us, helping a child navigate the college process is it…

The loneliness epidemic isn’t a secret. Even before COVID, Americans were feeling more isolated from friends, from family, from their colleagues, and from themselves. We know that the problem is pervasive, and we know that it applies to all types of organizations. How do you attract and retain the right people, if they don’t feel loyal to their col…

Rachel Chaikof was one week old when her mother, Melissa, suspected that something was wrong: she didn’t startle at the sound of a slamming car door. Rachel was diagnosed with Usher Syndrome, a genetic condition which causes either inherent or progressive deafness. But being deaf was not an absolute: as a child, Rachel became one of the first child…

Some people are completely comfortable at work. They know what they bring to the table, and they’re comfortable asking questions and challenging the status quo. But many also feel out of place, and they pick up on small actions that only make them feel less comfortable speaking up. Limor Bergman, a software engineer, noticed that women in her male-…

What is ability? We all have distinct abilities, challenges, and gifts. And focusing on what you can do is far more important than focusing on what you can’t do. John Cronin was in his last year in high school, and he needed to figure out what to do next. He thought about what he loved and what he was good at. He landed on socks. Crazy socks. With …

So many people just want to be happy; there’s so much talk about finding happiness, you’d think it was a scarce resource. But perhaps what makes happiness so elusive is that it’s so plentiful. We all have the capacity to find it, grow it, and live it. So why aren’t we happier? Tamara Zoner believes that happiness is a choice. There are more circums…

We all know takers. They’re the people who show up when it’s convenient and contribute only when they gain something in return. But even so, there are just as many people eager to give more than they receive. EA Csolkovits started out as a janitor in the home of June Martino–she’s the lady that believed in Ray Kroc’s McDonald’s before it was McDona…

All day, you’re looking at things. You look at your email, your Instagram feed, your colleagues, your clients, your own face in a Zoom call, your loved ones. Not being able to see or read well – or not liking how you look with glasses on – is distracting and frustrating. This week, Dave sits down with Rick Young of Boston Vision, who walks us throu…

On this podcast, we talk a lot about the consequences of inaction. What’s worse–saying something and rocking the boat, or suffering in silence? Growing up, Jerry Fu learned to be silent and avoid conflict. But as he grew older, he learned that yielding to others’ expectations can be toxic, for both himself and the person on the other end. In his ca…

Everywhere, professionals are looking for the right job, and companies are looking to hire them. But companies can’t afford to hire the wrong people. We need people who are competent. We need people who are engaged. We need people who will not compromise the safety of our workplace. As a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), David Sawyer recogni…

Parenting is tough. We want to do it right, and we constantly have to make decisions that we know can impact our children for the rest of their lives. Today, we hear from Debbie Godfrey, founder of Positive Parenting, where she gives workshops and tools to parents who are looking to feel more competent at life’s most important job. Ultimately, our …

We know that diversity is good for us. Whether it’s diversity of personnel, of activities, or of opinions, hearing new perspectives and sitting with discomfort are some of the best things we can do for ourselves, our organizations, and our communities. But paying lip service isn’t enough. How do we actually do it? Today, we hear from Jeff Le, a pub…

With so many roads and so many routes, both the young and the old are looking for guidance as they create fulfilling lives. Today, we hear from storyteller, author, and educator, Sam Thiara. Through his work as a professor, Sam Thiara learned how to mentor young people in their pursuit of finding what they want to do and who they want to be. Thiara…