Podcast

Mary Power, an experienced association CEO and executive coach, emphasizes the importance of investing in coaching for association leaders. Through M-Powering Leaders, she helps leaders confront industry challenges and take charge of their future. Coaching enhances capabilities, fosters growth, and optimizes performance for CEOs, benefiting the entire organization.

LaToya Tapscott, CAE, shares her journey from retail to association leadership. With over 15 years in the industry, she emphasizes the importance of customer service skills from retail in building strong member experiences. As a CAE, she engages in networking and professional development to enhance collaboration in the industry.

Donald Dea, an expert in organizing memorable events, provides insights on creating impactful conferences. He co-founded digitalNow conference, founded ASAE AAPI Advisory Group for promoting inclusion, and is an ASAE Fellow. Donald emphasizes meeting attendee and sponsorship needs for mutually beneficial results.

Seth Kahan, CEO of Visionary Leadership, partners with CEOs to drive significant change initiatives. He transitioned from the World Bank to focus on associations, emphasizing community-driven efforts and tackling grand challenges. His work includes projects like Stop Stigma Together, aiming to reduce stigma around mental health.

Samantha Evans, ICE-CCP, CAE, MBA, from the IAAP, discusses embracing accessibility in associations. She highlights removing barriers for individuals with disabilities and offers practical tactics for inclusivity in digital and physical spaces. Sam also emphasizes the importance of maintaining the “human touch” in meetings and events while prioritizing vendor compliance.

Andy Keith, CEO of MultiView, discusses connecting buyers and sellers in niche audiences, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and automation for operational efficiency in associations. He previews the ASAE Annual Meeting and highlights MultiView’s digital publishing and marketing solutions for associations and B2B marketers.

Charles “Chuck” Johnson, CEO of the Aluminum Association, discusses industry leadership, advocating for the aluminum value chain in the U.S., and the importance of diversity and safe spaces in association work. He emphasizes proactive industry approaches, organizational culture, and trust in team dynamics.

Wendy Toyama, MBA, FASAE, CAE, shares her unconventional journey to becoming the CEO of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Her story highlights the importance of self-belief, education, and perseverance in achieving leadership success in the association industry.

This week’s Six Degrees of Associations Podcast welcomes Lou DiGioia, NATO’s COO, who brings his energy and enthusiasm to the mic as he shares his passion for movies and his journey from politics to the nonprofit sector. Learn about Lou’s role in managing NATO’s finance, human resources, IT, and program implementation.